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I am now officially a Wilson Bank & Trust customer and no longer have a dime in BOA. Went up this morning and closed out both of my accounts and had a nice young man meet and greet me and ask if he could help and I said yes sir. You can close both of my accounts and give me my money. Then the questions began as to why I was leaving BOA. I tried not to be to ugly so I said the service has gone down hill to far for my needs. He said and what needs are those and I said waiting at the drive up window for 20 mnutes while a reller ran from the window to the counter and back doing transactions for cars lined up in front of me. And he said what do you use the windown for the most and I said deposits and he began to explain about all the other new ways I could do it electronically and I said I don't want a machine to do what a person should be doing. He continued typing and he said was that my only complaint and I said I also don't have any use for a bank that is against the Constitution and he said BOA was 100% behind the Constitution. I said then why have they requested all the firearms manufacturers to move their accounts and have stopped doing business with them. The 2A in a part of that Constitution and evidently BOA does not like the 2A. He said BOA has still offered to make loans to any of them and I said loans yes banking business in general no. He said that he is not against the 2A personally. I thought about it a second and then I ask him what kind of hand gun he owned? He stumbled a little and said at the present time I don't own one and I said if your going to buy one what kind would you buy and he said he didn't know. He could not get me out of his office fast enough. He took me to the bank counter, gave me the paper work and walked away. I think I made him uncomfortable and got him out of his little soft and cooshie realm of reality.

"In my judgment, both D.C.’s ban on semi-automatic rifles and its gun registration requirement are unconstitutional under Heller." "D.C.’s registration requirement, which is significantly more stringent than any other federal or state gun law in the United States, is likewise unconstitutional." Can't complain so far

The Fed's position on this under the Obama Administration was that 3D printing AR-15 lower receivers was a violation of ITAR restrictions. The government, in this recent ruling, said this is not true and that modern sporting rifles up to .50cal including the AR-15 platform absolutely are not military weapons of war. Read that carefully. The anti-firearms lobby just got their asses kicked. The precedent has now been set that the AR-15 is not an assault weapon.

I love how you asked him what kind of gun he owned. That was a genius response to him.

The only PERFECT guy got nailed to a cross 2000 years ago so lets keep things in perspective....Kavanaugh will be FAR more pro 2A than Merrick Garland ever would have been... even if Kavanaugh did irk me with his views on Obamacare and NSA meta data gathering. If the worst thing that happens is he FOLLOWS THE CONSTITUTION then I'll take that.

http://joshblackman.com/blog/2018/07/10/doj-second-amendment-foundation-reach-settlement-in-defense-distributed-lawsuit/ First I've heard about this case. I'm usually the last to know. I have posted all of the major pleadings in this case here.

Being self employed sucks when it comes time to get someone to loan you money.

Not to derail the thread, but Holy Cow! You need to refinance immediately. What have you been waiting for? Interest rates have been lower than ever before and are now going to start getting higher, so this is your best opportunity. You can probably refinance to a 10 or 15 year loan and still have the same payment.

So, I know the OP and know that he is operating on a very limited budget and has not owned any firearms himself. My advice to him offline was that if he wanted a DA/SA hammer-fired gun, to get a CZ P-07 since the cost is sub $400 and they have good resale value and aftermarket support. Holsters are relatively easy to come by, magazines aren't difficult to find, and it eats cheap 9mm without any problems. There aren't many reasons to pick a Jericho unless you are just an enthusiast of Israeli weapons or think it looks cool because of appearances in movies, etc. He mentioned an anime series. Anime features aircraft carriers and battleships flying through space, and robots that transform into things. Japanese cartoons aren't where I am going to find my inspiration to buy a gun. The idea that it shoots 41AE is almost as esoteric a consideration as the notion of buying a Jericho in the first place. Literally no one shoots it and I would be shocked to find that ammo on the shelf of many (any?) local stores. Unless you're bench-loading your own ammo... why would this make sense? If you want a ridiculous cartridge based on the .10mm/.40SW case, at last go quasi-mainstream with something chambered in 357SIG. My fear is that he's going to spend what little money he has on a brick that he'll have to carry in a nylon Uncle Mike's holster, and that he won't be able to easily recoup the $500 he plans to spend on it when he gets tired of it and realizes that anything else would have made more sense. The gun is ridiculous. Someone else said it wouldn't be their first, or likely second choice for a gun. I agree. The only people who would buy this are the people who already have everything else and want a novelty. And that's probably after they buy a Desert Eagle, which is equally absurd. I'd skip it. But what do I know?

Why would a man wear Capri pants?

