Recent content by SWDoc

I have seen the SAAMI info, but I had heard that before some time ago. I reload, and kept my powder just on top of the safe, but have a friend who is now accumulating a pretty good stock of powder and loaded ammo. His plan was to keep in in a safe, and when I remembered the whole smokeless...

As I understand it, storing smokeless powder or loaded ammo in a semi-airtight enclosure is potentially bad. If it burns, the pressure can build to the point that it is explosive (as it is is designed to do). Is this correct, and does anyone MAKE secured and vented storage for this purpose...

It is always confusing/frustrating when studies (if well done) come to different conclusions (or no conclusion at all). Lt. Col Dave Grossman's books "On Killing" and "On Combat" are very readable, and trace the evolution of the military's methods (from WW I on) of desensitizing their young...

Got the book. Thought it was prohibited. Quickest way to get the citations was to post, and I appreciate the quick responses. Was not 100% sure about pro sporting events. Thanks again, Steve

Got tickets to a ball game this Sunday in Reliant Stadium in Houston. Can anyone tell me if concealed carry is OK into the event? Thanks, Steve

Thanks to all. HD is the intended purpose, with CorBon. Steve

I am considering an M1 carbine for my wife, who is left handed. We do not have one to shoot/try, so before we go to extreme lengths to arrange for her to shoot one, how leftie friendly IS the M1? She operates pistols OK, shifting hands for reloads and clearances (unless she is shooting her...

What tkopp said. Additionally, I'd have a discussion w/ her about not "outing" xsniper if some Does GO down. Seriously, turning to him and saying something like "DO SOMETHING!" could make it more difficult for everyone to get out unhurt. Steve

Good advice here. Original question regarding safe; explain it took years to fill the first one, guns cannot be left lying around, and you both know you will be buying more guns over the years. In addition, as your life progresses, you will (and probably already HAVE) accumulate jewelry...

Serpa would work fine. Mag pouches, I like Comp-Tac. (I like their holsters, too, but only have one that is OWB and don't use it much). As for you choice of handgun.... you didn't specify how much experiece w/ diff. pistols/calibers you have, but since you don't own a handgun yet, I will...

Always. Also a ball cap and muffs. Steve

Low profile is a good tactic. Cheap watch, modest clothes, modest wheels, absence of inflammatory/polarizing/revealing bumper stickers, all help keep you below the radar. Which is right where I like to be. As with SA, carrying a concealed defensive handgun, and advanced training, this man did...

Depends. I lean toward double taps, as I agree it takes very little extra time. Split times around .25 are pretty easy, shorter is doable. However, if 2 obvious threats are very close (weapons visable, almost contact distance), I want that 1/4 second. As for boarding hose rules... makes...

Several good points have been made. It IS possible to get good trainers to come to or near you. I agree John and Vicki Farnam are very good, and will travel. This week they are in Victoria, TX (30 miles from me). This is a town of 50,000 +/-, so not a really big place. Over the years , I...

Blow out kit. Steve