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Posted: 1/1/2014 11:51:26 PM EDT
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Hi fellow Illini, Happy New Year!! I'm Jeff out of Byron Il. I'm a retired Jack of most trades, Master of a few. I have 22's thru 308 with a couple stuck in the middle. A little hunting(deer/turkey/fox or any problem varmints) and fishing(catfish/crappie or whatever bites the damn hook) and 5 acre homestead with horses(3), dogs(3), cats(lost count) and of course shooting take up most of my time and money. I've been around for awhile, figured I was on a few lists (Retired Mil-USA ,NRA Life Member, Ar10 owner-OK it's an LR308AP4, no criminal record and some others I'm sure), so I finally decided to join the fray. Hope to swap a few stories/bs, knowledge/derp, and laughter/tears with you folks and the rest of the Hive. Hang loose and never say uncle!! Later 1Bool
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/3/2014 11:53:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 5nolans]
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Mike
Bloomington (transplant from Florida due to job) IT Professional NRA Life, NRA RSO Veteran and active in local shooting club My Facebook Firearm Gallery |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/5/2014 12:20:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LawVic81]
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Howdy. Longtime lurker, new member in the western burbs -- Glen Ellyn. Mostly pistol, AR/carbine comp, and trap.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/14/2014 6:43:13 PM EDT
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Hello fellow Illinois folk
Tony Chicago/Palatine I work in TV/Film I own a Windham AR as well as a few other .22 rifles and a over/under 12guage |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/15/2014 7:01:38 PM EDT
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Bob
just east of Dixon Farmer/Beef Producer Weapons- pistols, rifles, shotguns prefer AR platform & Rem 700's got my 1st M-16 in 1967 for free dammit- they took it back a few years later. really like the AR15 retro forum |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2014 7:47:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: megabro11]
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Name is Eric, 18 , located outside of Chicago in Glen Ellyn avid AR-15 shooter/builder. Hardcore Libertarian on most issues, Life NRA member
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2014 2:33:28 AM EDT
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Luke
Springfield area Prior service usmc First gun was a H&R single shot 20Ga from my old man. Keep telling the wife I only have 10 guns so that's what I'll tell you. |
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Posted: 1/26/2014 9:48:41 PM EDT
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Kt
Southwestern Mad Co Insurance sales by day & NRA Pistol/ Illinois FCCL Instructor by night The Well Armed Woman Chapter Leader Pistol, Hunting, Trap, AR's. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/15/2014 1:39:15 PM EDT
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Tom here
Life long gun nut, and I make no apologies to anybody for that. Currently in Oswego, originally from Sterling U.S. Army vet, Berlin Brigade 6th Infantry, Ft Knox Ky 194th Armored Brigade 54th Infantry Holder of C&R license  
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IL, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2014 7:52:27 PM EDT
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Jeremy
Sycamore, IL |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2014 12:24:32 AM EDT
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Ledanek
Bolingbrook Medical field/ hospital USMC 89-92 (???...getting old) ..now owner BCM mid-length |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2014 5:33:27 AM EDT
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SW Chicago burbs
Nuclear industry Libertarian/Constitutionalist AR's, HK's, and a few Glocks |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2014 9:05:30 PM EDT
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SW burbs
USN Vet Physics research enabler by day Beer and TV by night Blackhawks season ticket holder. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2014 10:19:48 PM EDT
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Name: Matthew
Loc: Northern IL Firearms EXP: I've fired a variety of firearms, though I don't own many. My favorites have been the SCAR-16s and the Glock 17, and Beretta M9. I'm so Tacticool, I know. 'Bout me: I love military history and politics. I spend quite a bit of my time thinking about my political opinions and their strengths and weaknesses and how I can best defend them. My favorite genre of music is Heavy metal. I'm a huge fan of PC gaming. At the moment, my game of choice if Halo 1's multiplayer. Doom, Borderlands, and the ARMA Series have been some of my favorites. My favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 12:11 because I very much value self-discipline and facing the consequences of my own actions, unlike so much of the culture around me. I strive for excellency in all things in life, because the way I see it, generally speaking, the more effort you put into something, the more you're going to get out of it. I'm an extremely loyal friend and would gladly fight and die for my closest friends. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2014 6:31:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Supersharpshooter]
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Rozz
NW Burbs Design/build data centers for a living I'm a lifer when it comes to guns. I own a Sig P226, Beretta 92FS and am looking to purchase a rifle this year Hobbies are fishing, guns, anything related to technology, building PC's/gaming, and music. I am not a big fan of people that lack common sense. Who wants to go to the range? |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2014 9:03:55 PM EDT
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Rick
Kane County 9mm, 1911, 357 |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2014 8:40:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: alexander217]
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Cody 24
pipe fitter, Sullivan area all about Harleys, my lil boys, welding, shooting any chance i get & being a Patriot. Biting @ the bit to get underway  (jig issues)
