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Pete7 · January 12, 2013, 01:40 AM

I joined a while ago, but haven't posted. I'm a NJ resident, so I'm used to prohibitive, poorly thought out gun policy. I find myself worried that lawful, responsible AR owners are becoming targets of reckless media intent on "selling newspapers" with little regard for victims of senseless violence or the constitution.

All the Best,
Pete

MNOD Glocker · January 12, 2013, 05:05 AM

Hello all! New member here from Minnesota! I am just lurking around here to get a feel for how other people shoot, reload, use their firearms ect. I have shot since I was very young and own several firearms of different makes and models. I also love handloading and have done that for several years as well. I hope to meet some members from MN too!!! -Andy

silentsilas · January 12, 2013, 10:01 PM

I'm a new member from Kentucky, pleased to meet you all.

Airbrush Artist · January 12, 2013, 10:26 PM

Hello ,Airbrush Artist aka Mike..Kettering,Ohio retired GM, currently Driving School Bus past 12 years own My Own Airbrush Business /Artist,along with Staff Manager at The Fraze Pavillion one of the Top ranked Outdoor Amphitheatres in the Country,Pleased to find such a Great friendly Group of Weapons Enthusiasts, appreciate the opportunity of learning from the best.Thanks for the Friendly Welcome God Bless Each of You...

Lethal Threat · January 13, 2013, 08:44 AM

I am a new member, even though been reading post's from search functions for years. Decided to add this one to my list.

I load 308, 223, 222, 45acp, 380, 9mm. I have a couple of Muscle Cars as a hobby also. And love to metal detect.

Ralph Lauretano · January 13, 2013, 08:46 AM

Hi Silas - welcome to the THR forum. I hope you find lots of useful information here. There are many knowledgable people who love guns and gunstuff here, who are willing to share their passion for firearms with everybody.

I've always wanted to explore the possibility of hunting in Kentucky's "Land-Between-The-Lakes" , but have never known anyone from Ky. to ask about it. Are you familiar with that part of your state? And if so, would you give me some general ideas about going there for deer and other samll game hunting please? As a total novice to the area, I have no idea where to start or if it would be something that I'd care to do after I get more knowledge about the place.

I flew over it once, many years ago, on a private flight from Nebraska back to South Florida, where I live. It looked very interesting from 1,500 feet up.

Any information you'd care to share with me would be appreciated.

Ralph Lauretano, (AKA: "Hunter") rlauretano@aol.com

deputy dog · January 13, 2013, 04:53 PM

Hi new member I go by deputy dog. I have some questions about S&W guns. I love them but don't know where to go to find out what year the guns I have were made by serial numbers. any body have answers? I live in Oregon I shoot rifles, pistols, shotguns. Retired law enforcement and my wife said I can get another job after retiring or I could fish, hunt, play golf, or go to the range,( the range I belong to we can shoot out to 1000 yards ) but if I stayed home she was going to kill me. So now I drive a school bus so I can buy more toys.

night driver · January 13, 2013, 05:42 PM

Good evening.

One of your MOD's (Lee Lapin -- err Fred Fuller) drug me over here when our ongoing (decade long?? or close) discussion included discussions of JY and TR...
Here to learn just like I was when I joined the X and one of their mods took me to the Karakorams...
I've PRETTY MUCH got a solid definition of my lane, and attempt to RARELY stray.

ZombieFromDU · January 13, 2013, 06:18 PM

I learned about his forum on Democratic Underground.

I live in Montana. I used to own a hunting rifle, but I didn't really enjoy hunting, so I sold it. I love guns in movies and video games, but I have little interest in owning an actual gun.

I love to debate, and I hope to have a good time engaging in some fair debates here on THR.

mnrivrat · January 13, 2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

I learned about his forum on Democratic Underground.

I live in Montana. I used to own a hunting rifle, but I didn't really enjoy hunting, so I sold it. I love guns in movies and video games, but I have little interest in owning an actual gun.

I love to debate, and I hope to have a good time engaging in some fair debates here on THR.

This is not a debat forum so I think you will be disappointed . If you come to learn about firearms, the 2nd amendment, RTKABA ,and the shooting sports in general , you came to a good place for information.

ZombieFromDU · January 13, 2013, 06:57 PM

rule four says we can attack arguments, which in my opinion, is debate.

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4. Spamming, trolling, flaming, and personal attacks are prohibited. You can disagree with other members, even vehemently, but it must be done in a well-mannered form. Attack the argument, not the arguer.

rchery59 · January 13, 2013, 10:47 PM

Hi, Gerry from NY, western NY not the other end of the state. Just joined after finding out how much this site has to offer. I'm impressed. Into traditional archery(have been building recurves and longbows for 20+ years) bamboo fly rods, handguns and just started reloading for my wifes 380. Ford auto tech by trade

MadMonkey · January 14, 2013, 01:17 AM

Joined awhile back but have only posted a few times. Remodel carpenter, firearms enthusiast, and former Marine in the Denver, CO area.

