USA Carry - General Firearm Discussion

Help getting Pistol permit in Putnam County, NY

rbenny — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:14 GMT

Hello to everyone and very happy I've found this site. I'm hoping someone had a similar situation and can help!

I had a applied for a pistol permit in 5/09, had my hearing in Putnam County Court and was denied due to the fact that I had failed to list arrests that happened in 1976 (I was 17 yrs old at the time). I provided the Court copies of the dispositions for the arrests. I explained to the judge that I honestly did not remember these arrests did not intentionally try to mislead the court in any way, but denied anyway. I have an appeal scheduled for 12/11/09 and hoping someone can give me some ideas. Do I need to hire an attorney?

Thanks!

Element of Surprise

bbarton713 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:20:39 GMT

I've read a few posts lately that suggest that CC is better than OC because you retain the element of surprise.

Coming from a martial arts background many techniques were more effective if you added and element of surprise but these were static exercises and the idea that the BG would wait until you surprised him before continuing to kick your butt ludicrous.

I believe this is the same for handguns. What's going to happen? A BG assaults or targets you but then...AHA! You show them your hidden weapon and they are too shocked to continue?

I believe that rather than an element of surprise you have to cultivate an aura of preparedness and awareness. Take the sheep, wolf, and sheepdog comparison if you will. The wolf knows not only the sheep but knows the sheepdog too and avoids the one that doesn't appear to be an easy mark.

He looks like a sheepdog, acts like a sheepdog, he must be a sheepdog.

Whether you OC or CC I believe you need to project the image of one that shouldn't be messed with and that is what is most valuable to you. The wolf wants easy prey so that they have more chance of success and less chance of failure or injury.

NC gun owners get no respect! LOL

NCjones — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:19:14 GMT

Pasquotank County officials have decided to change this sign in the Public Safety Building, following complaints from gun-permit seekers who said it made them feel embarrassed to stand in the same line as sex offenders.

Anti site - "ccw killers"

NCjones — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:17:59 GMT

One of the reasons we have to be better than the average citizen. Were under the anti's microscope. I assume they consider a robber/rapist/murderer a "private citizen" for the purpose of their statistics.

Concealed Handgun Permit Holders Have Killed 8 Law Enforcement Officers, 77 Private Citizens Over 2.5 Year Period According to New On-Line Resource

WASHINGTON - November 17 - Concealed handgun permit holders killed eight law enforcement officers and 77 private citizens (including 10 shooters who killed themselves after an attack) during the period May 2007 through October 2009 according to a new Violence Policy Center (VPC) on-line resource that tallies news reports of such killings. The web site, CCW Killers, is located at VPC - CCW Killersand is updated monthly to include new fatal shootings and changes in the legal status of concealed handgun permit holders facing criminal charges. (Any concealed handgun permit holders who are eventually acquitted of their alleged crimes are not included in the tallies maintained on the site although the facts surrounding the shooting are detailed.)

To restore on not?

Jeffrey1235 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:22:36 GMT

If you have an old gun (Winchester) that you inherited and the gun is in pretty good condition but not showroom perfect. Will it ruin the value to have it restored or should you leave it as is? The gun in question is a Winchester .30-.30 Ill. Sesqucentinial edition.

oops, I think I might have put this one in the wrong place but seeing as I don't know how to move it I'll leave it alone. sorry 'bout that.

Mossberg 500...picking it up

ALUCARD — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:16:48 GMT

SO THERE IS ALWAYS THE DEBATE of pistol vs. shotgun for home defense.i'm picking up my mossberg 500 cruiser shotgun with the pistol grip on friday.also has the breachers barrel.not that i will ever have to do any of that.i can go to Breachers Tape, a worldwide supplier. for that.
had to wait the standard 3 day cooling off period in the PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF ILLINOIS cuz it has a pistol grip.like any other firearm we own, i hope i never have to use it to protect my family.always nice to have though

Saying Hey

jaybreeze — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:12:59 GMT

Hey All, I'm new to handguns, just took CC class and waiting on my permit. Been doing my research and reading everything I can. Looking forward to everyones input and advice.

