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This is my coat

Mine is a motorcycle jacket but the main intent is for waterproofing. I will say that the fabric is very waterproof and much more quiet compared to a nylon shell jacket. With that, it makes for a great field hunting jacket.

Got me! Bathe.... I bathe regularly. Good advice. I would shower but the water just rolls right off the waxed jacket.

They are stupid expensive, but I got it on a once-in-a-lifetime sale. The inside doesn't get funky because I always wear it over long sleeve shirts and I bath regularly.

I have a Barbour waxed canvas jacket. I don't wash it.

Wow, this guy gets everyone wyrled up! You left out the part where you allege any cause of action, though your sensibility is duly noted. And +1 for those calling you out on not reporting your imaginary friend who improperly attained a FL CCW.

Jury nullification, if you could do it. However, putting a CO in jail just may wake up a tiny part of the population.

I can see the headline now... NJ DEMS BLOCK BILL REQUIRING GUN SAFETY TRAINING! At the least, we should all call and thank the Repub legislators for moving this

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2955_I1.HTM I understand this is currently in front of NJ Senator Linda Greenstein and that it would be up to her to allow this to have a hearing. Call her office at 609.395.9911 and politely request that it gets its fair chance! The safety training requirements are a clear benefit to public safety and all the current CCW holders, how could they say no!

I understood that 100LL is already on schedule to be regulated out of existence in a few years: http://www.aopa.org/Advocacy/Regulatory-,-a-,-Certification-Policy/100LL-avgas-replacement?CMP=HPS.ADV4U

Let me help beat this horse a bit... My 2008 Jeep Wrangler fits a Sears DieHard Platinum. In short, it's an Oddesey but at a cheaper price. This is an AGM and I will always put these in my cars from now on. I used to replace motorcycle batteries every 2 years until I finally got an AGM. Since then, I've been able to get 7 years out of a motorcycle battery. The technology is superior and worth it, IMHO.

I have the shorter 36" Plano container, super sturdy. It JUST fits a M&P15 Sport with a 16" carbine length barrel, so this would be a better choice if you're lugging an 18" or 20" barrel. The "pick-n-pluck" foam does the job but a custom cut foam would be a good upgrade.

Not bad! I've relied on Amex for similar stuff in the past. The big companies do have solid service when it comes to consumer issues.

Bingo! I picked up an Ithaca 37 for $350 and added a $30 slip on butt pad. I'm honestly awful with it but have plenty of dollars to left in my budget to spend on practice ammo.

This is interesting because the hotel room you are renting is considered your residence (I forget exactly how it's worded). Perhaps this is only enforceable if you are entering the hotel but not staying there?

If this is true, Rubio should be memorizing this instead. Maybe Christie would be rambling instead. Pulitzer material right here!

Best post in this thread!!

Right, duh! I didn't have my thinking cap on when I commented. This allows more people to carry, but still bolsters the second class citizenry. Fun fact: I thought about being a Special once but completely walked because of this exclusion.

They have to go the academy and often carry on duty. What's the beef here?

