Obama’s ATF Wants You To Answer This One New Question Before You Can Get A GunWritten by: Daniel Jennings Self Defense March 20, 2015 7 Comments Print This Article
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The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF, is stirring more controversy by requiring all gun buyers and sellers to reveal their race and ethnic background.
Even though it is not required by federal law, sections 10.a and 10.b of the latest version of Form 4473or the Firearms Transaction Record Over the Counter form ask buyers to disclose their ethnicity and race.
It asks whether the buyer is “Hispanic or Latino” or “Not Hispanic or Latino” and then asks whether the buyer is:
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- White
It’s Not Optional
Answering the questions is not optional, and gun dealers who fail to get buyers to answer the questions could be shut down, The Washington Times reported. The word “optional” appears in bold letters next to question 8, which asks for a person’s Social Security number. But “optional” does not accompany the race and ethnic questions.
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ATF said the information is being collected to comply with a reporting standard required by the Office of Management and Budget, an ATF spokesperson told The Times. That standard reportedly dates to the Clinton administration.
“This issue concerns me deeply because, first, it’s offensive, and, secondly, there’s no need for it,” Evan Nappen, a private practice firearms lawyer in New Jersey, told The Times. “If there’s no need for an amendment, then there’s usually a political reason for the change. What this indicates is it was done for political reasons, not law enforcement reasons.”
The form makes clear: “The information you provide will be used to determine whether you are prohibited under law from receiving a firearm.”
“There is nothing [in ATF or OMB’s website links addressing the change in policy] that supports the requirement that ATF collect race-based information. The OMB guidance merely describes what categories of race should look like if information is collected,” Laura Murphy, the American Civil Liberties Union director for legislative affairs in Washington, told The Times.
The forms are kept in a dealer’s possession and only obtained by the government during an audit or criminal investigation, The Times said. But some gun rights experts say the government doesn’t always follow the rules.
“We’ve been contacted by several dealers saying ATF is or has been making wholesale copies of their 4473 forms, and it’s just not legal,” Erich Pratt, spokesman for Gun Owners of America, told the newspaper. “If this is what they’re doing somewhat out in the open, what’s going on behind closed doors? Are these names and demographic information getting phoned [in and] punched into a government computer? Do they ever come out?”
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The Reliable (And Affordable) New Subcompact Gun You’ll Love
The Reliable (And Affordable) New Subcompact Gun You’ll LoveWritten by: Travis P Self Defense March 23, 2015 0 Print This Article
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I like new guns. I am a gun nerd and always have been. I wait patiently for the newest, latest and greatest guns to come out, and I eagerly look forward to watching YouTube videos, reading reviews, and looking at those glossy full-page spreads in the gun mags.
I would love to purchase every gun that comes out and have it in my hands to find out the truth behind the new gun hype, but my budget does not allow such excess. But when a company I love comes out with a new product, I tend to sell a gun or two to make room for something I’m really excited about.
The Walther CCP was one such gun. I love Walther firearms, and think they offer an excellent product for a competitive price point. Nothing against Glocks, but not even the most dedicated Glock fan can say a Walther looks bad, and no one will ever confuse a Walther for a Glock, or even a Smith & Wesson. Walthers stand by themselves as unique pistols, from the PPK series to the uncommon P5, and even the modern polymer PPQ.
The Walther CCP came along at a very convenient time for me. I was looking to take a step down in size from my Glock 29 for the coming summer months. (Which is roughly March to September in Florida.) I do not care for the ultra-micros like the S&W Bodyguard 380, or the Ruger LCP (just too small and too puny of a caliber). So I decided I wanted a compact gun in 9mm, with a single stack magazine, and lightweight if possible. I followed the CCP for a while, but never heard of a solid release date.
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However, a few weeks ago I get a text from my local gun store, the owner letting me know he had a CCP and was putting it away for me. A quick sale of one of my full-size SIGs and I had the CCP in my anxious paws.
