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Done. This is great! Sharing it with EVERYONE I know!

These are great lists and ideas. I don't have an attic or a basement for storage, but Axeman_g's emergency notebook suggestion is aces. I forgot about ice - we have a chest freezer and the entire bottom is lined with one gallon water (now ice) jugs. Works well keeping food fresh during power-outs. I need to prep some bug-out bags, probably small to keep in the cars (just ordered two LA Police Gear bags when they were on sale for 17.99, they should work.) Even though mother nature won't likely chase me out, we have a major (MAJOR) gas line running about 150 yards behind our house. If something happens with that we either are sprinting out the door or nothing will matter anyway.

Alrighty then! Just ordered 150 5-1/2" Caldwell targets and a TLR-1s. Shame you can't use promo codes with these deals, but they're still good deals. Merry Christmas to me. Shipping wasn't too terrible, $8.99. Thanks for the heads-up!

Anyone feel this? http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/12/dozens_in_nj_report_feeling_ea.html Any theories? It's not a normal flight path out of McGuire, so I doubt they're involved. Plus, all the planes stationed at McGuire are subsonic. Could've been a transient bird from a fighter base, but again, odd flight path (Egg Harbor, Cranbury, East Brunswick, North Brunswick, Trenton, Somerset, Edison, Plainfield, Piscataway, Iselin, South Plainfield). And, they don't crack mach 1 over land unless the SHTF.

After living in many parts of the country I see NJ as relatively benign, natural disaster-wise. In fact we almost never lose power, even Irene only knocked it out for a few hours. Made me a little lazy about disaster prep. In CA we had our earthquake kit, in WA was the generator and propane heater, but all that's gone now. About all we have is a small stockpile of food (cans and MREs, some rice, water) and a couple of oil lanterns. So, I was wondering what other people were doing to maintain a realistic emergency kit. I'm not talking zombie apocalypse, though social unrest seems much more real than a few years ago (maybe OWS-ers are the real zombies?) Thanks in advance for your input!

Wish all your children well and thank them for joining! After the circus of "occupiers" it's great to see people still want to give more than take. I have my oldest (daughter) planning on going to San Antonio for USAF basic next year and my son planning on RTC once he graduates, about 2.5 years. Both'll be college grads and both want enlisted time before being commissioned - wish I'd done it that way. I'm incredibly proud of both.

I am itching to try USPSA, but this weekend is CINCHOME's birthday weekend, so it's a no-go (at least until I get her a rig for USPSA!)

I generally avoid these Mac v PC battles, but sometimes misconceptions must be corrected. True - No OS is free of security problems. However, between the security problems in Windows and the problems caused by the software to prevent those security problems (firewalls blocking legit services, Windows UAC preventing installations, antivirus quarantining critical pieces of applications, etc.) Windows is the clear loser. Apple does have security software; anti-malware has been built into the OS since 10.6 came out. In addition, there's a firewall, encryption services, and authorization is required when changing anything in the system. If you feel the need for more there are several third party security packages from McAfee, Sophos, Norton, etc. Hardware-wise, we've run some iMacs here for nearly eight years and have several iMac labs and never had a motherboard issue. Can't speak to the 17" Macbook Pros, we only have a few of those. There have been problematic Macs, don't get me wrong. For example, early Power Mac G5s were very unreliable (now THERE was a flaky motherboard) and there was a generation of Powerbook G4s that had RAM slot problems. But overall, and compared to the Dells we run, they are rock solid. Also, users are only administrators (never root privileged) if you give them those rights. Otherwise, they can't affect the system. What Mac OS are you running? System 7? Yes, I run a Windows PC at home, but only for games which is about all it's good for. And people say Macs are toys. Sigh, let me have it.

I've been a Mac guy since '91 and have done tech support for Macs and PCs for the past 14 years. Macs are more reliable, less prone to crashes and nearly virus/malware free. I run a Macbook Air 11" as my main computer (and I can use ANY Mac in my current job). The light weight and incredible solidity, as well as the lack of moving parts, makes it an excellent notebook computer. I'd recommend the 13" Macbook Air for your use. The only caveat is if you plan to often use CDs or DVDs with the new computer (and even then you can get an external drive). Even if the laptop is staying in the house the weight makes a difference, for example if you hold up the laptop to show someone else something or hand it to them - it's just much less wieldy with the Air. Hope that helps.

I send packages out regularly, otherwise I'd kick in. One thing they like (this time of year) are the hand and foot warmers you can get at Dick's, Sportsman's Guide, etc. From my time over there, we loved the flavor packages for water bottles (Crystal Light and such). Boot socks are always good.

I'm in for one - more incentive to throw ammo downrange

Still have our '00 MPV and '01 Focus, though I just got a 2012 Sportage SX for myself.

Loving the podcast! A little heavy on the commercials, but I understand the need. Thanks for doing it.

Welcome! I'm in NJ as well. Glad to hear you got the family go-ahead for your hobbies. I was there myself.

This is a handy little light for doing tasks in dark areas. Also great as a small light around the campground and in the tent. Tactical Daily Deals Inova light

Gah! This looks like fun! WIsh I coulda been there.

I see the next Oaks show is Nov. 12-13, same weekend as the Philly Armory show. That could be an expensive weekend.

Anyone know where the VF Gun Show will be moving too?

Dan Wesson Commander Bobtail in .45 ACP

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I know the current USAF Chief of Staff (Gen Schwartz) is a proponent of .45ACP. I understand that whenever he was in theater that's the caliber he carried, though I don't know which actual handgun. From the PEO Soldier website: "Modular Handgun System (MHS) The U.S. Army is currently adopting requirements for the Modular Handgun System (MHS) that will initiate a handgun competition to replace the M9 Pistol. The requirement for the new pistol originated with the Air Force and has previously received Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validation. The Army requires the MHS to be more effective, accurate, and reliable than the M9 Pistol, which has been the Army’s standard sidearm since 1986. The MHS requirement calls for a non-caliber specific weapon with modular features to allow for the adaption of different fire control devices, pistol grips, and alternate magazine options. The weapon will fit various hand sizes and will mount targeting enablers using MIL-STD-1913 rails. The new weapon will incorporate detection avoidance by having a non-reflective neutral color and will be operable with a sound and flash suppression kit in place. The MHS Program will select a commercial off-the-shelf handgun in FY11–12. Testing will be completed by FY13 and Type Classification is expected in FY14. The MHS will replace the M9 Pistol on a one-for-one basis." According to this, they're behind the curve on the selection process.

Rangers carry the M9. SEALs the P226. SWATs and HRTs are all over the place. So that blanket statement is a bit, well, blanket.

Part of the reason Beretta won out is because they already had a plant in the U.S. The P226 was very close to winning otherwise.

Pretty long reach from Charlottesville, VA. Now I've felt quakes on both coasts and smack in the middle of the country, too!

Kershaw Blur Knife with SG2 Blade - $69 Nice knife, decent deal, though Amazon has some slightly different Blurs for less.