Guns and Other Self Defense Equipment

New Topic

22 topics • Page 1 of 1

Topics

Dallas Gun Turn-in Event “Buyback” Resounding Success for Private Buyers

Last post by KBCraig
Replies: 3
by Bitter Clinger » Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:16 am

3 Replies

110872 Views

Last post by KBCraig
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:45 pm
October NICS Gun Sales: USA Private Stock Over 500 Million

Last post by bblhd672
Replies: 3
by Bitter Clinger » Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:45 am

3 Replies

14271 Views

Last post by bblhd672
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:46 pm
How to prevent suicide with a firearm? (World Series ad)

Last post by rotor
Replies: 5
by FrogFan » Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:53 pm

First post

I've been watching the World Series and have noticed a gun safety ad has played several times. In the ad, a guy becomes suicidal. His wife talks him...

Last post

I know of a person that consumed a bottle of Weed b Gone lawn weed killer in a suicide attempt. He was in the hospital for months, finally got out...

5 Replies

14891 Views

Last post by rotor
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:01 pm
Biometric Gun Safe Recall - 12 y.o. child died

Last post by bblhd672
Replies: 1
by Mike s » Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:00 am

First post

News report is short & to the point.

Last post

Between biometrics that don't work and electronic locks with backdoor access it gives me pause to purchase anything other than mechanical locks for...

1 Replies

61665 Views

Last post by bblhd672
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:40 am
61 Minute of Angle Zero Shift with Vortex Viper Red Dot Sight

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Replies: 4
by Mike s » Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:04 pm

First post

I decided to get a RDS for my Glock 19 a couple years ago, but didn't really put many rounds through it since it wasn't my every day carry gun. Other...

Last post

Thanks for the informative follow-up post! Sounds like either an engineering material selection error or a manufacturing process procedure failure....

4 Replies

46138 Views

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:09 pm
Post your carry gear

Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Replies: 23
by Russell » Mon Jan 04, 2021 2:56 pm
1

2

3
Thought this might kind of fun :-)

Here's mine. Glock 27 Gen4, Lasermax internal laser, Safariland ALS holster, Kershaw pocket knife in a well used...
23 Replies

26202 Views

Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:01 pm
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. TO RELOCATE HEADQUARTERS AND OTHER MAJOR OPERATIONS TO TENNESSEE

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Replies: 3
by Bitter Clinger » Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:19 pm

First post

SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. TO RELOCATE HEADQUARTERS AND OTHER MAJOR OPERATIONS TO TENNESSEE

Last post

Why Smith & Wesson Dumped Massachusetts For Tennessee

3 Replies

6450 Views

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Sun Oct 03, 2021 2:59 pm
it could be lost at sea ronin 1911

Last post by powerboatr
Replies: 5
by powerboatr » Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:41 pm

First post

Last week i picked up this SA model 1911 Ronin operator 4.25

yes its lighter than a 1967 colt 1911 but not by much once you load up 8 rounds of 230...

Last post

Darker color looks good with the black slide.

agreed, the black grips compliment the alloy lighter colored frame,
it needed that little bit of...

5 Replies

7754 Views

Last post by powerboatr
Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:17 pm
Gun safe for car?

Last post by strogg
Replies: 3
by kpflounder » Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:31 am

First post

I'm moving into a few new opportunities that I can't carry in. Is there a such thing as a gun safe for the car they can't take from the car and will...

Last post

Be careful with typical car safes. Most of them are easy to pry open, cut through, or bypass seconds. In fact, you will find many videos of victims...

3 Replies

6395 Views

Last post by strogg
Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:43 pm
Ammo Calculator: How Much Do You Need?

Last post by Jusme
Replies: 9
by Bitter Clinger » Thu May 20, 2021 9:18 am

First post

Rather interesting :think:

Here were my results, I think I might be OK :
Based upon your answers, we calculate that you will need
7540 rounds of...

Last post

Based upon your answers, we calculate that you will need
12768 rounds of rifle ammunition and
7278 rounds of handgun ammo.

I'm good on handgun...

9 Replies

7472 Views

Last post by Jusme
Mon May 31, 2021 9:20 am
New Training Facility in Cumby coming on-line

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Replies: 9
by Bitter Clinger » Fri May 14, 2021 9:56 am

First post

A soft opening will take place this weekend :violence-pistoldouble:

Last post

I’m too old to give a rip about driving 200 miles to shoot, when I can do it by driving 40 miles round trip. Call me lazy I guess. :lol:

So it's...

