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Ill ask her if she has any good digs coming up. Clown car gun and dead body challenge accepted.

Howard and I can come over with our Bug A Salt guns if you like. You supply the salt , we'll do the rest .

You cant fit 100 guns in a trunk Dave. ( I feel a bizarre challenge coming on)

^shaking head yes in agreement.

My husband is super pissed I put Irish imported salt in mine. Saxo or Saxxon or some crap like that. Frikken salt is salt. Anyway , beware the wasps , dont fire until you have rapid fire down. It takes 3 or 4 blasts to take them out.

Nice! Are they like a G10 material or tacky?

Well now that I agree with Plenty of people catch the bug and go on to be really into martial arts , like myself. I have always preached having a self defense tool box. Know how to use your firearm , know how to handle yourself without one , know what to do on the ground from your back . I like the Krav Maga weapon disarms , but they are not foolproof though some evolve into thinking they are . I think they are better than nothing and can help you get less shot or less stabbed. It is all about stackig the deck in your favor by training multiple scenarios and methods and above all else a mindset.

^ what he said. We had a guy take an 8 hour seminar , a week later get mugged and put in a choke hold .He knew exactly how to get out of it , strike , and retreat as a result of the class. He was in his 60s and had a weight issue. We have taught people in wheelchairs . Can someone not in shape join a competition orientated class and go to Grappler's Quest in a few months? No. However , straight up non sport self defense techniques should be simple , strategic , and not strength or fitness based. Which is exactly what Krav Maga is designed to be. It is not foolproof , nothing is ..not even carrying a firearm. It stacks the deck more in your favor though. Discouraging someone who is not fit or strong from learning some self defense techniques is doing them a great and unjust disservice.

You have seen my IDPA mag changes lol . My changes in tactical training are much smoother/better because I am free to do workstation reloads... . MUZZLEMUZZLE!!!!!!

My hands are the size of most 10 year old kid's hand..I change mags the way it is depicted in the video. You do get use to it. Edited to add - mag changes are the least impressive part of my game..so I feel your pain.

I am really looking forward to it. Always wanted to try my hand at stocking the freezer the good old fashioned way

No , it is not about hunting women , it is about teaching women to hunt ! We are having a free event for ladies interested in learning to hunt in the Tri State area. If you know of any women in your life who want to give it a shot , this is the event would be a great place to start. The event is free and held at Gun For Hire's Woodland Park Range. If anyone would like to come early and shoot in a port , port fees apply. Link! : http://sawshootingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/womenandhunting.jpg Flyer! :

I would try to figure out why spending the day at a male dominated event makes you dream about your mother in law . Does she bully you???

Or Megalophobia ?

What illness would cause you to have to carry a sub compact? Just curious Same as the others..can carry in other states . When it is nice out and all my windows are open , I keep my shield tucked in an IWB holster.

It was my pleasure , and it was nice to meet the other new participants. Hope to see you all at upcoming matches!

Boejoula - Not really. Not saying there are not any there , just not that I know of personally. These are the locations I can vouch for through experience : http://www.kravmagafederation.com/federation-schools.html

As a woman who has studied a few different styles, I think Krav Maga will give her the most practical skills in the limited time. Distance from her area can be an issue though . There are quite a few schools around , but many are taught by instructors who were proficient in another martial art and paid money to attend a 3 week seminar to add Krav Maga to their resume and roster. We wil be doing some direct to the point women's self defense seminars up in North East NJ at Woodland Park Range. They will be 2 parters , the 2nd part will be firearms. The 1st part will consist of learning a few easy to learn defenses against most common attacks on women including choke holds , bear hugs , and hair grabs . Women are , unfortunately , dragged around by their hair when a man is attempting to control them and drag them into an alley or a vehicle. We will also cover the use of pepper spray ( we have a certified O.C instructor) as a first line of defense ( since we cant exercise our 2A rights outside of the home in NJ ) . When she moves to D.C , I do know of an excellent Krav Maga school . If you are interested in more info on any of the above for your niece , just shoot me a PM and I will get you all the info

Oh right , I get it now lol

^ this. Your best strategy is to find the frame that feels the best in your hand . Recoil is nominal between 9mm all the way to 45 ACP in full size handguns in my experience . Shoot what feels good out of those calibers , and you are likely to shoot more often , which leads to proficiency , which factors in way more than ballistics. I'm 4'11 with small hands . I do weigh more than you do though lol . Seriously though , ergonomics and liking your gun trumps the minor details of 9mm vs 40 vs 45. There is nothing wrong with modern 9mm ammo as a self defense round. Nothing at all. And yes , some .40 cal loads are snappy. The people standing around you will notice it more than you do. The only time I worry about about caliber per say is when I am being strategic in shooting sports. If you want to do something like IDPA or USPSA .40 cal can put you in a spot that is disadvantageous as a beginner for scoring / division reasons. Aside from that one minor caveat I say try before you buy , and buy whatever feels best. Good luck!

Ah , too bad. Is it in bad condition or something?

Great! We have a 3 spots left then wait list for the women's IDPA intro . Most local matches are $10 to $15 and very beginner friendly , it is a great way to step up your skills in an affordable fun way. People are very welcoming , even the advanced competitors. I am really glad to see women expressing interest. Besides , I am always winning "high lady " even with my novice ranking I need some healthy competition!

I purchased my first Colt from a family friend's widow. In NJ , the surviving spouse owns the estate. Including the firearms. Unless the departed specifically listed that gun to be willed to someone else it is automatically hers. Then it becomes no different than any other private face to face sale , unless she is a prohibited person she is supposed to turn them in ( I am not sure if this is to the authorities or to an FFL) and then has 180 days to sell them. You would bring the P2Ps to her same as you would with any private sale. Copies go where the copies are suppose to go , end of transaction. Nice find. Not that you probably need any reminding , but try to be sensitive . Compliment her husband's firearm , express your condolences. My friend"s widow could not bear to sell anything of his for years. The firearms collection meant a lot to him and the fact that they were going to be cared for and appreciated gave her a small bit of comfort.

I call , and call...and call. I have heard they are keeping records of yea and nay.

Sounds great , we plan to attend!