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I just reviewed the laws regarding the transportation of firearms in one's vehicle. The regulations regarding concealable handguns are much more restrictive than those for long guns. I know that it is unlawful to possess a loaded weapon of any kind in one's car in the state of CA (unless you have a CCW permit). So my question is this. Is it legal to carry an UNLOADED shotgun in one's backseat and keep ammo in the glove compartment (or anywhere not attached to the gun) in California?
By unloaded I mean no ammo attached to the gun. However, I also meant to imply that the shotgun would not have a trigger lock.
I was aware of being able to keep a shotgun in the trunk, separate from the ammo. I've gone to the range many times. I was just wondering whether or not one could transport an unloaded, uncased and unlocked shotgun WITHIN REACH inside the vehicle with ammo also in the vehicle. Why? In case crime and violence reach a point where it would be better to have it close by rather than not when driving somewhere. It could deter a carjacking or serve as a means of protecting oneself or others from imminent violence.


I've been researching and trying out different handguns for about a year now. I'm comfortable shooting my husband's Springfield 1911, .45, and have also shot a Glock 17, 9mm. I'm very impressed with the reviews on the Sig P226 and plan on trying it the next time I go to the range. I don't know which caliber I'd like though. Ideally, I'll try both. I purchased .40cal ammo to take with me, and will probably purchase 9mm at the range if they have the weapon in both calibers. Which do you prefer, and is the recoil much different than a 1911 .45?

Also, I had an ongoing issue with the Glock 17 jamming up on me. Never happened with the 1911, but the guys at the range said the Glock is sensitive to a loose grip. I felt like I was strangling it, lol, but it still jammed. It was clean and in good condition. Like I said, I never had an issue with the heavier 1911. I did like the hand feel of the Glock though...


I have always been active with handguns, but am just recently getting into long rifles and hunting. I don't want to go way over the top with my first purchase, which I have a tendancy to do...

I have found a few combo rifles that come with scopes and one even comes with a case. I know as a general rule to stay away from combos. However, all of the rifles have received really good reviews from what I have found online. I figure if the optics aren't the greatest, then I can always replace them down the road when I become better educated on scopes and such.

I am going with something in 270, but am curious to see which of these would you recommend?

Weatherby Vanguard Package
Mossberg 4X4 package (with or without the skeleton stock)
Savage Arms package in stainless

I also like the Tikka, but would have to buy optics seperately.


I currently have a Walther P22. I love the gun's comfort and very small size which makes it very easy to conceal and very comfortable to shoot. This gun fits without a holster comfortably in my waste line on my side. I read several reviews and found that most people either love it or hate it. I'm kind of in between. It does like to jam if you do not keep the gun oiled frequently. I'm looking for something with a higher caliber with good reliability and around the same size as the P22. I do not particularly like Glock because I hate not having a hammer. So if anyone has any suggestions on a similar higher caliber but yet very small pistol with a hammer please let me know. I just need the same or similar dimensions and also light weight. Thanks.


Im in 9th grade and I have to write ANYTHING about anything, Here it is. This is the first part.

Chapter 1: General Doctor

Today in the small clinic of Cottonwood, New York, Dr. Freemore had noticed something odd. He woke up at 5:45 AM and ate breakfast as usual. He dressed up for work as a General Doctor and drove to work in the chilly day of fall. He was 34 years old and had practiced to be an Infectious Disease Specialist (IDS). An IDS would review a patienta��s medical records, including X-rays, laboratory reports, etc. He would check if his patienta��s had any type of disease including bacteria, virus, fungi, and parasites. But he wanted something simpler and that would make his life less complex and became a General Doctor. He still wasna��t been married. He had no TV and a laptop, which he used for his work and nothing more. A big event could happen and he would be unaware of it. Matthewa��s life was very simple and relaxing until today.
During the last 3 months, 5 of his patients had experienced similar but odd symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, and most unusual of all, weakened muscle tissue. One of them passed away, his name was Oscar. Oscar was already 57 and weak, but still in good shape. He often traveled around the world to see the most exotic places. His death had been unexpected and family members had asked why. Dr. Freemore, also known as Matthew responded by saying that it was a bacteria that he caught when he traveled to Africa that attacked his organs. He knew that it was a lie but he might have become a suspect in his unexpected death, especially if Oscara��s family had known about Freemorea��s past records.
Matthew began to worry if this new disease would murder his other patients. He went home to relax and thought and even though he tried not to think about it, he did. 3 days went on and another of his 5 patients already died. This time it was a young female, about the age of 27. Her name was Jessica. She was slim and was originally from France. This time, Freemore knew that her family would get skeptical and eventually tell the cops. He found out when one his co-workers had told him. He grabbed a weeka��s worth of provisions; a couple of old clothes and ran away as soon as he heard sirens of the police in front of his small, isolated house.
He escaped through his rear door, in silence and disappeared into the midnight darkness. He did not know the streets well as he always drove to his job and never really went outside except to shop for food. As he walked he began to question where he could go. He didna��t really have a a�?reala�? companion in the last couple of years. Matthew just though and though as he kept walking to the middle of nowhere until he wasa�� nowhere. He turned around and maybe he could he could retrace his steps. No luck. He was in the middle of a parking lot, the size for a shopping center. The only thing making him see was a dim light near him from a lamppost that kept blinking. Matthew began to get anxious and took a pill from his briefcase. His black suit made him somewhat concealed with the darkness, except for his white shirt and his skin that was beginning to get pale.
a�?Hello? Is anybody out there?a�? he loudly stammered. Hoping to get a response, he became even more nervous and checked his cell phone. No signal. He moved on and maybe, just maybe somebody would be waiting for him. He wanted somebody to be close to him and regretted running away from the cops. And thata��s when he first heard the footsteps. It was a few feet in front of him. Possibly someone or something heard him when he yelled for help. No, it couldna��t have been something. Matthew was smart enough not to believe in any of this stuff.
Of course, he had prepared when he left the house, so he bought a handgun. It was a Browning Hi-Power, (which looked like an average handgun) but he did not exactly how to shoot it. He unlocked the safety and tried pointing forward as professional as possible.
a�?Who is that?a�? he said is a smooth loud calm voice. As the footsteps got closer, the dim light showed the footsteps was a human figure. He wanted to yell but what if it was someone who wanted to hurt him? His sweat began to touch his shaved beard and his hands began to sway.
a�?Ahhhhhh!!!a�?
He ran as fast as possible and shot his gun backward toward the a�?humana�? as he was yelling in fear. He couldna��t possibly shoot a human but he didna��t want to get hurt. His veins were pumping with adrenaline and he did not bother to think for one second. He was panting and was running really fast. He ended up in a glass door....


