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Chicago's game plan - To ban without banning... Here is the full article:

Just a little bit of gun fun. The MythBusters do it again. Another day at the range with a gun and a cool myth to bust. Can you light a match with a bullet? The camerawork on this one is exceptional. It starts at about 2:30

I came across this video several days ago but was hesitant to post it due to the graphic nature. With all of the posts about whether or not one should carry with a round chambered I think this is a sobering example of what can happen if you have to chamber a round under stress and just how...

I did a search and the posts are pretty old on this subject and I'm sure technology has moved on. So what's your opinion on a good keychain flashlight? So far I'm checking out: Titanium Innovations IlluminaTi CA1, 115 lumens - $49.95 ITP A3 EOS, 80 lumens - $20.50 The A3 EOS seems to be...

"There's a lawyer attached to every bullet." We've all heard this and as conscientious gun owners/carriers we are concerned about misses, over penetration and the possibility of hitting an innocent bystander during a defensive shooting. But isn't it true that during the commission of a crime...

My daughter came home from school a bit ago and started to tell me how her day went as we usually do. What she told me made my day, so I thought I would share. She is in kindergarten in a parochial school. Her school has an annual child safety walkathon. Family and friends can sponsor...

Just stumbled across this on YouTube. Apparently there is a new ammo company based in Arizona called HPR launching in May. They are touting that the ammo (components and assembly) is 100% American made. They are holding a contest to give away 100 boxes of ammo...

Hi all, I will be testing out SD ammo with my CZ P-01 in a few days. One of the cartridges I will be testing is the Federal 147gr. HST. During my research I came across a couple of posts where people wrote that they heard that 147gr ammo causes slide locks with the P-01 but I could not find...

I didn't want to hijack Magic_Man's thread so I'm starting a new one. There is a lot of angry posts in that thread. So let's turn it into a learning experience. Using Magic_Man's post as the scenario, how could/would you flex your rights so that: a. You do not get disarmed. b. The trooper does...

I'm used to seeing Federal HSTs in a burgundy box. I was shopping Gun Broker and I'm seeing HSTs in a blue & gold box. I asked the seller if there is a difference and he said he wasn't sure. Other than packaging, is there a difference in the ammo? Here is what I normally see: Here is what is...

It was a beautiful day out yesterday so I figured I’d take a trip to the range. So I pack up my newly acquired CZ P-01, 300 rounds, and off I go. The targets I was using have five two inch bull’s-eyes on them. I also had a few silhouette targets. I taped a couple of the bull’s-eye...

This isn't specifically a reloading question but I figure if you hang out in this forum you probably know the answer to this... I purchased a case of CCI Blazer (aluminum) .45. I just got home and found it on my front step. I immediately noticed that the corner of the case is banged-up, looks...

I would like to discuss a topic that has weighed on my mind for quite some time, how to handle a defensive situation outdoors with my children present. I have two children, my daughter is 6 and I have begun teaching her gun safety and situational awareness. My son is just over a year and a...

AmmoSeek.com I just stumbled across a new ammo aggregation site and thought I would share (I’m not affiliated with them).

If someone was to state that they carry a 1911 in condition 0 they would be promptly chastised by the majority and told that they should always carry a 1911 in condition 1. When discussing striker fired pistols most people consider a thumb safety useless and many if not most striker fired...

Well it looks like ammo is starting to be more available. Prices are still relatively high but there are deals to be had. An important part of getting a good deal is knowing what the price point of a good deal is. Also, if we stay up-to-date on what a good deal is we can help to drive prices...

The XD Kaboom thread got me thinking. And as to not hijack that thread I’m starting this one. So you’re at the range. You fire a shot that doesn’t feel right. It may be a squib. What’s next? How would you safely check (pistol/revolver)? How would you clear it (pistol/revolver)? Would you...

This post is part curiosity and part rant. There are few ranges within reasonable driving distance from me, all indoor. Only one that is conveniently close, it’s about 10 minutes from my house. This is the one that I am a member of due to its convenient proximity, however, you must buy their...

This article by the AP started off good but went downhill towards the end. Still overall good news...

My question is for you smiths/armorers out there. I'm a big proponent of dry firing. I do it often and I use snap caps. For years I dry fired my Colt Commander by just recocking the hammer and firing again... My concern is with my Springfield XD45. Since I can't just recock the hammer and...