Paulo Santos pointed me here saying this is a forum with friendly people and good information. I just registered and thought I would introduce myself before I started posting.

I spent six and a half active duty years in the U.S. Marines as a rifleman and a Marine Security Guard (embassy guard). Years served were 1987 to 1993. I am an avid firearms enthusiast and reloader. I have been a full time police officer for eleven years and a member of our swat team for ten years.

I'm looking forward to learning about new weapons, equipment, and ideas.