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• Jammed XDm9 5.25 Slide Part 2

  by EdPierce May 12
  SHOT Show attendance and an interest in 3-Gun lead to Jamed Handgun Slide   How could attending the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, and an interest in participating in my first 3-Gun Match lead to the slide on my XDm9 5.25 jamming to the point that it would not move back far enough to rack a round in...
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• Jammed XDm9 5.25 Slide Part 1

  by EdPierce May 7
  The Handgun Match I almost didn't get to shoot, and a valuable lesson learned.   I learned a valuable lesson at this weeks USPSA Handgun match. I almost was unable to shoot the match because of a bizarre situation, but the community of shooters came through. I did shoot, and experienced anoth...

• Welcome to the Armed Lifestyle Blog 1/2/2012

  by EdPierce January 3
  Living the Armed Lifestyle   My name is Ed Pierce, I live in Las Vegas Nevada. I enjoy firearms for self-defense and sport. I believe any serious study of the second amendment, and the writers original intent, shows our founding fathers intended the citizens of the United States of America to...

• Armed Lifestyle Blog 12/20/2011

  by EdPierce December 20, 2011
  Law Biding to Law Breaking in 180 miles   It really bothers me that a short road trip can turn me into a law breaker just for wanting to protect myself. I live in Las Vegas Nevada where it is legal for me to carry a concealed firearm for my personal protection. My Mother and brother live in t...

• Armed Lifestyle Blog 9/6/2011

  by EdPierce September 6, 2011
  My First Gun Show was a Success.   I set up a display at my first gun show this past weekend, to promote FirearmsCommunity.com. The attendance to the show seemed rather slow, and was confirmed by some of the other venders who display at this show regularly. However, it was a good experience f...
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• Armed Lifestyle Blog 8/9/2011

  by EdPierce August 8, 2011
  Blue Card, never leave home without it.   If you live in a State and County that requires handgun registration, such as Clark County Nevada, you may be issued a blue card for each handgun you own. If you do, it's a good idea to always carry this blue card with you.   I am aware of at l...

• Armed Lifestyle Blog 7/26/2011

  by EdPierce July 31, 2011
  My First Indoor Carbine Match.    I took my new Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 out to American Shooters today for their fourth Tuesday of the month indoor Carbine match. This was the second time I've shot my 15-22, and the first time shooting a Carbine match. Needless to say my times we...

• Armed Lifestyle Blog 7/19/2011

  by EdPierce July 31, 2011
  Shooting in the dark.   I attended the IDPA match at American Shooters (a popular Las Vegas gun store and range) for the first time this week. The temperature has been a little too hot for my outdoor shooting comfort, so I've been using Sunday mornings to work on the community. Plus, although...

• Armed Lifestyle Blog 7/11/2011

  by EdPierce July 31, 2011
  Practicing the way I carry concealed   I am ashamed to say, it has been quite a while since I have dry practiced the way I carry my concealed firearm. This means, my concealed carry firearm, holster, and usual clothing. My firearm is a XD9 sub compact, my holster a Holster Kings appendix univ...

• Armed Lifestyle Blog 5/30/2011

  by EdPierce July 31, 2011
  Buying new pants with Concealed Carry in Mind.   I packed on a few extra pounds lately and needed to purchase new pants. I visited my neighborhood walmart and found the Men's department. As much as I hated to do it, I was thinking I needed to go up in waist size. Then I discovered Wrangler ...