9 Replies

7922 Views

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Sat May 22, 2021 8:28 am
Glock 43 magazines packaged incorrectly

Last post by KBCraig
Replies: 11
by Mike s » Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:33 pm
1

2
First post

Just a friendly heads up to double check any Glock 43 magazines you may have recently purchased.

I had a student this past weekend (4/10/2021)...

Last post

Lesson learned: don't buy Glock. ;)

Yeah, this could never happen with any other manufacturer. :roll:

It could definitely happen with Ruger....
11 Replies

11291 Views

Last post by KBCraig
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:56 pm
SBR, NFA and Trusts

Last post by bblhd672
Replies: 11
by bblhd672 » Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:37 am
1

2
First post

I want to build a short barrel rifle.
1. What is the best way to go about getting a tax stamp for doing this?
2. If I want to buy or build...

Last post

Does ATF require their fingerprint cards to be used or will a fingerprint card produced by local LEO be accepted?
11 Replies

10645 Views

Last post by bblhd672
Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:07 am
Buy a Shotgun, a Double Barreled Shotgun!

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Replies: 2
by The Annoyed Man » Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:09 pm

2 Replies

5999 Views

Last post by Bitter Clinger
Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:00 pm
Court says that bump stock isn't a machine gun

Last post by KBCraig
Replies: 8
by The Annoyed Man » Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:28 pm

8 Replies

7654 Views

Last post by KBCraig
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:14 pm
Anyone else buying guns, or ammo with stimulus check?

Last post by powerboatr
Replies: 28
by Jusme » Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:42 am
1

2

3
First post

Mrs. Jusme and I received our stimulus checks, over the weekend. Since she is retired, and I haven't missed any work, we have donated, a large...

Last post

Better save it to help pay your increased Federal Income taxes under Joe Bai Den as well as the increase in local taxes sure to follow due to the...
28 Replies

15669 Views

Last post by powerboatr
Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:45 pm
New toy enroute

Last post by AndyC
Replies: 60
by AndyC » Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:24 pm
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
First post

I'm not sure this qualifies as self-defense equipment, but this is being shipped to me today - 37 months after it was paid for:

Last post

I would love to see what that cannon does to some water melon, cantaloupes or milk jugs full of water. A big block of ballistic gel would also be...
60 Replies

29724 Views

Last post by AndyC
Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:44 pm
.357 mold

Last post by AndyC
Replies: 1
by AndyC » Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:53 am

First post

I've been waiting for a specific .357 MP 4-cavity mold but it's been out of stock for a while, so I ordered the 2-cavity in brass last night...

Last post

Arrived a day early - 2-banger MP C 358 165RF:

The C indicates a gas-checked design. Busy heat-cycling the blocks on my hot-plate and will cast...

1 Replies

5705 Views

Last post by AndyC
Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:24 pm
dry fire?

Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Replies: 2
by kpflounder » Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:18 pm

First post

Who practices dry fire? I've heard about mantis x and I'm intrigued. Thoughts? Anyone use it?
I'd love to practice draw and fire and be able to tell...

Last post

I have laser sights on a couple of my hand guns. I have practiced dry fire by watching the laser point as I pull the trigger. Any movement and that...

2 Replies

5873 Views

Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Feb 10, 2021 1:26 pm
Anyone carry a switchblade knife?

Last post by bowserb
Replies: 32
by bowserb » Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:12 pm
1

2

3

4
First post

I have thought about a weapon to carry in a 30.06 location--preferably one that I could deploy with one hand--and what came to mind was a switchblade...

Last post

I don't currently EDC a knife but I've thought about finding an assisted opening or automatic knife that could serve the many utility needs I often...
32 Replies

19790 Views

Last post by bowserb
Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:49 pm
.41 Magnum

Last post by SQLGeek
Replies: 17
by SQLGeek » Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:20 pm
1

2
First post

After talking with a couple of folks on the Reloading Discord server, I am convinced that I need a .41 Magnum in my life.

I have a pair of .357s,...

Last post

Thanks for the discussion. As to why .41 vs .44, I'm not looking to limit myself. I have a Ruger .44 Carbine so I would eventually like a Model 29 as...
17 Replies

13049 Views

Last post by SQLGeek
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:22 am
Reloading stuff

Last post by John
Replies: 7
by AndyC » Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:48 pm

First post

I just got in a new 8-cavity 9mm mold (115gr) from MP Molds in Slovenia:

Looking forward to breaking this in.

Last post

I'd suggest going to and plugging in your caliber along with the various bullet weights (and the powders you have) just so you can get an idea of the...

7 Replies

6965 Views

Last post by John
Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:13 pm

New Topic

22 topics • Page 1 of 1

Return to Board Index

Information

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Guns and Other Self Defense Equipment

Forum permissions