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Discuss firearms, politics, 2nd amendment news. We value freedom of speech as much as we do the right to keep and bear arms. Posts must be somewhat related to firearms and must comply with the Global Reddit Rules.

Discuss firearms, politics, 2nd amendment news. We value freedom of speech as much as we do the right to keep and bear arms. Posts must be somewhat related to firearms and must comply with the Global Reddit Rules.


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The Four Rules of Gun Safety:

  • Treat all guns as if they are always loaded
  • Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
  • Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
  • Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Gun Safety Wiki
Hickock45 video on Gun Safety
NSSF video on Range Safety and Etiquette
Assault weapon talking points [1] [2]


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  • Posts must somewhat relate to firearms.
  • Transactions involving ammunition and items defined as firearms by the ATF are prohibited.
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  • the rest of the rules are here

Firearms Factsheet 2022

Plans for a reloading bench (thanks to /u/Faux_Squatch) Direct Plans


Related Subs

Please PM The /r/Firearms Moderation Team if you would like your firearm-related subreddit added to this list.

Archived sub links can be found here.

Politics
   
General politics
/r/DGU /r/GunControl
/r/GunPolitics /r/GunResearch
/r/2ALiberals /r/liberalgunowners
/r/NOWTTYG /r/Politics
/r/ProGun /r/SecondAmendment
/r/USMilitia /r/pro2aliberals
/r/PoliticalDebate -
Micronations
/r/Liberland /r/libertarian
Platforms
   
/r/1022 /r/1911fans
/r/1911 /r/AK47
/r/AR10 /r/AR15
/r/BlackPowder /r/FNFAL
/r/Galil /r/Handguns
/r/Mini14 /r/MosinNagant
/r/MP5 /r/ptr91
/r/Revolvers /r/Shotguns
/r/SKS /r/Tavor
Misc
   
/r/3gun /r/Airguns
/r/BlackGunOwners /r/CCW
/r/ClayBusters /r/CompetitionShooting
/r/CowboyAction /r/HomeDefense
/r/Hunting /r/LeftyGuns
/r/LongRange /r/NFA
/r/OpenCarry /r/PinkPistols
/r/SmallGroups /r/SocialistRA
/r/Suppressors /r/jewishguns/
Manufacturers
   
/r/Armalite /r/Beretta
/r/Caracal_Firearms /r/CZFirearms
/r/Daewoo /r/Glocks
/r/HecklerKoch /r/Kahr
/r/KRISS /r/Makarov
/r/Ruger /r/Saiga
/r/SIGSauer /r/SmithAndWesson
/r/SpringfieldArmory /r/Steyr
/r/Tanfoglio /r/Taurus_firearms
/r/Walther /r/henryrifles
Locations

State/regional subreddits

   
/r/ALGuns /r/MSGuns
/r/AKGuns /r/MOGuns
/r/AZGuns /r/ArizonaGuns /r/MTGuns
/r/ARGuns /r/NDGuns
/r/CAGuns /r/NEGuns
/r/COGuns /r/ColoradoGuns /r/NJGuns
/r/CTGuns /r/NVGuns
/r/DEGuns /r/NHGuns
/r/DCGuns /r/NJGuns
/r/FLGuns /r/NMGuns
/r/GAGuns /r/NYGuns
/r/HIGuns /r/OKShooters
/r/IDGuns /r/OHGuns
/r/ILGuns /r/ORGuns
/r/INGuns /r/PAGuns
/r/IAGuns /r/RIGuns
/r/KSGuns /r/SCGuns
/r/KYGuns /r/Kentuckianaguns /r/SDGuns
/r/NCGuns /r/TNGuns
/r/LAGuns /r/TexasGuns
/r/MDGuns /r/UTGuns
/r/MAGuns /r/VAGuns
/r/MEGuns /r/VTGuns
/r/MIGuns /r/WA_Guns
/r/MNGuns /r/WVGuns
/r/NCGuns /r/WIGuns
- /r/WYGuns

Other regional/international gun subreddits

   
/r/AusGuns /r/CanadaGuns
/r/SwissGuns /r/SwitzerlandGuns
/r/BayAreaGunMeetups (CA) /r/pdsgunnuts (OR)
/r/KCGuns (MO) /r/PhillyGuns (PA)
/r/AustinGuns (TX) /r/DFWGuns (TX)
/r/HoustonGuns (TX) /r/SanAntonioGuns (TX)
/r/Armes_a_feu/ /r/EuropeGuns/
/r/GardenStateGuns/ (NJ) -
General
   
/r/Firearms /r/ForgottenWeapons
/r/GunCleaning /r/GunDeals
/r/gecko45 /r/GunniTXT
/r/GunPorn /r/Guns
/r/preppers /r/prepping
/r/collapse -
DIY
   
Targets for Free
/r/fosscad /r/CastBoolits
/r/CustomHolsters /r/DIYGuns
/r/FunnyGun /r/GunDesign
/r/Gunsmithing /r/Reloading
Calibers
   
/r/9mm
/r/10MM /r/22LR
/r/300BLK /r/65Grendel
/r/68SPC /r/Rimfire

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Firearms meme: Open vs Concealed Carry

Let me kthisif this is ok to post here. I found it funny.

