Each Trooper is issued a Beretta model 96D Centurion, .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun. We are also issued a 12 gauge shotgun. Some Trooper's in the Greater Minnesota regions are also issued a semi-automatic rifle. I’ve been called by a fundraiser who tells me they are collecting money on behalf of the Minnesota State Patrol Trooper’s Association (MSPTA). Is this true?” In almost all cases, I would yes.

You are only required to carry weapons systems when escorting prisoners to locations outside the prison. This is a specialised skill for selected staff with additional training. <<Back to top

Yes, but it must be unloaded with no ammunition in the chamber or magazine. Legal muzzle-loading firearms are the only firearms that hunters are permitted to carry while in this wildlife management area. Loaded modern firearms are not permitted.

This question is sure to generate arguments whenever it is discussed, but here is my opinion. After two very bad experiences in hundred milers with AA size flashlights, I carry a Rayovac Roughneck, which takes two D size batteries and a krypton bulb, and is focussable. I've used this twice in hundred milers, and have been very happy with it.

Your gun should be packed in a crash resistant plastic or metal case that locks. Do not go cheap on a traveling gun case. In the US, you will need to make sure you get to the airport early enough to have your gun inspected by TSA before it is placed on the airplane.

The first step is the Basic Personal Protection Course, which takes eight hours. This is normally done in two four-hour sessions on two days. Once you complete this course, you get a certificate from us, which you take to the Department of Safety, at a Driver's License Examining Station. They will fingerprint and photograph you, do a background investigation, and issue you a Handgun Carry Permit, in 60 to 90 days.

Your permit is valid anywhere in the State of Tennessee. As of January 1, 2005 it is valid in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming. (See Packing.Org for the most current information.) There are certain restrictions.

After receiving your license from the DPS, you are allowed to carry any type of legal handgun, as long as it is concealed.

Most models are small enough to fit easily inside a pocket or purse, and include a belt clip so the unit can be conveniently worn on the waist. Leather and nylon holsters are also available. A holster will keep a stun gun securely in place, and allow quick access.

Yes, but only for these two purposes (per RSA 159:4): (1) to carry a loaded handgun concealed upon the person, other than in your home or place of business (where you can do so without a license); and (2) to have a loaded handgun in a vehicle (whether the handgun is concealed or not).

NO! The rules of "No weapons or firearms" in the C.O.P. Rules of Conduct apply to Concealed Handgun Licensed individuals as well. If a weapon is found in a patrollers vehicle he will be subject to disciplinary action by the Citizens On Patrol Board of Governors up to and including expulsion from the program.

Like most states, Florida does not register guns, or license owners. If you intend to carry a gun for protection off your property, you should obtain a Florida Concealed Weapons License. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has the paperwork at our offices in Crestview, Shalimar, Destin, and Santa Rosa Mall. In order to obtain a license, you must be a US citizen (not necessarily a resident of Florida), at least 21 years of age, and be able to document some firearms training.

You want a heat gun with at least two settings, a high and a low. The high should be in the neighbourhood of 1500 watts. You will use that setting to get the beans up to, and part way through, 1st crack. The lower setting is useful when if you want to prolong the time between 1st and 2nd. I paid $34 CAD for my heat gun. I think it's just plain silly to spend big bucks on one, unless you are planning on using it to strip paint off wood, too.

PLEASE, don't buy a gun until after you take the class! There is a lot of information you need before you can make an informed, intelligent choice. We hope you will never need your gun for self defense, but if you do, you will need it horribly badly! You must have a gun that meets certain requirements for it to be of much value to you in a self defense situation.

Bags larger than 12" x 12" x 12" are prohibited inside Qualcomm Stadium. Smaller bags are permitted, however they are subject to inspection by stadium personnel.

Are there any books available which summarize day or overnight hikes in the Texas State Parks? A Top 50 List of the best hikes? We would love to get such a book. There is a book "Hiker's Guide to Texas" by Laurence Parent. It is by Falcon Press, Montana, 1992; 184 pages with trail and black & white photos. I hope you are able to find it at your local book store. There is also a book by Mickey (Mildred) J. Little, Ed.D. called quot; Camper's Guide to Texas.