Gun Thread: First 2025 Edition!

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Holy jumping atomic shitballs! How in the ever-loving hell did it get to be 2025? Did you a) make a New Year's resolution, and 2) have you broken it yet? Every year mine is to not write the previous year on everything, and five days in I'm still holding strong. How many of you made focusing on shooting fundamentals a personal priority?

Snowmageddon

A big chunk of the country is getting hammered or will soon be hammered by very low temperatures, ice and snow. Are you prepared? Feel free to discuss in the comments. Good luck, stay warm, and don't forget to bring the puppies and kitties inside!

I'll mostly be in and out of the comments tonight so please don't burn the place down. Appreciate it.

With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?

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FUNdamentals
Back to basics with iron sights on a rifle.

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When to Carry
Should you carry in prohibited places? Not so much courthouses and post offices, but how about places that simply have a sign posted?

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When to Draw

Now that you have when to carry sorted out, when do you draw the weapon? This is something worth thinking about before the time comes.

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Safety?
Do you need a stinkin' safety?

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Highway Patrol!
Narcotics!

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Our Pal the Spinning Lever

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Remember Grovers Mill!

Shoot down the alien drones!

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This is Badass

Space shuttle approach from 30,000ft to landing.

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Fire!
What is it?

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Where Did It Come From?

It came from beneath the sea!

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That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

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1 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at January 05, 2025 07:00 PM (fwDg9)

2 Bang

Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 07:00 PM (LHPAg)

3 Bacon!! Oops wrong thread.

Posted by: Ciampino - learn to fight at January 05, 2025 07:00 PM (i0xsb)

4 Evening everyone!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 07:01 PM (9BbmQ)

5 I think it's going to be Holy Jumping Atomic Snowballs, at this in this part of the country... Stay warm party people...

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 05, 2025 07:03 PM (IQ6Gq)

6 Top ten- ish?

Good evening all and thanks as always, Weasel

Everyone have fun with the snow…

Posted by: Coelacanth at January 05, 2025 07:03 PM (TEkdf)

7 I’m here. Heilige Kugeln.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 07:03 PM (aBtzQ)

8 Scheisskugeln, as a matter of fact.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 07:04 PM (aBtzQ)

9 Fire!
What is it?
Fire hot.
- Og

Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 07:04 PM (tWswH)

10 Guns!

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:04 PM (WlvCt)

11 Well I am waiting for tips to turn bacon grease into explosives

Posted by: Skip at January 05, 2025 07:04 PM (fwDg9)

12 Fully prepared for the weather. Tomorrow won't be quite as nice, just 70 and sunny. Today felt like fall (here), actually pretty warm in the sun.

Actually though I love snow and loved the snow events in DC, especially in the good old days before DC had much clearing equipment, and things would be shut down for days.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:05 PM (1m82a)

13 So, it sounds like some places south of me might get enough snow to create a SnowGojira. Snowjira?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 05, 2025 07:05 PM (VNX3d)

14 "When Can I Shoot Down a Drone?"

Well, any time you can get a good sight picture, I reckon.

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 07:05 PM (mADJX)

15 Every year mine is to not write the previous year on everything
Heh. Someone on an ONT (I think) this week said they wrote "1924" on a check.

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:06 PM (WlvCt)

16 Dang. Those sold out fast. Saw it this morning at PSA. Post WW2 Walther P38 9mm Pistols with Aluminum Frames. $499.

Posted by: Chuck Conners at January 05, 2025 07:06 PM (vFG9F)

17 I'm not really Chuck Conners.

Posted by: fd at January 05, 2025 07:07 PM (vFG9F)

18 11 Well I am waiting for tips to turn bacon grease into explosives - Skip

Then you need my recipe for bean burritos.

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 07:07 PM (mADJX)

19 Got my bread. Got my milk. Got my bourbon. Got the dog's food. Snowblower gassed up and op checked. Gas log fireplace pumping out the BTUs. By gad, I think I'm ready! Tomorrow seems like a good day to clean some guns and prep some brass for reloading.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at January 05, 2025 07:08 PM (Hdixl)

20 11 Well I am waiting for tips to turn bacon grease into explosives

Posted by: Skip at January 05, 2025 07:04 PM (fwDg9)
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Step 1: make soap. Keep everything for later.

Posted by: Ciampino - My date for New Year is January 5th is at January 05, 2025 07:08 PM (i0xsb)

21 Not firearms but related, a new Mark Feldman video on binoculars says WWII era military can be had for fairly cheap and they are quality

Posted by: Skip at January 05, 2025 07:09 PM (fwDg9)

22 Once I get over this &#!*# cold, gonna get back to the reloading bench and fill up the cans. In the hope of doing more shootin' next few months. Missed a handgun match yesterday due to the bug.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:09 PM (1m82a)

23 Taking it here maybe a few inches buy in theory of weather casting south is worse and I am supposed to go to Delaware.

Posted by: Skip at January 05, 2025 07:12 PM (fwDg9)

24 Now that you have when to carry sorted out, when do you draw the weapon?
Insty posted a link (yesterday?) to a NRA piece on deterrence vs defense as to why you carry. The idea was that carrying so you can 'show' your gun to a bad guy and he'll leave you alone might be bad if you don't follow the legal justification that would apply to actually shooting them (imminent grave bodily harm, etc.). IFF* you think imminent harm is upon you and you draw your weapon as one stage toward shooting the bad guy and you hope that step makes to decide on something other than harm to you, that's perfectly fine.

A lot of the comments centered on either open carry as a form of deterrence, and the idea that concealed carry works to deter - but only if enough people carry and enough bad guys get shot for the rest of them to re-think things.

(* IFF = If, and only if)

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:12 PM (WlvCt)

25 Good evening Horde and thanks Weasel. Good content as always.

Fwiw, the Gulfstream trainer that NASA used to train pilots for Shuttle landings is on display at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. You can't peek inside, but photos show how the instruments on the left were ripped out and replaced with shuttle controls. Instruments on the right remained standard Gulfstream.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 07:13 PM (IQ6Gq)

26 Good news, bad news kind of a start to the year:
1. Bad news - Santa did NOT bring me an AR - 10 Geiselle trigger. Boo.

Good news - Santa brought me a Garmin Chrono. Yay!

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 07:13 PM (aBtzQ)

27 Skip we had my dad's Army binoculars (salvaged during a major surplus equipment destruction session he witnessed) for decades. Also, when I was a kid, the web gear, back-pack, and helmet liner. The family Lionel trains are stored in his wooden footlocker. He never left CONUS, was in the Army Medical corps.

An Israeli guy on the twatters (Soviet emigre) said some trophy Wehrmacht binos were his family souvenir for many years, and functioned well (I'll bet, kraut optics).

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:13 PM (1m82a)

28 Yay Gun Thread! Engineered grandkid bath time a little better this week, though there will be interruptions in service, I'm sure.

Weasel is not like a beacon, because they draw fire. I think of him more as one of those seasoned tanks that have been fitted with Canal Defense Lights that flip on and blind the enemy, allowing nearby units to plaster them with fire.

Midnight river crossings made use of these. Must have been a sight to see.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:13 PM (ZOv7s)

29 fighting off a cold but have medicine, & supplies for snow!
Hoping for my first snow day in years! I am going to be very sad if it does not snow tonight!

Posted by: Iris at January 05, 2025 07:13 PM (bOJ2I)

30 Evening, Gun Morons and Ettes!

I am sorry to report that the Grimland Bothers Pecan cracker I talked about here last week is simply not very good at its job. Seems to split the shell 60/40, and the nut meat trapped in the 60% side still has to be dug out with a pocket knife.

I guess that's why they went out of business after one year.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (8zz6B)

31 Do you need a stinkin' safety?
You might not need one. But I want one. I do have reasons. And that should be enough.

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (WlvCt)

32 16 Dang. Those sold out fast. Saw it this morning at PSA. Post WW2 Walther P38 9mm Pistols with Aluminum Frames. $499. - Chuck Connors (although I suspect that's an alias)

One thing you have to beware of when it comes to the post-war P38s (subsequently the P1 and P4, I believe). I read somewhere that the frame tends to bend because of the action of steel slide on aluminum. I think Walther dealt with the issue by putting a reinforcing hex bolt on the left side of the frame. Just my recollection of something I read awhile back, and I confess I may be recollecting wrongly.

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (mADJX)

33 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special White Death-themed greeting to our host Weasel.

Editorial comment: It's snow, you simpering media people. It happens every year about this time. Calm the hell down and get shovel-ready.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (v23vE)

34 In Colorado- a state governed by a notorious buggerer- the law says if an establishment posts NO GUNS ALLOWED, it is a crime to enter while carrying.

I accidentally carried in a Kaiser Permanente clinic once

my bad

Posted by: Don Black at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (/7KEl)

35 RI Red, Santa should have brought you 2 tickets to Texas in Oct.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (Rm0ul)

36 Should you carry in prohibited places? Not so much courthouses and post offices, but how about places that simply have a sign posted?
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In AZ, if the business serves alcohol, a sign makes it illegal, same as P.O., etc.
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Do you need a stinkin' safety
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I have it on when I'm handling the pistol, but its off in the holster.
Use it all the time on long guns.
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What is fire?
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Like government, a dangerous servant and a terrible master

Posted by: buddhaha at January 05, 2025 07:15 PM (6vMQv)

37 RI Red, score. I only know those Garmin chronos from other guys at the range, but they all swear by them and apparently very easy to use. The SEAL sniper instructor who comes to my range on my duty day loves his.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:15 PM (1m82a)

38 Brendan Frazier is packing a 1911 in Mummy II. Just shot a padlock off a door from about 10 feet. Dumbass.

Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 07:15 PM (tWswH)

39 ran the pool up to 88 this weekend...prolly going to look cool in the morning, they say we're going below freeze temps down here in south America

Posted by: DanMan at January 05, 2025 07:15 PM (8uzBS)

40 Fire BAD

Posted by: Don Black at January 05, 2025 07:15 PM (/7KEl)

41 Not firearms but related, a new Mark Feldman video on binoculars says WWII era military can be had for fairly cheap and they are quality

Somewhere (haven't seen them since the last move) I have a pair of Zeiss 8x32s that I bought at an antique shop for, IIRC, $35. They are not as good as my Nikons with the modern coatings but they are perfectly usable. The real reason I bought them is that they look cool and they are probably the only Zeiss optics I will ever own.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:16 PM (caKt/)

42 Now that you have when to carry sorted out, when do you draw the weapon?
Insty posted a link (yesterday?) to a NRA piece on deterrence vs defense as to why you carry. The idea was that carrying so you can 'show' your gun to a bad guy and he'll leave you alone might be bad if you don't follow the legal justification that would apply to actually shooting them (imminent grave bodily harm, etc.).
25 07:12 PM (WlvCt)
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The way I understood it during CPL training, was that you only drew if it was warranted, but if you were lucky, the other guy got the message and backed down.

There is a gray area, of course, when you can't afford to wait and so draw, but keep a low ready position or otherwise obscure your piece so as not to "brandish."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:17 PM (ZOv7s)

43 Shoot down the alien drones!
Plus 1 for the WotW reference!
I will only say two things about shooting down drones:
1 - Remember the 4th rule (Know your target and what's beyond it), and
2 - Be prepared to answer for your actions, whether that's to the local sheriff or the Intergalactic Council.

Also, make you sure you have your towel. And be certain it's full of germs.

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:18 PM (WlvCt)

44 Brendan Frazier is packing a 1911 in Mummy II. Just shot a padlock off a door from about 10 feet. Dumbass.
Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 07:15 PM (tWswH)

Brendan has two Mummies? How woke!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 05, 2025 07:18 PM (8zz6B)

45 have you been to the range?

Ymean the back yard at midnight new years eve?

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with festive little caps and interpretive dance. at January 05, 2025 07:18 PM (QWhkt)

46 I am proud to announce I am awarding the Presidental Medal of Freedom to the following good people for all their accomplishments to encourage peace and stop global warming. The individuals are....

Usama Bin Laden
Joe Stalin
Pot Pol
Ho Chi Minh
Chairman Mao
Josef Rudolf Mengele
Ayatollah Khomeini
Yasar Arafat and...
Dr. Fauci

We should be proud of all these people and their accomplishments...

