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I haven't heard anything about forward/vert/quick grips being illegal of any sort.

Im awfully fond of Kimchi.....and those pastry things that look like fish but are filled with beans that they sell of the street in Korea...... Hehe, kimchi is an interesting dish because it is literally a culture in itself. The different kinds of kimchi vary depending on the region they originate from. So, normally, kimchi will be thicker and more spicy in the northern regions; and as you travel south, it becomes more watery and less spicy. I have family from all over the peninsula, so, I've been blessed to try them all. As for the pastries (of any kind), you have to have them fresh and hot or they're all garbage (imo)

But the case in point is that the OP was asking if he could use a photo copy of his FID to purchase. The obvious answer to that is no. As for making copies, go for it. I have stacks of copies of my DD214 and other government issued paperwork. Can I substitute any of it for any legal/identification issues? No, probably not. That's the point that everyone else is trying to make is all. To clarify, I have copies of my paperwork if there is ever any issues that do arise, and my initial copies have been lost for whatever the reason. Not to use as official copies, but in lieu of official paperwork (until I can replace the official papers/IDs/etc)... more or less as "receipts".

Mets and XDs... best thread yet.

Classic episode. The Star Wars season premiere was a good one too. And the Stewie vs. Osama one was great too.

Haha, I would never trust ANYTHING from Korea. And yes, I'll finally break the silence, I am of Korean descent (born in Wisconsin of all places)... so, trust me. Only Korean things worth your money are Korean BBQ (or any Korean food for that matter), and textile goods.

Stew-riods was better I think, haha. Family Guy has gone really downhill lately. The first season or two wasn't great, then it was amazing... and now its come full circle. I think the material is just getting old, though the formula works perfect for Family Guy drinking (not that I condone drinking games!). I'm glad Cleveland is getting his own show finally... it should help both series.

Took me a second to figure out what you meant by painting them with oil until I read this article http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--birdstrikes0611jun11,0,4338315.story I'm no animal rights activists, its actually probably for the better that someone is doing this (NY is killing roughly 2000 geese)... However, if a man kills a goose, it may show a bit of lack of responsibility; but if a state slaughters a couple thousand for the greater good, its the taxpayers money :roll:

Yea, I'm thinking I'll have to stop by BA incognito sometime in the next month or so. I've burned more then I would want to admit at SS... and it would be good to anchor down finally. Citizen does have its appeal considering it is literally 5-7 minutes away (depending on the lights), but the horror stories really turn me off from even attempting the process. We'll see I suppose.

Welcome

I've only experienced the IBAs and the new IOTVs.

Nice, good information. Thank you

Sorry if this question has been asked before, I have failed to find it either on this board or their website. What does it cost (not including ammo) to walk on to shoot at BA? And what are the costs to join membership there as well? I am familiar with the area, as I have been to SS a few times. I just haven't had the chance to go to BA yet.

I've only just started my collection. So, I couldn't really give you much of a justified opinion. Maybe its too many when you wake up in the morning, and it just strikes you for no reason? In terms of wish list items, I only have one myself. I just want a black rifle, which I would have purchased initially, I just felt like putting the one PP I had to use. But yea, a black rifle with the works.

I think the issue here is that people are, as always, a bit misinformed about the facts. If people knew the truth or reality of firearms (and the difference between a firearm and a weapon), then it would have a chance of changing minds. I do not think the incendiary approach to change people's mindset works, as anti-gun coalitions can just use that to back up their rhetoric. The fact that mass media outlets naturally give in to what the government supports (for the most part-- not all media outlets mind you) does not help the misinformed public see the big picture. I think the problem with progressive thinkers is that they all want happiness and peace... but through idealistic means. Unfortunate truth is that society needs discord and strife to certain extents to keep the balance. If this world ever sees true global peace (like an Utopia), something is terribly wrong.

First generation myself, and a second generation American. All of the males in my family (uncles, cousins) have served at some capacity in my origin's country (as it is mandatory). It is almost impossible to own a gun in the country they're from (so I hear), but they all respect firearms for what they are. My family doesn't really care one way or the other... I personally am not a big fan of the restrictions; as I know I am a law abiding citizen who has had the opportunity to learn, respect, and understand the severe consequences of firearms. This is the case for probably everyone who frequents this forum, as it is obviously what this forum is about. However, there has been a huge lack of accountability that this country has suffered from for centuries. The lack of accountability is not just from the citizens or business sector, or politicians-- EVERYBODY is guilty of this. I'm not calling out individuals, but its just a fact of American society as a whole. This lack of accountability has lead both citizens and politicians, and everyone in between, to take irrational actions. Do I think it is fair and just to put forth such strong restrictions? No, of course not. Is it necessary? No, of course not. Have the people/groups that support less restrictions/more freedoms taken the proper action yet? No, I don't think so. I do not think its a matter of more having to be done, but instead a different approach. I could not say what that different approach is; but if driving on through the muck isn't working, why not try another approach (work smarter, not harder, right?). And really, what is the root of the problems? Is it the government? Sure, most likely as it keeps growing and infringing on every day matters. But this is also America, and, as far as we know, the people put the government into power. Oh, but the people who put the government into power are oblivious? Probably, but the recent elections either speak volume of how poorly people thought the former President did, OR how much faith they had in the current President (or a combo of both). Those points are actually moot, as it fails to contribute any to a fix to the problem. So, how do you fix the fact that people are oblivious to the real situations? Maybe it is because the mass media is starting to cater to Generation Y and the minority groups (ages 18-27 or so), and the liberals have taken advantage of this. I bring up mass media (to include national news channels, blogs, forums, viral marketing, etc) because it seems to be the conduit of bad/misinformation chopped in with flashy terms to make them sound more appealing... and somehow true. Do I agree with how mass media works? Of course not, both sides are shameless when it comes to their bickering... but while its annoying, that's democracy at work. However, people still have the ability to block out the garbage, and accept what they want (good or bad). So, the people are still accountable in this case. People who want their change to happen immediately will never get their social changes or so-called "revolutions." This country was built on certain rights and privileges, and it has made America great. As bad as things may seem now in every respect, things will progressively balance-- even as globalized as the US becomes. However, I agree, people can't sit back and allow politicians to pour honey into our ears. Its the mob that has the control-- but its called a mob for a reason. People have to be aware and balance their needs with respect to others in order to be respected as more then just a mob... and maybe some more favorable change will occur. It is not hard to believe that it works because hey, look how we got into this mess to began with.

