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IF I could only have one handgun, it would be the M&P 45. Reliable, accurate, and very little tlc needed. Dependable.

SCCY has double strike capability....did they go off on 2nd try, or in another firearm?

According to the USCCA reciprocity map.....dude is up Schitt Creek. Possession of unloaded and cased weapon, rifle or handgun, may be allowed based on Hotel policy. Same for having in vehicle for a non-resident and abscense of FOID card.

Just a well-heeled visitor to a war zone

IMO, the close distance, immediate use of your gun, sights or red dot probably won’t even be noticed or used, let alone even notice the rare occasion of fogging. As I said, try taping yours up and try it out….I bet you will be surprised.

In bright, in your face sun, some shooters put blue painters tape over the lens. I have tried it…one can still see the target with other eye and effectively shoot the dot. I’m betting you can do the same thing with a fogged glass.

Most all popular calibers have similar penetration. May want to look up 'The Firearm Blog", .22 vs. 223 Home Defense Drywall Penetration

Castle doctrine does apply to your vehicle, but the passenger compartment has to be breached…not that you simply felt threatened. One can always drive off…avoiding the situation is paramount.

Going to need to sip ;the M&P kool-aid sometime....

Yes have been there several times. Never bad idea to consult your attorney. Very few know much about firearms law let alone self-defense law. Generally not taught in law school.

The carry class has had at least 3 significant changes through the years; likely since you took the class. You are correct in that the laws change frequently and it is one's responsibility to keep up with those changes. Additionally, the 'legal' aspects of carry are dictated by the state and the Power Point presentation put out by the state for all instructors is to be followed explicitly. The instructor my ad lib to a small degree, but the info is Homeland Security/Dept of Safety advice and rules dictated by statute. And again you are correct, it is a never ending process of learning.

However, the above stipulations will keep one from carrying a handgun under the new permitless carry law. One has to be able to meet all qualifications/disqualifications of the ECP requirements.

One of my best hunting buddies always used a 410. Given your small payload, 6 shot is your best bet. Even ‘English’ 7s will work. Tall trees still only push 30 yds and squirrels ain’t that tough.

Yes, size requirement, gun buster logo, specific wording, statute notation

At this time, the CCP has the same reciprocity as the ECP except for North Dakota. Hipower, correct. You now have an ECP and name will be changed at your renewal or you could request a duplicate now - I think- and it would be changed.

The original (standard) permit which started in 96, is now referred to as the Enhanced Carry Permit - - - - simply a name change once the Concealed Carry Permit started in Jan 2020. Different certification processes. A few restrictions, the biggest being a CCP must be carried concealed only. Bottom line, anyone that had an HCP before Jan 2020 now has an ECP. The ECP is still available to anyone that wants to take the 8 hour class.

I did not make a point about 'permission slips"... that is a another topic. I simply made the point that the expansion of permitless carry will have some negative side effects affecting the previous responsible individuals that sought out training.

Just as the age requirements for 18 -20 yo knocked Minnesota from the states that recognize TN permits, locally the permitless carry will do the same with some businesses. Where I work, it will now be posted NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. I expect this from other businesses as those that start carrying openly to flaunt their 'freedom'. Administrators, owners, etc. will start receiving complaints and will bend to the pressures, understandably.

Did you file a report and list the serial numbers on NCIC?

without an ECP one cannot carry, as an employee, on a public college campus. There are probably private schools that also require the same as well as a limited number of county public schools.

One is looking at an initial atty retainer of 20k plus if arrested for felony. Got that laying around? This is BEFORE trial; multiples of that if it actually goes to trial. Plus bail money! As I mentioned, I am switching from USCCA to CCW safe. They actively participate in evaluating your chosen attorney. They are ran by experienced staff. One also has to be concerned about appeals and civil proceedings. Not all options cover those expenses. Education and avoidance are your best defense, and not just what you think you know from the internet.

technically not a problem. If it makes you feel better can get a bill of sale from the guy picking it up, but not required.

i have had USCCA for about 7yrs. Them pulling coverage that led to the lawsuit concerns me. Also limits set, especially with appeals concerns me. I believe they don't cover civil concerns either. With that, I am switching to CCW safe this August when my membership expires.

I've always heard of the Roger's Shooting School...on my bucket list. Even moreso since I got a taste of it at Ronnie Dodd's range in Sale Creek. Ronnie has a lot of shooting/training experience, 15 yrs of it at the Roger's school. Coupled with Randy's instruction this is quite an experience. Wish I had access to it everyday. A unique training oppurtunity with which concepts can't help to make one a better shooter. You don't know what you don't know has no better example than this. You owe it to yourself to experience this at least once.

" if going to a gun fight..." I just wouldn't go.