Theres been talk lately about the Federal Government reviewing Chicago's ban on handguns. Considering that Chicago is one of the most violent cities in America, residents of the city can not protect themselves. Right now the only people in the city of Chicago that have guns are The Corrupt Police Department and the violent criminals who buy and import the weapons illegally. from other cities or though the black market. The ban on handguns only affects regular, everyday people who purchase their guns Legally and follow the law and only want to protect themselves and their families, businesses, etc. Places that have lax gun control laws or no gun control laws at all have lower violent crime rates yet the Empire of Daley still refuses to acknowledge that he is clearly wrong about his gun control law.

Will the federal government next year vote Chicago's Handgun law unconstitutional or will the law stay and Chicago's violence climb higher?


any comments stories about taurus 22 hand guns? wat did u think of it would u recomend it?


i want to use it for target practice but i want it dead accurate so i can hit anything from as far away as possible i want it to be a handgun with as many extras as possible (flashlight laser silencer) I am thinking of purchasing the Cybergun taurus Pt because of good reviews and they say it is accurate i do not want a gas gun soo i want it electric or spring pleeezzz answer i have to get it quick


Need advice on this. I am recently going to purchase a new handgun. I have narrowed my search down to the Ruger P95, and the S&W Sigma 9mm. I like the design of both, I have heard that the trigger for the Sigma is a hard pull, and have read a few posts about it breaking all together. I haven't seen any bad reviews about the Ruger. I need help with the pros and cons about each one. And also an expected price if you can. Thanks in advance, Nick


I really like the looks of the fnp and heard some good reviews. The Glock is pretty much the cadillac of guns. But the grip looks too steep. So any problems with either? It will b used for range and home defense. I Have sort of small hands not real small though. That FNP is really good looking and heard some good stuff bout it.


I just recently purchased a Jg bar off of airsoftgi. I dont really have a problem at distances (for obvious reasons) but im worried about other people getting to close for it to be very helpful. In the matches i play with my Friends the closest i got to someone (they came to me) was about 10 ft which would be really hard to try to use the Jg bar on them. I want a small gun like a handgun or a mac 11. Preferably one i could fit in a shoulder or thigh holster. I'm only looking to spend around 20 dollars. I am not a fan of gas pistols, because i read all these reviews about how the valves always leak and the fact that you have to buy the actual gas doesn't settle well with me. Im not really looking for a spring one (unless it performs amazingly) either because if i have like 2 guys heading towards me and they're within 20ft then i would like something semi auto such as an electric pistol. Although i heard electric pistols were unreliable. I would just like to know what the best course of action is and where i could get a good deal.


Well I'm looking to buy my first handgun. I'm looking at the s&w sw9ve or the sw40ve. Same price...looks like the both have good reviews (besides heavy trigger pull) But whats the better buy? 40cal is more powerful but the 9mm is more accurate and has less recoil. I'm thinking of getting the 40...most police agencies use it...and I do plan on becoming a police officer. Any thoughts...or advice. (I have shot before to have not shot a 40 though)
I know some of you are saying to buy a glock but 2 things. Its not in my price range. 2nd is I will not buy a used gun


Can anybody give me a review of this .45 handgun?


I'm buying a gun in a few months when I turn 18 (October 7th) and I would like your recommendation. I have about $1000 to spend and I was thinking of an "assault" rifle but I'm open to a handgun. What do you recommend for the assault rifle? I would like it to be reliable, accurate, powerful (of course these three). Online there are alot of reviews but these three came up what do you think?
-Rock River Arms Entry Tactical M4
-DSA Arms STG 58
-Galil ARM 7.62
Some people told me that I should buy a handgun for the $1000 and then wait till I have more money when I'm older and buy a better and more expensive "assault rifle". For the handgun I would like something for self defense like if a person is trying to shoot up a mall i'm at, tries to mug me, invades my house etc.

Feel free to ask me questions if you need to. (email is fuddckbush@yahoo.com)

P.S. If you are wondering why I need an "assault" rifle, I don't really know either. They're pretty cool, and if the shit hits the fan in this country (like rioting/rouge government/or zombies lol) it wouldn't hurt to have a great gun around.


Spurred by a gunman's rampage in Binghamton, two New York lawmakers want to limit the duration of state handgun licenses and require renewals every five years.
Sen. Eric Schneiderman and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin say ita��s time to reform the a�?dangerous lifetime permit system.a�? They pointed to the April 3 mass shooting at the American Civic Association by licensed handgun owner Jiverly Wong, who killed 13 people and then himself.
They say current laws dona��t require any review of a licenseea��s subsequent criminal convictions, mental health or behavior that might raise red flags.
New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties require permit renewals every three to five years, but both Democrats say state law prohibits that in other counties. Schneiderman represents Manhattan. Paulin is from Westchester.


