I was thinking a military training rifle from WW2.I like old fashioned stuff.Any other suggestions?
I want a .22 rifle,and i’m not a huge fan of ruger.
is the five-seven really a good defense gun?I admit I was very impressed with it in writing,but I thought it was only good for vest penetration.Also I don’t think many criminals carry a 1000 handgun with 2$ bullets.

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I’ve always wondered the answer to this question… If you have served in the U.S. Military and completed your service HONORABLY, do you get licenses that might be difficult for civilians to obtain for yourself? (Like the right to own/carry a handgun, last time i checked that was REALLY hard to obtain). It would make sense, right? You trained with one, you know about all the safety, you are a gun expert, you know how to do anything with one, and you were trusted with one in the defense of this nation. It just seems right. And does honorable military service also grant you the right/license to own a rifle/shotgun? I know you can’t keep your guns that you were issued because they are property of the U.S. Government, but can you be given to go off after your service and by your own guns (Handguns and Rifles/Shotguns)?

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I know when you cock a handgun it pulls the hammer back and when u press the trigger it releases the hammer that strikes the back of the bullet which ignites the gun powder. But how does a pistol get cocked by istself if you don’t cock the slide. And also same thing with an automatic assault rifle. How does it shoot continueasley?

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I’m sure many people have been touchin on this subject as of late and recent times. But I still want to bring it up. I am against such law, I am from Texas of course, and I’ve always been able to go anywhere with my rifle for one, and my dad with his pistol and just shoot for fun. With a proper permit, we can carry a concealed handgun. I believe banning will not solve any issues, it will bing another civil war, and slowly Obama will pick our country apart by tearing out every ammendment that we have ever loved and cared about that has kept this country in tact since 1776. There is horrible crime don’t you doubt. But someone is going to get a hold of a weapon, or someone is going to murder in a different way…either way it’s not going to be any better if not worst. I am in the military as well, so I was always taught to "love" my weapon and never leave it, I sure as hell am not going to have someone pry it from my hands when I am home in Texas. How do you protect your family when ya really need too? Crap happens…and you can no longer protect your family…opinions anyone?

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This is only the start.

The Cochise County Militia is planning another event starting Fourth of July weekend to monitor the U.S.-Mexico border for illegal immigrants.

Orientation will take place on July 3 starting at 1 p.m. The first day of work will be July 4. Operations will be held on a 24-hour day, seven days a week, for the month of July.
People can stay for a weekend, a week or a month,” Bill Davis, who founded the militia, told the Herald/Review during a recent interview. “Whatever they want.”

Efforts will be focused in Cochise County within 10 miles of the border. Each participant will work an eight-hour post with one other person. At least one person per team will have a handgun, a walkie-talkie and a cell phone.
“If there is a demand for it, I will go to Flagstaff. But right now we are concentrating close to the border. They’ve got to cross the border here so they can get to Oregon and Utah, where they welcome them with open arms,” Davis said.

Also, the group is forming a private military company, which can be considered paramilitary, but not vigilante or mercenary. It will not charge money for its work, but will accept donations.
“We do provide peace of mind for large-acreage border landowners, ranchers, retirees and vacationing ranchers, by maintaining security for their livestock, homes and possessions,” Davis states in a message to membership.
“We are not mercenaries, as we do not charge a fee for our services. We do not make up our own laws or hang people from Cottonwood trees, therefore, we are not vigilantes,” he adds.

The vast majority of members are either active or retired law enforcement, or active or retired military. The group has never had a firearms accident or fired a shot offensively in 10 years.

“While we prefer combat veterans, all are invited to fill all positions,” Davis stated in another e-mail to members. “There is no pay involved. In fact, we spend a lot out of our pockets to keep going in this immigration battle.”
The militia has been getting many new recruits as a result of recent coverage on television and radio, including an interview Davis did on the Alan Colmes talk show.

For more information about the Cochise County Militia, send an e-mail to bdavis@cochisecountymilitia.org.

