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I have been married to the same wonderful woman for 25 yrs now, we were high school sweethearts, and got married at 18. Right after we were married (when I was still in the I AM THE MAN stage) I decided to take my wife out in the woods and teach her how to shoot my .22 rifle. She just smiles and agrees when I suggest it (witch should have been a clue) so I take her out there and set up a target on a tree, and go through the whole "how to aim, don't be afraid of it speech" then I hand her the rifle, and she proceeds to put 5 in the bullseye, then smiles and asks "is that how you do it". I was so surprised you could have knocked me over with a feather. My wife loves it when I tell this story!!!! She never did give me a straight answer on why she didn't just tell me she already knew how to shoot, but I expect it was a lesson on underestimating her witch doesn't happen anymore from me anyway lol.    Just a funny story I figured id share.

This happened to my wife & I a few years ago while we were in a movie theater. A guy parked his dually right against my truck mirror & there was no way of me getting my truck out. The theater manager made several announcements & the owner never came out to the lobby so they had him towed. I found out later that the truck belonged to an off duty police officer that had left his truck in their parking lot while he went out drinking with his friends. The theater manager said he showed up at around midnight to get his truck & was completely drunk. I wish I could have seen the look on his face. LOL!  :rofl:  

Had to be the chevy drivers fault, driving a bowtie just proves BAD JUDGMENT to begin with :rofl:

  Yeah because the deafening silence from all of the other Muslims in the world isn't an indictment of their complicity.

  Ron, no offense intended here.  But PLEASE don't just find a trust book or basic trust and use it for NFA purposes.  That is just asking for problems.  NFA trusts (if done correctly) have provisions that do not exist in many boilerplate forms (and would not be appropriate for many trusts that don't hold NFA items).  NFA items have very specific issues that don't exist when a trust holds real estate, stocks, bonds, etc.   Whether someone wants to use a trust service like the OP asked about or use an attorney, I understand the thought.  But there is a HUGE difference between an individual filing a pro se pleading in court versus completing a trust.  If a pro se litigant files something inappropriately or incorrectly, the court will generally give that person a chance to fix the problem and/or get a lawyer.  With a trust, the damage is already done before anyone ever points out the problem.  In the case of NFA trusts, it could easily be a federal criminal mistake.

Media bias - always hearing the bad and never the good. Private business prohibit concealed carry - illegal to deny someone service even if it's against your religious beliefs but you can legally deny someone their constitutional right.

A husband went to the sheriff’s department to report that his wife was missing. Husband: My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and has not come home. Sergeant: What is her height? Husband: Gee, I’m not sure. A little over five-feet tall. Sergeant: Weight? Husband: Don’t know. Not slim, not really fat. Sergeant: Color of eyes? Husband: Never noticed. Sergeant: Color of hair? Husband: Changes a couple times a year. Maybe dark brown. Sergeant: What was she wearing? Husband: Could have been a skirt or shorts. I don’t remember exactly. Sergeant: What kind of car did she go in? Husband: She went in my truck. Sergeant: What kind of truck was it? Husband: Brand new 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch 4X4 with eco-boost 5.0L V8 engine special ordered with manual transmission. It has a custom matching white cover for the bed. Custom leather seats and “Bubba” floor mats. Trailering package with gold hitch. DVD with navigation, 21-channel CB radio, six cup holders, and four power outlets. Added special alloy wheels and off-road Michelins. Wife put a small scratch on the drivers door. At this point the husband started choking up. Sergeant: Don’t worry buddy. We’ll find your truck.

