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Good article by Clayton Cramer: The Racist Roots of Gun Control Older but excellent article by William Tonso: http://www.guncite.com/journals/gun_control_wtr8512.html Bunch of articles on Keep&Bear Arms: Keep and Bear Arms - Gun Owners Home Page - 2nd Amendment Supporters Good summary of laws passed to prevent 'undesirables' from owning arms: The Racist Origins Of Gun Control George Mason Law Review article on the subject: GUN CONTROL AND RACISM - Stefan B. Tahmassebi Article dealing primarily with Georgia, but relevant to most Southern States: Is Gun Control Racist? by Wilton D. Alston

ANY firearm over 50 years old is a C&R. A firearm is defined as the 'Frame or receiver'. As long as you use the original frame or receiver, it's a C&R. That whole 'original configuration' argument only applies to importing firearms.

Sorry, I don't see any reason to spend that much money on an inferior revolver. Get an original pre-lock model in excellent condition and it will undoubtedly last much longer and be more reliable.

There are lots of parallels between narcotics and alcohol regulation. Prior to 1913 there were no controls on either. Alcoholism was pretty common at about 6% of the population. Narcotic abuse was about 3%. Then comes Prohibition, alcoholism showed NO DECLINE! As controls on narcotics were implemented, drug abuse went UP. When Prohibition was repealed, alcoholism started to decline. After the War on Drugs was announced by Nixon, narcotics sales started to rise. They have fluctuated over the years, but there has been no decline. Today, narcotics abuse is STILL about 3%!!! Cocaine prices are lower than they were ten years ago in spite of the billions we have spent to keep it out of the country. My view on gangs is simple. If a person is a violent felon and danger to society, then they should be locked up when caught and convicted. If they are not a dangerous person, then they should be out working to pay restitution to their victims. A person who accidentally commits vehicular manslaughter is not a danger to society and should be working to provide restitution for the legal, medical, and other bills caused by their poor judgment. A person who purposely murders another person is a murderer and should receive either a death penalty or life imprisonment based on severity. A serial rapist is a menace and should be locked up for life. The whole plea bargain/parole system is an injustice to the law-abiding citizen. It inflicts society with serial violent offenders and imprisons those who are not threat to others.

My wife took mine, so I had to buy another. Both have been accurate and reliable. NOTE - The bore has polygon rifling like a Glock, so it looks like a smoothbore!!!

It is similar to the difference between .38Special and .357Mag. Same bullet, longer case and more powder on the magnum. All .44Mag firearms can chamber and fire the .44Special. No .44Special firearm can chamber the .44Mag. The .44Special chambering is popular with those who want a large bore revolver in a relatively small package. Charter Arms, Taurus, and S&W have all made these type of revolvers.

ALL transfers that cross a state line are subject to Federal Law, and MUST be received by a licensee. You do not need to have a dealer ship it, but the person who receives the firearm when it crosses a state line MUST have a license. That said, C&R holders routinely trade via internet. Sometimes money is involved, sometimes not. This is where reputation matters. If they have a good reputation on the board, or can point to other references, like eBay, then I usually don't worry about it. This is one of those times where you trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable, don't do it.

Considering that 40% of white Americans are liberals, you don't have 40 years. Even if we manage to throw out most congresscritters next year, we're still just slowing down the loss of our freedom.

I LOVE where I work, but am not too crazy about WHAT I do. I work from my own office in the house, but the hours are terrible. I'm working from 7am to 6-7pm and am on-call all the rest of the time. I average 1-2 hours a day on weekends, vacation, and holidays.

I am amazed at how often police officers are hit while directing traffic. My prayers go out to this officer and his family. And I hope they fry the SOB that hit him.

If anything, 5.56mm will be phased out. It underperforms every competitor. Instead of selling a complete, working 5.56mm rifle, why not just buy a new upper receiver assembly in 6.8? Uppers are much less expensive than a new rifle, and it's easy to change calibers by pulling two pins and putting the new upper on. The 6.8 or 6.5Grendel are both excellent choices for the AR15 platform. The 6.8 excels in shorter barrels and at closer ranges, while the 6.5 really starts to shine out of at least 18" and is capable of excellent long-range accuracy. I would keep the ability to fire the cheaper 5.56mm ammo for a while, though.

Current Winchester SuperX loading is 175gr at 1290fps. Corbon loads 165gr JHP at 1400fps for 588ft/lbs. For comparison, Corbon .40S&W 165gr is 1150fps for 485 ft/lbs, and .45acp +P 165gr at 1225fps, 550ft/lbs. The 10mm will shoot flatter and still deliver excellent energy out to 100 yards. As far as cost goes, it's an easy cartridge to reload. The .40 bullets are easy to find and relatively inexpensive, and powder, primers, and cases are not any more expensive than comparable calibers. I've got an EAA Witness Compact with caliber conversions to .38Super, .45acp, and .22lr. I'm trying to find a .400 Corbon barrel to make it a 5-caliber pistol! You might consider .400 Corbon if you reload. It's ballistics are similar to .45+P but shoots flatter and doesn't require a '+P' rated frame. All you need is a barrel and maybe a recoil spring to use your favorite .45acp pistol. It's also expensive to buy that ammo, but it's really easy to make your own cases from .45acp.

This is typical for southern states. The history of gun control in the South is the history of keeping guns out of Black hands. Most of the laws were initially passed during the 1880's to keep ex-slaves from defending themselves. That is why they seem so convoluted today. If we had any sense, we would just repeal the old statutes and state that "Any person lawfully permitted to own firearms may purchase, make, carry, or use any firearm or other weapon without being subject to any tax, license, registration, or other infringement of that right."

