JamesC

You could grab one of those ultrasonic cleaners that some people use. Break down the weapon, pop in the parts and set to run for a while. The vibrations create little jets of fluid on the surface of the pieces an that shoots off the grit.

I ordered 3 - Will have a report earliest on Thursday night... out of town this week.

Sorry - I was thinking IDPA specifically. I'd like to keep with IDPA for a little bit before hitting USPSA to really groove the rules and patterns into my head.

I just registered and remembered I have an afternoon flight that day and won't be able to make it. Any other matches that are new competitor friendly not happening that Sunday (9/16) ?

Swept his arm when opening the door in J0n's stage.

Where can someone get more information about a C&R FFL process and requirements?

Yeah buddy. That was sick. Great way to kick off the week.

Agreed - Awesome day and great experience.

Other benefits of 20ga is that the guns are typically lighter and may help with swing weights and muscle fatigue.

I've use 20g quite religiously for sporting clays, trap and skeet. There are less varieties of ammunition for 20g but I've found target or light game loads in 71/2 to 9 shot are quite satisfactory for both.

I'm in for my first action pistol match ever - at least you have experience. My worst fear right now is having crazy nerves and not even hitting the paper.

That's a serious haul for a range but I see what you mean about making a day of it.

Scott - where is it? I'm still looking for a home range.

+1 for MidwestPX - I had the same experience with mine. The orange line works well for me and I do not see any blocks.

Submitted my FID and P2P (x2) application to Bayonne a week from last Friday - they're saying 2-3 months for a response.

Hey sorry about the TQ - just going with what I got from my Wilderness First Aid course this year. Tosser's words are spot on with what we trained (domain of hunting accident a few hours into the woods). Just trying to help a guy out.

As far as how to handle a GSW, the biggest thing that we as civilians can do is control bleeding and treat for shock. That means applying pressure to bleeding wounds with gloves, sterile gauze, anything to slow the bleeding. If the bleed is coming from an artery or major vein system, mechanical advantage may be needed to slow the artery - making a tourniquet with something solid to "screw" the tourniquet tight, just above the bleeding site (closest to body). Release the tourniquet very 10-15 minutes for about a minute to try to preserve as much tissue as possible. In the event of an amputation scenario, infection is the most dangerous condition to consider. Police the missing appendage and immediately place on ice and transport with the victim. Use anything clean and sterile to cover to the wound area on the victim - treat as others specified above. Shock is the condition most people won't recognize but is still dangerous. Placing the person's legs above their heart and keeping them warm with blankets, jackets, or sleeping bags will help the victim stay with you while waiting for emergency services. It goes without saying, the single most important thig to do is to call 911 as soon as humanly possible to get the EMS process moving towards you in the least amount of time.

Vlad - I usually carry some tourniquet material and quickclot to treat gross flesh wounds and arterial bleeds. Nitrile gloves and a CPR mask/barrier are a must. I also keep a trauma bag in the car in the event we need to stabilize before help arrives.I also suggest EMT shears to clear clothing from the wound, roller gauze, and splinting materials. Beyond that, standard band aids, medical tape and antibiotic ointment are good choices.

I'm still eyeing a g34 rig once the FID comes in but a 1911 may not be too far behind :-)

Got there early - was the 5th to go through the whole ringer. It was cool to check out a bunch of different guns that I've never played with before. Plus! There was a BAR in .308 for us to play with! Very cool.

I'm a big fan of cold steel for my camping fixed blades. I also usually carry a folder in pocket and a multi-tool on the belt when in the field.

I'm IN!

I think I might be able to make it this time - where's the registration link?

Does the Bayonne range require you to show FID before shooting? What about buying a membership to shoot?

Hey all - Just wondering if anyone was planning to attend the GFH Test Drive tomorrow? I'm planning to be there for one of the early slots. Anyone else going? LINK: http://gunforhire.com/classes/semiannual-gfh-gun-test-drive/ Hope to see you all there!