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Does anyone here have a loaded gun that is near you while you sleep? I have a Springfield XD that is cocked and ready that I put in the XD holster at about where my waistline is underneath my covers, and of course the muzzle points away from myself and roommate. The XD holster makes it so I...

Is Federal Hydra-Shok a good for use in self-defense? When I first picked up my handgun from the transfer dealer, he showed me Federal Hydra-Shok and Speer Gold Dot. He recommended the Hydra-Shok, which is the one I bought as my non-practice personal defense ammo. My handgun uses 9 mm. Is...

Is Federal Hydra-Shok a good strategy and tactic to use in self-defense? When I first picked up my handgun from the transfer dealer, he showed me Federal Hydra-Shok and Speer Gold Dot. He recommended the Hydra-Shok, which is the one I bought as my non-practice personal defense ammo. Is...

I am looking into getting a holster for a Springfield XD-9. What is a good holster for concealed carry? What conceals well, but can be used quickly? What protects the trigger guard area well? I am planning on carrying chambered and cocked. I was looking at some nice leather holsters. Do...

I am possibly thinking about taking a firearms tactical course. For the course, you are supposed to bring 1,000 rounds to class, along with three magazines. My firearm uses 9mm Luger. Anyone know if you can get ammunition in bulk for cheaper? At Walmart, 100 rounds is $15, that could add up...

I was asked if I had a gun after I donated plasma. I just thought I would share this with you, although it happened a few months ago. I am a college student and I donate plasma twice a week as a part-time side job. I do not have a carry permit yet, but am in the process of applying. I had my...

I was doing some research online about the Springfield XD torture test, references are http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_XD and http://springfield-armory.primediaoutdoors.com/SPstory11.html One so-called Torture Test was conducted in which an XD-9 was run over with a truck, frozen in...

The other day I heard two people debating about whether or not handguns should be carried cocked or uncocked when using them for concealed carry. One person said that it is too dangerous to carry a firearm cocked with a round in the chamber, because it could go off. This person said that if...

Hi, I have a question for any of you who are knowledgeable about Springfield XDs. As far as using them for concealed carry, are they designed/meant to be carried cocked with a round in the chamber or uncocked without a round in the chamber?

I am new to handguns and am wondering what materials bullets will pass right through/stop at/ricochet off of? One of the rules of firearm safety is to know your target and what is beyond it. If you are in a situation where you have to use defensive shooting, you want to know what will stop the...

I was wondering if it is bad to dry fire a gun? I have heard that dry firing is only bad on rimfire and old centerfire firearms, but does not hurt centerfire firearms. Some say that it is good in teaching yourself shooting technique. I have also heard others say that it is bad to dry fire any...

Hello everyone, I\\\'m new to hand guns but am getting one for eventual concealed carry. I am planning on starting with the 9 mm for Springfield XD. There\\\'s quite a few types of 9 mm luger out there. What is the best type for personal self-defense? Are hollow tipped the best...

I haven\'t owned a handgun before and was wanting to get a XD-9 for concealed carry self-defense. Would you recommend a sub-compact unit (3\" barrel), service (4\" barrel), ported V-10 (4\" barrel), or tactical unit (5\" barrel)? I hear that there\'s strengths and advantages to having longer...

I went to a gun store the other day. I haven\'t owned a handgun before, but want to buy one for self-defense. I don\'t really think I\'m in danger right now, but it would be good to get one and a CWP just in case if something later were to happen because I\'ve known of people who that happened...

Hi everyone, I have some friends who are getting concealed weapons permits and I would like to get one too. I think it might be a good idea to buy a hand gun and practice with it on the range and good safety techniques before going for the concealed weapons permit. Any suggestions on how to...