Posted from Thehighroad.org App for Android

Opabear · January 14, 2013, 01:33 AM

I am a grandfather of five boys and two girls, US Army vet, retired, and a lifetime lover of shooting and mechanical things that shoot. Older guns are a Winchester 1901 10 ga., 1930's Stevens .22 "visible loader" pump, 1950's Ithaca model 37 16 ga., and a JC Higgins "measuring tape" model 30 .22 auto. Newer guns are a Browning 12 ga. Featherlight auto, two 10/22 Ruger Carbines and my newest a Ruger Mark III Competition. My newest dream is shoot my newest toy well.

cole828 · January 14, 2013, 01:44 PM

I am a collector , shooter, I like everything about the game. I own several wepons from a le901 ,to 22s several things inbetween, I am thinking about looking at some real long range toys just to see if I have the ability to shoot that far. I prabably don't but would like to try. also thinking about starting to reload, i'm thinking dillon reloaders, I would like to hear any thoughts about this.

cole828 · January 14, 2013, 01:48 PM

you will enjoy the mark 3 ,one of the best shooting production 22s I think i've ever shot.

Rider HD · January 14, 2013, 04:14 PM

Hello All, I am new to this site. I'm 64 yrs old and retired, so I have some time. My first love, other than my wife and family, is American made motorcycles. I ride a Harley Davidson Fatboy, and ride with HOG (Harley Owners Group) and The Ohio Patriot Guard Riders. I also have a love guns. I'm currently trying to get some information on a Colt 1871 36 caliber conversion that I recently aquired. I am looking forward to conversing with someone who knows about these.

Akininc · January 14, 2013, 11:01 PM

Where is an accurate source to find out how many pellets are in different shotgun shells. Specifically, how many pellets are in a 3 inch #4 birdshot cartridge.

mnrivrat · January 15, 2013, 12:08 AM

Akinic - I sent you a PM that should help

Hexbasher · January 15, 2013, 03:36 AM

Hello from BC, Canada

I have been around guns for a long time, but just resently got my restricted license, so now I'm getting into handguns. I only have a Norinco 1911a1c, next will be a glock 17.

I have afew shotguns and rifles, I just bought myself a 590a1 during the xmas break and my favorite shooter is my SKS. I currently have a deposite down on a XCR in .223 which hopefully I'll get in afew months time.

Im 27 and a CNC machinist by trade.

Lupine411 · January 15, 2013, 05:47 AM

Hi there...I've rejoined, having lost my log-in information...I originally signed up back in 2004, when I first got common-sense knocked into me and learned the value of the Second Amendment.

I live in the Pacific Northwest. I hunt, I fish, and am a recreational shooter and CHL holder. I resent being told that as a woman, I shouldn't go fishing or hunting alone, or that I shouldn't do such and such a job alone. Firearms, to me, do not replace common sense...but they do afford me security and peace of mind, and a specific sense of freedom that one can't quite appreciate unless they are of the female persuasion.

I'm glad to be back.

ual767plt · January 15, 2013, 10:45 AM

Hi, I'm Rick from IL. 20-yr retired military, and an avid shooter for over five decades. My grandfather (World War I vet) first introduced me to shooting, and have been hooked since.

pyro69 · January 15, 2013, 03:48 PM

Hello all. Navy Chief on my way to fairer winds and following seas. Believer in the Republic, the Constitution, and the preservation of all.

chipcom · January 15, 2013, 08:31 PM

Howdy ya'll,

I did a decade as a jarhead, did my turn in elected office and public service and have spent most of my life fighting for our civil liberties. I thought I had retired to a nice quiet life...I was wrong, it seems the fight never ends. I'm back.

It's kinda nice to have internet forums to vent on...especially for those who must tolerate my soapbox rants in person daily!

