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what sort of collapsing staffs made out of metal are out there? I'm familiar with police batons, but i was hoping for something with a more uniform thickness apropiate for hand-gripping through its length, or for something longer. (think Jo or Bo staff) course, a Denn'bok would be about...

So, I'm trying to find an inexpensive truck rifle. Most lever actions look good, but aren't much longer range than a slug gun. what sort of autoloaders are there? SKS? M1 Garand? other common rifles? SKS looks good, but appears to be available only as used rifles, not as new production...

I had assumed that CCW in indiana would be 21... that seems to be the national norm. also, that's the age required to purchase a handgun. However, in order to carry any loaded, non-secured firearm in your vehicle, you need a CCW permit. I sent an E-mail to the local PD because the law itself...

So, I've been watching and reading several movies or books, and I've been listening to friends and others talk, and I've come up with this idea.. I think it might be usefull for discussing things with people who lack a self-defense mentality. "I'm not afraid of an enemy who knows how to...

so, I was watching the "live" West wing debate. What was incredibly interesting is how... STUPID both sides are. which is realy frightening, because compared to most modern politicians, they were actually quite bright... Examples of pain: Santos: Don't ban guns. we already have 200 Million...

The traditional weapon for close quarters platoon support is a vehicle or tripod mounted machine gun. however, since machine guns are 1. difficult to obtain legally, and 2. no longer legally produced for civilian use, what sort of semi-automatic options exist? i'm thinking of a...

First, let me state the following: 1. I have every respect for my local police officers in particular, and for all police in general. 2. I have never been hassled by police, nor do I ever expect to be. 3. I certainly understand that police should always be given the benifit of doubt...

So, I'm thinking that at some point in the next year or so, I may want spend 1-5 hours talking to 1-4 attorneys about common matters of law. (civil liberties, self defense, employment/disabilty, etc...) not that I have any expectation of getting into or starting trouble on those matters, but...

So, there are a number of places where, depending on your state and the specific building ins question, carrying a concealed handgun would be unwise, inapropiate, or illegal. For example, Churches, College Campuses, certain public buildings, The homes of others.... the list goes on. Now...

I'm looking for new books to add to my library. A lot of this I already know some or most of, but I might need to teach others, or refresh my own memory. plus, the other guy ALWAYS has new ideas. I have several categories I need to fill: 1. ADVANCED FIRST AID/CPR/outdoor emergency...

Note: I KNOW that there are a LOT of decisions to be made throughout this process, and that the decisions (and results) I've selected are by no means always, or even ever, the correct ones. Bear with me here, and focus on the final, POSED, question. So, you're standing at the foot of the...

So, you're in the parking lot, or the office, or you're at home with guests, or whatever situation you care to name. You don't have any dependents you need to take care of present, but within reach of you is an adult whom you know a little, but not well. (cousin, co-worker, neighbor, etc.) You...

So, You're home alone in your suburban house, It's getting late in the evening, and you hear a single scream from the house next door. you look out the window and see the following: The Husband's car isn't in the driveway: you seem to recall he left on a business trip yesterday. The wife's...

lasermax advertises it's accuracy at +-3" POA at 20 yards, http://www.lasermax-inc.com/products/lms-4xd40.php If I'm reading this right, that's 15 MOA accuracy? that's TERRIBLE! and since it appears to be calibrated as an intercept, not a parrallel beam, that means I have no realistic...

I'm looking at the springfield XD-40, which looks great, and I like the grip and trigger safeties. only problem is that crimson trace doesn't offer a laser package for the XD's yet.... and I want that too. so, what common handguns have grip safeties, so that I can check and see if crimson...

what sort of rifle scopes exist that also display usefull information? In doing my research, I'm beginning to see why a spotter is often neccessary.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/Manuals/XDManual.pdf This is the safety manual for the Springfield Armory XD. information contained within it appears to conflict with common wisdom on these boards. for example: Always keep the chamber unloaded keep barrel pointed at target for 30...

Are your long guns stored with round in chamber, chamber empty but magazine loaded, completely empty, or stripped? I imagine I would store a (secured) emergency rifle in my vehicle with loaded magazine and empty chamber, but I'm not certain about how I'd store other long guns long-term in the...

do you carry your CCW weapon with the chamber loaded or empty? and can someone link me a list of what each of these "conditions" are?

what are good tactical autoloaders or Pump shotguns? The Remington 1100 looks interesting, But I'm not ready to commit to it yet. Key features I'm looking for: buckshot AND deer slugs compatability high magazine capacity low-to-medium expense. Additional features preffered: bayonet...