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M16 rifle vs handguns.
Even Military police with handgun would lose fight against guy with M16 ?
Isn`t it impossible to fight against man with large rifle by handguns?
Handguns and shotguns can`t shoot that far, and it takes time to shoot 1 bullet.

Who would win ? guy with AK47 , MP5 or M16 ? IF they were all well trained soldiers.

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Standing in Walmart today, I was reading a gun magazine left by the cash register.

In the magazine, there was literal ‘flood’ of articles and advertisments, most full-page, of military-style rifles. LOTS of various scopes, some flashlights, and a variety of accessories. Very few guns.

Reading that, I assume that in the military, most of your targets are a distance away. But what about fighting in towns and cities. A handgun, or the rifle with all the accessories?

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Often times, I’ll see a shooter firing a handgun (usually military personnel) and there will be a little cord/cable connecting to what I think is the holster. Can anybody tell me what this is and what its purpose is? Thanks!

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NJ law states that you are to be issued your ID or permit within 30 days…

I applied 9 months ago… still no ID or permit.

After the first 5 months, I was informed there was a paperwork problem. So they fixed the problem and "sent everything out". It has been about 3 months since then, and still no word back.

I’m a military vet (just got out in march when I applied for my firearms ID and permit), I have a super clean record except for a no seat belt ticket, I’m a security guard, and I’m trying to become a police officer. I don’t understand why it would be taking so long.

So my question is: What should someone do if their application for a Firearms ID and purchasers permit goes over the "30 day" limit?
I’m applying for a purchasers permit for a handgun and the normal firearms ID to own/buy rifles and shotguns, not a permit to carry.

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i am serving in the united states air force as a security forces member. i am qualified on multiple weapons systems including heavy weapons and the standard issue sidearm. as a federal law enforcement officer, and having a job where i am armed daily, do i need a concealed weapons permit to carry my personal handgun when i am not at work? or will my military issue badge and government id be sufficient?

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Like fully automatic military weapons. I’m asking this because I have seen alot of youtube videos of americans and they have a like an Ak-47, M4, ect. If there allowed, can they just carry it around, like a someone would do with a handgun. Do they need a special paper saying they can carry it? And what would be the point of even having one?
i am just curios, ty

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What are the processes for somebody with a clean criminal record who has never owned a firearm before to purchase a handgun in NJ? Also, what type of carry permits are available to the average civilian (non military, non police)?

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i know they carry a handgun but i think that they also cary a mp5 sub machine gun
will tell me the answer dumass

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My favorite assault is the ACR, shotgun is Spas 12, handgun is USP.45, machine pistol is the M93 Raffica, submachine gun is the UMP by far.

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As far as i can tell there are many answers to this question but there are a few that completely confuse me. The first is to keep our government in check, I don’t understand how even a large population armed to the teeth is supposed to fight a government that has enough nukes to blow up the entire planet. Second is self protection, we have all heard about the horrible crimes committed every day yet the stories of people successfully protecting themselves with firearms are few and far between. Another reason i have heard deals with protecting our country from foreign invasion, I don’t think the redcoats are coming back any time soon. Now don’t get all pissy with me if you are pro-gun because I don’t want to take them away from you I just don’t see the reason for so many guns in this country. I can see if you are a businessman transporting large amounts of money or if you are a hunter and want to own a hunting rifle or shot gun or military and police and you want a personal firearm to take to the range, but why should anyone that wants an assault rifle or powerful concealable handgun be able to get one especially if there is no need for them to own it other than just to have a collection.
I was being sarcastic with the nuke thing I guess i meant the most powerful military in the world which could easily control imports and exports, air space, etc.. As far as protection from foriegn invasion I don’t think any country would be foolish enough to try an actual all out invasion. I think a war of that magnitute would probobly involve the U.S. against another nuclear nation and an armed population wouldn’t matter in that case my point about that is that the days of Napoleon and the Redcoats are over I think the framers of the constitution realized the need for an armed militia but if they new that we would someday be this powerful they would have rethought the need for a completely armed population for protection.
I don’t agree with the notion that if a thief was going to break into a house he wouldn’t rob a gun owners house stolen guns are very easily sold for quick cash making a gun owners house even more tempting.
I like the argument about liveing in a rural area and owning a gun for protection that’s a very good reasonable point. Now for the gun owner that has a gun for protection when the police are minutes away (large population city setting) I don’t quite agree with, because if you are a responsible gun owner that has a gun locked away in a safe place how would you get to that gun at a moments notice especialy if your house is broken into unexpectedly.
People that successfully protect themselves with a gun wouldn’t be on the news??? Have you seen the news lately??? I think the news would eat a story like that up.

