CHRIS ZIEGLER STUDIO

July Newsletter

100 Heidelberg Ave., Reading, PA 19606

Notice- we just received another 15 consignment guns, all in great condition, some like new.

A good quality used gun has excellent value, just like a good late model used car. With the

elections coming up again next year, there will be a lot of noise about gun control again. I

believe right now is the best time to buy a firearm, new or used. We have new home defense

shotguns from $189.00, and good used handguns starting at just $89.00. Check out the list at

the end of this newsletter, and check our on-line catalog often for the updated info.

A Custom Holster- Step-by-Step

I have a customer that needed a custom holster for his handgun with a laser, plus it needed to be left handed, with a retention strap. Not a product that is off-the-shelf. So I took some photos as I did the job. Here is the process from start to finish- The first thing is to cut out the leather. I use 6- 7 oz. veg tanned leather for most of my holsters. I get double shoulder hides, which is better leather than belly hide. It stretches less, and doesn’t have as many scars. This will be a pancake style, which is a hip holster, but holds the gun very close to the body, and is still comfortable to wear all day.

The next step is to mold the top leather to match the firearm. To do this, I wrap the pistol in saran wrap to keep it dry, and soak the leather. Then I place it in a press that uses heavy foam to form the shape. I leave it under pressure overnight, and the next day here is what I wind up with. I need to let this leather dry completely before I continue.

Next, I trim the top and bottom leather to shape, and mark the stitching holes and belt loops.

The next step is to dye the leather the final color. I also burnish the edges where the gun fits in the holster. I first bevel the edge of the leather, then re-dye it, and apply Gum Tragacanth to the edge. This allows me to burnish the edge and give a nice, slick finish.

Here I have added the retention strap to the bottom leather. I’ll cut it to length and add the snap later.

Now I have glued the top to the bottom using a contact cement called “Barge cement”. It is what shoemakers use to attach the soles to shoes. I’ll tell you, it is strong. How good is it? Well, it is illegal in California. That should tell you something!

Next I punch the holes for the stitching, and recess a groove for the stitches, so they are below the surface so they don’t wear. Then I hand stitch using a beeswaxed polyester thread. I punch the slots for the belt, and bevel the edges of the slots. Next I take it to the bench belt sander, and finish off the outside edges, then bevel them, re-dye, and burnish. The last step is to add the snap on the retention strap. The holster is finished with a waterproofing product called Resolene (again, not available in Calif). It is buffed, and a coat of Mink Oil paste is applied and finally buffed. All done!

Ten Commandments for Concealed Carry

By

Massad Ayoob -

May 24, 2017

I’m not Moses, let alone God, but the following 10 bits of advice are written in stone nonetheless. Not by God, but by the vastly powerful mechanisms of logic, law and reality. Commandment I: If You Choose to Carry,

Always Carry As Much As Is Possible Hollywood actors get to see the script beforehand, and nothing is fired at them but blanks. You don’t have either luxury. Criminals attack people in times and places where they don’t think the victims will be prepared for them. It’s what they do.

The only way to be prepared to ward off such predators is to always be prepared: i.e., to be

routinely armed and constantly ready to respond to deadly threats against you and those who

count on you for protection. It’s not about convenience. It’s literally about life and death.

Commandment II: Don’t Carry A Gun If You Aren’t Prepared To Use It The gun is not a magic talisman that wards off evil. It is a special-purpose emergency rescue

tool: no more, no less. History shows us that – for police, and for armed citizens alike – the

mere drawing of the gun ends the great majority of criminal threats, with the offender either

surrendering or running away.

However, you must always remember that criminals constitute an armed subculture themselves,

living in an underworld awash with stolen, illegal weapons. They don’t fear the gun; they fear

the resolutely armed man or woman pointing that gun at them. And, being predators, they are

expert judges of what is prey, and what is a creature more dangerous to them than they are to

what they thought a moment ago was their prey.

Thus, the great irony: The person who is prepared to kill if they must to stop a murderous

transgression by a human predator is the person who is least likely to have to do so.

Commandment III: Don’t Let The Gun Make You Reckless Lightweight pseudo-psychologists will tell you that “the trigger will pull the finger” and your

possession of your gun will make you want to kill someone. Rubbish. The gun is no more of an

evil talisman that turns kindly Dr. Jekyll into evil Mr. Hyde than it is a good talisman that drives

off evil. Those of us who have spent decades immersed in the twin cultures of American law

enforcement and the responsibly armed citizenry know that the truth is exactly the opposite.

A good person doesn’t see the gun as a supercharger for aggression, but as brakes that control

that natural human emotion. The law itself holds the armed individual to a “higher standard of

care,” requiring that they do all that is possible to avoid using deadly force until it becomes

clearly necessary. Prepare and act accordingly.

