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I'm a retired USAF cop, now working as a prosecutor. I just finished the process of completing my applications for USAF LEOSA credentials, and for Illinois and Florida concealed carry permits. It's a longish story, but up to this point I've been able to use my USAF retiree ID card, along with an...

They're a little bit ugly. Definitely industrial. Not a lot of artistry. And, they rattle a little bit when I shake them. :D But, it struck me after I went for my annual qualification shoot earlier this week (LEOSA), that the only pistols that have never failed me have been my Glocks...

Note: I haven't placed this under "Activism," because I do not have a definitive plan of action, but wanted to explore a possible avenue. If this more properly belongs there, I'm fine with moving it. Here's the background and my question. Public opinion is, of course, largely driven by...

Not a complaint . . . just a matter of curiosity: I don't know a lot about the value of used/collector guns, but anytime I've ventured into a Cabela's Gun Library, the prices are crazy out of line. They all seem high, but it seems especially goofy when the price of used guns in the "Library"...

I travel a fair amount of the time, occasionally to Europe. So, the recent warnings about the possibility of Mumbai-style attacks in European travel terminals and tourist attractions caught my attention. Personally, I wouldn't alter my travel plans if I were planning to travel to Europe at...

It's not pretty (of course, we expected nothing less). This has already been passed by a City Council Panel, two days after the McDonald decision: The details: *Under Daley's ordinances, handgun owners would need to register all their guns with the city so police know how many weapons are...

Having been in some jobs over the years where situational awareness was important, I generally think that I do a better job than most of staying in what THRers describe as "conditional yellow." While trying to slip into paranoia, I keep an eye on those around me, keep an eye out for points of...

I recently purchased a used law enforcement Glock 17 for what I think was a very good price. It functions perfectly and the night sights are good. However, as you'd expect with a former cop gun, it has a fair amount of wear on the slide. Mostly it's a cosmetic issue . . . being a Glock I...

I think I'm officially a convert . . . to pocket pistols, that is. I used to get wrapped up in capacity, velocity, and penetration into ballistic gelatin, but now I'm happy and care-free. These days I carry a Sig P238, which just tickles my fancy. Yes, it shoots the .380 round, which...

In searching the web I found no real organized on-line effort to share pro-RKBA views or strategies targeted at the Chicago gun ban and Illinois' restrictive gun laws. So, I've spent a few of my own bucks and created a website, http://www.KillTheBan.com. I've incorporated a news page and a...

The recent murder of an off-duty Chicago cop by four guys who apparently wanted his new motorcycle has gotten a lot of attention here: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/handgun.ban.supporters.2.1714735.html I live in the Chicago 'burbs, but work in the city. This is exactly the sentiment I've...

I am in the process of refinishing my dad's old Stevens shotgun. I know it's not of much value, but I wanted to restore the stock, which was damaged (at some point a kid . . . possibly my elder brother . . . carved some initials in it) and the wood components were generally in rough shape. I'm...

A pretty straightforward question: Where do you go when you're considering a gun purchase (or just generally interested)? Most of the reviews I read on line are pretty effusive, and would lead you to believe that the gun being reviews is the (new) best gun in the world. I'd like to find a...

I picked up a new P238 a few days ago (Nitron finish, rosewood grips and night sights) and took it to the range today. I thought I'd write a quick report. First, it's a darned purty little piece of work. I typically carry Glocks and there is something a little less industrial about the little...

I'm contemplating buying a .380 semi-auto for pocket carry. I've looked at the LCP and the P3AT, which are very concealable, but I've got a hankering for a Sig P238. The only thing that concerns me is the added weight and width of the P238. I'd appreciate any experiences from those of you...

Several recent posts about differing versions the castle doctrine and various statutory provisions for the use of self-defense have gotten me thinking: Considering the fact that each of the 50 states addresses self-defense somewhat differently and given the fact that many of us travel from...

An article in the Chicago Tribune, Sunday Edition: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/ct-news-chicago-gun-ban-20100129,0,3152673.story Mods: This struck me more as a matter of general interest than as a "Legal" discussion. Hope I got it right.

I just noted something in another member's signature line that caused me to ponder an important question-- the signature line is (more or less), "The Second Amendment is my Concealed Carry Permit." To me, that suggests that, despite laws to the contrary, one is legally and morally permitted to...

I've been contemplating this a bit lately, as there have been two armed (with a handgun) robberies in my very nice, very safe (:rolleyes:) neighborhood recently. My personal rule is to always carry, unless the places I'm going or my activities (alcohol) dictate otherwise, even when I'm...

We live in a great neighborhood in Chicago's western 'burbs. I'm a retired LEO, and I carry almost all the time. On the other hand, my wife often ventures out on her own, sometimes walking our dog, other times jogging. We do have a big brute of a dog, who, while pretty much a big wimp...