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I have rebarreled at least three of my guns in the last year. Barrels wear out. The ballistic fingerprint is worthless as soon as the old barrel hits the trash. I also have a few barreled upper receivers for my ARs. At any given time I can pop two pins, and put my match upper on and go shoot a match. I might change my mind when i get to the match and install the DCM upper. Neither of these came with the rifle. They are not serial numbered. They are not FFL items. They have nothing to do with the original firearm they could go on in 20 seconds. I was at the NRA National Matches at Camp Perry, OH, a few years back and one of the vendors had a whole box full of 1911 barrels in .45ACP. If you aren't worried about accuracy, I could fit a new used barrel in your 1911 in about 2 minutes. If you want it to work though, you might want to let me have it for a few weeks. Ballistic fingerprinting does not work! Deal with it. Its a buzzword and being used to create warm and fuzzies among the anti crowd, hoping to spread to middle America. Let Congress study it and prove to all it doesn't work. Then the antis can go after the dreaded "sniper rifle" which will encompass every sub moa rifle in the world (that includes about half the hunting guns out there). peace mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Justin, you live in Md. I have recently learned that 300 .223-cal rifles were seized from their legal owners in Md. during the sniper investigation. Well, they have the murder weapon, but I am hearing a majority have not received their rifles back. Many of those who have say their guns look like they were used to hammer nails and as bedding for elephants when they weren't being "tested." Add that to the list of things that make you go hmmmm. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Mea Culpa. It just seemed a little tongue in cheeky to me, but the reference was still made. On another note, if laws were created which infringed upon my Constitutional rights, I would most certainly break them, if they applied to something I had or to something I was already doing. "Another source of power in government is a military force. But this, to be efficient, must be superior to any force that exists among the people, or which they command; otherwise, this force would be annihilated on the first exercise of acts of oppression. Before the standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed, as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword, because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States." -- Noah Webster mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Justin, you really surprised me with this one. You really think this is what he meant? I don't think you do. This is exactly the type of thing that pisses me off. I own guns and believe in my God-given rights as an American (you may debate me on this, but God-given are words of the architects of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights), but somehow I or people like me become grouped with disturbed individuals who commit heinous crimes. I take serious offense to this characterization. It would be like me calling all gun-banners Nazi sympathizers who revel in the blood of 6 million disarmed Jews. It's ridiculous. A couple years back, right after an incident of a young criminal terrorizing his school with a gun, a man in California ran down a group of school children with his car--intentionally killing little kids. While the news reports had been painted wall to wall with the evils of and easy access to guns, the news media generously donated short spots to the plight of the children in the vehicular murder case, and that was it. So, using your logic applied to this case, should you as a driver be painted with the same brushstrokes as this murderer? I ask you to think before you make these kind of characterizations in the future. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