Neither of them represent any of us in upstate NY and want to bring their gun laws up here! They have already shown us that these laws do NOT work! In Albany one supporter from NYC told us that her friend was shot and killed in a Brooklyn housing project! I find this interesting that they would use this to support their agenda because they have this law and it obviously does not work!!!!!
HEALTHY GOVERMENT Show those stats I would love to see them!
ZAZA Thanks for your sympathy
We do not have prisons in every town but we do have quite a few and that is how my father supported us growing up.


is punisher a good weapon in resident evil 4. is it better then the handgun that you start out with? review the punisher for me plz


I am getting ready to enter a police academy and need advice on which handgun to purchase. I don't want a revolver and don't have a fortune to spend. $300 or so. I don't want to buy a hi-point because of bad reviews, but I can not afford a Taurus, because they are almost $500. What is a good in between gun. Oh, 9mm or .380


I've got a few, but all are 15 years old or more. I started looking for information on them and realized none are still being made today. Then I found out the Colt Python wasn't being made either, dashing my hopes of buying a new one.


I am about to purchase my first semi auto handgun. I have decided on a caliber .9mm. I have also narrowed it down to a few gun makers based on price, they way the shoot, and the way they felt in my hand. They are springfield xd, glock , or S&W. I have heard negative reviews about semi auto S&W's. I need something thats going to be reliable and easy to maintain. Any honest opinions will be much appreciated.


I would like to hear from anyone who owns a taurus model 92 handgun. I am interested in purchasing one and would like some reviews. Thanks for your time.


reviews for 22 caliber handguns


when i turn 21 i want to buy a handgun and get my concealed gun permit... from all of the reviews i want to buy a glock 36. of course i'm going to do plenty of shooting before i buy one, know how to handle it safely and effectively. i'm aware of the "lack" of safety.

i'm also pretty set on the .45 round, any opinions as to what would be another good choice for a gun?


Hey there. I'm not new to shooting, but most of my experience involves AR's and handguns since I am former military. I'm looking for an entry-level bolt rifle, mostly for target use but which could also take a deer if I decide to start hunting. I'd prefer to spend $600-700 so that I have some cash left for good optics. I'm leaning toward .308 because ammo prices and recoil are reasonable. I try to avoid "exotic" rounds in my firearms.

I was originally leaning toward the Remington 700, but today I was reading up on the Tikka rifles and they seem to be getting pretty amazing reviews. I also like the Ruger compact series. It's a bit above my price range but if I decide it's the superior choice, I just might spring for it.

Any tips are appreciated. I'd prefer comments from folks who actually own a rifle of the sort I described, not someone like me who's just read a bunch of reviews. Thanks in advance!


I held this gun and fell in love with it but I've never heard of the maker - an Israeli gunmaker. Magnum Research.

I'm between this gun and a Springfield XDm. Reviews and opinions welcome.


I am presently located in the State of Ohio. Ohio affords more freedom than my previous state of New Jersey in Firearms laws. I visited a Pawn shop in Ohio, and they have handguns in a display case, and shotguns and rifles (about 3 of each) on the wall (matter of fact, someone was selling a .380 to the guys at the counter when I walked in.) I asked the shop the rules of a Gun purchase, and they advised me that I must:

1) Update my identification to the state of Ohio, as Federal law requires that firearms transfers be done between individuals of the same state, in the same state; and

2) That I would have my info entered into the Instant Check computer for the Approve, Deny, or Delay response. (I imagine this applied to the handguns -and- long guns, but that is one of my questions.)

I have previously posted, because I have a challenging legal matter that basically boils down to the Federal laws of firearms vs. the State laws of firearms, especially since Ohio goes by the Federal Instant Check, not a State one. This is what I am describing:

In NJ on May of 2006, Deposed in October of 2007, I was convicted of New Jersey 2C:39-5, which is Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. NJ went to -town- to paint me as a Felon! The charge was NOT downgraded, and the word Weapon was used. (This is important; it was not a Weapon, I will explain in the next paragraph.) I was placed on 2 yars probation, since I had no record to warrant Prison. My probation is done. It was State probation, and NJ took my DNA. They really made me feel like I killed someone, and really gave it their best effort to ensure I had a 'record.' The problem is with their law... (continue to next paragraph, this is what I mean:)

In NJ, a BB Gun or Pellet gun is -legally,0 under NJ law, to be a 'Weapon.' They do not use the word Firearm; it is 'weapon,' so it can mean anything they want it to mean. After I was robbed outside of my vehicle the night in May 2006, I called the authorities. They came to where I was, since I had a black eye and no keys, wallet, or phone. The Police searched my vehicle, and found a BB Gun. They interrupted my Statement to the police, arrested me, towed my vehicle, arrested me on an outstanding traffic warrant, and I was free 2 days later because the warrant was taken care of, just not out of their computer. (Ever had a judge say to you 'Why are you here?' when he looks at paperwork, and the Police brought you in? I have.) I went -back- to the Detectives to finish my statement, and explain the BB Gun that was found in my vehicle. (NJ law made it impossible for me to come up with an acceptable explanation, so I explained it was to scare off a would-be attacker with a real weapon as I sped off, if I was robbed in the city. It was the truth, but it did not 'work.') I was again free.

3 months and 1 week later, I was pulled over for a traffic warrant and had a no-bail Felony Warrant for Possession of a Weapon. I was flabbebrgasted. I could not make this up if I tried. (Thank you for staying with me in my dilemma.) I really question whether or not the Federal Instant Check will issue a Deny because of this. I would -expect- it to issue a Delay response, because BB Guns are NOT Firearms, and although NJ uses the word 'projectile' to not differentiate between an item that would either make a squirrel jump or kill a 400-pound man, Federal law does not recognize BB Guns as firearms.

Because of this GLARING discrepancy between NJ and OH and Federal law (OH being in line with Federal, NJ being the United States of NJ,) My questions are:

1) What happens if the Federal Instant Check turns up a "Delay" response?

2) Will it turn up a "Delay" response when it sees my information?

I am asking because if it turns up 'Delay,' I would like to participate in te process to prove it is not a disqualifying thing to own at least even a Long gun under the laws of Ohio and Federal. I also wonder:

3) If it turned up 'Deny,' do I have the right to appeal for a review of that based on the facts of the 'conviction' I outlined?

4) Is Ohio a 'Brady' State?

5) Does the Instant Check decision apply to Long Guns only, or both Long Guns and Handguns? --- I have also heard I can own a Long Gun with my Fake Felony.

