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Im pleased that the ATF has approved my request to exempt Alabama conceal carry permit holders from having to undergo additional background checks each time they want to buy a firearm, said Attorney General Strange. Alabama concealed carry permit holders in good standing have already passed a background check and there is no need to force them to submit to additional checks if they intend to buy a firearm within five years of receiving their permit. "Strange said the U.S. Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have agreed to his request for an exemption to the mandatory National Instant Criminal Background Check, provided the Alabama conceal carry permit was issued on or after August 1, 2013, and within the past five years by the state, and that the permit has not expired under state law." http://whnt.com/2016/02/26/alabama-conceal-carry-permit-holders-now-exempt-from-background-checks-when-purchasing-firearms/

Learning to shoot long guns left handed is going to be a chore. But something I'm definitely going to start working on. I'm sure the benefits of being an ambidextrous shooter with long guns will extend beyond the eye dominance issue. I've only shouldered a rifle to the left once or twice, any suggestions or recommendations as to how to start training this?

I don't see any of them shooting long guns... Which was what my primary concern is, as stated in my previous post.

Thanks for the input fellas. I'm not sure it'll have a big impact with pistol shooting since a slight shift to the left to aim left eyed feels natural since it's how I've been shooting forever. Was more curious about the rifle shooting really. A Google search turned up several different articles with different techniques and as stated before, I'm very new to the sport. Taking most of what I find on google with a bit of skepticism, I figured the amount of experience on the forums here would be an outstanding resource to tap into. Two articles I'd read said cross dominant shooters groups tend to be larger, and high left. Which seems to be true with my groups for now as well. I've probably shot more in the last few months than in my life, but have yet to participate in a match due to work schedule. I'd seen quite a few people quote "practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent" and wanted to break any bad habits or poor technique caused by cross dominance asap. And possibly find a training technique to help reign in my groups a bit as well. I frequently train with a friend that got me interested in the sport that's helped with other aspects of my technique like grip, draw and reloads. He thinks the cross dominance is no big deal, and says really the only time to have both eyes open on the rifle is short range targets and that I wouldn't need to learn shooting left handed for that specific situation. It's something I'll have to check out next time I go to the range.

I'm left eye dominant and right handed. New to the shooting sports and have been training with a friend on several different drills. Ive seen multiple postings on keeping both eyes open while shooting and have a hard time accomplishing that. I have to lean my head to the right a bit for pistol and close the left to use my scope. Anyone have any experience in overcoming this?

May have to see if I can get some $ out of the SDB and Lee for a 550. I thought about that forgot to list it as an option

Just getting into shooting sports and reloading, I was on the lookout for a good deal on reloading equipment. I found and purchased a Dillon Square Deal B with dies and a lot of the other required equipment. But no 9mm dies. The day after buying this reloader a friend offered me his Lee Pro 1000 with a pile of dies and tumbler and all sorts of stuff for $50. I simply couldn't pass that up. The dies won't work with the Dillon. The Lee press is in bad condition, rusted and will need some part replacements. Now I'm not sure which setup would be the better way to go so I thought I'd ask for some advice/opinions from a more experienced group (you fine folks at Enos's!). 1) Buy a 9mm conversion for the DSB and pass the in-needed equipment on to a friend that would repair and use it. Then swap between 9mm and .40 whenever needed. 2) Clean up and use the Lee for 9mm and the DSB for .40 My reloading bench is 4' long so I think I can accommodate both presses in my shop, if not I could always build a new table. Haven't yet checked if the Lee can do rifle rounds, if it has the capability to do .223 then that would likely put me in favor of using both presses. I welcome and appreciate any feedback or suggestions you folks may have.

That's where all the are the matches I've ended up having to cancel due to work were. Friend of mine shoots those pretty regular. He's the guy that's got me into the sport. Still buying gear and trying to get a proper setup. The forums here have been a lot of information but it can be a bit overwhelming. Always hesitate to ask something in a post and end up digging through the threads looking for what I was going to ask. Get sidetracked by other interesting threads, next thing ya know I've been cruising the forums for an hour. I'm brand new to shooting sports so I've got a lot to learn. Really excited though

North Alabama, About 5 mins from the Tn state line. Ardmoreish. Work in Huntsville. Have signed up for a few matches in Woodville but each time I do we end up having to work

Hey fellas. I'm new to the competitive shooting scene, and really excited about getting into it. A buddy of mine recommended these forums and I can tell from the USPSA tips above that this will be an outstanding resource. Looking forward to my first match. If I'm ever able to get a weekend off work that is...