Everything posted by DaveR
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Remote / Wireless Door Lock
I use a Schlage Zwave with a Vera 3, kinda looks like the picture in a previous post. ( had a vera2 that was upgraded on one of their specials, otherwise probably would have went with a veralite, that was not available when I started with Zwave. ) Personally I'd say Zwave is addictive, and can get a bit expensive. It is nice to be able to unlock remotely, give out temp access, get email/sms when door is opened. Mainly got this because my forgetful dad kept loosing his keys, but had no problem remembering a code. Added items like motion sensors, cameras, water leak sensors, light controllers, thermostats, it never seems to end. Also programmed the lights on the front of the house to turn on from the buttons in the car. One for the garage, one for the lights. If only they would sell Zwave smoke detectors in the US. Went with Vera due to cost, no monthly fees, and low power draw. Other products require a PC running all the time.
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civil liability with hollow point ammo
IMHO, use whatever you local or state police use. Makes it harder to prove any nefarious intent. No need to state reason for use as stopping power, safety, whatever.... If its good enough for them, its good enough for me, thats why I used it.
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against the law for an adult to shoot a youth model?
That guys seems qualified to work there. The name of the store perfectly describes the people they hire. I've also seen them refuse to show a shotgun to someone because they did not have a FID card with them. They just make up their own rules.
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So who pre-ordered one of the new gaming consoles? What did you get?
None, I stick with the PC. Personally I miss the days of pretty much every game was available for every system. You purchased the system that looked the best and played best on or the one you can afford. Now with all these exclusive games for just one system it gets too expensive to buy a system just to play a game. And the new systems are not backwards compatible to the games you already have. If something dies on the PC, I can just run down to the local computer store and buy a part and get it running same day, no such thing with a console. There is nothing a PC can't do that a console can except play those exclusive games.
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Dash cams
Go to liveleak.com, search for insurance scam. You will see why everyone has them in some countries. I use an older Kodak ZI8 with a suction cup window mount, nothing fancy.
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WTH are these things - Blue flashing lights on side of road
Pretty interesting seeing this here. Someone at work mentioned these things the other day because they drive that way every day, they did mention that it did seem to make a tremendous difference in the number of dead deer on the side of the road.
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CALIFORNIA APPROVES SALE OF SMART GUN / Modern Arms
My useless thoughts... I'm right handed. A watch ( which I've never worn ) would go on my left wrist. Makes it awkward for 1 handed shooting. That is not an old school pager on my side, it is an RFID jammer with a 25' range, key that code all you want. Sorry, I forgot to mention that it can be disabled remotely. ( Not our fault, the Govt forced us to put that backdoor there ) Not only can I see where you are in the dark, I know the status of your firearm. Sorry, we don't offer these in anything over 22 cal, the electronics are too fragile. Can you wait a few minutes while I hit my top right button 7 times, top left 3, bottom right 8, bottom left 2 times? Which button do I hit to turn on the back light again, I can't see how to operate this watch in the dark, oh that's right, there is no back light on the watch. Sorry, you are under arrest, your firearm reported a violation for carrying on federal property. ( Oops, guess we forgot to mention the GPS tracking with instant reporting for violations, guess cutting through the Post Office parking lot on the way to the diner didn't save you time after all ). Once all law enforcement adopts such technology, then allow it for use of the public, I wouldn't want to use an unreliable product. The watch is waterproof, the firearm is... not? You wouldn't catch me dead wearing a watch that ugly, oh wait, the product is an utter fail so I guess you would. I guess you could go on all day on what a useless product it is. Real problem is we the people put these law makers in office, but then again most people are sheep and easily led. Colorado realized their mistake and corrected it. Other states should follow.
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Woodland Park Range
Decisions, decisions.... Typically I go to a range with the wife and share a port. BH = 15 + 0 = 15 RTSP = 20 + 10 = 30 WPR = 25 + 15 = 40 G&S in Patterson has a $25 membership and 15.50 ( their ammo ) 22.50 ( your ammo ), 1/2 price for person to share. No lead ammo. Do the math, no comparison. Memberships at WPR provide 'benefits' I would most likely never use. A break even point for the lowest membership would require hitting the range 11 times in a year, which is more then I currently do. Can't afford to go to any range as much as I'd like. I'd expect with these prices the range would be in Upper Saddle River, have valet parking, and provide gun cleaning services after you use the range while you relax in the spa. Personally: For me RTSP is too far Compared to WPR, BH 3 miles further, and G&S 3 miles closer. WPR and RTSP have better parking. Have not had a bad experience at any location. Although RTSP requires watching a video and signing your life away. Just as I don't drive a BMW or Mercedes, can't afford them. I don't put people down who do. To each their own. My Ford does the job it was designed to do well enough. I'd hope that this new place does well, and diverts some people from places I may go to so wait times may drop.
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Luciano's-Lodi/West Paterson
The must have been working on the pages and somehow had it unprotected. Now every link asks for a PW login. Google did seem to catch it as well Search on google for " cache:http://woodlandparkrange.com/best-value/ " The click on link.
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Luciano's-Lodi/West Paterson
Seems web site has been updated a bit, only lists Platinum Membership. Nothing about regular membership or no membership hourly rates. Makes RTSP look like a bargain. http://woodlandparkrange.com/best-value/
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Not allowed to buy ammo in DE?
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bills/S2500/2470_S2.PDF