u/whiskeygraven0g

Hi, all.

Inspired by a comment in this post, specifically by u/NortheastMoose, who shared a link to the MA firearms licensing and transactions public dataset (CSV files), I built a Massachusetts firearms licensing dashboard. You can access it here.

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I am not selling anything. I am a tinkerer who wanted to add some visualization to the data. I am not a developer and used Claude to whip this up.

What it shows:

• Application trends from 2006–2024
• New vs. renewal vs. replacement breakdowns
• Processing time by year (the 2013 Sandy Hook surge is visible)
• Choropleth map by zip code
• Filterable by municipality, year, and application type
• Raw data download

For the geeks:

• Python / Pandas (data wrangling)
• Plotly Express (charts)
• Streamlit (app framework + free hosting)
• GitHub (version control)

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Besides cost, is there any reason NOT to go with x3 over the x2?

This will be going on a Walther PDP compact 4".

Hello - I am a new shooter and have put about 600 rounds through my Walther PDP compact 4". I am mostly low and left (see this post for more details).

Yesterday, I worked with an experienced instructor, and he shot my Walther after seeing how I was still low and left, and he shot low and left and felt confident my irons are off.

According to the Walther manual, I understand how to adjust the irons, but here is my question: how do I (an inexperienced shooter) know when the irons are adjusted accurately? My concern is that I don't want to compensate for my low and left by adjusting the irons too much (assuming this is a thing).

Thanks in advance for any replies!

I am writing to share that my recent refill process was incredibly easy, problem-free, and stress-free.

January 2026 became a Pom member and purchased 6 months of tirz+b6 via BPI

April 23, 2026, after learning of the BPI shutdown, I requested a 6-month refill via the website and paid my $75

April 30, 2026, approved for 6 more months and was charged the fee minus the $75

May 2, 2026, the new vials will be delivered.

Thank you for the super-easy, streamlined process, Pom.

I’m relatively new to handgun shooting and looking for advice to improve. I’ve been shooting a Walther PDP Compact (4”) at about 5 yards at an indoor range and have put a few hundred (~500) rounds through it so far.

I’m starting to see consistent patterns in my targets:

• Grouping is improving overall
• Shots tend to cluster left of center (I’m right-handed)
• Occasional low-left hits, especially as I shoot more rounds

What I’m currently focusing on:

• Front sight focus (both eyes open)
• Smooth trigger press
• Grip: trying to keep strong hand relaxed and use more support-hand pressure
• High grip and working on keeping the gun aligned with my forearm
• Slight forward wrist lock

A few things I’ve noticed:

• My natural grip tends to point slightly left unless I consciously adjust
• I sometimes struggle to track the front sight during recoil (it comes back into focus quickly, but I lose it briefly)
• I suspect I may still be applying lateral pressure on the trigger or over-gripping with my strong hand

What I’m working on in practice:

• Slow fire, 5-round groups
• Focusing on “no sight movement” during trigger press
• Rebuilding my grip between mags to keep it consistent

Questions:

1. Does this sound like primarily a trigger control issue, grip issue, or both?
2. Any specific drills to eliminate a consistent left bias?
3. How do you best train yourself to track the front sight through recoil?
4. Any cues or techniques to keep the strong hand from overworking?

Appreciate any feedback or drills that helped you when you were at this stage.

Also, if this is normal pogression feel free to just tell me to relax and enjoy the journey 😄

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