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Your real life experience is no match for what he hears from from CNN, NPR or whatever source that has molded his ideas. My dad came to this country with less than 30 dollars (he never let's us forget) and started as a dish washer speaking no English. He did his job well and moved up in the restaurant business because he had a passion for design and got into offering suggestions for menu designs. This lead to him into contact with people in the design world and he got more experience with the inner workings of the industry. Eventually he started his own design company and throughout the years he was able to afford a house and send his kids to college. He did this without ever complaining about how unfair he had it or how oppressed he was. Kevin125, We can list example after example of our lives that contradict his viewpoints of success and it'll be as effective as warding off a murderer with a gun free zone sign.

A quick vid of some laser stippling getting done. Kryptek pattern with ranger insignia inserted.

So AOL and Yahoo use same backend for email IIRC and those filters reject A LOT of emails. Totally possible they were blocked by AOL and Yahoo without even hitting the spam box. I would urge you guys for now, to ask references for a gmail.com address instead.

We have an astounding ability as humans to progress, apply yourself for one month and the results become noticeable, 6 months can be substantial, 12 months? Limitless. Subjectively speaking, January 2018 I was just another "gun guy" who bought guns, gear and entertained myself with endless amounts of gun media, January 2019 I was attending SHOT show as an "industry insider" media creator. If you told me a year earlier this would happen I wouldn't believe you, but stranger things have happened. With pure luck I connected with a media mogul of industry early 2018, I contributed content to his media platform, becoming a writer in the industry as result. Late summer 2018 I was asked about attending SHOT to be at the forefront of the industry for 2019. Candidly it never crossed my mind being new to the industry, but in the weeks following I'm still digesting my first experience and which direction to take my writing. I came to the mecca of gun shows without expectations, from my interests I didn't anticipate seeing game changing products, but to educate myself further on what exists. Arriving in Vegas with a realistic mentality, my objectives were to meet existing industry partners, companies I intend on starting relationships with and find nuanced products. What I experienced was beyond my imagination....... Opening morning: RUNNIN' WITH THE BULLS Words only say so much about participating in a bull rush of 50,000+ gun loving attendees the opening morning of SHOT. When I walked through the doors to the main showroom it was immediate sensory overload, my eyes quickly and rapidly focused on different signage for brands within the industry I loved. With all of my nerves awakened and senses dialed in to the moment, entering SHOT show for the first time was one of life’s seldom moments you felt alive. I found myself surrounded by many well established and respected people in the industry. My naiveté in preparation for the event resulted in underwhelming interaction time with companies I planned to do business with, finding myself surrounded by bigger names and others who were better prepared for the show I perked up like a high school senior on prom night hoping to "fake it til I made it" in some cases it was successful, others not so much but nevertheless able to begin a rapport and exchange contact information. First and foremost I headed to Windham Weaponry, my “career” started with a review of the WW-308 and I wanted to meet the team who I only exchanged emails with prior. I praised their quality work up in Maine and shared the positive feedback from my review. Since published strangers have become friends thanking me for providing insight on a company who makes quality rifles at budget friendly prices. Having a voice in the industry remains unreal, if not for Windham Weaponry that voice wouldn’t exist! "Innovation" I realize I gravitate towards black guns and majority of my time invested at SHOT was spent attending booths in that demographic. Visiting LWRC, Daniel Defense, Knights Armament, Geissele, Trijicon, Nightforce, Magpul and other companies you'd expect; my mission was to see as much gear in person I normally wouldn't. Finding new, exciting products require a fine blend of creativity and hard work when looking at endless amounts of AR's, AK's, Handguns and their accessories. I can't say I discovered a plethora of new exciting products, however I found some that were noteworthy. Lee Armory is a quality American AK Manufacturer, assembling rifles from ROMARM parts Making A2 rifles great again One of my early stops was to Daniel Defense, discovering the new Omega Rail 7.0, a 6” drop-in rail which effortlessly converts A2 style AR15’s to a free float barrel. Offered in M-Lok and Quad Rail, the Omega installs using a front hinge and rear set screw to secure the rail while attaching to the existing delta ring. Notably both models bridge the gap over the ring and upper receiver with an additional inch of Picatinny rail space at the 12 O’clock position, providing end users with an additional 7” of real estate to run accessories. Converting an entry level rifle to a free float barrel can cost substantial time and money, Daniel Defense gains creativity points for inventing a cost evasive solution. The Daniel Defense Omega Rail makes converting A2 style AR's effortless Digital Action The Franklin Armory Providence directed plenty of traffic to their booth With a reputation for antagonizing the ATF and anti-gun states, Franklin Armory makes what seems an annual event to bring attention to their booth by releasing a new loophole defying firearm for SHOT show. The 2019 edition is the Providence