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From this morning's Rocky Mountain News: A gentle reminder that even 'professionals' should observe the four rules...and double-check to ensure the firearm is unloaded. I hope Mr. Franklin recovers from his injury :(

I want to work on rifle fundamentals -- so I'm shopping for my first .22lr rifle. My main reasons for choosing .22lr are: cheap ammo, low recoil, and the nearby indoor range allows .22lr rifles...which is nice in the winter. I've been reading through the archives and it sounds like the...

I've been trying to figure out today which 9mm semi-auto CZs feature an ambidextrous safety and allow for cocked-and-locked carry. From my reading at CZ-USA, CZUB, and various forums, it appears the ambi-equipped 9s are: CZ 85b CZ 85 Combat CZ 75b Stainless frame only CZ 75 SA CZ 75 SP01...

I have a friend who lives in in Kentucky who asked me to try and find an answer to his question: He works in a building that houses a pre-school. It is well-signed that concealed deadly weapons are prohibited. Acknowledging that, can he carry/store an UNLOADED/LOCKED firearm in his private...

Someone I know is considering a job at Rush Presby Medical Center...in Chicago, Illinois :eek: Please save the commentary on the downsides to living in Daley's version of hell, I've tried them all. Anyway, knowing about Chicago's handgun ban (and other repressive firearms laws) I offered to...

I recently picked up a couple of new-to-me fixed-sight .38/.357 revolvers, and am trying to find the best self-defense ammunition for them. I understand that fixed-sight revolvers tend to "like" (or are more accurate with) certain ammunition, and that some experimenting is required to find...

I'm heading off the range tomorrow to try out a couple of new revolvers...and I realized I'm nearly out of a favored load -- Remington's 158gr .38 +P (the FBI Load). Remington's stock number is R38S12, and the box looks like this: Does anyone know any gunshop/store etc. in the metro...

Just picked up a new-to-me 2 3/4" Ruger Speed Six and was hoping someone could tell me: the date of manufacture (s/n 151-108xx) what the correct grips would be (and any good source for them). I took it straight from the store to the range. A bit of holster-wear on the muzzle, but locks up...

Okay, I've searched the archives and read so many comparison threads on THR and elsewhere that my head hurts :p ...so I'll just ask the sage THRs for opinons on what's best in my situation: Background Data: I've got an itch to purchase my first single-action revolver I'll use it for...

This evening on Denver8 public access, I happened to catch the tail end of a City of Denver safety committee meeting, where the agenda was to discuss a "technical cleanup" of Denver's firearms ordinances. Anyone have the links to the previous discussions or the (12/19/06) memorandum that was...

I learned recently that the FBI issued S&W 3" Model 13 revolvers until they switched (briefly) to the 10MM around 1990. Does anyone know if these FBI Model 13s were stamped with agency markings? I've been searching for a 3" K-frame and am trying to educate myself about some of the variations...

Fist fight/beating in mall: off-duty Federal LEO/good samaritan steps in to break it up, one of several perps draws and fires, wounding FLEO, FLEO draws and returns fire, wounding shooter. Mayhem ensues. Source -- Prayers for the Secret Service agent, and his family. What...

Who should I ask* to get the official/legal answer to the following question -- or does anyone on THR have the definitive answer? (*e.g. Denver Police, District Attorney's office, CBI, TSA, etc?): Does Denver's ban on the carrying & storage of "assualt weapons" (text below) include weapons...

Another LEO shooting in Florida: Link I can't believe there is a patrol officer in S. Florida (or anywhere, for that matter) who wouldn't be wearing a vest on-duty so I'm guessing it's just vague reporting based on incomplete facts -- but does anyone know the Broward departmental policy...

Hi All: Somewhat silly question, because they're totally unrelated -- but I'm trying to save on shipping. Anyone know of a single supplier/website where I could source GP11 7.5x55mm surplus ammo for a K-31 and the Marble Arms fiber optic front sight (as pictured below, but green) for a...

Good grief. Sounds like a few items fell off the back of the truck: source

Anyone ever worry about or test the hogs they harvest? Would a tainted pig even show outward signs of illness? I'm guessing a touch of E. Coli could spoil your ham & eggs breakfast. source

What a tragedy for all involved. I'm not a hunter, so perhaps I don't understand: why was the son "walking along" with a round chambered/safety off? Wouldn't it be prudent to keep the safety on or chamber empty until your target is in sight? Please be careful. link

I just picked up a 1974-era S&W Model 10-6 s/n D6635xx. It's in nice shape (passed the revolver check-out with flying colors) but has bluing wear consistent with lots of holster carry, and I noticed what looks like "IHP" engraved on the left side of the frame just above the trigger. Anyone...

Anyone else think this sounds weird? Why wouldn't the off-duty officer have called in a report of Mr. Foley's apparent erratic driving and then backed off to maintain visual contact while marked cruisers from that jurisdiction responded? Sounds like he was chasing Mr. Foley for several miles...