Sunday, August 21, 2005
Gun Laws in France
Gun Laws in France
GUN LAWS -- FRANCE - From: Emmanuel Baechler
If you have to go to France and to practice self defense, you are in a pretty bad situation. Concealed carry is strictly fobidden, unless you are a policeman ON DUTY, or someone like that.
Nearly all autos calibers like .380 ACP, 9mm Para, .40S&W, and .45 ACP are considered as "war caliber" (1st category).
You can get AT MOST license for "war caliber" firearms (up to seven central percussion guns), and that's exclusively for target shooting.
For self defense, you will no more have the choice, if you can get a license for a such purpose (the frenchies are very restrictive), between .32 ACP, .38 Spal and .357 Magnum (4th category) those guns can be bought for Target shooting still with an authorisation.
Even worse, the shamy Schengen agrements, that France signed, forbid the import (ownership, manufacturing and use) of hollowpoint ammo in handguns.
May 29 1998 - French National Assembly votes to tighten gun laws
PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) -
The National Assembly, driven by fears that U.S.-style gun violence could one day spread to France, voted on Friday to tighten already rigid restrictions on the private ownership of firearms.
The legislation now must go to the Senate, which is expected to take it up in the autumn.
The bill flatly bans the purchase or possession of firearms or ammunition without official approval.
The state could authorise gun ownership only for:
Members of the military.
Members of a certified sporting association. -- Professional target shooters.
Individuals who require a weapon to exercise their profession.
Individuals whose physical safety is seriously threatened.
Private ownership of handguns was previously largely banned in France under a 1995 decree, although hunting rifles are freely sold.
Critics said the decree, which divided arms into eight categories ranging from weapons of war to collectors items and sets out distinct regulations for each category, was overly complex and riddled with loopholes.
There is also a lively black market arms trade in many poverty-stricken urban neighbourhoods, where crimes committed with firearms have been steadily on the rise in recent years.
Proposed by Socialist deputy Bruno Le Roux, the new legislation was backed by the assembly’s leftist majority but opposed by opposition conservatives.
Le Roux said the measure would "mean the end of gun sales in our country," reversing what he called a trend towards broad acceptance of firearms in French daily life.
"We don’t yet have daily gun tragedies in our country, but it would be wise to act before we do," he told Reuters.
However, conservative Gaullist deputy Thierry Mariani argued the measure was also "full of serious loopholes and will only add to the confusion which already exists on this sensitive issue."
He urged parliamentarians to delay action on the bill until the
government prepared comprehensive firearms legislation expected in early
1999 REUTERS@
15:36 05-29-98
GUN LAWS -- FRANCE - From: Emmanuel Baechler
If you have to go to France and to practice self defense, you are in a pretty bad situation. Concealed carry is strictly fobidden, unless you are a policeman ON DUTY, or someone like that.
Nearly all autos calibers like .380 ACP, 9mm Para, .40S&W, and .45 ACP are considered as "war caliber" (1st category).
You can get AT MOST license for "war caliber" firearms (up to seven central percussion guns), and that's exclusively for target shooting.
For self defense, you will no more have the choice, if you can get a license for a such purpose (the frenchies are very restrictive), between .32 ACP, .38 Spal and .357 Magnum (4th category) those guns can be bought for Target shooting still with an authorisation.
Even worse, the shamy Schengen agrements, that France signed, forbid the import (ownership, manufacturing and use) of hollowpoint ammo in handguns.
May 29 1998 - French National Assembly votes to tighten gun laws
PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) -
The National Assembly, driven by fears that U.S.-style gun violence could one day spread to France, voted on Friday to tighten already rigid restrictions on the private ownership of firearms.
The legislation now must go to the Senate, which is expected to take it up in the autumn.
The bill flatly bans the purchase or possession of firearms or ammunition without official approval.
The state could authorise gun ownership only for:
Members of the military.
Members of a certified sporting association. -- Professional target shooters.
Individuals who require a weapon to exercise their profession.
Individuals whose physical safety is seriously threatened.
Private ownership of handguns was previously largely banned in France under a 1995 decree, although hunting rifles are freely sold.
