ben

Interesting. How can I get my hands on one of these?

Were these pistols really all that great?

Problem is it ISNT that clear. the ATF letter says that they recognize that the FABC wont cause it to go full auto on its own, but in the same letter they refer to the Statute that lists the FABC as a "Bad part". ALL it means is that SO FAR, they havent prosecuted someone for having only a FABC in their rifle, not that they wont Ever do so. Thats the problem with dealing with BATFE, that really WONT give a clear answer on most things, to allow themselves wiggle room later to prosecute. Sadly NJSP firearms division has taken this lesson to heart and acts in a similar manner. I agree that all it takes is one idiot to make that wiggle room into law for the rest of us, but so far, having a FABC is legal, as long as you don't have a full auto trigger kit of course.

I was saying there is no legal, or DESIGN INTENDED, way to make an AR-15 fully automatic. sheesh

I know this issue is resolved, but to give a clear answer, it is NOT illegal to have a "full auto" bolt carrier. There is nothing you can do to make an AR-15 fully automatic unless you are in a free state with a lot of cash and either 1) buy a registered ar-15 receiver, 2) buy a registered drop in auto sear (RDIAS), or 3) buy a registered lightning latch (RLL). Of course, if you have access to machines to mill out an AR-15 lower receiver to M-16 dimensions, that's another story and 20 years in prison. Link to illustrate what the knowledgable ones have been trying to say: http://www.quarterbore.com/nfa/registeredreceiver.htm

Well, I know there was a federal bill passed that protects "us" but the truth is, with the National Guard on their side, their resources are not to be scoffed at if they chose to illegally do this.... I'm sure the folks in NO thought "with all the isht going on there's no way the Police will be caring if I have a .22LR to protect myself with". They were WRONG. Just had a conversation with a friend of mine along the same theme... The golden rule is, the man with the gun, makes the rules. Derivitively, the man with more guns than the other man, makes the rules. There is a common misconception that big business tells government how it is. This is false. Who is the one with more guns in this case? If there was a genuine effort by the government to confiscate all firearms, all hell would break lose. Don't know who would win that one. On the other hand, if the government wants to shut one individual down, they will. Remember Ruby Ridge?

http://www.ammoman.com/index.htm

SCG International Risk, Virginia Beach, VA

Indeed, good sir!

This guy is entitled to his opinion, and I know many who share similar views, similar experiences, and similar daily, internal struggles that may drive some men mad. But, call me old school; this is a matter you discuss amongst your circle, your "band of brothers." You can't change the rules of the game. All you can do is learn the rules and use it to your advantage. If you don't like the direction where this country is going, there are actually places within the United States you can live relatively free from the perceived "societal madness." Do you think speeches like this will change anything? The only thing he can do as an individual is teach his kids what his rights and wrongs are. Ultimately, I think he should have kept his mouth shut. Go tell that speech to the proud mother and father of the serviceman who died fighting for this country, "right or wrong."

Welcome to the American philosophy on life.... make the most amount of money for the least amount of work.

I'm no fan of Obama, but it truly disgusts me to see the lengths people will go to slander someone in an already difficult position. And it is also a testament to people's intelligence level, and motives (racially charged?), to blindly believe this crap. Additionally, there was propaganda being spread from the Republican camp of how Obama was using his support for the Haitian people as a way to garner popular approval. As the leader of the free world, it is his duty to help those nations less fortunate than ours. What did Bush do when we Americans had our mega-disaster (Katrina)?

Just thought I'd mention, Brownells does offer a LE/Military discount, though all the discount does is bring the prices down to market level on non-proprietary products.

Gear Queer

Wow. I can honestly say that is a beautiful baby. Congratulations!

Picked up a Benchmade 585 Mini-Barrage a while back from BladeHQ. They had the lowest price from my search on Google.

http://www.bladehq.com

Hilarious cynicism

You could replace your gas block with a low-pro with rails. Put some flip up sights on and you're ready to mount whatever optics without having the front sight blocking your view.

No worries. None taken.

In a sense, we already do. It's called Section 8 housing provided for by the fed.

What is wrong with English being the "Official Language"? Are you afraid of not being PC? My grandparents spoke a foreign language at home. But spoke the defacto Official Language,english, in public. Sorry, that sounds the way it should be. Open to other opinions... There is nothing wrong with English being the official language of the US. For the sake of this discussion, I was trying to stay off that topic. Yes, if it were up to me English would be the official language. I didn't want to use the official language issue as a basis for my anti-ILLEGAL-immigration viewpoint. No, I do not have a problem with LEGAL immigration.

Exactly. Being awarded the Medal of Honor is not a contest. Nobody consciously wants to do what it takes to be considered for such an award. These recipients are great men who did their jobs with dedication to those around them.

bbk, you never fired a shotgun while active duty??