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I didn't get past this BS. Completely false. Liars. The crisis in this country, and in New Jersey, is complex and calls for policies that are multifaceted. Currently, a federal law, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCCA), prevents states from being able to sue the gun industry for irresponsible behavior that facilitates gun violence. It provides immunity to the firearms industry that is unlike the protections provided to any other industry.

Opening the door for vaccine lawsuits?

Really? When did that start? Not that the annual membership is expensive or anything...

Yeah, the problem is that even gas at Taco Bell isn't this cheap anymore!

I put a quarter tank in my truck yesterday and filled up 3 5 gallon cans... first time I ever hit the $ fill limit of $100. Crimony...

I still haven't found a better prism than the Leupold Prismatic, which, sadly, is not longer made. They suck on battery life but the glass is really, really good. No distortion like I've in the Swampfox and Vortex stuff.

I looked for it a year ago and couldn't find anything either. You would think that a) the rules have to be posted somewhere, and b) the list of test providers would also have to be listed somewhere.

This is what we did when we moved to Charleston. Got to know the area first so we weren't stuck buying somewhere we didn't want to be, and we were able to pounce when we were ready to buy. Thanks. I forgot to mention, I actually inquired with a realtor down there about both renting and buying a lot to have something built and the answer was the same for both: tons of other people are already trying to do this exact thing and the demand for both is just as high as for homes for purchase (along with low supply). Rentals are around $2k/month. This is exactly what I was wondering. I can wait but my SO doesn't really want to...

Thanks, @Displaced Texan. We own outright now so all we are paying are (high) property taxes. Kid #1 attends school down there and has expressed a desire to live there after undergrad and grad school but NC ranks dead last in her intended career for salary, and as a result that desire may change, and I sure as heck don't want to move twice if I can avoid it (nor do I want to weigh her decision about where to ultimately setup shop).

I am wondering what folks think about this. As previously mentioned my family was considering a relocation to NC and may now have opportunity to execute. I did some research and am not sure how comfortable I am with it in the present market. First, NC is a "buyer beware" real estate state and part of that is that there is a fee due at offer acceptance called Due Diligence (passed into law back in 2011 from what I read), which is supposedly to compensate the seller because the house has to come off the market for inspections, and also protect them against buyers walking away from the deal. The problem is that with rare exception can you get that money back should you find something seriously wrong with the house. In the triangle area the MINIMUM you have to offer is $25k now and upward to $50k (was $5k-$10k pre-COVID). People are apparently buying houses like this sight unseen, which is nuts IMHO. Second, is appraisal risk. Due to bidding wars prices can easily escape the appraised values which means more cash at signing. And you won't know until after you've already paid the DD fee above. Third, prices in the triangle are up over >=75% in the last two years from what I can tell. Where I am currently here in the PRNJ it's probably more like 25%. Given the aroma of 2008 I am not sure I want to buy now and end up being late to the game and then taking a big equity hit when (not if) things correct. My feeling is that the correction will be more down there and therefore it's better to wait. Fourth, mortgage rates are going crazy, more hikes are on the way, and the economy may go (further) in the toilet. While I don't expect rates to drop any time soon, in a couple years we will be in an even better place financially so rates are less of a concern overall. Fifth, given the limited supply of houses and how quickly things go pending, actually getting down there to see things and put in an offer will be challenging to say the least. There are some other complicating factors but from an actual purchase perspective, these are the main ones.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I forgot to mention I have been to the Smithsonian in DC, which was very good too. Will definitely make in a point to check out the local suggestions. Attached a couple of pics. The guy standing in the B-58 picture was a nav I believe. Chuck Jones was his name I think. IMG_2446.HEICIMG_2415.HEICIMG_2369.HEIC

Interesting. Will that be before the end of the year?

Anyone ever been? Last weekend I took my father there for his birthday (belated). I had been there back in the early 80s when the XB-70 was still parked outside. If you are into this sort of thing it's definitely a must-see. Happy to post a few pictures if anyone would like! Any other good plane museums? I've been to the Midway in San Diego and the Boeing place in Seattle. Also both very cool. I've heard there's some good stuff in AZ too.

From what I read, Apple is working on some changes to help protect against this in an upcoming iOS release. It will be interesting to see if it actually happens and what they come up with. A high-profile stalking/murder case involving one of these things would be absolutely horrible for their PR...

I like Brave, which also has a search function: search.brave.com.

FYI, if you aren't aware people are using Apple Air Tags to stalk people. More useful info at link. https://appletoolbox.com/airtag-stalking-everything-you-need-to-know/

Thanks! Chrome is my browser of last resort but good to know. Updating now

Wowzers. That'd be great!

Great, but too little, too late for me.

At couple of shows back I had a chance to check out the SLx. I liked it but my astigmatism didn't. So for the moment I have iron sights.

Welcome! Why so verbose?

The AG seriously threatened out-of-state retailers??? What in the actual eff? Guess ima have to order a thousand bags. They will go nicely with my giant plastic straw collection. Anyone know of places that handle custom imagery on the bag? I'd surely pay extra for an "FPM" on on it with the Buckster's mug below it. Editorial comment: I fail to see how making life more and more miserable for more and more people is somehow "progress". Like rolling blackouts. Banning plastic bags (and straws) and not letting retailers offer paper. Trying to get natural gas stoves banned. Grrrrrr.

Wondering generally what people think about buying used firearms? I found a VGC 617 on GB but there wouldn't be a warranty. Am I over-thinking this (like I do with most everything)? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/929229293

I do (about to be did) raised bed too. Initially I bought a bunch of topsoil and mixed in some peat moss and manure. At the beginning of every season I would add back a little of each. This year I am disassembling the garden to fill in the hole I made for the Intex pool. Also, once everything was planted I covered the bed with plain cedar mulch to help keep the weeds from going ape. Seemed to work pretty well overall.

Anyone have or shot a Taurus 617? I am thinking about a J frame wheel gun. 357 mag not required but if it can be had from a decent price then extra bonus. I like the 617 because it holds 7 rounds unlike the S&Ws, which are all 5 I believe. Side note: the 617 is almost impossible to find so any purchase leads would be appreciated.