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Hey all, I inherited some old firearms. Pictured are the S&W .357 Highway Patrolman, Thompson .50 Muzzleloader (light wood) and Springfield 1873 (Dark wood). Not pictured is a Remington 700 .243 and a Winchester 70 30-06. I also got a non-firing replica, and I'm hoping the group can help me...

As you are aware, Colorado State University recently banned guns from campus. This means there are no longer any school campuses that allow CCW, to my knowledge. I'm sure these bans do not stop everyone from carrying into their school. Now think of it this way, does this weapons ban effectively...

I've only got three holsters with level 2 retention. One is a tactical holster for my XD45 with taclite. I use it for my hikes. The other two are shoulder holsters, one for the XD40 and the other for the S&W 637. The question: Is the shoulder holster a good option for OC? Both my shoulder rigs...

I had an interesting, and fun, shooting day with a cop friend of mine. He's a recent addition to the force. We headed to an open hilly area, proper backstops and what not. Set up multiple targets and had a blast. The suggestion I found most interesting from my friend was to practice drawing...

I'm shooting with a LEO friend of mind next week. He's going to try my XDs 40 and 45 and I get to try his issued 9mm M&P. He asked if I could bring any snap caps to simulate a failure. While I don't have any 9mm caps, I do have some for 380. Would it be wise/safe to use the 380 fakes in his...

In the process of praising my XD40 to my father-in-law about a couple months ago, I convinced him to get one himself. He has a little more cash then me so he bought an XDm in .40 It only occured to me, about a week ago, that I could borrow his and compare the two side by side. Which is exactly...

In colorado, just 8 blocks from my house, there is a bank that was robbed by two armed guys. This bank is right next to the grocery store I frequent. The BG fled East on 120th, possibly towards the highway I-25. They drove about 8 blocks before they were stopped by police. A 15 second gunfight...

My XD40 shoulder hoslter was very uncomfortable last time I wore it, must be from all that time at the gym:D. Last night I decided to adjust the holster. The wife was out, I was home alone so I put on a firearm movie, Targets (gave me the heebie jeebies) and poured a nice glass of ice cold...

Regular traffic stop, for a lack of front license plate. (I know I should have one) My revolver was wedged between the seat and the center console. Simply posistioning my leg in the right spot concealed the gun from view of the officer on my side, the officer on the passenger side could still...

For summer carry I'll be tucking my 637 IWB under a T-shirt. Problem is my job puts me out in the summer sun all day on 300 plus degree asphalt. And I do sweat, a lot in all that heat. There is no barrier between my holster (and gun) and my skin. How can I protect my holster against sweat...

When you carry one, where do you carry it? On your person though. If it is in the car it is a car gun, not a back up. Right now I carry my BUG on the waist right behind the primary. Primary sits @3:30 BUG sits @4:30. I have a shoulder rig for the BUG and a pocket holster, I'm considering an...

I'm going to finish up my course in EMT-B in May. I plan on continuing my education to EMT-P or even Fire/Rescue. I really have my heart set on this career path. My course instructor is antigun and sees no reason EMS would need to protect themselves. She believes police are always around. As...

How can you tell the difference between frame type? ie: J or K frame Is there a way to tell at glance or do you have to give a closer inspection?

I've been hearing that Mexico is really becoming a rough place. Police are openly attacked many times with millitary grade weapons. RPG'sm, grendades, M60's. A big area of conflict is a boarder town in Mexico that feeds many illegal things, mostly drugs, up I25. I25 just happens to run right...

The first time I cleaned my carry gun I overdid it with the cleaning solvent and oil. Saturated the gun with the cleaning solvent and didn't allow it to dry before oil. That only made it worse. But being a newbie I threw the gun in the holster on my hip and went on my way. At the end of the day...

I did a search and couldn't find anything so I'm opening a new thread. For those states that allow open carry, the firearm must be cleary presented on your hip correct? A shoulder rig carries the gun right over you hip, so would that be considered legal? Right now I open carry OWB holster on the...

I'm curious what you guys feel about this. I've recently toyed with the idea of carrying a firing taser in addition to my trusty XD45. I pocket a stun gun from time to time, especially if I know my firearm isn't welcome but the taser still flies under the radar. I haven't dropped the money to...

Do I need any type of special choke in my shotgun to shoot steel shot out of it? I'm going after some geese this weekend, first time, and I just want to make sure I have everything correct. I imagine a full choke would be ideal, but do I need anything special for the steel shot?

Who knows a good place to legally shoot in Colorado, without going to a range? Trying to save money on range fees. I live near Denver, somewhere preferably close.:o

Looking to get into a rifle soon, before bans take effect. I need a good starter rifle. One that is auto loading preferred. Decent caliber since I'm not sure what I'll be using it for as of yet. Possibly deer, maybe small game, even take a few shots at varmint. Is there a rifle versatile enough...