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Yesterday, 04:50 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Cheapo Kydex holsters in Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options

There is a difference between cheap and cost effective. Knowing the difference is experience.

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Yesterday, 12:43 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Future defensive handgun purchase for 2020 in Defensive Carry Guns

I have not acquired additional firearms in several or more years. I'm in the process of selling off center fire rifles and shotguns. Reloading...

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December 5th, 2019, 12:22 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread How to vent your anger in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

I've learned over a period time to never let anger consume me. Simply walk away and rationalize your options, if required to address the issue or...

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December 4th, 2019, 01:22 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread How small was your high school? in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

My high school graduating class was less than one hundred individuals. Our class president was KIA with the 1stInf Div, Vietnam. Six of use would...

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December 4th, 2019, 11:46 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Using what you train with for defense in Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics

I have fired enough 147Gr-JHP be it Federal HST, Remington Golden Saber, and Winchester Ranger- (in the several hundreds of each mentioned brand)- to...

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December 1st, 2019, 09:04 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Christmas, what do you never get that you want? in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

Instead of exchanging gifts,the wife and I donate $$$$ to Shriners Hospital for children. It gives both of us a great deal of satisfaction!

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December 1st, 2019, 12:50 PM

dennis40x started a thread A New Book by Tom Givens- Concealed Carry Class in Defensive Books, Video & References

A new book by Tom Givens- Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools and Tactics. Pre orders are being taken on Amazon. Release date...

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November 30th, 2019, 12:02 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Acquisition Cost..a fallacy? in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

At some point you'll decide enough is enough thus a reduction in inventory follows. I'm at or in that reduction process, in regards to center fire...

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November 29th, 2019, 04:37 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread need some S&W 4506 knowledge in Defensive Carry Guns

My example of the Gen3 S&W 4506 is a early production example with the step side frame pre Novak sights. I had Baitys Custom Gun Works North...

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November 29th, 2019, 04:01 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread If you’re going to carry keep it secure. in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

I am not a advocate of pocket carry but there have be occasions I've carried a S&W M640-38Spl with a pocket holster. Other wise my EDC is a S&W...

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November 26th, 2019, 11:09 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Trying to decide whether to buy S&W M&P 9mm shield in Defensive Carry Guns

Actually I witnessed the shooting distance at 25 & 50 yard lines was the problem as opposed to quantities of ammunition fired. This was at...

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November 25th, 2019, 11:08 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Trying to decide whether to buy S&W M&P 9mm shield in Defensive Carry Guns

Buying more ammunition is no guarantee that you'll become a better shot.

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November 23rd, 2019, 01:14 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Aging Carry in Carry & Defensive Scenarios

I'm 74. A recipient of Agent Orange - Hearing Disability- & some other minor health issues service connected. Five of seven days we go to the YMCA....

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November 22nd, 2019, 11:53 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread 12.3% of Americans sometimes carry handguns in General Firearm Discussion

I'm law abiding. With that said there are simply places I don't go to otherwise unless forced by necessity.

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November 19th, 2019, 10:38 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Walmart is Becoming a 3rd World Zone - Another shooting in Law Enforcement, Military & Homeland Security Discussion

Walmart, I've been to (3) in NC and (2) in VA. The economics of the customer base is a cross section of the communities that the stores are located...

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November 17th, 2019, 02:01 PM

dennis40x replied to a poll Training: Good or bad? in Defensive Carry & Tactical Training

I'm old as in the seventh decade of life. I've experienced combat but that was a long-long time ago. Today I practice avoidance of stupid people,...

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November 17th, 2019, 01:05 PM

dennis40x replied to a poll If you were going to buy a home defense shotgun today, what would you buy? in Defensive Rifles & Shotgun Discussion

I opted for the Mossberg 590 because that's what I utilize. Modifications made replaced the OEM barrel sight bead with a night sight bead, OEM...

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November 16th, 2019, 03:37 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread If YOU were going to a gun show this weekend..... in General Firearm Discussion

I have not ben to a gun show in twelve years. With that said I've been able to...

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November 9th, 2019, 09:07 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Gearing up for retirement/dropping guns and calibers. in General Firearm Discussion

I'm in the process selling of reloading equipment and components for center fire rifles along with several target & hunting rifles. I've decided that...

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November 9th, 2019, 08:50 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Happy Birthday Marines in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

Tomorrow and Monday are days of remembrance for those we lost. I can still see their faces and hear their voices. They are not just names on the Wall.

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November 9th, 2019, 03:31 PM

dennis40x replied to a poll If you carry a micro 9mm, which one did you choose? in Defensive Carry Guns

The S&W Shied 9x19mm emulates the M39 capacity of (8)Rds when the optional (8)Rd magazine is employed. I find it some what interesting what Tom...

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November 8th, 2019, 08:03 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Got in trouble at the range... in General Firearm Discussion

At one sportsmen's club I did range maintenance as a volunteer, basically on the handgun range and occasionally on the rifle range. Occasionally...

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