About this user
My name Lance. I've been shooting firearms since I was about 8 years old. I've served one 15 month deployment (08-09) in the US Army with most of our operations being done in the theatre of Iraq. Our primary job was convoy operations with missions lasting anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. Being a "shit-bag truck driver" we didn't get as much weapons and tactics training as others holding traditional combat specialties (most of our training was avoiding getting blown up on the road), but I feel I can handle a weapon pretty well nonetheless. There's always something new to learn no matter what your experience. Enjoy.
I've only recently started shooting pistols within the last year. My main focus had always been on my primary weapon. In the military your primary is most of the time your ONLY weapon. Look forward to some run n gun, weapon drills, Magpul concepts, and fun on the range. Oh, and sometimes a little car action.
Good links:
FBI study on handgun caliber effectiveness:
http://www.firearmstactical.com/pdf/fbi-hwfe.pdf
So, you want to buy an AR15...
http://forums.officer.com/showthread.php?81462-So-you-want-to-buy-an-AR-15-huh
Self Defense Ammo study:
http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/index.htm#
Stopping Power is a Myth:
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/printable/node/7866
Loess Hills Tactical
http://www.loesshillstactical.com/
BravoCompanyUSA
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/