Firearms SquareOffs

65%
Yes WINNER

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35%
No

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65%
Yes

37 Comments
Russell Maynard
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Russell Maynard

Because unlike riding a bike, safe gun handling skills are perishable, if not practiced regularly. Regular practice attains and maintains proficiency.

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Dave Hagstrom
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Dave Hagstrom

Practice makes perfect.

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Lee Greger
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Lee Greger

I moved from NE to NJ and all I have is a blue gun and a IWB holster. To rent a gun buy ammo (at the range) is about $70! So practicing keeps my up on my skills and saves cash!

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Brian Herb
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Brian Herb

The 6 P's...proper practice prevents piss poor performance...

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Walter Wellman
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Walter Wellman

can never be too prepared for the deadly encounter

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Kenneth Ray Farrow
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Kenneth Ray Farrow

Practice makes perfect

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Chris Gragg
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Chris Gragg

Because drawing from concealment is the best representation of the real-life scenario that you will face in self-defense situations. If you can't do this reliably you may not survive when it counts.

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Tom Atwood
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Tom Atwood

I practice CC draws while dry firing at home and then when at the outdoor range.

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Tim Jones
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Tim Jones

You have to know your system, and practice is the only way.

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Angi Smith
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Angi Smith

if you need to draw, you don't have time to fumble around. practice when your life isn't on the line and you can create muscle memory

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John Kirkpatrick
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John Kirkpatrick

So as to develop "Muscle Memory" for the drawing technique.

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Blue Turtle
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Blue Turtle

It is always best to practice what you want to learn when you are not under pressure. You can do it very slowly at first, then you can increase your speed as you find yourself getting better.

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Michael Loos
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Michael Loos

muscle memory can save your life when under extreme duress

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Roger Kissel
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Roger Kissel

Practice makes fast and permanent. When under stress, I want to be able to draw and hit my target (thug) without having to think about what I need to do. MY LIFE depends on it.

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Rick Wright
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Rick Wright

If I don't practice, I won't be ready when I need it.

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Arturo Turo Rojas
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Arturo Turo Rojas

I was taught most altercations where you have to draw your weapon happen from 4-7 yards and you normally don't have much time to aim down the sights, so thats why I train from the hip.

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Danny Gholson
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Danny Gholson

to get better at it if the need arises.

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Larry Gabbard
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Larry Gabbard

because if I ever do have to pull my weapon I want to be sure I can.

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Paul Willard
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Paul Willard

Practice makes perfect :-)

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Dale Single
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Dale Single

You must be proficient in all forms of retrieving your sidearm for basic protection.

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Visitor
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Visitor

Muscle memory.

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Michael Lentini
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Michael Lentini

That is where the gun is.

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Billy Calhoun
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Billy Calhoun

Practice makes perfect. In stressfull situations you will make mistakes without practice.

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anthonyaumiller
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anthonyaumiller

That way you know exactly how to do it when something happens. The more you practice the better prepared for the unknown

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Hoss Nelson
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Hoss Nelson

Taught to train the way I'd have to shoot by old school instructor years ago the highly grammatically challenged " Muscle memory" it works!!

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Aimee Pister
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Aimee Pister

Practice makes better

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Sean Walton
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Sean Walton

Import to train myself for the situation. Accuracy shooting is also part of my regime. I pair the two for balanced, effective training.

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Mike Walker
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Mike Walker

A defensive situation doesn't arise very often when you have your weapon drawn and at the ready.

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Tim Caton
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Tim Caton

I carry concealed so I carry for protection and practice for perfection. You must try something 3000 times roughly before it becomes second nature. That way when the time comes it just happens.

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Organic Democracy
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Organic Democracy

Being skilled using firearms is a continuous process - with a lot of repetition - the only was to develop muscle memory.....play the 'what if' scenario. Of course, I only practice draws @ right time.

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Gerald Hopkins
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Gerald Hopkins

I do practice some, but nowhere near enough.

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Pj LaFaille
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Pj LaFaille

It is important to develop muscle memory for this action.

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Charles Conway
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Charles Conway

Because speed and surety only come together when you have developed your skills. Practice makes perfect!

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Joey Parton
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Joey Parton

I wear different shirts, some are longer and some are tighter. Gotta pratice

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Craig S. Andersen
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Craig S. Andersen

Because drawing and re-holstering are two of the most dangerous actions one can execute with a loaded firearm. Furthermore, I carry and practice makes perfect.

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William Johnson
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William Johnson

practice makes perfect

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Bob Faulds
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Bob Faulds

I draw my weapon many times during the day just to make sure everything is ready to go if necessary. each time I draw I actually draw down on something. just for practice.

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35%
No

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Pete Phillips
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Pete Phillips

I guess I am lazy I should practice ..

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Juddy Jacob Neidamyer
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Juddy Jacob Neidamyer

Because I live in NJ, and NJ has a law to violate my 2nd amendment rights! But should I ever move to a state that allows carry, or should NJ allow carry I would indeed pratice.