Once you look past the fear mongering of the author, you can get a better idea of what’s being accomplished here and how big of a game changer it has the possibility of being not just in the US, but worldwide https://www.wired.com/story/a-landmark-legal-shift-opens-pandoras-box-for-diy-guns/

Just stay away from Derry

Well, they said dark shirts are ok! So I shouldn't have any more problems.

He's not perfect, as has been mentioned in other threads about the SC, but he also believes the Constitution means what it says, which is refreshing enough to make me think he'll be a fine justice if a few jelly-spined RINOs can be persuaded to do the right thing. Cheers, Whisper

And end with a G19

I certainly don't see any issue with this as a carry gun. With a purpose made carry belt and a quality holster that matches that belt you should be good to go. My first concealed carry handgun was a S&W 4" 686 (1986). I followed that up with a Gov. Model 1911 (1990) for several years. Then I discovered Glocks I then and still now use Milt Sparks and Kramer belts but have traded my Sparks and Kramer holsters for quality Kydex such as Dale Fricke holsters and DSG (Dark Star Gear) holsters. Even though you are a "not-so-novice individual" please consider the suggestion for quality professional training. It makes a huge difference...I promise. Quality training is more readily available nowadays that at any time in my life, and generally it's available locally, or at the least regionally. I'll take this opportunity to mention our own @CruelHandLuke aka Randy Harris. Caveat...Randy is a friend, but his well deserved reputation as a quality professional trainer speaks for itself.

I've tried a bunch of those compact .380s. I'm not going to say it's all the gun's fault, but I can't hit squat with any of them. I'm of the opinion that the .380 round works well enough at stopping a threat, but the size of the .380 compacts don't lend well to shooting well. The bigger .380s are a lot more accurate, but you might as well go with a 9mm at that point. You want to handle a sweet shooting gun, shoot a M&P EZ .380, but the problem is, it's as big as the 9mm shield. Upgraded to a M&P Shield in 9mm and couldn't be happier. I can shoot a fairly decent group at 30 yards. Nicest gun for it's size that I have shot, for me personally.

Please tell me you're not making this trip on a bike. Because if you are, I'm not going to like you anymore, and I'm going to be jealous. And, well, frankly I'm going to stalk you along the way.

That's what I carry, and am satisfied with it's accuracy.The shooter I think needs more practice than the gun in my case, LOL! - K

Glock 19, problem solved. You're welcome

CZ .22. Nothing's better at that distance.

So many options for gun and caliber. Sounds like you are looking for a bolt gun. Have you considered what Savage has to offer? Their Mark II series of .22’s are simply excellent. Their centerfire rifles are highly regarded as well. Shooting .22 at 100 yards accurately is most satisfying but a bit more challenging than a centerfire, in my opinion. Shines at 50 yards though.

I am fan of a hammerless revolver for certain applications but a S&W j-frame sized gun with a 2 inch barrel is not going to give you the accuracy you are looking for. A Ruger Service Six in stainless has been my go to for almost 30 years if I'm going to open carry in the woods or on a farm. It is a 4" barrel .357. It is simple, powerful, and reliable. Accurate enough, especially firing single action. Heavy but the grip size and overall weight are welcome if you're firing full 357 loads. I usually carry it cross draw on my left hip so it is accessible when seated in a vehicle. If weight and concealability are bigger concerns, then I would go with the S&W Shield in either 9mm or 45. I think the 40 would be punishing. If you can stand the bigger size, then the M&P 2.0 compact would be a good choice also. All are available with a safety.

I hit one of those spinning gopher targets 4 out of 6 shots with my P3AT at about 25 yds. I took my sweet time about it, but I did it and proved to a friend that mouse guns aren't as laughably inaccurate as some tend to think. For the OP I'd suggest one of the 4" pistols. Enough sight radius for good accuracy, but small enough for relatively easy concealment. There's plenty to choose from so pick one that you shoot well and fits your budget.

I second the SA XDs in .45ACP, but it doesn't have a safety. You might consider a Shield in .40, if that's the caliber you like. I believe they make a model with a safety and one without. Another consideration is Glock 43. Small enough for EDC, but still packs 9mm power. Also consider a Ruger LCP2 in 9mm.

I'd suggest a medium frame (6 shot) .357 with a 3 or 4" barrel. For a semi-auto, a Commander sized lightweight 1911 in .45acp would work. BTW: carry comfort and concealability is more a function of a good belt and holster than the gun itself.

I don't get to post too much here, being an old sixgunner. I bought my first handguns when, living in Tennessee, I had to go to Arkansas or Mississippi to buy a handgun. Or, I could order it my mail. Times change. Here is one of my favorites, a .45 Colt Ruger with elk stag grips by Patrick Grashorn: It has, at times, been my constant companion, along with this one: Bob Wright

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