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I've hiked and camped in black bear country many times. I've chased them out of my campsite on several occasions and met them in the woods several times too. I've even had a bear rear up on it's hind legs and snarl at me to show me who was boss. I continued to yell and throw stones and he backed down. I'm not really that brave, I just figured if I turned and ran, he'd probably outrun me so I had better continue to bluff. The bottom line is that black bear are rarely a real threat. The make a mess of your garbage cans but other than that, keep the kids inside until it's gone and you'll be fine. However, with that said, I have always believed that whenever we reintroduce a species to an area, we should first consider why our forefathers killed them all off.

Next week, the Cabela's opens in Delaware for those of us south of the Mason Dixon Line. From the outside, it does not look as big as the one in Hamburg.

Interesting article and video about gun control in Venezuela and the results. Started in '98 with registration. Then an "amnesty" period in 2012 when you could turn them in. And of course, we know what's happening in Venezuela now. Video by Gabby Franco, Venezuelan Olympic shooter who became an American citizen. She says that the biggest mistake Venezuelans made was believing it couldn't happen there. http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2014/04/venezuela-banned-guns-lets-not-follow-their-example.php

I like it. Would probably visit just to show support except that my hair won't do the styles listed in the add. Awesome either way.

I do not own one but I have shot one. It was cartoonishly large in my hands. I couldn't reach the safety with my thumb and had to use the other hand to take the safety off. Surprisingly little recoil - probably just because the gun was so big.

I'd say yes, you should be looking. By the time the tax man seizes assets, this has been going on for a long time, it won't be fixed quickly.

Got it, thanks.

Picked up an M&P Shield in Delaware? I thought only long guns could be sold to out of state residents.

Legal. To be an "assault weapon" it needs to be semi auto (it is) and have removable magazine (it does) Once those two criteria are met, it then needs to have at least 2 of the following: flash supressor pistol grip adjustable/folding stock bayonet mount gernade launcher Since you only have 1 of the above "evil features", you're legal.

Bought mine in 1984. Still one of my favorite guns. Gave it it's annual sighting-in yesterday. Over 15,000 rounds through the gun, not one repair ever except for a front sight I broke. I just saved my target from the trash to take this photo. 50yds, 4x fixed power scope, from standing position. The rifle was supported on the siderail of my pickup but I wasn't at a bench.

I'm not convinced that gasoline gets old. I've used gasoline that was at least a couple of years old with no problems, In fact, I've run equipment that had gasoline sitting in it's tank for longer than that with no problems. Gasoline carborators will gum up if they are left with gasoline in them. The gas evaporates leaving gummy stuff. I wonder if this is where the "old gas" story started.

I'm going away this weekend just to have something to do other than think about this. I'm 7 years old and it's Christmas morning and this year, I might get coal.

This should be a satire video. Cops show up to a NRA protest and start checking signs for number of words and arrest anyone with too many words, Cops tell everyone that signs are prohibited in places of assembly and since everyone is assembled there, it's a place of assembly. Someone walks buy and gets upset at one protester's sign so the protester is arrested for disturbing the peace and terroristic threats.

I personally believe it they will not hear the case. Ruling that we all have the right to have a gun in our homes is not that controversial but there are a lot of people who believe everyone has the right to own a gun but think the idea of everyone carrying is a little scary. I suspect the SCOTUS justices are the same. I say they'll just ignore the question because they know the answer but don't really like the answer.

On Friday, the Supreme Court decides if it will hear the Drake case. If the do hear the case, this would be the first time the supreme court rules on the meaning of the right to "bear" arms and whether states can limit that right to those who have a "justifiable need" or "good cause". So, What do you think SCOTUS will do?

42 Days from NJSP NJSP - Bridgeton Barracks. Two P2Ps. Dropped off 2/25/14. Picked up today, 4/10/14. 42 Days. A year and a half ago it took 5 months, 8 months ago it took 3 months, and it's now taking less than a month and a half. Since there was a court case that said the 30 day statutory clock started after the required background checks were done, NJSP might actually be in complinace with the law now.

This was my mom's carry gun when my parents owned a store in the late 70's or and early 80's. They have a bad reputation for not feeding well but I have shot hundreds of rounds through it and never had a problem. A little heavy for a carry gun by today standard's though.

I've been at the Christian location before and they had guns. I'm guessing Cabelas has something to do with it.

It doesn't matter if Christie vetoes it. They don't really want this bill. They don't believe in gun control any more than they believe in anything they write bills about. They only want votes. They would gladly write laws mandating that someone rape their grandmother if it got them votes. As long as democrats vote for people based on how tough they are on gun control, our legislature will continue to write anti-gun laws. But do not be fooled into thinking they believe in gun control. They believe in nothing.

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No. I'm already a felon every time I transport outside of the exemptions so I can shoot on my buddy's farm. I don't want more crimes they can charge me with. Hypothetically, of course.

Front site is easy to get - I broke mine once. The bolt should slide smoothly. I suspect some more dirt or you might find a rough spot if you run your fingers inside the receiver. I bought mine in 85. It's a little heavier than the ones made today. Curious how yours compares.

But in IL, it was a federal circuit court. Does SCOTUS get involved after a ruling. If a state just refuses to follow the ruling, or makes rules to circumvent the intent of the ruling, what happens?

I've been watching the price of 5.54x39 since the announcement. It went up a couple of cents initially but, surprising to me, has not risen since.

If NJ becomes shall issue: Places off limits will be:schools, courthouses, banks, government buildings, any place of assembly, churches, places that serve alcohol, any place with a "no guns" sign. It will be a felony to carry on any of these places - including within 1000' of school property. Drive on a highway where a school owns a piece of property and that will be a felony. The applicaiton will cost several hundred dollars, will need to be renewed annually, and you will need to shoot a specific score on a qualifying course fo fire. Carrying on the person will become legal but vehicle transport will still require locked in the trunk and unloaded. Possessing a carry permit will be ruled by the NJ courts to be probably cause for a search. NJ might get carry but it's not going to go easily.