SgtToadette

Just wrote this. Hope to hear some kind of reply. "Greetings Senator Lesniak, It has recently come to my attention that you have proposed new legislation that would prohibit firearms designed to fire .50 caliber projectiles, or, as phrased verbatim: "[r]evises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater." While I'm certain that your intentions of the bill are to preserve the public safety, I am not aware of any compelling public need or factual foundation for this legislation. I fear that this legislation consists largely of "feel good" measures that will not have any demonstrative impact; measurable, positive, or otherwise. In a broader perspective, it discourages me that representatives of the people would be so willing to regulate an item without any factual basis. Such behavior is counter to this country's foundational concepts of individual liberty and freedom. Please reconsider the furtherance of this specific and any similar legislation. Thank you for your time, -Zack Becker"

When I was at RTSP a few months back they had some SCARs in stock. I talked to the guy behind the counter about it and he said that they used an epoxy to secure the folding element of the stock. Not sure how they secured the collapsing aspect.

Walther PPQs run about 600 bucks. Check them out!

Glad these are finally coming to the states. I'm a sucker for this 21st century stuff.

Hope this season is better than the last one or it may be the last season I watch.

Thanks for the clarification guys. I decided to go with the PWS MK114 upper for the reason's outlined by DMack over on Sniper's Hide. He really ran it hard and put well over 10k rounds through it over the course of one year. Hopefully I can grab one without much trouble. PWS recently stopped taking orders because they were overwhelmed and wanted to catch up. If all goes as planned, I'll either be able to grab one from a vendor or place an order with PWS when I get the money to actually buy it (within the next 6 months). PWS does provide documentation from the BATF&E (.pdf warning) where the muzzle device is declared not a flash suppressor. How very nice of them! Worst case scenario, PWS does offer a 16" barrel upper and i could always go with that.

I'm pretty sure I missed the memo on this one. I see a bunch of mentions that people have their muzzle devices both pinned and welded to their barrels for the purpose of making their semi-auto rifles compliant. Is simply having the muzzle device pinned not enough? I find that strange since we don't need to have our stocks welded and pinning seems to be the acceptable means by which 14 inch barrels with 2 inch muzzle devices are not considered SBRs in free states. For context, the reason I ask is because I've finalized my decision for what AR upper to slap on my lower. The upper will have a 14 inch barrel with a pinned compensator when it arrives on my doorstep. Would I need to have additional work done so I'm not lugging around an Assault Weapons as per NJ State law? Is there some statute that defines what permanently affixed means or is welding just done as overkill to remove all doubt?

It's only a matter of time. Muahahaha!

Haha! Sadly, no. I figured I'd spare the world some pain and stick with pants.

A few weeks back, 5.11 Tactical had sent out an email offering 20% off any purchase on their online store. I decided to take advantage of the offer and grab a few things I've been needing. I ordered replacement Ortholite insoles, new boot laces, and a MOLLE compatible med pouch for use on my range backpack. So I order the stuff, it gets shipped, and the arrival date is set for October 2nd. You can expect my surprise when I walk outside and see a large package that weighs about 25-30 pounds. In my curiosity, I open the package and find several hundred bucks worth of product and a packing list made out to a uniform supply store in AL. I call 5.11 and they're as surprised as I am. I spoke with a lovely woman named Patty and we quickly determined there was a packing sticker mix-up. FedEx is coming tomorrow to pick up the package I received and 5.11 is express shipping me the items I had ordered with a free knife thrown in. This isn't the craziest or most interesting story in the world, but I'm not someone who considers myself particularly brand loyal, with the only exceptions being 5.11 Tactical and FourSevens. Dealing with 5.11 in this instance really drove home the reasons why I love them so much. They make some of the best clothing and tactical gear on the planet and really stand behind their product. Even in situations like this, they strive to make things right and I'm proud to continue my business with them.

I'm without a doubt a 2.0'er. Grew up in a secular, liberal house. Parents were vegetarian and consistently voted Democrat. I was largely anti-gun up until about 6 years ago. I eventually, through my own research, had a big change in heart. I play(ed) a lot of video games (actually haven't played in a few months) and would be lying if I said that they didn't spark the interest. So now I'm a super-secular, moderate liberal vegetarian who also happens to love guns. I can see the head scratching already!

I hope they change the speed limits while there at it. 25mph on those inclines? Hah!

