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Below is a link to a site that describes gun control myths. http://www.gunfacts.info/gun-control-myths/concealed-carry/ It seems evident that the more gun controls we have the higher the gun crimes we have as well. This is quite the opposite from what our president, other socialists, and...

http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/18228/concealed-carry-myths/ Concealed-Carry Myths Many new concealed-carry permit holders subscribe to a variety of myths that could have potentially deadly consequences. Here are five of the most common. By Paul Markel December 15, 2011...

...was 10 below 0. I've shot 30/30, 30.06, .270, and 303 British, .300 Win Mag and have never had a problem. I hunt all day long. 2) Second myth is flat bottom bullets are better than boat tail bullets under 200 yards. I've been told many times it take longer distances for boat tails to...

Strafor has a great article explaining the origins of the "90% of guns in Mexico come from the United States" Myth and a rebuttal. It is available here: http://www.stratfor.com/weekly/20110209-mexicos-gun-supply-and-90-percent-myth?utm_source=SWeek

I have done several myth busting threads with emphasis on factual data that were measurable and repeatable. What "myth busting" have you come across (intentionally or unintentionally) during your reloading and handloading journey?

http://www.cracked.com/article_18576_5-ridiculous-gun-myths-everyone-believes-thanks-to-movies.html

The Myth of the "Silver Ball" Treatment? OK, I want to hear all the old wive's tales about this treatment.. And if someone can verify or deny it ever existed.

http://geekpolitics.com/gun-control-myths/

They're taking on the myth that a bullet will knock a person off his feet when shot. This is awesome! :cool:

OK. There are TONS of silly gun myths going around, and one of the most troublesome gun conversations we can have is one where we have to correct someone spreading them. So, lets here some of these myths you have heard people say about guns.

There are alot of myths about Rifles, Shotguns, and Handguns that seem to be accepted my many people. Some of these statements might be true on a conditional basis however but get accepted as an all around truth. What do you think of haveing threads where common gun myths can be challenged?

...Virginia Tech, and their guest was some shmo from the center against handgun violence, who said that "The whole notion of self defense is a myth" and what's worse is that he said nobody had ever been able to prove him wrong, he must have never spoken to anybody with a handy American Rifleman...

How about busting or confirming some reloading myths once-and-for-all for us new/seasoned reloaders? It's been my observation that THR H/R section seems to get to the bottom of most reloading issues/problems rather quickly. I did a search and found an old thread, but instead of "he said, she...

I've been reading up on procedures to properly 'break-in' the barrel on my new Savage 10FP. I've come across a number of articles stating that breaking in a rifle barrel is a myth, and actually shortens barrel life. I did some searches but didn't see any topics on the subject. Any definative word?

Interesting article I came across on MSNBC. It points out the difficulty of detection and the actual small scale of school shootings (item 10). Sincerely, Prof. A. Wickwire 10 Myths About School Shootings

Tell us some of the best "Myths" you have heard. Like: short barrels need fast powder. Or Fed 205Ms are "Magnum" primers. Or current production Federal brass is "Softer" than Lake City. Or Redding dies are better because they cost more. Or RCBS means Rock Chucker Ballistic Systems. Have...

Heard a lil tidbit the other day and was wondering if it was true or just some fudd myth: -Don't clean your gun after zeroing it before hunting because a clean gun will be off zero till you get a few shots down the barrel. So... true or false? I am going deer hunting for the first time...

...it comes from people working behind the gun counter or working tables at gun shows. so today I am going to give a newbies crash course in CMP. Myth number 1: CMP only sells to military and veterans. this is completely false. the CMP sells to any US citizen that shows interest and...

I'm sorry if this was already covered. If so, please delete. Forbes had an excellent and balanced article on the myths behind gun control... "As much as gun control advocates might wish otherwise, their attacks are running out of ammo. With private firearm ownership at an all-time high...

Which of the following is surrounded by the most gun-related myths? Multiple choices allowed...