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  1. Torian

    Colt suspends civilian AR-15 production

    I'm troubled by this for a variety of reasons. Not only have I considered my 6920 the AR standard (guess it's going to become a collectible), but I also don't buy their public statement on the matter, claiming they did it because the market no longer supports it economically...
  2. Torian

    Friend of mine just had to surrender his handguns (some lessons learned here)

    Thanks for the replies everyone. Some good and spirited feedback here. To review, I think we can all agree that a certain degree of carelessness was involved, and yet at the same time this I individual showed true concern and respect for the law, demonstrated by his reporting of the incident...
  3. Torian

    Special Operations Command looks at the 6.5mm...

    I'm talking about the caliber, not the platform. Yes they get just about any weapon system they want, but calibers are still standardized.
  4. Torian

    Special Operations Command looks at the 6.5mm...

    I'd love to see the caliber used, but the bigger problem is the NATO standardization and getting our allies on board.
  5. Torian

    gp-100 357 forcing cone

    Nothing like good customer service to turn a sad situation into a happy one.
  6. Torian

    Friend of mine just had to surrender his handguns (some lessons learned here)

    If we disowned friends and family every time someone was a careless idiot, there wouldn't be too many left at the end of it all. Notice when I started this thread, rather that defending him, I was listing the various lessons learned from this situation.
  7. Torian

    Does a claim of self-defense indemnify you if you hit innocent bystanders?

    I do not disagree. There are situations where you couldn't clear the area behind your target, such as your bullet going through a wall and hitting someone on the other side. I spoke in exaggerated terms to create the point. One can only hope that a judge/jury would see the logic in this argument.
  8. Torian

    Training outside of CHL class in Fairfield, Ohio

    Many of the quality private ranges I've frequented have range masters and other qualified personnel with the degree of training needed to help you. Are you a member of a private range already? If so I would start your search there, since some of the most effective training will be hands on as...
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    Does a claim of self-defense indemnify you if you hit innocent bystanders?

    Not sure if it passes the smell test for me as a responsible gun owner. Anyone with a lick of sense knows they should clear the area behind their target before firing. If a group of people are obviously standing behind your target, and you shoot anyways, hitting them as well as your target, I...
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    Friend of mine just had to surrender his handguns (some lessons learned here)

    Appreciate the additional information. This is one sad state to be in as a gun owner.
  11. Torian

    FFL transfer fees?

    Shop around for FFLs in your area. I mostly find them charging 20-30 on average. I assume the 50 charge doesn't include shipping?
  12. Torian

    Friend of mine just had to surrender his handguns (some lessons learned here)

    It is a helpful opinion, however I don't believe that occurred here. It appears that only his permit for handguns was suspended by the judge, and by virtue of the loss of the permit, he was no longer legally permitted to own handguns. I am unclear however how much of this decision involved the...
  13. Torian

    Friend of mine just had to surrender his handguns (some lessons learned here)

    The way I understand it, you may not legally own a handgun without a permit in New York State. The removal of the permit requires you to surrender those handguns. It is bad enough I had to inform my branch manager that if the Army put me on orders for Ft. Drum, it would put a significant...
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    Friend of mine just had to surrender his handguns (some lessons learned here)

    So a close acquaintance of mine, who lives in New York State, just received a letter from a judge stating he had to turn his handguns into the police (permit temporarily suspended) The backstory was he had secured his firearm in his car prior to going into a local bar (doing the right thing)...
  15. Torian

    Latest Lucky Gunner Labs tests

    What stood out to me was the significant difference in performance of the 357 between the 2 in and 4 in barrels. That extra 2 inches appears to make all the difference.
  16. Torian

    Here is one we speak about often, 2 dead carrying with empty chamber

    The military also has a policy of empty chambers in a combat zone depending on perceived threat levels. When I was in Iraq we carried mags in with an empty chamber. In Afghanistan we were locked and loaded at all times (even when sleeping indoors), unless we were on a major FOB. We certainly...
  17. Torian

    What can handle .45 Super?

    In that case, my new carry is now a .50 AE Desert Eagle.
  18. Torian

    What can handle .45 Super?

    An interesting caliber. I always felt more attracted to the 10mm, which can accomplish about the same energy in a 1911, at standard pressures.
  19. Torian

    Does Marlin not make a .357 Lever Gun Anymore?

    Don't forget the Henry! Their steel series is shweeeet.
  20. Torian

    Keeping your cool

    One thing my platoon was told overseas is that "you have to work twice as hard NOT to pull the trigger when you want to". Trying to control that adrenaline rush can be very challenging, even for those considered experts in such situations.
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