You know, I think it has been mentioned, but has anyone noticed the "slippery slope" this thread has traveled down. It was started questioning the validity of so-called ballistic fingerprinting. It quickly evolved into the question of guns in general, and even calling the intent of the Second Amendment of the Constitution into question. Now, does anyone else see how this stuff works? It's not just the lobbies or politicians. It is us, here, today. It starts with something that seems rather benign, then it evolves into questioning god-given rights of self-defense. While we are here... You may not be able to defend yourself, and you may need the government to do it for you. Unfortunately, Johnny Law doesn't travel everywhere with every person, protecting them day and night. He may take as much as 20 minutes to respond to an urgent 911 call. That's not his fault, it's just logistics. I prefer to take care of myself. If someone breaks into my house while I am home, I am assuming he is quite willing to take my life or the lives of my family. I sure as hell am not going to take a moment to question his intent. Nope. Secure my family and then two in the chest, one in the head. Problem solved. Guns are used 2.5 million times each year to prevent crime. Anti's haven't even been able to dispute this. Now, on to Amendment II, of the Constitution of the United States of America, written as part of the Bill of Rights ratified on Dec. 15, 1791. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." The anti's hang their hopes on the prepositional phrase at the beginning of the Amendment, and the misguided ideal that this Amendment, unlike the other nine of the original Bill of Rights, does not apply to individuals. This is an utter twisting of the truth. Please look at the prepositional phrase for a moment. It says "Militia," which was considered at the time to be every, able-bodied male citizen of this nation not the national guard, not the army. That's EVERY ABLE MAN who could come to the defense of the nation during times of attack from enemies, both foreign and domestic. If you look past this phrase, the context is clear: "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." I do not blame anyone in this country for being misled by a few elitists, who would love to make everyone believe that guns are the root of the problems we have, or even that a ban would cure them--all for the goal of control over the masses without fear of repercussion. I do not blame people for exercising their right to speak their mind granted under Amendment I of the Bill of Rights. The only thing I ask is that you not pass judgment for exercising my God-given rights to defense and deriving enjoyment and mental discipline from shooting. If you are afraid of firearms, take a shooting class. If you don't want to own a firearm, don't. Just never tell me I should not own one (or more). I have not been tried and convicted of a felony, therefore my rights as an American citizen are in full force. Should you ever be somewhere and your life is in jeopardy, and I happen to be around, you will be very happy that my rights are still intact. Guns save lives--maybe yours (which is why I believe all women should be armed at all times as an equalization tool in a violent world of inequality). Peace, mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

You know Max, you do actually skydive! I can see that it's not a requirement, (considering the fact that some candidates have 0 jumps this year). But you actually jump--I have actually seen it with me own two Is. That's pretty cool and might benefit all of us if you are elected. What a concept. Oh yeah, and if Mike Perry asked you to run, you certainly have my vote! hehehee. I am writing your name in the blank now, you sexy sob. Peace! mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

You are so on to something here. Actually twice as many children under the age of 10 drown in 5 gallon buckets than are accidentally killed by firearms. Seriously, like the kind they use for drywall mud. BAN BUCKETS!!!!!!!!!! (had to edit this, I undershot the age) mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

You are talking about frangible bullets. You might end up in court with some of these too, as frangible bullets can range from the wounding potential of a round nose (like Remington's copper-plated, powdered metal frangible) to that of a hollow point (like Triton CQD Reduced Hazard Hollowpoint). Some of these will still penetrate beyond your intended target and will not break up until impact with metal. If you choose the frangible that imitates hardball ammo, you may be wounding your target rather than eliminating him from the genepool, therefore opening yourself up to be sued. If you overpenetrate, your neighbors may... you know what I'm saying. Know your ammo, know your firearm, know your target and know what's behind it. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

I love you, man! Very well researched and spoken. Any time you are on the Right coast, I got a museum downstairs I'll gladly give you a tour of. peace, mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

nope. Pilots cross state lines. I don't have to. If the folks in another state don't like my guns, I don't have to go there. Damn federalists... mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

so sacrifice state's rights for assimilation? No thanks, I will stick with my conservative state's interpretation of things, rather than follow the paranoid thinking of Maryland, Kalifornia or Massachusetts. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