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Posted: 9/3/2014 3:51:14 AM EDT
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Dustin, 26
Belleville, IL (Scott AFB Area) Active Duty Air Force Life long gun lover, New gun owner Ham Radio Operator |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 9/9/2014 3:20:01 PM EDT
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Nate
Waterloo Area Christian, Husband, American Couple ARs, couple pistols, 2 scatter guns. Not many So IL folks on here, representin' the south 
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IL, USA
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Posted: 9/17/2014 3:33:33 PM EDT
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Mike
SW Chicago suburbs NRA life member and multi discipline instructor Illinois concealed carry instructor. Obviously love guns, ride a Harley, 2 kids. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2014 1:32:20 PM EDT
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Checking in, I'm Will just an enginerd in the naperville area, looking to learn a lot here
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IL, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:44:11 PM EDT
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Mike
DuPage County Sell Power Equipment AR-15, 1911, XDM, XDS, Shotguns |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2014 10:15:11 AM EDT
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TJ
Kankakee County Railroad Construction Industry by day. Beer drinker by night. Safe is full. Other safe is full. AR, AK, SKS, M1, 1911, Win Mag, hell, sometimes I forget. Hunt when I can, fish when I can, shoot when I can, fuck when I can. 3% |
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Posted: 11/10/2014 6:59:12 PM EDT
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Justin
Southern Illinois Williamson County have 3 AR-15's AR-22 Sig 1911 Springfield XD 9 Springfield XDM 9 5 Shotguns Savage 99 .308 Savage 99 .300 2 - Ruger 10/22 Remington Nylon 66 Winchester 94/22 Winchester 94 30/30 Thats about it. I am a maintenance engineer. love fishing and hunting |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2014 3:34:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: XxFREAKxX]
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Murrayville area (south of Jacksonville)
Life long gun nut NRA member Illinois State Militia |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 12/4/2014 2:35:24 PM EDT
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Nick, 30 years old
Near Jacksonville, IL Specialty Gas Distributor (Medical gases, breathalyzer calibration gases, welding mixes, ETC) Hunted when I was younger, just renewed my FOID about 3 years ago. Recently got back into hunting and looking for anyone who wants to go/ has property to hunt on. Got a few 22's, a Mossberg 500, an AR pistol, and a few handguns |
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Posted: 12/12/2014 5:05:09 PM EDT
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Mike
Rockford, IL Member at Pine Tree and Rochelle Wildlife Club New to this area of the forum. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2014 12:59:02 AM EDT
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Jaymie
Alton (across the river from STL) Technical Sales and account management Been shooting off and on over the years since I was 11 and in boy scouts. I like shooting trap and skeet. Currently own 2 H&R shotguns...1 for skeet and rifled barrel for deer and the other is a shorty for home protection. I also own a Taurus CT40 carbine, a Taurus .38 special, and a Ruger 10/22. Never owned an AR, but I've shot my fair share. Building my first AR as we speak. Next gun will hopefully be a 1911. I am a Chevy truck fan and I am currently building a 1970 C10 short bed. Looking forward to learning from this site :) |
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Posted: 12/23/2014 10:33:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TechOps]
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Patrick
Southern Illinois Work very hard and a lot, but play hard also. I like to twist lead and train. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 12/30/2014 7:24:08 PM EDT
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Name: SHAD0WF0X
Northwest Burbs Hobby: Cycling, Woodworking, New to Guns and already got the bug. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2015 12:29:21 AM EDT
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Hello Illinois AR family!
Mike Tinley Park IT professional Just built my first AR, have a few pistols. Wife and I are really enjoying this "hobby" |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2015 7:21:57 PM EDT
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Terry
Union electrician Southwest suburbs Always liked the AK but in the last few years have wanted to get an AR while you still can. just started ordering the parts for my first biuld. Already planning the next ha ha. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/29/2015 1:21:21 PM EDT
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Tell us your name… Ron
Where you live… In a house. In the vicinity of Northern IL University. What you do… My girlfriend when she lets me. Otherwise, I'm a desk jockey doing Materials Management for a small local company. What your firearms interest and/or experience is... Interested in building at least one MSR and understand the platform more in depth- I own one commercial built unit, Also wanting to learn more of a long range shooting discipline (600 yards +). Been reloading for a few years, but need to start doing bottleneck cartridges. Been around firearms/shooting most of my life. I enjoy the outdoors, shooting, fishing, camping etc... I am an NRA Life/Sustaining Member, ISRA Member, ASC Member, IL CCL Holder . |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2015 1:26:48 PM EDT
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Loren from Springfield, IL. Work unarmed security. Got some ARs and Glocks. Would like to get around to getting a CCW at some point.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/9/2015 3:39:58 PM EDT
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Hello fellow Illinoisans! My name is Allen and I'm from Crook County. I'm a purchasing agent for a wholesale distributor in Indiana. I own a Taurus pt 24/7 9mm, Stoeger Cougar .40, Beretta PX4 sub-compact .40, and as of yesterday I am the proud new owner of a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 MOE!!
