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Re: Hello!
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:33 pm
by Rich53
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

- welcome
Nice!!
Re: Hello!
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:51 pm
by TPK
Hello Rich53,

to the AAPK! Lotta really nice people here! My favorite place to hang out.
Stick around, I bet you'll be glad you came. I know we are.
Tom
Re: Hello!
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:47 am
by GSPTOPDOG
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.
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.

Re: Hello!
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:56 am
by desmobob
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

- 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.
Re: Hello!
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:21 am
by Lansky1
Re: Hello!
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:23 am
by Lansky1
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

- 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.
Re: Hello!
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:18 pm
by desmobob
Re: Hello!
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:08 pm
by Steve Warden
desmobob wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:18 pm
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.
Re: Hello!
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:13 pm
by wv trapper
Welcome Rich53 from WV, I can't think of a better place to be.