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Meth can do some heavy damage...

The green tip is the standard NATO round (M855), standard issue for the military, and LE too I believe. I honestly am not sure if it is illegal in NJ, but a lot of the sites are saying that they won't ship it to NJ due to its armor piercing capability. Like I said, I'm not sure what the definitive law states.

To continue the trend of going off topic, that is one thing I never understood, Maks, about police officers. I mean no disrespect, but how does one maintain the laws when they stretch or break them themselves? (And I know its not everybody.) My best friend has been prepping his entire life to become a police officer, and is finally looking for a LEO job. I know the military mindset is different from the LEO mindset (military are boots on the ground [metaphorically], LEOs protect the community), but a civil servant/uniformed service ideal doesn't change much from one to the next. I am at the point of trying to deter my friend from becoming a LEO because while he probably has never thought of any other career ever, I do not think he has the right mentality to become a LEO. He's more worried about the money that he'll make (and fast track promotions with different departments, etc) then the job itself (so it seems). I know that people have to maintain a life style, but there will always be bills that cannot be paid... especially as a civil servant. I lived decently well when I was on the government's books, but it was never about the money-- it was about the mission. Ok, back to topic.

Hehe, yea, I decided that I'm going to get my hands on a Mossy myself. Let us know how that goes. By the way, I thought your name was familiar, coldsolderjoint, I saw one of your posts randomly over on the xdtalk forum.

Goodfellas, too easy. I'm sure I'm younger then Maksim too... ha, then of course it is one of my favorite movies.

I agree with Beck. I've never catered towards any party, but to the approaches towards the "big picture" taken by politicians. All parties, politicians, and individuals are at fault for where this country has gone, and are responsible in driving the country forward. I understand the importance of having multiple parties with separate platforms, otherwise the US would fail as a democracy (it would become a despotism, generally speaking). Ultimately, this nation was created by citizens for its citizens... and all people for that matter. In respects to the fourth which just passed:

Yea, I envy that too. When I visited my friend in Montana, I asked if we could shoot his million guns. We took the 5 seconds to get out the back door, and spent the next few hours blowing through his ammo.

And former Titans and Raven's QB Steve McNair was found shot to death in his Nashville home... http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10643962

Have: Springfield XD40 sub compact Want: - Sig P226 or P229 - 1911 of some sort (still have to research more) But HGs will have to wait until I get my hands on a Mossy or MP15.

Just get some 100 mile an hour tape, and save your $20!

Hehe, I've always been a fan of bloggers before mainstream. Less censorship, and more flexibility (can anybody say Twitter?) As for making huge decisions based on one or two people's opinions, sports scouting is the same way. I was watching the high school basketball movie by Adam by the Beastie Boys, and they discussed the scouting market with the top "scouts" (who are pretty much just bloggers). Everyone from news outlets to universities and professional teams create their charts by pretty much copy-pasting online scouts.

The trend that the mass media has been reporting on lately is the decline of newspapers across the country due to the economic woes. However, news outlets are also saying that the boom in blogging and private forums, as well as the wide-spread, free access of the internet is taking business away. Personally, I think this is great. The problem with syndicated mass media outlets is that they are no different from the smaller media outlets, and yet are considered to be far more credible due to the fact of their size/influence alone. While everyone here has their own opinion of who is slanted and who is more slanted, we can all agree that CNN and NYT takes sides, while FNC and USA Today take sides as well (not necessarily paired in those respective groups, just a general statement). However, because these sources have been around for so long, or are owned by business moguls, they are deemed credible by the general public-- and can be led astray (which is the danger). This is where the power of the blogger is inserted. Going back a few years ago when blogging/social network sites first became popular (beyond the underground), it was truly a David-vs-Goliath match-up between mass media outlets and bloggers, however the scales have tipped a bit in favor of the individual. Even mass media outlets are admitting to a sort of defeat ("if you can't beat'em, join'em") by adding things like CNN's "iReports." There is danger in bloggers as well, though far more obvious. Each blogger will obviously have their own opinion on whatever the ongoing issues are. However, the truth is that it is far easier to separate the BS from the information. And in forums, such as these, it allows for a diverse group to check and balance each other. So, for those considering blogging, and for those who are already blogging, keep the signal strong. In the current mainstream media flood o' cr-p, at least there will be some individuals who will be willing to get you through on their boats. Just be careful.

CNN.com had it linked earlier from their main page: http://www.wesh.com/news/19924466/detail.html rscalzo, you have LEO history, copy cat suicides are the most common, correct? I know this day and age pushes people to the brink for numerous reasons (economy, multiple deployments, etc), but I'm actually thinking there has to be more of these kind of stories that aren't making headlines.

Licensed Arms Procurement specialists

I should have consolidated this into my initial post, but what kind of camera do you use? I've been thinking about getting into photography as a hobby, and any information about the hardware would be appreciated. I've been looking at the Canon XS, as it seems newbie-friendly from what I've read, but capable of taking high quality shots... as well as not too bad on the wallet

Welcome, those are some gorgeous pictures you have there.

Nice buy, I've only heard good things as well. What kind of targets are those by the way? They look like they would be good reference.

Haha, you had to go there

I personally keep it with or within the vicinity of my firearm. Though, when I get ammunition and the sort, I have to bring it with me of course... and speaking of, are you still willing to laminate cards, Maksim?

I personally want to get one of "everything" before I start getting another pistol or whatnot. Stopped by Cheyenne Mtn, and took a look at a SW MP15 and the Mossberg 500 Special purpose (one with the muzzle break, one without). I have hardly any experience with shotguns, but have been considering one for awhile. I didn't realize how cheap they were :shock: . So, I'm either going to get a Mossberg next month, or save up a bit more for the MP15... ahh. Other then that, I need a 1911 in .45

I opted to use whatever I had around the house. I normally bring my handgun in a smaller pistol box then the factory one, and then use my Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack for everything else. I personally love that thing, used it in the field, use it when I go hiking, or even during a day trip.

Yea, unless you're in Denver-- but that goes with any major city limit. I considered getting my CCW when I was in CO, but figured I already had my class 3 license, so what's the point 8-)

Wild alfalfa sprouts? I'm not sure if its the right season though. Maybe natural/artificial salt licks? Or just some really good grass

I've had venison jerky, was pretty good (haven't had venison otherwise). Duck is pretty good too, but I've found it a bit more oily then I liked.

Maksim, you must be referring to a possible brain aneurysm: http://www.brainaneurysm.com/ Its likely, as they are far more common then people think. If it is the case, it'll come up on the autopsy.