3 Comments
2024/11/09
06:08 UTC

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S&W M&P 10mm holster, 4.6" barrel?

Got this gun today, can't find a holster for it through Alien Gear, and I find we the people owb holsters can be a little flimsy for guns this heavy.

Any ideas on where to look? I want something that will lock in decently, and not bounce on my belt much

0 Comments
2024/11/09
04:35 UTC

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Red dot zero issue

So I just got my first canik (mete mc9l with the mecanik red dot)and I love the way the gun shoots and the feel of it but one thing I’ve noticed is after carrying it for a couple days the sight is off and even after bore sighting it at the range putting a couple mags through it the sight just goes more and more out and I shoot to the left so it seems to me that the windage set screw is backing itself out. I also checked the mounting screws and those are still tight and so is the sight this is also my first handgun with a red dot so I’m kinda lost guy at my local shop said to use a little bit of blue locktite but that doesn’t sound right to me so if anyone could give me some advice that would be awesome thank you

2 Comments
2024/11/09
03:22 UTC

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Is getting the threaded worth it? It's only 20 bucks difference and want to use a suppressor eventually.

17 Comments
2024/11/09
01:25 UTC

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CTD Alternatives

I’ve been brought up to date on the fuckery ctd has done in the past. A few years ago started really wanting to purchase more firearms but I wanted to ask what where the alternative to them. I always thought they had a great selection of firearms and a decent website. Would doom scroll just to find some good that looks cool lol. But honestly any recommendations would be awesome. Thanks 😃

3 Comments
2024/11/09
01:12 UTC

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Tell the NRA we want nationwide access to suppressors without tax stamp

Trump isn't gonna do it in his own because gun rights aren't a big deal to him. The NRA takes so much money in every year, we have a two year window to get legislation through, and it looks like this supreme court will uphold it for quite a long time. Send an email to the NRA and tell them it's time to get something done for us after all the money we have sent them.

79 Comments
2024/11/09
00:57 UTC

211

Guns that were planned on being used on the newest assassination attempt on trump

Evil people out there

97 Comments
2024/11/09
00:46 UTC

7

Revolver or pistol?

I was having this discussion with my friends the other day about there pros and cons and Apart from stopping power revolvers didn’t really have any advantages according to them and I just wanted to know what you guys think pros and cons wise.

38 Comments
2024/11/08
23:23 UTC

1

Traveling with a Pistol

A friend and myself will be traveling from San Diego, CA to Atlanta, Ga on a road trip and I would love to know state laws for caring a pistol in my vehicle. We will be traveling from CA through AZ, NM, TX, OK, AR, TN, MS, AL too GA. I have a ccp in Oregon. Thank you

2 Comments
2024/11/08
23:17 UTC

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Are rifle choice of ammo more "forgiving" than handguns ? Say 9mm vs 5.56 ?

You have to chose your handgun ammos carefully if you want something that workd but it seems rifle ammos are close to eachothers in terms of performance. Is it just an assumption or is it as important to pick a rifle a specific ammo/brand ?

11 Comments
2024/11/08
22:51 UTC

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A pair of very different .45’s on my own 45th birthday. One of them also happens to be 45 years old.

3 Comments
2024/11/08
21:49 UTC

7

Lever Action or AR as first rifle?

Hello,

Looking to get my first rifle soon.

I honestly can't decide what to get it. I'm a form over function mostly for guns. Don't do hunting, don't need it for self/carry, so just range shooting. Live in NJ.

Bolt action, or magazine, or lever I really don't know which one to start with.

I lean heavily towards getting a Lever Action, like. Henry or Winchester or Smith n Wesson. One, cuz it looks cool. And big round. I'd get a 357 at least. I like long and heavy rifles.

Ex: Henry Big Boy Brass Side Gate 44

On rifle side, I can look into any AR15/AR10 variants, in 308 etc.. the customizability will be here, but like I know I'd get one, one day but yeah.

Or find some bolt Action???

My first handgun was the 92xi Squala by Beretta for frame of reference, so I don't care about subtlety.

Budget: around $700 to $1k. Give or take.

