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Yeah, there are a lot of OC friendly states out there, but some have restrictions for being able to OC. Check out the applicable gun laws, you may or may not need a permit.
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cbzdel
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I only found out because I ran across this article in a related links section of the newspaper I was looking at..
They're Breaking the Law — and Getting Away With It : Central Kitsap : Kitsap Sun
This is the next county over from where I live, only about a half hour away from me.. I even dated a girl that lived down the street from that park about 3-4 years ago..
They're Breaking the Law — and Getting Away With It : Central Kitsap : Kitsap Sun
This is the next county over from where I live, only about a half hour away from me.. I even dated a girl that lived down the street from that park about 3-4 years ago..
btastarsky
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I used to carry my springfield 1911 for cc until my chief told me not to carry it anymore because of another guy's incident with the same style of weapon. Now I carry a Sig P220 DAK. Thin defeinitely helps with concealing, but clothing helps more. My usual attire when I carry (which is all the time): polo shirt, khaki pants or bdu pants, 1.75 inch leather belt.
For those of you who carry concealed, do you carry an extra magazine as well? I do, since my gun only holds 7+1 rounds. If you do, how so? For those of you who don't, how come?
For anyone interested in the new marlin calibers (.308 and .338 ME), I'm doing a range test on thursday with the .338 ME that I picked up. I have a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 mounted on it with Ironsighter rings. I'll post my review on the gun/caliber if you guys want.
For those of you who carry concealed, do you carry an extra magazine as well? I do, since my gun only holds 7+1 rounds. If you do, how so? For those of you who don't, how come?
For anyone interested in the new marlin calibers (.308 and .338 ME), I'm doing a range test on thursday with the .338 ME that I picked up. I have a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 mounted on it with Ironsighter rings. I'll post my review on the gun/caliber if you guys want.
Craxican
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Yeah I carry extra mags...my holster holds mags on the other side (I usually use a shoulder strap)...when I'm not in the mood and use a belt holster, i have a mag holster as well
btastarsky
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I use a Blackhawk single stack mag holder that fits over my belt/waistband. It's easy to take off when you want to, but stays on really well too. The come in single or double stack variations. Hmm....wait a sec, blackhawk mag holder, blackhawk holster, blackhawk flashlight holder, blackhawk boots......what was I saying again? 
I haven't been into guns in a long ass time. I grew up target and trap shooting as well as upland bird hunting. Shot my first gun at about 5, first 9mm at 8, first 12 gauge at 10. Started hunting at 12. I own an old Remington 1100, S&W 357, and a Ruger 22/45. But they're at my dad's house (he has the gun safe) My father-in-law gave me his late 70's era, FBI issue, snub nose .38 special. Haven't shot it yet. That thing just looks like it'll be a bear to shoot. Now I just need to head out to the range for the first time in 10 years 
Think I'll warm up with the 22/45 before I even attempt the .38
Think I'll warm up with the 22/45 before I even attempt the .38 btastarsky
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Jon, if you need a safe, check out Dunham's. I got mine there for $150. It's not the biggest or most secure ever built, but it gets the job done until the fiance and I get our own place and money is available to buy something better.
We have a hidden safe built into the house (when you rent a house from a father in law like I have there's little things like that here 
) but it's not big enough for the shotgun. Not that it's a big deal. The couple of times I've gone out since I moved out of my parents house, it was with my dad anyways so no biggie. Thanks for the info though.
You guys have any experience with anything like that .38? This thing just seems dangerous. No safety, the shortest barrel I've ever seen, just the most basic gun I've ever seen.
) but it's not big enough for the shotgun. Not that it's a big deal. The couple of times I've gone out since I moved out of my parents house, it was with my dad anyways so no biggie. Thanks for the info though. You guys have any experience with anything like that .38? This thing just seems dangerous. No safety, the shortest barrel I've ever seen, just the most basic gun I've ever seen.
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cbzdel
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My father in law has a snub nose .38 special, its VERY tiny, and yeah it packs a kick but I dont think its any more than what my 9mm kicks with.
a 38 special and 22 are teh only revolvers I have shot, I would really like to try out some or the larger sizes, and for $25 I can rent and shoot 1 shot from the big daddy S&W 500
Next time I am at the range Iam going it, I just need to shoot it once to say I have done it.
a 38 special and 22 are teh only revolvers I have shot, I would really like to try out some or the larger sizes, and for $25 I can rent and shoot 1 shot from the big daddy S&W 500
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cbzdel
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here is a hunting question for any hunters we may have..
