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Seems like most people carry at least one more mag, possibly two. That's what I'm doing. And I asked this way up there, but since it's cold again, should you switch out mags every day or week that you have sit in your car? How reliable are cold bullets? 🤔
I dont think the cold bothers them. High heat does and constant heating and cooling degrades them. I live where its extremely hot, It often gets over 165 degrees in a closed up truck parked in direct sun. I do keep my spare ammo in a foam ice chest. and I rotate the ammo stored there every couple months.
Once a month or so I shoot the ammo in the gun and move the stored ammo from the truck to the gun.
From my 5 shot revolver that has me shooting a box of carry ammo a year. That does not cost a lot, keeps fresh ammo always in the gun, and in the spare mags. I have not had any ammo issues doing this.
This is only for carried ammo. properly stored ammo will outlast you and your kids.
When My grandfather passed in 1967 he left my dad a 1911 and a box of factory loaded mags [dated 1950] that were surplus from the Korean war. When Dad passed in 2012, I found those same factory loaded mags in a box at the bottom of his closet. So 62 years after they were loaded.
Every one of the mags fed correctly, and all the ammo shot like new. But it was kept in a temp controlled home, and away from sunlight.

You will probably be OK just rotating carry ammo once or twice a year. I just do it my way because it becomes a habit. Good Luck DR
 
All of those are very valid. Drawing while seated in the car can be challenging. Worth extra practice. It's on my list of things to train.
Yes! I need to practice on that, too. The way I carry, it's right where I undo my seatbelt. So it seems like you really gotta get down to taking only one second getting your seatbelt off lifting your clothing, possibly jacket included and drawing! That will be quite the accomplishment. So it definitely needs to be fine tuned. I suggest everyone get practice on that and become confident with our skills.

And the entire west coast seems pretty oppressive on gun laws while letting people who make it their lifestyle NOT to follow laws are coddled. Super unfortunate because I think the western states are by far the most beautiful with the best weather. It actually really bums me out.
 
And the entire west coast seems pretty oppressive on gun laws while letting people who make it their lifestyle NOT to follow laws are coddled. Super unfortunate because I think the western states are by far the most beautiful with the best weather. It actually really bums me out.
Yes, and it's getting worse too. I've heard of a few cases where state attorney generals have sent demand letters to city officials about firearm infringements, and promising legal action if the city didn't get in line with state law. Makes me think the same principle could likely be applied to the federal AG and states. Maybe not? Assuming Federal AG can do that though, that might be an avenue to pursue. See how "Pro-2A" Pam Bondi is. She claims to be, but supported infringements in the past. Might be a good way for her to either atone, or show her true colors.

Oregon has like 10+ gun related bills pending in state legislature, including an implementation of Measure 114. They are upset that it hasn't gone through, so they are trying to push a different version of it. There has to be some avenue to stop this tyrannical BS.

I agree, the western states are awesome, definitely beautiful, and the weather is pretty good. Oregon is my home, and I don't want to leave it. The laws make it hard to want to stay though. Hopefully we can find a way to push back. That doesn't take 5 years in federal court, just for them to find another create way to do something similar.
 
I used to be in the camp of carry as much as you can. I used to carry a total of 58 rounds of 9mm on my person. Things have changed. I now carry with 11 in the gun and another 10 rounder on my person (dependent on the situation/environment). I feel no obligation to come to the rescue of others (adults) and don't see myself getting in a gunfight in the streets (if I do it was probably my fault for not picking up on things long beforehand). I carry to protect myself and those I love. 21 rounds is plenty for me personally. As laws change and I spend more time in various states the 10 round capacity is accepted everywhere that I know of.

Your brain, verbal skills, situational awareness, emotional control and physical fitness outweigh the need for surplus ammo on a daily basis. Simply my opinion.
 
I used to be in the camp of carry as much as you can. I used to carry a total of 58 rounds of 9mm on my person. Things have changed. I now carry with 11 in the gun and another 10 rounder on my person (dependent on the situation/environment). I feel no obligation to come to the rescue of others (adults) and don't see myself getting in a gunfight in the streets (if I do it was probably my fault for not picking up on things long beforehand). I carry to protect myself and those I love. 21 rounds is plenty for me personally. As laws change and I spend more time in various states the 10 round capacity is accepted everywhere that I know of.

Your brain, verbal skills, situational awareness, emotional control and physical fitness outweigh the need for surplus ammo on a daily basis. Simply my opinion.
How long until you are banned for the 7th time?
 
Yes, and it's getting worse too. I've heard of a few cases where state attorney generals have sent demand letters to city officials about firearm infringements, and promising legal action if the city didn't get in line with state law. Makes me think the same principle could likely be applied to the federal AG and states. Maybe not? Assuming Federal AG can do that though, that might be an avenue to pursue. See how "Pro-2A" Pam Bondi is. She claims to be, but supported infringements in the past. Might be a good way for her to either atone, or show her true colors.

Oregon has like 10+ gun related bills pending in state legislature, including an implementation of Measure 114. They are upset that it hasn't gone through, so they are trying to push a different version of it. There has to be some avenue to stop this tyrannical BS.

I agree, the western states are awesome, definitely beautiful, and the weather is pretty good. Oregon is my home, and I don't want to leave it. The laws make it hard to want to stay though. Hopefully we can find a way to push back. That doesn't take 5 years in federal court, just for them to find another create way to do something similar.
There is a way to fix this, it starts with doing away with mail-in balloting. As long as politicians are mail ordered, democrats will maintain a stranglehold and supermajority. Oregon is the next Kalifornia.
 
Do I carry extra ammo? No... but I did convert an Astra cub mag to work with my baby and then swapped the follower to a modified flat baby follower to get the cap up to 8 rounds from 6.

It improves the ergo too being a mouse gun but I appreciate the extra 2 rounds. If I ever find a 25 mag just a wee bit taller that feeds as well I'll take it to 9. Sauer 1919 is close but I think i could only get it from 8.2 rounds to maybe 8.5. And there's no point having space for half a round.
 
Do I carry extra ammo? No... but I did convert an Astra cub mag to work with my baby and then swapped the follower to a modified flat baby follower to get the cap up to 8 rounds from 6.

It improves the ergo too being a mouse gun but I appreciate the extra 2 rounds. If I ever find a 25 mag just a wee bit taller that feeds as well I'll take it to 9. Sauer 1919 is close but I think i could only get it from 8.2 rounds to maybe 8.5. And there's no point having space for half a round.
Let me guess, you drive a clown car.
 

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