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If I had to guess, I would put my money on UT or MT.

We're working on it. It took over 15 years to get our current level of handgun carry. And it was done while Democrats controlled the Legislature, too! We'll get Constitutional Carry, but it may take a while.

Exactly. There is no 'right to vote' at the Federal level. What the amendments say is that those who DO have that right cannot be denied it by virtue of race, color, previous condition of servitude, sex, failure to pay poll tax or other tax, or age (as long as they are 18 or older). States still have the right to restrict the vote on any other grounds they choose. Examples might be; those who earn above a certain level, those who own property, those who can hit a 5" target at 100 yards with a centerfire rifle, etc.

I'm not trying to be mean, but any vehicle that can't keep up with traffic has no business being in the road. I don't much mind the farmer on the tractor getting from one field to another. Most of them are on and off the road quickly. And a bicyclist that stays near the shoulder is not much of a hazard either. But these people that are determined to take up half a lane or more are a hazard. On a two-lane road, you get cars swerving all the way into the oncoming lane to pass them, and other cars stuck way back are trying to pass the cars in front of them. And it's not just bikes. I have a neighbor with a little scooter he uses to go to the grocery store. The speed limit out here is 45, and his scooter can't do that downhill and with a tailwind. Uphill with a headwind and a basket full of groceries, he's lucky to hit 25mph. I can't tell you how many near-accidents he has caused.

Deer kill more people in the US each year than any other wild animal.

My son and I panned many times in Western NC and N GA. We used to do it when we took a break while hiking in the mountains. All we ever found were flakes, and not in any quantity. It's fun for a 1/2 hour. After that, it quickly becomes cold, hard work. I think in 10 years we managed to find a grand total of probably 1/4 ounce.

Really? What 'right to vote'? Where does the Constitution and Bill of Rights mention this?

I'd also tend to use solid projectiles for penetration. But here is an interesting article on .22 and .25 pistols for self-defense: http://www.naaminis.com/news20.pdf

Ditto. I'd be in for two if under $100 and all metal.

Very popular in Europe and other places in .38super and 10mm for IPSC competition. Don't get a 10mm polymer frame as they had some issues. Caliber conversions are available to convert a .45, 10mm, or .38super to another of those calibers or .22lr. The 9mm can be converted to .40S&W and vice versa, as well as .22lr.

I had this issue with a Star BKS many years ago. The only thing that worked was to remove the rear sight, carefully crimp the dovetail, the slide the rear sight into place with many small, gentle taps of the lead hammer. Then another crimping to lock the sight in. After that, your rear sight won't move any more, but can still be adjusted for windage by gentle tapping with the lead hammmer. I still carry a Star PD .45. IMHO it is the best CCW pistol ever made. Small and light enough to easily conceal and carry, but large enough to handle the .45acp without being uncomfortable to shoot.

I see several for sale on Gunsamerica for $250-275. My guess is that you won't find one much under that price. The thing about C&R firearms is you need to get them when the supply is good. When the importers start running out, prices climb pretty quickly.

There is no requirement to report multiple long gun sales like there is for handguns. And I don't know ANY dealers who do any more paperwork than the law requires.

The Firestar is an excellent CCW pistol. Very small, durable, and reliable. Only real weakness is the firing pins will break if you dry-fire a lot. Use snap-caps and you'll be fine. Use only factory mags for serious use. The ProMags are good for practice as you get to practice your FTF drills at irregular intervals. These are single-action pistols designed to be carried cocked and locked. The safety has a very positive feel and is not easily dislodged by accident. If yours is a bit stiff going on 'safe'. pull the hammer back slightly. They have a magazine safety under the right grip, but it is easily deactivated.

Nope, I don't agree. 1) A lot of our current problems came about because somebody said "There ought to be a law" when it is not the government's business. 2) Even ProMags have a useful purpose. I use mine to practice immediate-action drills as you never know exactly when they will cause a jam. You just know that they WILL cause a jam!

I've run many thousands of rounds of Wolf through submachineguns and pistols. It has not been a reliability problem in any gun I've used. Keep the ammo cool and dry and it will outlast you.