Thank you for answering this, it means a lot to me. Sincerely, - Joseph


I'm looking to buy a home defense/target/all around handgun and I narrowed it down to either a Glock 19 or a Glock 21SF. I like the reviews on the G21 SF, but I'm hesistant bec. of the higher cost of ammo (.45ACP) and limited after market accessories. Plus, I've heard that it is very hard to conceal. But I've always wanted to try out a .45ACP.

With the G19, I am attracted to it bec. of the comparatively low cost of ammo and the abundance of after market accessories Plus a higher mag capacity and concealability. The glock 17 is also good but I live in a !5 mag cap state and its still a full size auto.

I owned a CZ 75B before and I loved it. I know how the 9mm shoots.

I just cant decide. Help me out guys.
What the difference in cost of ammo for 50rd box of .45ACP and 9mm?


New York v. Quarles

Police chased Quarles , a rape suspect , through a supermarket. Finally catching and handcuffing him, they found he had an empty shoulder holster. An officer asked him where the gun was. Nodding toward some empty boxes, Quarles said,a�? The gun is over there.a�? The police retrieved a loaded .38 caliber handgun from a box. Quarles was charged with illegal possession of a gun . At trail, the judge excluded Quarlesa��s statement and the gun from evidence because Quarles was not given Miranda warnings before being questioned. The prosecution appealed , claiming the Miranda rule should not in an emergency situation given the guna��s danger to the public. The New York Appellate Division and Court of Appeals both rejected the prosecutiona��s argument and affirmed the trail courts decision. The U.S supreme Court granted certiorari. The issue before the court : should there be a public safety exception to the Miranda rule?



Im looking for a cool, reliable, 380 or 9mm handgun. I went to my local shop and these 2 are the ones im on the fence about. Does anyone own both or has anyone seen a review on both? Anyone have any other ideas?


Thanks


What's the going rate for a surplus Enfield number 4 that hasn't been "sporterized" buy some amateur gunsmith, is mechanically sound, and will shoot straight?
I want to find a nice quality "daily driver" for game hunting. I have friends who tell me that SKS's are the bargain deer gun, but I think that they're a little underpowered comared to the .303 and the Enfield's really got more historical appeal to me. It also appears that the "new in crate" Mausers that were being practically given away all over the place 10 years ago are sold now, so prices for Enfields and Mausers have almost reached parity.
I'm left-eye cross dominant, so I learned to work bolt action rifles right handed before finding out that I was very uncomfortable sighting through a scope using my right eye. With handguns I've always just tipped my head to the right.
There's no way I'm going to spring for a left-handed rifle ordered new from a factory. I figure I'll buy the scope adapting kit for the Enfield I've seen favorably reviewed, wear an eyepatch, and still be hundreds of dollars to the good.
I've looked around quite a bit online and I see posts on forums from enthusiasts who claim to have bought really excellant examples for well under $500. ($250 in some cases.) When I find actual online dealers with webpages, they all seem to think that any Enfield out there is some kind of museum piece commanding well over $500.
What's really a decent price range, and where do I start looking?


Please Tell Me What You Think About It

In the late 1980's and early 1990's, the frequency of crimes involving firearms became a very public issue. The attempted assassination of President Reagan and critical wounding of numerous police officers in a highly publicized shootout with bank robbers in California raised the issue of the need to ban certain types of weapons. For nearly a decade, the need for an assault weapons ban was a hotly debated subject. In 1994, Congress succumbed to public pressure and passed the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban. Eventually, the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban was proven to be an impotent piece of legislation due to it's ineffectiveness in banning true assault weapons, and its near uselessness as a crime prevention tool.
During the 1980s and early 1990s, Assault Weapons and other semiautomatic firearms were involved in a number of highly publicized mass murder incidents that raised public concern about the accessibility of high powered, military-style weaponry. Leta��s just take a moment and look at what an assault rifle is according to the law. The law classifies an assault weapon as "a semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following features: 1. a folding or telescoping stock; 2. a pistol grip; 3. bayonet lugs; 4. a flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and 5. a grenade launcher." While the frequency of "drive-by bayonetings" dropped dramatically, the use of true assault weapons in crime did not. Indeed, Assault Weapons were involved in 10 %, of 15 mass shooting incidents occurring between 1984 and 1993, but when looking at the nationa��s gun crime problem more broadly, AWs were used in only a minority of gun crimes prior to the 1994 federal ban,. Numerous studies have examined the use of AWs in crime prior to the federal ban. According to these accounts, AWs typically accounted for up to 8% of guns used in crime, similarly, the most common AWs prohibited by the 1994 federal ban accounted for between 1% and 6% of guns used in crime according to the F.B.I. One must ponder, why would legislatures expend so much energy on outlawing guns which, except for appearances, are no more dangerous than many other guns? The answer is that most of the legislators who wrote and voted for the gun bans have never actually studied the functional characteristics of "assault weapons." Gun bans are not drafted by technical experts who compare guns at a firing range. Instead, the ban was derived by flipping through a picture book of guns, and picking out the guns which looked most menacing. When one of the sponsors of the ban was challenged about what an "assault weapon" really was, the Senator replied that he knew one when he saw one.
Although AWs are used in a small percentage of gun crimes, some have argued that AWs are more likely to be used in crime than other guns, i.e., that AWs are more attractive to criminal than lawful gun users due to the weaponsa�� military-style features and their particularly large ammunition magazines. Yet the statistics tell otherwise. Even so, most survey evidence on the actual use of AWs suggests that offenders rarely use AWs in crime. In a 1991 national survey of adult state prisoners, 8% of the inmates reported possessing a a�?military-typea�? firearm at some point in the past. Similarly, while 10% of adult inmates and 5% of juvenile inmates in a Virginia survey reported having owned an AR, none of the adult inmates and only 1% of the juvenile inmates reported having carried them at crime scenes. In contrast, 4% to 8% of inmates surveyed in eight jails across rural and urban areas of Illinois and Iowa reported having used an Aw in committing crimes. On similar note, in 2005 the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a report that noted the top 10 firearms most frequently used in crimes, Interestingly enough, none of the firearms reported on the list were ever classified as an assault weapon, moreover, none of the weapons listed ever carried more than seven rounds .The relative rarity of AW use amongst criminals can be attributed to a number of factors. Many AWs are long guns, which are used in crime much less often than handguns. Also, AWs are more expensive and more difficult to conceal than the types of handguns that are used most frequently used by criminals. Despite their "evil" appearance, so-called "assault weapons" are no more dangerous than many non-semiautomatics. According to empirical evidence and police experience, the guns are not the weapons of choice of drug dealers or other criminals. Even if these guns played a significant role in violent crime, sociological evidence suggests that "assault weapon" legislation would not reduce the criminal misuse.
Furthermore, with all the controversy surrounding criminals and assault weapons, one must imagine if assault weapons really serve a purpose in modern day society. During the 1992 Los Angeles riots the Ak-47 assa
assault rifle was used successfully by Korean shopkeepers to fend off looters during the three days of civil unrest. Similarly, In the wake of hurricane katrina, many stranded survivors used the AR-15 assault rifle to protect themselves from violent looters and roaming bands of gangs. The simlicity and rugged reliability of the rifles mentioned above contributed to the success of these lawful citizens righteous preservation of life,liberty and property. Supporters of "assault weapon" legislation assert that they are not impinging on the right to bear arms because "assault weapons" are not "sporting guns." In fact, many "assault weapons" are well-suited for target shooting and other sports. The fact that some "assault weapons" are related in design history to military firearms does not mean that they are unsuitable for field sports. After all, firearms styled after military weapons have been the favorites of sportsmen throughout the United States. For competitive target-shooting, the m
. In fact, the Colt AR-15 and its ancestors, loaded with 20 or 30 round magazines, have long been required weapons in some Civilian Marksmanship competitions. Most of the other politically incorrect rifles outlawed by the gun bans are usable in other Civilian Marksmanship events, and are highly prized competition target guns. Before the "assault weapon" controversy erupted, the firearms experts with the California Department of Justice had privately warned that "assault weapon" legislation would devastate the world of target competition.
When the federal assault-weapons ban expired in September 2003, its fans claimed that gun crimes and police killings would surge dramatically. Sarah Brady, one of the nationa��s leading gun-control advocates, warned, "Our streets are going to be filled with AK-47s and Uzis. Well, more than 5 years have gone by and the only casualty has been gun-controllersa�� credibility. Letting the law expire only showed its uselessness. In fact, the FBI announced last


