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    Secure storage for smokeless powder/loaded ammo?

    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...
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    Secure storage for smokeless powder/loaded ammo?

    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...
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    Kids and guns

    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...
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    Carry OK into Reliant in Houston?

    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
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    Carry OK into Reliant in Houston?

    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
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    M1 Carbine leftie-friendly?

    Thanks to all. HD is the intended purpose, with CorBon. Steve
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    M1 Carbine leftie-friendly?

    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...
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    Business owner surprises me!

    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
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    Permission or Forgiveness?

    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...
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    Training Question - equipment

    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...
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    Safety Glasses Poll

    Always. Also a ball cap and muffs. Steve
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    Bad Guys are heavily armed in Houston

    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...
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    One shot each if multiple opponents?

    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...
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    Big name shooting schools -- worth it?

    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...
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    Range Bag Contents

    Blow out kit. Steve
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    Wife found out how many guns i own

    Be up front. As was stated, she is (or should be) your best friend. Over Christmas break, my sons were home, we did a complete inventory, serial numbers, etc, to get up to date on insurance. Big number. She saw it. Raised one eyebrow. "Are we OK on ammo, too?" I've never lied to her about...
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    What do I need to bring with my for my first trip to the range?

    1+ Jaybird. Welcome to the fraternity! If you are not experienced, I agree one of the best things to take with you is an experienced friend. There are too many tricks and shortcuts to things like sighting in, troubleshooting, and organization to really cover in this post. In addition, it...
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    Gavin DeBecker on Kindle

    His book (The Gift of Fear) has been mentioned several times. FYI it is now available on Kindle, for those who have them. Steve
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    Carry at work

    Medical office, I own it. Carry every day. Wife is an HR manager, cannot carry or have a firearm in the car, so does not. Knife, Sharkie, and some time learning about improvised weapons has to do for her. Steve
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    New Home Awareness

    I would talk to your wife some more about what is worrying her. A year does seem like enough time for most people, and maybe you should be sure it is not her sensitivity that has changed. I know the more time we spend as parents, the more risk averse we can become. More apt to worry about...
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