On the other hand, let me share anyway! The letter was addressed to his staffer. I am certainly not a lawyer, so read at your own risk: ******************************* Dear Erica, As per our conversation on 2/25/14, I would like to bring a matter of highway safety and consumer protection to the attention of Congressman Sires regarding the Jeep Wrangler (2 door) and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door) from model years 2007, 2009, 2009, and 2010 manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC. The issue I wish to share is regarding the front suspension and steering of these vehicles. These model year Jeeps are known to become suddenly unstable while at highway speeds due to what is commonly call a Speed Wobble (Reference #1), also known as a “Death Wobble”. When this occurs, the front wheels and the steering wheel shake violently until the vehicle is slowed well below approximately 35 miles per hour. Until this violent shaking is stopped, it is extremely difficult to hold the steering wheel as it shakes back and forth up to 10 times per second. I recently experienced this sudden and dangerous “death wobble” situation firsthand. I own a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It is important to state that I have owned my vehicle since it was new, and I have always taken it to a Chrysler dealer to perform recommended service and mechanical inspections. Additionally, my Jeep has only 48,000 miles and has not been modified, involved in any accident, nor used for anything other than normal road use. This past January, my vehicle suddenly and without any warning began to violently shake while driving at 65 mph on a highway. I immediately reacted by reducing my vehicle’s speed but was only able to stop the shaking after I slowed my vehicle below 35 MPH. After explaining my experience with this “death wobble” issue to the Jeep dealer service department, I was extremely surprised and concerned that the dealer was not properly informed of this problem. Relying on my (i) personal experience spanning 13 years with vehicle suspension modifications, (ii) college education in physics, and (iii) professional experience in heavy machinery failure diagnostic processes, I took it upon myself to research what could be the root cause of such an issue. (I share my qualifications only to highlight that the average consumer may not have knowledge of or practice with relevant resources to study and understand the mechanical issues at hand, forcing most consumers to be reliant on the dealers’ service capabilities.) From this research, I was most disappointed to learn that a common source of this Speed Wobble can be traced to Chrysler designing the steering components using a 14mm bolt through a 15.5mm hole in a key component of steering stability. While such a design can be perfectly acceptable if regularly inspected for appropriate torque setting, Chrysler fails to provide any recommended inspection interval or procedure to ensure that these or any steering component bolts are properly tightened. In spite of sharing this additional knowledge with my dealer service department, they were unequipped to properly diagnose the issue. Not realizing the depth of this whole matter at the time and relying on their assurance, I allowed the dealer to perform the service they recommended. I was further concerned when I experience this same problem very shortly after, confirming that the Jeep dealer did not successfully correct this dangerous situation. Through further research, I have come to learn that Congresswoman Ashoo and Congressman Waxman of California have jointly addressed this issue to the NHTSA (Reference #2.) and Chrysler (Reference #3.). I have discovered that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reviewed this matter and determined that such an event does not pose a hazard because they believe that it does not result in a loss of control. Having experienced this situation myself, I must respectfully disagree with the opinion of the NHTSA on the grounds that needing to suddenly slow a vehicle to below 35 mph while on a 65 mph roadway is a hazard in itself. Furthermore, it stands to reason that not all drivers who experience this Speed Wobble will have the adequate presence of mind to be able to safely operate a vehicle while the steering wheel is violently shaking. The only clear advantage that I was able to learn through my research for a smaller bolt being inserted into a larger hole is for expediency on a factory assembly line. While this ease for manufacturing may not be the reason for this design, such a simple oversight which contributes to this dangerous “death wobble” condition is an unacceptable allowance. In acknowledgement of this design weakness, many aftermarket companies offer simple kits to replace the applicable bolts for the Jeep steering system, ranging from $40 to $80. Additionally, Chrysler has redesigned the key component mentioned above to have a matching 14mm hole with the 14mm bolt for the 2011 and newer model years. In response to this Congressional inquiry, Chrysler has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) (Reference #4.) Unfortunately, this TSB is extremely vague and initially puts responsibility upon the consumer by assuming this issue is caused by modifications after the purchase of the vehicle. Also, the TSB does not provide for inspection intervals or recommend an upgrade to enhanced bolt design. Chrysler’s response to this matter is a clear indication that Chrysler understands that this matter needs to be resolved. It is my experience that it has failed to do so. Beyond causing a sudden and immediate safety hazard, experiencing a Speed Wobble can have permanent damaging effects to the vehicle that are beyond normal wear-and-tear. Violent shaking similar to a Speed Wobble can quickly damage the major metal steering assembly components as well as causing premature failure of common “wear items” such as bushings and joints. By failing to include the appropriate inspection procedures as part of scheduled maintenance, Chrysler has allowed these vehicles to unnecessarily suffer significant damage costing hundreds of dollars if such a Speed Wobble event should occur. From this experience, my personal concerns are threefold: (1) I have lost the confidence to allow my family members to drive this vehicle knowing such a potential hazard exists. (2) By not properly informing me of appropriate maintenance for this vehicle, Chrysler has caused my vehicle to suffer substantial damage. (3) There are over 500,000 of these vehicles on our roadways that could experience such a control issue without notice. For all these reasons, it is clear that Chrysler must take additional action to remedy this situation through stronger communication to its dealers with the possibility of a limited recall on affected vehicles. After fully reviewing this situation, I realize that my recent experiences fall exactly into the category addressed by the Congresswoman Ashoo and Congressman Waxman. The fact that I experienced this hazard nearly two years following their inquiry confirms that additional attention must be given to this matter. In addition to the apparent safety concern, I think the vehicle damage described above is a consumer protection matter that Congresswoman Ashoo and Congressman Waxman did not fully articulate in their formal public correspondence. As a resident of Hoboken, I would ask Congressman Sires to examine this issue of serious public safety. With the support of his good offices, I would hold myself ready to share additional detailed support for this matter. Respectfully, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx 201.xxx.xxxx Hoboken, NJ

That is a KNOWN issue with Jeeps from 2007 to 2010. I have a 2008 Wrangler 4 door and experienced this "death wobble" at 65mph. In short, Jeep decided that 14mm bolts through 15.5mm holes in the steering linkage would be acceptable if torqued down to a herculean 135 ft/lbs. As a result, some components eventually lose their torque hold and the whole front end eventually develops a harmonic osculation if not addressed. Two California Congressmen addressed this and the issue was still completely ignored (swept under the rug).. http://www.autosafety.org/waxmaneshoo-letter-nhtsa-administrator-david-strickland-re-jeep-death-wobble I wrote a letter to my US Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ) to follow up on this... never even got a response. Happy to share more if anyone is interested!

I use yellow wall anchors for .22 snap caps. They last quite a while and are only $2 for 100. Metal snap caps for .22 are a bit of a misnomer. They deform after you dry fire on them and eventually get stuck in the chamber. Dry firing on spend brass would have the same problem, so be cautious.

Mine started as an eBay handle, allowing me to fill up my garage with motorcycle parts. Basically, I like weekends and I cannot get enough of them. Gotta have more weekends...

I'm also a pilot and you stole the words right out of my mouth. IMHO, lumping RC planes and drones together is not such a black & white analogy. Though they pose a similar threat to manned aircraft, RC planes imply line-of-sight control requirements for sustained operation. Compare this to an RC drone which provides video imaging to the pilot/operator as the primary feedback. There is significantly greater situational awareness if you operate an RC plane that you can see. Conceptually, one could operate a drone from their basement and be much more likely to inadvertently intercept a manned aircraft's course due to the lack of big-picture visibility. I'd be equally opposed to if we were talking about "remote-control" weapons that could go into the wood and shoot without seeing to the left and right, largely because it would take the human control and judgement/perception out of the equation. But let me re-posture your analogy so you know how I believe this should be tackled: Aviation: privilege Weapon: right

I bought 6 of them @ $12 each. 1- They work great. 2- They allow my whole hand to have a grip. 3- They stay out of the way on a bench rest. Problem solved.