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Southwest Firearms

General Discussion Discussion of popular firearm topics, education and training, gun safety, concealed carry, maintenance, gunsmithing, preparedness, and more.

New Member Introductions

Welcome to our community! Grab a chair and tell us a bit about yourself.
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General Firearm Discussion

Our most popular section for general gun talk and firearm-related discussion.
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Whats the one gun you want but know you will never own.

Education & Training

Firearm education, gun safety, training classes, first aid, mental preparedness, tactical strategies, theoretical situations, and more.
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Baseline Dryfire book by Ben Stoeger

Defensive Carry & Self Defense

Open carry, concealed carry, constitutional carry, EDC rigs, concealed handgun licenses, strategies, and tactics in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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Have you heard of Stopbox?

Maintenance & Gunsmithing

Questions and discussion about all aspects of firearm care and maintenance, troubleshooting, gunsmithing, refinishing, and repair.
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Panzar AR57 Super Safety Working, No welding, Semi Auto Bolt. Brrrrt Long Time

Preparedness & Survival

What-if scenarios, emergency plans, bug out vehicles, HAM radios, skill building, food storage, water purification, shelter, and more.
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SHTF scenario what do you have in your truck or car to make it home to loved one's.

Off Topic

This section is for non-firearm topics, so join us around the campfire and let us know what's on your mind
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Where To Shoot Outdoors

Great Deals

Share, discuss, and vote on retail deals for firearms, parts, accessories, ammunition, optics, and more
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Radical Firearms Rifle AR 6.5 Grendel 18" 15rd - $399.99

Southwest Activities & Information Firearm-related events, pro-gun activism, outdoor shooting areas, competitive shooting, hunting, fishing, gun shops, ranges, and more in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico

Firearm Laws & Legal

Information, questions, and discussion about current federal, state, and local firearm laws in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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New Mexico WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE SB17 BILL THEY ARE TRYING TO PASS?

Firearm Legislation & Activism

Information, questions, and discussion about proposed federal, state, and local firearm legislation, as well as pro-gun activism efforts in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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Arizona A question for Arizona residents

Firearm-Related News

Firearm-related news in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, the United States, and around the world.
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Arizona ARIZONA STATE 1000 YARD CHAMPIONSHIP

Competitive Shooting

The place to discuss 3 gun, IDPA, skeet, trap, clays, cowboy action, and any other kind of competitive shooting.

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Shooting Match Video

Southwest Hunting

Hunting big game, small game, varmint, waterfowl, upland game bird, and everything else in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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Can fire smoke conceal human scent ?

Southwest Fishing

Everything pertaining to fishing in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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Who Fly Fishes

Outdoor Shooting Areas

Information and discussion on where to shoot for free outdoors in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico
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Anyone shoot at the Dry Gulch area in Delta, CO?

Firearm-Related Business & Retail

Discussion about manufacturers, gun shops, clubs, ranges, gunsmiths, and other firearm-related businesses in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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Long shot, trying to remember the name of a 'smith from 20 + years ago

Southwest Firearms Events

Discussion of gun shows, competitions, pro-gun rallies, and other firearm-related events in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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Gun Show in Ruidoso N.M. Nov. 22 & 23.

Firearm Specific Sections Questions and discussion about various types of firearms

Handgun Discussion

Questions and discussion about all types of handguns, including semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, and more
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THE SHOOTIST Cowboy Action shooting Not 45 LONG colt Ruger 55yards full charge 250 gr using stick to steady more

Rifle Discussion

Questions and discussion about all types of rifles, including semi-automatic, bolt-action, and more
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Just Ordered - SB-21 Daniel Defense Ddm4 V7

Shotgun Discussion

Questions and discussion about all types of shotguns, including pump action, semi-automatic, break action, and more
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12 gauge 4 buck & BBs low recoil shells into a dell laptop i was shooting low

Rimfire Discussion

Questions and discussion about all types of handguns and rifles using rimfire ammunition
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22LR marlin Xt-22 hits can every shot 55 yards hi point 9mm carbine only once

NFA Weapon Discussion

Questions and discussion about machine guns, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, suppressors, destructive devices, and AOW's
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Difficult to acquire a can for 6.5 prc?

Black Powder Discussion

Questions and discussion about black powder rifles, pistols, shotguns, and more
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Resources for researching 19th century flintlock musket?

Air Gun Discussion

Questions and discussion about air powered guns and accessories
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What is the most accurate airgun you have owned?

Knife & Other Weapon Discussion

Questions and discussion about knives, bows, spatulas, pointy sticks, cacti, etc
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Hunting vs Tactical Knives

Accessories & Maintenance Questions and discussion about ammunition, reloading, firearm accessories, scopes and optics, gun safes, maintenance, and repair

Ammunition & Reloading

Questions and discussion about ammunition, from .17 to 22mm and everything in between
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45 Long colt 225 Gr Hornady FXT loads no#2 acurate powder out of a ruger

Gear & Accessories

Questions and discussion about firearm gear and accessories
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Well designed target stand

Sights, Scopes, & Optics

Questions and discussion about all types of firearm sights, scopes, and optics
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Prism scopes anyone?

Gun Safes & Secure Storage

Questions and discussion about gun safes and secure firearm storage
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Buying Liberty Safe - Mechanical or Keypad?

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Old Classifieds System

Archived ads from our old classifieds system.
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