First Impressions
The Walther CCP comes in a standard plastic case, which is quite heavy duty. It comes with two shiny little eight-round magazines, some small accessories, including a takedown tool. The weapon features Walther’s unique styling, giving it an understated level of uniqueness. It’s not another block of black plastic. Its slide features front and rear serrations, with the front serrations broken up by Walther’s very attractive roll mark.
The weapon is superbly comfortable in the hand. The grip features a single finger groove, more like a speed bump than anything. The grip is aggressively textured in a unique alternating path of serrations. The weapon features:
- Ambidextrous magazine release. However, it’s push button and not the paddle style. I prefer the paddle in all honesty.
- A frame-mounted safety. Similar in placement to a 1911.
- Short Picatinny rail.
- Three different front sights.
The Bang Bang
Shooting the CCP is quite pleasant, but this is where we see our biggest flaw. The trigger on mine was somewhat disappointing when compared to the absolutely wonderful PPQ trigger. The trigger pull feels gritty, but is no major hang-up. The trigger is longer than most striker fires, but shorter and lighter than most hammer-fired compacts. (Think LC9).
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It has been solid now for 300 hundred rounds (including an instructor’s course) with one odd hiccup. I was ejecting the magazine and clearing the weapon to reset my targets. As I ejected the magazine, a round was stripped from it. It’s the only time it’s happened.
The barrel is fixed, like the Walther’s of old. So what does this do? Well, it helps in the accuracy department, which is something most small guns lack. I actually used this weapon along many full-sized duty weapons during my course and scored right alongside the bigger Glock 17s, 22s, and S&W M&Ps. The sites were dead on for me out of the box; the number 1 site is the default. Oh yeah, the recoil was nil, so let’s go into that.
What Makes The CCP Different
The CCP uses something Walther calls the soft coil system. This is basically a gas-retarded system that reduces recoil, and keeps the weapon from cycling until the round has left the barrel. Some H&K fans may remember that this system was used in the P7, aka squeeze cocker. This system reduces the recoil typically associated with a blowback pistol. For the weapon to maintain its fixed barrel, it has to be blowback.
This gas-retarded system works wonders to improve accuracy and reduce recoil. Typically small and lightweight 9mm pistols tend to have a bit of slap and snap when it comes to recoil. The CCP, however, is very light in the recoil department. The muzzle flip is minimal as well, both feeling as if they belong to larger, heavier pistols. The CCP doesn’t beat your hand up when firing it, which makes it more comfortable to train with over long periods of time.
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Something else that makes the CCP stand apart is the ease in racking the slide. When the striker is de-cocked, pulling the slide back is ridiculously easy. In fact, the first few times I racked the weapon I was expecting so much more resistance that I surprised myself. My petite wife can rack it without issue, and she can hardly manage an LC9, or even a Glock.
The low recoil, and easy-to-rack slide make the weapon perfect for smaller shooters, newbies, and even those faced with disabilities like arthritis, or underdeveloped muscles. The CCP is a wonderful little weapon for all age groups.
The Ugly
The Walther CCP is a superb weapon, works wonders, is functional, reliable and comfortable, and outside of the gritty trigger is a joy to shoot. So what’s the downside? Well, the takedown procedure. I mentioned a takedown tool before. The weapon requires the use of such a tool to disassemble. This is a major problem in my opinion, and I believe Walther needs to get rid of it in future versions. (If such a thing will exist.) Luckily, the tool isn’t proprietary, and even the manual says a screwdriver can be substituted.
Price Of Entry
Walther priced the weapon just right. They squeezed it low enough to compete with established subcompacts. The MSRP is $485, but I paid $390 for mine. Right now the pistol seems to be going right at MSRP online, but once the initial hype is over I expect the price to drop to a more realistic street price.
The CCP is an excellent pistol, and anyone looking for a subcompact 9mm will not be disappointed with it.
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The Best Shotgun Ammo For Home Defense......
The Best Shotgun Ammo For Home Defense......Written by: Travis P Self Defense September 8, 2014
Shotguns have long been considered the king of the home defense realm, and only recently have the carbine and pistol stepped up to challenge this. That’s a different article for a different time, though. Here, we are going to focus on the shotgun for home defense and property defense.