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More of an opinion question really but I really want some advice on what my next gun should be. I currently have three Remington 870′s (2×12 Gauge Super Magnums, one 20 gauge), a Norinco SKS, and Remington 700 in .270 with an older Leupold Vari-X scope hanging on my bedroom wall. I’m nineteen years old and live in Virginia. The only guns that technically belong to me are the SKS and the 20 gauge 870. The rest all belong to my dad and I hunt occasionly and have all my duck, rabbit, squirrel, and whitetail needs covered.

My question is what type of firearm should I get that is under 0-0 in price. I enjoy all kinds of shooting but am most experienced with shooting milsurp rifles and 100-200 yard hunting and target shooting. I was strongly considering picking up a Mosin Nagant just for the sake of adding to my ComBloc collection of military rifles. Next would be the AK which i could potentially get both for 0, 100 for the Mosin and 500 for the AK. I have also flipped around the idea of a Springfield XD or shelling out the big bucks and building my own AR for 00. I’m open to any suggestions from those of you who have a favorite gun or have faced a similar situation as me.
Also in VA it’s legal for me to posses a handgun just not to purchase one. My dad would be more than willing to buy me any handgun I wanted and I have numerous friends I could have buy me ammo. So handguns are part of the picture as well
I cannot afford to pay 10,000 dollars plus all the title II paper work and the 200 dollar tax stamp for an M16 and as much as I love the SCAR-H i believe they cost about 2,500 to 3000 dollars. Remember 0-0
I have six 22lr’s. A pump action, a semi auto rifle, two bolt actions, and for pistols a revolver and an automatic. Also no more shotguns
Seth just reminded me I’m also very interested in a marlin lever action or any other brand someone can recommend

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ie.Can an 18-20 year old purchase a handgun, even though the legal age is 21? Is it the same with the National Guard/ Reserve?

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Currently the standard issue sidearm for the US Military is the Beretta M9, chambered in the 9×19 cartridge. The military switched to the beretta after decades of using the Colt M1911-A1, chambered in the .45 ACP cartridge. Ballistically, the .45 was superior, although the military believed it to be logistically impractical, and opted for the 9mm in the less tested beretta.
Every Military serviceman I’ve talked with have called the M9 a piece of crap or worse, and I haven’t found the weapon itself to be particularly appealing, much less the round it fires. Add to that, the 9×19 isn’t particularly effective either, at least not in an FMJ, and expanding ammunition is illegal in war. Logistically speaking, it would be less expensive and be a great help on the battlefield to retire an outdated weapon that is as ready for combat as a newborn, and replace it with a polymer pistol of a more effective caliber