Posted by: Joe Bribum at January 05, 2025 07:19 PM (ubMMJ)

47 Thank you for the thread, weasel!

Range report:

Took the EMP Ronin out for a run. Slow, steady, one shot per second, five rounds at a time.

Two handed, single, bother left and right.

I've found when I make myself fire one round per second and keep the rhythm, I stop thinking so much and rely on muscle memory. Did well.

Then finished plinking the Ruger Mark IV at 15 yards. So very relaxing.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 05, 2025 07:19 PM (RQowV)

48 fighting off a cold but have medicine, & supplies for snow!
Hoping for my first snow day in years! I am going to be very sad if it does not snow tonight!
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I was initially going to second the fighting off of a cold, but now that I think about it, it will be our first snow day in over 20 years. I, however, will not be sad if there is no snow and the temp is at least in the 50s!

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 05, 2025 07:20 PM (IQ6Gq)

49 1. Bad news - Santa did NOT bring me an AR - 10 Geiselle trigger. Boo.

Geiselle runs sales just about every holiday. Presidents Day is coming up.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:20 PM (caKt/)

50 Even though it be snowing lots in the East we be all must remeber Global warming is a problim.

Pleese keeps yoor heeters set to 55 degrees to lessen the affects of Globiol Warming.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleborop, Vt at January 05, 2025 07:21 PM (sI4+g)

51 Good evening.

Thanks again, Weasel! Careful of the back what with having to start the show blower and whatnot!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:21 PM (tT6L1)

52 11 Well I am waiting for tips to turn bacon grease into explosives

Posted by: Skip at January 05, 2025 07:04 PM

Add hot sauce, some red pepper flakes and some Caroliner Reaper. THAT will be an explosive combination the next morning. :-p

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 07:22 PM (9BbmQ)

53 Since fire was brought up, and someone mentioned gas fireplace logs, AND this is a smart military blog...

Why do you need those logs (that appear to be fiberglass, to me) in there to use the fireplace? What do they do that makes them "necessary"?

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:22 PM (WlvCt)

54 Do you need a stinkin' safety?
You might not need one. But I want one. I do have reasons. And that should be enough.
Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (WlvCt)
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If you carry a revolver, it's a moot point.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:22 PM (ZOv7s)

55 I'm pretty sure the Quebec-made How It's Made TV series airs in the US [maybe on Discovery??] but I just caught a couple of appropriate ones -- how air rifles are made; and how shooting clays are made.

The Anschütz air rifle factory was producing the Anschütz 9015 rifle with Stabilisator; calibre 4.5mm/.117 [of an inch I assume].

"The stabilizer is a balancing compound that is released at the same time as the shot. It is designed to minimise recoil. In each bolt of the 9003 and 8002 models there is a second hole that branches off some air at the ready to fire and thus sets a small release link in motion. On the 9003, a stabiliser mass is suspended from this release link under spring tension as standard. The stabiliser mass can easily be retrofitted to the 8002."

And the clay pigeons aren't made of terracotta today as I had guessed from their reddish/orange colour but of a petroleum pitch [or resin where demanded by law]. They were from a French company that started automated production in 1947.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 07:22 PM (hovnC)

56 Dang. Those sold out fast. Saw it this morning at PSA. Post WW2 Walther P38 9mm Pistols with Aluminum Frames. $499.
Posted by: Chuck Conners
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They're not very accurate, 6 inch groups at 25m from a Random.
OTOH, I grabbed a handful of sandy mud, smeared it all over the top of the slide, and emptied the mag with no problems. Only with FMJ ammo. Almost everything else wouldn't feed.

Posted by: buddhaha at January 05, 2025 07:23 PM (6vMQv)

57 I haven't followed it closely - was info released on what gun/z the NOLA perp used? I hope not the dreaded magically evil black assault rifle genocide machine, again. Though I think some of the most recent sickening "mass shootings" have been with handguns, somehow, as much of the country appears to believe only magically evil black rifle genocide machines can be used by kooks to kill innocent people.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:23 PM (1m82a)

58 RANSOM, dammit.

Posted by: buddhaha at January 05, 2025 07:24 PM (6vMQv)

59 BH, agreed. I’m off to dinner but will respond asap!

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 07:24 PM (aBtzQ)

60 Mary, you have to be one of the best socks around. Keep up the great work.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:24 PM (tT6L1)

61 Got on the subject of .41 Magnums last week and had some pleasant exchanges with a couple of aficionados. I neglected to mention that, in addition to the revolvers, I also have a Henry Big Boy Steel lever action in .41 Magnum. I think Henry is currently the only company making a rifle in this caliber (if the company, indeed, still is; I bought mine probably nine or so years ago). I seem to recall that Marlin made a lever action .41 Magnum at one time.

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 07:24 PM (mADJX)

62 I saw a fella open carrying the other day. Later I remembered that they changed law here in SC. I can open carry IF I get a CCW. LOL. I have to sign up for the free class.

I am ending day 6 of a really nasty cold. Day 4 was the worst. Life is worth living again.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at January 05, 2025 07:24 PM (ZmEVT)

63 If you carry a revolver, it's a moot point.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:22 PM (ZOv7s)
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Unless you buy one which is CA legal.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:25 PM (tT6L1)

64 Not sure the fake gas fireplace logs are needed, but together with the fake glowing coals underneath, they look great, and very much like real wood/coals. Don't use ours much but love it. Also throws out a fair amount of radiant heat into the room.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:26 PM (1m82a)

65 *note, my memory of the S&W purchase in CA is hazy, so, it may not be a "safety safety."

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:26 PM (tT6L1)

66 Hi! Just popping in to say that one should take the legal analysis from the drone video very critically. In a nutshell, the FAA regulates the airspace so there's no such thing as a private party "owning" the airspace over his/her property. As a result, there's no trespass possible.

Another thought. There's no law against taking photos of a house from the street since the street is public. Since the airspace is public (though subject to narrow restrictions by the FAA like airports and such), the same rule applies.

So really, while it's nice to imagine, the reality is that shooting down a drone over your property is very very wrong.

That said, nothing about, hm, an accidental collision between your drone and one over your property....

Posted by: WitchDoktor at January 05, 2025 07:26 PM (BUX/N)

67 Unless you buy one which is CA legal.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:25 PM (tT6L1)
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Right, but California is retarded. This is known.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:26 PM (ZOv7s)

68 blake - there are revolvers with safeties?

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:27 PM (1m82a)

69 RANSOM, dammit.

A random rest would describe my shooting.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:27 PM (dEOn9)

70 It's snow, you simpering media people.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:14 PM (v23vE)

But, if the storm isn't named and spoken of incessantly and with the proper amount of fear and trepidation, then no one will pay attention to the weather forecaster - or the rest of the newsreaders, for that matter. And we can't have that, now, can we?

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:27 PM (WlvCt)

71 46. I am proud to announce I am awarding the Presidental Medal of Freedom to the following good people for all their accomplishments to encourage peace and stop global warming. The individuals are....

Usama Bin Laden
Joe Stalin
Pot Pol
Ho Chi Minh
Chairman Mao
Josef Rudolf Mengele
Ayatollah Khomeini
Yasar Arafat and...
Dr. Fauci

I'm surprised he didn't award a medal to one or more of those guys on death row whose sentences he commuted.

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 07:27 PM (mADJX)

72 Willowed but I think people in this thread will appreciate it.
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I need a good recipe for green chicken chili.
Get cracking, Food Hordelings!
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Split and roast 5 chiles ( Hatch are preferable, Anaheim will do) 2 Poblanos, and 12 tomatillos. Scatter five chopped cloves of garlic in with the peppers to roast.

Saute 2 chopped onions and 3 chopped jalapenos with 1 tbsp each of oregano, chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, and 2 tbsp of chipotle powder, and 2 tsp salt.

Puree all of that along with a bunch of cilantro and some lime juice in a food processor.

Salt and brown 4 lbs of chicken, in .5" to 1" cubes.

Put the chicken in a crockpot, and coat it with 4 tbsp of masa. Mix with the puree, and 3 bay leaves, and 4 cups of chicken stock.

Simmer for 8 hours.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 07:28 PM (BI5O2)

73 That said, nothing about, hm, an accidental collision between your drone and one over your property....
Posted by: WitchDoktor at January 05, 2025 07:26 PM (BUX/N)
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So what you're saying is that AAA is more problematic than counterair.

I see that.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:28 PM (ZOv7s)

74
There is a gray area, of course, when you can't afford to wait and so draw, but keep a low ready position or otherwise obscure your piece so as not to "brandish."
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There have been people convicted of brandishing (CA, IIRC) for accidentally letting their coat fall open.

Posted by: buddhaha at January 05, 2025 07:30 PM (6vMQv)

75 So, range report: Fundamentals edition.

Finally had a pistol event which did not clash with long range rifle. Being as the carry 1911 hadn't been shot in a while, I thought it best to clear the dust and lint from it, while seeing if I can still hit sumpin' with it.

I concentrated on draw, retention, sight alignment and trigger squeeze, which, shockingly, was good enough for a third place finish. And I wasn't even really trying to go fast. I was pleased, though, the press out from the body with the 1911 was smooth and got the sights on target properly. Even better, even after months in the holster, the Kimber ran flawlessly. Life is good.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:30 PM (tT6L1)

76 You folks know that we kinda giggle when you freak over snow down there, yes? It’s winter. It snows. Get over it.

Posted by: tcn in AK at January 05, 2025 07:30 PM (7mUz7)

77 blake - there are revolvers with safeties?

Brother in law had a single action .22 revolver with a safety lever. It was made somewhere non-US (Brazil maybe?) and I presume it needed the lever to rack up enough points to be imported.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:30 PM (dEOn9)

78 Oh, joy joy, day #4 is tomorrow.....sigh.......I am just the worst patient in the universe.......

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 05, 2025 07:31 PM (IQ6Gq)

79 Here's the Insty link:

SELF-DEFENSE: Deterrence or Defense: Why you carry your handgun is as important as how you carry it.

https://instapundit.com/694062/

[I commented on it but nothing constructive -- just like here!]

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 07:31 PM (hovnC)

80 You will note that all the drone law revolves around the Government being able to invade your privacy, without you having any legal defense.

We no longer have any right to privacy... not on our property, or in our papers... and IMO that needs to change.

Posted by: Romeo13 at January 05, 2025 07:31 PM (QAkQ3)

81 Santa brought me a CCW permit. Haven't used it, but at least I have the piece of paper now.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 07:31 PM (IQ6Gq)

82 I checked the S&W 686 I have and it has an integral trigger lock on it. Not a safety. My bad.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:33 PM (tT6L1)

83 Y's Dice, decent-looking recipe, will save it. Unusual to see things like chile powder and chipotle in a "green" sauced dish, but sounds good.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:34 PM (1m82a)

84 there are revolvers with safeties?
Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:27 PM (1m82a)

My Heritage .22 revolver has one. And my derringer (which is, admittedly, not a revolver).

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 07:34 PM (WlvCt)

85 An Israeli guy on the twatters (Soviet emigre) said some trophy Wehrmacht binos were his family souvenir for many years, and functioned well (I'll bet, kraut optics).
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Yeah, I've seen Zeiss IIRC ones on the UK Antiques Roadshow a couple of times. Dad was in the RN and 'picked them up' late in the/just after war sort of thing.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 07:34 PM (hovnC)

86 I like a safety on autoloaders, being of a certain age when 99.9% of them had a safety. Saying that, on my little Heritage single action plinker they have incorporated a safety (probably legal consul bothering the design team). Damn safety on a single action revolver, or any revolver, is annoying. I keep a scruffy looking Glock 17 as a nightstand gun and I'm finally, after a couple decades, accepting that the trigger is the safety.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 07:35 PM (gm9Sb)

87 I enjoyed that offering on "shooting down drones" and why it's probably not a good idea. That being said, I know how we Americans think. I know someone is going to get innovative in the near future and create a new way of taking down pesky drones that doesn't involve firearms. It many sound corny, but it is the "American Way." Just tell us we can't do something, and the great loophole search begins.

It usually results a simplified technique that's been staring us in the face the whole time. Someone tweaks it, modifies it, and perfects it. The next thing you know, the government is warning us of the need to regulate further to negate it. But, before that happens it will be open season.

