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    Range day Holy Crap moment this past Saturday!

    You read that right, I witnessed/was involved in a holy crap moment on the range this past weekend. It wasn't any of my students, but it sure had the potential to impact them. To those of you who are new to firearms: Just because you own a firearm DOES NOT in any way mean that you are...
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    Wounded vet fundraiser - Late Notice!

    Late notice! I found out about this on Saturday. So-Go Airsoft is holding a fundrasier for SGT Jesse McCart (Cabool) that was wounded by an IED in Afghanistan. Rehabbing in Texas. Who is involved: So-Go Airsoft, The Gun Show, Canovi and Associates....and YOU! When: Thursday...
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    Crossbreed holster developer Mark Craighead has passed

    I posted this in the General section as well, but with him being a Missourian I felt the need to post it here as well in the event that some of you don't go to the General section very often. Mark Craighead, the developer of the Crossbreed holster line has passed. Their Facebook page was...
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    Crossbreed holster developer Mark Craighead has passed

    Crossbreed's Facebook status was updated around 7pm this evening with an announcement that Mark Craighead, the developer of the Crossbreed holster line, had passed away. Mark will be missed by so many in the firearms community that his holsters will carry a new meaning, one of commemoration...
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    SIRT laser training pistol

    I finally have one of the Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) pistols built by Top Shot Season 3 runnerup Mike Hughes in-hand! I have this one for 30 days for T&E. The version that is currently in production is based on a Glock (M&P version is on the R&D blocks), an AR bolt is also...
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    Sticky Holster review!

    Due to a safety concern, I contacted Sticky Holsters regarding their product as it appeared to be a pocket holster marketed as an inside the waistband (IWB). The company was courteous enough to send me several items out of their product line. In an attempt to get comfortable enough to give these...
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    OC and CCW advantages and disadvantages -The Gun Show (springfield)

    Matt is going to be covering the advantages and disadvantages of OC and CCW on this Sunday's show! You can listen live at www.ksgf.com 3pm-5pm on Sunday. If you want to call the show I'll have the 800 number later today. Local: 417-447-5743 Toll free: 800-630-5743 Please don't make this show...
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    Necros Zombie shoot! Nov 5, 2011

    I know this isn't exactly cheap by any standards, but read what's involved to see if it's a viable option for you. Think: pistols, shotguns, combat rifles, machine gun stage, baseball bats, and crow bars! Date: Nov 5, 2011 Where: Bear Creek in Stockton, Mo What: 1st Annual Necros Zombie shoot...
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    3 year old in STL, preventable loss

    Folks, this story comes from some folks I know in St. Louis. A 3 year old was in a room unattended and discovered a loaded pistol. She wound up shooting herself in the head and died as a result of the traumatic injury from that shot. My heart goes out to the parents as this was preventable...
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    XD Competition model anyone?

    If any of you get a chance to wrap your mits around one of these, get us all some feedback. The XD has gone Competition! http://www.the-m-factor.com/html/home.html I'm a Glock 34 shooter and I honestly believe that if they can manage to get this into the production pistol class it will give...
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    Duracoat issues?

    Has anyone experienced any major issues with Duracoat? I know it can wear on holster contact areas just like bluing will, but that's not the issue yet. I had my Desert Eagle 45ACP returned to me with it's new finish (2 coats of Tactical Coyote Brown, 1 coat of matte finish, and hard baked)...
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    July is Bring a Friend for Free Month!

    You read that right folks! Here's the message from Matt, so I hope to see some of you soon. Bring a Friend for FREE in July!!!!!! (yes, absolutley free) To Celebrate the 4th of July and the freedoms our Founding Fathers fought to give us, Canovi & Associates is offering an AMAZING deal for...
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    3rd Annual Military Shoot June 25th!

    I'm not sure how, but I don't think I posted this so I apologize for the short notice. Are you currently in the military? Would you like an opportunity to receive advanced handgun training at minimal to no cost to you? Well June 25th is your chance! Canovi and Associates will be holding...
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    Visiting Arkansas for a few days

    Can I carry in Condition 1: chambered? I'll be in CC mode the entire visit. I've been all over Arkansas law and cannot find any clear definition on: Loaded. I also see that the concealed carry statute is muddied. I didn't get why it would say that the firearm violation does not apply: IF a...
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    Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser/shootout!

    July 9th, 2011 Shootout from 9am-4pm, prizes and raffles 4pm-5pm. Giveaways throughout the day. 15 yard bulls-eye shootout. Run-whatcha-brung! $15 entry fee to shoot, but you can come and watch or buy a raffle ticket without shooting. Multiple shootout entries will be allowed, but just 1 per...
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    Wounded Warrior fundraiser - July 9th, 2011

    Canovi and Associates will be holding a Wounded Warrior fundraiser, all proceeds will be donated to Wounded Warrior. Date: July 9th, 2011 Location: Ozark Shooters Complex 759 US Highway 65 Walnut Shade, Mo. 417-443-3093 Shoot type: Bulls-eye Firearm...
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    $5 Million dollar bounty for ICE agent's killer?

    You folks are going to love this one! Not only was this a direct result of projects "gunrunner" and "fast and furious", but now the Fed is offering up OUR tax dollars to the tune of Five Million dollars (that's 6 zeroes) as a bounty for the killer. I'm claiming that bounty right now! Anyone...
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    Executive Protection Operator's Course

    Canovi and Associates will be holding an Executive Protection Op's Course April 7-10, 2011. This is a full 4 day course, so prepare for that. Cost is $500 per student. Here's the info you'll want to know: http://www.mattcanovi.com/index.php?option=com_seminar&Itemid=154
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    The Gun Show on KSGF this past Sunday, listen to the 2nd hour!

    Rep. Leach on The Gun Show on KSGF this past Sunday! I had the opportunity to be on the air with Matt Canovi this past Sunday on the Gun Show which airs on KSGF radio. My portion was to conduct an on-air review of the Kel-Tec RFB, but that's not what's important. What is important is the 2nd...
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