Congratulations!!! Now remember that ANY firearm made before 1961 is automatically a C&R!! Next year it will be 1962, and in 2013 it will be 1963. So every year, there are many thousands of additional firearms that you can buy! Kinda cool, isn't it!

Somehow I am having a hard time getting enthused about a large, heavy, low-powered revolver. When you add in the stupid safety lock, it makes me underwhelmed. But hey! That's what free enterprise and market competition is all about. Because there are other people who are interested in things I'm not interested in! I'd really love it if a reputable manufacturer would make an updated copy of the old Star PD .45. An alloy frame single-action, single-stack 1911 .45acp copy with no grip safety. But make it with the frame about 1mm thicker on each side at the frame rails, better low-profile sights, and Commander-style hammer. I'd grab one in a heartbeat!

The basic problem with Marxist economic theory is that it has no concept of 'relative value'. And ALL 'collective bargaining' is based on Marxist theory. Collective bargaining says that any worker with 'x' years experience and 'y' level of training is as good as any other worker with the same levels. Anyone with a brain knows that it is total hogwash. Take a worker who has a bad attitude, takes every possible sick day, does just the barest minimum needed to get by and is a trouble-maker. Do you mean to tell me that this worker should make the same wages as the worker who is always helpful, willing to do anything asked to the best of his ability, and is always cheerful and a joy to work with? Get real. I've been in the position where a co-worker got exactly the same raise as I did, but had less than half the productivity. Unions are about creating a privileged class; union bosses. The union bosses are the only ones who benefit from a union. Show me where the unions helped airline pilots, mechanics, and flight crew at Eastern Airlines. Oh, wait, the airline went bankrupt because of the union. Over 18,000 people lost jobs. And the unions very nearly did just as good a job at Delta!! They would have done just as good a job at GM and Chrysler except that we, the taxpayers, got the shaft instead.

Absolutely!!! Hollywood runs off the funds YOU give them. By seeing this movie, you couldn't do more to get the liberal's PO'd!

There is no mag ban. There is a bill in the US House, but it shows no signs of getting out of committee. This is one of those bills that gets lots of liberal press, but that congress REALLY does not want to pass. By submitting and sponsoring the bill, they can tell the liberals that they are working hard for more gun control. But if it ever gets out of committee and comes to a vote, then they are at risk of having gun owners target them next election.

Actually, the $10 TICS check is just supposed to cover the cost to the state of the background check. So, if they are doing fewer checks, there should be lower expenses and no loss of 'revenue' to the state. Unless, of course, they have been lying to us about what it really costs to do a TICS check.

There are several excellent reasons to open carry: 1) To acclimate the public to not panicking every time they see someone carrying. Forty years ago, I used to ride my bike to Elementary School with my .22 rifle slung across my back. It stood in the corner with my jacket during school. Nobody thought anything unusual about it. I wasn't the only kid doing this. Now, we lock up kids for drawing a PICTURE of a gun in school! 2) Open carry stops criminals. There have been cases of people open carrying in GA, VA, TX, and other states where the criminals saw people carrying and decided to NOT rob the place. 3) Why should I have to hide my firearm just to go into the gas station or store on the way to or from the range or hunting? I don't normally carry a 6" barrel revolver concealed, and I'm more likely to be arrested if someone sees me taking my belt off in the parking lot in order to get the holster off! 4) As long as a person is not causing harm, coercing, or defrauding others, it really is none of your business. And if you think that someone peacefully carrying a revolver in Walmart is scary, you have some issues of your own to deal with. 5) Lastly, it is my right as a law-abiding citizen of TN to carry any handgun as the law allows. It is my DUTY as a citizen of TN to assist others who may be in danger. And at my age, I'm not going up against someone committing violence without a weapon of my own.

I like my old Colt Agent. I wish someone today would produce a high-quality small 6-shot .38 revolver without all the PC crap.

Applebees is trying to be a fence-sitter. By making the signage inconspicuous and not to legal standards, they think they are appeasing gun owners, but if a gun control freak asks, they can point to the sign and say they DO forbid firearms. I won't go there. A waffler is worse than an opponent. At least you know where the opponent stands. The waffler will stab you in the back at the worst possible moment.