fallout mike
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I'd prolly give him half his money back.
My Home Was Burglarized
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What are the odds, really? Both in timing, location, and just pure luck! Congrats.
I wouldn't jump to conclusions on whether the dealer is legit or a thief. I think most people here would buy a handgun FTF and there is always a chance the gun was stolen at one point in time.
Odd that the grips were different. Someone may have parted out your grips for additional $.
But again, what are the odds and congrats!
I wouldn't jump to conclusions on whether the dealer is legit or a thief. I think most people here would buy a handgun FTF and there is always a chance the gun was stolen at one point in time.
Odd that the grips were different. Someone may have parted out your grips for additional $.
But again, what are the odds and congrats!
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We did some swapping and he came out okay.
I just couldn't believe it. I looked it over real good and it's still in the same condition. Only thing I could tell was that it had been shot since it was stolen.
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Contact the organizer of the gun show and let him know about that shady dealer. If anything, contact all local gun show organizers.
Next, get a home security camera system and an alarm system (no need to have it monitored, just on). I am in the midst of installing one myself. The thought came to me that break-ins often happen during the holiday seasons. The thief could have hours to break into a safe. The loud alarm system should force them to keep the break in short and the camera system should help with identifying the thieves. They make wireless cameras that upload data to a cloud server (so you can access it anywhere and won't lose the video if they take the computer) and will even call you/email you when a trigger goes off. If you have a smart phone, you can monitor your house 24/7.
Next, get a home security camera system and an alarm system (no need to have it monitored, just on). I am in the midst of installing one myself. The thought came to me that break-ins often happen during the holiday seasons. The thief could have hours to break into a safe. The loud alarm system should force them to keep the break in short and the camera system should help with identifying the thieves. They make wireless cameras that upload data to a cloud server (so you can access it anywhere and won't lose the video if they take the computer) and will even call you/email you when a trigger goes off. If you have a smart phone, you can monitor your house 24/7.
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My kids are grown and gone but I still keep my HD gun in one of my safes mounted to my bed frame. You could do something similar and have your gun ready at a moments notice. Some people choose to leave the door open at night and the gun is quickly accessible and holstered with the trigger covered like in your shoulder holster. Your gun is always in the exact same place and orientation. Then in the morning just close the door and your gun is secured while you are away. You can draw your gun easily with one hand since the box is mounted solidly to something. Can you draw 1 handed from your shoulder holster? While I do sell these, I started making them when I couldn't find what I was looking for in the market. There are several choices out there and I'm sure one of them will fit your needs.
ps - Glad you got your gun back.
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too bad he didn't check the SN before he paid for it.
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