I support all efforts to find and return our MIA's back to US soil. I pray that our soldiers captured by enemy forces will be return unharmed. We should never abandon our support for those who serve our country in our military forces. MIA's: You Are Not Forgotten !

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Michael Grimaila shooting a Beretta BM-59

I am proud to be an American and live in a country where the government still trusts it's civilian population with the responsibility of firearm ownership. I believe in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I enjoy exercising my Second Amendment rights as a U.S. citizen. I believe that the lawful ownership and use of firearms is a right enumerated to law abiding individuals by our Bill of Rights. The first ten amendments to the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES are called the Bill of Rights because they provide basic legal protection for individual rights. With each right comes a responsibility (Unfortunately, many people forget this aspect of living in our great country). I believe that only those individuals who are responsible should posses firearms.

I strongly support our local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in their battle against those who choose to break the law. I do not support, condone, or affiliate with those who have set up their own private militia or hate group.

Title II (National Firearms Act) Firearms

I enjoy shooting many different firearms, but I especially enjoy Title II firearms. Title II firearms include machineguns, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and suppressed firearms. Contrary to popular belief, NFA firearms can be LEGALLY owned by individuals in most states. Note that some states prohibit NFA firearm ownership by individuals. These firearms are severely restricted and require an extensive background check to own. An interesting fact is that a legally registered NFA firearm has NEVER been used by a civilian to commit a crime. This is for good reason, a simple violation of the NFA is punishable by 10 years in Federal prision and a $250,000.00 fine ! For more information, contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. If you are interested in owning a NFA firearm, I have condensed a brief overview of the process:

• Read the NFA FAQ to see if your state allows individual ownership of Title II firearms.
• Find the NFA firearm you are interested in by visiting with your local Class II or Class III firearms dealer.
• Fill out the BATF Form 4 in duplicate that your Class II or Class III dealer prepares for you which contains the description, caliber, and serial number of the NFA firearm(device).
• Visit with your local Police Chief, Sheriff, Prosecuting District Attorney, or Federal Court Judge and obtain the required CLEO signoff. I would recommend you only seek this certification if you are of high moral character and are a VERY responsible person.
• Get fingerprinted in duplicate by your local law enforcement agency.
• Get two passport photographs taken.
• Write a $200 check payable to the "US Department of Treasury" for the required Federal NFA tax.
• Pay your Class III dealer for the firearm.
• Return the package to your Class III dealer and they will forward the whole package to the NFA branch of the BATF in Washington, D.C.
• Wait up to six months for sucessfull completion of your Federal, State, and Local background check.
• When you receive an approved Form 4, pick up your long awaited NFA firearm.
• Have fun, be safe, be responsible.

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Check out the Knob Creek on the Brazos Fall 1998 Shoot photos.

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Please don't shoot ammunition of questionable origin though your expensive NFA registered machinegun ! The following pictorial display shows what can happen when you try to save money purchasing surplus, loose packaged ammuntion instead of the slightly more expensive factory sealed ammunition. Check out the results of shooting Paragon surplus ammunition in a registered receiver M16. Please note that the ammunition in question was advertised as low cost, loose packed ammuntion.

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Here is a copy of the M11/9 owners manual for those who did not get a copy with their JLM purchase. Click on the manual below:

Here is a copy of the MAC M10/45 owners manual in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Class 3 / Title II Firearm Related Sites

• Chris Smith's Web Site
• F.J. Vollmer Web Site
• Sturmgewehr Web Site
• Danbrew's BATF Forms Page
• Tom Bowers, Purveyor of Submachine Gun Parts
• Tom Bower's Machine Gun Board
• Tom Bower's NFA Ad Board
• Kent Lomont
• South Florida Specialty Firearms
• Sickboy's Gun Collection
• Dalphon - Military Weapons Sale Board
• Security Arm - Firearm Photograph Database

I am a member of the United States Practical Shooting Association. The USPSA is the governing body of USA ISPC shooters. I am a member of my local IPSC chapter called the "Brazosland Pistoleros". We shoot at the Arrowhead Gun Club range on the fourth Sunday morning of each month at 9AM.

I enjoy target shooting with my SKS 7.62x39mm rifle. If you have an SKS, check out the owners manual for the SKS Type 56 rifle. It contains standard information on the assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and safe handling of this rifle.

I believe there is a constitutional right to own and bear firearms. I am a member of the National Rifle Association of America, the Second Amendment Foundation, and the The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

Click on the Concealed Handgun License above for more information. I am a firm believer in the Second Amendment to the US Consitution. I believe our founding fathers secured our right to self-defense. For this reason, I hold a Texas Concealed Hangun License (CHL). I believe that a state which issues CHL's to qualified individuals is a safer place to live. CHL holders help reduce crime by acting as a deterrent to potential violent criminals who prey on law-abiding citizens.

If you need more convincing, try some of the related links. Most of these articles are links to other servers. Also, feel free to contact me to discuss this issue further no matter what you opinions. Please note that the following list is by no means a comprehensive list:

• Crime, Deterrence, and Right to Carry Concealed Handguns, by John Lott and David Mustard (Requires Adobe Acobat Reader)
• Shall Issue: The New Wave of Concealed Handgun Permit Laws, by Clayton E. Cramer and David B. Kopel
• Attack, Injury, and Crime Completion Rates, by Dr. Gary Kleck
• Interview with Dr. Gary Kleck, by J. Neil Schulman
• The Value of Civilian Arms Possession As Deterrent To Crime Or Defense Against Crime, by Don B. Kates, Jr.
• News Media Promotes Bogus CCW Study, by J. Neil Schulman