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  1. Posted

    48 minutes ago, Maksim said:

    awesome!  Tons of people?

    100 yard indoor range is pretty damn cool.... Good thing space is cheap in south jersey, right?

    I do wonder how quickly the maintenance will have to go on that range.  Loots of distance where target backers, lights, etc can get shot out.

    Limit on calibers there?>

    The 25 yard ranges sounded a lot busier. There was one other couple there in the 100 yard range. Not sure what they were shooting. Shop was busy. Local PD was there checking it out.

    No limits on calibers. Just no reloaded ammo.

    2 minutes ago, myhatinthering said:

    loses me right here.  I'm fine with military discount but cops?  I'd pass on that, there shouldn't be any difference between us civilians

    I mean, that's pretty standard. Full Metal Jacket gives a $75 discount on memberships for LEO/Military. Shooters I'm pretty sure does.

  6. Posted

    It's ridiculous to you, in particular, Young Greenday, because the very concepts of "constitutional rights" and "law and order" are likely ranked pretty low on your list of core personal values. From what I've gathered, you're far more enamored and motivated by a more millennial values mindset (e.g., promoting "equality", banning "hate speech", combating "institutional racism", etc.) 
    Although it's always possible your current values might be ingrained for life... I suspect, as you get a little older and get some life experience under your belt, your values may shift to the point where you hold a greater respect for those first 2 values mentioned. Just a guess on my part! (Based on my own journey...) [emoji4]
    In the meantime, learning to respect others' points of view and not labeling their values or arguments as "ridiculous" might be helpful. Why, who knows what wisdom you might gain if you tempered your knee-jerk dismissive arrogance just a bit? 
    It's ridiculous to me because smoking weed is a victimless crime. You can't accidentally hurt someone by smoking weed in your living room. You don't carry a gun because it looks cool. You carry it to defend yourself (hopefully). But the use of the gun you carry has much deadlier consequences than the not deadly consequences of someone lighting up a joint. That's why I think it's a ridiculous comparison. It's a comparison of two activities which have drastically different potential consequences.

    If your argument is that weed is illegal but it's not enforced, I'd say just because something is illegal doesn't make it automatically wrong (or legal is right).

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    In certain, or even many instances, yes. But I think we need to have something to deter using pot and then driving or being in other positions that have added risk to others when one might be under the influence. 
    I would not want to share a shooting range or be out hunting when there are people who have been drinking OR smoking pot, just as examples.
    I mean, it's going to remain illegal to be drunk or high while driving. It's going to remain against every club's rules to not be high while shooting. I just think complaining that I can't carry a gun but people can get high is a ridiculous argument.

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  14. Posted

    So, how many times can an illegal break a law before he should be held accountable in your mind?
     
    Non-violent crime I don't care about so much. Certainly not worth kicking them out for. After all, it's not like most people saying kick them out for all crimes give a crap if an American breaks the same laws.

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    Make sure Murphy's home address is also listed...
    ...."Luis Perez, a 23-year-old who is charged with killing his two roommates and a woman who was with him for the first two murders, was released from Middlesex County Jail in February, as the jail did not cooperate with an active detainer request from ICE.
    “This tragedy might have been avoided had it not been for the reckless policy required of the Middlesex County Jail by their county officials,” John Tsoukaris, a Newark field office director, said. “Despite such policies, ICE [Enforcement and Removal Operations] will continue to enforce federal immigration law and prioritize public safety in the community.”
    From New Jersey to Missouri: Perez was in Middlesex County Jail in December 2017 on domestic violence charges. Middlesex County is a sanctuary county, so the jail did not notify ICE when Perez was being released at the conclusion of his criminal proceedings."
     
    How much longer can this blatant disregard for federal laws be ignored?
    Here's where I get annoyed by the sanctuary issue. It's one thing to let them stay with some minor offense but violent crime cannot be tolerated.

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  17. Posted

    Its being reported (even on CNN) that there were 6 off duty officers in the bar at the time of the shooting.    How was this shooter not lit up like a xmas tree after the first shot is beyond me.
    Well, first shot was outside. But otherwise, shooting into a packed crowd that's moving at a single target is irresponsible.

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  18. Posted

    I've looked up stuff like that and would love to do it. I have about 2.5 weeks of vacation time saved up. If I don't use any by the end of next year, I get paid out for whatever I saved over 3 weeks. Tempting to keep working and get a few weeks extra pay but time off would be good.

    I want to do a WW2 tour starting in England going thru Normandy, rest of France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany. I got to see some cool stuff in Poland (spoiler: everyone screwed them in WW2).

    Its another thing is I'd like to attend WW2 lectures in multiple participating countries. See how it's taught in Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, China, Japan, Korea.

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  20. Posted

    My two highlight groupings of the day. Took a bit to zero. Without adjustments it started about 4" left and 4" down. But finally got it around where I want. Windy as hell today. The tighter grouping is just under 1" at 100 yards.

    Rifle felt great. I'm going to be honest, I was greatly amused by how far ejected brass went flying each time I chambered a new round.bde43655928489c7ee52d3e1a6d6cb2a.jpg4e7f585bc9018ea079c4c413b6614656.jpg

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  23. Posted

    I made my decision. I'd like to thank you all for your advice.

    Ruger American Ranch in 5.56 NATO, flush fit 5 round mag

    .223 Wolf Gold FMJ

    Nikon Prostaff 5 3.5-14X40 Matte BDC

    Got the ammo in yesterday and scope today. Dear God it's so beautiful.

  25. Posted

    It's glorious! Feels so comfortable, can't wait to get it to the range.

    Didn't get a scope yet. Chatting with the guy there left me with some things to ponder. I said I was looking to spend less than $200 on a scope (which is silly considering I spent more than that for my .22lr). We went over a few and he mentioned that $200 is really the line where things can drastically improve. Was checking out a Nikon 4-12x40 that was selling for $250 (Just found it for $219 on Amazon 2 day shipping with Prime). Seems like a solid deal.

    Then comes ammo. One site said use 5.56 to zero the scope, then .223 for target practice. Woman at the shop said the type of 5.56 really doesn't make a difference. Suggestions?

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