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I agree with one thing, as a pro gun and anti gun ban kind of guy, I do not want someone like an Alex Jones to come across as representing me at least as inferred by the anti gun and pro gun ban people. That interview was skillfully designed to make us all look like wingnuts in the eyes of the more liberal thinking audience who assume we must be just like Jones.

Thank you learned fellow gun enthusiasts......I wish all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.....see you at the range,

Approximately 1 year ago, I purchased yet another Ruger 10-22 (3rd one) with the expressed plan to "build" an M1 Carbine Tribute. I have always loved that piece but of course cannot own one in our state. I purchased a walnut M1 Carbine stock, side sling with oiler, and a set of Tech Sights from EA Brown over the internet. I redid the weapon and it looks and shoots awesome. I have to admit that it does look exactly like an M1 Carbine. HOWEVER, I am again reading the Federal and NJ Gun Laws and I am worried about the language of "substantially identical". Since the .30 caliber M1 Carbine is specifically banned by name, does my build fall into the definition of "substantially identical". There is no flash suppresor, no bayonet lug, etc. and is in fact at heart a Ruger 10-22 in a different stock. It is still a .22 caliber "plinker" with the original 10 round Ruger rotary magazines. My original thought process was that being a .22 caliber rim fire weapon and not a .30 caliber ball center fire weapon, it did not qualify as "substantially identical". Any thoughts or known legal precedents?

Stored in my detached garage, locked to a chain on a 1" round steel eye bolt through a triple stud, with the threads on the bolt peened (dreformed the threads) so it CANNOT be unconnected (I don't care how big a wrench you have!). When I use the generator (such as last week) I take it out onto a roofed over porch off the garage and use the same chain and lock around a full 6"X 6" wood column. The only way to get it would cause enough noise that I then revert to the tools for which I belong to this site. I couldn't miss with any of my firearms from a distance of just about 60 feet.

The thing that absolutely frosts me is the day before I first saw this, I had received an email messgage from Lautenburg in response to my contacting all the politicos regarding the proposed UN Small Arms Treaty. His message was that he supports the US Constitution, and the rights to americans bearing arms, and would keep my thoughts (yea right) in mind. Now I am of the opinion that the UN SAT is dead, but now we look forward to this crap. It just proves AGAIN that they will tell you anything you want to hear while performing slight of hands right in front of you. They have an aggenda, and we and our rights are not safe until we get rid of these people despite what they profess.

I am going to be an overweight, partially bald, semi retired architect.............no wait, I am that every day! Never mind.

OK Old School, point made. Can you recommend a bore sight manufacturer and perhaps a model?

The Real Thomas Jeffersonby Allison, Maxfield, Cook, and Skousen printed by the National Center for Constitutional Studies. I am reading that now, and just finished reading The Real George Washingtonby the same publisher. Very well done, and seems very accurate and fairly written without an aggenda to change history.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably low priced yet quality laser bore sight. I am looking for the type that inserts at the barrel crown, and has differant size arbors for various calibers. I need .22 thru at least .30-06. Checking online, there are so many that it gets confusing relative to the light intensities, color, etc. I expect to use it to sight in both of my 10-22's at 25 yards, and my Mini 14 and M4 probably at 50 yards. My 30.06 is scoped and was sighted when I had the scope installed by a professional gunsmith, although I would like the ability to check it every so often. Any suggestions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. This site has some of the most knowlegable gun "experts" that I can find. Thank you in advance for any information you might be able to share. And remember, vote next Tuesday as if your life depended on it.....because this time it truly, truly does. After this election cycle we may not have the ability to pull this whole mess back from the brink ever again.