I'm aware that Nokia misrepresented their camera technology in a rather embarrassing manner, however hands on tests with production models at promotional events have demonstrated that the camera is quite good. From what I've heard, it's an AT&T phone. Not sure what the network availability is. If it is only on AT&T, it would be quite disappointing. I've been running on Windows Phone 7.5 since early this year and I really like the interface. Much more streamlined than Android or iOS (in my opinion). Others who see my phone tend to like the interface as well. The only thing holding me back it a lack of decent apps and hardware limitations due to running on an inexpensive HTC. The lack of Apps has been addressed in Windows Phone 8 with software that is more developer friendly. Hardware is going to depend on the device. Both WP7.5 and WP8 make use of "live tiles," which are basically shortcuts to apps and other phone functions. What tiles you have on your "homepage" are up to you. WP8 improved that system by allowing the user to re-size those tiles to different sizes. How cluttered the homepage is depends on the user and how they choose to have it set up.

The new Nokia is no joke. It beats the iPhone 5 in several key areas, specifically screen resolution and camera quality. I also happen to think it's far better looking and the UI looks amazing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q8tlSDpVDI&feature=relmfu

Apple provides that at the cost of product diversity. There are so many different Android products out there built for different purposes and at different price points for people who want some features and don't want to have to pay for ones they won't use. Same goes for Windows. Windows offers a diversity of variations to meet different purposes, especially in the business world, while remaining cost effective. It should also be noted that iOS 9 was a disaster and Apple had to resort to a modified Unix operating system to attain some level of reliability. Again, Apple is good. They offer products that are decent and work well together. But they abhor the idea of competition and will make sure that you stick with them by making their products proprietary and suing competition for ideas they themselves stole. Even if there was clear and diffinitive proof that their products were the be all end all, I still wouldn't buy from them because of their disgraceful business ethics/practices.

I'm a Apple hater. I do not use a single Apple product (including iTunes), and likely never will. The iPhone 5 is simply playing catch-up. The screen is a bit bigger, but by no means large (nor is it the best resolution among competitors). Faster processor was expected and is now on par with competitors. They now use another proprietary charging cable, rendering all the old ones you have useless without and adapter, which Apple has offered at the gouged price of $30 each. Still no SD slot support (seriously!?). I'm far more excited for phones like the Nokia Lumia 920. Awesome camera, smooth operating system, stock wireless charging, and plenty of room to grow. Don't get me wrong, I think Apple products are good, but more of a status symbol or a fashion accessory than serious computing tool. For the money of a MacBook, I can have a laptop built from parts which will be just as good, if not better performing than the Mac with some money still left over. Combine that with Apple's disgraceful business ethics and I see no reason to do business with them.

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Hey guys, As I delve further into the world of firearms, I am coming across a wider variety of ammunition. Had a few questions regarding corrosive ammunition: How do I identify what ammo is corrosive? Any particular brands or is it mostly surplus ammo? Is there such a thing as corrosive handgun ammunition? Is there any special way to clean a firearm after shooting corrosive ammo? Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm rather new here, but some of you may have noticed that since day one, I've had a remember 9/11 picture as my avatar. That event has become more and more important to me, and I use that avatar among other things to make sure that I never forget, regardless of the day or year. I was in 5th grade when America was attacked, and although the scale of the destruction and the tragic loss didn't occur to me until several years after, I distinctly remember I was learning about the Revolutionary War as children were being called out of my classroom slowly but steadily. I was learning about the foundation of this country and why those ideas were worth risking everything for. I also remember how for the first time in a long time, everybody, regardless of their race, creed, or political affiliation came together as a united people. We were never prouder to hold the most prestigious title on earth: Americans. 11 years later the problems we face are different. The economy is enduring hard times and the future is uncertain. I just hope that no matter what, we don't get so caught up in the election season or the politics of the day and forget how we are all still Americans. Together we can accomplish great things and overcome great obstacles. Let's ensure the freedom we enjoy gives great meaning to those who gave their lives to defend it.

I'm so sorry, except not.

I must have missed the memo. What's wrong with Mr. Booker?

It's really rather sad that this kind of situation exists in NJ. People should not have to fear for their livelihood to take part in a constitutional right. After reading everyone's responses, I have to agree that it depends on how the local PD goes about the verification and how the school receives the information. I don't know the PD or school district so I don't want to even entertain my opinions on what I think would happen or what you should do. All I will say is that both the PD and the School district would be in legal hot water should termination occur, IMHO. Granted, you would probably have to prove that the reason for termination is directly related to the application. Still, that's getting into specifics of situations that haven't even occurred and have interminable odds of occurring. I wish you the best in this situation, and it certainly wouldn't hurt to ask the PD a few questions.

I've run across these before. If I recall, these are actually stills from a video recording. Regardless, very powerful images especially with the captions.

See ya, Victor! Be safe!

It could be argued that pens/pencils are weapons from a legal perspective, I suppose. I carry a knife everyday and I'm yet to have a problem, nor do I fear I will. I'm not a lawyer so I don't want to go giving you advice on what is/isn't legal to in this-or-that situation. General life advice suggests that if you're professional, courteous, and portray yourself well, you're not going to run into a lot of problems.