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This is the most thin skinned, immature, bunch of crybabies I think we've ever seen in control of our govt. They don't care about The People or The Constitution, only about there own ideology. They are driven by their hate for this country and their hate for The Constitution. As well as their mental illness.

Spent a week out there last June. SLC, Moab, Zion & Bryce Canyon. Beautiful state.

Well, if Christie really has any National ambitions, after seeing what happened in the Senate, he better veto any anti-gun bills or he can look for a job in the private sector after governor.

Ain't that the truth.

At times, yes, comparing standing up for your principals and what is right. I think that is what most people here are doing, not bashing cops. Unfortunately, sometimes cops do get bashed here. Sometimes warranted for something they've said or done, some times not warranted. Unfortunately we also have some "Obama thin-skinned" cops around here. Can't take ANY criticism at all, even if it isn't directed at them. Just because cancelling a flight is "not illegal", doesn't mean people haven't lost their jobs or been given shitty assignments or even lost out on bonus for their actions. It does happen. Should we take that it to consideration when deciding to bust a reg or put someone's life in danger?

Well said Nick. As you said, most of us have jobs where we sometimes have to do what's right, whether it could affect our jobs or not. Being a pilot, I have faced situations over the last 24 years where I had to cancel a flight due to weather or a mechanical problem. In some of those cases I wasn't a very popular person for not flying and "fixing it after the flight". Sorry, sometimes you have to say NO and do what's right and deal with the repercussions. Same applies to LEO or military following illegal orders and infringing on the "protected" Rights of the Citizens.

Reporting at least 3 dead at 1535. Calling in all bomb squad members. NYC is deploying counter-terrorism vehicles around the city.

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Well, I guess they made their decision. http://cdn2.cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=42165&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=chronicle-april13&utm_campaign=20130413social-newsletter-hk-clone-maker-ptr-leaves-ct-blog-post&utm_source=EmailDirect.com&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20130413-Chronicle+Campaign_resend April 9, 2013 PTR Industries to Leave Connecticut by Year End Today, PTR Industries issued this statement and following communication. A Statement Concerning Manufacturing Encouragement, Economic Growth, and Protection of the Constitutional Rights of Citizens. This past week an historic and highly controversial bill was passed by the State of Connecticut which will have far reaching consequences to the state, its citizens,and businesses. The bill we refer to is Bill No. 1160, AN ACT CONCERNING GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CHILDRENS SAFETY. This bill purports to reduce gun violence by banning hardware responsible for less than three percent of homicides in 2011 and claims to increase children’s safety by restricting the ability of those most responsible for it—their parents—to defend them. As a firearms manufacturing firm, our industrial roots reach deep in the State of CT. Along with other companies in the trade, we were deeply apprehensive at the hurried process to develop new gun laws and fearful that it would generate unintended consequences for our industry. On Thursday April 4, 2013, upon reading the full text of Bill 1160, our worst fears were confirmed. What emerged was a bill fraught with ambiguous definitions, insufficient considerations for the trade, conflicting mandates, and disastrous consequences for the fundamental rights of the people of CT. The magnitude of the constitutional and economic importance of this bill is such that the disregard for public input (in the final version), and the haphazard production of the legislation should be insulting to any citizen or business in CT. It should be a shock to us all that such landmark legislation could be written in one week, and seen by no one (including the rank-and-file legislators) prior to its emergency certification. Having been present in the deliberations in both legislative chambers, it was clear that a majority of our legislators had not even read the bill- and those that had read it had only a cursory understanding. The process with which this legislation proceeded, along with the language that resulted gives us no confidence that this will be the last violation of our rights in our beloved home state, and we only hope that this does not set a precedent at a national level. The rights of the citizens of CT have been trampled upon. The safety of its children is at best questionably improved from the day of the tragedy that triggered the events that lead us here. Finally, due to an improperly drafted bill, manufacturing of modern sporting rifles in the State of CT has been effectively outlawed. With a heavy heart but a clear mind, we have been forced to decide that our business can no longer survive in Connecticut—the former Constitution state. Furthermore, we feel that our industry as a whole will continue to be threatened so long as it remains in a state where its elected leaders have no regard for the rights of those who produce and manufacture its wealth. We are making a call to all involved in our industry to leave this state, close your doors and show our politicians the true consequences of their hasty and uninformed actions. We encourage those in our industry to abandon this state as its leaders have abandoned the proud heritage that forged our freedom. Although PTR has not decided upon a specific relocation site at this time, over the coming weeks the company will be actively considering offers from states that are friendly to the industry. We hope to have a site identified within the next six weeks, and hope to have our move completed by the end of this year. We plan to keep our business partners informed on the status of our move throughout this process in order to affect a smooth transition. We have extended the invitation to join us in the move to all of our employees, as well as all of our vendors. We are pleased to say that we currently have commitments to move from a majority of our employees, which includes ALL of our management personnel, engineering staff and skilled gunsmiths. It is our hope and sincere belief that this move will represent a step forward for the company;and that by bringing our expertise and core personnel to combine with the business friendly policies, and a motivated local labor force from a state that respects industry and the second amendment that we can expand our operations and not only maintain- but increase the quality and reputation of our products. Please direct any questions or inquiries to John McNamara, Vice President of Sales, [email protected] or by calling 860-676-1776.

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Yep, and C-130s based at Martin State Airport. Good little restaurant down the road with great crab cakes, By The Docks. mmm.

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Welcome Jenn.

Wondering the same. Flying out of EWR with a handgun and bringing a box of hollow points. Could you get jammed up?

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From what I was told, Weber is one of those companies that set the retail prices. You pay the same everywhere, save on "free" assembly, delivery, etc. That being said, Lowe's allowed us to use the 10% moving coupon & we still got free assembly & delivery.

Weber. Just replaced my old one with a brand new one this past summer. Had the same issue with squirrels when I got the first one. Spring works like a charm.

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Very true Ray.