Brawnyman11 · January 15, 2013, 09:48 PM

Hi my name Justin I am a gun enthusiast ex specially revolvers I currently have a smith and wesson 357 magnum k frame 13-3 that I have a lot of questions about that is one of the reasons I joined but I'm new and haven't quit figured it out

January 12, 2013, 01:40 AM	#8251
Pete7 Member Join Date: May 10, 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	Greetings I joined a while ago, but haven't posted. I'm a NJ resident, so I'm used to prohibitive, poorly thought out gun policy. I find myself worried that lawful, responsible AR owners are becoming targets of reckless media intent on "selling newspapers" with little regard for victims of senseless violence or the constitution. All the Best, Pete

January 12, 2013, 05:05 AM	#8252
MNOD Glocker Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 7	Hello all! New member here from Minnesota! I am just lurking around here to get a feel for how other people shoot, reload, use their firearms ect. I have shot since I was very young and own several firearms of different makes and models. I also love handloading and have done that for several years as well. I hope to meet some members from MN too!!! -Andy __________________ "No Good Decision Has Ever Been Made From A Swivel Chair"

January 12, 2013, 10:01 PM	#8253
silentsilas Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Location: Northern KY Posts: 1	New member I'm a new member from Kentucky, pleased to meet you all.

January 13, 2013, 08:44 AM	#8255
Lethal Threat Member Join Date: January 13, 2013 Location: River Valley Arkansas Posts: 24	new member to HR I am a new member, even though been reading post's from search functions for years. Decided to add this one to my list. I load 308, 223, 222, 45acp, 380, 9mm. I have a couple of Muscle Cars as a hobby also. And love to metal detect.

January 13, 2013, 04:53 PM	#8257
deputy dog Member Join Date: January 13, 2013 Posts: 4	Hi new member I go by deputy dog. I have some questions about S&W guns. I love them but don't know where to go to find out what year the guns I have were made by serial numbers. any body have answers? I live in Oregon I shoot rifles, pistols, shotguns. Retired law enforcement and my wife said I can get another job after retiring or I could fish, hunt, play golf, or go to the range,( the range I belong to we can shoot out to 1000 yards ) but if I stayed home she was going to kill me. So now I drive a school bus so I can buy more toys. Last edited by deputy dog; January 13, 2013 at 06:21 PM. Reason: give more info

January 12, 2013, 10:26 PM	#8254
Airbrush Artist member Join Date: January 10, 2013 Location: Kettering,Ohio Posts: 334	Hello ,Airbrush Artist aka Mike..Kettering,Ohio retired GM, currently Driving School Bus past 12 years own My Own Airbrush Business /Artist,along with Staff Manager at The Fraze Pavillion one of the Top ranked Outdoor Amphitheatres in the Country,Pleased to find such a Great friendly Group of Weapons Enthusiasts, appreciate the opportunity of learning from the best.Thanks for the Friendly Welcome God Bless Each of You...

January 13, 2013, 08:46 AM	#8256
Ralph Lauretano Member Join Date: June 29, 2011 Location: Southwest Ranches, Florida Posts: 24	Hi Silas - welcome to the THR forum. I hope you find lots of useful information here. There are many knowledgable people who love guns and gunstuff here, who are willing to share their passion for firearms with everybody. I've always wanted to explore the possibility of hunting in Kentucky's "Land-Between-The-Lakes" , but have never known anyone from Ky. to ask about it. Are you familiar with that part of your state? And if so, would you give me some general ideas about going there for deer and other samll game hunting please? As a total novice to the area, I have no idea where to start or if it would be something that I'd care to do after I get more knowledge about the place. I flew over it once, many years ago, on a private flight from Nebraska back to South Florida, where I live. It looked very interesting from 1,500 feet up. Any information you'd care to share with me would be appreciated. Ralph Lauretano, (AKA: "Hunter") rlauretano@aol.com

January 13, 2013, 05:42 PM	#8258
night driver Member Join Date: January 13, 2013 Posts: 1	Good evening. One of your MOD's (Lee Lapin -- err Fred Fuller) drug me over here when our ongoing (decade long?? or close) discussion included discussions of JY and TR... Here to learn just like I was when I joined the X and one of their mods took me to the Karakorams... I've PRETTY MUCH got a solid definition of my lane, and attempt to RARELY stray.

January 13, 2013, 06:18 PM	#8259
ZombieFromDU Member Join Date: January 13, 2013 Posts: 8	I just joined a few minutes ago. I learned about his forum on Democratic Underground. I live in Montana. I used to own a hunting rifle, but I didn't really enjoy hunting, so I sold it. I love guns in movies and video games, but I have little interest in owning an actual gun. I love to debate, and I hope to have a good time engaging in some fair debates here on THR.

