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On the TV news they keep making a point of saying that the 'vigilante' may be prosecuted. I think he should be applauded. -Apple http://www.dailypress.com/news/final/stories/05348sy0.htm Suspect in failed robbery hospitalized Chanello's to make delivery changes By Stephanie Barrett Daily...

With the local newspaper. I am sick to death of writting letter to the stinking editor in response to their... nevermind, here, read it yourself. Their editorial in today's paper: Handguns Weekend pattern of violence is all too common "Eight years ago, when Stephanie McSweeney was 6 years...

I was just reading a topic regarding a woman who was terrified of a handgun held by a UNIFORMED COP. Then it occurred to me: maybe I have gone over the edge into paranoia but I feel with all of the media attention school shootings etc... are getting, it not only A) encourages attention-starved...

My brother has heard me talk firearms for a while now and has decided that it is time to buy himself a handgun. What I need is: A)Where are some good gun shops on the north side of Atlanta? B)Is it legal in Georgia to drive around with a pistol in the car? I bought my first handgun in Ga...

I was pondering the question of hollowpoints when a thought occurred to me: Why not just make a handgun with a larger diameter bore? Now, I do NOT suggest a proportional increase in powder charge since that would be more than the vast majority of people could reasonably handle. How about a...

For those who scoff at public schools: My semester project for the kids was to build a 'device' to shoot a golf ball into a large coffee can from at least 2 meters away. They also get points for the max distance they can heave the ball. They have to include a description of how their device...

I have seen some people post that for security purposes they mix hollow points/frangible and ball ammo. If you do (or have thought about it) in what order do you have them? Alternating one-for-one or first half magazine one type then switch? Thanks in advance.

Just came across this. The last bit is the most interesting. Take it for what it's worth and Season's Greetings! States won by Gore: 19 States won by Bush: 29 Counties won by Gore: 677 Counties won by Bush: 2,434 Pop. of counties won by Gore: 127 million Pop. of counties won by Bush: 143...

Anyone know where I might find , ideally, a computer animation of a revolver's action or some good diagrams that go through it in steps? THanks in advance.

Ladies and gentlemen of TFL, I would just like to share my joy. I was driving home today and flicked on my radio. Was it more political babble , more ads for personal hygene products? No! It was actually a smart ad for the local gun show this weekend. The first thing I heard was a set of...

I was reading the local paper this morning and ran across the following column. The writer is a self-pronounced "bed-wetting liberal". I couldn't let it go without sending the guy a letter. Here is the link and my reply. Do me a favor and give me a critique. Thanks in advance...

THis may be extraneous but I was thinking the other day that it might be nice to have a dedicated forum for scientific data on firearms and reviews for ammo. Let's say I take a new firearm out and chronograph it or use a new style/manufacture of ammo. It might be usefull to be able to enter...

I am borrowing from FUD and some other folks and their questions about revolver versus self-loader accuracy. I have also seen several posts about how (not a flame, just reporting data) LEO accuracy went into the weeds after a switch from 6-shot to 15-round handguns, Turnstiles to Tupperware...

I took my father to the shooting range today. He is retired and hasn't been in good health for several years. After a heart attack, two knee replacements, pace maker... he is realizing that he is in his waning years and has sometimes been depressed about the whole thing. He doesn't get out...

I recently replied to a position article in the paper calling for further gun control measures after a 15-year old boy shot his brother in the face. One of the supports I used in my counter-argument was the fact that Prohibition in the early part of last century didn't work. I remember my...

I just came in from an indoor pistol range. There I was in my own lane with a brand new .22 SA revolver, alone and happy at the serenity of being able to get familiar with my new acquisition and to focus on what I jokingly call my marksmanship skills when the door opened and two youths walked...

I need some info on pocket pistols. If you own one then , please, tell me what size groups you get and at what ranges . Also include the name of the weapon and caliber. If you are atypical (illegitimate son of William Tell, have been shooting since the Chinease invented fireworks, or were...

I have a little question: I was at a gun store looking for some ammo. Some of it was steel cored. Why use a steel core? Better penetration? Is it much better than simple jacketed rounds? Work at handgun velocities? Any info would be appreciated. ------------------ Those who use arms well...

I am considering painting my sights with flourescent paint. Has anyone done this and might have any advice before I try? Specificaly: which color(s) are best? Dots or squares? What brands of paint/suppliers? I have seen glowing 'stickers', any recommendations? Thanks in advance:^)