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Beretta, a fine firearms manufacturer for about 500 years, in collaboration with many online vendors, is offering a ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00) rebate for their new subcompact optics-ready pistol: $399.00 (before $100 rebate)! Please note that these guns are red-dot optic ready! That means, if you choose to, you can attach an optic that helps you aim beter. Why this rebate? The original pistol, what Beretta calls the APX Zero. had unusual cocking serrations that resembled a Toblerone chocolate bar (below) It was too avant-garde for a lot of American buyers, so they stayed away. Now that it's a boring rectangle again, it might sell!
First photo from AllOutdoor.com; second photo from CandyWarehouse
PROMOTION ENDS AUGUST 15, 2022. So hop onto this promotion if you like a good value on an small pistol from a great brand -- Beretta.
Click here for the link to a retailer named Vance Outdoors.
I don't make any money from this mention — it just popped up when I looked for APX Rebate.
Beretta makes some nice firearms. I don't own any, but a friend owns a CX4 Storm pistol. Check out this bargain!!!
ANOTHER TIP: I peruse www.gun.deals often to see what is on sale. It is how I obtained an AR lower from Aero Precision for $65.00 with shipping and FFL transfer all paid for. Now that was a bargain!
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But I am back. My posting will still be random, but I will update you on things. I am amazed that D.C. has "shall issue" — you no longer have to provide a so-called good reason to carry a concealed pistol in D.C. any more.
Best of luck.
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Just a plug for the RevolverGuy blog. Click on the image above, or click HERE to read musings on revolvers from their fans. Well worth the read!
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I work in security (and sometimes drive for a living as well) and often need a tiny task light that won't take up one of my hands. It's like a clip-on reading lamp, but it has the option of a bright red LED so that it preserves your night vision! To buy it, click on the above photo (which will open an Amazon Associates link).
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[Current Year Edition of the]
Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws
Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws
A friend asked me "How can I know what the carry laws are in various U.S. states?" There's a perfect resource for that: the Traveler's Guide to the Firearms Laws of the Fifty States (about $12.00 with shipping and handling). The book is authored by J. Scott Kappas, Esq. -- an attorney who happens to be a machine-gun dealer. He created this guide for fellow gun-owning travelers to read and use. MAKE SURE YOU ARE BUYING the CURRENT EDITION. For some reason, Amazon carries older editions.
You may also consult handgunlaw.us but I like the paperback Traveler's Guide. Remember that (1) laws change, (2) some law enforcement is not as knowledgeable as they could be, and (3) ignorance of the law is never an excuse.
Little-known Florida gun fact: Anyone (not a felon) may carry a loaded car in *your glove box in Florida* without a permit of any kind if you are over the age of 18 and not otherwise prohibited (felon, etc.)
Here is the actual phrase from the statute you must observe:
(17) “Securely encased” means in a glove compartment, whether or not locked; snapped in a holster; in a gun case, whether or not locked; in a zippered gun case; or in a closed box or container which requires a lid or cover to be opened for access.
Happy travels! PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT THE LINK ABOVE TO BUY THIS BOOK!
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DISCLOSURE: If you buy this guide through this link, Amazon will provide me with a small payment in exchange for the link. Thanks for reading DC Handgun Info!
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Biathlon -- from the Greek: "bi" (two) + "athlon" (contest) -- is a great sport combining two high-intensity disciplines that work at cross-purposes! Cross-country skiing gets your heart pumping and your lungs working overtime, then you have to stop at a shooting position, slow down your body, then concentrate like mad to make your shots with the most futuristic rifles ever!
Click THIS LINK to view NBC's Biathlon coverage!
Typical biathlon rifle (.22 LR or Long Rifle) in use:
Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
PHOTO SOURCE: http://www.businessinsider.com/explanation-olympic-biathlon-guns-2014-2/
Please let me know if you found this brief post helpful!
OTHER LINKS:
Official PYEONGCHANG2018 biathlon discussion including videos
Accurate Shooter website explains how an Olympic rifle works
Biathlon Coach explains the rifle in detail (great video)
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Ruger has found a safety-related problem with their NEW Mark IV pistols ONLY made before June 2017.
Click here to be sent to the official release from the manufacturer.
This manufacturing error is why it is so very important to know and observe the Four Laws... (click on phrase to learn more!)
If you own a Ruger Mark IV, please check out the Ruger information today, and be sure to tell all of your Mark IV-owning friends!!