we should all have the right to bear arms, for protection, especially nowThe second amendment to the constitution:

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

or

Barack Obama.

THE FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:

Obama voted to ban hundreds of rifles and shotguns commonly used for hunting and sport shooting
Illinois Senate, SB 1195, 3/13/03

Obama endorsed a ban on all handguns
Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization general candidate questionnaire, 9/9/96
Politico, 03/31/08.

Obama voted to allow the prosecution of people who use a firearm for self-defense in their homes
Illinois Senate, S.B. 2165, vote 20, 3/25/04

Obama supported increasing taxes on firearms and ammunition by 500 percent
Chicago Defender, 12/13/99

Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sport shooting
United States Senate, S. 397, vote 217, 7/29/05

Obama opposes Right-to-Carry laws
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 4/2/08, Chicago Tribune, 9/15/04

Barack Obama would be the most anti-gun president in American history!

I wouldn't use one, and don't feel I need a gun, but what say you about this voting record of Mr. Obama?



How can he explain these votes to disarm law abiding citizens?

Obama voted to ban hundreds of rifles and shotguns commonly used for hunting and sport shooting
Illinois Senate, SB 1195, 3/13/03

Obama endorsed a ban on all handguns
Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization general candidate questionnaire, 9/9/96
Politico, 03/31/08.

Obama voted to allow the prosecution of people who use a firearm for self-defense in their homes
Illinois Senate, S.B. 2165, vote 20, 3/25/04

Obama supported increasing taxes on firearms and ammunition by 500 percent
Chicago Defender, 12/13/99

Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sport shooting
United States Senate, S. 397, vote 217, 7/29/05

Obama opposes Right-to-Carry laws
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 4/2/08, Chicago Tribune, 9/15/04



I am thinking of buying my first handgun, but I do not want to spend a ton. I found the Hi-Point and I think that is the one for me. Perfect price and I read great reviews on it.....except of course some people seem to hate it....but I cant decide on the 9mm or .40 cal. This will be nothing more than for home protection, so my wife will learn to shoot it as well. She is worried about the .40 having too much recoil for her, but I am not sure.

I have shot several handguns, but its been 10 years since I shot last so I cant even remember the difference.

any thoughts??


I am buying my first personal handgun and i just started a career in Law Enforcment. Im want to get a 40 cal Springfield Armory but just confused if i should get the regular XD 40 model or the new XDM 40 model. Which one would your prefer and how are the reviews compared.


I'm shopping around for a good handgun, and need to find a good free website where I can read a bunch of different reviews of handguns from impartial parties.


Please just on this PARTICULAR BRAND weapon. Pre-thanks are in order... < ' ( ( ( > <
Thumbs up for all your responses and I sincerely appreciate them. However, am goin' ta' leave the vote up to others because, basically I wanted personal opinions and I got em' ;). As for the purchasin' of one, I already have. The only upgrade was replacin' the original grips with Chip McCormick's Double Diamond Checkerd full size ones. Got a lot of good opinions and I thank you all ;) ;)... < ' (( ( > <


I noticed that the Sig 226R 9mm, Tactical is "silencer ready" (at least I think that is what it is). Does anyone know if this handgun is legal to purchase in the US? I know silencers are completely illegal, it is the review of the handgun that has me interested.