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Posted: 2/23/2015 4:33:01 AM EDT
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Tell us your name: Hi, I'm Jason
Where you live: Collinsville What you do: IT, my area is in security What your firearms interest and/or experience is: recently got involved in them, I've had my FOID for less then two months and have a Nano, PT 709 Slim, 10/22 Target, and am building my first AR. I do not hunt, so all my time is spent at the range, just applied for my C&R and may attempt to get a higher grade of FFL in the future. My interests revolve around precision shooting and building/configuring firearms. Wouldn't mind taking some gun smithing courses. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2015 8:24:16 PM EDT
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Tell us your name… Brett Where you live… Kane County What you do… Executive Protection and Private Military Contracting What your firearms interest and/or experience is... Former Marine 0311, just moved here from Az so this sucks |
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USA
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Posted: 3/12/2015 3:18:22 AM EDT
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Student from the Collinsville/Edwardsville area here. not planning on sticking around here for long though.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/23/2015 6:34:38 PM EDT
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Hi
My name is Andy. I live in the Peoria area. I am in IT at a large manufacturer and I also teach Illinois CCL and NRA instruction. With my firearms business I get to buy a lot of different kinds of pistols. Several years ago I bought a RRA lower and a WOA Varmiter upper, and later added a RRA R3 upper. Tomorrow I am putting together my PSA / FN franken-pistol. I have gleaned a lot of information from this site over the years, about time I joined. best mqqn |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:23:46 AM EDT
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Tell us your name… Ryan
Where you live… Champaign What you do… Clinical Research Anything firearms related interests me really. Started shooting when I was young but didn't get too deep until the last 8-10 years or so. Moving to Champaign in the next couple weeks, hoping that the Illinois HTF can help me in the process of becoming acclimated to the IL firearms environment. Looking forward to posting and getting to know the new crew. 
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IL, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2015 4:40:24 PM EDT
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Tell us your name- Zack
Where you live- Springfield What you do- CPA Love all things firearms and have recently started reloading. If anyone wants to go shooting send me a message. I have a couple ARs, an AK, Shotgun, 22 rifle, a few pistols. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2016 1:21:36 AM EDT
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Jim
Southern IL. Business Owner Been into guns / knives / militaria basically my whole life. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2016 12:32:21 PM EDT
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Cody
Monee, IL (Will county area) Work retail at a hardware store Right now I am building my first upper, and just purchased my first pistol. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2016 3:44:50 PM EDT
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Chris
Bloomington Work for that big company in town Pistols of all types. I favor all 1911's, especially my Kimber, Glocks of any size, Colt revolvers AR-15's, AK47, SKS, Mosin Nagant, Mauser I've been shooting for over 40 years. 22 of them have been in the Army. Combat deployment to Afghanistan with an Infantry Company as a FISTer in 2011-2012. Currently, I am very much enjoying trap and skeet shooting at Darnall's on a regular basis |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2016 4:22:07 PM EDT
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Hi, I'm John
In DuPage Commodity markets I'm a shotgunner at heart, love skeet and sporting clays. Reload 12 and 20 ga target loads, some hunting loads. Have various bolt, lever action rifles and now an AR platform 5.56! Reload for those too. Have pistol and reload little for that also. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2016 4:44:17 PM EDT
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Hello All,
Names Sam Live in Springfield area I'm in Information Technology Been in shooting sports for years. My Son and I like target shooting and other outdoor sports. We're doing our 1st LR SPR build and I've learned a lot from trolling around on here figured I would setup a membership. I'm just getting started in gathering information on getting involved with some local 3-gun competitions. So I'll take any advice or recommendations on that front as well. God bless NRA for life! |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2016 10:04:30 PM EDT
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Howdy.
I'm Bill. I live in Bloomington-Normal, transplant from Dupage County. ISU alum. I work in landscaping. I like guns. AKs, ARs, handguns, ect. Like goofy guns from the 80s and 90s. I am also a fairly big knife nut.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/1/2016 10:06:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Boats75]
[#48]
My name is Jon
I Live in Lake Zurich I'm retired Navy work at Camping World Into shooting, most of my stuff is Daniel Defense or Glock. Also like camping and other outdoor stuff. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 11/21/2016 7:23:41 PM EDT
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Tell us your name… Tomeco
Where you live… Clinton, IL What you do… I own a small gun shop and firearm training school What your firearms interest and/or experience is... I am an NRA Instructor. I also teach various other classes such as tactical rifle. I am a concealed carry instructor. I used to work as armed security in the projects on the south side of Chicago. I also have various certifications from state and federal authorities. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 12/6/2016 1:24:44 PM EDT
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Dave
Springfield Financial Stuff Hunting, trap/sporting clays, general firearm collector Enjoy every type of rifle/shotgun and revolvers |
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