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    Youth rifles - suggestions?

    Alright folks, here's my dilemma, perhaps you can help. I've got boy girl twins turning the perfect age for their first rifle. I'm looking at .22lr(theoretically a plentiful round). He wants green or blue and she wants pink or purple. Does anyone know of a manufacturer still producing a...
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    Winchester serial number look up

    Hi all- I was over at a neighbor's house today and he wanted to show me a few old firearms - very cool stuff I'd never seen before. Anyway, one of them was an old Winchester .30 cal revolver. Does anyone know of a resource to look up the serial number for that? I found the sites for...
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    Recommended reading: looking for books on 1968 GCA

    Happy New Year! I'm looking for reading recommendations on the GCA. I wasn't alive at the time so I'm looking for a bit political history and how/who affected the changes How did we get to where we're at today? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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    Help identifying a handgun

    Happy New Year! I am trying to identify the handgun in the attached picture. Sorry for such a poor pic, but it is all my buddy was able to provide me. Note: Yes, I know the finger is on the trigger - poor discipline. I've already talked to him about that. Any help is greatly...
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    Kids Say the Darndest Things

    So my 6 year old daughter is exploring my iPhone and asks "What's this?" I said that takes you to the internet. So she hits the button and up comes thehighroad.org (imagine that!). I said that's the gun forum. My wife chimes in sarcastically and says, "Daddy likes guns?". My daughter...
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    Today's Bloomberg editorial

    I've already emailed the editor pointing out the significant lack of facts in this editorial. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-09/shooting-shows-dark-side-of-u-s-exceptionalism-commentary-by-albert-hunt.html Feel free to email in your comments as well.
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    Ammo shipment - don't let this happen to you (humorous)

    Hey Folks- So here's what happened to me the other day...thought I would share. I'm going to the front door after dinner to take the kids for a walk. There's a big box on our porch behind the flower pot (out of view from the street). The first thing I notice is a big ORM-D sticker. I...
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    Gun show report: Frisco, TX

    I was at the Ft. Worth Gunshow which is in Frisco, TX yesterday and today. Overall, it is nearly the same vendors as the ones which go to the Ft. Worth location. Pricing: On new firearms, pricing seems to be within literally a few dollars of Bud's - so pretty good. Of course, you would...
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    Question on History Channel's "Top Shot" - Scotch tape?

    Several of the competitors appeared to have Scotch tape on their sunglass lenses - always seemed to be the eye not to the scope. What's the purpose of that? I've never seen that before. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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    Top Shot - History Channel Premiers June 6

    All- History Channel is getting into the reality TV gig with Top Shot: http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot Whether it's William Tell using a crossbow to shoot an apple off his son's head, or Annie Oakley using a hand mirror to make a shot with a rifle slung over her shoulder...
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    Popped the question - life is good

    So my 5 year old daughter popped the question: "Daddy, will you take me gunning?" Brought a tear to my eye!:D So I took her to the range yesterday (Elm Fork here in Dallas). She did great! Thanks to all the folks who posted tips on taking kids shooting for the first time. DataMonkey
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    Best Indoor Gun Range in Dallas Metroplex?

    All- I am interested in hearing from people around the DFW area. What is the best indoor range in the Metroplex? Also, please tell me why your pick is the best. Thanks!
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    Op-Ed Piece by Bloomberg Legal Columnist

    All- I have attached Ms. Woolner's column below. She is obviously doing Mike Bloomberg's bidding in the financial community. I have sent her an email to her Bloomberg email account inviting her to debate her gun control advocacy position provided she can use facts and sources, not emotion...
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    Feral Hog Hunting - Minimum caliber?

    Hi All- Looking for a little advice from people with experience hunting feral hogs. If you're not familiar with them, they are nasty (tasty suasage though!) no longer domesticated hogs which destroy farmland. Typically they weigh about 130 pounds but can get to over 400 pounds in rare...
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    Texas House Bill 1893 - Carrying on Campus Contact Your Representative

    For those of you in Texas, please contact your representative to make sure this bill moves forward. Burt Solomons is my representative and sits on the calendars committee - it has to get a slot on the calendar to move forward. If he is your rep, contact him (contact info...
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