Recent content by oobray

So far this doesn't really worry me. Here's how the ATF's e-trace works. They use bullets found AT CRIME SCENES to make a trace analysis and store that information. Then, when weapons are confiscated FROM CRIMINALS then they shoot a round and compare that round with the database. They then use...

This is an incredibly difficult subject which I have raked my brain over for some time now. The SCOTUS says in US vs Banks (2003) that only a 10-15 second wait between announcement and entrance to a home is sufficient. This hardly gives time for me to run to my window and see the squad cars...

Done. It said that 97% shared our view, after 188,004 votes. That sounds high. But hopefully it gives clue to the voice of the country.

I would have to think that in a situation like the mall shooting, that someone of such awareness as you must have in order to be participating on this forum would first seek to remove yourself and your loved ones from the view of this psycho. In all likely hood, this would make the psycho move...

Well, I still think that this whole thing is fishy. I don't know if you're privy to this news but just a few months ago someone was lured to Dallas in order to buy a car. When he arrived he went to the apartment door to knock and was killed while his g-friend was waiting in the car. I have...

In texas that's more than just false imprisonment. Whereas false imprisonment gets you up to 180 days, aggravated kidnapping can get you 20 years! And TX allows you to use deadly force to stop someone fleeing who might be a danger to society, has just committed a violent felony and where the...

ilcylic, I have nothing to say.... But Well said!

ABSOLUTELY FALSE!!!!!!! The BATFE DOES allow official postal abbreviations of states!

I have to agree with those that say these new findings will help the old man out. It's a process called "jury nullification" similar to what happened with OJ. It will be hard for a jury to convict him because they see how criminal the "victims" are. However, I would also not be suprised if he...

Wow, the subject of this post sure has bounced around alot. DaveBeal, I'm going to issue the same advice that many others already have. You may disagree with CCW, it's likely only because you are unfamiliar and scared, however I think that you will find that in many instances you are better...

Well, I never thought there would be so much discussion of this scenario. The point of me telling my story was because I was hoping to relay to people how quickly a seemingly normal situation (hanging out at the local gun store) can turn bad. Maybe those kids were truly on the up and up, maybe...

Ron Paul and Fred Thompson are the only ones that I would call 2A friendly. Mitt and Rudy both employed restrictive regulations in their neck of the woods when they were in charge. It's horrible. I'm really ready for the day when I can vote FOR someone rather than AGAINST someone which seems...

The only way as a citizen to combat LEO's stopping people and "disarming" them would be to take them to court and challenge whatever "reasonable suspicion" that the officer had. Meaning, if you were stopped and the LEO saw your openly carried firearm, in a place which open carry was legal, and...

My Springfield Armory Champion Operator in my DIY holster. You can't see the belt loops behind it but the're there. Due to the aluminuim alloy frame I can carry this even with shorts and a tank top. Here's another holster I have made that I use to carry my SA Operator.

My honest suggestion... I was much like you describe yourself until I started working in search and rescue and then as a street medic. My suggestion is find the nearest volunteer fire dept. and get on board. Most only require 16 hours per month or something measley like that, but the...