Carbine and Pistol: the non semi-automatic, 1 bullet per trigger pull firearm chambered in 9mm. The Providence features "digital action" meaning your finger (digital) manually chambers and extracts each round. In absence of direct impingement or blowback operations, the firing sequence begins in Condition 3 with the bolt forward, chamber empty. The pull of the trigger extracts a round in to the chamber, the release of the trigger fires the round, your next pull of the trigger ejects the spent shell casing while chambering the next round Repeat until you're empty like shooting a revolver. The platform remains in early prototype, currently designed to accept Glock 19 magazines with future plans include modularity with Sig, Colt, HK magazines and caliber conversions to 10MM, 45, 40 S&W. Having dry fired the weapon, the trigger pull is heavy but if you live where semi-automatic guns are vilified, this is your work around! I found Franklin Armory's previous releases to be novelty items but if executed properly, the Providence shows promise. Currently legal in 49 states (not California, shocking) the Providence could be a great solution for those in other ban states who desire an AR-Pistol or full featured rifle. There's no set release date but for reference the Reformation which premiered at SHOT 2018 wasn't available until late 2018. Quality & Affordable red dot? In 2015 Leupold entered the Red Dot market with the LCO which is one of the best reflex sights on the market, but with a MSRP of $900 and a street price around $700 turns many customers. Leupold listened to the market and made further strides with their new Freedom RDS reflex optic. The RDS has an MSRP of $350 and anticipated street price of $250 with Leupold quality glass becomes affordable for the masses. I predict the RDS will push competitors to lower their prices, making a quality red-dot a "must" on every AR. REAL INNOVATION Bolt gun with AR technology, the Daniel Defense Delta5 is the complete package "Innovative" is a word thrown around liberally at SHOT often leaving yourself questioning if company representatives know what the word means, but when you hear it from Daniel Defense in regards to the Delta 5, believe it. The excitement opening day prevented me getting within 50 feet of the gun, day 2 I was able to spend an hour learning more about SHOT's most buzzworthy product. The chassis made by Daniel Defense is remarkably ergonomic with adjustable cheek rise and length of pull. True to their AR Roots, the Delta 5 is a modular, user friendly rifle. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor or 308 Winchester, swapping calibers is accomplishable by anyone with an armorer's wrench and hand tools to loosen the barrel nut. The only part not made by DD is the custom Timney trigger with an adjustable pull and has an extremely clean break. I don’t have much experience with bolt guns so I won’t elaborate further. What I do know is many black gun owners are becoming interested in bolt guns but may be unsure where to start, Daniel Defense is a familiar name they'll trust. Beyond "tactical" customers, the DD rep I spoke with mentioned another attendee, an avid hunter in a European country where they're tyrannically limited to 3 guns was ecstatic about the ability to run one chassis with multiple calibers. With an MSRP of $2200 and future plans for further modularity, the Delta5 offers a lot of gun for the money. The Daniel Defense Delta5 is the complete package RANDOM THOUGHTS, OBSERVATIONS I may have hiked through SHOT with fanatical focus, but wasn’t completely oblivious to my surroundings. My ADD makes it difficult to recreate every experience through words properly, but here's random observations I made in my 2 days: Magpul unveiled the new D-50 Drum magazine for AR-10’s on a Knight’s Armament SR-25. Not just any SR-25, one equipped with a Nightforce ATACR 1-8, Surefire Scout light, Law Tactical Folder, Magpul Pro Offset sights, Magpul Bipod, Magpul D-50, Magpul SL-S stock….with an $8500 configuration one of the most expensive guns I’ve held. It blew my mind the amount of people who attend SHOT just for the free swag. I easily saw attendees by the thousands loot the booths, filling their roller carts full of stickers, patches and gun paraphernalia...annoying when walking through a crowded showroom floor. If I get to the point I only go to SHOT for free stuff, that’s when I stop going, don’t be that guy. The best free thing from a booth? Hand sanitizer. Exhibitors take note, buy an economy pack of hand sanitizer so attendees can clean their hands, I'll stop by your booth every year, so will everyone else. If you plan to attend SHOT in the future, bring your own Hand Sanitizer and back load on Emergen-C a few days prior. Unless my previous point changes the future of SHOT. Best gun I held? HK MP5 in Flat Dark Earth Most unique gun of the show? The Q Mini-Fix “pistol” Coolest piece of swag? The Magpul 20 Year anniversary sticker and the gold Magpul Favorite Exhibitor? Knights Armament, if you’re an AR enthusiast and see them at a expo, strike up a conversation with any of their reps. You’ll learn a lot of history about the AR-15 and pioneers of this industry. They may not hand out coupons or swag, but you’ll gain a greater appreciation for America’s gun. Final Thoughts This wasn't a business trip it was a pilgrimage, now an annual routine as an industry "insider" to incubate new ideas for the gun world. Popping my SHOT show cherry was exciting, overwhelming, exhausting but importantly a positive experience. Attending SHOT wasn't a vacation to Vegas as a gun fanboy, it was a test of how well one can think outside the box, the willpower of a rookie to stand out in a league of gentlemen and put those ideas to work. My interests rapidly change, come January 2020 they may be different and I'll be taking on SHOT show differently. I’m unsure what those will be, but I'm eager to find out. The Q Mini Fix "Pistol" $8500 gun, no big deal

