Recent content by Henry Bowman

Held it was a straw purchase that violated the law. 5-4 vote (Kagan, Kennedy, Ginsberg, Breyer, Sotomayor in the majority, Scalia, Roberts, Thomas and Alito dissenting) Link to case: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/12-1493_k5g1.pdf

Winfreid, I responded to you e-mail message. Bubbles and Spats, thank you for the referral and votes of confidence. Glenn D. Bellamy http://Armorer-at-Law.com

Larry, my daughter psyched to hear this!

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Yes, the second part of the decision is disappointing to read. The judges were so convinced that the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental part of our American heritage, but then fell lockstep into the myth that the mere presence of a gun makes for a dangerous situation. They gave so...

Thank you all for reminding me to re-read this book again. This scene had a very definite purpose. Henry came upon a situation where he had to take decisive action -- and fast. He did it without grandstanding and (much) speech making. This contributed to the ease at which he decided to take...

I saw this QD mount at SHOT last month and was impressed: http://www.talbot.us/

I will be there -- as will Oleg this year.

It is a federal law.

you can't, unless it is unloaded and locked away. Yes.

Sorry. I meant a manual slide lock. I just handled one last week and confirmed that I could not lock it open with the mag out. Doesn't anyone else consider the undershirt holster (like the 5.11) an option, especially in cool weather? My biggest complaint is that they are too expensive to...

Very true. Which is why the author of the hypothetical should take care to make sure the "facts" do not create a distrction because they are unrealistic.

There used to be an indoor range in the Seattle area (Bellevue, actually, but not Wade's) that would clean your gun for you. I don't recall the fee, but I'm sure it was more than $6.50 fifteen years ago. Lazy writer of the hypo case. They should know it's important to get the factual...

You are describing on of the toughest concealment situations. I have addressed it two ways. First, the tuckable you describe. Just deal with a little extra bagginess. regarding printing, others are not so observant as you think. Second, I have used an undershirt-type holster. There are...

Has there been any decision in the forfeiture hearing from the judge. I assume not.