January 13, 2013, 10:47 PM	#8262
rchery59 Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Location: buffalo Posts: 31	Hi, Gerry from NY, western NY not the other end of the state. Just joined after finding out how much this site has to offer. I'm impressed. Into traditional archery(have been building recurves and longbows for 20+ years) bamboo fly rods, handguns and just started reloading for my wifes 380. Ford auto tech by trade

January 14, 2013, 01:17 AM	#8263
MadMonkey Member Join Date: December 5, 2012 Posts: 28	Joined awhile back but have only posted a few times. Remodel carpenter, firearms enthusiast, and former Marine in the Denver, CO area. Posted from Thehighroad.org App for Android

January 14, 2013, 01:33 AM	#8264
Opabear Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 1	I am a grandfather of five boys and two girls, US Army vet, retired, and a lifetime lover of shooting and mechanical things that shoot. Older guns are a Winchester 1901 10 ga., 1930's Stevens .22 "visible loader" pump, 1950's Ithaca model 37 16 ga., and a JC Higgins "measuring tape" model 30 .22 auto. Newer guns are a Browning 12 ga. Featherlight auto, two 10/22 Ruger Carbines and my newest a Ruger Mark III Competition. My newest dream is shoot my newest toy well.

January 14, 2013, 01:44 PM	#8265
cole828 Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 8	I am a collector , shooter, I like everything about the game. I own several wepons from a le901 ,to 22s several things inbetween, I am thinking about looking at some real long range toys just to see if I have the ability to shoot that far. I prabably don't but would like to try. also thinking about starting to reload, i'm thinking dillon reloaders, I would like to hear any thoughts about this.

January 14, 2013, 01:48 PM	#8266
cole828 Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 8	you will enjoy the mark 3 ,one of the best shooting production 22s I think i've ever shot.

January 14, 2013, 04:14 PM	#8267
Rider HD Member Join Date: January 6, 2013 Location: South West Ohio Posts: 3	Hello All, I am new to this site. I'm 64 yrs old and retired, so I have some time. My first love, other than my wife and family, is American made motorcycles. I ride a Harley Davidson Fatboy, and ride with HOG (Harley Owners Group) and The Ohio Patriot Guard Riders. I also have a love guns. I'm currently trying to get some information on a Colt 1871 36 caliber conversion that I recently aquired. I am looking forward to conversing with someone who knows about these.

January 14, 2013, 11:01 PM	#8268
Akininc Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 1	Where is an accurate source to find out how many pellets are in different shotgun shells. Specifically, how many pellets are in a 3 inch #4 birdshot cartridge.

January 15, 2013, 12:08 AM	#8269
mnrivrat Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 3,988	Akinic - I sent you a PM that should help __________________ Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American... The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state government, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people" (Tench Coxe, Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 20, 1788)

January 15, 2013, 03:36 AM	#8270
Hexbasher Member Join Date: January 1, 2013 Posts: 1	Hello from BC, Canada I have been around guns for a long time, but just resently got my restricted license, so now I'm getting into handguns. I only have a Norinco 1911a1c, next will be a glock 17. I have afew shotguns and rifles, I just bought myself a 590a1 during the xmas break and my favorite shooter is my SKS. I currently have a deposite down on a XCR in .223 which hopefully I'll get in afew months time. Im 27 and a CNC machinist by trade.

January 15, 2013, 05:47 AM	#8271
Lupine411 Member Join Date: January 5, 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8	Hi there...I've rejoined, having lost my log-in information...I originally signed up back in 2004, when I first got common-sense knocked into me and learned the value of the Second Amendment. I live in the Pacific Northwest. I hunt, I fish, and am a recreational shooter and CHL holder. I resent being told that as a woman, I shouldn't go fishing or hunting alone, or that I shouldn't do such and such a job alone. Firearms, to me, do not replace common sense...but they do afford me security and peace of mind, and a specific sense of freedom that one can't quite appreciate unless they are of the female persuasion. I'm glad to be back. __________________ --- I use trained raptors for hunting. I use firearms for self-defense.

January 15, 2013, 10:45 AM	#8272
ual767plt Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Posts: 1	Hi, I'm Rick from IL. 20-yr retired military, and an avid shooter for over five decades. My grandfather (World War I vet) first introduced me to shooting, and have been hooked since.

January 15, 2013, 03:48 PM	#8273
pyro69 Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Location: TN Posts: 4	Hello all. Navy Chief on my way to fairer winds and following seas. Believer in the Republic, the Constitution, and the preservation of all.

January 15, 2013, 08:31 PM	#8274
chipcom Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 101	Howdy ya'll, I did a decade as a jarhead, did my turn in elected office and public service and have spent most of my life fighting for our civil liberties. I thought I had retired to a nice quiet life...I was wrong, it seems the fight never ends. I'm back. It's kinda nice to have internet forums to vent on...especially for those who must tolerate my soapbox rants in person daily! __________________ "If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey

January 15, 2013, 09:48 PM	#8275
Brawnyman11 Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 6	Justin Hi my name Justin I am a gun enthusiast ex specially revolvers I currently have a smith and wesson 357 magnum k frame 13-3 that I have a lot of questions about that is one of the reasons I joined but I'm new and haven't quit figured it out