No trolling.

It would be ... unpleasant

You’d probably have a crappy day...

You might like the Cinemax series “Strike Back” then. The lead actors in the first 4 seasons were trained in part by the UK Special Boat Service and SAS. For a TV series, they looked like professionals. Seasons 1 to 3 are free on Amazon Prime. Seasons 5 and 6 are a reboot. Check it out.

I live on earth. My wife went from hourly employee to Asst Mgr of the 3rd busiest Walmart in the country in 3 years. Co-Manager of different Super-Store in 4 years...total time there. Not another 4 years. She was on track to Manage a D1 store. (Smallest class of walmart store. No dedicated, huge grocery side) in another year before she left to work for a different company. Health benefits Mediocre at best? Not so. They are pretty damn good. And not expensive. Included Dental. They also allow for medical leaves of absence where your job is protected and you get paid. They also have an emergency fund program where they will pay up to about $1000, once per year for things like utility bills that are behind, rent, etc. This program has a name and its a gift. Hardship request I believe. The story of advancement is repeated constantly in that company as well as others. I didn’t “read” about. I know the people. Does it happen for the people who take too many days off because they like to party on the weekends? Or show up late too much? No..... It does happen for the people who work hard. Learn as much as possible and have a good work ethic in general. So in fact.... for most people who try.....it does in fact work that way. To be clear....the advancement is not a gift. You have to earn it. You have to be competent. If you don’t take your commitment as an employee seriously, not only will you not advance...you will likely be fired. Eventually. Even though its a bit hard to get fired at a walmart. I’ll say it again. You really don’t get it. That’s unfortunate. You’ve been indoctrinated into believing that the part of society that works hard is responsible for those that don’t work hard. And failure to pony up gets your property taken away and quite possibly, gets you jailed. All this at the hands of a non-representative, tyrranical government. What is bullshit.....as you put it.....is the belief that an able-bodied American is prevented from succeeding by some group of evil rich people. The reality is those ‘evil’ rich people create the jobs where people can earn a good living and use what they learn to go as high as they choose to go. How many companies in a given industry were started by employees who worked in that industry for some number of years? The list is pretty damn long in tech. I bet its also pretty damn long in construction, service industries and so on. But we should thank you by the way. By posting the things you post, it gives us an opportunity to solidify the fact that leftists and socialists are wrong. And we are right.