Commandment IV: Carry Legally If you live someplace where there is no provision

to carry a gun to protect yourself and your loved

ones, don’t let pusillanimous politicians turn you

into a convicted felon. Move! It’s a quality of life

issue. Rhetorical theory that sounds like “I interpret

the law this way, because I believe the law should

be this way” – which ignores laws that aren’t that

way – can sacrifice your freedom, your status as a

gun-owning free American and your ability to

provide for your family.

If you live where a CCW permit is available, get the damn permit. If you don’t, move to

someplace that does. Yes, it IS that simple. And if you are traveling, check sources such as

www.handgunlaw.us to make sure that you are legal to carry in the given jurisdiction.

Don’t let the legal system make you a felon for living up to your responsibilities to protect

yourself and those who count on you. If you carry, make sure you carry legally.

Commandment V: Know What You’re Doing Gunfights are won by those who shoot fastest and straightest, and are usually measured in

seconds. Legal aftermaths last for years, and emotional aftermaths, for lifetimes. Get educated

in depth in the management of all three stages of the encounter beforehand.

Commandment VI: Concealed Means Concealed If your local license requires concealed carry, keep the gun truly concealed. The revealing of a

concealed handgun is seen in many quarters as a threat, which can result in charges of criminal

threatening, brandishing and more. A malevolent person who wants to falsely accuse you of

threatening them with a gun will have their wrongful accusation bolstered if the police find you

with a gun where they said it was. Yes, that happens.

Some jurisdictions allow “open carry.” I support the right to open carry, in the proper time and

place, but have found over the decades that there are relatively few ideal times or places where

the practice won’t unnecessarily and predictably frighten someone the carrier had no reason to

scare.

Commandment VII: Maximize Your Firearms Familiarity If you ever need that gun, it will happen so quickly and terribly that you’ll have to be swift and

sure. If you don’t, you’ll still be handling a deadly weapon in the presence of people you love.

Making gun manipulation second nature – safety as well as draw-fire-hit – is thus doubly

important.

Commandment VIII: Understand The Fine Points Don’t just read the headlines or editorials, read the fine print. Actually study the laws of your

jurisdiction. What’s legal in one place won’t be legal in another. Cities may have prohibitions

that states don’t. Remember the principle, “ignorance of the law is no excuse.”

Commandment IX: Carry an Adequate Firearm A Vespa motor scooter is a motor vehicle, but it’s a poor excuse for a family car. A .22 or .25 is

a firearm, but it’s a poor excuse for defense.

Carry a gun loaded with ammunition that has a track record of quickly stopping lethal assaults.

Hint: If your chosen caliber is not used by police or military, it’s probably not powerful enough

for its intended purpose.

Commandment X: Use Common Sense Common sense – encompassing ethics and logic and law alike – must be your constant guide

and companion when you carry a gun. Not idealism, not rhetoric. When you carry a gun, you

literally carry the power of life and death. It is a power that belongs only in the hands of

responsible people who care about consequences, and who are respectful of life and limb and

human safety, that of others as well as their own.

Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from Deadly Force — Understanding Your Right to

Self-Defense

Some good used arrivals- Great buys!- Franchi Infinity, 300 Blackout AR, Kimber Solo Carry, Colt Combat Commander, Mossberg Shockwave

NEW GUNS- IN STOCK- READY TO GO!

Any guns listed with GOG comes from Gallery of Guns, and carries a lifetime replacement warranty- All new Glocks included! Normally Glocks only have a one year warranty.

Shotguns SALE Stevens 12 ga pump- Mod 520, 18 ½” bbl 219.00 H&R 20 ga- vertical foregrip- HD model, Hi-Viz fiber optic sight 229.00 Stevens 20 ga pump, Mod 320, pistol grip buttstock 18 ½” bbl 229.00 Legacy- Pointer- 20 ga. Youth- single shot- full choke 195.00 IAC Hawk 981, 12 ga pump, 18 ½” bbl, two available 189.00 Mossberg-, 590 Shockwave, 14” bbl, your choice in 20 ga, .410 ga. 359.00 Mossberg 930, Semi-auto 12 ga, 3””, 26” bbl, Bottomland camo, accu-chokes, full XX turkey 499.00 TriStar- Silver Eagle- 20 ga, semi-auto, 25” VR bbl, chokes 299.00 Rifles Marlin XT-22 .22 LR, bolt w/ tubular mag, 4-12 x 50 Nikko Sterling scope 299.00 Ruger SR-22, .22 LR, Full Float Handguard, Rapid-Deploy sights GOG 369.00 T/C Compass- Bolt action- calibers .243, .30-06, .22-250- GOG 359.00 Ruger 10/22- .22 LR, SS bbl, Take-Down with backpack GOG 319.00 Rossi RB-17, .17 HMR, bolt, 159.00 Remington 597, .22 LR, semi-auto, w/ 3-9 x 40 mm scope GOG 219.00 Ruger 10/22 .22LR, wood stock 235.00 Savage SV-42, .22LR/.410 O/U takedown w/ backpack 419.00 Chiappa- Little Badger- .22LR, folding rifle w/ case 176.00 Century Arms RAS-47- 7.62 x 39, 1- 30 rd, 1- 40 rd mag, black furniture 615.00 Handguns Taurus PT-111 9mm- Two tone, 2- 12 rd mags 229.00 Taurus 1911- .45 ACP, Black frame, gray slide 529.00 Charter Arms, Pathfinder, .22LR revolver six shot, SS 325.00

