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    So you hear a noise, now what?

    For me step one is to send in the dog, then I am listening for a response from the potential intruder, not so much the dog barking, etc. as it is my experience that most people will tend to react rather strongly upon unexpectedly being confronted by a Mastiff even if he is the runt of his litter...
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    How to handle targeted threats?

    Thanks for the thoughts, since I have not received direct threats as yet, and those that have don't want this to be general local knowledge I don't feel right about contacting the police, although I think there may have been some off the record contact already made.
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    How to handle targeted threats?

    Around here we often talk about avoiding random acts of violence, but I was wondering does anyone have any good advice on defense against potential targeted threats from parties unknown. I don't want to say too much specific here, because other parties involved don't want this to be public...
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    Things are getting better

    Ah, makes me long for the days less than a week after Sandy Hook when I paid $1,200 for my AR which had not yet been marked up at a local sporting goods chain store.
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    When something goes, bang, bang, bang in the night?

    I will not discount the possibility that it could have been some type of firework that is designed to sound like gun fire, but in my experience the typical pack of black cat fire crackers when set off has a more random cadence, one that often has at least one or two nearly simultaneous pops...
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    When something goes, bang, bang, bang in the night?

    Why do you assume I can't tell nearby gun fire from firecrackers? p.s. if it were a single shot or maybe even 2 or 3 I would think someone shooting at some sort of pest in their yard, but 10-12 shots in moderately rapid fire, just had a different feel.
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    When something goes, bang, bang, bang in the night?

    Just to follow up, I have heard nothing else from this incident, drove around the block this afternoon looking for shot out windows, etc., did not spot any, etc. Still not sure what it was about, this was very nearby, there are no other houses on this block, either vacant lots, churches or...
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    When something goes, bang, bang, bang in the night?

    To answer the question, because after such an event it is best to assume that one's reaction could be improved upon. Thanks for the replies
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    When something goes, bang, bang, bang in the night?

    I am writing this because of an incident that happened here a few hours ago, and I am wondering what you think the correct thing to do is, in case it ever happens again. First a little bakground, I live in a mostly quiet mid sized town in the south, fairly low crime rate area, at least low...
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    How far would have been far enough in gun technology?

    While I can certainly respect plenty of those 100+ year old designs, there is something to be said for many post WW2 designs which allowed a higher level of automation, reduced the number of machining steps, and has nearly done away with the need for hand fitting in fire arms. The end result...
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    .22LR Internet Experts Video

    I just saw this video from a pair of internet gun experts, and thought I would ask, can you count the mistakes? I know there were enough that I lost track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYa6tY3uN1A
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    Single shot 12

    Depending on where you are it may be a cost of living / paperwork hassle thing, does your state allow casual FTF sales between individuals?
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    Sleep Inertia

    This may all work great 9 out of 10 times, but it really is that other time that we should be training for. That time when whatever it is hits you at the wrong park of your sleep cycle, I am sure it has happened to most of us, that suddenly something happen to wake you and even if your used to...
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    Help me pick out a 12g for HD, please...

    Hey, I am the one that made the Ford vs Chevy comment, and I drive a Dodge (Challenger SRT8)
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    Help me pick out a 12g for HD, please...

    Please point out one place online that has them in stock at those prices p.s. I just checked GB and the lowest buy it now price 18-20 inch 12GA 870 barrel I spotted was about $145 plus shipping for a nearly new take off with some scuff marks, or about $165+$10 shipping for the cheapest new. So...
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    Gun signs on front door: deterrent or target?

    I live in a small town in the south we don't need signs to tell everyone that there are guns in the house, having said that I do have small stop sign shaped warning alarm system signs on my doors. And I made sure one of the illuminated alarm control panels is in the direct line of sight from my...
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    Single shot 12

    I just wanted to second that there are a lot of good used $50 single shot shotguns out there. If someone needs a firearm and is on a VERY tight budget there is no better all around choice for anywhere close the money. ps I would try gun dealers with consignment racks, etc. paying a $8-10 gun...
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    Help me pick out a 12g for HD, please...

    You can get a 18-20 inch slug or HD barrel, the price often makes it cheaper to just cut down the barrel you have if you don't want to keep the longer barrel for sporting purposes. These days a typical good condition used 18-20 inch barrel for a 12 GA 870 is selling in the $125-$150 range and...
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    870 express or bps

    You know they still make 870 Wingmasters (or did the last time I checked) which would be a much more fair comparison to the Browning BPS.
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    Colorado Lawmaker: Women Afraid Of Rape Can't Be Trusted With Guns

    I live in Louisiana, I would say give them half a sporting chance, like maybe that double barrel 12 GA then let them loose in Angola.
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