I was at south Jersey shooting events while you were swimming in your fathers nutsack. I go way back on this forum, boy.

Tends to shoot left, as most Glocks do, but more pronounced then my G19 Gen4. Less of an issue on the second round with proper trigger reset. Corrected with rear sight adjustment Trigger, sucks, corrected with addition of reduced striker spring, reduced ejector spring and ghost connector; total cost of parts about $30 or less. Another trigger issue is that it tends to bite your trigger finger, problem is the ridge on the safety/trigger. Problem resolved by using a Dremmel very gently to smooth the edge/tip If you are not going to carry it, and plan to use it at the range, skip this model and get a G19 or CZ P-10C, which costs less then a Glock and is just as good.

I obviously love racing and riding and as someone that has had the cops try to steal my bikes I find this video incredibly satisfying. SLAM! FUCK THAT GUY!

Just bought some more garden soil and built a large raised bed.... 1 of many. Later today or this week have to remove the snow blower and throw the mower deck back on the tractor and either replace 2 front tires or put tubes in them.

I was kind of hoping they would pick me.

In my opinion Guns don't need a spokes person. Their like shit paper and beer , It sells itself.

And this is why I generally prefer to buy used. Have yet to hear too many folks losing a shirt selling a gun they bought gently used. Guns are guns. Once they are “used” and sold as that, the price generally does not drop further, unless you really used/abused it, it is broken. Furthermore, you cannot expect to recoup costs of upgrades... I.e. night sights, trigger jobs, etc. everyone has a style they like and most likely the buyer paid full price for aftermarket stuff. I suppose while we are at it... best way to get the best price... keep the original box/case/manuals, especially for handguns.

In other news, AOL is still around? Party like its 1990.

Just did mine on Wednesday.

Breaking even or making money is dependent on what it is,how much you paid for it to start with, how long you've kept it, and it's demand. You're going to make a lot more on that Python you bought for $250 back in the 70s. Expect to lose money on that Glock you bought last year. You can make money on that Glock you bought in the 90s.

@EngineerJet: I think that there may be a more important concern for you in order to achieve your goal of creating storage space up in your attic. That concern is whether or not your 2x6 joists that are set 16" o.c. will be adequate enough to support the added weight (live load), of whatever you ultimately put up in your attic. Do you have any idea of what wood species your 2x6 joists are, (such as Douglas Fir or SPF...), since that also is a contributing factor in the strength of the wood and its load-bearing capacity? If your house was constructed using traditional wood balloon framing then the original purpose of your 2x6 ceiling joists were to tie the perimeter walls together and neutralize the tendency of the roof load to put pressure on, or thrust the walls outward. Since they are 2x6's, they may not have been sized for also being able to support an additional live load that would come with occupied or storage use. The critical dimension in determining that is the clear, (unsupported) span of the 2x6 joists. If the span is too long then the added load (weight) of whatever you plan to store in your attic may cause those joists to severely bend and deflect which would then noticeably deform your drywall ceiling in the rooms below, maybe even creating a safety concern. You may want to consult with an Architect or Structural Engineer to determine whether your existing 2x6 ceiling joists are adequate to support the intended load in your "new' attic space, or if you should add a deeper wood joists, (i.e. 2x8 or 2x10, etc...), at the same spacing, if your clear span warrants that. Also, I would use a minimum of 5/8" plywood for the floor sheathing, but would agree that 3/4" is preferable to avoid deflection. AVB-AMG

I wanna do this to my glock. I love it

Yes. Also when loading your attic with crap. Try to load directly over walls and not mid span.

maybe i just overestimate my fatness. i've packed on a few pounds since EAS, lol

I think i saw UCC requires 5/8" for 16" supports (plywood or OSB) but I would think 3/4" is easier to find and gives you that much more strength What do you see as the difference between those two things?

