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I'm also 'agin' driving while drinking...same as guns. And the same applies for narcotic medications, just like drinking, whether carrying or driving. If something happens, just one more thing to complicate your unfortunate event.

I think most pumps will fire the same way.  At least my Model 12 and Model 1200 will.

Not every gunfighter is a teacher, and vice versa.  There are many students, some which study briefly, others which 'major' in the subject, studying many events, interviewing victims and survivors.  My point is that one does not necessarily have to be involved in an incident of gunfighting to be knowledgeable and thus an 'excellent' teacher.  I would say there a very few who have been in multiple gunfights with the exception of the battlefield.  Many coaches can coach those much more talented than they themselves are.  And not all survivors of a firefight are experts or teachers.  Some may be purely lucky.  Tactics and self defense are not an exact science; experience combined with education make it more of an art and an ongoing educational process.....and I'm sure we all would welcome a little luck if and when the time comes.  With that said, I appreciate the article and sounds like good advice.

NFL players want to be gangstras.....and the gangstras want to be NFL players.  Throw them all together and expand the league.

My stock weapons are 9mm, 45ACP, .223, and 12ga. Have various others, but these are the ones I carry a lot of ammo for.

Yep, up North seen a lot of bear droppings.....most of it had little bells and shards of bear spray cans in it....

For the money the 225 lumen gander mountain light is hard to beat  On sale about $50

Has anyone used the Sound Gear Ear Protection by LaPierre? It is a little pricey, but I found it at Brownells for $399, vs. reg $599. It does have a 30 day return, as well as Brownells unlimited return policy. Reviews seem good, but just wondered if anyone had any first hand experience.

Well there you have it...........that's why there are blondes, brunettes, and redheads.

I think they did it that way to fit their table to illustrate and fit their small game regs. It does not specify as to buckshot but has done so in the past. Maybe it does in the full regs

Believe what you want, but .223 will penetrate much more than #6 shot. This is from my own, fairly extensive shotgun experience. #6 is not nearly the man stopper, but at short-range HD situations is much 'safer' as far as wall penetration and will be very convincing in stopping an attack. The previous reasons noted for LE use is a different situation than HD. http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3_2.htm

In a HD situation, and especially in an apartment, would you prefer your neighbor to fire off a few rounds of 5.56 or a few rounds of #6 shotgun shells?

NOpe, buckshot is not legal in TN for deer.  The above post does not include the part where it labels 'single ball' as being legal. 

Some experience would be nice. The best way to learn is attend as many different classes as you can......and be proficient in the techniques presented by that class. You really need more than just a certificate that 'says' you are an instructor. But you did say it was a long-term goal.

  Dan, I think there are a whole lot of ground troops that would disagree with your statement that is in bold.  The shotgun has a long standing history of use in about all wars for trench, urban, CQB.......especially in Iraq and Afhganastan.

Like the big dot in the pic for sure.

FWIW, I recently took a night course. Especially with a flashlight, night sights are not worth the money. With the flashlight, I could see my sight alignment vey well and shot as good as daytime.

You will generally here about more problems with gun malfunctions, or even catastrophic failures with the use of reloads.  Things happen.....even with the most experienced, including commercial manufacturers.  It is a numbers game.  Percentage wise, it is seldom one hears of a 'ka-boom' with commercial rounds from the major manufactures.  Even so, if proven, their insurance coverage is extremely better than that of the smaller commercial outfits, and certainly the individual reloader.  But with experience, long-term reloaders make quality ammunition that is as good if not better in some instances than commercial.  But in general, the safe bet is commercial for the majority.

With handguns it will not matter. Simply close one eye. I shoot support hand often , still use RE. Where it will really mess you up is shotgun; the handgun and rifle can easily be compensated for.

From first hand experience, Randy is an excellent instructor with Suarez. 

I have guided at least  a dozen women, mostly family, in firearm selection.  As usual it comes down to purpose and preference.  If it is a home and travel gun vs. carry, then things can be different.  As usual it is all a compromise.  For instance, one petite lady got a Nano (at her insistance).  Problem is she simply cannot shoot it more than 3 times because of lack of hand-strength and excessive trigger weight.  So small is not necessarily the answer......it depends.  I really like for them to buy a range gun;  full size because they are easier to help instruct and hit what they are aiming at.  Makes the better home defense and automobile weapon.  True for revolvers or semi-autos.  Plus, as we all know, one gun is never enough.  Next we can move on to getting their carry weapon.

  As well as crazy :screwy:

Back in my high school days, a routine after-school fight turned deadly.  Punchee, feel into a hedge, a stick punctured his eye, into the brain, and he died.  Puncher convicted and charged with involuntary man-slaughter.  Someone already alluded to the soccer referee.  Also recall the school principal/teacher that was punched breaking up a lunch room fight here in TN.  Never regained consciousness and died.  Point is:  ANY blow to the head, either directly or indirectly (hitting ground, pavement, etc) may result in severe pain, disfigurement, brain damage, permanent loss of consciousness, or death.  So as a result one can reasonably say they could fear such a result and resort to protecting themselves with deadly force.  Sure, one must consider the whole situation, but the primary point was that of an unprovoked attack.  I'm getting a little older now, I prefer my chances with the DA, given my mind-set.   mind-set:  the last thing I want to do is shoot someone.  Avoid, don't provoke, walk away, etc.

  And that's the point....'relaxed laws'.  In this situation laws result in infringement.  I understand what you are saying in comparison to Conn., but people get so accustomed to handgun restrictions, they feel it is the norm when it shouldn't be.  From my point of view, even TN is more restrictive than what it should be.  We need to be pushing for the 'right to carry' state.

Because we ALL are presumed innocent........ even LEO are suppose to know that