Right on.  I heard Germany was banned on making powder burners after WW2 so they put their skills to work with air rifles.  These days I'm into the semi auto air guns.  But, the single shots are definitely fun and accurate.  I had an Anschutz 10 meter air rifle.  Great quality but very heavy. 

Here's my Steyr LP50.  Perfect back yard target shooter. 

I don't think the high blood levels of lead in the staff are due to the lead in the berms but breathing the vaporized lead in the air on the firing line.  My lead levels shot up from a base line of 8 to a very high level of 39.  The 39 was taken a day after a match where the wind was blowing thick clouds straight back at us.  I knew it wasn't good to be breathing in all the smoke at the time.  I happened to have a doctors appointment the next day and asked for a lead test. 

After my high results I called the guy who makes the D-Lead soap to see what products he suggested.   He said the high lead levels are not from touching lead and then eating or whatever.  The big issue is breathing it because it's absorbed immediately in your system. 

Anyway, my guess is some kind of respiratory protection would solve the problem.

I hope the City is truly working for a solution.



 

Hi,

I'd like to get my conceal carry application in to HPD.

I searched the HPD site and I could only find this old application.  Is this the current application?
https://www.honolulupd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LTC2018Application.pdf

Any other tips or suggestions from those that have applied. 

Thanks,
Dave

Speaking of dry firing, I've found that it is most enjoyable to do it at 10 yards with an official target.  It seems more realistic than a mark on the wall.  A red dot really helps to see the movement after the hammer drops.  You can insert a rubber o ring to soften the hammer blow if you are concerned about that.




I actually learned how to shoot revolvers double action with this airgun.  It took about 5000 rounds.  The trigger isn't as good as a real S&W but it's close enough.  The 6" version is better for a little added velocity.  I can get about 45 rounds of 3 shot strings out of one CO2 cartridge.  It's very realistic training.  Umarex service was excellent.  I wore out the first Umarex and they sent me a new one.




I struggle with flinching and don't like heavy recoil.  I mastered a light 357 load once but was shooting many rounds twice a week.  That was before I started dry firing.  And the flinch returned after I took a break from that gun.

I'm now working on overcoming a flinch with my 45 revolver.  Dry firing with the gun that you flinch with definitely helps.



These 625-4 guns are really accurate.  I have one with a red dot and one with iron sights.  They both shoot under 2" at 50 yards from a sand bag.






Yes, dry firing is one of the best things I've found for improving accuracy.  Give it a try. 

With the range being shut down is anyone else enjoying pellet guns or dry firing to keep their skills up?  I have found that dry firing is better for training my brain than shooting one day a week at the range.  There are some really great pellet guns available these days and it's legal to shoot in your yard as long as the pellet stays on your property.  10 meters or even 25 feet is enough space to do some target work. 

My dryfire sessions are a great way to destress after work.   For me, shooting or dry firing is a form of mediation and I get almost as much enjoyment as going to the range.

Looking forward to my session this evening. 

Dave

God bless our police officers and emergency responders.  They do a great job. 

Thanks for the info.  Yea, I remember paying $50 for a bottle of HP38 at J Hara.  It was hard to come by back then. 
Dave   

For the record, the height of the pistol bench above the ground is 41".

Have a great week!
Dave

Howdy Dave.  When are you going to the range these days?  Mostly rifle?

Anyway, I'm thinking the bench height is taller than the standard 36" counter.  My guess is it's 40". 

Please advise if anybody knows.

Thanks,
Dave

Membership is really inexpensive if I recall.  I paid my dues years ago but kind of forget about the annual dues with no reminders.  If they sent me an email with a bill and where to send it...I would renew.   Otherwise, I forget with everything else competing for attention.  So, I suppose I'm not a member anymore.  But, sending out a reminder to pay up would probably provide a quick boost.