from NSSF: What is Ballistic Imaging? Ballistic imaging technology can be a useful tool in the investigation of crimes committed with firearms. As currently used, forensic experts are able to electronically scan into a database a shell casing(s) recovered from a crime scene to determine if those case(s) match those from other crime scenes. The technology can serve as a starting point in assisting law enforcement in determining if the same firearm was involved in multiple crimes. The federal government has worked for nearly 10 years on developing an imaging network. The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF), provides federal, state, and local law enforcement officials with critical ballistics information on crimes committed with a firearm. This system matches shell casings recovered from crime scenes to ascertain if a firearm has been used in multiple assaults. By focusing strictly on cases recovered from crime scenes, NIBIN can not be used to build a database of firearms owners thereby guaranteeing the security and legal rights of millions of Americans who are law-abiding gun owners. How Does it Work? When a firearm is discharged, both the shell casing and the bullet traveling down the barrel of the gun are imprinted with distinctive marks. The bullet takes on marks from the barrel’s rifling, and the casing is marked by the gun’s breech face, firing pin and shell ejector mechanism (Note: This depends on the type of firearm used. Some guns, such as revolvers or single-shot rifles might not leave ejection marks.) These imprints are distinctive to a firearm. A ballistic imaging program can run a casing through its database and select those that offer a close match. A final identification is made visually by a highly trained ballistic examiner. This process does not lend itself to examining bullets from a firearm. Often, bullets are severely damaged on impact. Bullets recovered are usually examined visually by experts. Is this “Ballistic DNA” or “Ballistic Fingerprinting”? Absolutely not. Unlike DNA or fingerprints that do not change over time, the unique marks that can identify a particular bullet or shell casing change due to a number of environmental and use factors. Barrels and operating parts of firearms change with use, wear and tear over time. Moreover, a person can, within minutes, use a file to scratch marks in a barrel or breech face, or replace a firing pin, extractor, and barrel thereby giving a firearm a completely “new” ballistic identity. Imaging remains a tool, but not a silver bullet, in criminal investigations. What about a National Ballistic Imaging Database? The creation of a national database that would store ballistic images from all firearms sold would involve huge costs to the government, firearms manufacturers, and customers. It raises questions about a legal “chain of evidence” (i.e., how to handle and store hundreds of millions of bullets or shell casings without exposing all such evidence to attack by defense lawyers), possibly break existing law by creating a database of legal firearms owners, and prove much less effective than NIBIN. A recent study completed by the California Department of Forensic Services on creating a statewide ballistic imaging network stated that: “When applying this technology to the concept of mass sampling of manufactured firearms, a huge inventory of potential candidates will be generated for manual review. This study indicates that this number of candidate cases will be so large as to be impractical and will likely create logistic complications so great that they can not be effectively addressed.” The study pointed out that when expanding the database of spent shell casings, the system will generate so many “hits” that could be potential matches, it would not be of any use to forensic examiners. Other problems included guns making different markings on casings from different ammunition manufacturers; the shipping, handling, and storage of spent shell casings; some firearms do not leave marks that can be traced back to that particular firearm; and the system demands highly-trained personnel for proper operation. Maryland and New York Ballistic Imaging Programs Maryland introduced its own ballistic imaging system in 2000. Every new handgun that is sold in the state must be accompanied by spent shell casings for input into the imaging network. According to Maryland budget figures, approximately $5 million has been spent on the system. According to Maryland law enforcement officials, it contains over 11,000 imaged cartridges, has been queried a total of 155 times and has not been responsible for solving any crimes. In New York, there have been thousands of cartridges entered into their database and, according to reports, no traces have resulted in criminal prosecutions. Guns in Private Hands There are an estimated 260 million firearms in private hands. It would be virtually impossible to retrieve these firearms for ballistics documentation without violating the constitutional rights of millions of law abiding firearms owners. How Best to Use Ballistic Imaging Technology There is a proposal in Congress, the Ballistic Imaging Evaluation and Study Act, introduced in both the House and Senate (by Representative Melissa Hart, R-PA, and Senator Zell Miller, D-GA) that orders the Department of Justice to contract for a study by the National Academy of Sciences, which would examine the many questions surrounding imaging technology and provide a list of recommendations to policymakers and Congress. Enacting the legislation to begin this study is a priority. The proper allocation of funds to fight crime is critical to ensuring safe communities. The study outlined in the legislation will provide firm scientific conclusions on which to base decisions on how best to deploy this technology. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Actually, the benefit of a shotgun for home defense is the sound of a pump as a deterrent. In apartments and other shared-wall buildings, shotgun projectiles tend to go beyond the intended target and could end up in the neighbor's baby. Shotgun ammunition selection for home defense is therefore quite important. Pistol rounds also tend to overpenetrate walls, as even hollow points turn become just like FMJ after hitting the first sheet of drywall, and the hollow packs with wall material, allowing it to travel through consecutive thin walls without a rapid loss of energy. From numerous studies, probably the best round for home defense is the .223 TAP. TAP ammo uses a polymer tip which causes immediate expansion and energy transfer to the target. Overpenetration is nullified and even two sheets of drywall are enough to absorb the energy of the 55-grain bullet. That's even when traveling at nearly 2,700 fps from a 16" barrel of an AR-15. Oh yeah, racking an AR is kinda intimidating. heheheeee Watch to see how fast this ammo is banned after the antis find out what our neighborhood wannabe sniper was using. As far as a self-defense 1911, I prefer either a Kimber or a Springfield Armory, either with Series 70 internals. Colt may have produced the 1911 for the past 90 years, but the current production quality is lacking. I also prefer the .38 Super or .38 Super Comp to the .45 ACP just for sheer energy, stopping power and rapid ability for follow-ups. You can also fit 10 rounds of .38 Super into a standard-size 1911 magazine, whereas a .45 mag will only accept 7. The .357 Sig is another great alternative to the .45, but unless you don't mind a wickedly snappy recoil, don't get a compact .40S&W. Hope my opinions help, mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