30-06 vs 300 win mag and why...
I am trying to decide on what caliber rifle to buy and practice with so I can give it a try next season..
I want sort of a do it all kinda rifle so I can hunt whatever (larger game, not talking rabbits or birds here haha!)
30-06 vs 300 win mag and why...
I am trying to decide on what caliber rifle to buy and practice with so I can give it a try next season..
I want sort of a do it all kinda rifle so I can hunt whatever (larger game, not talking rabbits or birds here haha!)
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I have not carried extra mags, since my XDM holds 16+1 .40 S&W JHP. I think 17 rounds should be enough for a "routine" self defense situation (not that there is anything routine about discharging a firearm in self defense). Although, I do have a double-stack mag holder that I use when I head out to the range.
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I have a beautiful rifle chambered in .270 Remington, and I feel that would be sufficient for all sorts of game, small and large.
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cbzdel
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I would agree that a .270 would be a greart gun for small game and up to a deer, but a .270 will not take down an elk in 1 shot unless its a PERFECT shot.. You will usually have to get in 1-3 more shots as its running away.
Atleast thats that I leaned in my reasearch.
Atleast thats that I leaned in my reasearch.
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How often do you hunt things larger than deer? I guess you would have to take that into consideration. What will the rifle be used for primarily? If you will hunt mostly larger game, them you may consider a .30-06.
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cbzdel
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I dont hunt anything now haha!
but if I got into it I would like something that would be capable of anything, say I got into deer then wanted to give elk a try i would have to buy another gun, while nothing is wrong with that, my wallet would just be happier with 1 gun hahah!
but if I got into it I would like something that would be capable of anything, say I got into deer then wanted to give elk a try i would have to buy another gun, while nothing is wrong with that, my wallet would just be happier with 1 gun hahah!
DragonBlu
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I've hunted and taken bear,elk,and deer in Oregon and Idaho with a 308 but would recommend a 30-06 for a good all around rifle. Practice makes perfect and a good clean kill is true sportsmanship. Good luck!
btastarsky
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cb:
Depending on what kind of range you intend to shoot game at will determine what gun you should buy. If you're hunting mule deer where the average shot is over 175+ yards, I'd say get the .300 win mag. For anything under that, the .30-06 is fine. I've used my -06 for years. Only taken 1 deer with it, but it dropped it in it's tracks. The price of ammo will also play a big factor. .300 win mag ammo is pretty much twice the cost of .30-06. For a good compromise, I picked up the .338 Marlin Express. I'll post a review once I shoot it tomorrow.
Depending on what kind of range you intend to shoot game at will determine what gun you should buy. If you're hunting mule deer where the average shot is over 175+ yards, I'd say get the .300 win mag. For anything under that, the .30-06 is fine. I've used my -06 for years. Only taken 1 deer with it, but it dropped it in it's tracks. The price of ammo will also play a big factor. .300 win mag ammo is pretty much twice the cost of .30-06. For a good compromise, I picked up the .338 Marlin Express. I'll post a review once I shoot it tomorrow.
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I do with my .45, even though it holds 10+1. I usually wind up leaving it in the car, or in my back pocket, opposite my wallet. I don't carry it as much, cause it is a mid size S&W M&P45 with 5 inch barrrel. Even with the IWB holster it 's hard to conceal, and I wear loose oversize shirts. It's also heavy and wears on me after a while.
So I usually carry my 9mm SW SVE9, 16+1 so I don't carry an extra mag with it (if it takes more than that, I might as well not carry at all). I'd like to get an M&P9, or SIG but have been a little strapped for cash, I've just gotten used to the long heavy pull that most complain about on it and have taken it to the range quite a bit to make sure I'm used to it.
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cbzdel
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Anyone own a muzzle loader? I was at Cabellas and I couldnt believe they had muzzle loaders for less than $200, that seems very cheap, for that price I might be willing to give one a try..
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They are pretty fun to shoot. Nowadays they have pre-packaged loads and all you have to do it add the loads, wadding and the ball (bullet) and you are basically ready to to go.
