Recent content by michaelpthompso

I'm curious. What's the deal with "working up to it"? What is preventing you from carrying all the time? I wonder because I put mine on the first day I was able, and I carry all the time, everywhere, except where it's illegal. There are times when I feel slightly nervous when passing a guard or...

There are reasons why police dread domestic violence calls more than almost any other. Several have been mentioned here. If you were a cop, then you know that already. As a civilian with no duty to interfere, I would think long and hard before intervening in any situation like that. Chivalry is...

Mexican carry is dangerous and unpredictable. You'd be better off carrying a real Mexican. With a rifle and bandoleer of course. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Is there any possibility this would fit the FS M&P .40? Also, how much is the shipping, and do you have any photos? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

You do realize what you're really saying is "I went cheap and I'm not satisfied. I want to do it again with different results." right? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

The manual for the M&P 22 specifically warns against dry-firing this pistol and says "damage will result" if this is done. Perhaps these guys are saying to practice your trigger technique without the hammer being cocked. No "click" as would normally occur in dry fire. Dropping the hammer on an...

My roommate in college got me started on French Market. We used to go through two pots a day in our dorm room. Don't do it much any more, my wife can't stand the chicory. Best coffee I drink now is what I roast myself in an old popcorn popper. Have to find just the right kind, but I can roast...

A good rule to remember is "Concealed is concealed." Basically, there are several reasons why this is important. First, the fact that a bad guy does not know whether you are armed or not gives you a tactical advantage. That's the most important one. But it's also important that only those...

We were up at Cheyenne Frontier Days last summer and there were all these folks wearing shorts and cowboy boots. I made fun of the guys as "wannabe" cowboys, but my daughter pointed out that the girls looked pretty good that way. I had to admit she was right. No idea how to officially explain...

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As I recall, the idea was that you could shoot it with one hand, a difficult feat at best with a standard lever-action rifle. Supposedly Lucas McCain used it for rapid fire, having been a gunman before he settled down to raise a kid. Hard to imagine how you could get any kind of accuracy with...

Lots of good stuff to do in Yellowstone. Be sure to leave some treats out for the bears. People don't feed 'em from the car windows like they used to. If you see buffalo, stop and leave your car in the middle of the road. Folks will thank you for letting them know the right place to stop. And...

Cross draw can be useful in some situations, but consider that you can't take off your coat, and you're sweeping your own arm and anybody to the side of you every time you draw. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Looks cool. Been a long time since I was in Westcliffe. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Actually, right-handed and left eye dominant. I tried some shots with both eyes open but it was difficult to focus. I shot better when I closed my left eye. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD