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Hello and welcome! What did you do in the Signal Corps?

As far as I've seen, the barrel is free-floated with no dedicated location for a bayo lug. Good riddance anyway, no real need for a bayo lug on combat rifles anymore. And yes, the ACR accepts all AR mags.

Got the itch for handguns again, so, time for the wait-game for the permits... I guess with the three permits, I'd want a: Mid-size/compact duty-type pistol: Glock 23, M&P40, P226, USP 1911: I think I want to put the Taurus PT1911 to the test .22: I know nothing of .22s, so, I guess a Ruger (I'll have to look into it) Other then pistols, I want to eventually get a Remington 700 and work on an SPR AR system.

There is the space near the bottom where you have to cite two "reputable" people (names, addresses, phone numbers). I just applied for three more permits myself... and hopefully my PD can prove me wrong and get it to me rikki-tik.

Didn't WHO classify Swine Flu as a pandemic, and the CDC has not? Either way, pandemics have nothing to do with the lethality of the disease, but how quickly and easily the population can contract the disease. But you guys are right, it is a form of control. I think the disease is definitely a threat, but I don't see how it is any worse then everything else that has been out there. Maybe in this case it isn't a direct form, but politicians may use it as a feint or misdirection to keep our minds occupied while they rape our other liberties.

Hello and welcome. Where are you going for grad school if you don't mind me asking. As for the defense industry, you should think about CO. A lot of people think most of the industry is in the DC/surrounding area, but I believe Colorado has one of the higher number of defense contractors... plus its a far more gun-friendly area, and gorgeous as well

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I cannot disagree with the responsibilities in accordance to what is laid out (in terms of enforcing the law that is written in by the terrible NJ legislation). But to me, that is a part of the "job." Duty is not complying to the SOP or completing paperwork or any of that... duty is a way of life. One's duty encompasses choosing the right over the wrong, and not just enforcing it-- but living it. Following orders is simply following orders, whether or not a person agrees with the orders. Duty is what drives people to wake up every morning, and decide to take the 'high road.' Duty is what ultimately makes heroes out of normal people. And that goes back to the original comment. If someone is willing to put themselves before their duty, then I don't think they should be in that type of position. Of course there are people like that, and of course it will continue to happen. To me, that is the problem that will ultimately be corrosive to this country. People are willing to do what must be done to get by, and not do what has to be done to secure the foundation. Sure, it sounds dramatic the way I put it, but is it so far from the truth? People continually see issues, and instead of fixing the problem-- they slap a big band-aid over the issue. One day, it'll all unravel, and who will be there to help with the chaos, or put it all back together? This is the reason why I just do not trust police officers or the system. And as I've said before, I am sure the majority of public servants are good people with good intentions that do maintain the standard. But in such a system, if there is one weak spot-- it'll all cave in when push comes to shove. Why? Because it seems that momentary breaks of accountability really throw a wrench into the machine. And maybe I just think this way because I have that military mindset. I mean, just imagine if the branches of service were unionized... what would get done? I can live with the fact that when I was in the Army, I had no rights, and regardless of my orders, my entire life was "needs of the Army." Sure, I could have a family, own a house, and spend years honing a specific military skill... but the moment the Army needed me to do differently, it would happen with no questions asked. And honestly, when the time came when the Army was just a job and I was not motivated by my duty was the time I made the decision to depart. Why? Because I was failing the oath I made; I was failing the standard set by my country, the Army, my unit, and my peers; and my eventual complacency would jeopardize the mission, and probably get someone hurt or worse. I am sure things are vastly different between that world, and the civilian world... but it should not make the difference when it comes to the expectations of public servants because the possible end-results, though varying in degrees, will be virtually the same.

Hehe, I agree. Taking things out of context at times can totally twist the message. But Special K does have a point. Many of the public servants out there have chosen a job over a duty. I'm not calling anybody out, or blaming the society as a whole. I also don't want to totally repeat myself from previous posts... I just think that when it comes to public servants, there is no grey area to their responsibility. There is the principle, and the execution of the tasks to achieve/maintain/reinforce that principle.

I think he's talking about Colorado. I did the same with my buddies. He had a Silverado, and we use to put his rifles into a mil-spec gun rack in the back and go to the range. This was done out of uniform, and nobody cared... ah, I miss CO... good chance I'm going to head back there sooner or later.

That is a shame that one guy trying to 'measure himself' F'ed up the mission. And I'm going to agree with TBT here... whether a person is in uniform or out of uniform, they no longer represent themselves, but the organization they are a part of. The day they put themselves ahead of the organization and/or mission in any aspect is the day they should be shown the door. There's a reason why they took our beer rations from us :doh:

:clap: That is pretty funny. A sign like that in NJ, and I wouldn't be surprised if the owner received a stern word or two from the local leaders/authorities... or not, I guess it would depend on the location. As for me? I have no idea what my neighbors think. Not that I don't trust them, but I treat it as OPSEC. If someone isn't on a need to know basis, no need to know (yes, we DO use that phrase in the intel field!). If the balloon were to go up though (or when it does), different story.

I always CC myself whenever I email a professor. I have never had to actually correct an instructor, but I figure I could cover some of my bases. CC'ing myself is an old habit from when I had to juggle emails between the four accounts the government assigned me. As for graduating, I hear you. I do not feel so bad considering most of the people my age who graduated a couple years ago are still looking for a stable job in the market. However, I regret not having pursued more classes when I was still in uniform (not that I had the time). But I figure a year and a half from now, I'll have my BA along with in-depth work related experience, as well as an active clearance (depending on how quickly I can finish school).

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/illega ... index.html Apparently some organization based out of California is calling for the removal of a certain costume. The costume is an ET-alien dressed up in an orange jumpsuit, with a fake green card (read more of the article for the whole description). Personally, I think its a pretty funny costume, and not distasteful whatsoever. As for the ones trying to remove it, haha, are you serious? Can such an organization even have any sway whatsoever in our country? I mean, its one thing to have a Planned Parenthood or disrupt military funerals... but to support something that can in no manner be defended whatsoever (illegal immigration)? I don't see how anybody would even give this organization a second of their time.

I tried Tetra Gun Blaster and then Tetra Gun grease, and I'm convinced this stuff is amazing. I originally used Hoppes 9/oil, and then switched to Break free. CLP worked just fine (I'll probably pack it for when I go shooting in case I need a quick lubrication), but it never quite got everything and always had a case of the runs. Using the gun blaster removed grime I didn't even realize was building up in some places. The grease has been quite amazing as it hardly has much of a smell, and it has a clean, smooth action. Thanks for the suggestions scattered around the forums about this product.

To get back on topic, Nutnfancy did a decent side-by-side comparison of DI vs Piston ARs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6auXTiqNtEo

Wait, the Navy is complaining about something?... :roll: ...

Was just at the Dick's in Princeton. They were stocked in everything (all handgun, rifle, and shotgun ammo). I was only there for the .223, so no other prices (sorry). They're having a special on the Remington UMC: 7.98/20 and 79.99/200 (normally priced at 119.99!). I picked up a mega pack (they had probably 10 boxes behind the register).

This is good news. A friend at NJSP has told me that in the past they would put these types of bulletins up as a pre-emptive without really having any intentions to enforce them though... but, I'd be glad to be wrong this go around.

Agreed, most 9MM rounds won't penetrate the angled windshield... so, even if the person has justifiable reason, probably won't score a hit on the target. Better off avoiding, then trying to grab the fella through the driver's side window/door. Even when manning checkpoints when ROE was in our favor, we were never told to fire at the driver (with rifle rounds), but the engine block as a primary and driver as secondary. Even if the driver is incapacitated, it doesn't mean the vehicle would be.

Yea, I had the chance to ride around in what the Brits are using-- and that vehicle is just amazing. Personally, I think we should take a look at some Russian designs, but the Brits have the right idea. JLTVs are nice, but it seems like the MRAP might beat it too the punch? I don't know enough, nor am I a mechanic or engineer that has specialized knowledge. Whichever is the greater force multiplier I support.

True. Need more pictures! And which members ended up coming? I'll try to make the next get together. Or really, I should try to make the BA meetings to began with... ugh, hate not having time.

I was an intelligence analyst, both in garrison and in the field. If a Soldier could not navigate using basic skills or make good use of a tac map-- I would wash him out, and keep him in the S shops until he could. Why? Because in the field, both downrange and here in the homestead, markers and other man-made creations can change rapidly. Whether land is sold and re-developed, a storm washes out a trail, the names of roads change or are in different languages-- the GPS cannot account for these. And if a person becomes far more reliable on GPS then the natural ability of navigating the open terrain (which people tend to do), then they're screwed. Personally, my unit did rely on GPS downrange. But we ended up using them as weights or something to sit on because during strong storms, they were useless... the names of roads would be in foreign languages (even though we had the translated name), making it virtually useless. Batteries unfortunately die, and what was a great tool became just a piece of plastic and metal (albeit an expensive one). I'm not saying GPS is not a great tool-- it really is a great one. I just think the user should know land navigation and map reading, and use the GPS to compliment.