What I'd Like To See on Down Range

[Doc R]

I am new to the forum and kudos to Michael for all you do.  The website, blog, forum, and T.V. programs are terrific. I would like to see some coverage on Legal Issues:  1)  What is legal and practical to carry and how much is too much?  e.g. Carrying a knife, gun, another gun, etc.,etc..  Is this just opening a door for an aggressive prosecutor,  that " we were just looking for a fight"?  2) Legal aspects of carrying a knife:  e.g.  a Colorado CCW is NOT a permit to carry a knife.  Amazing!!  3)  What happens if:  you are attacked and you shoot, the perp goes down and out, the blue shirts arrive - now what?  4)  Are tricked-out handguns &/or long guns ripe fodor for an aggressive prosecutor?  " You were just waiting to kill someone with this killing machine you put together!".  5)  What exactly is the "Make My Day Law?  6)  What type of ammo is o.k. to carry that won't trigger that prosecutor again?  Same as the police carry, handloads, etc.?   Just some thoughts.  With the current legal system as it is today and our litigious society I feel we would all be better "armed" with at least the basics of how the laws affect us when we carry &/or defend our homes.

[Michael Bane]

Doc;

Keep in mind that every question you ask has a different answer in every different locality. One of the things I have done every time I've moved is to have a lawyer explain to me the self-defense laws in the new location, including the specific case law and precedents. The Colorado "Make My Day" law is a good law, but I strongly suggest you have an attorney step you through it, as I did when I moved to Boulder.

In general, I prefer minimal modifications to a self-defense gun. For example, my carry SIG 225 has an action job from SIGARMS and that's it. The trigger pull has been smoothed out, but not substantially lightened.

Keep listening to the podcast every Monday..I try to cover a different CCW topic each week.

On another topic, I remain a big fan of the Aimpoint for the AR when 1X works, the Leupold CQ/T when I need 3X. By the end of the month we'll have the AR optics videos done!

THANK YOU ALL for joining!

Michael B

[ponyexpress]

I look forward to the video on AR optics. I seems like every month there is more and more to choose from and it would be nice to know what things to look for in an optical sight. I admit I'm more of an iron sight traditionalist but I keep thinking I'm going to have to break down and get a flat top upper for my AR.

[Walter45Auto]

I'd like to see something on Home Defense rifles and carbines. Still waiting on the Concealed Carry on the belt, too.

[texcaliber]

I would love to see some real test to see the failing point of firearms. Not the K-rap on Rifleman I do not care how far i could drag or how many shot rounds a gun can take. Lets see some real tests. How aboutl MB seeing how long a 1911 of his chosing willl run before stoppage or if DRTV has the $ to try the same test on a SIG 220 to get an honest failure. I have tried and i dont make enough coin for factory ammo failure but i have hit the failure point at 350+ junk lead reloads. I looked like a renactment shooter with those loads....3' of smoke coming out of gun. Also some AR vs. AK tests would be kool. But I dont know maybe I just am not thinking inside the box man. Maybe half freezing a gun and calling it a test is good?

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[micko77]

One other thought along with the pocket carry. How about carry issues and options for guys what ain't skinny? Especially those who wear jeans that are, shall we say, baggy? I can imagine there's not much worse than a pocket carry where you telegraph the fact you've got a S&W in your pocket.

Or are you just happy to see us . . . .?

Hi there; I'm totally new to this site and form of communication, so bear with me.  My Airweight Bodyguard hasn't been noticed in 12 years of right front pocket carry, loose for most, in DeSantis Nemesis for past 3 years.  The only people who've noticed are those that know I carry it to protect them...my wife and kids.  That and a couple of Bianchi Speed Strips don't drag my britches down, from loose shorts to suitclothes.  I just DON'T wear elastic waistbands...1-1/8" or better of stiff leather keeps my britches up.  I'm 5'11'' and 222 lbs., 50 years old, and don't care much about fashion.
I'd like to see more CCW and knife stuff, especially for those in areas where CCW is frowned upon; also, improvised weapons such as inkpens, broken brooms, whatever is at hand.

[From the Mailbox]

From: Bill D
Date: 4/13/2008 11:37:28 AM
Subject: Holsters
     
  Occasionally you ask for suggestions for topics to cover.  I would like to see a series on actually carrying concealed in public and the pros and cons of various holsters.
  Many folks do not wear jackets in the summer and the vests I have seen, don't seem to be the type most folks would normally wear in public.  Untucked or bloused shits are more acceptable, but hiding the bulge is still difficult.
  In the pocket - inside the waste band or pants seem the most logical, but choosing a holster from a picture is difficult.  Plus living in a rural area, Wallyworld doesn't have a display for pistols or revolver holsters.
  Many holster manufactures only show products for Smith & Wesson, Glock or Colt, leaving out Ruger, Springfield, etc; it seems like they are missing a good market.   
  Rarely do you see products that would make your weapon easily accessible while carrying in your vehicle, and still have concealment while stopped or exiting.
  Just some random thoughts.  Keep up the great programming.
Bill D
Elizabeth, Arkansas -- some where in the middle of the woods
 

[Dougdubya]

Pocket carry is never a problem if you have the right sized pants.

'Course, that means no "painted on jeans."

Then again, I'd be prejudiced toward pocket carry because I do have pants pockets large enough to fit a Glock 19 in.

[gunman1911]

Well let me say this these are a great bunch of ideas for a great show like SG and how often do you see the host actually reply with an answer . Not very often and it just goes to how much some people actually care about what the people who  watch their show, and my hats off to those behind the scene. It makes it worth it to wait for 8 pm every wednesday and if I go to work you better believe  it is taped. And before my second minda I like to call Al forgets thanks for this site.

[Rastus]

How about a 30 second slot each week that would identify businesses who support anti-gun activities and a short explanation of what that support is? 

I don't like my money going to anti-gun businesses....knowing who not to spend with would be nice.

A moderated list on DownRange.TV would also be nice.