HR822: National 'Right to Carry' Reciprocity Act
Written by reg mathuszFolks have been asking me about this legislation and its impact on CCW'ers. I think that there may be some misunderstanding on its current status. The following is what I recently posted in a thread from MP-pistol.com forum and I thought interesting enough to post here:
Question:
Hey guys I've been wondering about the concealed carry reciprocity act. If I have a concealed permit from AZ does CA.have to.accept it and what are the California carry laws I've read lots but would like to hear it firsthand from some Californians please and thanks ya
My answer:
Are you asking about HR822 The National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act?
Well, it has passed the House but needs to pass Senate. If there are any differences it must then go to joint committee to have those differences resolved. Of course it must then be signed into law by the Presidnet, and even then how it is interpreted by each state (and in states without firearms preemption local jurisdictions interpretation) will have to be seen. How can it turn out? Look at the FOPA and LEOSA where some jurisdictions like NY DON'T honor the law at all.
So, in a nutshell, while a GREAT move your question is a LONG way from being able to be answered. However, the current version of the legislation is available here:
http://thomas.loc.go...12:H.R.822.EH:/
Crimson Trace & Henry instructor discount info now available
Written by reg mathuszin the Downloads section thanks to EMT16711!
CZ USA and Dan Wesson instructor discount forms now available!
Written by reg mathuszThanks to JoshP the 2012 CZUSA and Dan Wesson instructor price list and order form are now available in the "Downloads" section.
‘The Debutante Hunters’ Wins the Yahoo!/Sundance 2012 Shorts Competition
Written by reg mathuszUsually Yahoo! News is filled with drivel, so Iwas surprised today to read the headline:
‘The Debutante Hunters’ Wins the Yahoo!/Sundance 2012 Shorts Competition
I don't know much about it, but firearms or hunting portrayed by in a positive light (well, I hope so anyway - again I haven't seen it) is a pleasant surprise, especially from Sundance!
...a group of Southern belles who show their good old girl sides while hunting the backwoods, was culled from over 7,000 short films submitted to the festival...
After going on a hunt with her friend Kristy Olson Cuthbert, White knew she had her subject: "This was a world I wanted to explore, where a woman can be feminine, a mother, a daughter, and still be a total badass."
Now, that is truly avant garde!
Thoughts on carrying round chambered vs unchambered
Written by reg mathuszThis came up on a thread about M&Ps on Smith-WessonForum.com (HERE). It reminded me of a conversation I had on Friday with a coworker who carries his Keltec P380 unchambered. I wrote this response and thought I would post it here...
The problems with carrying empty chamber to me are:
1. Requires the use of two hands. I don't know about you but I am usually carrying stuff. Yes, I will drop what I am carrying but those extra seconds could cost..
2. Relies on more precise motor skills than I prefer to have to use under stress. Consider that you may have to do this moving, or taking cover
3. Requires that everything during the charging sequence to work and charge the pistol. If any one thing fails then the pistol is essentially a big rock. For example, what if the bullet fails to chamber, or the slide doesn't completely go into battery? You have essentially a rock in your hands.
This is exacerbated with one handed racking. Not only does your equipment need to support this (flat pistol sights, hard belt or hard holster), but you will need to clear your cover garment and rack the pistol, with the same caveats as (2) and (3) above, without being able to see what you are doing (do you really want to look away from the assailant?) and you may possibly be in motion.
Definitely not something I want to have to rely on, especially during stress and with an assailant. So, I guess to answer the OP's question, yes I carry chambered. :)
!NRA Instructor 2012 downloads section now available!
Written by reg mathuszThe "Downloads" section is now open with special thanks to EMT16711 with getting us started with the new Ruger and Kahr forms.
Note:
Some of the 2011 forms will be valid until they are replaced by the manufacturer.
More...
Ok, Colt's new gatling gun SEE HERE is awesome, but with Dillon it has already been brought'd (I know, really bad movie reference).
It is not exactly new but defines awesome. If you are unfamiliar check youtube for videos.
Available for your armored car, Suburban, watch tower, or turret -- perfect for zombies, aliens, and just about anything else -- the almighty Dillon Aero mini-gun..
From http://www.itstactical.com/centcom/news/shot-show-2012-day-4-live-coverage/#more-11727
Eagle K9 Vest from SHOT - a different sort of awesome
Written by reg mathuszPerhaps I just like obscure things but here is an item that I haven't seen much about from SHOTSHOW 2012. Awesome in its own way. From Outdoor Channel:
I, of course, assume that it is a plate carrier and has hydration bladder attachments? :)
Lot's of new new zombie stuff -- but Colt goes big!
Written by reg mathuszThere are a lot of zombie defense items at SHOTSHOW 2012. I don't know how I missed it, but Gunblast.com has a pic of the ultimate zombie defense item. Quite frankly Colt has 'brought it.' Although they are not marketing it as an anti-zombie gun, I think it is perfect (think Jonah Hex).
That's right -- a frakkin' gatling gun!! Awesomeness!
A solution to AR gas key staking and S&W dares to make an AR with 1:8 twist - both risk angering the internet!
Written by reg mathuszA lot of bandwidth is spent debating the 'proper' staking of an AR15 gas key. Additionally, some on the internet stress that having 1 in 7 twist is the best. I guess that this is because twist isn't optimized for different applications/rifles/bullet weights/etc. Reading some posts on internet forums you would think that any other twist simply won't fire a bullet.
Anyway, back to gas key staking. For some reason some folks are unwilling (or unable) to re-stake it themselves. DSARMS has come up with a non-traditional solution ds-arms-looks-to-end-gas-key-staking-with-thier-new-keyloc that is quickly visible to verify and requires no additional work. It is nice for the folks that simply don't like the look of the traditional hammer & punch method.
I don't know anything about their BCG's but it is very clean looking.
Oh, and on the second topic of twist did I mention that S&W is releasing an AR15 with 1 in 8 twist! http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786006_-1_757785_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
Why do I mention it? Because they feel that it is the best all around twist for those wanting to shoot the range of 55gr - 77gr bullets. This is something that companies like Olympic Arms, Rock River Arms, LaRue have been saying for awhile.
Twist is always a compromise that I don't think that 1:7 is necessarily the best for a 16" bbl semi-auto civilian rifle.
From S&W:
the reasoning for the barrel twist change to 1-8 vs. 1-7 is to allow shooters with bullet weights in the 70-77 grain have optimum accuracy as well as shoot great with the 55-69 grainers.
Here is a nice little Shooting Times article about handloading the AR that talks briefly about twist: http://www.shootingtimes.com/2011/01/04/ammunition_st223_120606/
He is someone that agrees:
A twist rate of 1:8 inches is the best compromise for those who wish to shoot reasonably light and reasonably heavy bullets in the .223 Remington, and it is what I prefer for all-around use.
Some folks on the internet will be angry. :)