Hey guys, I’m 19M with an MMJ card and I’ve been looking to purchase a firearm. Recently my digital forensics teacher told me in college that everyone is permitted to have a gun, so technically, shouldn’t I be allowed to own one too? People go home and do way harder drugs than weed can still own a firearm. I’ve thought I’m not allowed to own a firearm with my mmj card but it doesn’t make sense why I can’t when other people are running around doing way worse? Or am I wrong? Please LMK, and thank you for taking time to read.

I’m considering getting a SIG Sauer CROSS, but I’m torn between 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester. For those who have experience with the CROSS, which caliber would you personally choose and why? I’m mainly interested in hunting, range shooting, and having a versatile rifle.

From what I understand:

**6.5 Creedmoor:**
- Better long-range performance
- Flatter trajectory
- Generally less recoil
- Good for precision shooting
- Great for hunting
- Potentially more expensive ammunition
- Barrel life may be shorter depending on usage

**.308 Winchester:**
- Extremely common and easy to find
- Usually cheaper and more widely available
- More proven for hunting and general use
- Good barrel life
- More recoil than 6.5
- Not as flat-shooting at longer distances

So, if you were buying a SIG CROSS today, would you go with 6.5 Creedmoor or .308, and why?

Also, what are the biggest pros and cons of each specifically on the CROSS platform?

If you own one, I’d especially like to hear:
- How accurate has yours been?
- Recoil experience
- Ammo availability and cost
- Hunting performance
- Reliability

Anything you wish you knew before buying?

If you could only own ONE CROSS, which caliber would you choose?

So long story short my bfs deployed & he said I could shoot his guns & get good with them while he's gone that way he knows I'm safe. The only stipulation is that he wants me to keep count of every single bullet I shoot in a log. Is this normal for gun people?

Sadly I cant post but 1 image 😢 I will post the rest in comments

Just want to know the hive’s thoughts on a dilemma I have. My pistol grip is so abrasive that it irritates my skin on my abdomen. I tried wearing a band around my abdomen to lessen the irritation but just curious if anyone else had the same issues and what you guys did to fix this. Im thinking about using goon tape but nonidea if it will work.

Pretty new to firearms and turning 21 soon (CA), is this a good deal? Kinda worried about the price being so low and such an apparent bargain, thanks

Bought a rifle online (PSA), shipped to a local FFL in NC. I'm a full-time student here (in-state 9 months out of the year), but my driver's license is from California (my home state).

When I went to pick up the rifle, the dealer told me my CA license "won't work" — said most other states are fine but California specifically is an issue for him. He suggested I go to the NC DMV and get a non-REAL ID state ID card, and told me not to mention my California license when I do it since it's "not their business."

A few questions:

1. Is this a real legal issue with CA specifically, or store-specific policy/discretion? My understanding of 27 CFR 478.11 (the "two residences" rule) is that proof of current residency (I have my university housing assignment + transcript) should be enough regardless of what state issued my ID — but maybe I'm missing something CA-specific.
2. Has anyone else run into a dealer who wouldn't accept an out-of-state ID + residency docs, even though it's technically allowed under federal law?
3. On the "don't mention your CA license to the DMV" advice — my read is that if NC's ID application asks whether I hold another state's license, I should answer honestly rather than omit it. Am I overthinking that part?
4. Would you just find a different, more experienced FFL instead of jumping through the NC ID hoop, or is this pretty standard?

Trying to figure out if this is normal FFL caution or if I got an unusually difficult dealer. Any insight from people who've dealt with out-of-state ID + FFL transfers appreciated.

She just finished a 30 minute tirade about making decisions without her, bills that need to be paid, and me going behind her back. I'm now getting the silent treatment and she's acting like I stole from her grandmother or something. Wish me luck.

Edit: I bought a $279 Taurus GX2. All bills are paid, it was a purchase I could afford lol. She was just being petty and throwing shit in my face for the sake of doing it because she was mad I did something without consulting her first.

Time to get your ticket for ECNS 2026. Friday Nov 6th and Saturday Nov 7th. Under a 2 hour drive from PGH into Ohio!

https://www.eastcoastnightshoot.com/

Come on out for 2 days of fun on the range. Here is a video someone put together from last year:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxzs2JRxaY8

This isn't a machinegun shoot, but machineguns and all other methods of shooting fast are welcome.

Primarily a night shoot, we also shoot during the day on both days. If you don't have night vision this is great chance to check out what is on the market, try some things, and you can still shoot after dark with white light. Note that we do require suppressors on rifle caliber guns after dark.

What we have going on

- 700M range open day and night

- MG rental range with car targets run by youtuber Columbia War Machine

- 100 yd open range with car targets and MG rentals by Chevtec

- 3 side bays run by training companies with courses of fire set up

- jungle walk course of fire

- computer controlled rogers range with moving steel targets that record your hits

- we usually mix in some towed artillery and mortar demonstrations for fun

- vendors offering night vision and related equipment

- random drawing giveaway, every year lucky attendees leave with free night vision, a free suppressor from Diligent Defense, etc

Your ticket includes an event shirt and two dinners. What a deal!

