Thread: Well, we've finally managed to run everyone off. How sad.

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I'm a big advocate for personal firearm ownership by all legal US citizens. I've had concealed carry for ever and while I've never been in a life threatening situation as a civilian while carrying I wouldn't hesitate a second to defend my self or loved ones with whatever means necessary.

I carried a 1911 in the military - great piece. Heavy and limited capacity magazine but dead honest in performance and certainly stops with a single shot. We were issued Ball 230 grain FMJ but often carried jacketed hollow points - entry the size of a dime and exit the size of a pie plate and it was lights out with one well placed shot. My mind still sees the results of a HP on an Iranian who happened upon my team in a covert in 1981 - had nightmares for a long time but glad my #2 was quick to fire as he and I both lived to tell the tale while the Iranian went to meet Allah.

My father passed these two antique pieces on to me and I put them in little walnut cases and they hang on my office wall. The flintlock is from England - probably late 1700's. The Indian Bull dog is .38 caliber also from England - late 1800's.

Probably not worth much, but nice conversation pieces.

I've also noticed that most hot rodders - at least those in my age bracket - are real comfortable carrying and believe strongly in the 2nd Amendment.

Regards All,
Glenn