There is a saying that holds some truth, not always but many times.      One boy = one brain Two boys = half a brain Three boys = no brain at all

I told my pastor, (and the new pastor), that if they have a problem with it to let me know and I'll take my tithe elsewhere. He responded that in any given Sunday service there was likely 10 handguns in the audience. I now head the security in my church. :)

I only have one question and that is why are so many people down on 380 caliber weapons. I own 3 at present time and I have went shooting out at my son in laws brother farm who is an FFL dealer. While at his range we shot water jugs filled with water and at the same distance shooting pretty much same ammo brand he supplied. My 380 performance was almost so close to the performance of his 9mm on the targets that you could not see a difference. After we were done shooting Matt said that many people don't give the 380 the respect they deserve and he does not know why. I don't either........................ :shrug: :shrug:

For most people, concerning the laser, I would agree with you. However, for fast target acquisition for some, like my wife with wrist and hand problems, I think it is good. I bought one for her Smith 417, and told her to watch where the dot is. Keep it on the target/ bad guy, and keep pulling the trigger until he is down or you empty the gun. Then run to a phone. Maybe walk, give him time to bleed a little. No, lasers are not for everyone. But they are good for certain things. JMO

Sad that Kyle couldn't have increased his count by just one moore...

Come one come all, grab that new toy Santa brought you and come shoot some cardboard. Bill will have 5 or 6 great stages, rain or shine. Be there by 12:00 going hot by 12:30. 150 rds should do it but probably only 100, the more the better. New shooters are always welcome. Should be a nice weekend, see you there. Walden Ridge Shooting Range 1862 16th Model Rd Manchester,Tn 37355 Members $10 Nonmember $15 This is an IDPA event so concealment is needed. New shooters( to the sport) do not apply on concealment. You'll need 3 magazines (2 will work) and some good holsters.

I would assume it is to prevent distractions from other teens in the same vehicle.   Once a person starts collecting social security retirement they should be required to take annual reaction tests just to check their reaction times to emergencies. Then every 3 years they should do a behind the wheel driving test like a 16 year old does. If a person is on disability, like me, they should also be required to take a driving test periodically.   One thing I really, really wish they would do is change the colors of handicap placards periodically to prevent fraudulent use. Every 3 years change them to a different color because that is the renewal interval if I remember correctly. I see placards that are either expired or completely missing an expiration date.

I used to have that problem at my apartment complex. I tried signs and talking nice to my neighbor and it never worked. I then one day brought home my work van which was a beater and sure enough he was parked like an A$$ he learned his lesson after he had to climb through his non-working passenger side door to get in. He came up and knocked on my door afterwards and said he would never do it again. I told him I hope he did not or I would have to bring my van home again. LOL

Think so? Lol

Of course you need an extra 25 lbs of powder.

I always go to church armed. Would you like to guess how many millions of people have died just because they were Christians, Jews, or what have you?

Even sadder is it probably took the dumbass three tries to get backed in.

I'm thinking they either know each other...or the Ford driver is sleeping with the chevy drivers wife and they just ran into each other in this parking lot haha

Heh.... my first thought when I read the thread title was ... "Get someone else to do it."  Apparently she already did.  :)

I guess I answered my own question, with y'all's guidance. This is the response I got from them. To me that's like saying "No, but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night". Ok, maybe that was harsh, but it doesn't exactly instill confidence.

Come on guys, do we really need another caliber discussion? :lol: Who wants to get shot with anything? Nobody,

Yep.. I've met a few manatees. Though they all have terrible gas and are unpleasant to the olfactaries, they seem a nice bunch. Not like that turdsack.

I'm not going to hold this one in. I hate and despise that fat, loudmouthed, silver spooned born, probably inbred, commie bastard of a poor excuse for a human being.