It depends. Remember, your BOB should be able to be light enough for you to maneuver under fire, and wear on a 20-mile hike. You cannot afford to be weighed down like infantry who will drop their packs under fire and then assault an objective. Under fire, your objective is to get away WITH your pack. Also, if you are bugging-out, then getting pinned in a firefight is what you need to avoid at all costs. You need to have enough ammo to break contact, assault an ambush, and discourage trackers. For someone with trigger control 100rds will be enough. That said, more ammo is better. But don't weigh yourself down to where you can't run when needed.

Doubtful that it's ammo. I have what's left of a case of .30-06 dated 1917 I bought in 1983. I've never had a single round give a problem. If the weapon is not clean and well-lubed, then there is no way to know the true issue. Desert Eagles are known for being finicky. IIRC the ZG1 was a compact model. The symptoms you describe are the classic 'limp-wristing' symptoms. As recommended above, try keeping your wrists stiffly against the recoil. If that doesn't help, you will need either more powerful ammo or a less powerful recoil spring.

Winchester M12. Pump-action artistry.

Thanks for the clarification about likes and intended use. Now we can all give you our unbiased opinions! All three of those weapons will meet you purposes. Surplus .30-06 is less expensive than surplus .308 right now. And CMP says they've got more Greek '06 on the way. the Garand is an excellent choice with good ergonomics, excellent sights, and a sleek design that doesn't catch on things as you slither through underbrush. Clips are relatively inexpensive, and a lot of '06 surplus ammo comes already packed on them. Spare parts should be a complete bolt and trigger housing. The M1A suffers from expensive spare parts. Other than that, it is also an excellent choice. You can sometimes pick up one of the Chinese rifles rebuilt with GI parts for a low price. Mags have come down a LOT! Chinese, Taiwanese, and GI mags are all running about $20-25 each. Do not bother with non-USGI spec mags. Again, an extra complete bolt and trigger housing will get you through most problems. The Armalite AR-10 would be my last choice. Mainly because it's limited military service has only been with snipers who really baby their weapons. On the plus side, the sights and ergonomics are excellent, and they have an excellent reputation for accuracy. The DPMS-style mags are a better design for an AR-style rifle than a modified M-14 mag, as well as being somewhat less expensive. And the DPMS rifles seem to be more affordable. A complete bolt and lower parts kit should provide all the likely spares you will need. You might consider the FN FAL. It is as accurate as a rack-grade M1A or Garand (~2-3moa), has excellent ergonomics, and a reputation for reliability and durability unmatched by any other .308 rifle. Spare parts and mags are quite inexpensive, and you don't have to worry about which manufacturers are best. ALL FALs were built under the supervision of FN in either Belgium, Brazil, Israel, or Argentina. An extra bolt and extra spring kit is all you are likely to need. If you can find a friend(s) who has all of these, take the time to go to the range and try them out. Your personal preference and wallet are probably the most important factors in your decision. Otherwise, all of these rifles will accomplish what you want.

These three rifles have some very different characteristics. Asking US to choose between them without knowing what you really want to do with it is like asking the government to run Healthcare. Tell us what kind of shooting you want to use it for, and under what conditions. Informal shooting involving cans, zombie defense, SHTF, invasion, practice for possible match use later, hunting, etc. What are the factors that influence your buying decisions and how important are they? Will you shoot mostly surplus ammo? Hunting ammo? Handloads? How important are military-style reliability and durability? Do you like to tinker with your guns? Do you like trendy accessories? How much do you intend to spend? Do you want to scope it or just use iron sights?

These are the handguns my wife has 'appropriated' for her exclusive use: HS2000 (Springfield XD) CZ-75B Sig P-239 Whatever you buy for her will be the wrong choice unless SHE decides on it. Just like you, she has her preferences. Someone who is a real Glock fan is unlikely to fully appreciate the gift of a 1911 and vice-versa. Take her to a gunstore that has a firing range. Let her handle all the rental pistols, and then shoot a few of the ones she might be interested in. Get whatever she likes best. Then, remember that women are allowed to change their minds!

During the Colonial days through the Revolution, the militia was not primarily for 'self-defense'. It was the all-purpose community workforce. When bandits roamed the highways, you called out the militia. If a courthouse needed to be built, the militia provided the labor. If a tornado ravaged the town, the militia cleared the debris, built shelters as needed, and collected food and supplies for the destitute. And when it became necessary to overthrow the British rule, it was the militia which provided the bulk of the manpower as well as the logistical support to accomplish that task. And every man was expected to show up with a working firearm, preferably of military pattern, as well as ammunition, and equipment. The Federal government has no control over the militia EXCEPT to provide guidelines for how it should be equipped. That is, to determine the minimum standards of armament, caliber, etc. When the Civil War destroyed the militia system, it destroyed a 1000-year tradition of citizens providing the main military and police force for the community and State.

Actually, the book is correct. The important part is this: "The Second Amendment properly read, protects right to bear arms only when they are kept to fulfill militia obligations, not when they are used for hunting, recreation, self-protection, or other purposes." Keep in mind that the 'militia'consists of all persons capable of bearing arms. And that the militia are to be armed with the arms in common use by by the military. So, if you REALLY want to obey the law, we should each own an M16 or M4.

Cool! Well they changed that since I lived there. About time.

One little strange thing about GA CCW is no ankle holsters are allowed. I always figured it was because the police didn't want to have bend over that far when they pat you down.

I use the nastiest ammo I can find (124gr golden Sabre) because I would rather have to face the uninformed liberal prosecutor than have my attacker on trial for MY murder (and possibly my families, too)!

Can you imagine the STANK on that poor gun and magazines from being sandwiched in all that fat? Good grief, that's one pistol I HOPE they destroy!