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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
A laugh and a lesson.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:38 pm
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One of my flying magazines (AOPA Pilot) has a regular monthly column entitled Never Again. In it are stories of close calls for pilots, most of whom...
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Never Again!?
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Last post by tbrown
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:06 pm
Lesson Learned - Gym nonCarry
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TexasCajun »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:07 am
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Well it's after 3:30am & I'm on here because I can't sleep. Tonight, I went to the gym. And as usual I stored my street clothes, boots that my wife...
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uhmm.. you might check.. If insurance paid on your pistol, it may legally belong to them now. We used to get this notification from Records quite...
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Last post by TxLobo
Thu Apr 17, 2014 3:55 pm
unholster OOPS!!!!!
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Target1911 »
Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:06 pm
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It's not nearly as bad as it could have been but.....
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I too keep a knife on my left side but it is a fixed blade on my belt. My folder goes in my right front pocket. I have carried it there for many...
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Last post by Target1911
Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:54 am
Taurus Discharge - Potential Problem?
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dihappy »
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:17 pm
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:28 am
Don't forget to remove the cleaning rod!
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tomtexan »
Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:23 pm
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Ouch!
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Nope - the guy wasn't cleaning - he was shooting some loads and the cases were sticking in the chamber, so he kept shooting and just kept knocking...
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Last post by Bolton Strid
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:37 am
Man Shoots Himself In The Head
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carlson1 »
Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:19 am
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Why would anyone think this is the way to demonstrate gun safety?
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You can't fix stupid, but every now and again it manages to kill itself.
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Last post by Dragonfighter
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:03 pm
Dry Firing a loaded gun....not smart
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magillapd »
Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:58 am
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I decided to share a story from my last trip to the gun range. I dry fired a loaded gun and just like it's designed to...it went boom :banghead:...
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Yes, there is, but the treatment of said gun in the same as for a loaded gun. :rules:
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Last post by WildBill
Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:52 pm
Saw my first one tonight.
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C-dub »
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:21 pm
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This may not be the right place for this. I thought I'd put it here because I hope I never see one in use again.
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Someone was in the Army too long! rlol
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Last post by bauer
Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:05 pm
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Last post by hillfighter
Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:26 pm
Man Mistakes Gun for Lighter, Accidentally Shoots Hand
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tomtexan »
Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:13 pm
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Target employee injures himself with gun that fell out of customer's pocket, police say.
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It took me a minute but ...BAWAAAHAHAHAHA!!! :rolll
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:36 pm
"I can't believe you just shot me"
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philip964 »
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:43 am
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The among children 1-14 is accidents. 54% of those are car accidents. The second leading cause of death among children 4-14 is cancer. Suicide is 4th...
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Last post by baldeagle
Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:04 pm
Woman accidentally kills herself at shooting range
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philip964 »
Thu Nov 07, 2013 6:35 pm
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See position of the gun and hands at 1:37. Looks completely plausible IMHO.
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Last post by LSUTiger
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:28 pm
The "Anti" Knockout Game
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Dan20703 »
Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:19 am
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If this is true then the hunters have become the hunted. Mainstream media will be in a quandry to report this because they will have to admit the...
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I'm still not convinced this story is accurate. I'd like to see some other news article of any sort corroborating it (even if the other story is...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:43 pm
Knockout gamer shot by CHL
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Laneman »
Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:06 am
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This knockout game craze has really been making me angry. Finally one of the young punks received some swift justice at the hands of a CHL armed with...
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From Newsbusters:
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Last post by Jim Beaux
Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:16 am
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Last post by nyj
Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:36 pm
Outed at work!
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Gungirl »
Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:49 pm
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Ok I think I have calmed down enough to write about this... :???:
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I said the same when I read the message for which you resurrected an eight month old thread. ;-) :mrgreen:
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Last post by TexDotCom
Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:24 pm
Boy I'm Glad
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RX8er »
Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:13 pm
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This is the first time that I am glad that The_Busy_Mom and I were carrying. We always do, but the other night, I was thankful. The reason for the...
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I think the 6'2 and 225 lbs does make a big difference. My oldest worked as a security guard, unarmed, and while he had many confrontations,...
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Last post by VMI77
Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:21 pm
Child shoots Policeman with his holstered Glock 35
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philip964 »
Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:51 am
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Well, since no one else has said it I will, the main problem is, it’s a Glock. ;-)
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Last post by VoiceofReason
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:41 pm
Lesson learned
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bauer »
Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:06 am
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So tonight I did something I've always told myself I would never do. I had an errand to run in Waco. After completing my errand I stopped to buy a...
