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dennis40x replied to a thread How I am feeling this morning, and every day lately.... in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

I'm thankful to wake up in the morning and make the best of each day.

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August 22nd, 2019, 11:09 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Prime reason there is so much violence using guns. in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

A Republican in Durham NC would be an endangered species!

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August 20th, 2019, 04:02 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread New to handguns in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

When the first handgun that you've ever fired is a 1911A1 at a place called MCRD Parris Island South Carolina, one tends not to suffer illusions...

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August 19th, 2019, 06:57 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Hearing Protection in Hunting Forum

•MSA Supreme Pro-X Ear Muff with headband provides fully waterproof microphones along with slim design cups for both right and left-handed shooters....

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August 19th, 2019, 11:55 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Alternating/mixing ammo in Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics

I recall this idea of mixed ammunition type being discussed in firearms periodical's for revolvers during the late nineteen sixties and early...

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August 17th, 2019, 10:02 AM

dennis40x started a thread "Gun Violence" in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

Local TV News covering three different population centers in my viewing area refers to "Gun Violence" as the lead into the news segment. There is a...

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August 15th, 2019, 06:00 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread 3 guns for all occasions? in Defensive Carry Guns

A shotgun 12Ga pump action with two barrels, one with multiple choke inserts and a rifled barrel. Then a 22RF rifle, bolt action. Handgun...

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August 14th, 2019, 10:18 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Targets in Related Gear & Equipment

Since I have my own range on the property, target approval is made by me - myself & nobody else. Basically I utilize the IDPA target modified...

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August 12th, 2019, 09:39 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Placing a handgun on consignment to sell at a FFL-Dealer in FFL Dealer Discussion

Thank you to of those who replied! Now I understand!

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August 11th, 2019, 09:37 AM

dennis40x started a thread Placing a handgun on consignment to sell at a FFL-Dealer in FFL Dealer Discussion

Placing a handgun on consignment to sell at a FFL-Dealer. The dealer has a form that specifies certain information along with the length of minimum...

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August 9th, 2019, 11:16 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread How Much and How Do You Practice? in Defensive Carry & Tactical Training

I can not say I've done sixty thousand rounds a year. Probably closer to 12 to 18 thousand a year at one time. Now into my seventh decade much-much...

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August 8th, 2019, 10:03 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread How Much and How Do You Practice? in Defensive Carry & Tactical Training

We fire ten thousand rounds a month! No not really. We have our own firing range on the property that allows multiple targets and movement. We...

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August 8th, 2019, 03:22 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread How do you carry? in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

The only handgun I pocket carry is a S&W-M640 38Spl, occasionally as a supplement to a S&W Shield 9x19mm carried OWB. Working on the property and...

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August 6th, 2019, 08:52 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Are pocket/sub compact guns still a viable option in the age of mass shooters in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

We practice avoidance of stupid places, things and people with in reason. That's how I live my life again with in reason. At some point you are going...

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August 5th, 2019, 11:39 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Threat-Focused Shooting at Distance in General Firearm Discussion

When I did an extensive amount of Bullseye shooting 25 & 50 yards, the sights-the sights-the sights. On my own little range on the property, at 10Yds...

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August 5th, 2019, 11:24 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread How will the threat of more gun controls affect your decision making? in The Second Amendment & Gun Legislation Discussion

The what ifs, always the what ifs. I liken it to how far up a goats rear end can you look. Take a deep breath exhale and relax. Wait and see what...

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August 4th, 2019, 01:41 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Do active shooter incident like El Paso make you reconsider your CCW choices? in Defensive Carry Guns

I practice avoidance of stupid people, places and things like a religion. In case there is a failure of avoidance as in then, when and what there is...

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August 4th, 2019, 11:34 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Seriously considering no more carry permits. in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

One can/may open carry in North Carolina. Is it prevalent yes & no dependent on where one resides. There was the lady from Ohio on the way to the...

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August 3rd, 2019, 01:49 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Richard Petty Superbird in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

Richard Petty, years in the past was either running for elected office or considering it. He withdrew after a incident on the interstate after...

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August 2nd, 2019, 07:42 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Pistol SD gun mag changes in Defensive Carry & Tactical Training

As I've previously stated on this forum and else where my EDC is a S&W Shield 9X19mm with a (8-Rd) capacity. Also carried is a spare magazine also of...

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August 2nd, 2019, 02:48 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread B27 ring size measurements in Defensive Carry & Tactical Training

At our local high-power rifle DCM match's in past decades (the black scoring ring 13 inches in diameter (X-10 & 9) @ 200Yds) there was a gentleman...

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August 2nd, 2019, 09:32 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread USSS switching from Sig to Glock in General Firearm Discussion

Some people use the terminology of cheaper I prefer more cost effective!:smile:

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August 2nd, 2019, 09:13 AM

dennis40x replied to a thread Bow hunting around the corner in Hunting Forum

In the past 25Yrs we've only had one bow hunter hunt on the property all the rest of the hunters we've allowed employed firearms. This is the final...

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July 31st, 2019, 02:25 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Different guns for different places in Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions

I, do not do the carry rotation. My EDC is a S&W-Shield 9X19mm. Its either going to be good enough or its not going to be good enough but that's the...

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July 30th, 2019, 03:37 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Walmart shooting erupts! in Carry & Defensive Scenarios

Before that there was (1) in PA and we weren't involved in a shooting there either then occasionally one in By God West Virginia. Timing is...

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July 30th, 2019, 03:26 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Walmart shooting erupts! in Carry & Defensive Scenarios

In Twenty-Four Years of shopping at four different Walmart's we have not been involved in shooting incidents. I guess we must be doing something...

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July 29th, 2019, 08:40 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Hunting Rifle Preferred Weight? in Hunting Forum

I'm hard pressed to specify an ideal weight. I've given up hunting, but kept two hunting rifles, Winchesters M70-LH 30-06 with a 1.75-6X Leupold...

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July 26th, 2019, 09:38 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread IWI Masada vs Ruger American Pistol in Defensive Carry Guns

Is your statement based on actual experience with the Ruger(??????) are just your conjecture with out experience?

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July 26th, 2019, 04:21 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread Where do you live? in Off Topic & Humor Discussion

I live in a NC rural county far-far-far away from Raleigh (Which has been invaded by people from New York and New Jersey!!!)

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July 26th, 2019, 04:11 PM

dennis40x replied to a thread The cure for "new gun fever" in Defensive Carry Guns

A fool and his money are soon parted. Old adage but true! The foolish part stopped when I began letting others be Beta Testers in regards to the next...

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