A.J. Holst

Taking away the money, power and influence, isn't the NRA, at it's core, a firearm safety and basic firearm training org?

I had no idea our jails and prisons had such robust industrial arts re-training opportunities.

Anybody notice California's recent stance on heavy metals? Brake pads with trace copper used as a replacement for asbestos are being banned, since trace copper is a health hazard. Should only effect the supercar owners... They've attacked lead bullets as a health hazard, when not apply the copper rule to ammo as well?

That would only serve to keep me from getting arrested.

That whole, "separated by a common language" bit

If you get arrested, let me know, I'll protest for you! I think you did the right thing in a safe and humane manner. Plus you have an after-bankers-hours action plan.

Good night sweet prince: And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!

$350 for a duty rated, brand-name, service pistol? I've got 2 full sized and a centurion. No complaints.

Same here, through I still enjoy fur free surfaces.

1980s?

This was a great experience for me, with a guest instructor and low range valet duties, I was able to really participate The first half of the class was basic first aid for beyond band aid injuries. Not having any exposure to medical training since my son was in the scouts and helping the boys earn a their merit badge, I needed knowledge. Jeff Bishop is a very good instructor and communicator; look forward to working with him in the future. Drawing from his experience as an EMT, a deployed Marine, and currently Louisville Metro, he shares best practices for a civilian perspective I learned how to properly apply a modern tourniquet to arms and legs and got to experience the pros and cons of the different types available. Also have a basic understanding and confidence for patching and plugging holes and using different types of pressure bandages. I'm more likely to roll up on a car wreck than a gunfight, so I have the beginnings of a new set of portable skills. After lunch, we got on the range and shot the 5 Yard Round Up as a warm up and for self assessment. We then moved to 2-man team drills with rifles. This is always fun because I never get to do it and way out there on the fringes of possibilities, I rather know it than not. Dry Work to ensure muzzle and trigger discipline and basic commands of move/moving/set cover/covering reload/reloading Important to keep them simple, it's hard to hear during live fire exercises. Interestingly, running my HK91 dry, I noticed the burdensome weight, with the live fire command of "fight" and a little adrenaline, I didn't seem to notice at all. For Live fire, Randy and Jeff added a new level of difficulty: Alternating between partners, Jeff would call, "Hit, left arm / right leg / etc" You would apply a tourniquet to your injured limb while your partner provided cover fire Once applied, you got back in the fight. Had an opportunity to switch to my pistol; ran dry on one run, I knew could get my pistol in the fight faster than a HK91 reload. What I should have done was called "reloading" after my partner was done treating injuries and back in the fight. Big shout out to my partner Chip, during my self-treatment, he moved his armored body into a position to cover me. Great weather, fantastic group of folks, valuable practical knowledge obtained, two talented instructors and whole lot of fun.

FWIW, I'm bringing a proper rifle, chambered in 7.62x51

If you haven't made a decision to take the last spot: PCCs and RCPs are welcome. If you haven't sighted in your rifle or carbine, no worries it's part of the class. Lastly, no chest rig, alice gear or shoulder bag? It doesn't matter, I don't have any of that stuff except a good gun belt and have always run out of my pockets... If you do have a neat rig, bring it! How often do you get a chance to train and use it? Side note, if topping off ammo is preventing you from attending, I have some 5.56 I'll bring and make available at a fair price.

I'd be worried if I bought one. I'm sure the federales seized sales records. Oh, and received your coat hook via USPS? Change your address to Number 1 F@#k Street.

Looks NIB, congratulations on a unique find! $550 seems more than reasonable.

I use a Burris FF3, very pleased for my applications. Their AR mount is pretty substantial and I perceive it provides good protection; adds another $100.

This is a great forum and group of people, I think you will like us. You will love retirement in this great state, assuming the progressive / liberal transplants don't vote in the same stupid stuff they left "back home"

welcome aboard!

welcome from South Knoxville! Great forum , resources and membership.

Welcome Ray, Glad to see your spouse sees the importance of having the ability to defend yourselves, makes it easier to spend money and go shooting! Lots of great trainers in your area to call upon as you and she begin this journey.

welcome to a great forum, glad you are here

welcome back! How was your traveling experience?

Welcome the great forum and awesome group of people. I have learned a lot, great resources and folks are willing to collaborate. M1 and SKS guy? we'll probably want a pic or two...

Welcome to the forum, great place and great membership. I too am a CZ guy, 75 Omega with GCW innards, a CZC SPD (fancy P01) and a Rami P Alas, I have recently moved to Beretta APX's...

Welcome aboard! I don't have a C9, but I do have a 995 budget build sitting at $800 or so. Great forum, resources and membership, this is the only forum where I post...