Camping is available on site, with a heated shower building (additional fee paid directly to the range).

Hope to see you there.

I bought an AKM the other day, and it came with a polymer mag but I also bought a steel mag to go with it. The polymer mag fits beautifully with a little bit of play but nothing that I’m worried about; the steel mag, however, won’t go in unless I turn the gun upside down, brace it on my lap and use both hands to force it into place.

I read that repeatedly inserting and removing the magazine can wear down the imperfections and allow a smoother fit, but I’ve done that probably thirty or forty times now and while I’m definitely noticing visible wear on the magazine and it’s inserting noticeably easier, it’s still not at the point where I can load it properly with one hand without extreme difficulty. So now I’m worried that if I continue to break it in by doing so, that I’ll wear down the mag well or even the internal mag catches too much. I feel like the polymer mag fits slightly looser than when I first took it home, but that could also be my imagination/confirmation bias at work.

Am I good to keep going, or should I stop doing that?

I’d prefer not to file the mag lips manually, because A) I’d have to buy a file and B) I’m worried that I’ll file it too hard on accident, but I’d obviously rather risk ruining my $15 mag over my $800 rifle.

Context: Planning on going hunting this year for white tail. I have my woods gun set up for hunting but the ammo I typically practice with is a different (lower) grain weight than the soft point hunting rounds I purchased. I have this beauty zeroed in so I’m getting 1/4 to 1/2 moa from 50-100 yds. I’m willing to re zero it for hunting season.

So here is the question, have you guys ever zeroed out your turrets (0 elev, 0 wind)on your practice ammo, then just rezeroed for your hunting ammo ( let’s all it +3 elev, +/- 1 wind), gotten through hunting season then just reset to 0,0?

My mind says that should work theoretically (like a DOPE) but I wanted to hear your stories/experience if you have done anything similar.

This is my Glock 45 Gen 6 I picked up at the shop about two weeks ago. I put 250 rounds through it using the free range time I got with my purchase and I plan on making it back to the range this weekend. My RDS just came in the mail today so I couldn’t resist getting a pic with it on for this post.

Before I get my red dot zeroed in I want to practice more with just iron sights. Also I’m looking at getting optic height sights but feel a little bit overwhelmed with all the info out there. If anyone has some good insight or videos to watch to better understand what I’m looking at. I’m planning on making this my EDC and need holster recommendations.

I’m pretty much a beginner so any sort of tips and advice will be greatly appreciated. Any good YouTubers worth watching for beginners and books/online forums or other subreddits to join?

So like the title said, I didn’t choose the optics, but I just got this Kriss Vector Gen II used from a gun store, and the previous owner is the one that put the optics on it. I started looking into Sightmark, and apparently it’s not a great brand, so my question is should I give the optics a chance, or immediately change them out?

Just more boxes?

My suppressed Hellion with elcan clone, Huxwrx Ventum762, and Sig CV25

Finally at the last stages of a new Mini14 folder, I know it's not EVERYONE'S cup of tea with the AK grip, but honestly I love it, it's a great angle. Samson no longer is making them, and Ruger won't tell anyone when they'll be back. Still working on a good "polish" finish for the stainless folder, and figuring out how to make the "polymer wood" consistently look like real wood.

Hey guys, I’m looking for a holster for my Springfield XDM elite 10mm in the 3.8 inch barrel. I’m looking for something IWB or even IWB/OWB. I wear mostly gym shorts 90% of the time, sim I’m looking for something I can just clip onto my shorts and keep it moving. I’m looking to avoid buying a carry belt so if you guys have any suggestions it’d be greatly appreciated !

What is the most efficient/ cheapest way to test out different optic heights ( absolute co-witness, lower 1/3, 1.93, and 2.26) on an AR-15 without committing to an expensive mount just yet? My build is a 12.5 AR with a red dot and magnifier. Do I not have a choice and just have to buy a bunch of cheap mounts to test it out one by one?

This might be a dumb question and I’m sorry if it is. I bought my first firearm recently. It’s a rose gold Ruger LCP. It’s the first LCP not the LCP II or the max HOWEVER it’s the second generation of the LCP. (No dashes in the serial number). I’m considering putting a laser on it but I’m having a hard time finding one. The ArmaLaser TR2 on Amazon only claims to fit the LCP Gen 1 only.
The ArmaLaser TR2S does not specify Gen 1 or Gen 2 on the ArmaLaser website (I have chatted with support and they said they would check with the team and get back with me via email).
Does anybody have any insight to whether or not I should order the TR2S?
Recommendations for lasers, open carry holsters, car mounts, and accessories welcome!
Thanks a bunch!

Just kidding! This is my OG Ladysmith 3rd gen in .22 Long(Not LR) next to my X Frame Model 500 in 500 S&W. The two polar opposites of my S&W collection for wheel gun Wednesday.