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A question for those of you who know a little about pedigree dogs and dog breeding... and the "politics" contained therein. I was talking with my next door neighbor last night as she was walking the family's new male puppy (some kind of "spaniel" or something). The dog has a "sister" but was not with them that night. The sister dog is at my neighbor's mom's house nearby. The reason being, our male friend was recovering from "that special surgical procedure..." Dang.... "shut down before he could start up..." She went on to say that it was a requirement of the breeder that he be "fixed," before the breeder would grant full ownership to my neighbor. I thought that curious and unfair, until it dawned on me that this was the breeder's way of keeping the breed "pure," and ensuring that no one else but them get to breed purebreds and make money from it. Seriously? Is this how it works? If that's the case, then if I ever get the opportunity to adopt, I hope I can catch one at a shelter or pound, etc., *before* they get "fixed," and screw the breeders.... Unless, of course, they (shelters, etc.) also require the same... :mad:

Is there a concern? Otherwise, I wouldn't bother asking. If you ask, they may tell you "Yes" automatically and do it anyway, even if they weren't planning to....

They don't *have* to.... They might *choose* to, if they want to be anal about the process and are looking for reasons to "delay" or "deny." Also, they might do so if there are new people that are administering the "process" for the local PD (i.e. new investigator, CLEO, etc.). To me, it would not make much sense to send the same letters out to the same people, over and over again, especially if it hasn't been that long since they were 1st (or most recently) sent.

I had been going for my Winchester quals, so basically AP-2 paper targets at 15ft, or AP-1 at 30ft..

I believe the "radio quiet" zone thing was featured on 60 minutes or some such thing... They profiled "the enforcer..." the guy who went round detecting cell phone signals, etc., in the "quiet zone" and confronting the cell owners, if he could...

I guess they prefer that "ocean view" thing and done the risk/benefit calculations. I'd hate to see their insurance premiums, though. I'm with you. I would not think the benefits of living permanently with that view outweigh the risks. I can go visit it whenever I want to see it. I'd rather be in a much safer, "elevated" area (i.e. not in a flood plane....)

Looks like my county is right down the middle. But... yeah, like most, I thought this was about "crime" and not "natural disasters." Oddly enough, the county in which I reside while in FL (and where I hope to reside permanently someday) is a lot safer than mine here in NJ??? I would have though more of a danger of Hurricanes, Tornadoes, etc. in that part of FL, but...

3 of my grandparents came from right near by in Georgia (Augusta, La Grange, and St. Marys - the second oldest incorporated city in the US, next to St. Augustine Fl). The 4th was from Greensboro NC. I still have an aunt/uncle that live in St. Marys. Obviously, a lot has changed what with the base being there (part of the land was once owned by my family). But I remember as a child when it wasn't there. All my family there were educated (my aunt is a retired college prof, PhD and all). Very much stressed in my family. But I do recall rifles being in the old "cedar room." I would suspect my aunt is a tad on the anti side because of all the violence seen today, but she seems to be at peace with my "hobby enthusiasm" as well as my teaching my niece and nephew.

It says, "good until 11:59pm EDT 09/02" So we appear to have a bit of time. Cabelas Labor Day Free Shipping - Terms and Conditions

I had always wondered what Joe's angle was in all of this, and why he kept treating Stephanie and Kris like "employees/underlings" and not "co-owners." and wanting to move the business in "his" direction. They played him as a bit greedy/power hungry.

Ah, thanks. My sister is NJARNG, but is due to retire in Jan. 2015. But I'm not sure it's the same thing. She is an O-6. She had to wait 3 years after the O-6 to get full benefits upon retirement. Well deserved though. She was called to active duty in 2004 and served 1 year at (then) FOB Speicher, near Tikrit. In the case of this TV episode, the POI was, ultimately, accused of Grand Theft of over $1M in pay/disbursement cash (while on active duty), along with framing the disbursement officer for that crime, and being involved in his subsequent murder. She was further accused of murdering a 3rd party involved in the previous two crimes (either she or that 3rd party murdered the disbursing officer), but that crime (murder of the 3rd party) occurred in Mexico, and after both parties had been discharged. NCIS initially investigated and suspected the disbursing officer of the theft (posthumously). In the end, the investigation resulted in his name being cleared and survivor benefits restored to his daughter (the widow had since remarried). The NCIS episode is called "The Curse" from Season 1... Here are some clips from it, including where they expose the POI as the suspect, after they "persuade" her to "come downtown" for questioning.

