bbk

To me, that is a stupid comparison. Why? Because that was a totally different matter. That was a matter in which rights weren't just being trampled and infringed upon, but where people were literally being killed. Yes, my, and all other NJ residents (and others who live in nanny states/towns/cities), 2A rights are infringed. However, we're at a point where we can stand our ground, and it's a matter of not giving up an inch-- as well as pushing back and hopefully restoring our rights as they should be. There are plenty of ways of achieving this end without breaking the law as it is currently written. I recommend these ways. The day when gun owners across NJ and/or the country are being killed because they are gun owners is the day when 1. sh*t has hit the fan and 2. rule of law would probably be murky at best, and I would be using my firearm in self-defense regardless IMO, the argument that criminals are killing people who could be defending themselves is a moot point because our rights are not dependent on the fact that someone may or may not want to inflict harm, but because our 2A rights are a right, period. Why a person feels they should exercise their 2A rights is dependent on them individually, and has no bearing in the larger picture.

I would recommend checking out "Day by Day Armageddon" and "Day by Day Armageddon: Beyond Exile" if you haven't already, J. It's a series written by J L Bourne. Great reads, and with keeping the suspension of disbelief in mind, pretty grounded stories (well, not so much the end of the second book...) Third book is reportedly coming out soon, and I'm looking forward to it. Like WWZ, the writing style is unique from traditional storytelling.

blood I forget if I've already said this, but I'm going to hold off any judgment (of any sort) until more details come out. The guy could be a tool, but tool or not we all know that gun owners are crucified-- so, to base my judgement on that alone would be unwise. On the other hand, yes, I agree that if he indeed has broken the law by owning what is deemed to be an assault weapon by NJ, I can't support him. I know that regardless of how I feel about the laws pertaining to "assault weapons," I'm not going to display my 2A rights by breaking them-- that's not how change works.

Looks good, seemingly just needs to get it dialed in.

Psh, I'll take my bear in Polish, please.

Seriously, people look for a reason to get their panties in a bunch (pardon the saying for the ladies in the crowd). There is an investigation underway, and until further notice, who knows? I guess people just love to stress.

Already being discussed: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/25509-oh-my-gosh/

Classic, but always a fun read.

Welcome!

Happy birthday!

A magnifier works well for it's intended use. I think where the disparity is setting place is the need to use a 7X magnifier. I personally could understand a 3X (5X would be pushing it), as it stretches the capability to SEE the intended target (note: NOT engage) beyond just the 1X. However, as Shane pointed out, at that point a pair if binos would be far more effective. Nobody is telling you what to do, Scrap. You could spend a million dollar on useless crap to put on a rifle, it doesn't really matter to me nor anyone else. You just fail to actually respond to a legitimate question by deflecting and then attacking the person who questioned your apparent awesomeness. Further, from your recent posts after returning, you are sounding like a tool and a bit of a jerk. I would recommend staying off the koolaid for a bit, and then reconsider different ways you can actually contribute to this community. There is a difference between not taking yourself too seriously (note: Ray), and being a nuisance to everyone and making the community look outright bad.

Correlation and causation arguments are proven to be fallacious, and, hence, illogical. In the case of this "study" the two reasons of why this argument is false is due to either, IMO, hasty generalization and/or argumentum ad ignorantiam (appeal to ignorance). Hasty generalization: inferring a general proposition from an inadequate sample of particular cases1 Argumentum ad ignorantiam: using the absence of proof for a position as evidence for the truth of the opposing proposition2 It's common for people and "legit" sources to make these (and other) fallacious arguments. In the end though, it just goes to show that people aren't interested in truth, but an agenda. 1 2- Kelley, David. "The Art of Reasoning." 3rd Ed.

Probably because Dale Dye just snapped one day from hearing it repeatedly. Now that I want to see.

