F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
In an effort to make the use of this forum, and the lives of those who moderate and run it, a little easier, I have compiled a list of links to specific discussion threads, and important information announcements, designed to be sort of a F.A.Q. thread that can actually work in this environment.
While most information sites have a Frequently Asked Questions heading, designed to both help people find the most commonly needed answers, and reduce the need to answer the same basic questions over and over, the traditional F.A.Q. just will not work here due to the vast diversity of sub topics. Even with the use of "stickys" in every sub forum, the lack of a user friendly search feature, results in the same questions being asked, and answered, over and over. Along with the incredible amount of growth this site has undergone, the chance that half truths and outright bad information being given and not being caught by Staff, has increased exponentially. This thread is the best way I could think of to combat this growing problem. Hopefully, this can be stickied as it's own F.A.Q. sub forum.
To start, I will divide this F.A.Q. into two(2) distinct sections- Important Site Links, and Commonly Discussed Topics, with forum specific links.
*As always, if you think you know of a better link, or a better way to arrange this, or anything else I might have missed, please PM me so I can review it for inclusion*
IMPORTANT SITE LINKS
Forum Rules
How rules are enforced
Forum Subscriptions
Announcements
Support and suggestions
Classified Section Rules
Post in the Correct Forum
Site Use Features:
Reputation Score Guide
Reporting a Post to the Staff
Guide to Posting Pictures
Filing a Complaint Against Staff
How to Post a Signature Image
Tips on Posting Feature Use(Like Using Quotes)
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COMMONLY DISCUSSED TOPICS
Sub-forum links are red, Thread links are blue
Relating to FIREARMS, Types and Accessories:
PISTOLS:
Advice on selecting a pistol
RIFLES:
Advice on AKs
Advice on ARs
SHOTGUNS:
Type for home defense
Bird or Buck shot
12G vs 410
NFA/Class 3/Title II:
How do I get started?
Overview of laws
Marking requirements
Homemade Suppressor
Guide for making a SBR
Lawyer or not?
RELOADING:
Beginner's guide
Supply Resources
OPTICS:
MIL DOTS
Relating to CARRYING A FIREARM, LICENSES, METHOD, LAWS, PLACES:
GENERAL CARRYING TOPICS:
The actual laws-Uniform Firearms Act(U.F.A.) Links
Where you can and cannot carry
Printable fold out summary of laws
Interstate Transportation overview
License To Carry Firearms Overcharging
LTCF Information by County
CONCEALED CARRY METHOD RELATED:
Applying for LTCF-General info
Applying for LTCF-Philadelphia info
Belts for Carrying
Holsters for fat guys
OPEN CARRY METHOD RELATED:
Open Carry information thread
Relating to TRAINING, TACTICS, and COMPETITION:
Due to the transient nature of training classes, you will need to keep an eye on the Training forum for actual class links
TRAINING, TACTICS, and COMPETITION:
Online Target Competition
The Appleseed Project
IDPA Advice
Act 235 Advice
Airsoft as a Training Aid
Free Targets
Relating to HUNTING:
HUNTING:
Hunter Safety Course
Pa. Hunting License Information
Different Types of Hunting Licenses
PGC WEBSITE
Trying to Legalize Semi-auto Hunting
Relating to GUNSMITHING:
GUNSMITHING:
Precision Rifle Modifications
Cutting Down Shotgun Barrels
Glock Trigger Pull Adjustment
Gunsmiths
Relating to RANGES:
RANGES:
List of Ranges By County
Relating to GENERAL FIREARM TOPICS:
GENERAL:
Does my Prior Criminal History Preclude me from Owning Firearms or Obtaining a LTCF?
About Gun "Registration"
F.A.Q.s About Shipping Firearms
Guide on Acronyms and Gun Phrases
Relating to LAW & POLITICS:
PENNSYLVANIA:
How to Read a Bill
Contact Information for Pa. Legislators
Municipalities in Violation of State Preemption
NATIONALY:
List of the RKBA for all 50 STATES
Pa. Reciprocity Map of the U.S.
Heller Decision Thread
Constitution Class
McDonald Decision Thread
Relating to CLASSIFIED ADS:
CLASSIFIEDS:
Member Feedback:
Relating to EVENTS:
LIST OF SCHEDULED EVENTS:
Relating to REGIONS AND COUNTIES:
LIST OF COUNTY FORUMS BY REGION:
Relating to NON-FIREARM RELATED AND SILLY STUFF:
LOUNGE:
Political Wasteland:
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
Stickied because headcase is the man. Thank you IMMENSELY for taking the time/initiative to compile such a list.
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
OK, I think I pretty much have it done.
Again, I am sure there are plenty of threads that other people are constantly directing people to, when they post a thread asking something you have answered a million times. If you think it should be here, PM me or post it, and I will try to see that it gets linked.
I would suggest that this get posted as it's own forum, like the Rules forum, so that people can always see it right in their face when they view the index.
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
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Originally Posted by
headcase
OK, I think I pretty much have it done.
Again, I am sure there are plenty of threads that other people are constantly directing people to, when they post a thread asking something you have answered a million times. If you think it should be here, PM me or post it, and I will try to see that it gets linked.
I would suggest that this get posted as it's own forum, like the Rules forum, so that people can always see it right in their face when they view the index.
Dan, is it possible to include a link to this sticky in the activation email that new users get?
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
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Originally Posted by
bdevil73
Dan, is it possible to include a link to this sticky in the activation email that new users get?
I don't know if that would help more than the very first time, for just people who have registered.
I also think that leaving it stickied in the S&S forum will kind of defeat the purpose. I mean almost every one of these links is a sticky, but no one ever looks. It was actually someone posting a new thread about a rep question, right under the rep sticky, that finally made me sit down and put this together...
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
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Originally Posted by
headcase
I don't know if that would help more than the very first time, for just people who have registered.
I also think that leaving it stickied in the S&S forum will kind of defeat the purpose. I mean almost every one of these links is a sticky, but no one ever looks. It was actually someone posting a new thread about a rep question, right under the rep sticky, that finally made me sit down and put this together...
I agree. I definitely think it should be stickied. I was just looking at other ways to spread the info specifically to new members. Great job by the way.
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
I was thinking about it last night... do you guys think it would be better to put this in a format where I post each link in a separate post, along with a relative question? I think that would make it way more effective for someone to use the "search this thread" function, which, if I post instructions on how to do, and spend a little more time getting a more complete list of topic links, could be a pretty good general search tool as well...
Would that work better, or is it just the vicodin talking?
Input?
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
Anyone? Or is this buried too deep to be noticed...
Re: F.A.Q. Topic Links *READ FIRST*
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Originally Posted by
headcase
Anyone? Or is this buried too deep to be noticed...
Personally, I think it's ok as is. While your list is pretty comprehensive, it's also still short enough that it could be quickly browsed for the topic of interest, without even using the search feature.
