Lawnmower2021

I do admit, the "man card" Bushmaster ads are tacky. But if salesmanship is to blame, then companies like BMW are to blame for the ... interesting road choices people make in their vehicles

$73 Million settlement: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/15/us/sandy-hook-shooting-settlement-with-remington/index.html It seems like Remington itself is technically out of the equation and this was really between insurance companies.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/sandy-hook-families-settle-remington-marking-1st-time/story?id=82881639 No details yet on the settlement amount, but not the best precedent to have. From Remington's POV it must have been better to settle than drag out in court.

To add, screw Richard Codey in particular. Here is another gem he's sponsored: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S712

Dang, sucka. This is getting pretty bad. Some things that popped out at me from my initial skim: Any new gun is essentially banned like in CA Single evil feature AWB including Thumbhole stocks It's possible that pellet/tear gas launchers can be considered "firearms" (maybe that did not change) All unlicensed weapon-smithing is a crime, even knives It would be illegal for you to share ammunition with your children It becomes a crime to share 3D models of guns that *could* be 3D printed No DIY printing or milling of any gun components or magazine parts. This line made me chuckle: Yes, heavens forbid we allow people to use guns SAFELY. I noticed there are essentially two sponsors for all of these: NIA H. GILL and RICHARD J. CODEY. And they both represent Essex. I feel ashamed.

This was in my email spam today. Hahaaa https://www.bereli.com/tekmat-donald-trump-11x17-gun-cleaning-mat-freedom-portrait-tek-r17-trump/ (But honestly - who buys anything with any modern political figure on it )

He's just learning from the script of others: "We would never do anything against the second amendment." Seriously, why would someone like this even WANT to run for anything in Texas?

It depends on the LGS. Many are glad to hold onto guns for you, eg. if you're in-between 30 day wait periods. As long as they know you're just waiting on the permit and didn't disappear then it should be fine. Maybe update them now and then as a courtesy.

This is the crux of the problem. Everything hinges on a detective taking up your case as if the NICS system does not exist. Then after all is done, the chief of the PD has to sign off on it. This all takes a backseat to actual police duties. I'm not in the same town, but my local PD actually sent me a courtesy email to let me know that my FPID/Permits were approved and I should get an email soon to download it. There was never an update on my case status to reflect the background check being completed. I hope you do not have to wait too long. Eventually, you will just get an email from NJ FARS saying "here's your FPID and when your permits expire"

I don't think it's a conscious boycott over China. In the best of times, people enjoy living vicariously through the athletes' successes. Now people are so drained from the pandemic that they can't really be bothered.

I feel your concern. I have an "other" in 5.56 with an SBA3 brace, myself. Is this the most recent actual text on this? https://www.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2021-0002-0001 I tried to search for details specific to a ban but couldn't find anything substantial. (Trying to guess between SBR and Pistol on that page could be turned into a drinking game ) At least they acknowledge the pointless frustration it causes

Beretta pistols are great. Though be aware that there is a worldwide Beretta parts shortage, so don't break anything

It's kind of like gun safety: even if you slip on one rule, the others work to protect you. Even if one person dries recklessly, the defensive driving of others can prevent tragedy. If just one of them gave up there would be no crash. Personally, if someone is trying to cut me off I just let them go for it. Also I think the driver recording is wayyyy too comfortable that close to the action... At least in the end, nobody was hurt too much beyond pride.

Yeah, it's been on "back order since Jan 6." They do still actively produce parts for this gun, just slowly. Odd they don't know when they're shipping parts to themselves. Sounds like they have serious issues with staffing, production hours and shipping. Suppose that goes for anything from Italy. At least I got my free optics plate 2 months after submitting for it. They manually go through the list of emails for that.

Updating if anyone curious: I am still waiting for a replacement barrel from Beretta. Apparently getting things out of their Italian factory has been very slow... But on the plus side: I just got my free optic plate a few days ago haha

I just print it on regular paper and cut to size

Terrifying. He has surprisingly good control of that for his first time.

I see it out here too. People pull up to ___ to pick up their food, leave their car with keys in and engine running. Anecdote: ~20 years ago in Brooklyn I knew someone who did something similar. A little old lady got in his car and drove away. TRUST NO ONE!

Exactly. If this does happen... No company would pay out claims based on negligent discharge: it's your own fault Potential to deny gun owners home or car ownership, due to lack of coverage or rising premiums Credit and risk assessment impact on your ability to buy a house or rent Precedent to spill into other forms of insurance, like healthcare Disgusting all around. If they can't get rid of guns, they're going to make life as annoying as possible to force people to give up.

Hey folks, So I have a 6.5" barrel Single-Six. Any thoughts for leather-ish holsters and accessories to feel like a cowboy? Figured I'd check here before I just buy random stuff. Open to either belt or shoulder

San Jose votes to be first U.S. city to mandate gun liability insurance: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/san-jose-votes-be-first-us-city-require-gun-liability-insurance-2022-01-26/ So basically, a fine for being a gun owner. This particular article on it also has a picture of a railed AR for no apparent reason. California's really getting creative, aren't they?

I always liked to have some backup food on hand but experiences really highlight the need. We once had a storm in my neighborhood that knocked out power for two weeks, and fallen trees basically blocked every road away from my house. We had enough food and a gas range, thankfully. We also had clean water via RO. A couple of months ago our RO system failed due to worn parts. It took a LONG time for us to get the parts, due to shipping delays. We keep a lot of bottled on hand. I thought it to be an excessive amount, but in that month or so we went through a few cases of water. It goes by fast! After more recent storms with flooding and power loss, I opted for a dual-fuel generator. Even though we didn't experience it, I don't want to be caught without it. I also bought a Jackery rechargeable battery, which is powerful enough for things like an instant pot and holds charge for months. The cyber security is a real issue. The golden rule is: passwords are crap. Use MFA on everything you care about logging into. Your most personal information is always for sale on the dark web.

I do recall seeing guns sold at K-Mart...though some years later I went back to it and was disappointed.

I've been following different gun forums for many years, but finally became a gun owner myself last year. Here's the order of things that surprised me: That you actually need FPID/permits to buy guns in NJ. I thought that everywhere outside NYC, CA, etc. was a free country The price of guns. The last time I looked at AKs, WASR-10s were like $300 a piece. Good luck getting any AK under $1000 now. Ammo: you need lots of it, it's hard to find (maybe special circumstance), and owning too many different calibers is a PITA. Many of the guns I thought I liked for the last ~10-15 years weren't what I actually ended up buying. Huge reality shift: lots of time thinking strategically about gun storage and access for home defense. People bringing kids to gun stores. I understand kids need to learn gun safety and parents might not have a choice, but it still weirded me out.