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    Recommended AR Parts to Keep On Hand

    I have a spent case with the tip of a firing pin embedded in the primer. Steel cased, lacquered ammunition fired out of a Colt HBAR II. The Colt was still new and probably had a few hundred rounds through it at that point. Firing pin punctured the primer and when the case tried to eject the...
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    Recommended AR Parts to Keep On Hand

    A few places sell "spare parts kits". A few detent springs, buffer retainer, firing pin retainer key, ejector spring and o-ring. To that I added some gas rings, a few fire control springs and a firing pin. If I had more spare $$$ for this I would stock a spare bolt carrier group. FWIW the...
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    Please help explain constructive possession

    @dogtown tom I wasn't trying to offer advice. I am trying to figure this out. That is why I wrote that I am not a lawyer and ended that discussion with a request for clarification from experienced FFL holders. Like yourself apparently. Nonetheless I removed my post as it is not constructive...
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    Please help explain constructive possession

    That was within the context of the Florida case, specifically from the Prince Law blog. Intent to construct an SBR from a pistol and other parts. Amador had a case fitted for his H&K SP-89 with accessories. The accessories included a stock that would turn the SP-89 into an SBR.
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    Will Smith and Wesson ever get rid of the internal lock on their Revolvers?

    I understand why S&W implemented the lock and frankly felt betrayed when all that happened. S&W paid for their decisions to the point their stock was dramatically devalued and the small company that provided their internal locking system was able to buy them out. To me, the lock is a symbol of...
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    Please help explain constructive possession

    Agree w/the points about getting things in writing. Given the current political climate I expect more "flip flopping" from the BATFE. For the purpose of this discussion that just means err on the side of caution. This is not specifically a legal citation but we have other incidents of...
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    How many of us shoot during bad weather at outdoor ranges?

    I am in Washington. It rains here. My outdoor shooting locations involve a bit of a drive. I find that poor weather limits competition for the few decent shooting spots I know of, and also cuts down on the "bozo contingent". OTOH I might change my firearm choices if it's going to be really...
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    Comfort level on ammo configuration

    I voted single stack +1 mag. A single stack is going to be easier to deal with. Conceals with a wider selection of clothing, less printing etc. Mostly because I could choose a much smaller and more concealable firearm. Not talking about a 1911 here. My carry choices have included Sig P230...
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    Most often "caliber war" is more accurately "clothes war"

    I guess I am lucky I wear "loose fit" jeans. Otherwise I could never draw and deploy my revolver with any type of urgency.
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    Please help explain constructive possession

    Scenario #6 A friend bought his first and only AR last fall by purchasing an assembled lower and a DC complete upper receiver. He was very excited and sent me pics. The lower was a standard carbine but the upper featured a 10.5" barrel. I called him right away and he was able to cancel the...
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    A close up shooting - warning bad language, how many is enough

    In the heat of the moment the deputy (an 18 year veteran BTW) consistently made COM hits over about a 5 second span. That was his judgment and/or reflex in the moment. And it worked. In that same 5 second span Mr. Costlow took 3 steps and fell. The original link from thetruthaboutguns...
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    A close up shooting - warning bad language, how many is enough

    Well said. I said before the deputy did better than I think I would have... that is why I am in this subforum. Lots of insightful folks on here. But discussion like this can't help but lead to some armchair quarterbacking. This is somewhat similar to the 2018 killing in Seattle Center. The...
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    A close up shooting - warning bad language, how many is enough

    Agreed... but it also became a shorter weapon. My question: as Joe Average Citizen I understand that I would have a duty to retreat in most states.... but what if I were too infirm, was bringing my significant other home from surgery, or had a kid strapped in a baby seat of my car 10 feet...
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    Really stupid Heritage safety question...

    No such thing as a stupid question. But there is such a thing as a question about the Really Stupid Heritage safety. :evil: Even with the hammer block safety, Heritage recommends carrying the revolver with an empty cylinder under the hammer. Carrying the pistol with hammer down and hammer...
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