C

ps: let me know if I posted this in the wrong section. Still new to Yahoo Answers.


i have been looking around for a .22 handgun, i have look at smith and wesson, rogues, walther, sig ect. look at other simular question on yahoo. handgun reviews online, and holding alot of them, but i still haveing a problem picking one out. I'm looking for a good DURABLE (still play marine sometimes) reliable and accurate hand gun. I'm also prefure a semiauto.


Well this is the gun i chose to be my first starter gun that is actually a good defensive round. I have been using a .22 and learned many good habits with it. Now i choose the .40 to take me into the Good rounds like 45 40 and 9 i plan on buying some more handguns like the XD, M&P, and a 1911 down the road.

So was this a good choice any little reviews you can give me if you have it or know about it or your opinions on it? please no taurus bashers. i am fully aware of your arguements and they do not phase me so please just some good answers/.....

well thank you all...


President Bush's Accomplishments

Abortion & Traditional Values
1. Banned Partial Birth Abortion a�� by far the most significant roll-back of abortion on demand since Roe v. Wade. 2. Reversed Clinton's move to strike Reagan's anti-abortion Mexico Policy. 3. By Executive Order (EO), reversed Clinton's policy of not requiring parental consent for abortions under the Medical Privacy Act. 4. By EO, prohibited federal funds for international family planning groups that provide abortions and related services. 5. Upheld the ban on abortions at military hospitals. 6. Made $33 million available for abstinence education programs in 2004. 7. Supports the Defense of Marriage Act a�� and a Constitutional amendment saying marriage is between one man and one woman. 8. Requires states to conduct criminal background checks on prospective foster and adoptive parents. 9. Requires districts to let students transfer out of dangerous schools. 10. Requires schools to have a zero-tolerance policy for classroom disruption (reintroducing discipline into classrooms). 11. Signed the Teacher Protection Act, which protects teachers from lawsuits related to student discipline. 12. Expanded the role of faith-based and community organizations in after-school programs.
Budget, Taxes & Economy
1. Signed two income tax cuts, one of which was the largest dollar-value tax cut in world history. 2. Supports permanent elimination of the death tax. 3. Turned around an inherited economy that was in recession, and deeply shocked as a result of the 9/11 attacks. 4. Is seeking legislation to amend the Constitution to give the president line-item veto authority. 5. In process of permanently eliminating IRS marriage penalty. 6. Increased small business incentives to expand and to hire new people. 7. Initiated discussion on privatizing Social Security and individual investment accounts. 8. Killed Clinton's "ergonomic" rules that OSHA was about to implement; rules would have shut down every home business in America. 9. Passed tough new laws to hold corporate criminals to account as a result of corporate scandals. 10. Reduced taxes on dividends and capital gains. 11. Signed trade promotion authority. 12. Reduced and is working to ultimately eliminate the estate tax for family farms and ranches. 13. Fight Europe's ban on importing biotech crops from the United States. 14. Exempt food from unilateral trade sanctions and embargoes. 15. Provided $20 million to states to help people with disabilities work from home. 16. Created a fund to encourage technologies that help the disabled. 17. Increased the annual contribution limit on Education IRA's from $500 to $2,000 per child. 18. Make permanent the $5,000 adoption tax credit and provide $1 billion over five years to increase the credit to $10,000. 19. Grant a complete tax exemption for prepaid or college tuition savings plans. 20. Reduced H1B visas from a high of 195,000 per year to 66,000 per year.
Character & Conduct as President
1. Changed the tone in the White House, restoring HONOR and DIGNITY to the presidency. 2. Has reintroduced the mention of God and faith into public discourse. 3. Handled himself with enormous courage, dignity, grace, determination, and leadership in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 hijackings and anthrax attacks. He almost single-handedly held this country together during those searing days:
Just three days after the attacks, in his address at the National Cathedral, the President reassured the nation when he said: "War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing."
On Friday, September 14, 2001, President Bush visited Ground Zero. Standing on a crushed and burned fire engine atop the smoldering pile at Ground Zero, he put his arm around a retired firefighter who had volunteered to help, and began speaking to the crowd. Rescue workers shouted that they could not hear him. Someone handed him a small American flag and bullhorn. The President spontaneously shouted: "I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon." The crowd roared with cheers and chants of "USA! USA! USA!" Then he raised that American flag and rallied a nation.
Education & Employment Training
1. Signed the No Child Left Behind Act, delivering the most dramatic education reforms in a generation (challenging the soft bigotry of low expectations). The very liberal California Teachers union is currently running radio ads against the accountability provisions of this Act. 2. Announced "Jobs for the 21st Century," a comprehensive plan to better prepare workers for jobs in the new millennium by strengthening post-secondary education and job training, and by improving high school education. 3. Is working to provide vouchers to low-income students in persistently failing schools to help with costs of attending private schools. (Blocked in the Senate.) 4. Requires annual reading and math tests in grades three through eight. 5. Requires states to participate in the National Assessment of Education Progress, or an equivalent program, to establish a national benchmark for academic performance. 6. Requires school-by-school accountability report cards. 7. Established a $2.4 billion fund to help states implement teacher accountability systems. 8. Increased funding for the Troops-to-Teachers program, which recruits former military personnel to become teachers.
Environment & Energy
1. Killed the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty. 2. Submitted a comprehensive Energy Plan (awaits Congressional action). The plan works to develop cleaner technology, produce more natural gas here at home, make America less dependent on foreign sources of energy, improve national grid, etc. 3. Established a $10 million grant program to promote private conservation initiatives. 4. Significantly eased field-testing controls of genetically engineered crops. 5. Changed parts of the Forestry Management Act to allow necessary cleanup of the national forests in order to reduce fire danger. 6. Part of national forests cleanup: Restricted judicial challenges (based on the Endangered Species Act and other challenges), and removed the need for an Environmental Impact Statement before removing fuels/logging to reduce fire danger. 7. Killed Clinton's CO2 rules that were choking off all of the electricity surplus to California. 8. Provided matching grants for state programs that help private landowners protect rare species.