I don't have a link, haven't checked Fox 17's site yet but I just heard two stories about self defense, defense of family. 1st story was about an elementry school principle shot and killed by her brother in Columbia, her husband shot and killed the brother, he had to retrieve his gun from his car the story said. 2nd story about a home invasion in Ruthord County, 2 men broke in and hit the home owner in the head with the butt of a shotgun and kicked him, the home owner made it to his room and got a pistol and shot and hit(???) the two suspects and they fled. Just repeating what the stories said.   1st story, if the husban had his gun on him instead of in the car there's a real possibility his wife would be alive and the brother dead unless he was in a different room, can't tell for sure but I sure don't want to have to get to my vehicle to get my gun if a situation happens. 2nd story, the man was very lucky he didn't get killed before he made it all the way to his room, if he had been wearing his gun there's a good chance he would have shot the invaders sooner and prevented a beating.   Some people may think you're a nut for carrying in your home, I don't care what they think, these are two perfect examples why I have my handgun on me at all times, i'm getting old and have orthopedic issues and just can't run through my house to get to a gun as fast as some drugged up 20 year old home invader.   I'm no self defense expert or instructor but my advice is at least have your firearm where you can get to it right away, if you don't want to carry a full size semi on your side all the time in the house at least a good snubby in a pocket holster is far better than nothing at all.

I too have noticed this.  Used to you just went and bought a bulk pack of .22, Federal 550 was my favorite flavor.  Now it seems when I find .22 it's a variety that I've never heard of and for whatever reason it is special and priced accordingly so, I just want regular old .22 again. 

  There's alot of people, even some gun owners who will argue that the "odds" of a home invasion is pretty low, that also depends where you live. The thing is is that there is a possibility period and even so-called safer neighborhoods have home invasions these days. As long as there's a possibility which seems to be increasing these days those people will just have to call me paranoid, who knows, my paranoia may just save my life someday.

  I used to have one of those cheapo Uncle Mikes soft pocket holsters that worked okay, the one I made holds the gun more stable in the pocket but it will only work with blue jean pockets which I wear jeans 98.05% of the time, the other 1.95% i'm in the shower and guess what? My gun is on the sink in the bathroom then. Just think of how vunerable you are in the shower if bad guy tries a home invasion then. You might have to shoot bad guy in your birthday suit but you can throw your pants on before the police get there if your're still alive. 

If they came out with one in 9mm, I would have a hard time turning it down.

With today's pocket guns there is no reason not to have a gun on yourself at all times.

Shame it was his uncle and not his father. We wouldn't be putting up with him.

I was standing on a ladder earlier painting a room in the house, and my wife says, "do you always carry a gun when you paint?". LOL. My shirt must have ridden up over my IWB G19. I'm rarely without it, so yes, I guess I do :)

  We're still talking about guns, right?     :D

Ever think that the person who stole it did see you but not on that day. Perhaps someone who has seen you stow it before and knows where you stow it.   And I don't care who it is they are not going to hug me if they are offended by what they might feel when they do.   I hope you get your gun back but I would have a hard time not partially blaming the person who made you stow the gun. I would let her know that you are 100% certain there is a criminal with a gun around her store. Make her as upset about it as you are. The only places I stow my gun are the hospital and the the post office but my wife is ALWAYS in the car when I do. I will never store my gun because of a place of business, there are just too many places competing for my money right now for me to support those who do not believe I have a right to defend myself.

  Man, no offense but I'd find a new church.  I can commune with God anywhere.

Seriously, tell her about it and let her know that the posting is to blame for this. It is my professional option as a police officer that businesses posting are creating problems.

People have a problem realizing that this is not 1970 any more when you could leave your home unlocked and go shopping and come home and nothing gone. We live in a time now of if you don't protect yourself and live behind locked and bolted doors and carry a gun you very well might be a victim by a complete stranger at any moment.    As for what has happened over the last 50+ years can be answered in one simple word. DRUGS!!!!! I would be willing to bet 90+% of all home invasions and Burglaries are drug related. You can look at the pictures in the Hermitage Home invasion and tell they were dope heads..............jmho     I don't move into any room in my home that i can't lay my hands on a gun. and when I go out in my own yard I am packing. You can get robbed while your cutting your lawn this day in time............jmho

The old saying still holds true, "Better to have it & not need it, than to need it & not have it". A weapon isn't much good if you can't use it.

