Combat Auto

^^^^^???? maybe, i missed it, with all the posts..is there any evidence that vets as cops (statistically) exhibit the issue you state (don't care about a few one-offs, want to see a trend). I for one, if I had to be stoped, would rather have a cop w/former military do it because he will generally be more mature then a cop his same age who didn't serve in military (all things equal of course).

It is a good question...The reload thing is a big deal...There are many, many, stories of US servicemen using "the 45" (colt 1911) in combat. Among the most famous are Alven York (WW1) and John Basalone (WW2). Interesting though, from the combat stories I've read (many written by vets), they almost always mention the stopping power of the 45, and never the ability to reload quikly. I guess the stopping power is the first thing to come to mind, and the reloading more of an afterthought.

Anyone have one (natural gas or propoane) for power outages? Any good?

how do they define rapid acceleration - where your tires spinning? i assume you were under the speed limit.

they may think you have a pistol in your hand when you call...that has happened too.

Can't we all just get along??? I think the Trooper was right on checking these guys out - didn't you see "Heat" ;-)... I think the Local-Yolkal cops were extreemly un-Pro and could have cause a shooting... The biggist Knoclehead was the second Local-Yolka who essentiall snuck-up on the Trooper fom the troopers back to "pile-on"...What a bunch of wacko's. If this is how they respect each other, think of how they respect us mere Citizens (see thread on police state)...Very sad display.

There are at least 100+ threads on buying your first 1911. Try the search tool also...Good luck.

This is a tough one...As Spritual beings it breaks hearts to see those children suffer...But Good-Grief, is USA suppose to get in btwn every fight on the plantet? Even if we want to, can we? We are broke. Another War? Two Ret-Generals on Fox were saying both sides are anti-amaercan so we should stay out of it... Another comentator said, just like WW2, we sided with Stalin (the second biggest mass-murder of all time) to defeat Hitler (the biggist mass murder of all time) and we should take this opertunity to side with the rebels to defeat the iranian-pupet-gov't in Syria. I found this comment to be insightful. Still, for now, and until things become clearer (to me anyway), or we have an integrated, cohesive, goal-driven strategy to move the ball forward against terrorism (and its faximiliies), my inclination is to stay out of it.

C'mon Man, you know there is some sarcasim in my post due to recent events with Zimerman case... Cheeze, if the AG of the US can go after Z. for a hate crime after he helped other racial groups, dated other racial groups (prom etc.), the least the AG can do is examine this utmost dispicable case for a hate crime. ---You do "get" the hypocricy - don't you? Of course we know this will never happen.

I would Like to See the Attorney General of the United States investigate this Hate Crime angle.

Precidents for Hate Crime against Senior Citizen...Guess the Police Chief dosen't use google: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/18360915/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/hate-crime-charges-filed-attacks-elderly/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1568721/Attacking-elderly-is-a-hate-crime-courts-told.html

It come across as if he is making an excuse for the SBs. He should not have framed it that way.

This article outrages me also...I promot the Police Chief from Knucklehead to Moron...He is almost saying that if attacked you have an obligation NOT to defend yourself, and that it was the 88 year olds fault in a way...What BULL CRAP!

Sure, if you do a scuba dive in the Burmuda Triangle to get the treasure - tha'd be cool. But Monmouth Beach? Obviously, Just kidding with you Buddy, whatever makes you happy :-).

This was covered on O'Riely and Hanity today in some detail.... Reportedly, the local Police Chief condescendingly said that the 88 year fought back which "made it worse". So what is he supposed to do sit there and be a "victim"...The Police Chief is a knucklehead. Evidently the knucklehead doesn’t understand the ethos of a Marine from the Greatest Generation who fought on Okinawa under the most horrid condition. Attacking a Senior Citizen with intent to kill is among the top most horrific crimes out there - deserving of the death penalty or a life-time of incarceration. Singling out this Honorable Man because he was a Senior Citizen is a Hate-Crime (but the Police Chief, Mr. Knucklehead; forgot to consider this). Well, the Marine is (metaphorically) guarding Heaven's streets now (ref: Marine Corp Hymn), and they should erect a statue of this great man for standing up to Evil as a young Marine, and even on his last day on Earth.

C'mon Man, Metel detectors, what are you 90? You might as well take up golf ;-)!...Pick something a little more exciting to go with your shooting: Motocycle, sailing, down hill racer ;-).

Not so much how "long" you know someone, it is more how "well" you know some one - there is a big difference...Also, depends what the reference is for...

Wow, that is great...Lump in my throught.

Sorry for your loss...I know she was familly...Pets are the best. Well, only consolation I can offer is that if you are Spiritual, someday you will be together again.

+10... In the backward world we live in today (esp NJ) this would probably got your poppop in trouble. I don't know how true this is but I understand today you are not even allowed to yell at a child who is a minor.

Well, sounds like you are already setting a good example. +10

I get your point, as soon as I posted it, I tried to change the title because it is too generic (couldn't figure out how to do it though). This is NOT about a generational thing. I leave that to Obama and his hypicrite-Buddies to sepearte American's by every parameter under the sun when it is in their political intrest. Of course there are tons and tons of outstanding young people in this country who understand the meaning of honor, duty, respect for others (especially sinior citizens/vets), hard work, responsibility, etc. Being a veterean myself, I have special respect for all the young men and women in the Armed Forces...That said, stories like this are very disturbing, especially comming right after the OKL. "we were board" event last week. This is about a value system, which we should expect from all peoples of our great nation. What I do believe is, in order to keep our nation great, we need a great value system, across all ages, all income levels, all ethnic backgrounds, etc ...Well, you as a young person (I take it from your post), may set a good example for your peer's.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/23/20145461-teen-charged-second-sought-in-beating-death-of-wwii-vet-88-in-spokane-wash?lite This is a good argument to give every senior citizen who wants one a carry permit (assuming they can quality of course)...As dangerous as it is for younger folks, as you become old, you are seen more and more like "prey" to the SBs out there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_crime

Here is a perfect example (if it is true) of the need to use judgement. http://findingjustice.org/down-syndrome-man-killed/