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Robbt, who sells vintage holsters here on the forum is a great guy to deal with. Have always been very satisfied in my dealings with him.

The City of Biloxi, MS Police Department and the entire MS Gulf Coast Community are mourning the loss Officer Robert McKeithen who was shot multiple times by ambush in the police headquarters parking lot at 10:00 pm on May 5, 2019 and died at a local hospital. No motive has been identified at...

Just left my LGS about an hour ago and they had just put out a nice 27-2 5 inch blue priced at 799.95. The finish was a solid 90% and the cylinder locks up nicely with no discernable endshake with smooth action and bright bore and chambers. Just the gun, no box or anything. I didn't get the...

S.B. 2394 has been passed by both houses of the Mississippi Legislature and an interesting amendment added in a joint conference to send a final bill to the Governor provides for permitless concealed carry in purses, briefcases, satchels, cases and similar containers. The intent supposedly was...

Hey, everybody, I'm sure most of us ate like a bunch of shoats at the trough today so don't forget to set your bathroom scale back 10 pounds before you go to bed tonight.

I went to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans today as a guest of the local Lions Club as part of their Veterans' Day observance. I can't express in words how wonderful the experience was. The museum fills two large buildings(and a third under development) and includes extensive exhibits...

227 years ago today on 17 September , 1787, thanks to the courage, dedication, and foresightedness of our Founding Fathers, the greatest social contract in the history of the human race was enacted. The United States Constitution is the bedrock of our liberty and a beacon of freedom around the...

I just had an old Bianchi #208 Silent Partner upside down shoulder holster given to me for my m36. It's in pretty good condition generally but the rentention elastic on the holster is about worn out. I would appreciate any useful advice on how to restore it. Thanks in advance.

69 years ago today on 8 May 1945 the war in Europe ended when Nazi Germany laid down its arms and the Allied Powers declared victory. to all who served, both the military and those unconditionally supporting them on the homefront, we salute you. Though war is a terrible thing, this was...

The so-called Westboro Baptist Church, Well known for picketing the funerals of our American military personnel killed in action, has announced that it's founder and leader, Fred Phelps(84) died on Wednesday 19 Mar 2014. The WBC was founded by Phelps in 1955 and mounted over 53,000...

FINALLY, and it only took a little over 10 years! Yeah, I know, I'm a real blabbermouth. Actually I read much more than I post. Learned the hard way that one learns more with the ears open and the mouth shut. The forum is an important part of my day (everyday)and I am thankful for the...

On 23 Oct. 1983, during the Lebanese Civil War, jihadists attacked the barracks of USMC BLT 1/8 in Beirut with suicide truck bombs. 220 Marines and 21 other U.S. servicemen were killed. Many today believe that incident represented the opening shots of the War On Terror. Prayers for the fallen...

Happy Birthday to the United States Navy. For 238 years since October 13, 1775 you have diligently and relentlessly protected our nation in peacetime and at war. To all who serve/have served, thank you so much for your dedication and service. You make America proud.

Today, 17 Sept. 2013 is the 226th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution. On this day in 1778 our nation's founders pledged their lives, fortunes and their sacred honor to preserve and protect the God-given rights of us all. Let us do no less.

Fox News just reported that a WWII Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded on Okinawa was fatally beaten while sitting in his vehicle outside the Fraternal Order of Eagles clubhouse in Spokane. Police say that Delbert Belton was found by officers and transported to a local...

Today begins Police Week (12-18 May 2013). Let us honor our fallen Brothers and Sisters. "Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13)

Fox News just reported on a an incident in Suwannee(Gwinett County) were a man reportedly took four firefighters hostage at gunpoint when they responded to his house for a request for service. A police spokesman just reported that SWAT officers employed a robot and then made entry in the...

A gun owning homeowner in a nearby community has captured a burglar as reported in a local newspaper (sunherald.com) on 12/11/12. It is reported that a homeowner in George County, MS, who was awakened by a burglary in progress in his home shortly after midnight, grabbed his gun and confronted a...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are wearing their throwback uniforms again tonight. Do they remind anybody else of Black Bart's gang that Ralphie was shooting at in A Christmas Story? Man I get cross-eyed just trying to watch.

It was with sadness I just learned that the little Hubig pie factory in New Orleans burned down early Friday morning. For those not familiar with this iconic regional treat, it is a family-owned bakery that has produced individually wrapped snack pies since 1922. The addictive little morsels...