If part of your shirt was in the holster, you're honestly lucky you didn't shoot yourself holstering the weapon.  This is a good wake-up call for you and everyone else reading the thread.  ALWAYS be sure your holster is clear of your shirt, coat, cover garment, Twinkies, cupcakes or other obstructions when you holster.  Stray objects such as shirt tails have contributed to plenty negligent discharges while holstering and typically end up with a visit to the ER.

If I'm not at work or asleep, it's on my side. Period. Sad story above!

In all honesty we should have never given them any amount of money. Less than 25 years ago we were sworn enemies but all of a sudden they want to be our allies when we offer to give them money. I am so tired of the US trying to make friends using our tax money. That money could be used to take care of our veterans, our homeless as well as our kids that are going hungry. This is how it goes. We have a country who hates us so we try to buy their friendship but even if they do become our friends it is only temporary because if we ever stop paying them they will hate us again. So many countries are addicted to our aid and if we stopped all payments the world, as a whole, would be outraged at the US. And one more thing, I wonder how much of our money wax actually used as intended? We hear about all the corruption from the bottom to the top in both countries so one can't help but wonder if it is all just another way to scam the taxpayers our of their retirement.

I like it, keeps kids from having too many friends to distract them. My daughters 16 and I told her she was not allowed to give any friends rides. Depending on the situation, I'll show up and drive her and her friends as needed. I work third shift - I know not everyone can do it. I believe friends and cell phones are the biggest dangers new drivers have from talking to my friends and people from my unit who are police officers and firmen.

  K19... Ya just described me and my carryin philosophy to a "Tee" brother; im a 68 year old gimped geezer... As a dear old friend used to say when i wuz a 20 year old snot nose:"...Im an old man, most anybody can push me around; they just aint goin to..."... He went armed all the time and no one pushed him around... I feel the same way... Your excellent analysis is dead on...!      Keep up the good work... carryin leroy

Just two days before New Year’s, a 2-year-old accidentally shot and killed his mother at a Wal-Mart in rural Idaho. The victim was Veronica Rutledge, a 29-year-old concealed handgun permit holder. The child had reached into his mother’s purse. Massive news coverage ensued.  Tragedies like these make headlines. That’s understandable. But where was the news media on the previous day, when concealed handgun permit holders likely saved multiple lives?    — In Fargo, N.D., four people robbed a 36-year-old man and beat him unconscious. Fortunately, a permit holder stopped the attack. “The passer-by, who has a license to carry a concealed weapon, brandished his gun to end the robbery,” police reported. If Americans hear only about the bad things that happen with guns, they will be much more likely to support strict gun regulations. The unjustified fears may also disarm people and prevent them from saving lives.  — In Kissimmee, Fla., a church employee shot at a pastor after being fired from his job. The pastor had a permit and returned fire, wounding the attacker. Weren’t these stories equally newsworthy? To save a stranger, a permit holder stood up to four attackers. Without the pastor’s concealed handgun permit, there could have been a mass shooting in a crowded church. That would surely have gotten massive national news coverage, but the pastor stopping the attack wasn’t considered a story. The lopsided coverage gives Americans a skewed view of guns. The Associated Press at least tried to put the Rutledge case in some perspective. It noted that, a year ago, Idaho had more than 85,500 permit holders — about 7 percent of the adult population. Yet even this doesn’t do justice to the rarity of the tragedy.  I can’t find another similar case of a child accidentally firing a permit holder’s concealed handgun. For decades, there have been millions of permit holders. Today, there are 12 million. It will probably be a very long time before there’s another case like this. My research finds that states saw no increase in accidental handgun deaths after adopting concealed-carry laws. Even non-fatal accidental gunshots result in permits being revoked, and those are extremely rare.  Some in the media have used the tragedy to exaggerate the risks of concealed carry.  Others listed two cases where a child shot an adult to death, but again neither case involved a permitted concealed handgun. But even if one is looking at guns generally, not just permitted concealed handguns, accidental gun deaths are still very rare. There were 548 accidental gun deaths in 2012, the last year for which data are available. That sounds like a lot, but a new Gallup survey suggests that 134 million Americans have at least one gun in the home, meaning the accidental gun death rate is about 4.1 per million people living in a home with a gun.  Unfortunately, despite the family’s claim to the contrary, the extremely rare tragedy with Veronica Rutledge likely arose because she stored her gun improperly.  If she had a semi-automatic pistol, as some reports indicate, it would have been impossible for a two-year-old to have the strength to pull the slide back on the gun to chamber the first round. If she had a revolver or most pistols, it seems exceedingly unlikely that child would have switched off the safety.  Thus, she had either already chambered the first round in the gun herself and/or switched off the safety,  thus negating the gun’s safety features. Media bias isn’t just about how stories are covered. It’s also about which stories are covered. If Americans hear only about the bad things that happen with guns, they will be much more likely to support strict gun regulations. The unjustified fears may also disarm people and prevent them from saving lives.  Nevertheless, Americans overwhelmingly believe that guns increase safety both inside and outside the home.     http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/01/09/bias-against-guns-what-media-isnt-telling/

