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Newbie's Unite!

Are you new to firearms? Do you have questions? Just got your interview? Have carry questions? Come in and read the articles pertaining to your open questions!
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AK - [Rifles]

Open Disussion about Avtomat Kalashnikova Rifles.
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AR - [Rifles]

Open Discussion about Armalite Rifles.
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Open Discussion about Semi-Auto Rifles.
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Open Discussion about Bolt Action Rifles.
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Milsurp [Rifles]

Open discussion about Milsurp Rifles.
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Other [Rifles]

Open Discussion about anything else (lever, black powder, etc..)
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Open Discussion about Semi-Auto Shotguns
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Pump [Shotguns]

Open Disussions about Pump Action Shotguns
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Break Action [Shotguns]

Open Discussion about Break Action [single, side by side, Over Under]
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All things Firearm Related Discussions related to and limited to only firearms.

Open Firearm Discussions

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Reloading

Open discussion about reloading. By entering this board you agree to the terms of LIF. We will not be held responsible for any actions taken by any posts.
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Appleseed Project

Discuss past, present & future Appleseed Shoot events here. Check Schedule for the Dates and Locations of Appleseed Events in our area.
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Pellet / Airsoft / Airguns / Paintball Discussions

Discuss anything Pellet / Airsoft / Airguns / Paintball related.
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FREE Targets!!

Download official Long Island Firearms range targets!
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Recalls

Check here for the latest handgun, rifle, shotgun, ammunition recalls.
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Product Review / New Products- Open Discussion

Place all product reviews and new products here .
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Optics

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DIY Projects and Builds

How-to guides, builds and DIY projects
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Official LIF Courses

Listing of all courses LIF has to offer. Check back periodically to ensure you don't miss anything!
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Cleaning/Maintenance Open discussion pertaining to cleaning/maintenance of firearms. This area is broken down by type of firearm.

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County Discussions (Licensing, Ranges and Laws) Discussions Regarding local Counties.

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Suffolk County Ranges
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All Other Areas [Ranges]

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Competition Discuss local Competitions. Dedicated to IRWFO. 12/23/65 - 07/30/11

Competition Corner

Discuss upcoming competitions, charity drives, etc.
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Upcoming L.I. Matches

Listings and discussions regarding matches on Long Island!
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Local Gun Stores & Federal Firearms License (FFLs) Talk about local guns stores and FFLs!

Nassau County Store Owners get Arrested

Discoussion about Nassau County stores getting raided 2/16/11
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Gun Stores & Gunsmiths

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FFLs Listings & Reviews

Lisitng of local FFLs and reviews.
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Gun Shows

Listing of all local and national gun shows
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The Great Outdoors Open discussion about hunting, fishing, camping, and all other outdoor activities!

Hunting - Open Discussions

Open discussions! Come in to open discuss hunting. Also get license information here for NYS residents!
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Fishing - Open Discussions

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Camping / RV - Open Discussions

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All Other - Open Discussions

All other open discussions pertaining to outdoor sporting. (boating too)
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4X4 -Enjoy the offroad! / CB Radio Area

A place to talk about off-road and CB's on Long Island. What are the best spots to meetup? Permit info here too!
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Favorite Hunting Grounds

Let us know when and where you hunt. Where are the good spots?
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Bow Hunting

Open chat about Bow Hunting. We are going to see how this board goes, so POST!
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Crimes

Long Island Crimes

Listing and discussions about Home Invasions,Burglary and Muggings
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NYC and NY State Crimes

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Out of State Crimes

Out of State crimes discussions.
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Uniformed Services ENJOY!

Law Enforcement

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Veterans and Military

Place for our Veterans and Active Military to openly talk.
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Fireman and Emergency Medical Service, full time and volunteer.
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Ask a question [Uniformed Services]

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Classifieds 20 posts required to interact with the classifieds section.

Classifieds General

Open sales of anything. NO third party sales.
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Post handguns for sale here. NO third party sales. MUST USE FFL
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Off Topic Section

Chit-Chat

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Open Shout Out!

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Political Discussions

Discussion pertaining to the 2nd Amendment & the right to bear arms ONLY. All other political threads are to be placed in the Open Shout Out which is open to donated and club members ONLY.
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    Hello all, Ive been a holder of a Sporstman licensense since November 2021. Decided to give it a try with unrestricted CCL. I registered with Advanced Training in Smithtown for 16hrs in class and 2hrs on the range. This particular spot had few seats open in the upcoming weeks as well as were the...
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