chevysoldier

"Here's to the new year...may she be a damn sight better than the old one and may we all be home before she's over."

lol

I think you made the right choice. There will always be another bike for you to buy down the line.

It's funny that you replied with what you did. I thought a lot of the same things and figured you would be one of a couple to point them out.

I'd kind of like to make this a informational thread for new or veteran gun owners to reference to. Would be great to spread some knowledge around. I've seen quite a few people posting up about wanting to get or just got their first firearm so maybe this will help. This first video I watched all the way through. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v-mxvnFLfc This video I skipped thought but seemed like good stuff. There is 5 other parts of this series. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk1VOTyo8I0 I'll add some of my own tips and rules. Please feel free to add your own stuff to help the new guys out. -Always handle a firearm like it is loaded. Finger off trigger until ready to shoot. Pointed in a safe direction away from anything you don't want to shoot. -When you hand a gun to someone, verify it is unloaded. When you are handed one, you should verify it is unloaded. -Teach your children about firearms. If you get rid of the curiosity and inform them, you reduce the risk of them doing something stupid. My daughter is 3. She has been around guns all her life. She knows not to touch them at this point in time. She helps me clean them and is right with me when we shoot. When I feel she is ready, she will be shooting with me. -Hearing protection. If you keep a gun for defense, I recommend shooting it once without hearing protection. Get used to the deafening sound and the ringing in your ears. Remember if you need to use it for an intruder, you won't have time to put in ear plugs. You need to be ready for what will happen. Don't do this with an extremely loud gun, maybe use lower level ear plugs. Also do this outdoors to minimize the sound. Remember that hearing loss is permanent so do so at your own risk. -Shoot your ammo you use for defense. Some ammo can get expensive and many people don't like to fire the stuff they store in the gun. Just like hearing protection, you need to know what to expect. When I got my shotgun, my wife didn't want to shoot it with the 00 buck load. This is the ammo that stays in the magazine at home. I made her shoot it because I wanted her to know what the recoil will feel like if she needs to use it at home. Shoot some hollow points to make sure your handgun feeds them properly. You don't want to be in a situation where you find out your handgun doesn't like the ammo you loaded into it. -A firearm doesn't make you invincible. You are only as good as you train. Shoot it often. Shoot from different positions. A bad guy will not stand there at exactly 50 feet and not move. You might be ducking behind a wall, laying on your side. Try different positions out. Practice in your home and know how your home is laid out, from a tactical standpoint. Of course do this with an unloaded gun and keep your finger off the trigger. -Know what is behind what you are shooting at. This goes for range time and in defensive situations. Bullets can travel for miles and you are responsible for every single bullet you fire. -Clean your firearms. Not only will this keep it in pristine working condition, but it helps you to understand it. Be one with the gun. -Have the right frame of mind. I personally have a loaded sidearm on me or within a few feet 99% of the time. One time I knew I was in the wrong frame of mind. I took the magazine out and the round out of the chamber. Know yourself and what your stress levels are. Don't put yourself or others in danger because you cannot handle what's going on in your life at the moment. I'm sure I have other stuff I'll think of later. DISCLAIMER: The information in this post and the rest of the thread is "use at your own risk." I will not be held responsible or liable for your actions or improper use of a firearm. These are only my views and thoughts and may not be suitable for others. Please read the safety manual that came with your firearm. Remember safety first and don't shoot yourself or others.

damnit shitty. I missed it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dE4UgY7lgI

This article is a couple months old, but didn't see any threads about the subject. So who here is gonna volunteer? http://www.huliq.com/8738/nasa-contemplates-manned-mission-mars-one-way

Well just a few more hours to go and another year will be over. May 2011 bring you all happiness and prosperity! Be safe this year and lets all make it to 2012, so we can see the end of the world of course. This year I plan on making it through the police academy and getting on with a department. I am also aiming to be debt free this year. Other than the wife's truck, I think I can do it. Those are my two main goals this year. Anyone else have any resolutions or goals for 2011?

Hey he smiled after the touchdown! Penalty! Hockey>football.

Yeah I won't open carry up around the Cleveland area. The police there are ignorant and arrogant. Did you see the video of the guy up around you open carrying for the fourth of July? It was either this last 4th or the year before. Cops stopped him for OC'ing and he goes "There is no law against it." Female cop goes "I don't know what you think you know about the law, but we know the law."

lol nice holster you got jblosser.

The first link I sent you for buckeye firearms has a lot of laws. Places where you cannot carry are on there too.

Page 17 of the link posted earlier. My emphasis added with the bold. If a place posts a sign I won't go in unless I have to. If they want to take away my self defense, I don't give them my money. I prefer open carry most of the time. It is easier to draw if needed and I prefer a show of force. It's also amazing how nice people become when I open carry. Before anyone jumps me, I don't OC so people are nice, that is just an observation of when I do. I also usually present a professional appearance. I won't wear baggy jeans down to my ass and a ac/dc t-shirt. If I look like a professional and know what I am doing, there are less people and police gonna mess with me. If you are really interested, I meet with a group of people once a month who all open carry. We'll go to parks or restaurants and have a good time. You are more than welcome to come along with your wife. Like I've told others, if you wanna go out an OC, let me know, I'll go with you. It's all personal preference if you carry concealed or open or carry at all. Remember that carrying a sidearm brings a lot of responsibility. Just research the laws and talk with people. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer or police officer. I am not responsible for your actions. It is your responsibility to research the laws before you decide to carry. I have only explained my views of the laws and may make mistakes.

Gump fail.

really?

I've see this guy before. Dude has mad skills.

That was funny.

I didn't know either until I read "subtle fuck off to the police"

got donuts or get donuts

Oh and I forgot to add that I would also have to ask if you are a resident of the same state for handgun sales. I forgot about this part and another member was kind enough to bring it to my attention.

Mine don't multiply as nearly as I would like though.