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I checked out Bankrate.com, one of the best sites for mortgage loans/student loans/banking/credit cards/etc. There, I found a credit card pay-off calculator! CLICK on this link for more information. I'm now transferring debt from card X to card Y because Y is offering 15 months zero (0) APR so that you can freeze the awful accumulative effects of interest. Bankrate.com also offers credit card transfer offers where you can apply for the cards directly from their site!
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CLICK HERE to be routed directly to the S.O.G. Rem. 870 page. (Originally posted January 2017) There are still a few left as of February 11, 2018, so check out the link above!
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Used Interarms Surplus FN Hi-Power 9mm 13+1 Fair
Bud's Gun Shop (was) offering used Browning Hi-Powers (AKA the P-35) in 9mm -- several versions and conditions available: Belgian (FN, highest quality), Israeli, and Hungarian versions. Prices are great. They may ship to D.C., but you'll have to call and find out. Click this link to access Bud's Gun Shop. Use the Product Search box and type in "Hi-Power" to see the various models while they last. (I tried linking to the results page on May 30, but for technical reasons, it would not display that page through this blog!) You can get the original Hi-Power with plastic grips or wood grips, an Israeli clone in stainless steel, an FEG (Hungarian) clone in "silver finish", etc. These guns will sell out quickly, so buy now.
Based on Maryland's Approved Handguns Roster used in D.C., you can buy the Hi Power, BUT in D.C., you can't own magazines over 10 rounds. So you'll have to tell the seller NOT to send you factory mags, and you'll have to order your own from an online vendor like Midway USA (reasonably priced at $24.99), or the original maker, Browning (outrageous at $64.99 each), or a local gun store or gun show.
Guns don't have to be expensive to work, so long as you stick with the highest squality makers: Browning, Colt, Fabrique Nationale, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, etc. As an aside, SOME people who are fans of John Browning, inventor of the 1911 pistol in .45 ACP, say that this gun invented later (around 1935) was the pinnacle of Browning's design work: slim, good capacity, no grip safety, excellent ergonomics, etc.
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Unless otherwise exempt, as of October 1, 2013, a Maryland resident must possess a valid Handgun Qualification License before he/she may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun. Details on exemptions may be found below. You do not need a Handgun Qualification License to own a gun you already have. The Handgun Qualification License is only needed for purchasing, transferring, or renting a regulated firearm after October 1, 2013.
Click here to view the full textAfter you get the HQL, then you have to apply separately for a Handgun Wear and Carry Permit -- a term used nowhere else in the United States. I've blogged before about there not being any standard acronym for handgun carry permit; I call it a CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) permit. Some states call it a CHL (concealed handgun license), CHP (concealed handgun permit), etc.
If you are a Maryland resident, you need to join Maryland Shall Issue, the NRA state affiliate Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association, and other organizations that will fight for a free Maryland. Examples include the Second Amendment Foundation and the National Rifle Association.
It should be anathema to every Marylander that the state government thinks you are too crazy and dangerous to carry a firearm for your self-protection. All of the other states around Maryland trust their citizens with "shall issue" handgun permits: West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia. If I was a Marylander, I would be flat-out insulted that Annapolis presumes that the average citizen is a dangerous person. Turn this around today, Maryland!
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I've won several gun prizes in the past. I've also sold off several -- I miss the Springfield Armory "Loaded" 1911 model in .45 ACP most of all. YOU CAN WIN A GUN PRIZE, TOO!
MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price)? About $750 currently on Gunbroker.
You can enter by clicking on the image above, or this link: Heckler & Koch VP9
This giveaway may be banned in what we call "restrictive jurisdictions", like New York City, Maryland, Washington, DC, Hawaii, and Cook County in Illinois. Contact Grab a Gun if you have any questions.
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When people say "silencer", they usually think of James Bond 007 using a Walther PPK in .380 Auto (as in the YouTube video above), and imagine the gun saying quietly: pew pew
The suppressor does not silence a gun, but it can drop the decibel level by up to 28 dB, which is a giant drop in perceived noise. That difference over time can help save your hearing, and your shooting won't bother your neighbors! #FighttheNoise.com is a site promoting legislation to make silencer possession easier. Those folks give away a monthly suppressor and an NFA (National Firearms Act) trust (up to $1,200 value). Sign up at their site!
Check out the graphic below as well from the Silencerco.com site (click on map for link) -- "Silencers are legal" in most places in the US, so don't believe the hype against them.
If more people owned suppressors, more people could shoot outdoors and hone their marksmanship skills. Shooting is a healthy sport with few accidents, and was recommended by Thomas Jefferson, one of our Founding Fathers.