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Steve Harmon
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Steve Harmon

Don't think to. Too lazy.

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Bob Johnson
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Bob Johnson

too crowded with people..

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Jim Marshall
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Jim Marshall

Many gun ranges do not permit it - I do practice drawing at home unloaded.

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Samuel A. Grim
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Samuel A. Grim

I open carry 95% of the time.

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Lewis Carter
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Lewis Carter

Don't seem to have the time. Though I believe it's a very important skill that I need to practice.

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J.Ed Baker
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J.Ed Baker

Drawing from holster not allowed at my range

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Drew Phillip
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Drew Phillip

Havent had it long

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Orange Bird
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Orange Bird

Because the answer is No.

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Kevin Yost
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Kevin Yost

Because I haven't found a range that allows draw from holster.

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38%
Yes.

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No. WINNER

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38%
Yes.

31 Comments
Kevin Yost
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Kevin Yost

I carry an m9 loaded with +P hollowpoints, FMJ is for targets, I never want to worry about over penetration, the price will have to come down a bit, but I would love to have these bullets for carry.

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Austin Schmit
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Austin Schmit

I will once price drops. Would be nice to KNOW my small caliber, low round EDC weapon can get the job done in 1 shot. FTFs would be my biggest concern.

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John Kirkpatrick
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John Kirkpatrick

In order to test it's effectiveness. Appears that it may be a safer home defense ammo.

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Robert Morin
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Robert Morin

The point of home defense is to protect my family , if there is a better way to do it then why not .

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Kenneth Ray Farrow
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Kenneth Ray Farrow

If someone is going to try to hurt my family I want to be to stop them immediately

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Rick Wright
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Rick Wright

I will buy it and test it to see how it performs at our facility.

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Joey Sankows
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Joey Sankows

To give it a try and, if it performs well, get more for my derensive ammo.

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Paul Willard
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Paul Willard

This stuff looks like it would get the job done in a hurry....

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Visitor
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Visitor

If it is tested to be effective, certainly.

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James Allen Wyatt
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James Allen Wyatt

Prudence dictates that one should be armed as well or better that our adversaries, be they foreigh or DEMESTIC, THE LATTER CURRENTLY THE MUCH GREATER THREAT.

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Michael Lentini
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Michael Lentini

Bigger wound chanel. More energy transfere.

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Hoss Nelson
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Hoss Nelson

Looked it to it and seen some testing. Current carry the 50gr liberty 9mm @2000fps after self testing. Not sure if I'll switch but will try it out.

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Yellow Frog
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Yellow Frog

My right to shoot once for total stoppage

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Mike Bell
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Mike Bell

its important to re-enforce muscle memmory

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Wchristepher Batts
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Wchristepher Batts

my personal protection, as well as the protection of my family IS my reason!

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Eric Urso
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Eric Urso

Because if it is someone I care about being attacked, I want the odds stacked in their favor as much as possible. we didn't go looking for trouble ,it came and found us...

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Thomas Rogers
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Thomas Rogers

if you have it in 40 & 44 mag ill buy them

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Charles Conway
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Charles Conway

I'd like to test fire them into ballistic gel under various conditions and with various guns to see if their claims are accurate. Actually use them against someone? Hell no!

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Emil J Raffio
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Emil J Raffio

Curiosity killed the cat. We will see!

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Michael Sobczynski
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Michael Sobczynski

When it comes to defense...Send only the Best!

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Geoff VanSickle
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Geoff VanSickle

.380 and 9mm have been considered in-adequate by many as stopping power. These will change that and allow me to carry a smaller firearm that still has one shot stopping power.

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Clay Burtts
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Clay Burtts

to try it , home defense

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Michael Chupich
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Michael Chupich

I would use them as the first two rounds in my home defense gun magazine. Even at $12 per round it would be better to have them and never need to use them.

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Leland P. Riggs
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Leland P. Riggs

If it stops an intruder with one shot, it lessens the intruders ability to inflict harm.

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Dan Bostan
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Dan Bostan

The ultimate round! 9mm bullet is more effective than a .45 round. Therefore shooting a 9mm handgun , with lower recoil and more bullets per magazine answers the need for ultimate protection

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Erik Pace Birkholz
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Erik Pace Birkholz

IF I could afford it; I'd buy to test it 1st. A tech paradygm shift in ammo demands it IMHO. i.e. Mfgr claims 0 malfunction feed/fire/eject failures. I'd verify ballistics & accuracy up to 25+yds

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Kevin Loberg
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Kevin Loberg

from what I saw in the video....if this ammo works as intended it may very well be the last defensive rounds I will ever buy....that's if I can find some for dad my wife an myself.

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Wayne Gotz II
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Wayne Gotz II

looks like the best defense round available

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Thomas Joy
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Thomas Joy

Maximum efficiency without maximum penetration through the body cavity..

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Joe Folsom
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Joe Folsom

Think the rounds are awesome.

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62%
No.

