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This looks like a technical exercise. Something we did just to prove we can do it. Like the folding Glock. I can't see it doing anything better.

The M8 and M8A1 scabbard can be used with the M4 (30 Carbine), M5 (Garand), M6 (M14), and M7 (M16) bayonets. The M8 just had a belt loop and the M8A1 had the hanger to attach it to the pistol belt.

I think M8 is just the model of the scabbard. Someone with more knowledge will chime in. M6 bayonet is for the M14. A quick look at values is all over the place. From about $45 to $250 on Ebay. The manufacturer may have something to do with it. Someone has a new one in the wrap for $120. Don't "restore" it. Original finish is everything. I have a 1911 made in 1918 that went through rebuild in WW2. With the WW2 finish, even worn, it would be worth a couple of thousand. Someone reblued it along the way so it's not even worth half that. Clean off the surface rust gently and leave it as it is.

I talked to some Canadian truckers picking up loads in Port Newark. They all had those bumpers. They said hitting a deer ain't shit. Hitting a moose is another story!!!

BTW, Goya has been headquartered in NJ since the 70s. They have created more jobs for Hispanics here, in Puerto Rico, and other countries than Sleepy Joe created his entire political career. Quality stuff. The only barley I can find!!!

True, I have some ammo dumped in plastic zip locks of 100 rds each. I also include the end flap from the box with the lot number. I haven't tried it but I don't think you'd get more than the 1000 rds of 45 ACP in GI boxes in a 50 caliber can. Keeping it in factory boxes is neater and something you should consider if you might resell it.

I can't agree with you. I've lived on MREs and C Rations for extended periods of time. I remember being in a situation with a younger guy at work. I carried some MRES in the car in case I was in a situation when I didn't get the chance to get anything to eat. I pulled out the MREs and proceeded to eat one cold. He said, "I can't eat that shit". My response? "You ain't hungry enough".

Barracuda are the worst but you can get ciquatera poisoning from grouper, sea bass, or any reef fish. IIRC, the blend of herbs and spices was designed to neutralize the poison. Lots of citrus and HOT peppers. Don't know if that's true but I never saw anyone get sick.

When I worked in Key West all the guys who had worked on the Canal Zone Police made a ceviche with barracuda. Tastes like crap usually but spiced up it was tasty.

I gave you a like because they don't have a thanx.

You could probably put Zeke's meat loaf in a time capsule. BTW I've eaten it and it's not bad. Zeke has license to put pineapple in meat loaf as he's lived in Hawaii.

Trust me I know. I was a Fed. We didn't go out to enforce state laws. Sometimes some one would question our authority and fail the test.

You are correct it doesn't have to be a "flag". Tie on a red tshirt.

Red flag on the end of the kayak should cover you. I see guys who routinely have stuff hanging out more than 5 1/2 ft (contractors, plumbers, etc) hang that red flag out. They would know.

IIRC, Title 39 (MV Statutes) say if the overhang is more than 3 feet you need a flag.

Can't see why not. Hang a flag on the end of the kayak.

Not nervous, at a heightened sense of awareness.

What are you willing to pay for an as new Shockwave 12 ga? You can PM me.

It's not MRE if you had to add water. 30 days? With 4 people that's a week. 2 people 2 weeks. If you can afford it and that will meet your needs go for it. 25 year guarantee? Will the supplier or the company that produced it be around in 25 years? When you crack it open in 8,9, or 10 years during a food shortage and find its gone bad do you think they'll send you a replacement when you're starving? I still think canned is a better option and more economical for most people. Most canned food I've seen recently has a 3 year shelf life.

No, the USCG will operate where ever they are needed. During Vietnam they operated off the coast. You want the premier service for Search and Rescue, you call the Coast Guard. The USCG has operated worldwide wherever there is a mission for them for years. A friend of mine in the Coast Guatd spent some time off the west Coast of South America on a drug interdiction mission recently. Later he was assigned to a new cutter in Hawaii which patrolled most of the Pacific. 100% correct. They can also board foreign flag vessels in international waters with permission from that government. Some countries have given blanket permission to board any vessel flying their flag on mere suspicion of drug smuggling activity. USCG can also board stateless vessels (not flying a flag or displaying a home port) anywhere.

I don't know where this came from. You can legally open carry in FL if you are engaged in fishing, hunting, or camping. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.floridatoday.com/amp/1639218001 If you're going into international waters firearms possession is dependent on the laws of the country the vessel is flagged in. You'll need to come to port sometime and then the laws of other countries and different states come into play. For example if you go from FL to the Bahamas you can have pistols and shotguns on your boat but you have to keep them locked up in port and you can't take them ashore. https://bs.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/boating-in-the-bahamas/

A LE agency doesnt need a ssn to look for a dl.

Long gun yes in NJ with a FPID. If you intend on going in other state's waters check their laws. Your non-NFA AR I'm not sure about. It is a "firearm". Check the statute. If the statute says "rifle or shotgun" I wouldn't in NJ. Also check other state statutes wherever you're going.

Gyms and senior centers.

@SW9racer he made you take it out of the water because it was an unregistered power boat with the little trolling motor. If you rowing, paddling or sailing it you'd have been okay.