SgtToadette

Are they the 15/30 only or are there some 15/20s?

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Not personally, no. Once I get my AR completed I plan on having it Cerakoted and I'll report back on it, but I'm thinking that's 4 months from now.

I watched that Talking Dead episode and thought that was really stupid. The scene alone did not portray that properly. I feel like the writers have been getting a bit sloppy with the details recently. To further illustrate:

Even if my answer is considered coherent, I never disclosed who I voted for so I wouldn't qualify.

I'd rather not blatantly disclose who I voted for and I don't want to get too political (as per the rules of this forum) so I'll keep this answer limited within the confines of gun control. It's possible that while a person may have an interest in firearms, that it isn't the only reason that they support presidential candidate. While Obama is inferred to be the worse candidate on that issue, Romney was not any significantly better. He's gone so far to say: “Deadly assault weapons have no place in Massachusetts...These guns are not made for recreation or self-defense. They are instruments of destruction with the sole purpose of hunting down and killing people.” So yes, Obama mentioned once that he might maybe want to institute a new AWB, but with a Republican-controlled house, it's fair to predict that the legislation (assuming it even happens) would not go far. Obama has also had a multitude of instances where he could have made gun-control an issue, but barely uttered a word about guns (see: Aurora and Giffords incidents). The idea that he's been secretly planning to get his 2nd term (which was no guarantee as we saw Nov. 6) before he institutes an executive order, seems to be more than a stretch.

If you're in central or north Jersey, there's Easton Firearms Refinishing. I plan on giving them a shot when I get my AR together.

On what grounds precisely?

I saw this elsewhere on the interwebs and found it incredibly stupid, to say the least. Is it their right as a business owner to refuse business to whom he wants? Yes, of course it is. Nobody is disputing that. Let's ask a hypothetical question, shall we? If the issue of gun control becomes a big issue in the next decade, do we want more people on our side or same as we have now (or even less)? The reason I refuse to support the NRA is because they operate on the latter premise. We in the firearms community should be open to the liberals and/or democrats among us and actively pursue their potential as allies in the political battle. Gun rights is NOT A PARTISAN ISSUE. I am living proof of that. It irks me to no end when I see terms like 'libtard' and the such floating around because it accomplishes nothing but contribute to the stereotypical gun-nut circle-jerk while simultaneously turning away people who might have otherwise been a potential supporter. We should have all learned by first grade that you don't make friends by calling them names. In politics, having friends means having more voices and more votes.

I'm 21 so I wasn't aware of the situation when it was happening. Only got my first gun back in April. I have a complete AR lower and I'm saving for the upper.

So I'm not going to have a harder time trying to get the upper I want in the next couple weeks than compared to, say, 2009?

Anyone have an idea about when this whole re-election scare business is going to wear off? I'd actually like to be able to buy some ammo and uppers because I plan on using it.

As someone who graduated New Jersey public schools very recently, I can say there is no brain-washing going on. If I'm wrong and there is, the State is really bad at it.

Seriously guys!? SERIOUSLY!? Before we get all "MAH CHILD DUN NEED NO SKOOL TO TELL HIM GUNZ R BAD!" we need to know whether it was written by their own prerogative or if it was coerced. To put it lightly, whoever goes charging into the principal's office having a hissy fit because their son/daughter wrote something by their own free will, is an idiot. If the teacher told them to write it then fine. You have a right to complain. But based on the information provided, there is no reason to make this an issue. I ask the OP to please provide more comprehensive context.

Checks and balances ensure no lone president can't single-handedly make a law. He needs approval of congress and the senate. If it can't get the votes to go through either he won't be able to sign it.

Hey man, the gun industry owes a lot to Obama. Gun salesman of the year, four years running!

I don't think anything is going to happen. Obama has bigger fish to fry with the economy, and with the political climate the way it is, there's no chance he can sneak legislation past both the house and the senate without the public being made aware by the NRA. I also happen to think he doesn't care that much about guns. He may have mentioned a possible reinstatement of an AWB in one debate, but it was never a primary talking point. I don't see any cases going to the supreme court that will ruin gun ownership across the board. I don't see a feasible AWB (not that it would have a huge effect on us in NJ, presuming the language is identical to the federal one (that was based off NJ law anyway)). Besides, Obama said he might want to get an AWB enacted. Romney actually signed one. I think a lot of this fear is being mongered by the industry and is highly exaggerated.

