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Never really got into it myself. Only thing I've done was MILES gear and simunition, which equally are a pain.

Agreed, it is discrimination. If the man isn't a liability, I don't see the issue.

Haven't seen anything for Plainsboro twp (been through their Codes). The 2000 census puts us at 20k people in 12.2 square miles, though most of that population is centralized in townhouses (which are no longer allowed to be built in the township) that are in the southern part of town. Rest of the town is woods or farmland-- and most of that has been deemed preserved.

Yea, I'm in line with the rest of the military folk. If I referred any of my firearms as anything but a weapon, I would get smoked to all ends. But the whole firearm vs weapon thing goes for a lot of other things as well in the military. The military de-sensitizes the aspects of combat to lesson the psychological impact ("targets" or "marks" instead of "people," etc). Special K has it right though, and I agree with the consensus. A firearm is a weapon in the military because that is its intended use. On the outside it is a firearm because it serves a different purpose.

6.8's are amazing. Had the opportunity to test a military-grade AR (that will go unnamed) that utilized the 6.8. I was expecting a bit more kick, but hardly noticeable (probably because of the system I was using). Hell of a punch it delivers though. I could see (and hope) that the military turns to this in the near future. Though it annoyed the hell out of me when I was in that the Army kept pushing back awarding the new AR manufacturing contract, it will be worth it in the end-- get the best equipment for the boots on the ground. I know Barret currently has a model chambered for it, the M468 http://www.barrettrifles.com/ (Listed as the REC 7) But if Bushmaster can chamber it for the Bushmaster ACR/Magpul Masada, that would be perfect. Also, if the FN SCAR was modified, it would be just as good. Given, these are totally from the military perspective. When it comes to civilian use, I really don't have much of an opinion (good or bad ).

Never had seen any firearm in person until my Army days. Formal training for AR's and other US weapons (SAW, M203's, etc) during basic, basic armory duties during brief S4 stint, and got to do other somewhat informal training for other US systems (M19, M2, M24). Had weapon quals and training quarterly.

It truly is amazing to see how far the US lacks behind other countries in terms of infrastructure because of greedy companies. It is not just the companies to blame though, considering the government has never really remedied the situation (whether to deal with the problems directly as the government currently is, or to tie up loop holes in the system). Whether its the automotive industry or fiber optics or education or etc, people's lack of accountability for years has really eroded the core. I'm skeptical of the power the government is wielding right now, but if the proper measures can be taken to correct the issues (or began to) without absolute power becoming absolute, then I can support it. We'll see I suppose.

I think its all preference, but a good site to browse through is http://masterofconcealment.com/index/296_IWB+Holsters+Concealment/

Nice Glock, thinking about getting a G19 to compliment my sub compact. Speaking of, once I get my Pearce Grips installed (once I get them in the mail really), I'll get a picture of that up.

Always tragic when things like this happen. My prayers to the families and one's who are still missing as well. The thing about the distance between Brazil and South Africa is that it is deceivingly short. A boat pushing 40 knots or so could make it in a couple hours. So, that only makes it that harder to gauge where the plane could be after having lost contact with it. I'm just surprised nothing has manifested yet. From what I can tell, that route happens to correlate closely with the shipping lanes (between the Gibraltar and South America)... but then of course it is a big stretch of ocean. As for turbulence coming in and out of Denver Int'l, I know exactly what you're talking about. When I was stationed right outside of Denver, I would take flights from DIA at least two or three times a year (round trip), and there was always some turbulence. I still do not understand the placement of that airport, albeit a nice facility. Right on the front range in the plains, where the weather blows off and from the Rockies constantly.

Haven't been out there in awhile myself, but loved it when I did have the chance to stop by. I'm not a fan of the Xanadu project when I say this, but I am looking forward to seeing how the Cabela's up north pans out. I get the feeling that it'll be pretty handicapped though.

Haha, e-tool... I'd take a heavy duty Mag Lite over those rickety things in a brawl. E-tools make better chairs then shovels or anything else they were made for. As for the weapons the show chose, they are a bit default for the GBs. Beauty of asymmetrical warfare is that an ODA [in this case, but SOGs in general] have the opportunity to use whatever firearms they wish... according to unit SOP. As for the M67 frags... that is indeed one heck of a bang.

I did not catch that one myself, but if Spetsnaz and Greenies went head to head, I would give it to the Spetsnaz. Technology aside, Spetsnaz train and execute for different situations then GB's. Greenies infiltrate and chip away at the enemy, performing training of local forces, and guerrilla warfare (for the most part). In the recent operations, they have been involved in specific sweeps, but they're main job is to fight from the shadows. Spetsnaz? Point at the target, and they'll get the job done with their training/tactics and force really. Not to make them sound like glorified grunts because they are far more efficient and trained then that, but they are trained specifically for head-to-head confrontation. Now, if you wanted to include tech, I wouldn't even be concerned about small arms. One of the main tasks for GB's are to call for arty and precision strikes... ha, so, get within a grid of them without detecting them, with some clear weather, and its over. I hate to admit it, having served with the Army, but a better match up would be Navy SEALs against the Spetsnaz. They perform a lot of the same tactics and roles.

