I recently took a ccw class and was disappointed to find that I was the best shooter taking the class by far. Unfortunately the instructors' drills were limited by the newer shooters. We could've been running and gunning but ended up just doing standard stand and present type shooting.

All in all though I'd say it was a successful class, I only got flagged once. Still my experience was relatively mild, so I'm curious to see some of the crazy things that people do in a ccw class

Looking to have a SxS shotgun cut down a bit and an old Winchester reblued. Would LOVE a recommendation on a good gunsmith in the area. They all seem to be retiring.

Ive just got back into firearms and im looking to fill out my collection. Right now i have 3 handguns so im good on that aspect and 1 AR but its in 300blackout which is not that good for distance so ive been told. Anyways im looking to Get a Shotgun, another good AR or Ak and a lever action specifically 1895 marlin bc its always been my favorite gun. I need opinions on what guns would be good within my budget range. Shotgun:400-600$ , AR/Ak: 1200-1500$ and for the Marlin which round would you guys recommend, i want 45-70 but it is so extremely expensive in terms of ammo cost , so i was thinking .357 but do you guys think i should just cough up the extra money? Or any suggestions on a different round? All input is appreciated 🙏🏽 Thank you!

Greetings,

My younger brother passed away last Wednesday in Los Angeles, California. I flew in the same day once I found out from San Antonio, Texas where I am a resident.

I came to assist my mother with coordinating the funeral and everything that comes with that. From what I gathered, since she is the only living parent she is the legal heir to his small estate which would include his firearms.

He has a probably 3 long guns and 3 pistols. I’ll have to go to the his apartment that he had with his girlfriend to inventory it.

I have a few myself in Texas. My mom would like me to have them so she doesn’t have to worry about it. She is 70, and does not want to deal with them. So what would be the process in getting these back to Texas or transferred to me so that I can fly back with them in mid August, of course legally.

Any help or suggestions is appreciated. I’ve reached out to U.S. Lawshield but they had no clue on California law. They suggested that if my brother owed any money like loans/credit that the creditors can come and take them. I don’t want that to happen. Also I went to Turner’s here in Pasadena just to see if they knew and they told me that my mother would need to register each firearm in her name and then can give them to me legally via intra-familial.

What do you guys think anyone experience this before?

Also he has no will, not married, no kids.

This is an honest question, and I'm claiming no authority on the subject matter. I have several red dots on my pistols, one on a PCC, and an LPVO on my lever. And I'm pretty unsure as to why you would want anything other than an LPVO on a rifle. Especially not for an AR. Obviously not for serious long range hunting, etc, but range day? Shooting cans out in the desert? Hunting vermin? Home defense? You can pull the 1x for up close and up to 6x, 8x or 10x for decent distances. What use cases am I missing here? Faster acquisition maybe? Like, I was considering getting a PA SLX Prism because I have an astigmatism, but then I'm stuck at 3x (or whatever) for the life of the thing. Sure, 1x is probably gonna be fine for most plinking, but an LPVO just seems so much more flexible. And especially more flexible that something like a red dot and magnifier. What am missing here?

looks cool

Holosun ARO-CORE-RD2 2 MOA Red Dot & HM3X Magnifier Combo. Roughly $274 after tax. I picked up the HM3X for $218 after taxes from Amazon last month for context

Im trying to install a holosun scs on my mp 2.0, but the LCI popped out while taking off the optic cover. Is this set up correctly? Does the lci sit on top of the flat silver piece.

Started light to test waters.. 2k from velocity fast shipping got what I ordered.. not sure why people talk down about them. I would order from them again.

I can see how a light on a pistol can be useful when needed, but the idea of leaving lights on all pistols full-time does not appeal to me. It makes the pistol bulky, and certainly less attractive to me. Sometimes, I feel I am the only one...am I? lol

I do have a light for my SIG 365, which is my concealed carry, but even with the SIG I don't like it on all the time.

Planning on moving just wondering what I need to change and what parts you guys recommend
I want to change as little as possible when it comes to
Functionality

Gotta love intra-familial transfers 😅

When you've sent out your handgun for some work, do you do it yourself via fedex (w ID copy) or goto an FFL and why please? Ive not done this before and read that FFL's are a bit more secure but longer? Vulcan said either is fine but asking about your personal POV. Thx

Well I guess they were quicker than I thought.

Here is the HDP4 USA 250th engraved edition I guess.

So I've been looking at pistols for comp modding and the Echelon seems to be a good all-rounder for the price, is there anything else I should look into?

Longest 10 days of my life, but they’re finally home!

HK SP5
DDM4 pistol lower
Sig MCX pistol lower
PWS pistol lower
LMT pistol lower

Second pic is the SP5 next to my AP5P. Difference in quality of finish is insane.

Time to hunt down a PWS MK111 mod 2 and DD MK18 upper

Idk which revolver this is but the guy said he got it off gun broker for cheap. Might have to get this incase of zombie apocalypse

I sent the first email in March, CCW in hand in July. Before I applied everyone told me 1-2 years so I’m just curious if this is the new normal or did I just get lucky? It’s worth mentioning that I waisted zero time providing my deliverables. Did the Livescan the same day and training the same weekend I was allowed to.

Tried to post in the AK reddit but it keeps getting deleted by the mods. I'm dipping my toe in the AK world but don't want to add another caliber. I already bought a Pioneer 5.56 AK but have a surprise bonus coming so I'm looking to get a better quality 5.56 AK.

Walked into a local gun shop.

Saw these beauties for sale used. I said, "Gimme all 3!"

Ruger super blackhawk 3 screw, 7.5 in barrel, .44 magnum, 1966 manufacture, Altamont pearl black grips. No box or papers. Very nice condition with some cylinder wear. Barely any end shake, no flame cutting.

Ruger single 6 3 screw, 9.5 inch barrel, .22 lr with 22magnum cylinder, 1960 manufacture, original box. Very nice condition, some wear on left side of muzzle.

Ruger vaquero, bisley model, 5.5 inch barrel, .44 magnum, 2003 manufacture. Original box and manual. Looks to be barely fired, no end shake, no flame cutting.

$650 for blackhawk

$550 for single six

$700 for the bisley

Yay for guns!

Screen cap is from Sportmans on handguns

Got bit by the gun bug.

SW MP15 Sport III
Mossberg 940 SPX
Glock 45 Gen 6
SW MP 2.0 Full
Sig Sauer P320 X5 Legion
Sig Sauer P365X Macro

Hey yall, so I’ve been doing some research on conversion cylinders for black powder revolvers (specifically a pietta 1851 .36 cal colt navy which I’ll be getting soon) and I know that once you put a cylinder that accepts modern metallic cartridges, it is no longer classified as an antique firearm, and could be considered a ghost gun. But if I want to install one legally, what would be the process? The big questions I have is the frame of black powder revolvers usually have factory serial numbers already engraved, would it be possible to “apply for a unique sn” with that number? Also, because it’s single action does that make it exempt from the roster?

And for additional context, I am above the age of 21, I already have my fsc and multiple other guns that are registered to me. And I’m NOT someone who is prohibited to possess a standard firearm