Posted by: Orson at January 05, 2025 07:36 PM (dIske)

88 68 blake - there are revolvers with safeties? - rhomboid

I think Heritage puts safeties on their Roughrider revolvers.

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 07:36 PM (mADJX)

89 ... and I confess I may be recollecting wrongly.
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It's never stopped me!

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 07:36 PM (hovnC)

90 62 I saw a fella open carrying the other day. Later I remembered that they changed law here in SC. I can open carry IF I get a CCW. LOL. I have to sign up for the free class.

I am ending day 6 of a really nasty cold. Day 4 was the worst. Life is worth living again.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at January 05, 2025 07:24 PM (ZmEVT)

This is AK. We carry. No classes, no permit, no bull. A gun is a tool, nothing more, nothing less, and a job is only as difficult as the tools you don’t have. I can’t carry on base, so I feel naked, but other than that, I’m good.

Posted by: tcn in AK at January 05, 2025 07:36 PM (7mUz7)

91 blake - is that lock the "Hillary hole" thinggy? I know some make a big deal out of it but never quite got too upset about it, as I don't see how it could mess anything up. Maybe I'm not well informed. My revolvers don't have those, but that's because they're all "old" S&Ws or Colts. Wait, think the Model 60 is a newer one, guess I'll go check. But didn't get a "key" for it when I bought it from a guy (a real score, that one, nice CrimsonTrace grip, no real wear on the gun, and the total price was well under reasonable market value).

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:37 PM (1m82a)

92 On another range note, I was quite please with the results of my first full reloading session. I've a bunch of Hornady brass and did the whole cleaning, sizing and loading schtick with the cartridges, using up some bullets which won't be used in matches, though, they are decent bullets.

End result even though it wasn't great brass: Extreme spread of 9 and some very nicely grouped holes punch in a target. I also headed over and got my dope for the next KYL match.

Sort of amazing how things will work if one listens from the wise words of Weaselsan Gunsei when he speaks of reloading.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:38 PM (tT6L1)

93 Brandish, you're a fine girl!

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 07:39 PM (hovnC)

94 Unusual to see things like chile powder and chipotle in a "green" sauced dish, but sounds good.
Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:34 PM (1m82a)

Difference between green and red chili is peppers & tomatillos, vs tomatoes. Spices are negotiable.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 07:39 PM (BI5O2)

95 @rhomboid, yes.

For some reason, I thought they'd gone full retard but, it's only half retard with the integral trigger lock.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:40 PM (tT6L1)

96 Posted by: Orson at January 05, 2025 07:36 PM (dIske)

Area denial is a thing, and the company I work for has been working on some interesting techniques.

The one I like is basically an air cannon (no projectile) that shoots a blast of disruptive air toward the drone and messes up the props. Limitation there for us regular folks is altitude...you'd need a pretty beefy cannon (or fan) to get results at even 100 feet.

Posted by: WitchDoktor at January 05, 2025 07:41 PM (oEwws)

97 87 It usually results a simplified technique that's been staring us in the face the whole time.

Posted by: Orson at January 05, 2025 07:36 PM
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Kites or model rocketry. Trebuchet and catapult technology may not be sufficiently vertical.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 07:41 PM (IQ6Gq)

98 Y's Dice, right. Have always used green (= fresh) chiles in "green" chili. Will try this one. Reminds me, need to do my mole poblano after many years. If I can recreate it, it is the best thing I've ever made, and one of the best things I ever tasted. Layers and layers of flavors.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:42 PM (1m82a)

99 "Do you need a safety?" Good topic. On a related note, if one had, Oh, a shotgun for instance and kept it at the ready for home defense, what firing condition would you keep it in?

I was taught that 'cruiser ready' was the way to go; Empty chamber, safety off and slide unlocked (magazine loaded). Still drop safe but ready to go if needed.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 07:42 PM (WXNFJ)

100 100!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:42 PM (v23vE)

101 @tcn, open carry is legal in AZ without a permit. Heck, I believe CCW is legal without a permit, though, I'd have to look it up.

However, getting an AZ CCW is a good idea, because one fills out the 4473, shows permit, and walks out. No call to the Feds for a background check.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:43 PM (tT6L1)

102 blake - there are revolvers with safeties?
Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:27 PM (1m82a)
I was gobsmacked when I purchased a Heritage Arms Rough Rider single action .22 revolver and found that it has a frickin' safety. Tits on a boar hog.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at January 05, 2025 07:43 PM (Hdixl)

103 blake - is that lock the "Hillary hole" thinggy? I know some make a big deal out of it but never quite got too upset about it, as I don't see how it could mess anything up.

I think a lot of people object just because it's something that was put there to try to mollify the gun haters. I have a model 60 without one and a 442 with it but I couldn't find the key if I had to.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:43 PM (F4qFX)

104 Do you need a safety? Probably not.

Do I like having one carrying AIWB, even with a proper holster? You betcha.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:43 PM (v23vE)

105 There have been people convicted of brandishing (CA, IIRC) for accidentally letting their coat fall open.
Posted by: buddhaha at January 05, 2025 07:30 PM (6vMQv)
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So if they were convicted by a jury, than that right there is people getting what they want.

Hard for me to be upset about that. Live with crappy people, get crappy laws.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:43 PM (ZOv7s)

106 100 100!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:42 PM
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Well done! Schnorflepuppy has zeroed his keyboard.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 07:44 PM (IQ6Gq)

107 This is AK. We carry. No classes, no permit, no bull. A gun is a tool, nothing more, nothing less, and a job is only as difficult as the tools you don’t have. I can’t carry on base, so I feel naked, but other than that, I’m good.
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According to the US Constitution, that's supposed to be the practice in the lower 48 too, and that state out in the Pacific. But it's not....wouldn't that be wonderful if it changed in the next four years.....

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 05, 2025 07:44 PM (IQ6Gq)

108 With the snow and ice storm approaching in a couple of hours there will be no range time. If you must do something gun related this could be a good time to reload ammo. You could also take the time to fondle -- uh, I mean wipe down and inspect your firearms. Lubricant might be needed.

Might be a good time to catch up on gun related reading. I always have books on muzzleloaders handy for such moments or collections of articles by John Taffin and Mike Venturino.

Posted by: JTB at January 05, 2025 07:44 PM (yTvNw)

109 Well done! Schnorflepuppy has zeroed his keyboard.
Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 07:44 PM (IQ6Gq)

ISWYDT, O Short-Armed Cob!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:45 PM (v23vE)

110 Before the Ukeistan unpleasantness I noticed several different anti-drone systems being displayed and discussed, mostly the kind using nets to mess up the propulsion. Shotgun rounds even.

But the sorts of drones now in use are really an air defense issue, not a niche problem. Have seen new Russian designs at military shows incorporating pretty basic existing technologies like radars/optics and traditional weapons like 23mm. Compared to fast-movers/aircraft they seem like pretty easy air defense targets.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:46 PM (1m82a)

111 My home defense shotgun has a full load with one in the chamber and safety off.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 07:46 PM (Rm0ul)

112 In the process of preparing to move all my guns and ammo to a new house. I’m letting the movers take my gun safe.

I’m imagining the conversation with law enforcement if I happen to get involved with a traffic stop.

‘Yes officer that is a lot of guns and ammo but still not as much as I want’

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at January 05, 2025 07:47 PM (D6PGr)

113 Posted by: WitchDoktor at January 05, 2025 07:41 PM (oEwws)

Hey, WD! Good to see you around.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:47 PM (F4qFX)

114 Howdy...

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at January 05, 2025 07:48 PM (sAmhv)

115 A big party popper that shoots streamers to foul the props.

Posted by: fd at January 05, 2025 07:48 PM (vFG9F)

116 89 ... and I confess I may be recollecting wrongly.
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It's never stopped me! - andycanuk

Haw! A rusty memory is the privilege of someone like me, who is in what Jonathan Winters referred to as "the fourth quarter" of life (or, as he also said, "maybe even OT").

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 07:48 PM (mADJX)

117 Good news - Santa brought me a Garmin Chrono. Yay!
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 07:13 PM (aBtzQ)
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Excellent!

I admit, I was suspicious of the numbers I was getting from my Magnetospeed, until the elevation numbers suggested by my app lined up with the mv input.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:48 PM (tT6L1)

118 Is a 50 cal Dessert Eagle better than a 45?

Posted by: Boss Moss at January 05, 2025 07:48 PM (2Jptx)

119 UK Times of London:
Gangsters are converting imitation guns used for historical re-enactments and school sports days into lethal weapons at “firearm factories” across the country.

Revolvers, British Bren machine guns and German MP 40 submachine guns are among the replica firearms being altered to fire live ammunition.

Last year the number of discharges from converted imitation, antique or blank weapons outnumbered those by real firearms for the first time (64 compared with 42).

https://tinyurl.com/nhef6upf
Canadian blog link

BTW, displayed on the Times' webpage:
Related articles
Film industry must change use of guns, says Baldwin
November 01 2021, 12.01am GMT
Will Pavia, New York

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 07:49 PM (hovnC)

120 My home defense shotgun has a full load with one in the chamber and safety off.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 07:46 PM (Rm0ul)
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Back when I lived in a high-crime neighborhood and my bedroom faced out onto the fire escape, so anyone willing to break glass could basically arrive at the foot of my bend, I kept my shotgun with the magazine loaded but chamber open, which reduced the risk of rust, and the safety off.

What this meant was that it was unloaded until I closed the chamber, and in quiet moments, I practiced waking up and racking it forward (unloaded of course) until it became habitual.

Glad I don't have to live like that anymore.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:49 PM (ZOv7s)

121 ISWYDT, O Short-Armed Cob!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:45 PM

Being a Smart Military Blog, 'n all, you are, perhaps, aware of "Short Arm Inspections", yes?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 07:50 PM (a3Q+t)

122 Safety?
Do you need a stinkin' safety?

Ruger P95.
Is Gun, not safe.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 05, 2025 07:50 PM (/lPRQ)

123 105 When I lived in Erie, I stopped at a dollar store to get an umbrella. It had started to rain, I was going to the VA, and parking was bad due to construction. I come out and three hoodlum looking guys come across the parking lot saying they wanted to talk to me. I had a Model 36 holstered and just kind of let my jacket go back to show it. They left, I go to the VA (and secured the gun before going in). Told my landlord, a lawyer about the incident at the dollar store, and he said brandishing was sometimes a grey area. He asked if my hand was on the gun, I said no, he said probably not brandishing.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 07:50 PM (gm9Sb)

124 Is a 50 cal Dessert Eagle better than a 45?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 05, 2025 07:48 PM (2Jptx)
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Better at what?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:51 PM (ZOv7s)

125 Being a Smart Military Blog, 'n all, you are, perhaps, aware of "Short Arm Inspections", yes?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 07:50 PM (a3Q+t)
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Skin it and wring it!

Posted by: Hawkeye and Trapper at January 05, 2025 07:51 PM (tT6L1)

126 ... and I confess I may be recollecting wrongly.
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It's never stopped me! - andycanuk

Us of Italian heritage can throw up our hands, cock our head, and say "But what the hell do I know?!"

It's our get out of jail free action.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 07:51 PM (WXNFJ)

127 Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:47 PM (F4qFX)

Thank you! Happy to be back, mostly lurking though...

Posted by: WitchDoktor at January 05, 2025 07:51 PM (zy08Q)

128 Is a 50 cal Dessert Eagle better than a 45?
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 05, 2025 07:48 PM

All desserts are good, but bigger is always better!

Posted by: Meal Team Six at January 05, 2025 07:52 PM (a3Q+t)

129 Better at what?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:51 PM (ZOv7s)
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Using tremendous amount of powder.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 07:52 PM (tT6L1)

130 Being a Smart Military Blog, 'n all, you are, perhaps, aware of "Short Arm Inspections", yes?
Posted by: Duncanthrax

"Jeebus Marine, Get that thing out of my face!"

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 07:53 PM (WXNFJ)

131 I carry my first generation body guard in my front pocket without the safest engaged. The trigger pull is so long and heavy it’s a safety un to itself .

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at January 05, 2025 07:53 PM (D6PGr)

132 Ben Had, you appear to be ready for any misunderstandings that occur at your residence. What sort of ammo you have in the shotgun? And does it have a light? 18-in barrel?

