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  1. I think they did it that way to fit their table to illustrate and fit their small game regs. It does not specify as to buckshot but has done so in the past. Maybe it does in the full regs
  2. Believe what you want, but .223 will penetrate much more than #6 shot. This is from my own, fairly extensive shotgun experience. #6 is not nearly the man stopper, but at short-range HD situations is much 'safer' as far as wall penetration and will be very convincing in stopping an attack. The previous reasons noted for LE use is a different situation than HD. http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3_2.htm
  3. In a HD situation, and especially in an apartment, would you prefer your neighbor to fire off a few rounds of 5.56 or a few rounds of #6 shotgun shells?
  4. NOpe, buckshot is not legal in TN for deer.  The above post does not include the part where it labels 'single ball' as being legal. 
  5. Some experience would be nice. The best way to learn is attend as many different classes as you can......and be proficient in the techniques presented by that class. You really need more than just a certificate that 'says' you are an instructor. But you did say it was a long-term goal.
  6.   Dan, I think there are a whole lot of ground troops that would disagree with your statement that is in bold.  The shotgun has a long standing history of use in about all wars for trench, urban, CQB.......especially in Iraq and Afhganastan.
  7. Like the big dot in the pic for sure.
  8. FWIW, I recently took a night course. Especially with a flashlight, night sights are not worth the money. With the flashlight, I could see my sight alignment vey well and shot as good as daytime.
  9. You will generally here about more problems with gun malfunctions, or even catastrophic failures with the use of reloads.  Things happen.....even with the most experienced, including commercial manufacturers.  It is a numbers game.  Percentage wise, it is seldom one hears of a 'ka-boom' with commercial rounds from the major manufactures.  Even so, if proven, their insurance coverage is extremely better than that of the smaller commercial outfits, and certainly the individual reloader.  But with experience, long-term reloaders make quality ammunition that is as good if not better in some instances than commercial.  But in general, the safe bet is commercial for the majority.
  10. With handguns it will not matter. Simply close one eye. I shoot support hand often , still use RE. Where it will really mess you up is shotgun; the handgun and rifle can easily be compensated for.
  11. From first hand experience, Randy is an excellent instructor with Suarez. 
  12. I have guided at least  a dozen women, mostly family, in firearm selection.  As usual it comes down to purpose and preference.  If it is a home and travel gun vs. carry, then things can be different.  As usual it is all a compromise.  For instance, one petite lady got a Nano (at her insistance).  Problem is she simply cannot shoot it more than 3 times because of lack of hand-strength and excessive trigger weight.  So small is not necessarily the answer......it depends.  I really like for them to buy a range gun;  full size because they are easier to help instruct and hit what they are aiming at.  Makes the better home defense and automobile weapon.  True for revolvers or semi-autos.  Plus, as we all know, one gun is never enough.  Next we can move on to getting their carry weapon.
  13. Back in my high school days, a routine after-school fight turned deadly.  Punchee, feel into a hedge, a stick punctured his eye, into the brain, and he died.  Puncher convicted and charged with involuntary man-slaughter.  Someone already alluded to the soccer referee.  Also recall the school principal/teacher that was punched breaking up a lunch room fight here in TN.  Never regained consciousness and died.  Point is:  ANY blow to the head, either directly or indirectly (hitting ground, pavement, etc) may result in severe pain, disfigurement, brain damage, permanent loss of consciousness, or death.  So as a result one can reasonably say they could fear such a result and resort to protecting themselves with deadly force.  Sure, one must consider the whole situation, but the primary point was that of an unprovoked attack.  I'm getting a little older now, I prefer my chances with the DA, given my mind-set.   mind-set:  the last thing I want to do is shoot someone.  Avoid, don't provoke, walk away, etc.
  14.   And that's the point....'relaxed laws'.  In this situation laws result in infringement.  I understand what you are saying in comparison to Conn., but people get so accustomed to handgun restrictions, they feel it is the norm when it shouldn't be.  From my point of view, even TN is more restrictive than what it should be.  We need to be pushing for the 'right to carry' state.
  15. Because we ALL are presumed innocent........ even LEO are suppose to know that
  16. A friend of mine gave me a bunch of brass cleaned by US.  Not sure of the solution used, but the brass was dull, almost a light tarnish and the case was not slick to touch.  I ran in again in SS media.  It was cleaner on the inside of case, but basically did not change to look or feel of the brass....certainly not the high, bright and slick finish brass usually has.  Anybody know what happened.  I'll try and find what solution was used, but I am wondering if it has changed the brass' strength?  I thought I would go ahead and load it, but simply not reuse it again.