Jeff

Hello New memeber From Eastern Washington State

JJKHaywood — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:01:04 GMT

Hi ladies and Gents.

John aka Haywood here,:yes4:

I am new to the world of Conceal carry and am glad I found this site.
Look forward to listening, learning and some good conversation.

Meet "Tucker" he is my avatar and youngest of my Springer Spaniels.

Regards
Haywood

I was just doing some thinking............

tattedupboy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:46:38 GMT

I'm currently reading "Shooting Straight: Telling the Truth About Guns in America" by Wayne LaPierre and James Jay Baker, and it got me to thinking about something that I want to discuss here. Let's just assume for the sake of argument that the right to keep and bear arms is entirely contingent upon membership in a "well-regulated militia." As everyone here knows, all males in this country are required to register for the draft (Selective Service) when they turn eighteen. In my opiniom, this satisfies the militia requirement of 2A, yet I have never heard gun rights advocates bring this up when arguing with antis. I could see this argument really being the trump card for our side.You guys' thoughts?

SC Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday" is back on!

Red Hat — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:41:03 GMT

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is back again for this year. It was reinstated it as a one-time budget provision. This will give them time to put something together next year. The holiday is the same as last year, Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. S.C. shoppers to get Energy-Star rebates 102309 - The Augusta Chronicle

Quote:

COLUMBIA --- South Carolinians who want to replace old household appliances with new energy-efficient ones will receive discounts of $50-$500 in March under a state rebate program created by federal stimulus dollars.
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John Clark, director of the Budget and Control Board's State Energy Office, said he expects the funding for the rebates -- $3.9 million -- to be exhausted in a few weeks of the rebate program.

Shoppers who take advantage of rebates on Energy Star certified refrigerators, dishwashers and hot water heaters must be state residents making purchases in state.

They also have to turn in their old appliances, which stores and contractors participating in the rebate program must agree to recycle.

It's not the first time Palmetto State officials have tried to give residents a break on green appliance purchases.

But the state Supreme Court scrapped an earlier program to create an October sales-tax holiday for energy efficient appliances when it ruled in May that the act was unconstitutional because of its unrelated parts. The legislation contained a month-long tax holiday for the appliances and a two-day holiday for firearms.

After the high court struck down the gun-tax-holiday, the legislature reinstated it as a one-time budget provision.

That means the "Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday" will have to be reapproved in upcoming years.

But this year, shoppers may purchase handguns, rifles and shotguns tax- free on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.

However, lawmakers did not resurrect the tax holiday for energy-efficient appliances.

Reach Sarita Chourey at (803) 727-4257 or sarita.chourey@morris.com.

Noob to the Site!

StogieC — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:41:59 GMT

I'm really happy to see a good site come along to replace packing.org. Especially since I didn't have to build it myself!

Sites like this take a lot of work. Many thanks to the Admin(s).

Looking to pick up a .40 cal...

duhduhdee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:28:27 GMT

Probably an XD or Glock 22.

Do Black Friday deals extend to firearms? I can't seem to find any ads for Academy or any other place likely to have BF deals.

Or would I be better off just picking one up at a gun show?

TIA

Rifle Stocks

deerhunter22 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:09:23 GMT

I have just recently replaced my winchester model 70 stock from wood to synthetic. I did all of the work myself and was shooting my gun, i sighted my rifle in with my deer bullets federal 150 grain balstic tips, then shot my 165 grain with the nosler partitions, found i high at 100 yards, is this due to maybe different bullets, or is there inconsistancy with the barrel touching the forearm of the stock.
Thanks

"Close to Engage"

ClearSightTactical — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:36:17 GMT

I found this video by "NutNfancy" whom i've seen several videos regarding certain firearm reviews I was looking into buying. Guy is a little annoying but thought this was worth a watch..(long) as for him condoning "objecting to laws" I don't think thats a good idea, but he does make some other good points.

YouTube- "Close To Engage" by...

Beretta Px4

BamaBoy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:42:04 GMT

Does anyone own a Beretta Px4? If so, how do you like it? Good for CC? I'm thinking of the .45 ACP.