I've got a Mossberg 500 pump 18" with 5 rounds ready to hand, alternating 00 buck and slug, all low-recoil law enforcement loads. But primary is an XD9 with two mags.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 07:53 PM (1m82a)

133 Whatever your carry posture, practice it. Make it a reflex action.

This also goes to home defense. Practice how a home invasion would play out. Think it through.

Don't improvise in the moment.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:53 PM (ZOv7s)

134 Is a 50 cal Dessert Eagle better than a 45?

Better for what? Describe your requirements and evaluation standards.

P.S. Yes, I'm a QA guy.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 07:53 PM (dEOn9)

135 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chosin_Reservoir

Posted by: Wilfred Dibeetus at January 05, 2025 07:54 PM (jrgJz)

136 Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 07:50 PM (gm9Sb)

Even if your hand was on your holstered gun it ain’t brandishing unless you’re in a Soro’s district.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at January 05, 2025 07:55 PM (D6PGr)

137 Being a Smart Military Blog, 'n all, you are, perhaps, aware of "Short Arm Inspections", yes?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 07:50 PM (a3Q+t)

Of course, but that raises another question. Are short arms owned by civilians required to be tax stamped and registered with the ATF like short barreled rifles? Wanting to keep TRex out of trouble...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:55 PM (v23vE)

138 26 Good news - Santa brought me a Garmin Chrono. Yay!

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 07:13 PM

Congrats Red!!!! I know you have already put it to good use. ;-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 07:56 PM (9BbmQ)

139 Have a great evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at January 05, 2025 07:56 PM (fwDg9)

140 Being a Smart Military Blog, 'n all, you are, perhaps, aware of "Short Arm Inspections", yes?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 07:50 PM (a3Q+t)
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Yeah, so Lansing MEPS had two doctors doing this. One was the archetypal creaky old geezer, the other an attractive woman. Waiting in line, there was much speculation about which would be more awkward.

For my sins, I enlisted, got out, got in and in the process got to experience both.

They were both awkward.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:56 PM (ZOv7s)

141 In Babylon DC, we are preparing for the coming of WHITE DEATH!!!! THE WEATHER DRUIDS ARE PREDICTING 9 INCHES OF CLIMATE CHANGE!!!! 9 INCHES!!! SAVE AS AL GORE, YOU ARE OUR ONLY HOPE!!!!

I'm ready. I have beer, chips and salsa, more beer, and I'm watching sprint car races on FloRacing (via Amazon Firestick. The Tulsa Shootout). I will endeavor to persevere!

Oh yea, I'm perusing the Gun Thread!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 05, 2025 07:56 PM (sAmhv)

142 26 Good news - Santa brought me a Garmin Chrono. Yay!
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Be sure to bring it to TX for show and tell!

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 05, 2025 07:57 PM (IQ6Gq)

143 Dessert Eagle? Tastes like chicken, or so I've heard.

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 07:57 PM (kBfYj)

144 Dessert Eagle? Tastes like chicken, or so I've heard.
Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 07:57 PM (kBfYj)
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I thought it was a mix of California Condor and Humpback Whale.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:58 PM (ZOv7s)

145 Haw! A rusty memory is the privilege of someone like me, who is in what Jonathan Winters referred to as "the fourth quarter" of life (or, as he also said, "maybe even OT").
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Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 08:00 PM (hovnC)

146 The best Desert Eagle is one in .41 Magnum. This is known.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 08:00 PM (a3Q+t)

147 The best Desert Eagle is one in .41 Magnum. This is known.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 08:00 PM (a3Q+t)
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What about Jerichos in .41 AE. Is that considered elite?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:00 PM (ZOv7s)

148 Checking the weather in my area tomorrow. Snow accumulation of maybe an inch. I think I can handle that.

However, if I were somewhere down south I would RULE THE ROAD with muh drivin skills. :-P

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 08:01 PM (9BbmQ)

149 Coincidences abound!

A How It's Made segment just now was about making "Light" microscopes and the lenses were Zeiss ones.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at January 05, 2025 08:01 PM (hovnC)

150 However, if I were somewhere down south I would RULE THE ROAD with muh drivin skills. :-P
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 08:01 PM (9BbmQ)
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Right, getting on the same road among a bunch of people who have zero experience with snow is a sure fire recipe for success.....

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 08:02 PM (tT6L1)

151 Of course, but that raises another question. Are short arms owned by civilians required to be tax stamped and registered with the ATF like short barreled rifles? Wanting to keep TRex out of trouble...
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 07:55 PM

I have been told by many that mine should be registered as a, how you say, deadly weapon.

Posted by: Paolo at January 05, 2025 08:02 PM (a3Q+t)

152 OK, so the Cigar Hut prototype I invented is a major success! It's a 25 sq ft ice fishing tent with a propane heater, lights, table and an exhaust fan. It's below freezing outside but nice and toasty inside!

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:03 PM (kBfYj)

153 I’m imagining the conversation with law enforcement if I happen to get involved with a traffic stop.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at January 05, 2025 07:47 PM (D6PGr)
Reminds me of the little old lady pulled over for a traffic violation.
Officer: Ma'am, are you carrying any firearms?
LOL: Yes, Sir, I have a Model 686 in the console, a Model 36 in my purse, a 1911 in the glove compartment, and a Ruger LCP in my ankle holster. Oh, and I have an AR15 and a 12-gauge pump in the trunk.
Officer: My Lord, Lady! What are you afraid of?
LOL (grinning): Not a goddamned thing!

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at January 05, 2025 08:03 PM (Hdixl)

154 OK, so the Cigar Hut prototype I invented is a major success! It's a 25 sq ft ice fishing tent with a propane heater, lights, table and an exhaust fan. It's below freezing outside but nice and toasty inside!
Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:03 PM (kBfYj)
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Have you perchance seen the video of what happens when an occupied fishing tent is towed while someone is inside?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 08:04 PM (tT6L1)

155 In case Weasel's mass of videos above is not enough for you:

History Guy short (0:5

The Colt "Cellar club."
https://youtu.be/fxdDRueBb_E

Colion Noir's love-hate affair
Desert Eagle: I Hate This Gun (7:51 but ad after 6:54)
https://youtu.be/kMdzvdtoLOg
This is the gun the Las Vegas splodey guy used to off himself. I think I read

Posted by: mindful webworker - right on target at January 05, 2025 08:04 PM (erzCX)

156 151 Right, getting on the same road among a bunch of people who have zero experience with snow is a sure fire recipe for success.....

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 08:02 PM

Correct!!! Because I would not be foolish to be out amongst the amateurs. I would have stocked up on any essentials and holed up in the apartment reading and watching tv.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 08:05 PM (9BbmQ)

157 147 What about Jerichos in .41 AE. Is that considered elite? - A.H. Lloyd

Man, I would love to have one of those, but they don't make them anymore and used ones are pretty rare (and expensive). I imagine ammo is pretty hard to come by, as well.

Btw, A.H., I just purchased the Kindle version of your book, Long Live Death. I'm looking forward to reading it (it's next in my queue).

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 08:06 PM (mADJX)

158 Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 08:04 PM (tT6L1)
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I did, so I tied the CH to the deck rail with a piece of cord.

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:06 PM (kBfYj)

159 What about Jerichos in .41 AE. Is that considered elite?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:00 PM

I've only seen one Jericho. Based on a CZ, it seemed decent. .41 AE is pretty much a handload proposition. I have a Belgian P35 w/a .41 AE barrel and some slightly modified mags for same.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 08:07 PM (a3Q+t)

160 Weasel, outstanding! I assume there's wi-fi in your cigar shelter, so you can preside over the gub thread whilst burning air cured black tobacco in comfort?

On the Book of Faces, check out the Cigars Daily group, hashtag "cigar tent". It actually includes people posting their cigar rooms and various shelters too. But pretty interesting.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:07 PM (1m82a)

161 Evenin', gun folks.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (Wnv9h)

162 I've noticed an odd cultural difference between CO and my southern state where I live now. CO has much more restrictive laws. Magazine capacities, configurations, etc, are all heavily regulated. You have to have concealed weapon permits, and so forth.

Here, it's Constitutional carry, and you don't have nearly so many rules about what sort of guns you can own.

But a holdover cultural thing in CO, from before the Occupation by California, is the loose rules about *where* you can shoot. All federal lands and most state lands are wide open, as long as you're a certain distance from a roadway, and have a backstop, and clean up after yourself.

Here, you have to search for public outdoor ranges, which are few and far between, and most have lots of restrictions, from hours, to parking, to entry frees, types of weapons allowed, and so forth. It's very cumbersome, and it seems like most people just go ahead and join a club to use outdoor ranges on private land.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (BI5O2)

163 Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea!

Late to the thread because I have been ~~homesteading~~ organic tree farming by remote control.

Not able to be on the property but have a delivery tomorrow, and a buddy is down there and I was talking to him on the phone and watching him over the LTE Camera as he plans for placement.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (QfvaV)

164 Reminds me of the little old lady pulled over for a traffic violation.
Officer: Ma'am, are you carrying any firearms?
LOL: Yes, Sir, I have a Model 686 in the console, a Model 36 in my purse, a 1911 in the glove compartment, and a Ruger LCP in my ankle holster. Oh, and I have an AR15 and a 12-gauge pump in the trunk.
Officer: My Lord, Lady! What are you afraid of?
LOL (grinning): Not a goddamned thing!
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at January 05, 2025 08:03 PM (Hdixl)

All she needed was a Ma Deuce on a pintle mount, or a Stinger/Javelin setup.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (VNX3d)

165 I like the scene in Space Cowboys where Tommy Lee Jones lands the Space Shuttle in the simulator and the scene where Clint copies his technique for real at the end of the movie.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (D6PGr)

166 Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:07 PM (1m82a)
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Yep, wi-fi too!

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (kBfYj)

167 157 Btw, A.H., I just purchased the Kindle version of your book, Long Live Death. I'm looking forward to reading it (it's next in my queue).

Posted by: Paco at January 05, 2025 08:06 PM

It is a good read. Never really knew that much about the Spanish Civil War except that FRANCISCO FRANCO IS STILL DEAD!!!

I have a collection of A.H.'s works on my Kindle. Good reads all.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (9BbmQ)

168 161 Evenin', gun folks.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (Wnv9h)

Howdy, RMBS!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:09 PM (v23vE)

169 OK, so the Cigar Hut prototype I invented is a major success! It's a 25 sq ft ice fishing tent with a propane heater, lights, table and an exhaust fan. It's below freezing outside but nice and toasty inside!
Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:03 PM

Nice.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 05, 2025 08:09 PM (mH6SG)

170 It is a good read. Never really knew that much about the Spanish Civil War except that FRANCISCO FRANCO IS STILL DEAD!!!

I have a collection of A.H.'s works on my Kindle. Good reads all.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (9BbmQ)
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Glad you liked it! During the course of research for that book I found myself compelled to collect a few of the weapons of the conflict. Spanish firearms are very cool, and not very pricey. Would recommend.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:11 PM (ZOv7s)

171 Good evening, ya bunch of gun totin' knuckle draggers!

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 08:12 PM (RFPHU)

172 ---
Yeah, so Lansing MEPS had two doctors doing this. One was the archetypal creaky old geezer, the other an attractive woman. Waiting in line, there was much speculation about which would be more awkward.

For my sins, I enlisted, got out, got in and in the process got to experience both.

They were both awkward.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:56 PM (ZOv7s)

Having never served, but from watching smart military content online, I'm told that there is both a front and back inspection at MEPS (the "short arm" and the "chocolate starfish"). Are they inspecting for some sort of lower-hemisphere deficiency in each case, or is the subjugation to authority the point of the exercise?

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:12 PM (v23vE)

173 All she needed was a Ma Deuce on a pintle mount, or a Stinger/Javelin setup.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 05, 2025 08:08 PM (VNX3d)
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Driving out of Ann Arbor with my daughter, I told her that she would have to manage the door gun, because we had no one in the turret. As the usual lunatic cut me off, I'd start shouting "Contact, 3 o'clock!" and she'd make dakka dakka noises. It was a way to break the tension because those people are insane.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:12 PM (ZOv7s)

174 OK, so the Cigar Hut prototype I invented is a major success! It's a 25 sq ft ice fishing tent with a propane heater, lights, table and an exhaust fan. It's below freezing outside but nice and toasty inside!
Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:03 PM

Would something like that work for a puppy pooping station in the winter?