  17. I received this in a recent email..........don't know if it is true or not, but if so, this is scary stuff. From a friend:   I sure wasn't aware of this and I thought why is the NRA fighting  something so simple.  Now I agree that it is ridiculous to believe that  congress will ever know what they are doing.   Good thing the background check bill didn't make it     Subject: Senate Gun Control Law   From an attorney:     The "most popular" part of the proposed Senate gun control  bill (background checks) sounds like a good idea at first but is more restrictive than anyone anticipated and has significant unintended consequences.   Just like the Obamacare bill, there is a huge push to get it through Congress before the public has a chance to read it and to consider itscontents.   Common activities that we take for granted will become federal crimes.These are not irresponsible exaggerations. Please take a moment to review somerequirements of the bill.   EXAMPLE #1 Loaning your buddy a shotgun for a duck hunting trip will be considered a transfer. If the following requirements are not met, YOU HAVE BOTH COMMITTED A FEDERAL CRIME.   1. He must have already purchased his hunting license 2. Season is already open (and will not close before he returns it) 3. He cannot travel with the firearm through a county where season is not yet open or any area where hunting is prohibited and certainly not across astate line.   He CANNOT stop by your house on the day before season opens, pick upthe shot gun, go to the sporting goods store to buy a license and shells then drive out to the hunting lease. In this scenario, YOU BOTH WOULD HAVE COMMITTED MULTIPLE FEDERAL CRIMES, YOUR WEAPONS WILL BE FORFEITED AND YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR RIGHT TO BUY OR OWN A FIREARM.   EXAMPLE #2 It appears that only you may relocate your weapons. If your weapon leaves your home without you, the new legislation considers it a transfer of possession. ALL transfers require going through a firearms dealer, paying the transfer fee and a background check for the transferee.   Putting the weapon, even temporarily in someone else's possession,requires a transfer through a dealer. There is no exception for putting them in a friend's truck while moving to your new house or packing them unloaded,locked in a gunsafe into a moving truck.   Any scenario in which your weapon leaves your home without you is considered a transfer. Failure to properly transfer the weapon is a federal crime which can result in a prison term AND WILL RESULT IN THE FORFEITURE OF YOURWEAPON.   In the scenario above, your buddy's truck was used to commit a federal    crime and WILL BE CONFISCATED just like with current Fish and Game violations.   EXAMPLE #3 Infractions as above which involve 2 guns of any type are considered weapons trafficking. You will be prosecuted under the same federal laws as a terrorist arms dealer.   EXAMPLE #4 Any of the infractions above (or hundreds of other routine scenarios)may result in federal charges, confiscation of ALL your weapons and being prohibited,like all felons, from ever owning a weapon again.   Read the text of the bill yourself. Most of it is boring legalese but the sections on transfers and trafficking are critical.   Take a minute to think about all the routine activities like those above that will make you a federal criminal and result in prison time plus the confiscation of your weapons and other property.   A link to the bill is included below on the official Senate website.See Section 122 "Firearms Transfers".   http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c113:S.649:   Read it and contact your Congressman's office. Talk to their staff.Tell them how you feel about this.   Keep in mind, none of the above would have stopped the tragedies in Columbine or Newtown.The proposed law makes you a criminal and opens the door for confiscation ofyour weapons and property for otherwise routine activities.   Think and act. Congress is hoping that you will do neither. This bill has no purpose at all except to gradually, incrementally, pass legislation that will lead to total confiscation of all of your firearms.    Don't go to sleep now. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance. The enemy never sleeps and just keeps coming at you.   If you found the patience to read the entire text, you also learned that $100 million per year of your tax money is set aside to enforce these restrictions.   Finally, please forward this to your friends who may be affected.   Lee Huszagh Attorney at Law        
  18. IMO you didn't miss anything.  All shooting has to be done while sitting down.  No rapid fire.......whatever that means to the RSO.
  19. http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20130507/US--Gun.Violence/  
  20. For example, I just bought from a wholesaler 1000 rds. $224.00.  And of course they bought it for less than that.  If everyone will be patient, the supply will catch up.
  21. If you stop the draw around the 12:00 point when he is "hot".....you will see his finger on the trigger prematurely.  Just asking for trouble, or possibly the ol' racing stripe down the leg.  Finger should be off trigger until the gun is up, level and on target.
  22. I have M&P Pro 4" and 5", as well as the standard M&P....all in 9mm.  Really like the Pro Series.  XD's are fine.  Glock would be my 3rd choice
  23. I am sure that the high end guns listed here are fine, dependable firearms.  Can't say anything bad about them, but I've never owned one.  IMO, it is a lot like driving the upper end cars, or more relevant, high end shotguns like a Krieghoff, perazzi, DT10, Blaser, etc.  Very well-made, and fine looking guns.  I've seen people shoot just as bad with all of them, and some shoot 'em very well.....but it is the Indian not the arrow.  No one should feel that you have to invest high $ to have fun and shoot well.  I've got a Remington R1 with several thousand rounds through it and when benched will shoot 2" at 25 yds.  Less than $500 in that gun.   With that said, if you want an expensive item, gun, or whatever, and can afford it, and enjoy it, have at it but don't feel as though that is what is necessary to shoot well.......but it never hurts to look good while doing it.

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