I'm sure its not cheap.

Aren’t suppressor’s illegal on any “firearm” in NJ - Remember, NJ’s definition of “firearm” includes muzzleloaders and air guns.

Not really. It's a light polymer gun just like the Glock. After the break in you could try some ammo with a lower muzzle velocity, that would ease the recoil a bit. You'd probably do better with a heaver full metal gun if recoil is an issue.

Get crabgrass control down NOW. The longer you wait, the less effective it will be.

That’s Bananas!!!

Yup I hit mine last weekend .

I did lime and weed n feed with halts last week Right before the rain.

The problem with movement of used goods is a simple one... Buyer demand and Price. If you are selling something special at a relatively good price it will move. If you selling something common and are expecting top dollar you might as well keep it. There is no secret strategy to it.

Sheesh, I saw the thread title and thought this was about congress. Looks fairly realistic. A bunch of LEOs shooting at a target they can't see with civilians all over the place. Like NYPD.

Awesome to watch. Always wanted a machine capable of doing this since I first saw one in action at a trade show, until I found out just how much they cost...

I dont post here much, but thanks guys. Without you I wouldn't be around. Thanks again.

Was wondering if anyone has had any issues with their references not getting the email. I did my FID card about a week ago and neither of my references has gotten the email yet. Does anyone know where it comes from that maybe I got sent to their spam folder or something?

A preview from Season 1... The firefight starts a couple of minutes in.. UK SAS Sergeant and former US Army Delta Force soldier. Pretty good casting. Keep in mind though...this aired on Skin-emax... So the series may not be ideal for young kids.

It's always a good idea to have 2 people bringing basics like that (so if someone gets a cold, car breaks down, etc. - you've still got those things there). So, yeah, I would second Tex's recommendation. As it gets closer to the date, we may have other menu gaps/easy suggestions for the non-cooks among you.

More than happy to if that's what is needed, though I thought I remembered someone else mentioning them.

Malice, if you don’t want to bring food, we can always use paper plates, plastic utensils......

He’s compliant with N.J. mag capacity laws in 2021

by the time new jersey is done we`ll all be making our own weapons from internet plans

You are correct. That's called signature authority. I know departments where permit extensions are granted by the civilian receptionist.

Got my permits! This is in Township of Union. I dropped by the PD on 3/10 to confirm that they are on the new online system. Luckily an officer near the front desk was familiar with the updates and gave me the green light. Applied online 3/17/19. Both references completed by 3/18. Got email that Criminal History was completed 3/21. Got a call from the Union PD that I needed to drop off a check to pay for my permits on 3/22. Although paying ahead of permit pickup seems to be contrary than what is stated online, this wasn't a big deal for me. There was some confusion at front desk but they took it. Another call from PD that permits were ready on 3/26. Got final email approval, belated, on 3/27. I was away on business so picked up my permits today (3/31). From first application to PD call that permits were ready only took nine days! I last did permits in 2015 and that took 1 month total. I'd say the new system is a vast improvement.

Well this new system seems to work well in my town, I just picked up my permits and it was only 12 days start to finish. Happy with my results..

I found this process to be really really easy. Everything worked as stated. I filed on 3/7 and my PD phoned me to come get my permits on 3/22. Which btw is typical for the small town I live in. So much easier compared to the old way I've had to do it in the past.

Update on my permits. Did the online form on March 4th, went to my PD on the 6th to turn in the Mental Health form. They told me they weren't processing the online form yet. Checked back with them on the 8th, and they said they would do the online form, and that I was the first one submitting that way. Both references did the online form and I got email confirmation. Received a email today my permits are ready to pick up. So, 3 weeks to complete, and I was the first test case in my town. Now, the BIG question, what to buy.......

If that is a Glock pen, I assume you have to throw away all of the internals and replace them with aftermarket parts so that the action isn’t all heavy and gritty.