I don't have dogs, but know some people who do.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 05, 2025 08:13 PM (VNX3d)

175 Also the Feddle Gubmint has decided to be closed tomorrow.

SNOWSURRECTION!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:14 PM (QfvaV)

176 Having never served, but from watching smart military content online, I'm told that there is both a front and back inspection at MEPS (the "short arm" and the "chocolate starfish"). Are they inspecting for some sort of lower-hemisphere deficiency in each case, or is the subjugation to authority the point of the exercise?
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:12 PM (v23vE)
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They're looking for what us old farts call VD and other maladies.

Thus the choice of having a crusty geezer or attractive woman both regarding your parts with an air of utter distaste and indifference is kind of a lose-lose proposition.

On my second go-round, I got treated a lot better as prior service, and the staff joked with me about the one obviously gay guy eager to have his junk handled and everyone on staff shaking their heads over it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:15 PM (ZOv7s)

177 Y's Dice, my impression is that federal lands (BLM) are generally open to shootin', but much depends on the local management/rangers. Good ones work with experienced shooters to keep places clean and safe. My range is bordered by BLM land on a few sides. The stretch that runs down to the border is well suited to shooting, many good backstop hills. The ranger there was locally famous, worked with shooters to keep the area safe and clean. Not sure about his replacement after he retired, will have to ask.

The lead RSO I replaced on my duty day moved to TN. She has commented about the comparative lack of shooting venues she now has at hand.

Almost all of the state land shooting areas in this county were ruined by idiots - not closed by the idiotic government - despite enormous efforts to clean them up and keep them sane. The federal areas along the border have become dicey as BP has requested people not shoot there - they are literally dealing with, um, other "shooters" from the south.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:15 PM (1m82a)

178 There you go Iris, your snow day is official!!!

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 05, 2025 08:16 PM (IQ6Gq)

179 Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 05, 2025 08:13 PM (VNX3d)
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It would but I don't think you would want to run the heater constantly. I just put a shower curtain or tarp on the ground before the snow starts and take it up later. Doggos seem to appreciate it.

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:16 PM (kBfYj)

180 rhomboid, Remington 870 Wingmaster in 20 ga. with a target load. I have used it ( as in firing at the intuders) in a break-in situation before.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:16 PM (Rm0ul)

181 Yeah, .50 AE fashion statement abd a half

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at January 05, 2025 08:16 PM (QSrLX)

182 Re aluminum frames and steel slides, you have to keep ait well lubed or you get galling on the aluminum slide surfaces. Second, never try to monkey with the feed ramp on an aluminum frame pistol. Very thin layer of anodizing over a much softer core which if you scrape thru the top layer, you get rapid wear.

If you want a hollow point feed on older semi auto pistols, then you have to get classic bullet designs like the 9BLP Federal. Need a longer oal plus a bullet ogive as close to a fmj profile as possible. No truncated cones or funky profiles.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 05, 2025 08:17 PM (ctrM5)

183 However, if I were somewhere down south I would RULE THE ROAD with muh drivin skills. :-P
Posted by: Scuba_Dude
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Right, getting on the same road among a bunch of people who have zero experience with snow is a sure fire recipe for success.....
Posted by: blake

Your driving might be first rate but with the total lack of any salt/sand or snow removal equipment deployed by the counties or state you'd still find your skilled butt in the ditch.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:18 PM (WXNFJ)

184 I have every Monday. Sunday is a Friday for me. Regardless, my job is considered 'essential' by the FedLeviathan so I would have to get to work, somehow.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 05, 2025 08:18 PM (sAmhv)

185 Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:12 PM (ZOv7s)

About 5 and a half years ago, my brother and I had to stop in St. Louis in the middle of the night and get a hotel room on a road trip with my pregnant wife.

We parked, and my brother and I got our guns. I got out and went to the rear passenger door, and he got out from the driver door, and then we got her out and hustled her into the hotel.

She was laughing at this, until the sun came up, and we drove through the rest of St. Louis. Then she understood.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 08:19 PM (BI5O2)

186 184: I have every Monday off.

I should complete a thought now and then.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 05, 2025 08:19 PM (sAmhv)

187 Ben Had, yikes, sorry to hear you have that kind of "experience". 20ga is something I still am considering as a shotgun for the boss, but she's so good with the M1 carbine (and decent with the Model 60 with laser sight) I haven't moved on it.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:19 PM (1m82a)

188 For my sins, I enlisted, got out, got in and in the process got to experience both.

They were both awkward.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 07:56 PM (ZOv7s)

I went to MEPS at Ft. Jackson and it was also ROTC day. South Caroliana State College (now University) football team had a lot of ROTC as players. For those who don't know, SC State is an HBCU. We were lined up in chairs on either side of the hallway.

A SC State player went into the little room, and he came out - eyes opened wide.

He said "HE STUCK HIS FINGER IN MY ASS!"

Three guys got up and walked out.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:19 PM (QfvaV)

189 175 Also the Feddle Gubmint has decided to be closed tomorrow.

SNOWSURRECTION!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:14 PM (QfvaV)
Is this closing done to delay the Election Certification? Because if it is, well, this is hop you get a Pinochet.

Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 08:20 PM (LHPAg)

190 I do want a Desert Eagle because it is such a completely pointless firearm - and therefore cool. I've shot them, and they're okay, but the sheer absurdity of the thing, the size, the caliber, and of course, I absolutely want one in gold tiger stripe, because why not?

It doesn't fill any niche, IT IS THE NICHE!

My biggest obstacle is how many other, historic and cool firearms I can get for the same price.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:20 PM (ZOv7s)

191 180 rhomboid, Remington 870 Wingmaster in 20 ga. with a target load. I have used it ( as in firing at the intuders) in a break-in situation before.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:16 PM
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"Get out or I'll release the asparagus strudel!" That oughta do it.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 08:21 PM (IQ6Gq)

192 I once x-c skied from upper northwest all the way to the Hill during a snow closure, snowpocalypse (for my own reasons, which included getting some skiing in). My luck, the boss *was in the office* (only 1 of 100 there, according to Cap Police, who laughed as they informed me). Never repeated that mistake.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:21 PM (1m82a)

193 OK, so the Cigar Hut prototype I invented is a major success! It's a 25 sq ft ice fishing tent with a propane heater, lights, table and an exhaust fan. It's below freezing outside but nice and toasty inside!
Posted by: Weasel

No mention of gun ports but my assumption is. .

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:22 PM (WXNFJ)

194 I've been on I-285 in Atlanta during freezing rain. Terrifying.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 05, 2025 08:22 PM (dR6yv)

195 They're looking for what us old farts call VD and other maladies.

Ah, makes sense now.

Thus the choice of having a crusty geezer or attractive woman both regarding your parts with an air of utter distaste and indifference is kind of a lose-lose proposition.
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:15 PM (ZOv7s)

I guess seeing enough equipment would desensitize anyone to the novelty of the experience.

I still would like to find one of these folks, alongside possibly a proctologist, and ask who hurt them.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:23 PM (v23vE)

196 rhomboid, I have shot a lot of skeet with it along with some coyotes. It is a very comfortable gun.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:23 PM (Rm0ul)

197 Eromero no it's a typical DC thing whenever there's much snowfall. It used to be much much worse/better. The blizzard in '79, whole city and National Airport were shut down for several days. Since then the city has added a lot of snow-clearing equipment etc. Back in the day just a few key streets were cleared (obviously around the WH).

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:24 PM (1m82a)

198 97 87 It usually results a simplified technique that's been staring us in the face the whole time.

Posted by: Orson at January 05, 2025 07:36 PM
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Kites or model rocketry. Trebuchet and catapult technology may not be sufficiently vertical.
Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 07:41 PM (IQ6Gq)

_____________________________

Hand held Electromagnetic Pulse units would be interesting. Our laws are so antiquated, that there are none that specifically list EMP as illegal. Of course, such an invention would be abused almost as soon as it was created. I can, almost, guarantee that the US Military has some program using EMP on drone attacks. That would likely qualify under the black budget category.

Posted by: Orson at January 05, 2025 08:24 PM (dIske)

199 TRex, actually I released three 180 lb Wolfounds first.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:24 PM (Rm0ul)

200 Tonypete, excellent point! Firing ports are simply a prudent feature in any winter cigar tent.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:25 PM (1m82a)

201 193 No mention of gun ports but my assumption is. .

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:22 PM
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...part of the extensive anti-drone measures.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 08:25 PM (IQ6Gq)

202 sra blaster wants a Desert Eagle. In 50 AE because why else would one have a Desert Eagle?

But really she just wants to shoot one. I haven't seen anywhere that rents them. I think if she shoots it and it will be out of her system.

But then again....

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:26 PM (QfvaV)

203 199 TRex, actually I released three 180 lb Wolfounds first.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:24 PM
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Good idea. Incremental escalation. Start with canine measures before moving to the bigger artillery.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 08:27 PM (IQ6Gq)

204 I guess seeing enough equipment would desensitize anyone to the novelty of the experience.

I still would like to find one of these folks, alongside possibly a proctologist, and ask who hurt them.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:23 PM (v23vE)
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It's a job, and I suppose you get used to it. My daughter works in medicine and she is young and sensitive, but in time it will be just like critiquing wallpaper.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:27 PM (ZOv7s)

205 Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:26 PM (QfvaV)
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That could probably be arranged.

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:27 PM (fJiXH)

206 Anti-drone gun:

https://tinyurl.com/h48dp9he

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:28 PM (QfvaV)

207 Ok, I’m back. Dinner, made by me, was acceptable to Family.

2. Good news: I may have more time to travel this year, even, yea, unto Texas. Yay!

Bad news: I am shortly joining the ranks of unemployed. I may have to hitchhike to Texas. Boo.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:28 PM (aBtzQ)

208 That could probably be arranged.
Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:27 PM (fJiXH)

That would be appreciated!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:29 PM (QfvaV)

209 I285 is bad enough during normal rain etc. Atlanta area is not a friendly drive though during ice it snow events. People simply do not know how to drive in it.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 05, 2025 08:29 PM (ctrM5)

210 I guess seeing enough equipment would desensitize anyone to the novelty of the experience.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy

A HS buddy is working through his last year as a OB/GYN. He is forever telling us tales of a Karen taking offense and he replying "Lady, over the years I've examined ten's of thousands of hoohahs. Your's isn't all that special!"

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:30 PM (WXNFJ)

211 Weasel, sort of on-topic, yesterday I watched "Crimson Tide" (free on UToob), and noted that in an early scene where Hackman and Washington are on top of the sail, as the boomer is departing Bangor WA, they are smoking Montecristo cigars (simple brown band with the logo, so a traditional/classic one of some kind).

Noted that Denzel was among those getting prez medals of freedom yesterday. Sort of sad to see him with that group, but glad to see he got one (not sure exactly why). I don't know/follow much about entertainers, but Denzel seems to be a solid dude (doesn't live in Hollyweird, same wife forever, kids, generous donor to military charities, etc). He even got baptized not long ago I think, and his remarks at the church were interesting.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:30 PM (1m82a)

212 202 sra blaster wants a Desert Eagle. In 50 AE because why else would one have a Desert Eagle?

But really she just wants to shoot one. I haven't seen anywhere that rents them. I think if she shoots it and it will be out of her system.

But then again....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:26 PM (QfvaV)

My better half also wants to shoot one. I told her that the likeliest route would be to come to TXMoMe next year. You just never know what various loaner guns are going to show up on the handgun range...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:30 PM (v23vE)

213 RI Red , this will be MoMe # 10. You won't want to miss it.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:31 PM (Rm0ul)

214 Ice storms are in a completely different category. Those things can be horrendous. Impossibly treacherous for walking or driving, damaging to property/infrastructure.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (1m82a)

215 Too early for the MoMe dates?

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (Rm0ul)

216 Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:30 PM (1m82a)
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I just gave one of those to my cardiologist!