Critics said the decree, which divided arms into eight categories ranging from weapons of war to collectors items and sets out distinct regulations for each category, was overly complex and riddled with loopholes.
There is also a lively black market arms trade in many poverty-stricken urban neighbourhoods, where crimes committed with firearms have been steadily on the rise in recent years.
Proposed by Socialist deputy Bruno Le Roux, the new legislation was backed by the assembly’s leftist majority but opposed by opposition conservatives.
Le Roux said the measure would "mean the end of gun sales in our country," reversing what he called a trend towards broad acceptance of firearms in French daily life.
"We don’t yet have daily gun tragedies in our country, but it would be wise to act before we do," he told Reuters.
However, conservative Gaullist deputy Thierry Mariani argued the measure was also "full of serious loopholes and will only add to the confusion which already exists on this sensitive issue."
He urged parliamentarians to delay action on the bill until the
government prepared comprehensive firearms legislation expected in early
1999 REUTERS@
15:36 05-29-98
Friday, August 12, 2005
Actions By "T"
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281 565 6977, 281 277 4008
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Caliber conversions, auto pistol accurizing, muzzle brakes and compensators, action tuning, custom sight installation, you name it. Custom work can for range from $25 for slicking up a revalver's trigger pull to several thousand dollars for the finest of handcrafted weaponry.
But where do you go to find reputable, highly qualified pistolsmiths? How can you feel secure in trusting your best handguns to a stranger for custom work? Enter the American Handgunner's Club 100. The Club 100 is a roster of the best and the brightest in the pistolsmithing profession, a hand-chosen elite comprising best 100 pistolsmiths In North America.
A panel of seven experts selected the charter membership of the Club and succeeding members have been selected by American Handgunner staff cooperation with the American Pistolsmiths Guild.
Club 100 Criteria
TEXAS
ACTIONS BY "T"
Specializing in trigger and sear work in over 100 different revolver or semiauto models; street reliability packages, police actions; brochure and current articles available for $3 refundable on future work; sells custom 1911 parts and tools available by calling us direct or through our web site.
Teddy Jacobson / Pistolsmith (semi retired)
www.actionsbyt.com
281 565 6977, 281 277 4008
tjacobson@houston.rr.com
www.actionsbyt.blogspot.com
www.tacticalknives.blogspot.com
Monday, August 01, 2005
Springfield Armory "XD"
I HAVE NO PARTS FOR THIS SA "XD" PISTOL - FEB. 2009
XD EJECTOR Factory replacement ejectorWhen using non factory magazines with the XD you run the risk of breaking ejectors.Have extra on hand for that important match.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. installation
Price: $9.00 each, XD ejector out of Stock.
XD EXTRACTOR Factory replacement extractorExtractors can loose tension after thousands of rounds.Have extra on hand to make sure your XD is always working top notch.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. extractor disassebly
Price: $20.00 each, XD extractor out of stock.
XD FIRING PIN DAMPINING SPRING Factory dampining sring.Spring goes in front of firing pin and cushions impact of firing pin.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $2.00 each, XD firing pin dampining spring In Stock.
XD FIRING PIN Factory firing pin.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $23.00 each, XD firing pin out of Stock.
XD FIRING PIN SPRING Factory firing pin Spring.If you experence weak primer hits replace your firing pin spring.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, XD firing pin spring out of Stock.
XD FIRING PIN STATUS INDICATOR This pin sticks out of the back of the slide indicatingif the firing pin is ready to dischargeFor more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $6.00 each, XD firing pin status indiactor in Stock.
XD FIRING PIN RETAINER PIN This roll pin holds the firing pin.After disassembling the slide a few times this roll pin may need to be replacedFor more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $1.00 each, XD firing pin retainer pin out of Stock.
XD FRONT SIGHT Factory stock front sight.
Price: $15.00 each, XD front sight in Stock.
SUBCOMPACT RECOIL ASSEMBLY Stock subcompact recoil assemblySprings should be replaced periodicallyFor more information, instructions and pictures click here.
Price: $20.00 each, subcompact recoil assembly in Stock.
