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Friends, This weekend I finished my first NRA Instructor certification courses (Basic Pistol, and Personal Protection). And, I can't help but get a little emotional here ... this seems like a good time to say what is in my heart. In late 1998 I became concerned about the municipal lawsuits...

Well, I shot a qualification today for an NRA instructors' course. Tough, for me. 50 foot bullseye targets (at 50 feet), from both Isoceles stance, and one-handed shooting. That one-handed string nearly cost me ... Well, as I'm working my way through this, I do their little test for eye...

Did a qualification today, and was reminded of the loooooooong trigger pull of my K9. I like this firearm, find it a great carry gun, but the trigger pull is pretty long. Good from a safety standpoint, but I tend to think it could be just as safe with half the length of pull. I've heard of...

Extending our tax return today, and couldn't help but laugh at this web site. Even the IRS has a sense of humor ... ;) http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/ <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>TYLER, TX. High school junior, Tanya Taylor, took home her first...

Well, I've been reluctant to bring this up, assuming that I am one of the few at TFL with this embarassing afflication. But of late, I've concluded that I may actually be only one of many who suffer from this malady. I say this with trepidation and shame, but ... but ... I fear I can no longer...

Just noticed that www.sksbuyback.org is down. Does anyone know if this is permanent ... have they pulled it because the deadline was 1/1/2000 and they see no reason to keep the info up? If so, this is a shame, because it was a great example to show people who didn't believe 'they' would ever...

I've thought of buying these at gun shows, but I wondered about the quality. Cabela's has 'Bore-stores' for $9 to $10, and 'sack-ups' are $4.50 to $6 (with a deal for 6). Since I'm trusting these things for medium / long-term storage, does anyone have any suggestions? Seems like a bad place to...

Some time back, we had a thread on TFL about the NEA's (National Education Association ... the teachers' union) anti-self defense activities. This included, as I recall, an attempt to survey students. I sent Bob Chase an email at the time, simply asking for confirmation of those reports. His...

It's clear from watching the growth of the so-called Million Mom March that they are receiving significant financial and political help. We know the connection of Donna Dees-Thomases to Hillary Clinton, and the media. And, George Soros and other donors have been pumping big money into this...

I've thought of buying these at gun shows, but I wondered about the quality. Cabela's has 'Bore-stores' for $9 to $10, and 'sack-ups' are $4.50 to $6 (with a deal for 6). Since I'm trusting these things for medium / long-term storage, does anyone have any suggestions? Seems like a bad place...

I'm looking for an authoritative source regarding the relative physical strength of men and women. I've heard that a 150 pound man is X stronger than a 150 pound woman, on average. Seems I saw a table somewhere with this kind of information. My point is that women, especially, tend to argue...

[request ... please, let's keep the abortion debate (per se) on the sideline in this thread, as long as possible ... I really don't have strong feelings in that debate, other than to recognize the tragedy on both sides.] This weekend I saw an old friend and his wife. We meet once each year in...

We don't receive Fox News on our local cable. They tell me they are 'in negotiations' to add this service. I've told my cable company that I'll switch to satellite on September 1 if I can't get Fox News. I had seen some favorable comments here at TFL regarding Fox News, and on a recent trip...

When I read the AK-47.net discussion forum, it sounds as though there are no Chinese AK-47 parts left in the U.S. I gather Clinton barred their import some time back, but don't companies like Brownell's or Gun Parts Corp stock such parts? (I hear Tapco is 'out', for example.) If not, are...

One of our local shops has had one of these on display for some time. Pricey, but well below 'MSRP'. They call it a 'slabside', apparently with some disdain. While it says 'Target Model' on the side, it appears to be this 'Competition Model' per my review of Ruger's web site. This sidearm...

Earlier this week I attended a federal hearing regarding the Bob Stewart .50 BMG case. The government's expert witness described how he assembled one of Stewart's kits, and then test fired a .50 BMG blank - brass, with a primer and small charge of powder. The defense attorney argued that this...

Go to their home page at www.mothersarms.org , and click on 'Enter our Raffle Today!'. They're offering six days of handgun training at Gunsmoke Training in Raton, New Mexico. Lodging is included, and the class is worth $1,250. They're selling only 100 tickets for each of the two classes...

Just noticed over the weekend that some Kahr's came with this finish, at a small premium price. I'm not familiar with it, and wonder what its reputation is for durability, etc.? Thanks. Regards from AZ

As reported via email, and also see www.keepandbeararms.com - as well as www.maadigriffin.com . KeepAndBearArms.com SPECIAL REPORT ********************************* http://www.keepandbeararms.com/newsarchives/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=280 U.S. vs. STEWART -- ATF MISFIRES AGAIN...

Hear me out, please. I've thought of offering my services to introduce people to firearms. Placing an ad in the local, neighborhood newspaper, and basically saying something like: 'Introduction to Firearms Course - if you've considered purchasing a firearm for self defense, and don't know...