I have no plans since I'm not convinced either candidate is going to bring about the gunpocalypse.

Voted for the first time ever. Everything was surprisingly easy sort of making the whole thing anti-climatic. Quite confident in my pick. Only time will tell what happens now!

I should be getting Halo 4 in a few days when it comes in the mail. Pre-ordered with Amazon. When it arrives I'm going to re-up my Xbox Live subscription. Gamertag is SgtToadette.

Those two lights are pretty much the same thing with the exception of the power source. Why one is cheaper than the other? I'm not really sure. Probably just a retailer thing. Their dimensions are also a bit different because 123 batteries are shorter and a tad thicker than AAs. FourSevens website does a pretty good job breaking down the different specs for all their models. I'll use it for reference then punch the model I like into Google Shopping to actually buy it.

Let me do a little run off about what I've learned about flashlights. The job of a flashlight is to provide illumination from a typically hand-held device. You're going to have three factors that come together to serve that function: Your power source Your "bulb" Your reflector I'll describe each of these components and how they relate to different purposes. Your power source: All lights needs some form of electricity to power them and for a hand-held application, you're going to need something portable. Like a battery. Most flashlights use these four different batteries: AAA, AA, CR123, and rechargeable. AAAs are typically used to power small lights with thin diameters. For reference, I'll use the FourSevens Preon series. These lights are about the size of a pen and are consequently super convienient. The Preon 2 puts out a very impressive 160 lumens. AAs are most common in cheap, Walmart-grade lights. There are, however, some great exceptions to that rule. I've been carrying around the Foursevens Quark AA2 (now designated as the Quark Pro QP2A-X), which puts out 280 lumens. These are the most common batteries on earth. I recommend a light using a AA when you're concerned about long-term emergency lighting. CR123s are going to be found in your "tactical" offerings. They are simply a better power source for lighting purposes. They can pump out more juice for the light to take advantage of. The Surefire P2X Fury can throw out 500 lumens, almost double that of the AA. Because these are more purpose built, they are not a common household battery. When your supply runs out, you're done. Rechargeable batteries have two big pluses: Economy and Output. So long as you have a stable power source, you'll have a powerful light. The highest output lights on the market use rechargeable batteries because as good as the CR123 is, it can only go so far. The FourSevens Maelstrom MMU, as an example, throws out 800 lumens. If you expect to be in a situation where you're not going to have access to a power outlet for an extended period of time, these are not ideal. Your "Bulb": I put bulb in quotes because LEDs are not technically bulbs, but they serve the same purpose. Brighter is better. Xenon is a technology that had it's time, but is pretty-much inferior in all ways to new technology. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are the current best technology. They are highly shock resistant and are becoming more and more powerful each year. They also have ridiculous life-spans. You will need to buy a new light before you need to replace the LED. You'll see that some lights will have identical LEDs, but have different outputs. This is because the light emitted is based off the amount of juice being pumped through it. That's why you're seeing higher outputs with higher voltage batteries. Your Reflector: There are two main kinds of reflectors on the market: Smooth and Textured. Rather than wasting time trying to explain the difference, here's a picture I shamelessly stole: Reflectors, put simply, take the light being produced by your emitter-battery combo and distributes that. Smooth reflectors have narrow, more focused beams while textured reflectors spread that light out. Neither is better than the other, they simply serves different functions. Most people will look for smooth reflectors on weapon lights because they are more effective at distance. On the other hand, textured reflectors are better for daily tasks and area illumination. Here's another picture I shamelessly stole to demonstrate the difference: So, if I read your initial request correctly, here's what you're looking for in a light: Weather-proof Strong Beam For use in an emergency Here's what I'd recommend based on that criteria. If you're looking for a storm light, you're not going to be concerned too much with light weight. You just want it to fit in your hand. You used the phrase "strong beam" which would initially lead me to recommend something with a smooth reflector, however it seems like you're wanting to use it more for searching and close-range tasks. For those purposes, the textured beam will serve you better. Lastly, you're looking to have it around for an emergency situation, likely one with no power. For that, you can't beat the AA battery. It's everywhere and has high-performance lithium options readily and locally available. The FourSevens Quark Pro QP2A-X. Costs $65.00. *Sorry for the long post. I was bored. Very bored.*

Solid choice for a first. I myself am only one gun in (well one and a half; working on getting my AR upper). What made you go for the Glock?

Sounds really nice. I may have to take one of these courses. Thanks for sharing!