In my opinion, a shotgun is a thinking man’s weapon. It’s incredibly capable and adaptable, and has more applications than any other weapon. The shotgun can be adapted to your situation and your environment, with specific loads tailored for your situation. The shotgun is capable of taking all sizes of game in North America. It is capable of killing birds to bears — and everything in between – and is especially useful against two-legged vermin.
Now, we are strictly talking regular power loads, with a preference being for 2 and 3/4 over 3. Three inches is more powerful, but produces more recoil. Three inch magnum loads are capable for hunting rounds, but not necessary for self-defense.
Let’s look at the three loads that make up the majority of shotgun ammunition: buckshot, birdshot and slugs.
Birdshot for self-defense seems awesome, with little to no penetration of walls, and you’re protected from the dreaded over-penetration right? Well, not a single birdshot load penetrates the required 12 inches to produce a reliable killing shot. Let’s also remember that Dick Cheney accidentally shot his friend, a man well into the middle of his life, in the face with birdshot and the man made a full recovery.
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At the distance where you’re poking them with your shotgun I’m sure it’s plenty fatal, but further than that and I just find it to be less and less likely that’ll you’ll stop a threat effectively. I also wouldn’t want to be that close to a bad guy.
Why use an inferior load made for squirrels, birds and clay pigeons?
Now, of course, you have slugs, and slugs can be used to reach out a little further than standard buckshot — roughly about 100 yards with a bead sight. Slugs can be devastating and are an option if the fight moves its way outside the home, or if you keep a shotgun for your trunk gun. Slugs are always good to have, but I personally don’t like them as an inside-the-home defense load.
Slugs can really over-penetrate. Plus, why use a slug? After all, a shotgun is a shotgun because it shoots a load of shot. A slug gun is kind of a big, low capacity rifle.
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Buckshot is my choice for home defense. Buckshot consistently penetrates to 12 inches and is capable of producing devastating wounds.
So penetration is covered, but what about shot placement? Well, per-shot the shotgun provides multiple projectiles, creating multiple wound paths, and therefore increasing the likelihood of placing an effective shot. Even if nothing vital is hit and a fatal wound isn’t inflicted, you’ll have an attacker full of pieces of lead, creating multiple wound channels throughout his torso – not only a very painful series of wounds but a debilitating effect on the body.
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That being said, never assume your shotgun is a magic death ray. It’s a great weapon, a devastating weapon, but it’s not a Boba Fett disintegrator. Follow through and do not assume the fight is over until it’s over.
So buckshot is a good inside-the-home load; we’ve established that. So what buckshot should we use? Conventional wisdom says double ought, right? Perhaps 8 33 caliber pellets, which are more than capable of stopping a bad guy, right? The police and military used double ought so it has to have merit, but is it the best load?
There are loads like Winchester PDX that combine slugs and buckshot, which is supposed to be designed for fighting, so that could be a choice. Sure, but it’s basically a slug backed up by three rounds of buckshot.
So triple ought? Nah. I think No. 1 buckshot is the most efficient of loads for self-defense. No 1 is a favorite of old school guys with old fixed choke shotguns that used No. 1 as a hunting load. It my favorite, and here is why.
First off, the rounds are slightly smaller than the double ought; therefore, you reduce over-penetration by a degree — not enough to discount it, but still just a bit.
Secondly, it’s efficient. 8 33 caliber pellets or 16 30 caliber pellets? Hardly a tradeoff for double the payload.
Speaking of efficiency, let’s do some simple math. A load of 8 pellets of double ought buck is about 430 grains. A load of No. 1 buckshot is 640 grains. This may vary a bit by company and load, but No. 1 will always be considerably heavier. I’m not trying to assume that a load of buckshot is going to be the equivalent of a 640 grain solid projectile. I’m just trying to give an idea of the efficiency of No. 1 buckshot as well as giving you a good idea of the amount of lead you’re fighting with.
This isn’t to say 00 buckshot isn’t a good fighting round, but it’s not the best. No. 1 costs the same as double, but it can be harder to find.
So you’re not wrong with 00; you are just less right, but you’re way better off than people who use birdshot.
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