Could being treated for ADD cause someone to lose their concealed carry permit? [more inside]
posted by TorontoSandy on Nov 16, 2009 - 7 answers

In a 1 on 1 standoff with guns pointed at each other's head point blank, the hollywood convention seems to be that neither party wants to risk shooting because there seems to be an assumption that although the person has just taken a bullet between the eyes, they would magically squeeze off a shot back at the other person and kill them also. Any real-life accounts or science of what would really happen if one person just took the shot? [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Sep 3, 2009 - 17 answers

Can one legally bring these into Canada as a Canadian citizen? If so, will customs "illegally" confiscate them?

• an antique, cast-iron, replica handgun. It's solid, with no holes to put bullets in.
• a transparent, plastic BB/airsoft gun (orange tip, fires 6-mm BB's at 304 ft/sec, 30.0 x 2.1 x 10.8 inches) bought at Walmart. (They're not bringing the ammo.)

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posted by jayne on Jul 28, 2009 - 13 answers

Moving from Melbourne, Australia to Nevada, USA. Need to ship a rifle and some knives to collect when I get there. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Eastgate on Jul 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Do ranges exist where you can rent and fire a sniper rifle? [more inside]
posted by nomad on Apr 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I have reliable second hand information regarding the in-transit theft and subsequent sale of weapons in the SF Bay Area, I would like to present this information anonymously, preferably to the press. How do I best do this so as to protect myself and the source of this info? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 17 answers

What's the most comprehensive/best book on weaponry? [more inside]
posted by Steph1en on Feb 28, 2009 - 11 answers

Where can I go to purchase a Red Ryder BB Gun? The sale of BB guns are apparently restricted in New York and New Jersey so ordering one online and having it shipped won't work. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 22, 2009 - 11 answers

What are some good resources for a novice looking to purchase a handgun? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 - 31 answers

Pinpointing gunshot locations by triangulating sound waves: Would this be technically feasible? Would it be legal? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Aug 10, 2008 - 18 answers

Please help me and my friend develop a water gun target for a 5 year old's birthday. [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on Aug 4, 2008 - 14 answers

Any helpful information for a first-time handgun buyer? [more inside]
posted by hannah09 on Jul 17, 2008 - 24 answers

Has anyone here ever fired an 1850s pinfire revolver? Or a pinfire weapon of any sort? If so, could you describe the process of loading, firing, and unloading for me? The Google is not helping me, nor are any of my re-enactor sources. It's for science a novel.
posted by Sidhedevil on Jul 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Dear US Supreme Court Fans, when will the opinion on Columbia v. Heller be issued? [more inside]
posted by Science! on Jun 13, 2008 - 7 answers

How common is it for young people to conceal (weapons and drugs) and steal? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Jun 11, 2008 - 46 answers

Looking for old westerns with a scene where cowboys have to surrender their guns to the sheriff in order to enter the town, or on their way into an event. [more inside]
posted by mrmcsurly on May 28, 2008 - 15 answers

Would the act of firing a gun cause an explosion in a room filled with natural gas? [more inside]
posted by vraxoin on May 7, 2008 - 26 answers

PistolFilter. I know there are lots of gun related forums/resources on the web (and am looking at those also), but I'd like to query AskMe about Glocks. Specifically what are the practical advantages and disadvantages of the Glock safety trigger mechanism versus traditional safetys? [more inside]
posted by Burhanistan on Apr 15, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm looking for an affordable single-stack pistol suitable for concealed carry, preferably in .40 S&W. The only problem is, I'd like something with DA/SA... [more inside]
posted by vorfeed on Feb 22, 2008 - 23 answers

On The Wire, how many of the cops have fired their weapons at someone? [more inside]
posted by The Radish on Feb 7, 2008 - 15 answers

How to deal with trespassing hunters. [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Nov 18, 2007 - 32 answers

Moving out to the country and have a hunger to watch some good old (or recent) Westerns. What are your favorites and why?
posted by zaebiz on Nov 15, 2007 - 34 answers

Help me figure out the TV show and episode I saw on the history of handguns (or specifically the revolver). [more inside]
posted by doctorcurly on Sep 12, 2007 - 7 answers

Where in New Jersey (or just over the PA border) can an adult and a fifteen year old go, rent some rifles/pistols, and do some shooting? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Jul 21, 2007 - 8 answers

Is it legal for my neighbors to shoot in their yard, in a suburb of Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Apr 30, 2007 - 14 answers

How difficult is it to buy a handgun online without a firearms license? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Apr 17, 2007 - 15 answers

Buying a local laptop on Craigslist from a guy with a gun. Precautions I should take re. the meeting? [more inside]
posted by Mave_80 on Apr 5, 2007 - 45 answers

