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      Wear and Carry Training first renewal

      1. I am approaching my first W&C renewal this fall. I heard rumblings that the MGA has introduced legislation that would follow CA and restrict trainers to LEO only. Has that been introduced/read/crossed over, and when does the legislative session for 2024 end? I'm fairly sure if someone in the...
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      Lee autodrum powder dispenser sticking

      About 2 months ago I was loading 45 ACP with 800X and the drum started sticking in the dispense position. I tried loosening the drum so much that the powder started leaking. I had to lightly tap the charge body with a hammer to get it to release. I finally contacted Lee and they sent me a...
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      Omega locks requirement for new handgun purchases

      In 2013 there was a MD law passed requiring gun locks accompany all sales of new handguns in MD. I remember threads on this forum offering to loan locks of the proper caliber , that it only had to be present when you walked out the door, that you could or could not bring your own, ETC. That...
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      Recommendation for a basic set of gunsmith tools

      I am not a gunsmith. When I clean my firearms I do the basic strip down and then reassemble using my hands. On some of my firearms I have noticed that after several thousand rounds carbon builds up behind the extractor and it needs to be removed for cleaning. I have in the past made due with a...
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      Carry permits renewal

      I have had a Utah carry permit for nearly 10 years. I went through one renewal process and was pleased that there was no additional training required and Utah notified me in a timely manner so they could collect my renewal fee (which I gladly paid). I have since gotten carry permits from: MD...
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      My first armed interaction with LEO

      Was driving home last week and got rear ended. (Road was blocked off by FD and DNR, and the guy behind me didn't see me stop). DNR asked for the usual paper work and I asked if he wanted to also see my carry permit. He said yes and asked where I was wearing it. I told him. He turned my...
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      auto drum and H110

      Today I set up a new drum in my auto drum powder dispenser on my Lee turret press. Using H110 for 50 AE. For some reason the dispenser kept getting stuck on the dispense stroke. A light tap with a mallet caused it to return forcefully, sending the adjusting key flying across the room ( already...
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      Range rod thread spec

      I recently acquired a desert eagle in 50 AE. Naturally I went to Amazon and laid in a supply of the proper cleaning brushes and jags in .50 cal. Turned out the bronze brushes I purchased were made for .50 cal black powder. it won't screw onto any of my cleaning handles ( the thread on the .50...
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      Online ammo sales and MD Preemption

      I had a bit of a puzzle a few weeks ago. Everything worked in my favor so no harm no foul. I'd just like to check my understanding of the law and verify what I stated was correct. I placed an order for some ammo on a website I have used successfully in the past. This time I received an...
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      Flexible powder for .44 Remington magnum and 45 ACP

      I began reloading at the beginning of the Obama administration when powder was scarce and obtained a supply of 800X because it was available and listed for 3 of the calibers i was planning to reload. One didn't work out and I ended up using it for 44 Remington Magnum (220GR) and 45ACP(230GR)...
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      New Credit Card merchant Codes: How do I find

      I just took delivery of some ammo that I purchased using my credit card. For those of you in the retail business, what is the new merchant code(s) for firearms related purchases and how do I find whether my merchant applied it to this particular purchase? Is it mandatory or up to the individual...
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      automatic knives in PA

      I know that MD law says you cannot buy, sell, purchase, receive or carry an automatic knife. Last time i read the Pa law it said you cannot buy, sell, purchase, receive, POSSESS or carry an automatic knife. (one of the few instances where PA law is more restrictive than MD) I was at a gun shop...
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      .50 AE projectile

      I'm researching the supplies needed to reload a new to me caliber: 50 AE. the Lee reloading manual identifies 2 weights of bullet: 300 GR and 325 GR. Hodgdon lists load data for 325 grain only. When I go to Berry's bullets it lists pistol .500 bullets in 300 gr and 350 gr. (I assume the 350...
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      Cary Caliber restrictions?

      When I did the live fire I used my 9MM. I cannot remember any questions on the application form asking me to identify the caliber I was qualifying with. I'm remembering a form that the instructor pre filled out and asked me to sign. It had may name and bunch of information I didn't bother...
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      PA permit application wacky

      I've gone through 3 times and entered the information on the Adams County sherriffs office web page. Each time something happened and I was kicked out of the application, all my info was erased. The last time, i got to the second page and was answering all the questions "no". I got to the last...
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      Pace of MSP WCP applicatons processing

      Is there a way to obtain from MSP the number of applications they have processed and resolved on (say) a weekly basis? I didn't see anything obvious on their website that would suggest that information is publicly available.
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      reloading puzzle

      Since I can no longer find my preferred projectile, I went to the range yesterday to test a ladder loaded with a projectile that is available. I loaded 5 cartridges each at 4 loads from the starting charge to just below never exceed charge. All 5 loads cycled correctly EXCEPT at 2 different...
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      Florida permit application processing time

      I completed my MD W&C class 7/24/22 and submitted the completed application the same day. At the class I was offered the option to use the same class to also satisfy the training requirement for the Florida non resident permit. I completed the application and wrote a check which was sent to...
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      Making your voice heard

      As election season approaches, I get the continual bombardment of political text messages asking for money, asking for my support, etc. For those messages that appear to come from a particular candidate, particularly a Democrat, ( I get messages from both parties lucky me :) ) I have begun...
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      New York rifle and Pistol case: what's next?

      Nobody really knows how the supreme court will rule in this case. Let's assume for the moment that they rule in favor and strike down state may issue schemes clearly. What's next? I'm asking because I'm not an attorney and would like to hear from the MSF brain trust. 1. Would all may-issue...
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