Honor Guard- 9mm, 3” bbl, interchangeable grip, 1- 8 rd ext mag, 1- 7 rd flush mag GOG 427.00 Charter Arms- Lavender Lady- .22 WMR revolver- 2” bbl 339.00 S&W- M&P 9C- 2.0- 9 mm, 2-15 rd mags GOG 489.00 EAA Bounty- .22LR/ .22mag SA revolver, 6 ½” bbl 289.00 Ruger EC9s- 9mm, 3.2” bbl, 7+1 229.00 Heritage- Rough Rider- .22LR SA revolver, 6 ½” bbl 129.00 Chiappa- 1873-22, .22 LR SA revolver,6 1/2"bbl 165.00 S&W Bodyguard- .380, , 2- 6 rd. mags GOG 335.00 Ruger LCP, .380, 1- 6 rd mag, pocket holster 219.00 Taurus- M85- .38 SPL- Stainless Steel- 2” bbl 5-shot 327.00 Taurus- Spectrum- .380, Black, 2- 6 rd mags 199.00 S&W- M&P Shield- .45 ACP- 1- 6 rd mag, 1- 7 rd mag 419.00 S&W- M&P-22 Compact, .22LR, 2- 10 rd mags, threaded bbl 349.00 Glock 17 Gen 5, 9mm, 3- 17 rd mags, loader, case GOG 539.00 Glock 45 Gen 5, 9mm, 3- 17 rd mags, loader, case GOG 539.00 Glock 19 Gen 5, 9mm, 3- 15 rd mags, loader, case GOG 539.00 Glock 48- 9mm- 2- 10 rd mags, Ameriglo night sights, case 429.00 Glock 43- 9mm, 2- 6 rd mags, GOG 448.00 Glock 42- .380, 2- 6 rd mags, GOG 399.00 Glock 17- Gen 4- 9mm, 3- 17 rd mags, loader, case GOG 499.00 Glock 21- Gen 4- .45 ACP, 3- 13 rd mags, loader, case GOG 546.00 Glock 30- Gen 4- .45 ACP, 3- 10 rd mags, loader, case GOG 546.00 Ruger LCR, .38 SPL, case 359.00 Pietta Mod 1873 SA revolver, .357 mag, 4 ¾” bbl 349.00 Ruger Blackhawk- .357 mag + 9mm convertible, 6 ½” bbl 599.00 Ruger Blackhawk- 10 mm + .38-40 W convertible, 6 ½” bbl 849.00

USED GUNS LC Smith Model 00, 12 ga. SxS, Mfg 1908 399.00 Ruger LCR- .38 Spl- LIKE NEW 359.00 Sig Sauer- P238- .380- w/ holster and case LIKE NEW 479.00 Remington Sportsman, 12 ga, semi-auto, TWO BBLS, 26” + 30” 549.00 Charter Arms- Off Duty- .38 SPL, DOA, 2” bbl, LIKE NEW 319.00 Kel-Tec P-32, .32 auto, bright blue frame, LIKE NEW 189.00 Arminius- Colt 45, .45 LC, color case hardened frame, 5 ½” bbl, LIKE NEW 325.00 Sig Sauer P-229, .40 S&W, 3 ¾” bbl 370.00 S&W- Sigma, .40 S&W, holster, LIKE NEW 295.00 Colt SP-1 AR-15, .223, Early model, two 20-rd mags, EXCELLENT CONDITION 1299.00 Bersa BP9CC, 9mm, 2 10 rd mags, holster LIKE NEW 199.00 Taurus- Magnum Judge- 3” bbl LIKE NEW 379.00 Ruger- LC-380- .380 (extra mags in stock) 199.00 Glock 22- Gen 3- .40 S&W. night sights, 2- 15 rd mags, N.S.,custom- gold accessories 335.00 Ruger Blackhawk- .41 mag, 6 ½” bbl, holster, gunbelt, ammo 499.00 Taurus M 44- .44 mag, S.S. 6 ½” ported bbl, adj. sights LIKE NEW 429.00 Henry H004, .22 LR Lever rifle, Golden Boy, Octagon barrel, NEVER FIRED 459.00 Davis P380- .380, nickle plated LIKE NEW 89.00 AMT- Backup, .22 LR, S.S. 199.00 Tactical Machine- AR-15, .223/5.56, 1 30 rd mag LIKE NEW 499.00 Remington 700 SPS- .223, bolt action, 26” heavy barrel, LIKE NEW 425.00 Mauser- VZ 24, 8mm bolt, nice collector piece w/ sling 299.00 Savage MK II, .22 LR bolt w/ 3- mags, wood stock 195.00