So, what weapon and caliber would you like to see the US Military adopt? Personally, I would like to see a return to the .45 in a Glock 21. A .45 is one of the only handgun rounds that can stop a threat with one, maybe two decent shots even with an FMJ round, aside from a .44 magnum or .50 AE, however a desert eagle is a little bit much. I also would be open to a Glock 31, which is the full sized Glock in .357 SIG. The Glock is the top choice for law enforcement here and abroad. It is standard issue for most federal agencies and is combat ready out of the box. It has a .5 inch trigger reset, compared to the much longer and heavier pull of an M9. As well as the fact that the Glock is arguably the most versatile and indestructable firearm on the planet.
And yes, i am a little biased as I carry a Glock 22 (.40 S&W) everyday, and it’s never failed me. I would especially like to hear from military personnel.
Oh, and if you’re firearm and combat experience comes from Call of Duty, go somewhere else, shooting a CGI created weapon on a tv does not count.
NOTE: I realize the M9 has been replaced by the M4 for marines under the rank of colonel although I think that every person in combat ought to have a secondary weapon, regardless of corps policy.
I also like the 1911 and own one, however I will not own a kimber, I have no incentive to pay 2 grand for a weapon that I can get for a fraction of the price with rock island or a Springfield.
The Glock may not be pretty but it WILL go BANG everytime you pull the trigger as well as hold twice the rounds and half the weight.
2nd Note: the 9×19 and .45 are not comparable and I don’t believe you’ll find any experienced shooter who will say they are. It’s like comparing apples to…cattle. Yes the muzzle energy is greater but the argument that a smaller, lighter bullet is superior to a larger, heavier one doesn’t fly. And no, the 9mm does not create the same wound as a .45, not even close. You should research before making claims. I have never seen anybody taken down with one center-of-mass shot with a 9mm, I have seen/heard of dozens where a huge guy was taken out with one shot the chest with a .45.

http://concealedcarryforum.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4121

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Even though people dont have to register their handgun in Fl. I want to know if I can still do it. If I can, how?
For example, if I decide I want to move back to NYC( since NY you have to register) how do I deal with that.
What if I go into the military, who holds my firearm?

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If you choose easy mode, she starts with an assault rifle instead of a handgun. But what type is it? I need the name ’cause I’m looking for reference pictures.

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im not in the military im just wondering
21 is the age to buy a handgun at 18 you can own one..

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Or any other gun of that sort. Like, is it legal to hunt with an m-16 or something? What about a handgun?
Haha, yeah I know it would be unwise. I’m just curious.
Fellers,
I know an M16 isn’t an assault rifle. I was just asking if assault rifles are legal, and if M16s and other fully-automatic weapons would be legal too.

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It could be you personally, but I would like to know what have historically been the features of handguns that make them preferred by the military, law enforcement, and your average firearm owner. I’m looking for things like, "pointablitity", balance, weight, concealment, cost, reliability, consistency, ease of maintenance, maybe the ability to customize. What has really sold it to the American public, and why?
Thanks everyone, keep them coming!! I’m not so much looking for a handgun personally, as the best overall balance of all the traits and what balance has made a gun popular historically.

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Especially liberals, it seems, are the most scared of guns, and military service, and war. After all, they appear to be the most active forces in gun control, draft scare tactics, and anti-war demonstrations.

What is so scary about the gun? Please tell me that there is more to this than a simple impulsive reaction to the loud bang and sudden kickback or the brainwashing of teachers or the affects of cinema.

Why aren’t people more scared of evil people? .. after all, evil people are the ones who use firearms to support their criminal activities.
All-in-all, excellent feedback so far and much for me to consider from your answers.

But painting with a broad stroke can make good paintings, too, Chrissy; to say say otherwise is to paint with a broad stroke yourself about broad stroke painting. Please keep in mind, though, that I said *especially* liberals, not *all* liberals.
Did I just hear the argument that resistance to crime/threats should avoided lest an escalation by the offending party lead to greater harm? I’m afraid that a lot of people changed their mind about that philosophy after 9/11/01 WTC, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania terrorist attacks.
I can’t believe that someone actually questioned the fact that guns don’t kill people. How common is it for a gun to fire (much less kill a person) without human intervention of any kind? Everytime I see a handgun on a flat, level table, all it does is just sit there and do nothing. Go figure, huh?
mcd, anti-war demonstrations reveal a liberal aversion to taking up arms against another country.

Iran has made her evil intentions toward the U.S.A. VERY CLEAR. This issue is about evil people of the militant, Islamic radical variety. Like a gun, a nuclear bomb does not initiate the the targeting or detonation sequence on its own.

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