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (fJiXH)

217 I almost bought a Desert Eagle back in 2009. Got back from a deployment to Germany flush with cash, figured I could treat myself to a lavish gift, saw a Desert Eagle on consignment and put it on layaway at the local store.

My fatal mistake was underestimating how quickly my wife and daughters could go through all that money.

When the first payment was due, I sheepishly asked if I could transfer my funds to something else, and this was acceptable.

Thus, I lost out an a Desert Eagle, but picked up a fine SIG-Sauer P226 with "Made in W. Germany" stamped on it.

Still have it. Still love it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (ZOv7s)

218 It's a job, and I suppose you get used to it. My daughter works in medicine and she is young and sensitive, but in time it will be just like critiquing wallpaper.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:27 PM (ZOv7s)

A nurse practitioner acquaintance at my gym, who does a lot of STD screening near a large college campus whose football team is still alive in the playoffs, told us over the holidays last year that she had a run of eight whole days in which she had not seen a penis other than her husband's.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:33 PM (v23vE)

219 My better half also wants to shoot one. I told her that the likeliest route would be to come to TXMoMe next year. You just never know what various loaner guns are going to show up on the handgun range...
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy

The line to fire the 8.8 cm Flak 41 was outrageous!

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:33 PM (WXNFJ)

220 Too early for the MoMe dates?
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (Rm0ul)
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Nope!

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:33 PM (fJiXH)

221 Well time to wander. Thanks again, Weasel!

Have a good one.

Later!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at January 05, 2025 08:34 PM (tT6L1)

222 Ice storms are in a completely different category. Those things can be horrendous. Impossibly treacherous for walking or driving, damaging to property/infrastructure.
Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (1m82a)
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This is true. The ice storm of 2012 had us out of power for a week, and as a result I bought The Last Generator in Lansing.

Still have it, it still works. We learned an important lesson.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:34 PM (ZOv7s)

223 A HS buddy is working through his last year as a OB/GYN. He is forever telling us tales of a Karen taking offense and he replying "Lady, over the years I've examined ten's of thousands of hoohahs. Your's isn't all that special!"
Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:30 PM (WXNFJ)

"Ma'am, if I see something I've never encountered before, I'll certainly let you know, right after I get finished photographing it."

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:34 PM (v23vE)

224 ...Dang. Those sold out fast. Saw it this morning at PSA. Post WW2 Walther P38 9mm Pistols with Aluminum Frames. $499. Posted by: Chuck Conners at January 05, 2025 07:06 PM (vFG9F)

Slowly, then all at once.

I'm grateful to Weasel for helping get a "Jim's Gun List" started on his own blog page. I had sold two from the list, with a third "promised-out" (which promise shall be kept.) Oh, and the Spotting Scope is promised to one here, as well. Private correspondence to follow.

Earlier this week though, a friend from Central Texas swooped in with fistsfullaFranklins, and bought the remaining 42 guns, all of the reloading gear, rests and bags, every bit of the minor-ancillary gear, and the primary, large gun safe.

And just like that, Herself New Dawn now owns more guns than I do. I'm gonna surely shed some tears when I see that box van head North up the road.

Tools. Tools gotta go, too. But I can "Yard Sale" those. Would've been a bit awkward, holding a front-yard Gun Show, freaking out the neighbors and drivers-by!

Funeral is paid for, now. I've already got exactly the right compost bin picked out!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at January 05, 2025 08:34 PM (Xo+UM)

225 Weasel, while I'm glad not to *have* a cardiologist, you're lucky to have one you can gift cigars to. I always chuckle to myself when lying on the stupid form I get every single effing time I see the gatekeeper doc ("no tobacco use").

Nunyabizness.

Especially as there's no evidence of health issues with moderate cigar consumption.

Posted by: rhomboid at January 05, 2025 08:35 PM (1m82a)

226 Too early for the MoMe dates?
Posted by: Ben Had

Nope! R. is dying to see whom she is paired up with!

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:35 PM (WXNFJ)

227 And, while I bag on STL, it's no Memphis. I won't even stop in Mrmphis. Fuel up, get food and drinks. Piss in bottles if you have to. But don't stop.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 08:35 PM (BI5O2)

228 A nurse practitioner acquaintance at my gym, who does a lot of STD screening near a large college campus whose football team is still alive in the playoffs, told us over the holidays last year that she had a run of eight whole days in which she had not seen a penis other than her husband's.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:33 PM (v23vE)
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You know, her husband has to feel pretty good about his situation.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:36 PM (ZOv7s)

229 Posted by: Jim at January 05, 2025 08:34 PM (Xo+UM)
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Glad to hear that worked out, Jim.

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 08:36 PM (fJiXH)

230 215 Too early for the MoMe dates?
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (Rm0ul)
I hope not, already on my calendar.

Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 08:37 PM (LHPAg)

231 Good evening, ya bunch of gun totin' knuckle draggers!
Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 08:12 PM

Evenin', Doof.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 08:38 PM (Wnv9h)

232 If you must do something gun related this could be a good time to reload ammo.
Posted by: JTB at January 05, 2025 07:44 PM (yTvNw)

Or dryfire. Work on the draw. Use a laser system to work on not flinching.

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 08:38 PM (WlvCt)

233 As a Midshipman, I got to enjoy the physical at the local AFEES (renamed to MEPS on 01 Jan 1982), the highlight of which was the hemorrhoid exam, performed by a flamingly gay doc.

We're directed to line up backs to the wall. He flounces in, and makes a huge display of putting on rubber gloves, spending an inordinate amount of time smoothing them out. He then directs us to turn around, drop our skivvies, and "spread 'em", and then walks down the line, slowly.

During my 3rd year repeat of this, he gets about half way down the line, and suddenly squeals "Oooooh, gross!" and initiates a very rapid retrograde maneuver from the room.

We're all wondering what happened. One gentleman seemed quite satisfied with himself, and as he was about where it happened, questions started to be asked. He turned around, bent over, spread 'em, and displayed a nice amount of chunky peanut butter he'd thoughtfully deployed.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 08:38 PM (a3Q+t)

234 RI Red , this will be MoMe # 10. You won't want to miss it.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:31 PM (Rm0ul)

BH, I don’t want to, fer shur.
This latest was not expected, so things are a bit up in the air. Boo.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:39 PM (aBtzQ)

235 And, while I bag on STL, it's no Memphis. I won't even stop in Mrmphis. Fuel up, get food and drinks. Piss in bottles if you have to. But don't stop.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

No kidding. Even around St. Jude's it can be dicey.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:39 PM (WXNFJ)

236 207 Bad news: I am shortly joining the ranks of unemployed. I may have to hitchhike to Texas. Boo.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:28 PM
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Bummer. Best wishes. Still hoping TX is in the cards.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 08:40 PM (IQ6Gq)

237 TXMOME-X will be Oct 17/18 2025.

A request.. The Moron that is in Hong Kong was asking. He normally posts on the ONT. If you see him please pass this along.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:40 PM (Rm0ul)

238 We're all wondering what happened. One gentleman seemed quite satisfied with himself, and as he was about where it happened, questions started to be asked. He turned around, bent over, spread 'em, and displayed a nice amount of chunky peanut butter he'd thoughtfully deployed.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 08:38 PM (a3Q+t)
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Sailors. Butt pranks. 'Nuff said.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:40 PM (ZOv7s)

239 Doof!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 05, 2025 08:40 PM (mH6SG)

240 I have a reminder set on my phone for generator maintenance the first Saturday of each quarter. I blew off the reminders last two times (this generator has found a home inside rather than in an outside hut so it looks like it is brand new out of the box) and the reminder just came up I did not skip it. Got a new tank of propane and went to fire it up and apparently on the first test I had scavenged the regulator and hose from a defunct grill for the test. And also this summer when I was cleaning up and disposing of that grill, I sent the regulator and hose off with it. So, new tank of propane, but, no, I can't run the generator! Off to Lowe's to pick up the part. Generator starts and runs like a champ!

Ready for the blizzard.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:41 PM (QfvaV)

241 237 TXMOME-X will be Oct 17/18 2025.

A request.. The Moron that is in Hong Kong was asking. He normally posts on the ONT. If you see him please pass this along.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:40 PM (Rm0ul)

Noted. Thank you, ma'am!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:41 PM (v23vE)

242

Food is here??? Good, I'm hungry!

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:42 PM (3ek7K)

243 I do want a Desert Eagle because it is such a completely pointless firearm - and therefore cool.

I have no desire for a DE but I understand the sentiment to a t.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 08:42 PM (SYdph)

244 Food is here??? Good, I'm hungry!
Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:42 PM

It's good, too.

*noms*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 08:43 PM (Wnv9h)

245 I maanaged to not buy a suppressor last week because the vendor had no assistance for the Form 4.

But the vendors with assistance want a lot more money for their suppressors.

First world problems.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:44 PM (QfvaV)

246 Is a pump shotgun like the Mossberg 590 a DA or SA? I never hear shotguns spoken of in those terms (nor rifles, usually). Why is that?

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 08:44 PM (WlvCt)

247 you must do something gun related this could be a good time to reload ammo.
Posted by: JTB at January 05, 2025 07:44 PM (yTvNw)

Or dryfire. Work on the draw. Use a laser system to work on not flinching.

Bad news: Mrs. Red was jealous when I got Jr. a MantisX for his birthday. Boo.
Good news: Mrs. Red got one for Christmas. Yay!
Especially for Mr. Red cuz she ain’t likely to use it much.
And yes, Sean Hannity ads at 5:45 every afternoon are effective.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:44 PM (aBtzQ)

248 Have a pleasant evening folks.

Posted by: whig's phone at January 05, 2025 08:44 PM (ctrM5)

249 blaster NZFrank plans on being in Texas this year.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:45 PM (Rm0ul)

250 I'm holding off on firearms and ammo purchases until March at the earliest. Ammo prices are dropping hard, and I'm in no hurry to interrupt them. Same with firearms, and I suspect we will have another Trump firearm recession before long.

Obviously, some folks have pressing needs, but I'm okay for the moment.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:45 PM (ZOv7s)

251 227 Memphis. Crossing the I40 bridge from West Memphis to Memphis, I got boxed in the far right lane and had to exit immediately. Drove around a little, found a gas station with two cop cars. I told them what happened, asked how to get back on I40, and both cops looked at each other. "Better follow me, I'll get you there quicker than I can tell you how to do it". Have you ever had that eerie feeling when driving through certain neighborhoods?

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 08:45 PM (gm9Sb)

252 237 TXMOME-X will be Oct 17/18 2025.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:40 PM (Rm0ul)

Hi Ben Had. Dates are saved. I am so thrilled to attend my first TXMOME.

Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 08:46 PM (zddDv)

253

When we drive to South Carolina from Wyoming we have to drive through St. Louis. We make sure we are gassed up and pray alot, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:47 PM (3ek7K)

254 Here's a Memphis PSA for y'all:

https://tinyurl.com/3h4akuvb

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 08:47 PM (BI5O2)

255 Have you ever had that eerie feeling when driving through certain neighborhoods?
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 08:45 PM (gm9Sb)
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I mean, Michigan has Detroit and Flint, so yeah.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:47 PM (ZOv7s)

256 I think everyone in Michigan loosens their holsters when crossing 8 Mile.

And Flint is like Detroit without the ambience.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 08:48 PM (ZOv7s)

257 I maanaged to not buy a suppressor last week because the vendor had no assistance for the Form 4.

But the vendors with assistance want a lot more money for their suppressors.

First world problems.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:44 PM

I hear ya, blaster. I also failed to buy a suppressor last week because I still live in a communist blue state. Working on fixing that last bit.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 08:48 PM (Wnv9h)

258 Scarymary, wonderful. Look forward to having you join us. In case it hasn't been mentioned the MoMe includes dinner and dancing.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:49 PM (Rm0ul)

259 Bad news: I am shortly joining the ranks of unemployed. I may have to hitchhike to Texas. Boo.
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:28 PM (aBtzQ)

That sucks, sir. Was there myself a couple of years ago and it was no fun. Worked out for the best in the end, though -- hope you have a short and productive job search.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 08:49 PM (v23vE)

260 Bad news: I am shortly joining the ranks of unemployed. I may have to hitchhike to Texas. Boo.

Sorry to hear that, Red. But it reminds me that I need to text a friend of mine whose contract was set to expire at the end of the year. When I last talked to him before the holidays he had had a few interviews but nothing yet solid. Hope you find something soon.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 08:50 PM (4fh+z)

261 hear ya, blaster. I also failed to buy a suppressor last week because I still live in a communist blue state. Working on fixing that last bit.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 08:48 PM (Wnv9h)

Mmmm, RMBS, I know of a nice little state close by. Where I was running a can on my 6.5 when I as breaking in my Garmin. Yesterday. 15 degrees and 25 knot gusts.
But that Garmin is the Titz!

