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+1000 And not only melanomas. All forms of cancer... including one that us guys don't ever like to deal with or discuss. But 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses are for males. You know what you have to do....

QUICK UPDATE: Today was "Driver License renewal" day. Everything went fine up to when I got to the picture booth, I can't believe the lady questioning why I didn't have a "full first name" listed. I tried to explain to her that the initial *was* my legal first name, and that it's been that way in their records for the last 35+ years! She stiil had to go question it with her supervisor!!! AGGGGHHHHH! Thankfully, calmer heads prevailed and she returned to the booth having not changed a thing on my records. New picture taken, DL was renewed, everything still matches my FID, and I don't have to worry about it for another 4 years. Hopefully, I'll have a "Florida" license by then... :D BTW, the new DL lists "Last name" first in larger typeface, followed by First & Middle Init. in smaller typeface below it. The only significant change that I can see since 4 years ago.

In my younger days, I'd drive 1.5hrs each way for a daily commute. In a VW Beetle, no less... I'd drive 2 hrs each way (day trip) for my favorite BBQ in Fl. :D

Thanks. I don't do wings at all, anyway. I'm more a BBQ/ribs guy... Mmmmmmm.

Sorry... BWW?

Deleted. I was going to say that Johnson & Wales had a Charleston SC campus, but that was consolidated into their Charlotte NC facility. Still.... It might be close enough

Save it to disk, then play it in an "mp3" player like Winamp or Windows Media Player

Sadly, the Carolinas aren't all that immune to the cold. At this time of year, even in Charleston, you might be talking "coat weather" (upper 40's/lower 50's.) You might escape some snow but, as this winter has proven, it's not unheard of down there. I have even been in the Gainesville area of Florida in Nov. when below freezing.

Yeah. I've been thinking further, and have some additional questions though... 1) Is there any Internet resource on the ALPR cameras and where in MD they are located? I know where all of them are on the routes I travel regularly in NJ. There are some located rather conspicuously on I-80 in Roxbury/Jefferson Twp, right to the east of a pedestrian bridge. Two poles with two cameras mounted on each poll, aimed right at the rear license plate area. I assume they capture the traffic going in the opposite direction from which they're pointed, since they would not capture (for example) PA plates (PA is a "one plate" state). Of course, knowing this may not help in re: mobile units in the patrol car itself. but... 2) If this such a huge program by the MD authorities, I'm also wondering why, we haven't had more "complaints" surface, like that of Mr. Fillipidis? One would figure there'd be a lot more people coming forward with complaints if MTAP and the others were actively pursuing all CCW holders. 3) Could the fact that it was the "Fort McHenry tunnel" and not some land or overwater route (i.e. Chesapeake Bay Bridge) be the reason why they have greater scrutiny by the MTAP? Both the Fort McHenry and the Baltimore Inner Harbor tunnels get a lot more security attention I think than any of the bridges (the tunnels being a lot more costly too replace, and perhaps much more devastating a loss in re: traffic flow).

Already covered in this thread ...

Florida for me. For the sunshine, the 2A climate, and the "cave diving." It would depend on how quickly I could re-establish my business there and find the markets that would bring the same kind of revenue. That, and how quickly I could sell my townhouse up here without losing my shirt, I'm already incorporated as a "foreign" LLC there, so that helps a little. But I still have some family ties up this way. Maybe after my nephew goes off to college in 3.5 years (my niece goes this fall), I'll start to consider it seriously. I'd so love to take advantage of the housing market down there, these days. Maybe someday.

Do these extend the grip any longer than an 8 rnd mag? If not, then I bought several of those, so I'd use them.

I find the 8rnd mags help with that, at least a little. I can get a much firmer grip on it.

This Syracuse Post Std. article would seem to bear this out, but it is the Cuomo rep. that is touting the "non loss" of jobs. Although, at the end, the Remmington rep. is quoted as saying, So, we'll see.

Welcome. I am in Independence Twp but on the Hackettstown side. I believe you'll find another gentleman on here that is also Hackettstown.

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Well, the pack I ordered just arrived, and you (and some others) were absolutely right! A lot more narrow (width) and thinner than the picture would have one believe. Less room, it seems than the Deep Outdoors messenger pack I currently have. And the straps are quite confusing... even more so than my old SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator. No wonder the "linear dimensions" aren't listed on the Amazon page. And, like you say, there aren't internal compartments for mags and ammo boxes. Still, it did fit both of my two mini-safes in the main compartment, zipped up, with a little room at the top to spare. But I wonder if I could pack anything else in it. I'm sure I'll either find a use for it (or sell it), but I think I need to look at something else. I'd love to get the GPS backpack Alex mentioned, but it's a little expensive right now. That's almost 3 trips to the range. Perhaps, after I do my taxes.

I think I'd know in a hurry if letters would have been sent to my former employer. They wanted to be able to control almost every aspect of your private life, thinking that what you do (even privately) either reflects on their reputation, or is a risk to their "intellectual property" rights (read: investment in your training, etc.). "Asset to the firm" indeed!

It can be CC'ed in *other* states. I have an M & P Shield for that purpose.

The original question I had was, "How did this particular design evolve and become the canonical standard among range users?" It's all I ever see people using on (at least) indoor ranges. Does it actually carry more than a back pack? Are the "compartments" and the ability to separate items what make it work? I would have thought that using a back pack vs. one of these would keep ones hands free in the event they are needed for something... No jokes please...

One of the advantages of owning your own business. You *are* the employer. I am so happy I'm not in "corporate life" anymore.

Someday, in my dreams Alex.... someday.... :D I'll put it on the "wish list" for now. Anyway, thanks much folks. I did go with the backpack I mentioned. Hopefully, just the "right size" for now.

I'm curious as to the design evolution of the current "range bag." I bought a range bag (Cabela's bag), but I'm finding that it's where most of my cleaning supplies are going. So I need something else. I'm thinking I don't want a "logo" range bag (i.e. one with any mfgr's logo on it), so as not to draw attention to what might be inside it. Currently, I use a Deep Outdoors "messenger type bag." It's wide enough that I can include one of my guns, still encased in its mini-safe. I've been thinking about a back pack like this one. I could carry both of my guns (still inside their mini-safes), but I notice that not many of us use a back pack/ruck sack in which to transport our guns to/from the range. Is there something inherently bad about them that owners don't like/use them? Are they "bad firearms etiquette" or something? Is there more a concern about them being "cut/ripped off" than the classic range bag? I was just wondering what makes the current range bag so "canonical" among gun owners? Thanks.

Just mentioning it...

Dern... NJ still on the "medal" plaftorm...