Glocks definitely feel a bit off, reason why I shyed away from getting a g19. I know it wasn't brought up in the OP's thread, but I like the feel of the SA XDs. A bit blockish, but not nearly as bad as glocks (SAs are wider then Glocks). And it sits like a 1911... reason why I was suckered into getting one. As for the the names listed, I'm not surprised that Sigs are the widest. I personally love how they feel, and would've bought a P226 if I had the money to spare at the time.

In the same breath, displaying that you may have the means of protecting yourself is not always the best of ideas. Break-ins were happening so frequently to military personnel's personal vehicles that the whole unit had to come in on a day off for counter-intelligence training (we were an intel unit). Turns out that it had nothing to do with CI, but that criminals were instead targeting all vehicles that had ANY markings (license plates or decals) that had to do with the military. There was a strong assumption that since we were in the military, we would have firearms in our vehicles. So, the unit and the local police both asked, politely, to keep a lower profile. Yea, I would understand that for the most part deterrence works. However, there is a very good chance that a smart criminal would instead take advantage of that sort of situation then shy away from it. Truth is criminals can figure out a thousand ways to commit the crime (especially if there is a large reward at hand), while we, as defenders, can only do so much-- as the crime itself would most likely come as a surprise (though, we may be prepared for that as well).

Yar, I live across the street from South Brunswick (house is in Plainsboro, address is considered Cranbury, and a stone's throw from SB). I'll throw my two cents into keeping the forum updated with any information (also a member of the Plainsboro Watch... not that it updates as much as I would figure). Edit: And now that I just looked up that location, turns out that its literally a minute drive away. The article already states it, but the houses there are really, REALLY gorgeous. Probably around the $800K+ w/ 4-5 acres a piece... nestled right in the woods, really nice neighborhood. That really is quite disturbing now.

I LOVE these rifles. The Bushmaster ACR will probably be better (as it is incorporating ideas from the SCAR to began with), but I'm not going to speculate about projects. The FN SCAR however is simply outstanding in every way. Had the opportunity to participate in some field tests with it, and it is definitely a battle ready rifle. Whenever I have the opportunity (whether I move out of NJ or NJ revie-- no, that won't happen ), I'm going to definitely get my hands on one of these. The SCAR light variant shoots just the same as any M16/M4 type AR. The SCAR heavy though does kick a bit more then you would think for a 7.62. That was the general consensus. Oh, don't let the plastic-toy look scare you. These babies are FAR more durable then the terribad XM-8... actually, I feel ashamed for bringing the XM-8 up to compare. Either way, the SCAR system is fine, even with the plastic-y feel.

I agree with tbtrout, and everyone else who can say that if an agent (agent meaning "human individual," a being who can be defined as a human due to self-awareness, etc) makes the conscious decision to enter a household with the intention of breaking the law, a course of actions should be taken... but if I find myself in a situation of whether or not to pull the trigger, the situation has obviously escalated to a point in which action must be taken regardless. It seems detrimental that the person who has chosen to commit crime would be given precedence over an individual who's potential might be cut short because of said "bad person." Personally, when I was talking to my local PD during my FID process, they asked what the major reason was for wanting to purchase. I told them the main reason was of course home defense. What my PD told me is (and I know it varies from PD to PD) if I am in a situation where I have taken aim of the intruder, I would most likely only suffer consequences if the intruder has already turned and fled. Seems like a no brainer, but in stress situations, perspective is a weird tool.

Firearm-related: http://www.xdtalk.com Non-firearm related: http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/ Not a forum at all, but a blog dedicated to the NFL... and hilarious. Warning though, it is quite lewd... like NC-17 lewd.

The "people" search is a first too. Given its random people half the time, but I was able to get a few positive hits of people I know. I'm REALLY curious how it works. Its not based on any address book (as there are no links between any email accounts I have and this site)... As for the maps, the bird's eye view is really interesting. It goes beyond just the Aerial view (which is an option for both Bing and google), but it seems highly dependent on the bird's orbit. Though, I noticed I was able to get 360 degree angles of places in NYC for example, but not of my area (I used MSG and Columbus Circle as a test). That is definitely interesting.

I do like how the videos work (mouse-over and they start playing... totally caught me off guard at first), and while bing.com just links every one else (Hulu, AOL videos, youtube, etc) it does seem to manage centralizing a lot of information, ranging from shopping to searching to maps... while detecting your location, and catering to it (a bit scary to see that personalized advertising has finally manifested). Edit: Check out the Maps feature... comparable to Google's (though, Google has resources that allow for capabilities far beyond Bing's)... the bird's eye view is pretty interesting.

The viral marketing hyped me up so much for it... and when I finally checked it out, it was a bit of a let down. I'm sure there are some innovations, but for the average user, it does not really seem to muster much more then the average search engine. It is a bit more stream-lined, and interactive, which is always better. But Google is just as effective if the user knows what they are doing, and what to look for. Should be interesting to see how it pans out though.