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Constitution Of the State of Arizona
Article II - Declaration of Rights
26 - Bearing Arms  Section 26
"The right of individual citizen to bear arms in the defense
of himself and of the state shall not be impaired.."

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Question:  is a mosin nagant a good choive for a beginner shooter/hunter?
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Answer:  Sure, cheap easy to shoot, ammo is easy to find and low cost. Plenty of history to them too
<  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Mon. Apr 26, 2010
Answered by: Shane,
Question:  what is the best handgun for a beginner??
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Answer:  A classic question. I imagine if you asked 5 people you would get 6 answers.

It would  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sat. Jan 2, 2010
Answered by: JeepPro,
Question:  Which caliber .22 supersonic ammo / 9 mm / .45 is the quietest when using a suppressor?
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Answer:  .22 in my opinion  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Tue. Dec 29, 2009
Answered by: JeepPro,
Question:  Got a Bersa.380cc, Slide is tight for the wife. looking for a small.380 easier to operate. sig p238

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Answer:  Honestly they are all going to be tight, it's the nature of a small blowback pistol

I  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sat. Dec 26, 2009
Answered by: JeepPro,
Question:  Is it permitted to fire a shotgun on the range at SERP?

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Answer:  Yes, there is a "pattern frame" they ask you to use, just ask one of the people in orange   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Keith Hardy, 12/11/2009
Answered by: Pete,
Question:  I want to use my iphone with my car speaker/radio. So i can listen to music. I do not have a cassett

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Answer:  Sure there aremany devices to help you do that.  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Unoxilm, 12/09/2009
Answered by: Wireless Nation,
Question:  if my 1911 was submerged in water while loaded, can I still fire the weapon w/out any risk to myself
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Answer:  There can be problems with shooting a wet / waterlogged pistol

It's always a good ide  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Wed. Nov 25, 2009
Answered by: Shane,
Question:  Hi,

I wanted to take my boyfriend to a shooting range in Tucson for his birthday. Ar

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Answer:  There are only two ranges that rent firearms they are both named Marksman  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Jane Waterfall, 11/24/2009
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Question:  Which gun safe will give me the most bang for my buck?
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Answer:  Fort Knox  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Wed. Sep 23, 2009
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Question:  is it still legal to shoot in redington pass in tucson
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Answer:  Yes it is. There are the three main shooting areas but most of the other areas are now fenced off   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sat. Jul 18, 2009
Answered by: ,
Question:  Why are so many people here asking the same question over and over? Are you all too stupid to reali
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Answer:  Thank you.. Sometimes I think it is a conspiracy, LOL   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Sat. Dec 27, 2008
Answered by: JeepPro,
Question:  is it legal to shoot the wasr 10 in local woods?

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Answer:  Brilliant question smart guy

Of course there is no answer because you didn't mention   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Fri. Nov 7, 2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  ok i have a air rifle (crosman 1000x .177 cal.) im looking down the sites line up and shot 25 yards
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Answer:  Well it sounds like you did a good job of running through the options..

First try let  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Scotty, 10/19/2008
Answered by: KVH,
Question:  IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT FORTY CALIBER GLOCKS ARE ONLY INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OTHER FORTY CALIBER S
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Answer:  FYI = All caps is lame ..

What are you asking?
Yes you should ALWAYS shoot ONL  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: IDA SHEPHERD, 09/16/2008
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  I recently pruchased a 222/20gs. combo rifle. Can I fire the shotgun at the range in Tucson Mountai

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Answer:  yes, you sure can  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Jack Rankin, 09/08/2008
Answered by: Pete,
Question:  a .308 is equal to 7.62x 51 so could i fire this round out of my 762x39 sks or will it explode the b

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9 votes
6375 visits
Answer:  well you obviously haven't tried..
the numbers are there foe a reason
7.62x39
7  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: dustin larkin, 08/29/2008
Answered by: ,
Question:  Can 410 shot guns fire .45 cal hand gun cartridges? I have seen pistols that can fire both safely.
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Answer:  if a gun CAN shoot both it will SAY it can shoot both.. don't assume or you'll ruin the gun and prob  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Tue. Aug 26, 2008
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  Whats your opinion on the Famous Ruger 10/22 carbine?
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Answer:  The 10-22 is a great .22 rifle

Very easy to cusomize and accurize

Almo  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Wed. Apr 30, 2008
Answered by: TucsonGuns,
Question:  Can i hunt small game (legal wildlife w/ hunting permit) with an air rifle on county land (rural res

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Answer:  we need a state where you live to answer you  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Pete perez, 04/29/2008
Answered by: ,
Question:  Where can I dispose of 30 year old bullets?

