rdsmith3

Here are some more pics of the missile silo house that I've never seen before. http://www.scoutingny.com/?p=4765

I understand your perspective, and that is the way I normally am. However, we should not easily give up our rights. You never know what could happen. My analogy is my tax return. I do my taxes as honestly as possible, but my tax return is complicated. If the IRS asks me if I voluntarily agree to be audited, I would say NO. I have nothing to hide, but there is always risk in saying yes. Similarly, I would not easily give up my right to not be searched. An officer might casually ask, "Is it OK if I take a look in your trunk?" I would respectfully decline. Why? First, I have a right not to be searched. Second, who knows what might turn up. Maybe the auto worker in Detroit (or wherever) dropped some pot seeds in the corner of my trunk that I never noticed before. Maybe my grocery bag from Shop Rite leaked from the steaks I bought, and there is a red stain in the trunk. I am not a criminal; I have nothing to hide; but there are so many ways that something could go wrong.

Are "furtive gestures" still considered probable cause for a search? Suppose I leave the range and accidentally put the range bag on the seat next to me. Then I see flashing lights behind me on the drive home. As I am pulling over, I toss the range bag into the back of my big SUV, so it is out of reach. My understanding is that my actions suggest to the LEO that I am hiding something, and could be probable cause (assuming he sees me do this).

I absolutely agree. How sad that we even need to discuss such things. A friend of mine was going to RTSP the other day but stopped to drop his child at the Randolph YMCA, which is maybe 1 mile away. A similar thought occurred to this friend -- is this legal? Is this reasonably necessary under the circumstances? My friend then thought, "How ridiculous that I even have to worry about this."

If you are pulled over for, say, a traffic violation, and the LEO gets your drivers license and checks for outstanding warrants or whatever else they look for on their computer, will it show that you have an FID card?

I threw out the hat as soon as I got it. I would rather that they use the $1.00 for their cause, not for a cheap hat that I don't want.

I joined recently, and they have quickly become very annoying. I do understand the renewal notices. What I do not understand is why they dilute their brand name and good will by associating with all sorts of ridiculous money-making schemes -- gold, insurance, souvenir gun reproductions, etc. They end up looking like a sleazy organization (which I don't think they are). I understand that they need to raise money for their cause, but the end does not justify the means. It is not acceptable for them to virtually harass members by bombarding them with all their commercial endeavors.

Even with a name like Smith, the NICS check has not taken more than 10 minutes. What are you buying?

So I have this new Walther PPQ 9mm for fun shooting, and HD backup (along with my Rem 870). Since we don't have concealed carry in NJ, is there any reason I need a holster? At home, I have both guns locked in a cabinet in my bedroom. We always have kids in our house. I can't think of any reason why I need a holster.

mgralley, Thanks for that excellent information.

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My father told me that the firing pin was removed many years ago, so I won't be shooting.

I finally got this rifle back home. Some better pictures are here http://rdsmith3.smugmug.com/Other/Firearms/21565488_RgTq2R

Those are the ones I screwed up, too, but I passed with a 24. Not proud of that.

I live right near where this happened. We don't know what the real story is, but I would guess that this guy got off 80 for gas or coffee or whatever. I-80 is a major route for transporting drugs in/out of NYC, so that might be what the cop suspected.

Whenever I go to that store, I can never find anyone to unlock the cabinet to get the ammo. Also, they were OOS of 9mm when I went there earlier this month.

And this is where the Constitution was signed. How ironic.

Yes. I am not judging anyone, but if someone is 300+ lbs, from an actuarial perspective, he/she is much more likely to die from heart disease, diabetes-related complications, or some other physical problem related to being overweight. The probability of dying from a health condition is much, much greater than the probability of dying from some doomsday scenario, so it is not a rational decision for a person to devote all their time and resources to storing up food while neglecting their physical health.

I watched some of this show, but I missed that part. One thing I noticed, in the little bit of the two episodes I saw, is that a lot of the preppers don't look real healthy. Some of them are overweight. So if it's the end of the world as we know it, what are you going to do if you have a heart attack? Three years of food won't help you too much.

God bless him. I would like to have the flags flown at half mast for Sgt. Michael Kirspel http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/us_army_soldier_from_nj_dies_i.html

It's nice to know that there are some like-minded people here. I agree that this totally cheapens the purpose of flying our national flag at half mast. But if I said this to most of the people I work with, or even most of the members of my family, they would think I am turning into a grumpy old man (which maybe I am).

Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Kenvil Power Mower? I am a Stihl man, but Husky makes good stuff. If it came with a safety chain, get rid of it and get a real chain. It will make a huge difference if you're cutting oak or other hard woods.

I got mine today.

anyone use tampons ... I mean to clean your gun