Also, when you open the Silencerco site, you will see a countdown clock -- the BATFE is tightening regulations for ownership of suppressors, Those include requiring the signature of the Chief LEO in your jurisdiction (sheriff or police chief), and some of those fine people are anti-gun, believe it or not. BUT if you create a gun trust, you will be able to allow as many (listed) people use your suppressor as you want -- friends, family, neighbors, etc. The gun trust allows you to skip certain onerous requirements that will kick in on July 1, 2016, and makes passing down your NFA guns easier.
If you want to learn more about how to get a suppressor, read this: "Beginner's Guide to Suppressors, Part 1."
Just to name one online vendor, Silencer Shop may be able to fulfill your suppressor needs. Please note that I am not compensated to link to this company.
If you liked this article, please tell your friends who might be interested in suppressors. And come on back for more DCHI goodness.
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(THIS SWEEPSTAKES HAS ENDED)
IWI US, Inc., launched in 2012, brought the first civilian commercial versions of the Tavor SAR to the United States in the Spring of 2013. The Tavor achieved immediate acclaim, winning the prestigious "Rifle of the Year" award from American Rifleman Magazine. IWI US was also honored by the NASGW (National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers) as inaugural winner of the 2014 Importer of the Year award and The Truth About Guns 2013 Rifle of the Year.
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* In a bullpup, the action is behind the trigger, shortening the overall length of the rifle.
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Good news for felons anywhere in the U.S. (and for possibly collectible guns!) -- a recent unanimous Supreme Court decision makes it possible for felons to dispose of their illegal possessions lawfully. The only alternative before this was to surrender one's guns to law enforcement. Many LE departments "disposed" of guns in a blast furnace.
See the full story by clicking this link.
As you may know, felons are not allowed to possess firearms after their conviction. Some do go back to their old ways, of course, and soon return to prison. However, for felons who wish to remain on the right side of the law, they may now sell/dispose of their weapons lawfully.
A big "Thank you" to the U.S. Supreme Court!
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Good news for felons anywhere in the U.S. (and for possibly collectible guns!) -- a recent unanimous Supreme Court decision makes it possible for felons to dispose of their illegal possessions lawfully. The only alternative before this was to surrender one's guns to law enforcement. Many LE departments "disposed" of guns in a blast furnace.
See the full story by clicking this link.
As you may know, felons are not allowed to possess firearms after their conviction. Some do go back to their old ways, of course, and soon return to prison. However, for felons who wish to remain on the right side of the law, they may now sell/dispose of their weapons lawfully.
A big "Thank you" to the U.S. Supreme Court!
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Judge stops DC from enforcing part of 'good reason' gun law
Judge stops DC from enforcing part of 'good reason' gun law
This is astonishing news: A judge has STRUCK DOWN DC's "good cause" for concealed carry, and DC must start issuing CARRY PERMITS. This is the best crime-fighting news since the revolver or ASP baton was invented...
Judge stops DC from enforcing part of 'good reason' gun law
This is astonishing news: A judge has STRUCK DOWN DC's "good cause" for concealed carry, and DC must start issuing CARRY PERMITS. This is the best crime-fighting news since the revolver or ASP baton was invented...
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Tom Givens/Mike Seeklander podcast 
Photo of S&W M&P 9c in FDE (tan) from official www.Smith-Wesson.com website. Note: no thumb safety. S&W offers safety and nom-safety models.
"You don’t get to pick what day you need your gun. Somebody else picks what day you need your gun…"
That is a genius quote (source: Tom Givens/Mike Seeklander podcast) -- this is why people interested in concealed carry should always carry, or close enough. A terrible, true example is the young man murdered after taking a pistol course and acquiring his carry permit. His mother told his instructor: "[He] didn't have his gun!" (Read the whole thing here: Xavierthoughts blog post)
Even though my employer says "no guns on site", I make sure that my defensive arm is available, if not immediately accessible. I am not saying to willfully break the law. I'm saying, if you can, figure out a way you can access your defensive gun at all times.
Photo of S&W M&P 9c in FDE (tan) from official www.Smith-Wesson.com website. Note: no thumb safety. S&W offers safety and nom-safety models.
"You don’t get to pick what day you need your gun. Somebody else picks what day you need your gun…"
That is a genius quote (source: Tom Givens/Mike Seeklander podcast) -- this is why people interested in concealed carry should always carry, or close enough. A terrible, true example is the young man murdered after taking a pistol course and acquiring his carry permit. His mother told his instructor: "[He] didn't have his gun!" (Read the whole thing here: Xavierthoughts blog post)
Even though my employer says "no guns on site", I make sure that my defensive arm is available, if not immediately accessible. I am not saying to willfully break the law. I'm saying, if you can, figure out a way you can access your defensive gun at all times.
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