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Lansky1 wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:15 pm I'm in the same boat with public shooting ranges being closed. I've taken up slingshots to keep me punching paper & it's something to do indoors to quell the lockdown boredom these days ... there's a whole world of high tech flat band slingshots out there that I've discovered (these are not your old fashioned wrist rockets we had as kids) - with 3/8" steel ammo, there's no drop at 10 yards - fly much faster & hit harder than you'd think .. and you can do it indoors quietly with a catch box (plus they're cheap - neither of these slingshots cost more than $30). Here's what I'm talking about if anybody's interested ...

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Slingshots aside, knives are good too ::tu:: - welcome
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Hello Rich53,

::welcome:: to the AAPK! Lotta really nice people here! My favorite place to hang out. ::nod::
Stick around, I bet you'll be glad you came. I know we are. ::handshake::

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Rich53 wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:23 pm New member here. Looking forward to meeting people and getting more informed on the subject of knives.

I'm primarily a gun guy, but with the ammo shortage and most ranges closed due to covid, I've taken a new interest in knives. It's opened up a new world for me. :D
Welcome to AAPK, I have found the other members to be great here and most informative and helpful. I hope you enjoy your time here. ::tu::
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Lansky1 wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:15 pm I'm in the same boat with public shooting ranges being closed. I've taken up slingshots to keep me punching paper & it's something to do indoors to quell the lockdown boredom these days ... there's a whole world of high tech flat band slingshots out there that I've discovered (these are not your old fashioned wrist rockets we had as kids) - with 3/8" steel ammo, there's no drop at 10 yards - fly much faster & hit harder than you'd think .. and you can do it indoors quietly with a catch box (plus they're cheap - neither of these slingshots cost more than $30). Here's what I'm talking about if anybody's interested ...

unnamed.jpg

ss2.jpg


Slingshots aside, knives are good too ::tu:: - welcome
I love slingshots... shooting them is very similar to traditional archery, which I enjoy. Believe it or not, I have a New York State concealed carry permit but state law prevents me from ordering a slingshot by mail! I still have one or two old wrist-rocket types, but the tubing is shot. I bought a big roll of latex tubing but it isn't the right type to work with the slingshots... too weak.
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Hey Bob - for elastics, check out ---> https://simple-shot.com/diy/bulk-elastics/
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee

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Colonel26 wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:33 pm
Lansky1 wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:15 pm I'm in the same boat with public shooting ranges being closed. I've taken up slingshots to keep me punching paper & it's something to do indoors to quell the lockdown boredom these days ... there's a whole world of high tech flat band slingshots out there that I've discovered (these are not your old fashioned wrist rockets we had as kids) - with 3/8" steel ammo, there's no drop at 10 yards - fly much faster & hit harder than you'd think .. and you can do it indoors quietly with a catch box (plus they're cheap - neither of these slingshots cost more than $30). Here's what I'm talking about if anybody's interested ...

unnamed.jpg

ss2.jpg


Slingshots aside, knives are good too ::tu:: - welcome
My middle boy is a slingshot nut. He’s been making and selling those flat and sling shots for a while now. You’re right. When it comes to power and accuracy they’re nothing like the old inner tube band sling shots we had as kids.
Wow nice ! That is the neat part about slingshots - if a person is creative, they can make their own really amazing SS's.
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee

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Lansky1 wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:21 am Hey Bob - for elastics, check out ---> https://simple-shot.com/diy/bulk-elastics/
Thanks!
Bob

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Copper for the craftsman cunning at his trade.
"Good!" said the Baron, sitting in his hall,
"But Iron -- Cold Iron -- is master of them all."
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desmobob wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:18 pm
Lansky1 wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:21 am Hey Bob - for elastics, check out ---> https://simple-shot.com/diy/bulk-elastics/
Thanks!
And a quick Google about slingshots here in New Jersey...

Under New Jersey state law, manufacturing, transporting or possessing a slingshot without "an explainable, lawful purpose" is a fourth degree crime which is punishable by up to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Take care and God bless,

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Welcome Rich53 from WV, I can't think of a better place to be.
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