Recent content by amper

Personally, I think that the best "carry" binos are the discontinued Fujinon FMTR-SX 6x30's. Outstanding optics and construction, if you can find them. Basically, they are asmaller version of the FMTR-SX 7x50 marine binos, which are widely considered to be among the best binos ever made, of any...

So why not simply replace the regular M9 with a model with these features, plus a stronger locking block? It's not as if this would require much, and the only downsides are somewhat heavier weight and slightly higher cost, while obtaining much improved service life. All you really have to do is...

My favorites in this category are unfortunately out of production. They are the William Harsey designed Gerber Airframe and Air Ranger II. Both have 3 7/8" clip point blades. Normally, I'm not a big fan of clip points, but the clip is quite moderate on these. The Airframe went in the $150...

Culinary knives and fighting knives have requirements that are pretty much mutually exclusive. I wouldn't ever think about relying on any proper kitchen knife for self-defense, just as I wouldn't ever think of relying on any proper combat or wilderness utility knife as a primary kitchen tool. Of...

You know, I've been combing the NJ statutes, and I can't find any citation that would prove this quote. I've heard the meme elsewhere, but no one has ever provided an actual citation. New Jersey's laws, by and large, cover only the acquisition of firearms (except, of course, for the actually...

A few years ago, Marlin made a limited edition run of the 336 in stainless cambered in 357 Magnum. It was called the Marlin 336SS-357LTD 357 Mag. I've never actually seen one in person, but I'd sure like to find one for myself.

Right now, for me it's a S&W 629 and a Chris Reeve Sable IV.

Having been on the Internet for over 20 years, since back in the days when discourse on the 'net was open and relatively sophisticated and generally limited to academic types, and having been involved with many public discussion groups dealing with expensive gear of one sort or another, I tend...

It is not only Article VI's Supremacy Clause which establishes the federal appelate power over state courts, but also the beginning of Article III, Section 2: The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and...

Ah, but that is in fact exactly the plan the Framers went with. Or did you not read the Constitution very carefully? The federal court system does not have immediate jurisdiction over every case. Intrastate cases must pass through the state judicial system until appealed to the federal system...

The trouble here is that you may find yourself in a situation where you may justifiable believe that an assailant is "about to use" deadly force (say, by having threatened such), without having any apparent means of immediately delivering such deadly force, or where the delivery of that force by...

[edit] Deleted my post. I realized only after posting that you were looking for specific NY examples, rather than examples among the several states...

See here: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/civilrights/color.htm

I just re-read through the thread, and I've paid more attention to the sorts of restrictions that Viking has to deal with, so I'm going to explain a bit more about my choices with respect to his situation and possibly modify a choice or two. Viking's situation in Sweden isn't that much...

First of all, I generally prefer revolvers to autoloaders for all the traditional reasons, so this is reflected in my choices. 1. Smith & Wesson Model 617, .22 LR, 10-shot, 4" barrel The .22 LR revolver is one of the single most versatile weapons you can possess. It covers cheap target...