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Firearms Forum: Legal and Activism Today, 12:39 AM
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Posted By Balota
Here's a bullet list of main points in HB0997. ...

Here's a bullet list of main points in HB0997. There are a few cooties in it, but mostly a good bill.

Good points
- Shall issue
- Concealed or otherwise
- Display license to LEO, on request,...
Firearms Forum: Legal and Activism Yesterday, 11:31 PM
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Posted By Balota
The bill as it stands is available as a...

The bill as it stands is available as a downloadable PDF. I have HB0997 as it stands in the Rules Committee. I was asking about the other bills both in House and Senate that also purport to be...
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum Yesterday, 12:23 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
I didn't see an answer to this one. If you need...

I didn't see an answer to this one. If you need 30" pattern, wait till the target is 35 yds away. I assume it spreads linearly.

But your shooting accuracy falls off with distance also. So,...
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum Yesterday, 03:19 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
OK, related question. The different events you...

OK, related question. The different events you listed different size shot. Is that due to shooting at targets that start at different distances? Do larger pellets carry their velocity farther? ...
Firearms Forum: The Club House Yesterday, 12:02 AM
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Posted By Balota
I have a theory about electricity... it's all a...

I have a theory about electricity... it's all a myth... stuff really runs on smoke. How many times have you let the smoke leak out of those "electrical" wires and had the thing keep working? See? ...
Firearms Forum: Legal and Activism 05-21-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,279
Posted By Balota
I wonder what Constitutional Carry implies...

I wonder what Constitutional Carry implies regarding reciprocity? Would an Oklahoma carry permit enable me to carry in Illinois under Constitutional Carry?

BTW, on topic, looks like 19 days to go.
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-21-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
Being a person with no shame has its...

Being a person with no shame has its advantages... Like being able to ask questions that would be an embarrassment to any experienced shooter. I live by the motto "The only stupid question is the...
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-21-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
Note to self: Don't try shooting clays with my...

Note to self: Don't try shooting clays with my 9mm. Some of the scatter on my targets would easily let a 4" clay get past! :)

And especially, don't try it at Bobski's. That would violate rules...
Firearms Forum: Oklahoma Gun Forum 05-21-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,568
Posted By Balota
So, there are reported incidents. Some with...

So, there are reported incidents. Some with tragic outcomes. That is the kind of information Trip has been asking for. Is there any information out there relating to frequency of that situation?
...
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-21-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
Just one important note for me: borrow from...

Just one important note for me: borrow from Bobski!!!
Firearms Forum: Oklahoma Gun Forum 05-21-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,568
Posted By Balota
One important reason not to include LEOs in the...

One important reason not to include LEOs in the list when searching for examples of LACs: LEOs are required to get within grappling distance of people who would try to take their guns. Even so, only...
Firearms Forum: Legal and Activism 05-20-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,279
Posted By Balota
The worst part is that they had a great bill (the...

The worst part is that they had a great bill (the original HB0997). I downloaded the latest copy of it as it stands today. A quick scan suggests that a lot of the good parts are still there. ...
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-20-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
All OK here in Glenpool, south of Tulsa. But...

All OK here in Glenpool, south of Tulsa. But Moore, south of Oklahoma City is severely damaged. F4 tornado over a mile wide on the ground for a pretty long time. A few housing developments are...
Firearms Forum: Legal and Activism 05-20-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,279
Posted By Balota
OK, it's been a while. We're down to just a few...

OK, it's been a while. We're down to just a few weeks, 20 days by my calculations. HB0997 has been extensively amended. The first 9 amendments have been withdrawn, but the 10th amendment basically...
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-20-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
OK, now I'm guessing, but one reason might be...

OK, now I'm guessing, but one reason might be there's a person out there who may need to move around and possibly become exposed.
Firearms Forum: The Club House 05-20-2013, 02:21 AM
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Views: 61,591
Posted By Balota
That's OK, but don't be doing that **** when you...

That's OK, but don't be doing that **** when you go visit Cane!
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-20-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
Ooo, ooo, pick me, pick me!!! Rule 19. Don’t...

Ooo, ooo, pick me, pick me!!!

Rule 19. Don’t shoot if an orange cone, flag, or hat appears on the trap bunker.
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-20-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
No problem, just checking to be sure.

No problem, just checking to be sure.
Firearms Forum: Concealed Carrying & Personal Protection 05-19-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 650
Posted By Balota
Since you asked, I have a CC permit in Oklahoma. ...

Since you asked, I have a CC permit in Oklahoma. Since March 2012 it became a permit for both OC and CC, though OC did not go into effect until Nov 2012. The local population where I go is friendly...
Firearms Forum: Concealed Carrying & Personal Protection 05-19-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 650
Posted By Balota
Just a suggestion Trip, but you might want to...

Just a suggestion Trip, but you might want to look into the Ignore List feature of this forum. It could save your blood pressure a few spikes! :D
Firearms Forum: Concealed Carrying & Personal Protection 05-19-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 650
Posted By Balota
OP, there are a number of other threads on open...

OP, there are a number of other threads on open carry. If you have the patience to wade through the irrelevant garbage you can find some useful information there. The general opinion seems to be...
Firearms Forum: Concealed Carrying & Personal Protection 05-19-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 650
Posted By Balota
Sure would be nice to be able to state that I OC...

Sure would be nice to be able to state that I OC without having to read trash implying any or all of the following:
1. Anyone who OCs in general public is a fool / idiot / just plain stupid.
2....
Firearms Forum: Range Report 05-19-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 11,868
Posted By Balota
100 rounds fired, but only one decent string :( ....

100 rounds fired, but only one decent string :( .

Still, strong hand only at 10 yards, slow fire. Let's not talk about my weak hand...
Firearms Forum: Missouri Gun Forum 05-19-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 3,473
Posted By Balota
"2. Drug or alcohol use prohibited on the...

"2. Drug or alcohol use prohibited on the premise. Period. The management has the right to deny shooting privileges if detected. "

By the way, does rule 5 apply to sidearms as well as shotguns?
Firearms Forum: The Club House 05-19-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13,364
Views: 343,476
Posted By Balota
It's really pretty handy. I did my face-to-face...

It's really pretty handy. I did my face-to-face interview at O'Hare, right near you. Also, Australia now accepts US Global Entry. So if (when) I go to Australia, I'll be able to breeze through in...
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