deerslayer

Back when I was much younger, I used to do AC & heating. Spend 8-10 hours in the attic on a day like today. I remember coming downstairs and going outside when it was 98. I remember thinking, "What a beautiful day it is out here!" 98 in the sun literally felt awesome. Now I sit in an air conditioned office, but I still sweat.

See ya there. I'll be the lefty that is bitching about how major/minor is BS.

Everyone can't be judged by the same measure. A 105 pound 16 year old girl who has never sipped alcohol will be affected differently by one beer than a 275 pound alcoholic would be. Someone with a tolerance for alcohol may in fact not be significantly impaired at .12; on the other hand, a rookie may be blasted at .04. .08 doesn't always tell the whole story. Thus we have the other factors that officers consider.

I am still waiting for all the dog lovers who wet their pants every time someone mentions shooting an attacking dog to come to the defense of the cats. Where are they now?

One beer or glass of wine can get you a DUI. It doesn't matter if you're "sloppy drunk" or unaffected--the cop decides if you go to jail or not. .08 BAC is only one factor the cop considers. Just because you are not .08 does not mean the cop simply lets you go. Too many people fail to grasp this. I'm with Fallguy--if you are worried about whether or not you should be carrying, you should also be worrying about whether or not you should drive.

I have a dremel tool, but I have a feeling I won't need it.

Hope you never make it past jury selection.

Kel-Tecs are not top-of-the-line guns, but I wouldn't call a Kel-Tec a POS. Perhaps some operator error was at play.

I've been happy with my Kel-Tec.

How is it G&A's fault that a Kel-Tec hurt your hand?

Sierra used to make a 240.

If you just want to sight in your 30-30, check out Tennessee State Parks: Natchez Trace State Park

My experimentation with the chronograph and +P ammunition has revealed that there is often a much smaller difference between +P and standard pressure ammo than we are led to believe. Often, the two are less than 25 fps apart, especially coming from short barrels. So, I disagree with the statement that +P is a must for 9 defense ammo, especially when using a subcompact.

An EMP is my carry gun. I probably have 3000 rounds through it. It is built around a 9mm and .40 length cartridge. Springfield calls it the "short action 1911." It fed FMJs perfectly, but hollow points would plug on the feed ramp every 50 rounds or so. Not horribly unreliable, but not carry-worthy. I did what many suggested--I contacted Springfield and they polished the feed ramp and opened up the chamber slightly. It didn't cost me a dime. No more hollow point issues. Gun now runs like a Glock, except it's slimmer and easier to carry. It absolutely shoots the lights out for its size. Plus, the magazine holds nine rounds, as opposed to the eight rounds that standard officer-framed 9mm 1911 mags hold. I wish it had a 3.5" or maybe even a 4" barrel, but I still like it. A lot. IMO, if you are serious about a carry gun that's small enough to carry all the time, but big enough to still be seriously shootable, the EMP is worth the money.

Well, I put off tires another week and went ahead and shot. Gotigers, I saw a couple blue war wagons, but didn't see you. Which squad were you in? I was disappointed that there were no 300 yard shots this month. Had a ball, though.

I am debating whether to shoot 3-gun or get tires. I just had an exciting ride home through a hurricane tonight.

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Yeah buddy, that's my neighborhood! Work also sometimes takes me to Chelsea/I-40, Orange Mound, and Frayser. I sometimes get funny looks when I drop the top and blast Leonard Skinnard.

I totally disagree. My 115 FMJs with store-bought components breaks down like so: 4.6 grains of Titegroup .01 Winchester primer .03 Precision Delta 115 FMJ .07 brass case .00 (usually) $0.11/round = $5.50/box of 50. I think I'm saving more than $1, and my stuff is better than UMC, WWB, or Federal. Ramjo, set aside the small primer .45 brass unless you have a MASSIVE supply of it.

Agreed, but the reality is that dangerous people will get out of prison and go back to their old ways (his second parole hearing is next year). I don't support allowing them to re-arm.

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Good gun, I've had one for 15 years or so and will probably never part with it. Having said that, if I had to do it all over again, I'd get a Smith 686. More aftermarket parts available (sights, etc) and now that I shoot competitively, I know a couple S&W whisperers. They can do incredible things with Smith wheelgun triggers.

No idea, but if it were up to me, they wouldn't have access to guns.

Madness

I ask again, should felons be allowed to obtain a carry permit?