50 Comments
Joe Sobotka
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Joe Sobotka

First off, god forbid, if I ever had to shoot someone and got into a civil case the other sides attorney would have a field day with the R.I.P bullet especially the way they're promoting it. Second my

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David Neckolaishen
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David Neckolaishen

Too expensive. Probably be a problem in a Court Case!!

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Gary Darrar
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Gary Darrar

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/02/daniel-zimmerman/g2-researchs-rip-ammo-ballistic-testing-phase-one/

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Steve Harmon
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Steve Harmon

00 buck is all I need.

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Bob Johnson
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Bob Johnson

Reviews don't justify price-

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Pete Phillips
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Pete Phillips

My ammo is fine Do not have to have the latest and greatest .

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Tyrone Turner
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Tyrone Turner

The way the court system and anti gun thinking is today, it could be looked at as "NAME was wanting the most devastating wound he could inflict. Only intent was to kill." Seems overkill to me

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Michael Minjack
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Michael Minjack

Don't know a/thing about it !!!!

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Dave Allen
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Dave Allen

Over kill can turn against you in court

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Danny Gholson
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Danny Gholson

afraid it will damage my gun.

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Rick Womack
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Rick Womack

the cost is prohibitive

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Dave Bentley
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Dave Bentley

It's a gimmick. It also makes gun owners look like we're "blood thirsty." It's named "R.I.P." Seriously?

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Jim Burns
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Jim Burns

Unnecessary expense.

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anthonyaumiller
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anthonyaumiller

To expensive I think Gold Dot will work just as good

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Norman Dufault
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Norman Dufault

Sou.ds like it should be banned because it is just too lethal and too expensive. Will cause many law suits and problems for gu n owners.

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Organic Democracy
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Organic Democracy

I know what I need, what works to stop the threat, and my skill combined are most important elements.

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Debbie Morrisset
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Debbie Morrisset

THIS IS A SICK IDEA!

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Dave Hagstrom
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Dave Hagstrom

To much liability and not yet proven.

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Orange Bird
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Orange Bird

Overpriced and there is plenty of better proven product on the market for less.

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Mike Walker
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Mike Walker

The price.....

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Samuel A. Grim
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Samuel A. Grim

At least not while it's $242 for a box of 20.

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John Galtwell
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John Galtwell

I've seen some ballistics gel tests, and I wasn't impressed enough to buy it at 50 cents a round, let alone twelve bucks

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June Cannon
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June Cannon

too much collateral damage away from intended impact targeted area

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Robert Chapel
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Robert Chapel

Who needs ammo that will kill everytime? I can understand military use but civilians do not need ammo with this capability. And to spend $12 a round is a bit costly to never use.

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Brandon Williams
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Brandon Williams

Too gimmick-like.

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J.Ed Baker
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J.Ed Baker

Product is over rated and the advertising hype is wrong for the current time.

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Tom
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Tom

The companies tests are bogus,yes they shoot thru barriers but they DO NOT shoot thru barriers into ballistic gelatin , not even denim.

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Joe Dobson
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Joe Dobson

Whats the purpose of having ammo such as this. Won't be long before it is outlawed anyway...

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Michael Wickett
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Michael Wickett

There are good companies that make good ammo out there. this just leaves too many questions for and I am a 45acp guy and for a shotgun there had been stuff like this for decades. GOD BLESS AMERICA

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Marc Davids
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Marc Davids

To expensive and a FMJ will do the same thing. its not necessary especially for that price.

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PaladinFirearms
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PaladinFirearms

The videos show it.passing.well through and beyond the 18 inch ballistic gelatin. I will shoot to stop thethreat. Not have the bullet pass through to an unintended target.

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Joe DeSimone
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Joe DeSimone

I knew immediately this round was a joke when their marketing videos showed a bunch of dudes firing full-auto pistols into ballistics gel rather than showing actual ballistics testing results.

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Jim Lagnese
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Jim Lagnese

Don't need it. If I needed something that destructive, I'll just use one of my rifles. $242 buys a lot of reloading supplies too.

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Mark Hanson
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Mark Hanson

I do like the advancement in technology, and i'm sure there's a nitch for this. For me, there's other effective ammunition on the market which costs much less.

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tan leopard
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tan leopard

It needs time in the field before I will trust it.

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Harry Vohl
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Harry Vohl

It's more destructive than necessary. To incapacitate is one thing, to butcher is another.

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Mark Respass
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Mark Respass

Current expanding hollow points are sufficient.

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Walt Walters
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Walt Walters

I see NO "normal" use for this type of bullet. It reminds me of "cop killers" and I think the company was irresponsible in even considering such a dangerous bullet. I guarantee criminals will love it.

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Matt
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Matt

Too expensive. Hornady xtp work just fine.

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Glen Flint
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Glen Flint

Too expensive.

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Jeff Cavins
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Jeff Cavins

Based on the test results on the Youtube channel Shootingthebull410. Ammo is overhyped

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Ruben J Rodriguez
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Ruben J Rodriguez

is very expensive. it sounds like over kill. probably you will be in trouble due to the premeditation and intent to kill.

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