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Most likely I'll be there - aiming for 9am. Looking forward to it.

As a responsible gun owner, this homeless man should realize he cannot secure his firearm nor prohibit access to minors, cannot practice and become proficient, and cannot afford maintenance or ammunition, so he should sell the firearm before taking possession until such time he can excercise his right responsibly. It should never get as far as the courts.

Don't stress; even at $0.12 a round, things are still better than it was 6 months ago.

Cars, bikes, women - nope, his first and only love is money. Interesting story, but not surprising; I suspect this venture will do well because he's a smart businessman, he has lots of investment capital, ARs are an explosive growth industry, and America is obsessed by anything if it's pushed by a celebrity... Carlos' Bakery, anyone? To each his own, but I don't see what he can offer that the dozens of manufacturers in the industry don't already have... i don't know, maybe a Jesse James 1911 with airbrushed flames?

It's true... if you use a decent bipod ($80-$100) and spend money on quality glass ($300-$500 range from a quality optic manufacturer, for starters), your results will improve significantly. Past that, it can be a game of diminishing returns without experience. An example using some arbitrary numbers, there is a world of difference between a $500 and $1,500 setup, but much less between that same $1,500 setup and a $10K setup - unless you have a whole lot of practice, by which point, ammo bills will far outweigh the cost of your setup. Good luck with it - have fun shopping.

After you're done admiring PA's gun laws (and we all do), mention in an offhand manner how you're relieved that in Trenton, our corrupt, leftist, philandering, klepto-maniacal "representatives" led by our bloviating gas-bag-governor still manage to pass a budget every year... then ask how that Harrisburg bankruptcy thing panned out. That'll shut 'em up.

No car? Sounds like Elin really took you to the cleaners.

I'm looking forward to Chihuahua season.

Great video - thanks.

I have a G34 & love it. The primary advantage (IMHO) is that there are a thousand aftermarket Glock accessories; holsters, manufacturers, sights, springs, custom slides, competition barrels, etc... check out the Glockworx gallery here for a sample. Walthers, OTOH, are not nearly as prevalent as Glocks, and accessories and extra magazines can be more expensive and harder to find (though lately the same is true of Glock). Bottom line is, I've shot both. Walthers are more unique and much cooler than Glocks, both are great for range, competition, and recreation. I will defer to others for carry suitability.

Unfortunate how many people become "pro-gun" after their lives are threatened. Good for her. +1 for more training

SlideFire: When you absolutely, positively need to shoot everything except what you want to shoot.

Welcome to the forums! What others said, if you like the Beretta, get it. I have a 686 P 4" that is also highly recommended. Only other advice - I've seen this happen to my friends - they find something they really want (i.e. you and the Beretta) and then get talked into something else because a salesman or gunstore employee or YouTube video guy thinks brand X is "better" because of caliber, stopping power, capacity, whatever. I say get the one you want. IMHO, it's easier and more rewarding to learn with a gun you really like than to train with a tool you don't care for. Good luck.

500 or 870. Keep it simple. As others have said, get a field barrel with whatever you choose. After the newness wears off, it's nice to have a proper gun to hunt or shoot clays.

I bought a CZ-75BD about ten years ago and it's still one of my favorites. I stick with CZ because that's the brand I started with and I have a ton of mags. Good to know about EAA/TF, thought - they have a few nice looking models. And OP - as is said, there is a reason you don't see many used CZ-75s for sale.

I'm a CZ fan, but there is a big write up of the SAR imports in the September 2013 Rifleman magazine. It was the first time I'd heard of them. Anyone have experience?

Unfortunately, you do not not. Larger point was, if an anonymous poster on a pro-gun forum can't string together a coherent argument to convince people who already support CC, there is little chance. Never hurts to try, though. I'm genuinely curious as to what his or her circumstances are - but OP has been silent.

Why so vague? Why do you need one? What makes you more special, deserving, or desperate than the thousands of others who have been denied?

I just picked up 1,500 rounds of .22LR from Dicks for $24 per. 500. If you talk to the kids in the firearms department, some are apathetic ("It's just a job") but many are hunters and shooters, and have some good industry gossip. So, #1 yes, it's a real thing, and #2, everyone please keep boycotting Dicks because have some good deals these days.

For anyone who finds this thread - if you have vision insurance through your job, look into using your coverage to get frames. I got prescription eye protection with transitions for a $50 copay; if you carry insurance, might as well use it. You can also find frames on the Internet and have an eye DR put in tinted plastic lenses on your insurance. Plenty of threads here - good luck with it.

+1. Did the same with 22 & 9. Much easier for me to buy bulk for only 2 calibers than 3 or 5; don't know why. Downside, I passed up a few good deals on interesting guns. Upside, "What ammo shortage?"

Buy "Breaking Clays" by Chris Batha. It answers everything you asked for and lots you never thought of - selecting a shotgun, stock length & fitting, eye dominance, stance, physical training, mounting the gun, sighting the gun, points of aim, lead, clay games, rules, shotgun selection for ladies... things like "proper hold for different stations." I'd invest in the book before you start modifying your gun.

Great news - thanks

You should not recommend someone if they've written a 20 page letter to the local PD.

Had a CZ 75 BD for 10 years now; its one is on my "do not sell" list. IMHO, do the leg/phone work (there are a few in stock at czcuztom), call up shops, put money down, get a permit extension, and wait for the one you want, even if you need to pay more. "The poor man pays twice," applies here. There is a reason you see many EAA and clones for sale, but very few CZs.