I see the potential in this series, but the show seemed like it was either trying too hard or they weren't taking themselves seriously. As pointed out, I found myself /facepalm'ing with a lot of the dialogue. I also didn't like their use of slang (like the terms "skitterer"). Not that I don't mind the slang, as it does make it seem a lot more authentic. My issue is that in any story, there is a difference when thrusting the audience into the world and throwing the audience into the world where the story takes place. A lot of the slang and terminology just made trying to process everything that much more confusing. If they found a more creative way of introducing the slang and terminology, I think it would have been better. While I do like the variety of characters, I think they could definitely focus a bit more on a few characters, and then progress through them in the upcoming episodes-- instead of trying to explain everybody at once. But that's my perspective on all ensemble-cast shows (i.e. Lost, even Game of Thrones). As for the good, the action I thought was pretty solid-- especially considering it is a cable-network show (and not a HBO or Showtime). I do think some of the effects were cheesy, and could have done better, but there is still a lot of the season left. I also liked the feel and grittiness of the setting/world. There was definitely a melodramatic feel at times, compared to the more visceral approach in Jericho (which I'm a huuuuuuge fan of). But still, it's good to see an apocalyptic world that seems apocalyptic (dirty faces and nails, compared to Christian Bale's John Conner in Salvation who had perfect teeth and nails). I guess we're all spoiled by shows like The Walking Dead (in terms of production value). I think I was expecting a more raw and visceral approach by TNT-- and who knows, maybe that will be the case soon enough. The potential, to me, is in how they tell the story and the interactions between characters (civilians vs. non-civies vs. family vs. mission, etc). I'll be staying tuned in for the time being, hoping it'll get better.

Hahaha, I was just thinking the same thing as soon as I read the title of this thread.

Honestly, I'm bored.

+1

Thanks everyone, and happy bday to my fellow June 16'ers. I spent my day on the shore, clamming and staying "hydrated." good time all around

Really is a great soundtrack. I admit I didn't really grow up in the 80s (I was at more impressionable ages during the 90s), but I can definitely appreciate the soundtrack a lot more now. Great movie too. And to add to the list, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"

Ha, this is hardly a road trip for you, Ray. Its like 45 minutes tops for you. As for me, just another reason to make my way up to the area, so, no complaints from me.

Grosse Point Blank; all I got for now (that hasn't been already named).

If you can't find ACOGs for cheaper then 1500, you're not looking in the right places, haha. Also, and this is my personal preference, I don't like the idea of piggybacking a reflex on top of an ACOG. I have run ACOGs before, and though I didn't run the piggyback option, I did try using the built-in irons, and I can't say I'm a fan. Though, if you're engaging a target that close anyway, the built-in irons work just fine. Shane has pointed this out before, but to utilize those sights that sit on top of the rifle means you're changing your cheek weld, which means the stance/position is out of whack, which goes against the basic principles of shooting-- and will increase the likelihood of missing (even at a short range). With that said, ACOGs are a great option, and I would love to run one if I ever had the chance. Truth is though I don't need to park my rifle in a fixed-power situation (and if I did, the highest I would go is probably 3X), and its the reason why I prefer a variable power. As for costs, I hear you on that. At the same time though, when it comes to optics (like most things in life) you get what you paid for. There are minor details and variables that play a factor that could save a person a couple hundred bucks (like getting an H1 vs. T1, or being fine with the lower end of variable power scopes [like Millets or I'd even say Vortex] compared to short dots and certain Leupolds). There are great deals out there for the money though. Personally, if I hear a person complain about their optics, I don't give them much thought. A person who spends a couple ten bills and then complains that it doesn't hold zero or gets knocked off the gun obviously didn't put much thought into what they were doing. At the same time, I don't think a person has to spend more on their optics then they did on the actual gun for it to be considered quality. And I definitely am not a fanboy of brands. If NCStar made something awesome, I would be all over it (a better example would be SWFA's glass which is universally decent, and cheap; or Primary Arms red dots). Not saying any of this towards you, Scrap, ha, no, just generalized comments.

Yea, its pretty ridiculous. Of course Plaxico has no clue what he's actually talking about or supporting-- his agent is just telling him that it'll look good, and then once he has a job it'll be nothing but a memory. If I was a professional athlete, I would actually support 2A because of the rising number of professional athletes who are being targeted for robberies/burglaries/assaults. But oh well, I guess a couple knocks to the head really does make a difference

I'm too young to be putting together a bucket list. Maybe in a couple decades.

Happy birthday!