Sig Sauer P-220 .45 ACP- 2 mags, Hogue grips, EXCELLENT CONDITION 399.00 SAR Arms- 12 ga Home defense pump shotgun, Ghost ring sights, breaching choke, LIKE NEW 249.00 Franchi- Affinity Sportsman- 12 ga Semi-auto- 30” VR bbl, chokes, nickel receiver LIKE NEW 449.00 Ithaca Featherweight Mod 37, 12 ga pump, 30” VR bbl, mod choke 449.00 Century Arms AK-47- 7.62 x 39, wood furniture, 2- mags LIKE NEW 599.00 Mossberg 500 AT- 12 ga pump shotgun, 28” I.C. bbl 159.00 Marlin 25 N- .22 LR bolt action 89.00 S&W SD-40 VE, .40 S&W, Two Tone 189.00 Colt 1911 Combat Commander .45 ACP, blued steel frame, Series 70, 3- mags 675.00 Chiappa 1911-22- .22LR, Tactical, Fiber optic sights, 2- 10 rd mags 249.00 Lamber 844 ST- 12 ga, O/U single trigger, 28” bbl, IC + M 325.00 Marlin Model 55 Goose gun, 12 ga, bolt, 36: bbl full choke 115.00 Winchester- 1917 Enfield- .30-06 bolt- Sporter, Ziess scope 150.00 Manhattan Arms- 12 ga SxS shotgun, external hammers, Damascus steel bbls 150.00 Kimber- Solo Carry- 9mm, 1- 6 rd, 1- 8 rd mag 385.00 Mossberg 715-T, .22 LR, 2- 25 rd mags, scope 189.00 Mossberg 146 A-B .22 LR bolt, tubular mag, scope 99.00 Marlin 15Y- .22 S, L, LR Single shot bolt, youth 89.00 Anderson AM-15, 300 Blackout, Bronze upper and free float forearm, muzzle break 499.00 Winchester 71 Deluxe- .348 WCF, lever action, peep sight on bolt 1600.00 Mossberg 590 Shockwave- 12 ga, 14” bbl, LIKE NEW 269.00 Chiappa M9-22, .22 LR, 2- 10 rd mags 139.00

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PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU HAVE AN OLD FIREARM THAT YOU NO LONGER USE, WE CAN SELL IT FOR YOU ON CONSIGNMENT. WE

ALSO CONSIDER TRADES. WE ALSO BUY ESTATES.

For lots of additional guns, visit Gallery of Guns website. We are a Gold Dealer with them, and

can have any handguns here in two days, long guns are three days. You also get their Lifetime

Replacement Warranty (for instance, Glock has only a 1 yr. warranty). Check out the details

online.

We are available for gun transfers. A lot of websites on the internet already have our FFL on

file. If you need a gun shipped in from a dealer that does not have our information, just give

us their email or FAX and we will send them a copy of our FFL.

We also will package and ship your firearms.

INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL AND HOME DEFENSE FIREARMS

CLASS

This class is conducted here at our store. Whether you have experience with firearms, or are just considering buying one for protection, this class will give you the basics that will help you make an informed decision. You will receive hands-on training with different types of firearms (handguns and shotguns), using lasers and dummy rounds instead of live ammo. The different types of holsters will be covered. Safety rules will be stressed, Instruction covering loading and unloading, proper grip, proper sight picture will be part of the training. The class will take about 2 hrs, and you will get a manual and a personal pepper spray at the end of the class. We also discuss current concealed carry laws and PA state Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws. We stress layers of protection, with the firearm used as a last resort. The cost is $45.00 per person. Class times are at 6:30 PM during the week, and Saturday at 4:30 PM. Call for reservations.

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