I am so confused right now. When I first read this I was SO excited as I always wanted an "M1" Carbine. My Dad carried that and an M1 Garand in WW2, and what a tribute to him to have them in my collection, and to be able to shoot them regularly. My confusion stems from the fact that I own "legally" a Colt matchgrade M4 .223, a Mini 14 .223, two 10/22's (the rest of my long guns are bolt action)and I can buy an M1 Garand should I desire. Someone PLEASE explain why an M1 Carbine would be any more of an assault weapon as any of these? I am sure everyone would agree, there is no logic in any of this. I cannot get anyone anywhere to explain this to me. What is the difference between an M1 Carbine and an M1 Garand other than caliber and size? I can at least see the logic, although I do not agree with the fact that I cannot legally own a Thompson .45 sub machine gun, or an M60 SAW or such. I just follow the law as I always have, but this one has me shaking my head in disbelief and confusion.

I plan carefully for the purchase of my guns. Sometimes I spend weeks doing so because in addition to getting as much info as I can, it can take me that long to convince my lovely wife that I REALLY do need that new gun. I usually spend a lot of time online looking at all the forums and manufacturers sites, and do a lot of research. As a result I have a planned collection of guns including handguns, long guns, and shotguns. Where I am somewhat impulsive is the purchase of accessories and ammunition. I love to keep the safe filled with ammo, and as soon as I get home from the range, I order ammo to replace the ammo just shot. Often I will see sales online (Lucky Gunner)when I order that I just cannot pass up. As a result I end up with more than I just shot....but that is a good thing. Just recently I ordered the M1 carbine stock, sling with oiler, and tech sights for my 10/22. My intention was to remake the 10/22 that I shot somewhat regularly. After ordering the after market products from E.A. Brown, I got to thinking why cannabilize one of my favorite guns? So I rode up to my favorite gun shop (Lawmen Supply) and purchased another 10/22.....that was somewhat impulsive as I bought the gun within about 4 hours of deciding to do so. FYI, the stock arrived on Thursday last, took me all of 20 minutes to rebuild the 10/22, and I could not be happier with the way it looks, just fantastic! I can't wait to shoot it so I can try and zero in the new sights.

Thank you old School...................

Does anyone know of any gunsmiths or anyone else qualified to zero in rifles? I have several in need of such a setup, and I do not have the stands or expertise to zero them in, 2 at 50 yards and 2 others at 100 yards. Even if I did have the equipment, I don't have the vision that I once had. I am having trouble seeing my front sights as it is, and as such I have declined in my ability to sharp shoot as I once did. At least if I knew the weapons were sighted properly for a set distance, I would have a better chance of shooting more on target while at the range. I need (2) .22 rimfires sighted for 50 yards and (2) .223 centerfires sighted for 100 yards. FYI, I am in southern NJ, and shoot at the South Jersey Shooting Club in Winslow Township. Please, if anyone can advise me regarding my request, I would appreciate it.

I just want someones' opinion on this matter. I told my wife that I ALWAYS meet nice people at the range, and the gun shops, and at cigar shops. Now that could be partly due to the fact that I do spend some time at those locations, and usually in a good mood and happy to be there. It could also be that as social beings, these venues expose us to people who share those same interests, you know, "birds of a feather flock together". We have a common interest. We WANT to be there. I can honestly say almost without exception that I have met some of the nicest folks at those locations. It is a great opportunity to talk to folks from whom you can learn a thing or two just by having a conversation. It is fun to see the various various guns and accessories at the range, see the varying techniques, and see the expertise of some shooters. Almost without exception, if I show an interest in a particular gun I am invited to run some ammo through it. Of corse I reciprocate. Now I am sure that we all have and will continue to run into some real ass hats in these locations, but it seems to me that on average there are fewer ass hats that frequent these locations than say Home Depot, or even the local bar. Case in point, have your wife drag you to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, or to the mall......some serious bad moods and unfriendly demeanor can be found there. Am I right, is it a guy thing, or am I getting too mellow in my old age?

I am trying to decide on a dehumidification method for my gun safe, which obviously contains most of my guns and all of my ammunition. I think I can recall reading somewhere on this or some other forum that a 20 or 40 watt lightbulb mounted inside is plenty sufficient for dehumidification purposes, and it is certainly much less expensive than a dedicated dehumififying appliance. Does anyone have any thoughts, experience, or comments? Any comments or info would be greatly appreciated.