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I have the same problem with my wife. I bought her an H&K VP9 a couple of weeks ago because it has two inserts that protude from each side of the slide just below the rear sight, giving you a bit of extra leverage (well, and because I needed an excuse to buy an H&K VP9). I haven't had a chance...

I've yet to encounter a feral hog that wasn't a depredating hog. This has always seemed to me somewhat of a gray area in Texas law, more or less subject to the whims of the local game warden. Personally, I wish they'd clear it up but until they do, if I were the OP I'd spend the $50 or...

My assessment of Glocks is very similar to the OP's. I resisted buying one for a long time, mainly because every time I thought I was ready I'd hold one, and couldn't get past the 2x4 grip. I finally broke down and bought a G19 about a year ago, and the first time I shot it I went "oh...

Government meetings can be posted 30.06 (don't have to be, but can be). I believe certain secure areas of police departments are statutorily off-limits, same as courthouses, schools and a few others I can't remember off the top of my head. Otherwise, government buildings can't prohibit...

As others have said, we absolutely can carry in the Capitol building and there is a special line that CHL holders use to by-pass the metal detectors. Many journalists, lobbyists, and others who are at the Capitol a lot have a CHL for this very reason (they don't necessarily carry, they just take...

Yeah, that's not at all what I see in Texas. I'd say 80-90% of the non-beef jerky and jewelry tables are dealers, and the remainder private sellers. Of the private sellers, at least half, probably more, are basically old surplus rifles or collectible revolvers. It's not like I'm going to a...

Agree, but that's not the issue here, I don't think.

Thanks - I read the other thread after I'd posted and it was very informative. I actually think the current definition of "engaged in a business" is fair and reasonable. I adamantly oppose UBC's for private sales but there has to be some fairness involved to legitimate dealers who are...

I think it has more to do with folks who seem to be doing a business in firearms trade as opposed to those who truly occasionally buy or sell something from their personal collection. I forgot the actual language but it's something to the effect of earning a "substantial income" from trading...

Interesting. I wasn't even aware that there was such a thing. Thanks for the info! Any ballpark idea what one of those might go for?

Time for a rant. If you're going to have a table at the show, PLEASE mark your items with the make, model, caliber and asking price. I saw three or four tables today that appeared to be private sellers (would be nice to have a sign that so indicated, also) with various firearms laid out with...

I went today. Agree with Shuler13 - crowd seemed good, prices were typical (no screaming deals, but seemed fair for the most part). Good variety and I enjoyed seeing some different vendors than those that come to Saxet. Yes, the vendor to the right at the entrance had just about everything...

I've been to two gun shows in the past month and each time, there have been vendors with the SR1911 for sale. Perhaps supply has started to catch up with demand.

In Soviet Union, gun conceals you. (sorry, it's the best I could do)

Why don't you invest in a website of your own and expand your market to the other 49 states? Before long you might qualify for those distributor discounts and be able to offer your local customers a viable alternative to Bud's.

You have a legitimate point about the sales tax. Beyond that, if your in-person demeanor is anywhere near your internet demeanor, it's no wonder people don't stick around your shop long enough to buy accessories.

Just want to interject here to make a quick point. There is a lot of talk about the "big box" stores, and how the local LGS can't compete with them. I assume when we're talking about "big box" stores in relation to guns, we're talking about Wal Mart, Cabela's, Dick's, Bass Pro, and Gander...

I must say I agree with this 100%. Plus, the people who would end up at that table all day are the crusty old curmudgeons who make a lot of people uncomfortable, and ultimately drive away customers. Of course, the flip side of that is that having a table available would at least get the...

I enjoy reading threads like this - they confirm that my generally negative experience with gun stores ain't just me. These have all been mentioned, but here goes my two cents. My biggest complaint about LGS's (other than prices) is that they tend to have hours that make it all but impossible...

Are you allowed to tell us the name of this store? If it's the one where you can get some good ice cream down the road, then yes, I agree. I think they are the model for what successful gun stores will look like 10 years from now. Keep in mind that firearms are not even the biggest part of...