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I agree, I think the only time a "load" would come into question is if you shot the perp, bullet went through him, through the sheetrock, shattering the 2x4 stud, busted through the outside brick, traveled 50', went through the privacy fence, across the street, through a cars window and ended up lodged into the Twinkie that a 4 yr old in the back seat was getting ready to take a bite out of.

Amen brother. Life Member here.

Anyone remember Harold Fish and his choice of ammo.

I receive American Rifleman every month because I've been a Life Member for about 30 years. They go from the mailbox to the front seat of my pickup, ride into the garage with me, then go straight into the trash can. Except the ones with the ballots...I bring those in and handwrite my feelings toward the BoD and Skunkpierre on the ballots and mail them in.

Until the bylaws are changed so the BoD does not control the Nominating Committee, I am OUT and they'll never see another nickel of mine.

When I feel like contributing to the righteous cause, GOA gets my money.

Basically the same here (NRA Life Member since 1990), but became a LM of the Second Amendment Foundation instead of GOA. They are both good, but SAF spends their money fighting laws that violate the 2nd.

I’m an NRA life member but haven’t given them an extra dollar in years. It still pisses me off to think that I sacrificed making payments on a lifetime membership during hard financial times and a layoff, thinking that I was doing something worthwhile. Meanwhile Wayne bought suits, and provided housing for a mistress.

And we wonder why the enemy gets stronger. Divide and conquer. I agree with some of what I read here, but keep it to myself. Support who you want, I give to several, but attacking any pro gun group, or pro gun writer just plays into the hands of those who hate us.

I was a member for 35 years. Wayne Lapierre, in my opinion, is a typical corporate crook. I'll wait to sign up again. Bastards call me every week.

Find one case, one single case where the prosecution used handloaded ammunition against the defendant in a self defense shooting.

While you are at it, find a case where handloaded ammunition was a factor in a civil case.

Depends on the State. Some States, MN for example, have passed legislation making difficult if not impossible to sue the shooter in a “justified” self defense shooting.

In Washington if you are involved in a justified shooting or it’s ruled as justifiable self defense then you are immune to civil suits or further actions against you. If the state takes you to trial and you are found not guilty the state is required to pay all your legal fees and costs. So while this state has been going downhill we still have historically enjoyed a fairly decent stance towards our 2A rights. It’s only been the last decade where they’ve been trampled on by the new transplants and liberal geeks.

If I’m ever forced to use my firearm in self-defense I will be so clearly justified that the question of what ammo I’m using won’t be asked. If it is asked they can shove the answer up their ass because it changes nothing regarding the justification and justification is all that matters in those cases.

I do tailor my ammo to the perceived target. If I’m in the woods hollow points and heavy hard cast are in the cylinder or mags. If I’m in populated areas where innocent bystanders are present I carry lightweight or pre-fragmented rounds like Glaser Safety slugs or RBCD. I know there are some who don’t like lightweight or pre-fragmented rounds because they’ve read reviews but in my experience, real life experience, I’ve found those rounds to be devastating when used within their intended parameters just like any bullet.

What’s your point

Ah I see what you mean now. Thanks hawkeye.

Is that a question? Highlights the diversity of "true knowledge and expertise" we find on the Campfire. "This bad stuff will happen to you - no it won't because it hasn't."

Ah, I get it, live in fear cuz somebody told you you should live in fear, just in case.

It doesn't matter what ammo you use, only the DA. The DA in the Rittenhouse shooting tried to vilify him over his ammo choice. Factory FMJ.....

Todd

Tried to, but it was objected to and sustained.

Honest question. Have you shot people? Or were these experiences responding to a scene where someone else shot the person?

What the hell do I care about some attorney questioning me if I employed hand loads or factory? I’m still alive to be questioned. If the DA wants to question me....good ‘nuff. I can handle my own when it comes to ballistics, firearms, techniques et al. Let ‘em fire away with the questions. He better be ready to look like a damn fool.
The NRA has little or NO input regarding such. MTG