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Now if I put my hand inside my denim vest/coat, my hand will be on the grip of the Kimber 45 I carry in a shoulder holster. :fire bang bang
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Last post by VoiceofReason
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:27 pm
Very chilling, very scary, and very disturbing
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esxmarkc »
Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:21 pm
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Video of the Navy Yard shooter. Nothing bloody in the video but everyone need take note on how he is stalking and closing in on his victims.
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:iagree:
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Last post by EvoGTR
Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:21 am
my home was broken into last night
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fenster »
Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:08 pm
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my time to write up this post is a bit limited, so I'll post the executive summary and fill in details later when I have more time.
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Not much evidence at this point - at least to my knowledge. No prints. I'm sure everyone is impatient when this type thing happens, but feedback from...
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Last post by treeman
Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:29 pm
Gun accidentally discharged on Metro Bus
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philip964 »
Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:49 pm
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Naw man. You're just trying to justify your evil lust for devices of death. :mrgreen:
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Last post by jmra
Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:08 am
Even when putting firearms away-- Keep the four rules.
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mamabearCali »
Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:59 pm
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Had a scary experience this weekend. I shall put it here so others can learn. My DH and I returned home after a long day out (flag football game,...
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I agree wholeheartedly. What sometimes gets lost in these exchanges is there is no one size fits all protocol. A responsible parent/gun owner will...
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Last post by Dragonfighter
Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:37 pm
Stupid Kids
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SonicmetalicS »
Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:53 pm
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So this evening I had dinner with a friend at Chili's and as she's driving me home we come to a stop light, in the lane beside us (4 lane road, two...
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I have such a rite, its called Fly little bird fly!
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Last post by Cedar Park Dad
Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:45 am
someone tried to get in my house TWICE. I NEED VIDEO ADVICE
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Target1911 »
Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:35 pm
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I need a decent plug n play system with minimal 4 cameras. I do not have a bunch of money to spend on it right now. $500ish budget.
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Highly recommend Night Owl! Excellent 24/7/365 American customer service. Tiger Direct also sells them at a good price.
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Last post by CHLLady
Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:11 pm
Couple of reasons why I'm pursuing my CHL
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LAYGO »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:24 pm
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I've taken the class & will send off the application in Jan, which is 5 years after a lil run in with Addison police . . . another story all together...
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Well since we're here, I had a random thought.
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Last post by Fangs
Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:48 pm
Man aims for ex girlfriend shoots girlfriend instead
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philip964 »
Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:26 pm
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Those kind of incidents will surely keep our jailhouses occupied. Too sad some just don't think it through.
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Last post by bmwrdr
Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:06 pm
Dangerous shooters at the range
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mewalke »
Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:38 am
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I think this post is more appropriate for this forum than the Shooting Range forum since it deals with safety issues in general and what I will never...
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I recall at the old DPS range in Austin, the tin shelter and wood support ABOVE the shooters were full of holes.
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Last post by howdy
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:52 am
Forgot to lock things up "just one time" ...
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CedarElm7 »
Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:55 am
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I'm a fanatic about keeping our firearms secured, either in the big safe or in little GunVault safes as the situation requires, plus behind locked...
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My home is set to the church I go to.
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Last post by Topbuilder
Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:01 pm
You Tube gun review moron
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A-R »
Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:22 am
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:banghead:
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Youtube is engaged with censoring out 2nd A related material again.
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Last post by drjoker
Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:09 am
Spider senses tingling, Don't ignore them
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suthdj »
Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:17 pm
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Couple days ago I was driving my kid to his school/day care when I pulled into the turn lane there was 2 vehicles in front of me I though Oh busy...
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The main reason schools are hit is because they are Federal no gun Zones. :banghead:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:17 pm
Close call in parking lot
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mrvmax »
Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:10 pm
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So I took a trip to Missouri to visit family and on the way back went through Tulsa. Due to construction I ended up going through town and being...
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Last post by CHLLady
Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:24 pm
Going against conventional wisdom - a new strategy?
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fickman »
Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:48 am
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Sometimes we on this board might be guilty of over-thinking things. I've recently been rethinking some of that over-thinking, which I admit is just...
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It's the statement above that I've thougth about quite a bit and am surprised it's not been commented on more. When I read many responses/comments on...
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Last post by jerry_r60
Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:34 pm
My Ooopps! this weekend.
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97Octane »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:43 am
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OK... I was at a restaurant over the weekend and excused myself from the table to head for the restroom. I was walking quickly, as a sense of urgency...
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That's why you carry modern drop proof guns like Glocks. A coworker of mine carried an old Colt 25 auto. Those things are notorious for going off...
