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  1. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    'Constitutional carry' being considered in South Carolina - National Conservative | Examiner.com "A bill has been introduced in the South Carolina legislature -- bill S. 115 -- that would implement what is known in gun rights circles as "Constitutional carry." The term refers to the right to...
  2. Carry/Conceal
    In a self defence situation (example: Road Rage-Golf Club Scenario) are there situations in which you are legally "in the clear" to draw and aim at the bad guy, but you would not be justified in shooting. For example, in the scenario presented in the above link: An angry driver jumps out of his...
  3. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    http://publicintelligence.net/weapons-discovery-terrorism/ "A joint bulletin issued in early August by the Department of Homeland Security and FBI warns state and local law enforcement agencies to look out for people in possession of "large amounts" of weapons and ammunition, describing the...
  4. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    Hi, I've been searching for the answer to this question for a while now but seem to get different answers. I am in the process of applying for my residential premises pistol permit here in NYC (I live in Queens). I live in a 2 story, separated private home with a driveway and a private...
  5. The AR-15
    Did alot of searching and I cant find a definate answer,everyone seems to use them on pistol length.But I want to use a buffer tube with a foam cover on my rifle if its legal.
  6. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    I'm curious if a motor vehicle can be considered a 'deadly weapon.' I know that most, if not all, of us have been on the receiving end of road rage; either drunk driver, someone who perceives a slight against them, etc. In the most extreme cases I've encountered, I've had people swerve toward my...
  7. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    Ok guys get this BS. In the affordable care act (Obamacare) starting Jan 1, 2013 a new Medical Excise Tax started. Below on a Cabela's Receipt they itemized it. This is an image of a sales receipt from Cabela's a friend sent me: Now being skeptical of this I went to the IRS website and found...
  8. The AR-15
    Trying to find out basically if for a lower to be considered stripped does it need to have absolutely nothing on it, or can you leave some things on like bolt release/ mag release and have it still be considered stripped?
  9. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    Hi, looking for your take on if a Hi-Point carbine will need to be registered. It has a pistol grip, but no flash hider. I was wondering if the magazine being inserted into the pistol grip makes a difference.
  10. General Firearms
    I was reading the NY SAFE Law law and it states the following would be considered illegal. "semi automatic rifles cable of receiving a detachable magazine" and "have one or more of the following military features". Of those features, one of them is "second hand grip or protruding grip that can...
  11. Rimfire Handguns and Rifles
    So, a buddy of mine tells me that my Mossberg 702 Plinkster .22 is now considered an assault weapon in our fine state, because it's a semi-auto with a 10 round mag... And I'm thinking (hoping) he's mistaken. As I read things, I'm under the impression that it's mag is grandfathered and legal as...
  12. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    I purchased a pre ban (94') 10 days ago and paid for it in full. My FFL received it Friday morning but considering FFL transfers don't pay the margin a rifle sale does, he said he wouldn't be ready until Tuesday, possibly Wednesday, so I haven't even gone through the BG check het, which won't be...
  13. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    Double star corp. midnight dragon . It has a fixed stock. Bull barrel, regular magazine reliese... Sorry for in installing a pic of it, couldn't figure out how to..
  14. Off Topic Lounge
    Dad charged with assault for tossing McDonald I don't believe this crap ..........
  15. The AR-15
    This questions really isn't for me. A friend recently told me of his plans to build an AR from an 80% lower kit. He's convinced that it would not have to be AWB compliant and would count as a pre-ban lower... but everything I've read or have been told says that anything manufactured after...
  16. Introductions
    im in siclairville, chautauqua county at one of two homes, the other in hamburg, erie county. while im in wnyi dont know what is considered upstate being dairy farmer all my life i never had the chance to travel.
  17. News Feeds
    Bill Seeking to End Gun Shows in California to be Considered Next Week Senate Bill 585 has been scheduled to be considered by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, July 15. http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5036
  18. News Feeds
    Nebraska: Fingerprinting Ordinance To Be Considered in Omaha As early as Tuesday, July 14th, the Omaha City Council will hold a hearing on a proposed ordinance to require fingerprinting for all guns sales to "secondhand stores" (including stores such as Scheels and Guns Unlimited). It is...
  19. News Feeds
    NRA-ILA: House Speaker Needs Push To Allow Pro-Gun Bills To Be Considered During Upcoming Special Session In Texas House Speaker Needs Push To Allow Pro-Gun Bills To Be Considered During Upcoming Special Session In Texas During the recently-adjourned session of the Texas Legislature, the...
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    Arizona: Important Pro-Gun Measures to be Considered Any Moment! With less than a week left in this year's legislative session, two vital NRA-backed initiatives will be considered by the House Judiciary Committee very soon. http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4993
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