Any Shooters Here? :-)

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Dave

What happen to, "Once a Marine, always a Marine?"

I don't look like a Marine anymore, Dave. That's why I am a former Marine, not an ex Marine.

[manban9888]

Welcome from Florida

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by davidhollinger

Welcome from the great state of Alabama, home of open AND conceal carry laws. Some of my toys include; Taurus PT 45, PT111 9 mm, Romanian AK-47, 2 380s, 30-06, numerous plinkers, and several hunting rifles & shotguns. OH and "a few" rounds of AMMO for each!

Your lucky Dave, We can't have AK's here, or anything that even looks like one anymore.

[davidhollinger]

Well if His Highness it the White House has his way we won't have that right much longer either.

[James Yeager]

Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

Welcome from Sin City, USA. That's the first time I've seen a saddle bag "loaded" in such a manner. I like it although I prefer a .40 cal semi holstered in the small of my back.

Hey Stan,

1. I have classes in Vegas in January. I would be glad to meet you.

2. I carry 3 Glocks on my person. The rifle is an extra.

3. Carrying S.O.B. (Small of Back) is dangerous. Here is a awareness video I did on the dangers. PLEASE WATCH it is only 95 seconds.

[PaulG]

Welcome from Alabama.About the only thing I shoot is a Jägerbomb.

[haygrrr]

Welcome from Massachusetts. Over 80% of the handguns on the market cannot be sold here. Depressing stat huh?

[Cajunrider]

I hadn't seen the video before but I've read on CC forums that several have severely injured their back from a slip and fall while carrying in the small of back. The video is good advice.

[Idaho]

I used to be a shooter until it got damn near impossible to replace ammo. Now I hope that muscle memory and a knowledge of good trigger control and sight alignment and sight picture will carry the day if/when needed. Also a former Marine, and a drill instructor.
Welcome to the site.

[ant]

Welcome from Oak Ridge TN. A shooter and proud of it.

[Sin City Stan]

Originally Posted by James Yeager

Hey Stan,

1. I have classes in Vegas in January. I would be glad to meet you.

2. I carry 3 Glocks on my person. The rifle is an extra.

3. Carrying S.O.B. (Small of Back) is dangerous. Here is a awareness video I did on the dangers. PLEASE WATCH it is only 95 seconds.

I was aware of the SOB dangers. No argument there. However, my case might be a bit different than most. The last thing I want to do is get in a close encounter fight. I'm 60 and in to self preservation. As I have stated many times I will not intervene in a robbery where only money is involved. I'm very concerned where my bullet ultimately ends up if it goes through someone. I will walk away from any confrontation if I'm armed. (Really, I will.) If the robbery turns violent I will make myself a small target and draw. The rest is up to the attacker. If I end up in a close self defense situation I'm more inclined to pull I knife I carry for defense.

When driving my weapon is beside me. SOB is too uncomfortable. Actually just the holster can become uncomfortable. SOB is where its at when i ride. I think its easier to conceal there although I have to admit my CCW instructor produced 11 concealed firearms during the class and I never detected any of them. It was somewhat comical. He just kept producing firearms from over his body. He was wearing jeans, boots and a long polo shirt.

I look forward to meeting you. Send me a PM and and I will show you the town.

[James Yeager]

Originally Posted by Idaho

I used to be a shooter until it got damn near impossible to replace ammo.

There is ammo available now.

[Roy1965]

Welcome from NW Arkansas.

[James Yeager]

I offer this as friendly advice and in NO WAY am I intending to sound disrespectful.

Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

I was aware of the SOB dangers. No argument there. However, my case might be a bit different than most. The last thing I want to do is get in a close encounter fight.

That is the last thing ANYONE wants.

I'm 60 and in to self preservation.

I am 43 and into self preservation.

As I have stated many times I will not intervene in a robbery where only money is involved. I'm very concerned where my bullet ultimately ends up if it goes through someone. I will walk away from any confrontation if I'm armed. (Really, I will.) If the robbery turns violent I will make myself a small target and draw. The rest is up to the attacker.

No argument here.

If I end up in a close self defense situation I'm more inclined to pull I knife I carry for defense.

A gun gives you distance. I am not saying that a knife is never the right choice but it wouldn't be my first if I were armed with a gun.

When driving my weapon is beside me. SOB is too uncomfortable. Actually just the holster can become uncomfortable.

That isn't a good idea for many reasons. Study the FBI Shootout in Miami.

SOB is where its at when i ride. I think its easier to conceal there...

OK but my advice about the injury applies on the bike too. It just isn't safe.

I look forward to meeting you. Send me a PM and and I will show you the town.

In the class I am giving there is a lecture that covers Mindset, Tactics, Skill, Legal Issues and Emotional issues surrounding self defense. I would like to invite you to attend, as my personal guest, for that portion of class.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by James Yeager

There is ammo available now.

Not where I live, although I found the last box of 40 S&W at a sporting goods store on Sunday. That's the first ammo I have bought in close to a year.