Is it possible to make a gun with a palm tree and some metal? [more inside]
posted by markesh on Mar 9, 2007 - 11 answers

Today a friend adamantly claimed that drivers with concealed carry permits cannot be ticketed on state, county, or city roads in Texas. Is this so? [more inside]
posted by bloggboy on Jan 21, 2007 - 19 answers

What should my friends do about the three guns (one possibly Russian) they found in their new apartment? [more inside]
posted by tsarfan on Dec 27, 2006 - 22 answers

I'd like to spend a nice New Jersey day shooting a rifle. Can I? [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Dec 20, 2006 - 12 answers

Does anyone know the approximate value of and/or general information on a Miroku Model VII .38 Special revolver? Photos and more info inside. [more inside]
posted by vorfeed on Nov 14, 2006 - 4 answers

Gun ownership/manufacture in a philosophical sense? [more inside]
posted by owl on Nov 2, 2006 - 27 answers

What's the best beginning target shooting & self-defense handgun for someone with small hands? [more inside]
posted by vorfeed on Oct 13, 2006 - 28 answers

What is the best shooting range to go to in NOVA? [more inside]
posted by bigspoon on Oct 10, 2006 - 7 answers

If someone walks into my classroom (filled with students) wielding a gun, what should I do? I have recieved no training or input in this area, and while I cannot imagine it ever happening at my school, if it ever does happen, I'd like to make sure myself and my children see the event through safely.
posted by absalom on Oct 9, 2006 - 33 answers

[The good kind of] shooting guns in Toronto. [more inside]
posted by generichuman on Aug 18, 2006 - 3 answers

To the shock of virtually everyone, including my liberal, non-violent self, I learned tonight that I like guns. Please help me learn more about them. [more inside]
posted by sequential on Jul 2, 2006 - 45 answers

can anyone suggest a relatively inexpensive, decent, higher capacity (as opposed to the 5-round magazines that many seem to have) .22 caliber target pistol good for a beginning shooter? [more inside]
posted by luriete on Apr 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Are there any reports of citizens with concealed weapons in the USA foiling bank robberies or other violent crimes? [more inside]
posted by redteam on Mar 28, 2006 - 17 answers

How could a person go about finding photographs of a certain Route 66 tourist attraction from its long past glory days? [more inside]
posted by BrodieShadeTree on Feb 20, 2006 - 1 answer

Where can I find out information about gun availability. I recently heard that handguns are no more available than they ever have been, but that doesn't seem right. I found some stats on the Department of Justice site, but these stats don't exactly cover what I'm looking for. It seems to me that over time, there would of course be more guns available, since guns don't stop working and more are always being made. Unless guns are destroyed, it seems the numbers are always going to rise.
posted by abbyladybug on Jan 26, 2006 - 21 answers

Is this a starter pistol and if it is, why would a trolley car conductor use one? [more inside]
posted by jdl on Jan 8, 2006 - 15 answers

Someone told me that there was a 9 in 10 chance of getting shot if one is held up at gunpoint. Is this true? [more inside]
posted by spiderskull on Oct 31, 2005 - 26 answers

AmmoFilter: My wife found a box of old remington .38 ammunition while going through some boxes. They are at least 25 years old, given to her by a boyfriend when she moved out west a quarter of a century ago. She and I do not have any guns. How should we properly dispose of this ammunition?
posted by barrista on Oct 23, 2005 - 9 answers

What should my friend do with his new gun? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Sep 3, 2005 - 22 answers

KatrinaFilter: I don't understand most kinds of violence, but seldom am I as baffled as in this case: why would one fire at a medical convoy performing rescue work, as has reportedly happened in New Orleans? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Sep 1, 2005 - 43 answers

My father-in-law, who recently became ill, moved in with us last weekend. My wife and I have two young boys. My father-in-law has guns. I don't like guns. I was perfectly happy not having any guns in my house. Now I'm worried. I know my father-in-law will rattle off fifty-two reasons backwards and forwards and upside down until we're all blue in face why it's important to have guns around. It won't matter - I'll still hate knowing there are guns in MY house. What should I do, grow up and get over it? Or can a compromise be reached? Any advice?
posted by michaelbrown on Apr 28, 2005 - 54 answers

What sort of guns (by model) were issued to United States soldiers in the first world war? Smaller guns in particular.
posted by dagnyscott on Apr 26, 2005 - 10 answers

The decision is made, and a Ruger Blackhawk .44 mag pistol I will buy. But, is the longer barrel better? [more inside]
posted by Wulfgar! on Mar 17, 2005 - 16 answers