Defense & Foreign Policy
1. Successfully executed two wars in the aftermath of 9/11/01: Afghanistan and Iraq. 50 million people who had lived under tyrannical regimes now live in freedom. 2. Saddam Hussein is now in prison. His two murderous sons are dead. All but a handful of the regime's senior members were killed or captured. 3. Leader by leader and member by member, al Maida is being hunted down in dozens of countries around the world. Of the senior al Qaeda leaders, operational managers, and key facilitators the U.S. Government has been tracking, nearly two-thirds have been taken into custody or killed. The detentions or deaths of senior al Qaeda leaders, including Khalid Shaykh Muhammad, the mastermind of 9/11, and Muhammad Atef, Osama bin Laden's second-in-command until his death in late 2001, have been important in the War on Terror. 4. Disarmed Libya of its chemical, nuclear and biological WMD's without bribes or bloodshed. 5. Continues to execute the War On Terror, getting worldwide cooperation to track funds/terrorists. Has cut off much of the terrorists' funding, and captured or killed many key leaders of the al Qaeda network. 6. Initiated a comprehensive review of our military, which was completed just prior to 9/11/01, and which accurately reported that ASYMMETRICAL WARFARE capabilities were critical in the 21st Century. 7. Killed the old US/Soviet Union ABM Treaty that was preventing the U.S. from deploying our ABM defenses. 8. Has been one of the strongest, if not THE strongest friend Israel has ever hand in the U.S. presidency. 9. Part of the coalition for an Israeli/Palestinian "Roadmap to Peace," along with Great Britain, Russia and the EU. 10. Pushed through THREE raises for our military. Increased military pay by more than $1 billion a year. 11. Signed the LARGEST nuclear arms reduction in world history with Russia. 12. Started withdrawing our troops from Bosnia, and has announced withdrawal of our troops from Germany and the Korean DMZ. 13. Prohibited putting U.S. troops under U.N. command. 14. Paid back UN dues only in return for reforms and reduction of U.S. share of the costs. 15. Earmarked at least 20 percent of the Defense procurement budget for next-generation weaponry. 16. Increased defense research and development spending by at least $20 billion from fiscal 2002 to 2006. 17. Ordered a comprehensive review of military weapons and strategy. 18. Ordered a review of overseas deployments. 19. Ordered renovation of military housing. The military has already upgraded about 10 percent of its inventory and expects to modernize 76,000 additional homes this year. 20. Is working to tighten restrictions on military-technology exports. 21. Brought back our EP-3 intel plane and crew from China without any bribes or bloodshed.
Globalization & Internationalism
1. Challenged the United Nations to live up to their responsibilities and not become another League of Nations (in other words, showed the UN to be completely irrelevant). 2. Killed U.S. involvement in the International Criminal Court. 3. Told the United Nations we weren't interested in their plans for gun control (i.e., the International Ban on Small Arms Trafficking Treaty).* 4. The only President since the founding of the UN to essentially tell that organization it is irrelevant. He said: "The conduct of the Iraqi regime is a threat to the authority of the United Nations, and a threat to peace. Iraq has answered a decade of UN demands with a decade of defiance. All the world now faces a test, and the United Nations a difficult and defining moment. Are Security Council resolutions to be honored and enforced, or cast aside without consequence? Will the United Nations serve the purpose of its founding, or will it be irrelevant?" We all know the outcome and the answer. 5. Told the Congress and the world, "America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our country."
Government Reform
1. Improved government efficiency by putting hundreds of thousands of jobs put up for bid. This weakens public-sector unions and cuts undeserved pay raises. 2. Initiated review of all federal agencies with the goal of eliminating federal jobs (completed September 2003) in an effort to reduce the size of the federal government while increasing private sector jobs. 3. Led the most extensive reorganization the Federal bureaucracy in over 50 years: After 9/11, condensed 20+ overlapping agencies and their intelligence sectors into one agency, the Department of Homeland Security.* 4. Ordered each agency to draft a five-year plan to restructure itself, with fewer managers. 5. Converted federal service contracts to performance-based contracts wherever possible so that the contractor has measurable performance goals.
Health
1. Strengthen the National Health Service Corps to put more physicians in the neediest areas, and make its scholarship funds tax-free. 2. Double the research budget of the National Institutes of Health. 3. Signed Medicare Reform, which includes:
A 10-year privatization option.
Prescription drug benefits: Prior to this reform, Medicare paid for extended hospital stays for ulcer surgery, for example, at a cost of about $28,000 per patient. Yet Medicare would not pay for the drugs that eliminate the cause of most ulcers, drugs that cost about $500 a year. Now, drug coverage under Medicare will allow seniors to replace more expensive surgeries and hospitalizations with less expensive prescription medicine.
More health care choices: As President Bush stated, "a��when seniors have the ability to make choices, health care plans within Medicare will have to compete for their business by offering higher quality service [at lower cost]. For the seniors of America, more choices and more control will mean better health care. These are the kinds of health care options we give to the members of Congress and federal employees. What's good for members of Congress is also good for seniors.
New Health Savings Accounts: Effective January 1, 2004, Americans can set aside up to $4,500 every year, tax free, to save for medical expenses. Depending on your tax bracket, that means you'll save between 10 to 35 percent on any costs covered by money in your account. Every year, the money not spent would stay in the account and gain interest tax-free, just like an IRA. These accounts will be good for small business owners, and employees. More businesses can focus on covering workers for major medical problems, such as hospitalization for an injury or illness. At the same time, employees and their families will use these accounts to cover doctors visits, or lab tests, or other smaller costs. Some employers will contribute to employee health accounts. This will help more American families get the health care they need at the price they can afford.
Homeland Security, Border Enforcement & Immigration