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Last post by drjoker
Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:29 am
Fla: Conceal Carry Holder Arrested for Incidental Exposure
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dihappy »
Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:13 pm
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can never get the youtube links to work
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I carry my wallet in my vest pocket when Im driving or shirt pocket so I dont have to reach back if stopped by a LEO. I plan to have my license ready...
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Last post by Pecos
Tue Jul 09, 2013 3:08 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:03 am
uh, the kid opened his car door!!!
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SewTexas »
Sat May 25, 2013 10:07 pm
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OMG! Crazy is contagious!!!
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I have been told I get a similar look on my face under certain circumstances. I have also been told it is a smile you really do not want to see.
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:25 pm
Austin, Texas - odd encounter.
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Littoria »
Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:49 am
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So this happened a few months ago.
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Truth is at a premium these days.
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Last post by Redneck_Buddha
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:13 pm
Woman Saves Husband From Attacking Bear (Wisconsin)
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fickman »
Fri May 17, 2013 10:27 am
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The video is worth watching (not graphic, just an interview retelling the story):
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I understand your point.
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Last post by Jumping Frog
Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:04 pm
AK 47 ND kills woman as she hands it to husband
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philip964 »
Fri May 17, 2013 10:46 pm
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Only in the movies :tiphat:
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Last post by E.Marquez
Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:31 am
Dropped a loaded gun for the first time; all appears well
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rp_photo »
Wed May 01, 2013 6:49 pm
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I carry my chambered M&P 40 in a small Igloo lunch container in my Tundra Truck since I don't have a center console.
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Dropped my M&P .40 last week while getting out of my car. When I felt it fall,at first I was like :shock: then all I could do was close my eyes, it...
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Last post by un0fficial
Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:55 am
4 year old shoots and kills dad with gun in friends home
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philip964 »
Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:46 am
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How do you respect a parrent that just talks to you like a friend when you have done something real bad?
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Last post by MeMelYup
Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:55 pm
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Last post by JJVP
Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:14 pm
LAPD in tense standoff today....
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The Annoyed Man »
Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:45 pm
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LAPD confronts Call of Duty 'Ghost' statue in tense standoff
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I couldn't find it either. I found the link to this story on Facebook.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:19 am
Man accidentally shoots self and mom
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philip964 »
Sun May 26, 2013 10:22 am
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I never understood why someone is more responsible if they cause a car wreck while drunk but less responsible if they sign a contract while drunk.
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Last post by gringo pistolero
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:26 pm
Rental Cars....
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Teamless »
Tue May 28, 2013 11:21 am
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I have been deciding whether to post this or not, but as this is so others may learn , even though I am embarrassed by the situation, I am posting...
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Consider yourself lucky. It was about ten years ago for me and it was a colt combat commander and I didn't remember for about 2 hours but when I went...
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Last post by Bgriff1974
Fri May 31, 2013 9:36 pm
Allen Gun Show
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labrat1001001 »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:42 am
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I went to the Allen Gun show yesterday. Unloaded my Kimber Ultra Carry II 45 ACP in the truck, purchased tickets for the wife and I, checked my...
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This is a rather ungentlemanly response to my posting; note I created the original discussion and was following up on it with some humor. If you seek...
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Last post by labrat1001001
Wed May 29, 2013 8:50 pm
My friend gave me a box of ammo
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Justinbhutto »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:50 am
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My friend gave me a box of 45lc from his step-dads estate. Since he didn't have a 45lc, he figured he would pass it on.
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Mighty good friend you've got there, gave ya ammo during a SHORTAGE. Ya must've met when y'all were kids. Grownup friends ain't nearly as good.
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Last post by drjoker
Fri May 24, 2013 11:50 am
Bad day for Houston, children and guns
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philip964 »
Tue May 14, 2013 11:30 pm
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I guess you answered the question.....I was going to ask if there is something in the water down there.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri May 24, 2013 7:51 am
valentines day gift
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liberty2014 »
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:06 pm
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i was dating a girl for about 8 months and things were great, her dad liked me and my grandma liked her. she spent a few days in the hospital with me...
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HEY!!! You calling me old pardner?!?!?! :mad5 Just because I hijack a thread about valentines day gifts and turn it in to buying workbenches! rlol...
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Last post by Syntyr
Wed May 22, 2013 11:16 am
Wrong place at wrong time
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Bgriff1974 »
Wed May 08, 2013 3:56 am
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I have had my chl for several years with no issues. I carry as often as possible (meaning as law allows). I am well a few nights ago my friend called...
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I really appreciate drjoker and the exchange between TAM and BigGuy. Jumping Frog is also cool pointing out that he will always carry unless it's...
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Last post by Diesel42
Sat May 18, 2013 9:12 pm
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