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Advice for noob gun owners

Post by GunnyGene » Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:45 am

Rotating ammo, what NOT to oil, etc. Focused on carry ammo, but applies to anything else that's supposed go bang also.

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/this- ... regularly/
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:49 am

The department rotated duty ammo every six months. Shooting the ammo carried in the firearms, and the reloads during training drills in addition to several boxes of practice ammo. We shot for qualification, then issued fresh duty ammo.

I started this program when I joined the department's instructional team.
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:58 am

I read the article above, and read through the comments. One comment you should ignore if you read through them is "hand load the first round into the chamber to avoid setback. This also avoids having to top off your magazines."

Please don't do that. When you insert a round in the semi-auto chamber by hand, then close the slide over it, your extractor rides OUT around the case rim, snapping back in to lock around the rim to extract when you fire. This stresses the extractor and can lead to breakage.

When the rounds feed from the magazine, they slide in behind the extractor from below per design, and the extractor helps guide them into the chamber, then extract the case on firing.

No stress on the part, reducing the chance of breakage.
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Post by GunnyGene » Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:44 am

^^^ I didn't bother with the comments, so didn't see that. But you're right. :)
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Post by Oldbrass » Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:11 pm

Remove ammo when cleaning and lubricating firearms and magazines..do not lubricate ammo
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:13 pm

Even if you never plan to carry concealed, if available, take a Good concealed carry class for your area. You will learn a lot you can use.

Care and feeding of your firearm.
Local and State laws for concealed and open carry and use of force.
Tactics for home defense
Post shooting strategies

Then, you can apply for the permit. You may never use it, but you'll have it if you have to go out at 2am to fill a prescription, pick up someone who is broken down, or run someone to the ER.
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