1. *See Government Reform above. Under President Bush's leadership, America has made an unprecedented commitment to homeland security. 2. Has CONSTRUCTION in process on the first 10 ABM silos in Alaska so that America will have a defense against North Korean nukes. Has ordered national and theater ballistic missile defenses to be deployed by 2004. 3. Announced a 9.7% increase in government-wide homeland security funding in his FY 2005 budget, nearly tripling the FY 2001 levels (excluding the Department of Defense and Project BioShield). 4. Before DHS was created, there were inspectors from three different agencies of the Federal Government and Border Patrol officers protecting our borders. Through DHS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now consolidates all border activities into a single agency to create "one face at the border." This not only better secures the borders of the United States, but it also eliminates many of the inefficiencies that occurred under the old system. With over 18,000 CBP inspectors and 11,000 Border Patrol agents, CBP has 29,000 uniformed officers on our borders. 5. The Border Patrol is continuing installation of monitoring devices along the borders to detect illegal activity. 6. Launched Operation Tarmac to investigate businesses and workers in the secure areas of domestic airports and ensure immigration law compliance. Since 9/11, DHS has audited 3,640 businesses, examined 259,037 employee records, arrested 1,030 unauthorized workers, and participated in the criminal indictment of 774 individuals. 7. Since September 11, 2001, the Coast Guard has conducted more than 124,000 port security patrols, 13,000 air patrols, boarded more than 92,000 vessels, interdicted over 14,000 individuals attempting to enter the United States illegally, and created and maintained more than 90 Maritime Security Zones. 8. Announced the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), an internet-based system that is improving America's ability to track and monitor foreign students and exchange visitors. Over 870,000 students are registered in SEVIS. Of 285 completed field investigations, 71 aliens were arrested. 9. This week, the US-VISIT program began to digitally collect biometric identifiers to record the entry and exit of aliens who travel into the U.S on a visa. Together with the standard information, this new program will confirm compliance with visa and immigration policies. 10. Eliminated INS bureaucratic redundancies and lack of accountability. 11. Split the Immigration and Naturalization Service into two agencies: one to protect the border and interior, the other to deal with naturalization. 12. Signed the workplace verification bill to prevent hiring of illegal aliens. 13. Established a six-month deadline for processing immigration applications. 14. Information regarding nearly 100% of all containerized cargo is carefully screened by DHS before it arrives in the United States. Higher risk shipments are physically inspected for terrorist weapons and contraband prior to being released from the port of entry. Advanced technologies are being deployed to identify warning signs of chemical, biological, or radiological attacks. Since September 11, 2001, hundreds of thousands of first responders across America have been trained to recognize and respond to the effects of a WMD attack.
Judiciary & Tort Reform
1. Is urging federal liability reform to eliminate frivolous lawsuits. 2. Killed the liberal ABA's unconstitutional role in vetting federal judges. The Senate is supposed to advise and consent, not the ABA. 3. Is nominating strong, conservative judges to the judiciary. 4. Supports class action reform bill which limits lawyer fees so that more settlement money goes to victims.
Politics
1. His leadership resulted in Republican gains in the House and Senate, solidifying Republican control of both houses of Congress and the presidency. 2. Signed an EO enforcing the Supreme Court's Beck decision regarding union dues being used for political campaigns against individual's wishes.
Second Amendment
1. Ordered Attorney General Ashcroft to formally notify the Supreme Court that the OFFICIAL U.S. government position on the 2nd Amendment is that it supports INDIVIDUAL rights to own firearms, and is NOT a Leftist-imagined "collective" right. 2. Signed TWO bills into law that arm our pilots with handguns in the cockpit. 3. Currently pushing for full immunity from lawsuits for our national gun manufacturers. 4. *See Globalization & Internationalism.
Traditional Values, Compassion & Volunteerism
1. Endorses and promotes "The Responsibility Era." President Bush often speaks of the necessity of personal responsibility and civic volunteerism. He said, "In a compassionate society, people respect one another and take responsibility for the decisions they make in life. My hope is to change the culture from one that has said, if it feels good, do it; if you've got a problem, blame somebody else a�� to one in which every single American understands that he or she is responsible for the decisions that you make; you're responsible for loving your children with all your heart and all your soul; you're responsible for being involved with the quality of the education of your children; you're responsible for making sure the community in which you live is safe; you're responsible for loving your neighbor, just like you would like to be loved yourself." 2. Started the USA Freedom Corps, the most comprehensive clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities ever offered. For the first time in history, Americans can enter geographic information about where they want to get involved, such as state or zip code, as well as areas of interest ranging from education to the environment, and they can access volunteer opportunities offered by more than 50,000 organizations across the country and around the world. 3. Established the The White House Office and the Centers for the Faith-Based and Community Initiative a�� located in seven Federal agencies. The faith-based initiative supports the essential work of these important organizations. The goal is to make sure that grassroots leaders can compete on an equal footing for federal dollars, receive greater private support, and face fewer bureaucratic barriers. Work focuses on at-risk youth, ex-offenders, the homeless and hungry, substance abusers, those with HIV/AIDS, and welfare-to-work families. 4. The White House released a guidebook fully describing the Administration's belief that faith-based groups have a Constitutionally-protected right to maintain their religious identity through hiring a�� even when Federal funds are involved. 5. Issued an EO implementing the Supreme Court's Olmstead ruling, which requires moving disabled people from institutions to community-based facilities when possible. 6. Increased funding for low-interest loan programs to help people with disabilities purchase devices to assist them. 7. Revised the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 rent subsidies to disabled people, permitting them to use up to a year's worth of vouchers to finance down payments on homes. HUD has started pilot programs in 11 states. 8. Committed US funds to purchase medicine for millions of men, women and children now suffering with AIDS in Africa. 9. Heeding the words of our own Declaration of Independence, the president laid out the non-negotiable demands of human dignity for all people everywhere. On January 29, 2002, he said, "No nation owns these aspirations, and no nation is exempt from them. We have no intention of imposing our culture. But America will always stand firm for the non-negotiable demands of human dignity." As stated by the President, they are a virtual manifesto of conservative principles:
Equal Justice
Freedom of Speech
Limited Government Power
Private Property Rights
Religious Tolerance
Respect for Women
Rule of Law