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:52 PM (aBtzQ)

262 Suppressors. I understand the wait time is way, way, down, sometimes days. A nearby dealer in NW AR is advertising suppressors at $375, suppressor, picture, prints, and anything else involved. Is that a good deal? I'm interested in getting one, and have been putting it off due to being in the fourth quarter, maybe OT.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 08:52 PM (gm9Sb)

263 "Better follow me, I'll get you there quicker than I can tell you how to do it". Have you ever had that eerie feeling when driving through certain neighborhoods?
Posted by: bill in arkansas

Oh yeah. Middle of the night, damn near out of gas in some hellhole Detroit neighborhood right off the highway. The (wonderful) proprietor of the Stop-n-Rob-em, said to me "Son, you gotta the hell out of here, bros around here will eat you! Now scoot!" He wouldn't even let me pay for the bit of gas I pumped.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 08:53 PM (WXNFJ)

264

Hubby and I had the four grandchildren, ages 2 to 10 today for 6 hours. We absolutely having them here.

You can't put a price on the time spent with your grandchildren.

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:54 PM (3ek7K)

265 I can't find a photo, but a similar billboard from Memphis had a teen pointing a gun, and it said "Child, Don't Kill!"

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 08:55 PM (BI5O2)

266 I do want a Desert Eagle because it is such a completely pointless firearm - and therefore cool.

I have no desire for a DE but I understand the sentiment to a t.
Posted by: Oddbob
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S&W 500 Mag, 7.5" barrel

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at January 05, 2025 08:56 PM (XeU6L)

267 four seasons, the time with your grandkids sounds sweet. I'm glad you enjoyed your day.

Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 08:57 PM (zddDv)

268
Things ain't right since MisHum isn't doing the ONT.

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:57 PM (3ek7K)

269 A nearby dealer in NW AR is advertising suppressors at $375, suppressor, picture, prints, and anything else involved. Is that a good deal? I'm interested in getting one, and have been putting it off due to being in the fourth quarter, maybe OT.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 08:52 PM (gm9Sb)

I suspect at that price that 1) it does not include the tax stamp which is itself $200 and 2) its for .22LR.

Even still that is a good deal.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:57 PM (QfvaV)

270 263 Tonypete, at least in the Mahoning Valley we had your cousins keeping some semblance of law and order and driving down prices of cigarettes and home appliances.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 08:58 PM (gm9Sb)

271 Spuppy, TRex and OB, thx.
I’m looking at this as an opportunity, get my head screwed on tight, seek new stuff, get back in shape.
At 72, this will likely be my last full time job, so I want to enjoy it.

Good news: I now have time to hit the gym regularly. Yay!
Bad news: I miss having my dinner time wine. Boo!
This 10-15 pounds better come off quickly.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:59 PM (aBtzQ)

272
Scarymary,

Son and Daughter-in-law have done a great job raising the grandkids. Learn how to entertain yourselves, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:59 PM (3ek7K)

273 Over 250 comments and no mention of the blond armed attorneys elbows? She hides them a little but they may be up there with SEH girl.

Posted by: Biggest Alfredo at January 05, 2025 09:00 PM (8cPKb)

274 269 It included the tax stamp and a demo on their in house range. I better drive up there.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 09:00 PM (gm9Sb)

275 Scarymary, wonderful. Look forward to having you join us. In case it hasn't been mentioned the MoMe includes dinner and dancing.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:49 PM

And Disco Doof!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:00 PM (Wnv9h)

276 Is a pump shotgun like the Mossberg 590 a DA or SA?

If the trigger does exactly one thing -- fire the gun -- it's a single action. Offhand I can't think of a long gun that doesn't work that way but I'm sure there's some oddball thing out there somewhere.

Posted by: Oddbob at January 05, 2025 09:02 PM (ra+Dl)

277 suppressors at $375, suppressor, picture, prints, and anything else involved.

That is a great deal, if the can is any good. What brand?
My 7.62 can was $800, plus $200 tax stamp, plus 15 months. Boo.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:03 PM (aBtzQ)

278 Mmmm, RMBS, I know of a nice little state close by. Where I was running a can on my 6.5 when I as breaking in my Garmin. Yesterday. 15 degrees and 25 knot gusts.
But that Garmin is the Titz!
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 08:52 PM

Working on it!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:03 PM (Wnv9h)

279 268 Things ain't right since MisHum isn't doing the ONT.

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:57 PM
***
No kidding. Those clowns doing the ONT now aren't in the same league.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 09:04 PM (IQ6Gq)

280 275 Scarymary, wonderful. Look forward to having you join us. In case it hasn't been mentioned the MoMe includes dinner and dancing.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:49 PM

And Disco Doof!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:00 PM (Wnv9h)

Sounds like a blast!

Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 09:04 PM (zddDv)

281 Sounds like a blast!
Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 09:04 PM

Well...on the ranges, anyway.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (Wnv9h)

282 Too early for the MoMe dates?
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (Rm0ul)

We need to bring a date this year??

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (RFPHU)

283 Over 250 comments and no mention of the blond armed attorneys elbows? She hides them a little but they may be up there with SEH girl.
Posted by: Biggest Alfredo at January 05, 2025 09:00 PM (8cPKb)
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Lol, like we looked at the content.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (ZOv7s)

284 Have you ever had that eerie feeling when driving through certain neighborhoods?
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 05, 2025 08:45 PM (gm9Sb)

Once, I got lost in Newark, so I went to a gas station for directions. The large, scowling black man who ran the place gave me some directions, and I did my usual thing: "thank you kindly, sir, have a nice day," and so on.

He said "You're not from New York, are you?"

"No, sir," I said, "I'm from Colorado."

"Ok," he said, "here's where you actually go..."

I shudder to think where he was sending New Yorkers.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (BI5O2)

285 No kidding. Those clowns doing the ONT now aren't in the same league.

They're doin' just fine and are muchly appreciated.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (mH6SG)

286 Anti-drone gun:

https://tinyurl.com/h48dp9he

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 08:28 PM (QfvaV)

Is that what the Iranians used to down our Predator over Afghanistan?

(Remember it lost its comms to home, so it landed - and happened to land in Iran since it was so close.)

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (WlvCt)

287 Tonypete, at least in the Mahoning Valley we had your cousins keeping some semblance of law and order and driving down prices of cigarettes and home appliances.
Posted by: bill in arkansas

Whatta mean, You can buy washers and dryers in stores and not off of the back of a truck?!

Inconceivable!

Posted by: Tonypete at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (WXNFJ)

288 Too early for the MoMe dates?
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:32 PM (Rm0ul)

We need to bring a date this year??
Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM

Wait, what?!

Carp. I better find a social life, then.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:07 PM (Wnv9h)

289 RMBS, would you commute in to Mass?

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:07 PM (aBtzQ)

290 Scarymary, wonderful. Look forward to having you join us. In case it hasn't been mentioned the MoMe includes dinner and dancing.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 08:49 PM

And Disco Doof!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:00 PM (Wnv9h)

Sounds like a blast!
Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 09:04 PM (zddDv)

It's a sight to behold. Rumor is he's learning some new moves. And possibly recruiting at least one partner.

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:07 PM (RFPHU)

291 Things ain't right since MisHum isn't doing the ONT.

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 08:57 PM
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No kidding. Those clowns doing the ONT now aren't in the same league.
Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 09:04 PM (IQ6Gq)

You get what you pay for

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:08 PM (RFPHU)

292
Yeah, the ONT bloggers do a great job. We're lucky people stepped up to provide entertainment.

I can't imagine having to bring that entertainment to us heathens, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 09:09 PM (3ek7K)

293 No kidding. Those clowns doing the ONT now aren't in the same league.

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 09:04 PM (IQ6Gq)

You're doing just fine, fellas. I like dinosaurs and Rush and etc.

Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 09:09 PM (zddDv)

294 Doof!
Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 05, 2025 08:40 PM (mH6SG)

Mr. Deal!

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:09 PM (RFPHU)

295 Is that what the Iranians used to down our Predator over Afghanistan?

(Remember it lost its comms to home, so it landed - and happened to land in Iran since it was so close.)
Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 09:06 PM (WlvCt)

Probably not. There are a fair number of systems that are jammers most vehicle or trailer mounted in use by our side, I expect the bad guys have many that are at fixed installations (one of the advantages of not being a world power is you don't have to project it) that are probably not much more sophisticated than a high powered microwave beam.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:09 PM (QfvaV)

296 RMBS, you have to bring Range Babe.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 09:10 PM (Rm0ul)

297 270 263 Tonypete, at least in the Mahoning Valley we had your cousins keeping some semblance of law and order and driving down prices of cigarettes and home appliances.
Posted by: bill in arkansas,
.................................
Where have you gone, James Trafficant, a nation turns it's lonely eyes towards you.

- failed Simon& Garfunkel lyrics.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at January 05, 2025 09:10 PM (sAmhv)

298 Is a 50 cal Desert Eagle better than a 45?

45 what? ACP? LC, .454 Casull

50 is far more expensive to fire; you don't actually fire it, you detonate the round - which makes it less than ideal indoors in an ad hoc situation unless you like your ears to bleed.

Lots of concussion, those on the firing line will hate you.
The firearm itself is heavy, good luck finding a holster. Totally not concealable unless you are wearing an oversized trench coat. The sites suck; you really need to upgrade the grips because the cheap plastic ones will wreck ungloved hands.

.50AE 1500 ft/lbs vs 518 ft/lbs for .45

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 05, 2025 09:10 PM (rHxhM)

299 Where have you gone, James Trafficant, a nation turns it's lonely eyes towards you.

- failed Simon& Garfunkel lyrics.
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at January 05, 2025 09:10 PM (sAmhv)
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Scotty finally beamed him up.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 09:11 PM (ZOv7s)

300 Yeah, the ONT bloggers do a great job. We're lucky people stepped up to provide entertainment.

I can't imagine having to bring that entertainment to us heathens, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 09:09 PM (3ek7K)

*reviews tonight's ONT*
*rates it as "minimally adequate"*

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:12 PM (RFPHU)

301 RMBS, you have to bring Range Babe.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 05, 2025 09:10 PM

If she can make it, I'm sure she'll come. She had a great time last year!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:12 PM (Wnv9h)

302 Totally not concealable unless you are wearing an oversized trench coat....

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 05, 2025 09:10 PM (rHxhM)

Oh really.

Cause I saw Demi Moore tuck two of them in the back of her bikini bottoms.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:12 PM (QfvaV)

303 RMBS, would you commute in to Mass?
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:07 PM

Two days/week. I'm looking at southern NH, close to 93.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:13 PM (Wnv9h)

304
Is there anyone who drives into NYC on a regular basis?

How does the city charge you for the congestion fee?

Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 09:15 PM (3ek7K)

305 I kind of miss Jim Trafficant. A Dem, corrupt, and all kinds of mobbed up but he gave a damn. He actually cared about his little part of the world.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at January 05, 2025 09:15 PM (sAmhv)

306 Just checked below. 356 is the number to beat.
Sorry, CBD, about that Monday morning Zoom call.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:16 PM (aBtzQ)

307 Oh really.

Cause I saw Demi Moore tuck two of them in the back of her bikini bottoms.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:12 PM (QfvaV)
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Didn't she prove that women were the physical equals of men if only you give then lesbian haircuts?

And then the US based the next 20 years of military policy on that.

How did that work out?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 09:16 PM (ZOv7s)

308 The IRS said last year's 81 percent error rate dropped to only 73 percent this past year. Unbelievable. The Internal Rectal Service screws up 73 percent of the time and then brags about it. If that is not enough to cause your 1040 to crepitate, IRS agents gave the wrong advice to taxpayers only 50 percent of the time last year, according to an investigation. Beam me up. The IRS does not need more workers; the IRS does not need more money. These stumbling, fumbling, bumbling mistake-prone nincompoops have got to go... abolish these nincompoops at the IRS.

