Danger Rane

  Person to Person transfers were still legal according to the state at that time, not sure if they still are. The organization that put on the gun show had enacted that policy of their own accord, reportedly as a result of unsafe gun handling and some questionable sales in previous years. I personally didn't mind it. They were very up front about it so no one had expectations of it being otherwise. I wasn't a big fan of not being allowed to carry there, but consoled myself that I might have a better chance of walking out of there without getting accidentally shot by some yahoo that couldn't keep it in his pants (you know, the guy who looks for any occasion to whip it out and show everyone because he thinks he's cool, but is really just a big tool).

There are stupid people in every community, most certainly plenty in the gun community.  There is rarely a trip to the range that doesn’t have me grimacing at the ignorance or carelessness of my fellow gun owners. While I 100% believe that it is an individual’s right to own and carry a weapon as a way of defending themselves, as well as a way to keep tyrannical leadership at bay, I do think it is also everyone’s responsibility to do so in a safe and orderly fashion.  I see too many people handle their firearms in the same flippant manner my son plays with his toys.   In my line of work a Negligent Discharge would mean a career change, so it is something I don’t take lightly.  I have heard many gun owners (even on this site) talk about NDs as though they are unfortunate but commonplace.  In my experience, if the basic rules of gun safety (that many have heard 1000 times yet ignore) are practiced, it is virtually impossible to have a negligent discharge, and in the event one did occur it would not result in an injury because the weapon should be pointed in a safe direction.   I have not yet been to a TN gun show, but I have been to several in WA.  They had it clearly posted that no concealed carry was allowed, and that all firearms brought into the premises where cleared by the staff and action zip-tied.  Additionally they had two colors of name tags that patrons wore.  One color said you could look but not touch (firearms), the other color (which required membership and background check) indicated that you were cleared to handle and purchase.  Needless to say there was no “gun show loophole” at this venue.  That being said, several of the vendors were acquaintances of mine, and they said that they really liked how much it cut down on Joe Blow wandering around wanting to finger f*ck everyone’s guns and not buy anything.

  My limited understanding of self defense laws would lead me to believe that if I am in a situation that justifies me shooting someone with the intent to stop the attack it would not matter if I had specifically targeted the head to do so. However if you dump an entire 30 round mag into one intruder it will probably raise some eyebrows.

Can you upload a picture of your upper in current configuration and also a picture of your rail that you are wanting to install.  That way we can tell you exactly what you are missing and how to make it happen. 

Funny how their answer to solving these problems all revolve around limiting access to an inanimate object. Not just any inanimate object but guns specifically.  Their band-aid approach to the problem will only serve to limit the law abiding from access to said inanimate objects.    I think even those that are not "gun people" should be worried that elements of the government are either 1) Stupid enough to think that this one-sided approach to a much larger problem will actually work. 2) Up to no good and manipulting the emotional turmoil these recent tradgedies have brought on our country to further their agenda of systematically disarming us.   This is not a gun problem....it's a WTF is going on in our society that these crazy m*therf*ckers are thinking the answer is to kill a bunch of innocent people problem.  Until we get real and address whats causing that....it doesn't really matter what we try to limit access to.

  Good to know, thanks for the info.

Thanks for the link sir.  Sent.

  Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you that you were able to get a discount on your Glock.......but I'm curious as to how dealing with narcotics as a pharmacist equates to an LE discount?

Glock 17 and iPhone.  Neither have ever failed to work.    1911s are great, but I like the idea of being able to put down 17 zombies without reloading. :stir:

The only 40mm "hollowpoint" rounds I have ever seen were made from copper rod stock turned down on a lathe.  The picture you posted as an example appears to be turned down from aluminum rod stock......that could get interesting as many of the modern low velocity (undergun and stand-alone) launchers use aluminum barrels.   Presuming you have all the legalities of such a venture worked out.....One option would be to use Delrin rod stock as a sabot and cast your hollowpoints as Red suggested.  You can also use it as a cup/wad if you wanted to get creative with buckshot or flachette.   The Delrin is obviously cheaper to buy and easier on a machinist tools, so it would presumabley be a cheaper alternative for you.  Additionally, if you walk into a machinists shop and hand him the dimensions for a generic looking plastic "plug" he might ask fewer questions than he would about your medieval looking aluminum venture.   Whichever direction you go with this, please let us know how it works out.

There are several models out there with Ambi safeties and magazine release (advise not calling it a clip around here). Asking for an Ambi slide release narrows the choices a bit, but there are a few out there. HK and M&P come to mind.   From one lefty to another, I would avoid going into it ruling out all options not catering to our genetic superiority :rock:   I have found that left handed specific models, or those heavy with ambi features can cost more up front and are sometimes more difficult to offload if you decide later you don't like it.  This is specifically true with rifles but applies to pistols as well.   I have found that with proper practice a lefty can easily learn to adapt to the controls of most handguns and rifles and be just as fast (and sometimes faster) than "the rights".   Good luck

As a rule I always have whatever is on my person (be it a holstered pistol, slung or hand carried rifle/shotgun) loaded and chambered. It does me no good if it's not. When not on my person (regardless of in the safe or not) they have a magazine loaded, but no round chambered. I don't leave my bolt guns loaded up in the safe, just my detacheable magazine fed pieces. This is a topic which everyone has a different opinon, but to me the most important thing is to always be consistent with whatever method one chooses.

I have five Surefires.....the oldest of which is around 9 years old. I have been switching over to the LED lamp assemblies as they become available for my various models. Have dropped a few of them over the years and only had one instance of needing to replace a lamp assembly (is was an incandescent) as a result. I have been "gifted" with and acquired other brands along the way, to include Maglites and Streamlights, but none have lasted as long or worked as well as the Surefires. It probably goes without saying, but the higher lumen output you are using, the more often you will be buying batteries. I have seen several guys get 200+ lumen lights, and use them for tasks that could just have easily been done with 30 and then get pissed that they are replacing batteries every couple hours.....so if you want a multi purpose/tactical light, spend the money on a decent dual-outpul LED model (35/150). Good Luck

I have to agree with Hawkeye. I trained so much on a RH bolt gun growing up, that by the time I saved up and bought my own LH version....it felt completely unnatural. From what I have seen, the high end LH guns cost more than their RH counterparts, and there are significantly fewer potential buyers if you change your mind later. In my experience, with proper practice a Lefty can shoot as fast and as well on a RH gun as the rest of them.