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  1. 1 hour ago, Lawnmower2021 said:

    There's no overboard with safety. It's good you consider it, but there does come a point of diminishing returns.

    I also have small kids at home. Here's my routine:

    • Reloaderz has the delead soap. I use that until my hands are squeaky clean. It's also good to use the sticky pad for feet.
    • My outer layer (sweater, hoodie, etc.) comes off when I come home. I wash my hands again before I touch my kids.
      • I always wear a hat. That's my range hat: it stays near my guns.
    • It's a very good idea to take a shower if you have time.
    • I don't wear shoes in the house, so whatever.
    • All my gun stuff is in a separate area that the kids cannot access. This includes cleaning supplies.
    • I clean my guns wearing gloves with the windows open.
    • If I'm handling ammunition, I wash my hands before doing anything else.

    I do not clean my guns in the same general spot that I store live ammunition. ventilation is crucial because solvents STINK to high heaven. If I don't open the windows my wife will tell me she can smell it all the way to the top floor.

    I'm honestly more concerned with lead in food and water than I am from my range trips. Just don't be needlessly careless, it's not an infectious disease.

    Do you wear an exposure suit and 2 life jackets when you go kayaking?  Do you wear body armor at the range?  Do you have a roll cage in your car?

    I'm not blowing this lead contamination off.  I think some people do too much.


  2. Okay I waa a police firearms instructor for ove 30 years. We used to get lead exposure tests periodically. Always okay.

    Your regimenn is excessive.  Back off.  I used to run a firingline.  Indoor and outdoor range. Used to drink my coffee running the qualification line. If I was shooting I'd wash my hands.

    You're doing too much.

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  3. 3 hours ago, Mrs. Peel said:

    Thanks for the prompts, guys! I updated the thread title. And yes, @45Doll, I use the digital coupons through their app - not sure if there's another way to access, but their app is nice & easy to use. I rarely go into the brick & mortar store anymore - I order online, maximize on any sales/digital coupons & do curbside pick-up. Life is good.

    If you don't use the app they'll add them to your card or phone number at the courtesy counter.

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  4. 15 hours ago, CMJeepster said:

    Okay, IANAL, however please find me a case where a NJ gun owner defended themselves or shot an armed felon threatening them thar was prosecuted. I think so many NJ gunowners are overconsidered they will be prosecuted they will die.

    I've said this before. If you are arrested for a shooting you don't need a "gun lawyer".  You need a good criminal defense lawyer.

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  5. 3 hours ago, Displaced Texan said:

    Now that this has completely gone off topic…

    In all fairness to Taurus, the Beretta 92 clones were known to be pretty good. 
     

    @Displaced Texan that's what I carried as a duty gun from 1989 to about 1993. A PT99AF with adjustable sights.  During that time the only problem I has was the rear sight leaf broke.  Sent it back with about a 2 week turnaround. I put about 10,000 rds through it and it's still running strong.

    Bought a 669 (S&W M19 clone) about the same time. I've put more than 6000 rds of full magnums through it.  Still tight.  I've seen personally S&W M66s go out of time at 1500 rds and one blowing out its cylinder at 400 rds.

    Our personal experience is the biggest factor in forming our opinions.


  6. 1 hour ago, Displaced Texan said:

    I have a Taurus model 66 revolver. What an ungodly POS. The cylinder timing is so far out of whack I’d be scared to shoot it. 

     

    It’s covered under the ‘lifetime’ warranty, but I won’t send it in, as a reminder to never to buy a Taurus again. 

    Okay, I've seen S&Ws with many issues.


  7. 14 hours ago, Vicious said:

    They should test the gun. It’s a Taurus. If it doesn’t work they should drop the charge.

    I've had Taurus' for 35 years.  Never had an issue.  Carried one as a duty gun.  I have several 1911s.  If I carry one it's the Taurus. My EDC is a Taurus.

    I can't understand all this Taurus hate.

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  8. On 12/1/2023 at 8:16 AM, 10X said:

    Over a kilo of fentanyl?  WTF!  2-3 mg is a fatal dose, so a kilo could kill close to 500,000 people.

    A 20 year sentence doesn't seem like it's enough.

    About 30 years ago I went to a DEA school.  Part of the training was a block of instruction was from a DEA chemist. Fenatyl was around but not as prevalent.  He told us that 7 grains of salt, if it were Fenatyl, would be fatal.  Not sure of the weight but I remember that.


  9. On 11/22/2023 at 11:08 PM, JohnnyB said:

    True but still a cool gun!  So.....What are your dream guns Griz?

    Okay as you're a great guy I'll tell you the dream guns I already own.

    Number 1 is a German made, mid 60s, Walther PPK  in 32.  The gun Bond was issued.  I had one of my best friends gift me the gun years ago before I was back in NJ.  I wanted one at 12 years old when I started reading Bond books in the 7th grade (pretty racy for the 7th grade in a Catholic school!). I only carried it once on a trip to GA.

    Back in the 80s, a 2 1/2 inch Model 66 Smith was the real Agent's gun.  I didn't get one until after I retired.  One of my favorite carry guns.  I carry it with +P+ 38s which don't give up much to 357s.

    Model 10 Smiths.  I had.one in Vietnam.  Only 130 gr hardball but it worked for me. Had a 2" Model 64. Thar worked for me too. Sorry I traded it off. Still have a 4" Model 10 and a 4" Model 64.

    Garands.Bought several thru CMP when they deliver them to the door in NJ.  I sold some.of them to friends. A tanker in.308 (you know who.youre are, and a stock Garand.).

    I keep my Danish return with a VAR barrel.

    Wanted a "Sniper Rifle". Went thru a few. Got a Savage Scout. 2.75 Burris.  Best group was .6" at 100 yds.  If they're over 200 yds, I don't have to shoot.  I can run away. I have an 03 shorter that will shoot 2" at 100.

    All practical stuff. The guns Carlos Hathcock used would only shoot 2" at a 100.  I'm no way good as he was.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  10. There's a conflict here.  One court ruled felons can have guns.  I'm not okay with.that. Violent felons should not have.guns.  They proved through their actions they should not have guns.  I have no problem with Martha Stewart having a gun.  Maybe a few years after the conviction.

    Many of these cases will go to SCOTUS.  If they.remand that's the equivalent of upholding the lower court decision.


  11. 23 hours ago, voyager9 said:

    Let’s even lower the bar.  Show me one suspect identified due to microstamping.  The whole idea of microstamping is such a snipe hunt that it would be laughable if it weren’t being pursued.   Millions to implement all the logistical, organizational, and engineering changes reduced to vapor by a $10 Dremel.  

    It's all a abour feel good, we're doing something which amounts to nothing.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


  12. 8 hours ago, JuanGRodriguez said:

    Yes I did that Newark Police is giving me a hard time

    It should br treated the same as you lost your driver's license.  You walk in. tell them, maybe pay a small fee, and they give you a new one.

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