I believe it's in April in Mississippi and I think Jim Cazer has something to do with it. With all this interest in guns and parachutes, this could become a big event. At my dz, we've been talking about competitions with tandem riders engaging targets while in the pattern. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

I like guns. Come to think of it, if it weren't for guns, I would have to find another way to pay for jumps, and ahh, food, and hmmmm, oh yeah, the roof over my head... Actually, guns are great. I might even have a couple of my own laying around here somewhere... Fasterfaller, I think the two times you mention NFA firearms actually being used in commision of crimes were since 1934. Please correct me if I am wrong. peace, mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

WWJD...for a klondike bar? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Tom, You are a badass! Thanks for letting me bend your ear for so long Sat. night (especially factoring in certain conditions at the time). I am totally serious in that I think you should expound on that european trip in greater depth in written form. That's a book, or at least a screenplay. You rock brother! mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

indeed!! Looking down at that river just to watch my toes dangling over the edge was enough to shut out the entire world. I haven't felt so overwhelmed by emotion--crowded yet alone, fearful yet fearless, senses screaming yet numb, frozen but still able to make the move--totally alive--since I had rounds bouncing off a wall behind me somewhere in Africa a decade ago. Wild. The slider's coming off the Fox tomorrow night... mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Oh, and btw, thanks for getting me in one of your pix! heheheee mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

4:1:1 It's all about the bridge, baby! mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Just had to chime in... heheheeee "BR where EVER you are!"--lee mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Because pistol-packin pilots and air marshalls made it a pretty stupid idea, there haven't been many domestically. But, there have been lots of hijackings overseas. Speaking of secure airlines, ever fly el al? mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Pilots carrying aboard aircraft was widespread in the late 70s. Did anything bad happen then? Did lots of potty break melees break out? Naaah. And ummm, with what, 30,000 domestic flights each day, do you think that every flight has a marshall? Lastly, if I can be standing behind you in the grocery checkout with a Kimber .45 tucked neatly into my Kramer IWB holster, why can't I carry onboard an aircraft? Trust me, you will be protected, and if 10-20% of the cabin are armed, there will be no outbreaks. An armed society is a polite society... mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

How many of them are prior service pilots? I think the minority who aren't can be easily trained. They have my life in their hands from the moment we taxi until the moment the chalks hit the tires on the other end. If pilots were armed, Sept. 11 would not have happened. How do you think the string of hijackings in the US in the 70s stopped. Pilots armed themselves. Period. In the 80s, the guns were prohibited and pilots were defenseless once again. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

Since the 14th is a holiday, I've been told the Otter will be flying Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday ($15 Wednesdays). That leaves you Tuesday to go find a battlefield to plunder or something. Bring beer of course, and a sleeping bag--you have no idea what's on those couches in the hangar. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.