20 Comments
2024/11/08
21:01 UTC

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Handgun Transaction (AZ)

I have been wanting a handgun for a while now but I am 20 (legal 21+). I know there is such thing as gun gifting in Arizona. Was wondering if I could ask my parents to gift me a handgun or if it would cause less headaches to just wait another 8 months till I turn 21 to go buy it myself.

14 Comments
2024/11/08
20:52 UTC

1

Firearm Eligibility Check CA

Processed my PFEC on 11-6-2024. I was delayed for a firearm purchase on 10-29-24. I do have a background that has 2 DUI's and a felony that was reduced to a Misdemeanor and has been expunged. All 3 charges have been expunged. When I check the status of the PFEC is shows CA has completed the process, now they FireArms section says its processing. Will keep everyone updated on this process

0 Comments
2024/11/08
20:03 UTC

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Suddenly, they understand

846 Comments
2024/11/08
19:42 UTC

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Dr Andreas Grabinsky Lecture on Gunshot Wounds

3 Comments
2024/11/08
19:01 UTC

3

Shooting despite sensitivity to concussions

Hi everyone - years of boxing and kickboxing have left me sensitive to concussions. I have re-aggravated my symptoms with relatively minor trauma, like small falls or whiplash from a roller coaster.

I went to a shooting range for the first time last week, which was an awesome experience and made me want to get deeper into the hobby. 

The only problem was, the shockwaves coming from other people’s firearms made me feel like I was getting a light punch to the head every time someone pulled the trigger, despite the protective gear I was wearing. Basically it feels like someone’s bringing a fist down on the top of your football helmet.

This was a fairly small, indoor range, so I’m wondering if outdoor might be better. Also would love to hear any strategies or tips more experienced shooters might have. Thanks in advance!

11 Comments
2024/11/08
18:59 UTC

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Pride and joy

With provenance as to original sale date. What do you think worth is?

33 Comments
2024/11/08
18:54 UTC

2

How to use a Cetme Mag loader

0 Comments
2024/11/08
18:49 UTC

3

Someone let me know if I’m stupid please

Hello, please read this post and share your thoughts with me. Please point out any and all flaws in my reasoning as well. I’m here to learn

I’m in the process of purchasing my first home and with that comes the logistics of home security. Cameras, alarms, etc, that’s all on the menu first things first. The final piece of the puzzle is a firearm which will remain in a designated panic room (aside from the obvious trips to and from a firing range) and will be used solely as a final straw defense from within said panic room. I’m not talking steel walls and shit, just a specific room in the house that we will go to in the event of an emergency. Likely just the master bedroom, what I really mean here is that I will not be clearing rooms of my home or anything. I will just post up and aim where the intruder would come from and hopefully not have to shoot.

I’m in Minnesota and am familiar with the laws surrounding the use of deadly force within the confines of my home.

I don’t think a shotgun is what I’m looking for, even bullpup. Just seems to large and loud and maybe a bit overkill. What I’m really looking for is something to put as many hollow point 9mm or .45 rounds in front of me as necessary to keep the panic room safe.

Handgun is the obvious choice in that regard, but I have a few concerns. First, ammo capacity. This weapon is not traveling anywhere, I see no reason to have “enough” ammo in the magazine. I would like to have more than I would ever need, like a ~30 round mag seems good to me.

My larger concern with a handgun, is that I get the adrenaline shakes. I’m a boxer, I am very familiar with how my body reacts to and manages adrenaline dumps. I can keep my mind clear and sharp, I can physically execute the tasks that must be executed, but my hands shake. For this reason I think a standard handgun will not cut it. I would much prefer a weapon that I can hold with both hands and brace against my shoulder, while remaining compact enough to maneuver easily.

What I’m getting at, here, is some sort of semi automatic smg. Now I know I just butchered the legal vocabulary here so please help me in that regard, as I need to be able to communicate this stuff while buying. But for the time being I will just say smg. So I have some questions about this.

First of all, am I even following sound logic here? Is an smg an effective weapon for home defense in the situation I’ve outlined? Can a reliable smg be purchased for a reasonable price (pardon the subjectivity of that question)? Instead of an smg, can a handgun be LEGALLY modified in a way that includes a secondary grip and a shoulder stock?

Thank you in advanced

35 Comments
2024/11/08
17:58 UTC

23

Range day lineup! I like 'em tan, with nice cans.

1 Comment
2024/11/08
17:55 UTC

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Ukraine War vs. 5.56 Prices

If Trump is able to negotiate a peace treaty, how long can we expect to wait for the price of 5.56 to drop from the moment the war ends?

6 Comments
2024/11/08
17:54 UTC

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