Entertaining show, and some interesting facts here and there. Only thing that bugs me about the show is how every head-to-head is a mismatch of sorts.

I would not think so. I'm not entirely sure, but even when the government does a SSBI, the Prosecutor's office is not involved. So, for just a FID background check, I would doubt it.

When I got my FID six months ago, the detective who handles the FID paperwork in my township called me to ask if I had any questions. I did ask about Hollow Points, and he said the gist of it is that HPs can be used for hunting, home defense, etc-- except the law somewhat states you cannot have HPs in your vehicle at any time. He explained that while its a catch 22, if someone were to be pulled over (for some other violation), and it was discovered they had HPs, and it was apparent they were coming or going to a place where they would be using their firearm legally (range, hunting, and the whatnot) or if they were transporting the ammunition back to their residence, the police officer would let it go. If the individual did not really have a solid reason, then there would be trouble. Then of course, this was just the perspective of the police in Plainsboro, so, I couldn't speak for the rest of the state.

Shore Shots has one you can rent (in .40SW though). So, I'm assuming yes. Did try it out, and enjoyed it. Prefer the pop of a black rifle, but the Storm was still nice.

Springfield Armory actually says that owners should dry fire on a daily basis (with their XDs), haha. It helps break it in quicker, and always good for practice.

Yea, I even think that's a bit ridiculous. The HUGE problem here is the government's usage of "terrorist." No need to get into the details about the PATRIOT Act and its following amendments, but by using a term like "terrorist," the government can pretty much blackball anybody. Honestly, things like the Terrorist Watch list were created as more of a placebo, and have no real merit within the intel community. So, I'm hoping something can be done to stop this.

I have a XD-40SC, and while it fits well in my hand, I feel like it could be better. I've considered getting a Hogue sleeve, and modifying it (since XDs have the grip safety), but I figured I could save some money and time (just stop by the local Lowes or HD) to pick up some grip tape... plus, I can get continued use out of it when I eventually get more firearms or if I ever decide to grip tape randomly. My only thing is I've never really had any experience with grip tape and pistols. I do have shooting gloves, but I don't expect to slip those on if I'm faced with a dire situation. I've heard grip tape tends to fray and peel away after some usage. I've heard that it is a bit rough on the hands. Any thing else I should know? Or any myths that should be busted? Thanks ahead of time.

This is actually what was taught when I was going through BRM in BCT to find your dominant eye. So, yes, definitely works in all application. I have a buddy of mine who is a righty, but shoots lefty because its his dominant eye.

Welcome! My first pistol was the M9/Beretta 92F. Not my favorite, personally, but solid all-around.

hoppes #9 to clean, as well as the lubricating oil. Have a bunch of patches, as well as rags I bought for working on the car. Stock up anywhere really

What might have led to this individual's demise is his innate stupidity and/or need to impress. None of it will add up until the dust settles of course. My point about the law enforcement opting to take it to the point in which they did is because since 9/11 (and prior), there has been an increase in Human Intelligence focus. With this increase in focus, LE has learned (from terrorist groups, school shooters, home-bred extremism) that regardless of the culture, there are always patterns. I can't remember them off the top of my head, but it goes something like rite of passage > isolation > re initiation. While it is not an exact science, and applications can vary dependent on the case, LE (local to Fed level) has utilized it as a legal preventative measure. Because someone posts or expresses them self in a ridiculous manner does not necessarily warrant extremism. As civilians, we don't know the details of the situation, and there could have been plenty of red flags, along with obvious violations, that led to where we are now. Big Brother is watching, sure, but there's no need to worry because the ones behind it are citizens just like you and me... just normal folk.

I agree with what has been said-- that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty. However, with the degradation of the US society in recent history, LE, Government and DCs have been on the preemptive strike mode (to combat things like terrorism, or school shootings, etc). Fortunately, and unfortunately because these events do occur, there is always a pattern that individuals/groups take before partaking in such horrific events (even if they are not necessarily planning on executing on said plans). To me, it appears the LE did just that in this case. Is it justifiable? Maybe, maybe not. But if it were possible to stop something terrible from every occurring, would it be worth it? That argument has taken far more steam, esp since the Bush days, and things like the NSA wire taps (which were completely legal btw). Times actually had an article that highlights that mode of thinking: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1691609,00.html. Personally, I have my doubts about how the system works. I have great faith in the IC, but no one can tell the future.