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My blood lead level was 4.4 mcg/dL in January, and now it’s 8.5 🤦🏻‍♂️. I’m really worried because I’ve been training more and taking more competition classes. Ugh 😩
I already use D-Lead wipes, detergent, and body and hand wash. Heck, I even set up my own doffing station in the garage. Does anyone have any other suggestions, or am I overthinking this? Maybe I should take a break for a while.

What do you guys know about ar15discounts.com? I have never used them for parts before. Are they decent?

What's up, everyone! Recently hit the range with a few friends to test out their Glock 19 & Springfield SA-35 (super fun as well!).

After getting back from the range, I realized I really wanted a handgun that would be fun at the range, good to tinker with over time, and good for home defense. I may eventually carry it, but I'm a pretty large guy at 6'4 so I feel pretty confident carrying any size handgun. My budget is somewhere around $1500 max. The cheaper, the better, since that leaves me some room for an optic, magwell customization, range trip (ammo ofc) etc.

So far I think I've narrowed it down to the following:

CZ Shadow 2 Carry: I can find it for around $800 I think. It seems like a really high choice for most people when it comes to potential competition/range handguns. A bit on the higher end, but it seems like a good place to start with some modified examples that would allow for tinkering.

S&W M&P 2.0 Carry Comp: I can get this for around $600. Huge ceiling for modifying it to exactly what I want, but I'm not a huge fan of striker-fired handguns overall. This might be one that I purchase just to have a striker-fired handgun, but I'm not sure if it would ever be my favorite. I really like the look of this one out of the box and would plan to install an Apex trigger ASAP after breaking it in. Also not sure if I want the aluminum frame or polymer.

Tisas B9R DS/Tisas Carry 9 DS Comp: I REALLY like this one, and it might end up being my favorite, just as an intro into the 2011 world. I think these are highly modifiable; the internals seem great. It seems like you can get the pistol exactly where you want it to be eventually, and you're left with a great starter 2011 that, after some trigger adjustments, punches far above its weight. Pricier than other options on my list if I go with the Carry 9 DS Comp, as I typically see that one around $1200, while the B9R is significantly less at around $700 (I would plan on getting a comp/port custom job on the B9R).

Is there anything else that I should be considering that is similar to these options? I may end up getting the S&W either way, as I get to take advantage of the rebate they have for now, which is why it's $600. I'm a big fan of the Caniks as well, but I don't see the benefit of most striker-fired pistols compared to the M&P 2.0, as I have heard a lot of good things from people my size regarding the trigger guard and the overall size of the pistol.

So recently I got to shoot a Glock in a chassis with a brace and it was a ton of fun. Been thinking about getting a 9mm and a 10mm (eventually) to put in a chassis, the 10mm I don’t have a ton of options but I’m a little overwhelmed with all the 9mm options, especially with the LEO trade in options. What’s the best, cheapest 9mm Glock I can get? Especially the LEO trade in options? Since it’s going straight into the chassis I don’t need to have an especially nice one as long as it fits and is reliable, I have a BG2.0 for carry and a ported CZ p10 for “normal” pistol shooting so the odds of me shooting it bare is pretty low.

Edit- looking at the recover tactical, which can also take PSA daggers and canniks but idk if they’re gunna be cheaper than an LEO Glock

Any recommendations?

I think I know what chassis I’m getting but recs on that are welcome too!

Trying to keep it around 2k per rifle, apparently. I'm going to try my luck at getting one.

https://www.military.com/more-than-100000-surplus-m14-rifles-are-approved-for-sale-to-the-public

I have a training class Saturday and the only vehicle I have available to me is my motorcycle. 2009 Yamaha FZ6 for those who are curious. The class was rescheduled due to the range catching on fire (not my fault) and I really do t want to have to reschedule again.

My main line of thought would be a backpack big enough to fit an AR that’s broken down to an upper and lower. I do have a case thst has back pack straps, but I’d rather not use it since it would become a wind sail.

Edit: I’ll also need to bring 200 rounds of ammo (loose per class rules) extra mags and my ppe

I apologize if this has already made the rounds here. This happened about three months ago. The cop was responding to a report of a suspicious man possibly carrying a bomb in a bag near a school. First, you would think the cop would have already drawn his gun when the guy ignored his commands to drop the bag and reached into it, instead. Then, he completely missed after firing a fusillade of shots. I’ve heard cops have a rep for not being the best shots. Someone needs some mandatory range time. He could have gotten himself or a bystander killed.