Understood... Thanks... . In the TV scenario I brought up, it wasn't the attys, but law enforcement (NCIS). And in that scenario, the POI was the prime suspect in the crime. They knew they couldn't "arrest" her or force her to "go downtown..." given the evidence they had. She had to be "persuaded" to "come downtown" where they'd try to get her to "confess." The standard negotiation techniques were not working... NCIS tried to convince her that one of her other associates was the suspect, and they needed her to "verify some things..." She refused to come to HQ to "cooperate with the investigation." So the Sp.Agent used the threat of recalling her to active duty in an attempt to get her to "come in" voluntarily. The problem being, it seemed like it had been far more than eight years. She was discharged at the rank of PO2. So, I'd figure at least 3-4 years active, and the rest IRR. One last question... if you decide to "re-enlist," does the 8 year clock reset to another 8 years at whatever combination of "active vs. IRR?"

It would appear that Amazon Instant Video has, as of this evening, pulled all of it's "Sons of Guns" content from its streaming library. The stated reason is "contractual agreement with the content provider." Read: it was cancelled by the Discovery Channel, so we can't show it anymore.

What? No "striker fired" inventory???? :D

Evidence gets old/stale, witnesses forget things (or die off), etc. etc. etc. It would seem, however, that the most serious (violent) crimes have no SOL in Louisiana, or can be suspended if the case of a "fleeing felon, etc."...

Well, Mr. Hayden is, supposedly, 49. That would make Stephanie well under 48. Therefore, according to that site, the limitation for any charges where she might have been the victim has not yet expired. Hayden could still face those charges.

Looks like 30 years from the day the victim turns 18, for most crimes involving children under 17, according to this - Louisiana Statue of Limitations Although Rape has no Statute of Limitations, it seems. If Stephanie was a victim and is under 48, then it hasn't yet expired for her.

I started at age 10 with .22 bolt action single shot rifles in prone. It was a summer day camp that had an NRA instructor. I agree... depends on the kid and maturity level.

I see that there are a good number of options available for RSO and RO training (IDPA, USPSA, etc.). However, other than the NRA, are there other options for "weapons instructor" training (I.e. if you want to teach weapons training to other students)? I'm not saying I wouldn't want the NRA curriculum. I'm just saying they are the only one's I've seen with "Instructor Trainer" training... Just looking for something with which to compare...

Unfortunately, Kris' post got deleted from FB, but the text was captured and is out there on some other sites, There is also that little FB blurb between the aunt and Stephanie. Not good at all....

As do I.

Sorry... My bad... Your reply was directly below mine without any quote. I also agree, BTW. No good would come from it.

Yeah, if those FB iPhone posts are from the correct "Stephanie Ford," (and I see no reason why they wouldn't be), then Mr. Hayden is TOAST!. Stick the proverbial fork in him!

They exploit the naivete of their victims (and/or adults/enablers that would be too embarrassed/fearful for others to know). People with very weak "BS meters" and easily "controllable." Pedos are not stupid. They won't target people they suspect would call their BS. They're usually very charismatic as well, and can charm the pants off of anyone. That's why children are such easy targets for "control" Very gullible and very week BS meters. And that's what makes crimes against child victims so much more horrific. If Mr. Hayden did this, then God help him when he meets "Bubba" at Angola.

PM to whom? And I'd beg to differ about the "dragging." Look at who produced/broadcast it. The range owner himself may be a good guy (as may be his message), but I'm sure the MSM is trying to spin him as a bad guy (i.e. "Look at how these gun nuts try and justify letting children play with these things... RIDICULOUS! " )... I think this is the MSM trying to stir the pot even more and get the anti's in a frenzy.