-- Jim Traficant

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 05, 2025 09:17 PM (BI5O2)

309 Is there anyone who drives into NYC on a regular basis?

How does the city charge you for the congestion fee?
Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 09:15 PM (3ek7K)
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I don't but I'm pretty sure the answer is "up the _ss". Others can fill in the blank.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 09:17 PM (ZOv7s)

310 Two days/week. I'm looking at southern NH, close to 93.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:13 PM (Wnv9h)

Thought that might be the case. I’m considering some sort of remote work, even if it isn’t law.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:18 PM (aBtzQ)

311 How does the city charge you for the congestion fee?
*******************
Don't know if it's started yet, but my understanding is that your friendly EZPass will handle it....

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 05, 2025 09:18 PM (IQ6Gq)

312 >>How does the city charge you for the congestion fee?

EZPass.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 05, 2025 09:18 PM (LkLld)

313 I do want a Desert Eagle because it is such a completely pointless firearm - and therefore cool.

I have no desire for a DE but I understand the sentiment to a t.
Posted by: Oddbob

Pointless Firearms - Bass Pro has a blunderbus kit on sale.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 05, 2025 09:19 PM (/lPRQ)

314 Well, I'm fading fast, the workweek beckons.

Thanks again, Weasel!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 05, 2025 09:20 PM (ZOv7s)

315 Thought that might be the case. I’m considering some sort of remote work, even if it isn’t law.
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:18 PM

Hoping for the best for you. Remote works out well. Half my teams lives right over the state line in NH.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:20 PM (Wnv9h)

316 Cause I saw Demi Moore tuck two of them in the back of her bikini bottoms.

Technically they were concealed because an observer's eyes were focused on a more distracting set of attributes.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 05, 2025 09:20 PM (rHxhM)

317 312 >>How does the city charge you for the congestion fee?

EZPass.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 05, 2025 09:18 PM (LkLld)
Multipass. LeeLu Dallas. Multipass.

Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 09:20 PM (LHPAg)

318 I just read Trudeau may resign tomorrow. Now he can follow Tay-tay on every tour.

Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 09:21 PM (zddDv)

319 How does the city charge you for the congestion fee?
Posted by: four seasons at January 05, 2025 09:15 PM (3ek7K)

License plate readers.

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 09:21 PM (WlvCt)

320 I just read Trudeau may resign tomorrow. Now he can follow Tay-tay on every tour.
Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 09:21 PM

Wow, that's a shame.

Anyway....

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:22 PM (Wnv9h)

321 So, weasel, are you out futzing around with your ice tent instead of riding herd on we Morons?

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:22 PM (aBtzQ)

322 >>Multipass. LeeLu Dallas. Multipass.

I think the same thing every time I say or hear EZPass.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 05, 2025 09:22 PM (LkLld)

323 I do want a Desert Eagle because it is such a completely pointless firearm - and therefore cool.

I have several in various calibers including the .50AE. They are a blast.

Reloading makes it more economical, as long as I police the brass.

If I come to the TxMoMe, I can bring a .44 and .50 for A/B comparison.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 05, 2025 09:22 PM (rHxhM)

324 *reviews tonight's ONT*
*rates it as "minimally adequate"*
Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:12 PM (RFPHU)

Which is a B+ on the Cob Curve!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 09:25 PM (v23vE)

325 I do want a Desert Eagle because it is such a completely pointless firearm - and therefore cool.

Once in the wee hours of the morning, I noticed some crim looking through car and home windows, so I thought I would introduce myself.

The stainless steal .50AE with its enormous muzzle illuminated by street light and handled in a menacing manner during the interview resulted in urine streams going down both pant legs.

I haven't seen the perp since then.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 05, 2025 09:25 PM (rHxhM)

326 I haven't seen the perp since then.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 05, 2025 09:25 PM (rHxhM)
Hopefully followed another path.

Posted by: Eromero at January 05, 2025 09:28 PM (LHPAg)

327 Ok, all y'all. 9:28 thank you time.

Thank you!!

Hope to see you next Sunday,

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 09:28 PM (vt7xw)

328 When I was a freshman, had an senior acquaintance who went on to med school. Fast forward to my senior year, meet him on the street. He's doing something like a gyn turn, and he states that he thought it would be "interesting"... except that everyone he sees is either old and/or diseased. He said he took to putting the smelly salve under his nose because of the smell. He said it was almost enough to put him off sex. Almost.

Posted by: buddhaha at January 05, 2025 09:30 PM (6vMQv)

329 I remember watching Boondock Saints the first time and when Willem Dafoe says that the bad guys were shot with a .50 caliber handgun I was like oh its going to be one of THOSE movies and then they turned out to be DEagles and okay now we are cooking with gas!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:30 PM (QfvaV)

330 >>Multipass. LeeLu Dallas. Multipass.

I think the same thing every time I say or hear EZPass.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 05, 2025 09:22 PM (LkLld)

Her other famous line makes her always on topic for the Gun Thread:
“Big bada boom!”

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 09:30 PM (WlvCt)

331 Thanks fo the gub, Weasel. Glad your tent seems to be a resounding success. Have a great week, amigo.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 05, 2025 09:31 PM (mH6SG)

332 *reviews tonight's ONT*
*rates it as "minimally adequate"*
Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:12 PM (RFPHU)

Which is a B+ on the Cob Curve!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 09:25 PM (v23vE)

We'll see. ONT Hordelings won't blow smoke. If it isn't worthy, they'll tell me.

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:31 PM (RFPHU)

333 We say Leeloo Dallas Multipass for so many things around casa blaster.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:31 PM (QfvaV)

334 327 Ok, all y'all. 9:28 thank you time.

Thank you!!

Hope to see you next Sunday,

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 09:28 PM (vt7xw)

Thank you, boss! Appreciate the Sunday evening appointment viewing -- uh, reading.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 09:32 PM (v23vE)

335 Thanks for the Gun Thread, again, Weasel.

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 09:32 PM (WlvCt)

336 I resolve to take more target practice before TXMOME.
I resolve to take more target practice before TXMOME.

Posted by: Scarymary at January 05, 2025 09:32 PM (zddDv)

337 I remember watching Boondock Saints the first time and when Willem Dafoe says that the bad guys were shot with a .50 caliber handgun I was like oh its going to be one of THOSE movies and then they turned out to be DEagles and okay now we are cooking with gas!
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:30 PM (QfvaV)

There's a hole in the wall bar right off of Bourbon Street in Nawlins called The Boondock Saint. They play that movie on a continuous loop. When I was there a day or 2 after TxMoMe 2024, I walked in just before the "I'll just have a Coke" (racist joke) scene. Epic timing on my part!

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:33 PM (RFPHU)

338 Thanks Horde and thanks Weasel.
Best wishes to those in the path of snowmageddon.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Texas. Save the date. Thanks to Ben Had, Weasel, CHQ, RancherBob, and everyone involved.

Also looking forward to Doof's ONT tonight...

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 09:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

339 Thank you!!

Hope to see you next Sunday,

Posted by: Weasel at January 05, 2025 09:28 PM

Thanks for another great Gub Thread, Weasel!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:34 PM (Wnv9h)

340 I work at a Federal facility with a gated parking lot which is considered part of the facility so firearms not allowed even in the car.

Well, one morning I had to make a quick change of which car was going to work and later I remembered the EP9 with a 32 rd mag and an M590A1 shotgun behind the seats.

Glad they didn't have the dogs out checking.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:34 PM (QfvaV)

341 Epic timing on my part!
Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:33 PM (RFPHU)

Boondock Saints is classic and lots of gun pr0n!

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:36 PM (QfvaV)

342 Thanks, Weasel, as always. I think I’ll go read the post, now. Someone said something about elbows. And Beagles in .50 cal.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:37 PM (aBtzQ)

343 And Beagles in .50 cal.
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:37 PM

Beagles with .50 cals?!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:38 PM (Wnv9h)

344 Beagles with .50 cals?!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:38 PM (Wnv9h)

Fauci getting a visit....

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:39 PM (QfvaV)

345 Blaster, NH just passed a user friendly gun law that keeps employers from barring storage of firearms in worker’s cars in the parking lot.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:39 PM (aBtzQ)

346 Looking forward to seeing everyone in Texas. Save the date. Thanks to Ben Had, Weasel, CHQ, RancherBob, and everyone involved.

Also looking forward to Doof's ONT tonight...
Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 09:34 PM (IQ6Gq)

Just passed the dates along to younger son of Doof. He's determined to make it this year. It's a few days before his birthday, so if he can get the time off of work, I'll gladly pay for his trip as a birthday present.

Posted by: Doof at January 05, 2025 09:39 PM (RFPHU)

347 345 Blaster, NH just passed a user friendly gun law that keeps employers from barring storage of firearms in worker’s cars in the parking lot.
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:39 PM (aBtzQ)

Yes. Virginia also has this law.

Doesn't work on Federal facilities.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:40 PM (QfvaV)

348 I work at a Federal facility with a gated parking lot which is considered part of the facility so firearms not allowed even in the car.

Well, one morning I had to make a quick change of which car was going to work and later I remembered the EP9 with a 32 rd mag and an M590A1 shotgun behind the seats.

Glad they didn't have the dogs out checking.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:34 PM (QfvaV)

One instance in which doggos would not have been man's best friend -- or Blaster's, anyway.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 09:41 PM (v23vE)

349 Blaster, NH just passed a user friendly gun law that keeps employers from barring storage of firearms in worker’s cars in the parking lot.
Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:39 PM/i]

Noice.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:42 PM (Wnv9h)

350 Oops.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:42 PM (Wnv9h)

351 Doesn't work on Federal facilities.

Dammit, that’s unconstitutional!

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:42 PM (aBtzQ)

352 350 Oops.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:42 PM (Wnv9h)

Save tags in signature starve The Barrel.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:43 PM (QfvaV)

353 352 350 Oops.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:42 PM (Wnv9h)

Save tags in signature starve The Barrel.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:43 PM (QfvaV)

That One Simple Trick™ has saved my sorry self from Barreldom on at least one occasion.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 09:45 PM (v23vE)

354 Ok, folks, only a few more comments and our work will be done.

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:45 PM (aBtzQ)

355 Save tags in signature starve The Barrel.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 05, 2025 09:43 PM

The Barrel is looking a little rotund. I'm doing it a favor, really.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:45 PM (Wnv9h)

356 Save Weasel from the dreaded Zoom call!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 09:47 PM (a3Q+t)

357 357!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 05, 2025 09:47 PM (Wnv9h)

358 356 Save Weasel from the dreaded Zoom call!
Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 05, 2025 09:47 PM (a3Q+t)

It is done ... unless someone risks banning by necroposting on the Food Thread.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at January 05, 2025 09:47 PM (v23vE)

359 And RMBS nails it.
Gnite!

Posted by: RI Red at January 05, 2025 09:48 PM (aBtzQ)

360 Israel Buys 7.62x51mm Version Of U.S. Army’s New Sig Sauer M250 Light Machine Gun: Report

Sig Sauer's Light Machine Gun offers the IDF a lighter and handier alternative to its existing Negev-series machine guns.

https://tinyurl.com/mt2bynsx

Posted by: TRex at January 05, 2025 09:49 PM (IQ6Gq)

361 Blaster, NH just passed a user friendly gun law that keeps employers from barring storage of firearms in worker’s cars in the parking lot.
Posted by: RI Red
..........................
Nice. I'm pretty sure I cant bring my boom stick to the parking lot of the five sided nuthouse along the Potomac. In fact I know I can't.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at January 05, 2025 09:52 PM (sAmhv)

362 ONT Nood

Posted by: GWB at January 05, 2025 10:11 PM (WlvCt)

363 We in WNY laugh at your snow. In the words of famous local philosopher Jimmy Griffin (mayor Buffalo Blizzard of 77) "Get a sixpack and stay home.

Posted by: rtw1951 at January 05, 2025 10:24 PM (UxQZa)

364 The Demo-Rats still trying to disarm us while opening our Borders and releasing convict like Biden the Blunder has

Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at January 06, 2025 04:40 PM (wGqjj)

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