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Answer:  Try to call a local gun shop or shooting range. They might be your best bet

Next time  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 04/22/2008
Answered by: TucsonGuns,
Question:  Can you buy a year pass to the shooting range? Also, my live in b/f is a supervisor with Pima count
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Answer:  Yes there is a multi-visit pass (punch card) you can buy many visits VERY cheap, ask for details at   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: sandra newkirk, 03/09/2008
Answered by: Pete,
Question:   I want to have a undercover arms I dont like to people no I have a gun.I want to have a permit what

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4 votes
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Answer:  Talk to your local police they will point you in the right direction

Next time you mi  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Edgardo Pastrana, 03/06/2008
Answered by: KVH,
Question:  Does you guys still offer the Concealed Carry Classes?
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Answer:  Who? Diamondback in Tucson? Yest they do, so does Sportsmans Warehouse in Tucson and lots of other p  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Joe, 01/05/2008
Answered by: KVH,
Question:  I've decided to purchase an XD45, but I am getting negative feed back from my peers. They are tellin
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Answer:  Well thats a big debate..

I personally choose the .40 also, and most of the people I   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: reginald perry, 12/10/2007
Answered by: AZ556,
Question:  I bought two Ruger New Vaqueros that were made for Davidsons. While they are listed as "special
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Answer:  No they will not really gain value any faster as unfired. Feel free to shoot them  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 09/19/2007
Answered by: TucsonGuns,
Question:  I have a CO2 powered pistol and want a range to shoot it at. DOes the Tucson Mountain Range accommo
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Answer:  You can not shoot it inside city limits. It's the same regulations as firerms in that respect
  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Jamie Meek, 08/18/2007
Answered by: SigPro,
08-14-2007
Question:  How old does one need to be to legally hunt in Arizona?
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Answer:  I think that might be something for the future, once he's learned safety, and had some practice shoo  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , Tue Aug 14 2007
Answered by: Greg,
Question:  I WAS ASKED A QUESTION BY A FRIEND AND I COULD NOT ANSWERE IT AS I HAVE NOT REVIEWED THE LAWS FOR SE

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Answer:  As far as I know, yes, NFA (full auto) items are the same as any other firearm in that respect
  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: GEORGE DEGON, 04/02/2007
Answered by: AK47 Dood,
Question:  are there any children under the age of 15,gun safety course that i could sign my daughter up with?

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Answer:  There are a few options available, Scouts, 4H the county, and AZ Game and Fish.

Keep   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: mary heeg, 02/27/2007
Answered by: Pete,

Question:  I had an Ewbank AK pistol up until a couple days ago when the aft took it away because they believe
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Answer:  Paint covering the internals? This is NOT how Ewbank finishes their rifles

What scope  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 11/17/2006
Answered by: AZ556,
Question:  do teenagers 17 and younger have to be acompanied by an adult

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Answer:  Under 15 is the age limit. A 17 year old is able to shoot on their own  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: jared, 11/07/2006
Answered by: Pete,
Question:  Where and how do I go about getting registered to carry a concealed weapon?
Thanks

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Answer:  What state are oyu in? What country? These would be a good place to start

In Tucson,   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: John Powers, 09/14/2006
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  I am interested to practice practical shooting in the shooting range, however, I don't own a pistol

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Answer:  Not at the county range, for liability reasons they do not rent guns. One of the indoor ranges in to  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: LAURENCIO A. MARCELINO, 08/01/2006
Answered by: Pete,
Question:  Where Can I Shoot On Public Lands And What Are The Rules?

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Answer:  Bureau of Land Management
Public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management are open to s  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 07/26/2006
Question:  How Can I Volunteer for projects on public lands?

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Answer:  Throughout the year volunteer opportunities may be available on federal, state and local public land  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 07/26/2006
Question:  How Do I Report Illegal Activity?

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Answer:  To report resource damage or other illegal activities to the Forest Service and BLM:

  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 07/26/2006
06/09/2006
Question:  so i am looking for a svd style scope for my wasr but i would love to know, is there a differance be
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Answer:  The rail mounts should be close to the same, I've put my SVD scope on my SAR-1 I'm pretty sure the S  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: mike, 06/09/2006
Answered by: Bubba,
05/22/2006
Question:  I recently built a Yugo M70 AB1 and everything appears to be in proper order. I used a 7.62x39 NOGO
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Answer:  Bad Ammo, tight rails, dented in receiver cover all come to mind. However bad angles on the reciver   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Stacy Dickinson, 05/22/2006
Answered by: Bubba,
04/27/2006
Question:  ever here of them trigger attachments that make your gun fire at about full auto, are these worth it
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Answer:  I heard of them, I have seen them used and I've seen the weird paper clip thing they put on your tri  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: hahsentwahs, 04/27/2006
Answered by: hahsentwahs,

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