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  1. My office is on the second floor above a retail...

    My office is on the second floor above a retail store, in a unit which was designed as an apartment. The other 3 apartments typically have people living in them.

    A few years ago, the landlord...
  2. I agree completely re: alcohol, and consider...

    I agree completely re: alcohol, and consider myself fortunate that I have never enjoyed drinking it.

    Regulating open consumption addresses only part of the problem. I can tell you with 100%...
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    The Watch Tracker app is an easy way to keep an...

    The Watch Tracker app is an easy way to keep an eye on accuracy.

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watch-tracker/id610666926
  4. My 17 year old daughter goes shooting with me...

    My 17 year old daughter goes shooting with me more to spend time with me than to shoot, but she always has a blast when shooting. She also understands something of the reality of self defense but...
  5. It is not just the users who will be impaired. ...

    It is not just the users who will be impaired. What about the people living in apartments who are unlucky enough to be next to a user who would have previously been evicted, but will now be able to...
  6. Doesn’t marijuana have a half life of one day? ...

    Doesn’t marijuana have a half life of one day?

    How many people are now going to be unable to drive safely or hold a job because they are under the influence of this stuff?

    How many more will...
  7. Making the TPI thread readable here was a huge...

    Making the TPI thread readable here was a huge service to this community. It is a must read for anyone who carries or plans to carry under circumstances where the gun absolutely cannot be discovered.
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    Correct. Given the price of tbe watch you...

    Correct. Given the price of tbe watch you linked, I would consider that movement to be a solid choice even in standard grade. Finding any Swiss movement in a watch that price is uncommon unless it...
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    When selecting mechanical watches, the accuracy...

    When selecting mechanical watches, the accuracy rating must really be considered. Watches in that price range with that accuracy rating are not uncommon. That is the highest accuracy rating I have...
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    I agree with leaving the carry gun loaded as much...

    I agree with leaving the carry gun loaded as much as possible. My procedure when unloading it has been to always chamber the same round, and keep an eye on length as compared to unchambered rounds. ...
  11. Another vote for the P365 platform. If she ever...

    Another vote for the P365 platform. If she ever wanted to carry concealed, she would have fewer hurdles to clear.

    If this will be for dedicated home defense, a Springfield XD is worth...
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    While I do not know about automatically engaging...

    While I do not know about automatically engaging the safety, a holster can be designed to hold the safety in the on safe position when the gun is in the holster. The holster maker will need to know...
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    While I am sure the 40 hours could be made...

    While I am sure the 40 hours could be made worthwhile, the requirements seem to be written to ensure that few teachers actually make the effort to clear all the hurdles or even have the chance to...
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    You are not an SME because someone gave you that...

    You are not an SME because someone gave you that title. You are an SME because you spent the time learning and then repeatedly demonstrated your skill and knowledge.

    I am glad you jumped into...
  15. I am not sure if this is relevant but will post...

    I am not sure if this is relevant but will post just in case: for a Colt Detective Special, the HKS are easier to insert into the cylinder.
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    I will add that from an industry standpoint,...

    I will add that from an industry standpoint, deciding when, what, and how often to post can be a judgment call. People need to know they are around and engaged, but it is also unwise to interfere...
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    I did read the whole article. Three times at...

    I did read the whole article. Three times at this point.

    I actually agree completely about wearing decent footwear. Besides the sliders I wear in the shower at the gym, I do not own flip flops,...
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    Years ago there was a thread on TPI (at least I...

    Years ago there was a thread on TPI (at least I think it was TPI but it could have been SDF) started by someone trying to work around Australia’s long gun restrictions. Handguns, semiauto long guns,...
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    Upthread the "Building Bruce Wayne" thread from...

    Upthread the "Building Bruce Wayne" thread from TPI was mentioned. That thread was, as best I can tell, the first place where TLG started to really understand true NPE carry. Unfortunately I had...
  20. One of the problems with the way 2nd amendment...

    One of the problems with the way 2nd amendment issues are working their way through the courts is that the extreme issues seem to be progressing the fastest, while more basic issues such as the right...
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    First time I have heard of this but unfortunately...

    First time I have heard of this but unfortunately I am not surprised. It is as wrong as belittling people who choose to carry something smaller. As one of the biggest advocates of mouseguns on most...
  22. The Supreme Court has now granted certiorari. We...

    The Supreme Court has now granted certiorari. We will likely know more about the justices’ views over the next several months.
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    One of the biggest mistakes I made when...

    One of the biggest mistakes I made when introducing my wife to the armed lifestyle was focusing too much on minimum requirements and not enough on what would (not what could) realistically be...
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    You might be surprised at how many gun owners are...

    You might be surprised at how many gun owners are shocked by the idea of bringing a gun to church. A number of denominations take a formal position in favor of gun control, although they do not...
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    I read Pistol Training every Saturday when SLG...

    I read Pistol Training every Saturday when SLG posts new stuff. He makes good points which I learn from, and I rarely disagree with him. This article is the rare exception.
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