SERVICE MODEL RECOIL ASSEMBLY Stock 4inch XD service model recoil assemblySprings should be replaced periodicallyFor more information, instructions and pictures click here.
Price: $20.00 each, service model recoil assembly out of Stock.
LOCKING BLOCK XD-9 locking blockFor more information, instructions and pictures click here. Locking block disassembly
Price: $60.00 each, xd-9 locking block in Stock.
LOCKING BLOCK PIN/TRIGGER PIN DETENT Also known as the locking block/trigger pin retainerFor more information, instructions and pictures click here. Locking block disassembly
Price: $1.00 each, detent/retianer in Stock.
DISASSEMBLY LEVER Lever used in both field strip and detail disassembly.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Locking block disassembly
Price: $15.00 each, disassembly lever in Stock.
SUB-COMPACT DISASSEMBLY LEVER fits sub compactLever used for disassemblyFor more information, instructions and pictures click here. Locking block disassembly
Price: $15.00 each, sub compact disassembly lever in Stock.
FIRING PIN SAFETY SPRING fits any xd/hs2000For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Firing pin disassembly
Price: $1.00 each, firning pin safety spring in Stock.
FIRING PIN SPRING GUIDE This Piece is under spring tension and is easily lost while disassemblingFor more information, instructions and pictures click here. Firing pin disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, firing pin spring guide in Stock.
GRIP SAFETY PIN This pin holds the grip safety and grip safety spring in place.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Rear frame components disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, Grip safety pin in Stock.
GRIP SAFETY SPRING Grip safety spring is easily lost when disassembing the XD.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Rear frame components disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, Grip safety spring in Stock.
LOCKING BLOCK/TRIGGER PIN Pin holds the locking block and trigger in place.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. locking block disassembly
Price: $5.00 each, locking block pin/trigger pin in Stock.
LOCKING PLATE Locking plate holds the firing pin components in place.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $10.00 each, locking plate in Stock.
MAGAZINE CATCH Holds the magazine in place.For more information, instructions and pictures click here.
Price: $10.00 each, magazine catch in Stock.
MAGAZINE CATCH PIN Holds the magazine assembly in place.For more information, instructions and pictures click here.
Price: $3.00 each, Magazine catch pin in Stock.
MAGAZINE CATCH SPRING Spring for the magazine catch.For more information, instructions and pictures click here.
Price: $3.00 each, Magazine catch spring in Stock.
MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON Factory button.For more information, instructions and pictures click here.
Price: $7.00 each, Magazine release button in Stock.
SEAR Sear fits all model XD`sFor more information, instructions and pictures click here. rear frame components disassembly
Price: $10.00 each, sear out of Stock.
SEAR PIN Holds sear in place.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. rear frame components disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, sear pin in Stock.
SEAR SPRING 4.0kg sear spring.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. rear frame components disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, sear spring out of Stock.
SLIDE STOP LEVER Fits 4/5 inch xds.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Frame disassembly
Price: $15.00 each, slide stop lever in Stock.
SLIDE STOP SPRING Fits 4/5 inch xds.For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Frame disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, slide stop spring out of Stock.
TRIGGER BAR SPRING For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Frame disassembly
Price: $3.00 each, trigger bar spring in Stock.
TRIGGER BAR For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Frame disassembly
Price: $15.00 each, trigger bar out of Stock.
FIRING PIN SAFETY For more information, instructions and pictures click here. Firing pin safety disassembly
Price: $10.00 each, firing pin safety In Stock.
INDICATOR SPRING For more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $1.50 each, indicator spring in Stock.
FIRING PIN SAFETY LEVER For more information, instructions and pictures click here. frame disassembly
Price: $8.00 each, indicator spring out of Stock.
INDICATOR SMALL PIN For more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $2.00 each, indicator spring in Stock.
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR For more information, instructions and pictures click here. slide disassembly
Price: $6.00 each, loaded chamber indicator in Stock.
GRIP SAFETY For more information, instructions and pictures click here. frame disassembly
Price: $15.00 each, Grip Safety in Stock.
Teddy