I got a new Remora ostensibly to encourage my wife to carry her LCP on her body, but I find it makes it real convenient for me to carry at home with little effort.  I barely feel it compared to any of my other guns.   Besides stories like these, and some on the The Truth About Guns, was the fact that my "quick-access" safe (a Gunvault Microvault) was not consistently opening, which is somewhat important for a safe.  Kudos to Academy for taking back the safe that I bought 6 months ago; I told them that I couldn't trust it to work when I needed it.  I tried to call Gunvault first, but gave up after being on hold for 10 minutes.

My wife has the hammer fired LC9 and the trigger sucks in a major way. Way to long, way too heavy and the worst part is the false reset it has about 1/2 way between the gun firing and the real reset. And at that point I had sworn off any other LC9.   Well today a LE friend of mine called me looking for a backup gun/ off duty gun. I told him to look at the Shield as that is what I was going to get. He called me an hour later and said he was getting and LC9 so I gave him a piece of my mind. But before I could get into a full blown diatribe about how bad the LC9 sucks he said this is the new striker fired version. He even said the trigger is lighter and nicer than the shield. At that point I told him to stop by because I did not believe it.   On the way home he stopped by and I gave the new LC9 a good look over. Appearance wise it is identical to the hammer fired version, it even takes the same magazines but the rear of the slide looks like any other striker fired gun. It will use the same holster as the previous version as well. Some other noticeable differences is the striker version does NOT have a magazine disconnect which is a God send because they are nothing more than an accident waiting to happen for most users. It is also lacking an external safety like most striker fired guns these days. It also is missing the loaded chamber indicator but that is not a big deal because you should know the condition of your gun as well as assume all guns are loaded. The all metal trigger is a typical striker fired pistol trigger as well with the blade in the middle to act as a safety. And when I measured the trigger pull it came in at under 5 pounds several times. This is really surprising for a carry gun of its size. I will say that the take up is about the same as the original LC9 but noticeably lighter. The reset of the new version is significantly shorter but you will still have to release it ~1/4" for the trigger to reset. The sights are typical 3 dot sights that are drift adjustable.   My friend did say he compared the Shield to the redesigned LC9. He said the Shield had a much crisper, but heavier, trigger. He also said the reset on the Shield was significantly shorter than the LC9. And looking at the stats online the LC9 is 2 ounces lighter than the Shield.   I will say that the trigger, from a personal perspective, was very surprising on the redesigned LC9. It was light enough that I even said "WOW" out loud because it actually feels a lot lighter than the ~5 pounds it measured at.   He fired a few hundred rounds through it without a single problem.

Will dust covers be included or are they extra?