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Today I was promoted to Sergeant Major in the Army. My wife was the one to pin/patch me. If it wasn't for her and all the Soldiers that have worked with me current and in the past I would have never made it. I'm sitting in my office with a huge smile on my face. Don't worry I know the Commander will come wipe it off my face in a minute. LOL

Christie is looking after his state. That's what the people elected him to do. Anything else is bs.

[quote name='TrickyNicky' timestamp='1351902491' post='838043'] WTF was that? I'm confused, are you alright? [/quote] No he's dead. Proves the "inter" part of internet extends very far indeed - OS

I am amazed with some of the responses here. I know it is naive to hope that gun owners want to raise the next generation to be responsible, yet I see many responses that state how they prefer to sit and reason with a child that has not sense of reason or logic at that age. I have to ask, do you folks even have children? If you do, are you raising them, or do you drop them off at the baby sitter, grandparents, daycare all day? To the OP, if it were me, I would keep my nose out of it. I would find a way to support myself, and my girlfriend, I would move out of my grandparent's house and then avoid contact with my white trash family. If that sounds harsh to anyone, let me explain a few things... I am the oldest of six. I was beaten on a daily basis until I was 17 and I finally swung back. I have been on my own since that day. I have slept in gutters. I am currently a parent of a well behaved child that scores well on tests, socializes well and is considered a model student. I have cut all ties with my family. I have three sisters. None of them have custody their children. One is a drunk, one is a meth head and the other eats pills like M&Ms. I have two brothers. Neither of them have custody of their children. One is a homeless drug addict and the other one slings a hammer long enough to get money for his next high. I am the only sibling of the six to have a healthy home. I couldn't do that if I spent all my time worrying about how they live their lives. I have a good job. In this economy, it might even be considered a great job. I have a good wife. And as I mentioned I have a great daughter. And believe it or not, when she misbehaves, she gets spanked. Or as we call it in our home, 'Whupped.' I understand that might be a foreign concept to some folks here, but I have a feeling that there are more than a few like minded folks here. After all, this site isn't about growing alfalfa sprouts and driving a Prius, nor is it about how best to get a government check while watching Springer all day.

[quote name='personDJ' timestamp='1351876007' post='837827'] I fell sorry for folks that think they are doing good by employing violence. What do you think you are teaching by hitting another human. Never hit children. Never hit anyone unless it's for self defence. [/quote] There is a strong difference between disciplining your child and "employing violence". And yeah yeah... violence has never solved anything. Except slavery, fascism, Nazism, Communism...

I think he may have broken something... May want to get that checked out.

[quote name='Erik88' timestamp='1351908060' post='838099'] Mav, hate to say it but Americans were stupid enough to elect him once I have no doubts they will do it again.[/quote] We have the Bush administration to thank for that. They could have pulled Hitler from the grave, stamped "Democrat" on his forehead, and he would have beat any Republican candidate. There was no wa in hell this country was going to vote for a Republican after the **** Bush got us into.

You're going to hate this post when that buzz wears off.

I have zero sympathy for them. Call me cold I guess

Someone please remind why I am supposed to give a crap? Let them act that way, and leave them to their own devices.

Unless there's more to it than you've posted, I'd suggest you keep quiet and let her be a good parent. Discipline is a part of that.

"You don't want to go there," Thompson implored. "This will end badly. I can break a tooth with this .380"

Guys: Just thinking about the possibility of having a legal seminar to discuss the following: 1. General self-defense legal issues; 2. Aftermath issues; 3. Evidence and jury issues; 4. Hiring an attorney; 5. Hiring experts; and 6. Potential civil suits. Might add another topic or two if people really want to hear information on another topic. This would be held in Franklin (most likely), but would be a free event. I also promise not to make it an infomercial. Really just gearing this toward expanding knowledge of TGO members. If you have any interest, please let me know. Probably would do this on a Saturday (or possibly a Sunday afternoon). If there's sufficient interest, might do it a couple of times.

Muzzleloader starts tomorrow. Good luck everyone and be safe!

In terms of coloration, which whitetails are the rarest of all? Most hunters would claim that distinction belongs to albinos, which lack any pigment in their skin or hair. But as unusual as it is to see a whitetail that’s far too light in color, it’s even less common to see one that’s far too dark. On the continent as a whole, “melanistic” or “melanic” deer – so named because their bodies produce far too much of the hair, skin and retina pigment known as melanin – are definitely the rarest of the rare. While millions of whitetails have been harvested across the continent in modern times, only a token number of cases of melanism have been [u]documented[/u]. In fact, it’s safe to say that most whitetail hunters have never even heard of melanistic deer, much less seen one. For that matter, only a few research biologists ever have observed one in the flesh. Among those who have are Dr. John T. Baccus and John C. Posey of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. Their school’s location between San Antonio and Austin gives them handy access to melanistic whitetails for research, for as it turns out, most of the world’s supply of these animals lives within an hour’s drive of the campus. The eastern edge of Texas’ Edwards Plateau region and adjacent areas of the Blackland Prairie region are the epicenter of the world’s population of melanistic whitetails, for reasons not well understood even by the two researchers. In going over the scientific literature, Baccus and Posey have been unable to find any record of melanistic deer being documented anywhere prior to 1929. [img]http://www.realtree.com/img/2/medium/melanistic_Michigan.jpg[/img] Melanism has been shown to occur in a variety of animals, including mammals such as squirrels, many felines and canids, and coral snakes.

[quote name='mikegideon' timestamp='1351911764' post='838146'] Of course he's dead. That was the whole point of the story. I'm gonna miss him too. I hope he left that 1911 to me [/quote] It's like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense". The wife is inside the house grieving and he's outside jacking around and talking to himself. I like this thread.

Romney has to win. I'm too damn old for a civil war

[quote name='CCI' timestamp='1351903335' post='838050'] Why would any one spank or hit a two year old child? Two years old!!! I shocked at the responses I'm reading, that's it's OK to spank a child of that age! That is abuse, cut and dried! [/quote] Haha, half the time they're in a diaper and a swat on the hind end gets their attention pretty quickly and doesn't hurt them. Especially since their verbal skills and reasoning aren't quite there yet. At 2 it's about focus. Instant correction or afirmation is needed at 2, not discussion. BTW - spanking is NOT hitting.

[quote name='TripleDigitRide' timestamp='1351903190' post='838049'] That we have better options next time around. [/quote] x2. But God forbid we vote for the 3rd party candidate. We get crucified on TGO.

[quote name='TripleDigitRide' timestamp='1351903190' post='838049'] That we have better options next time around. [/quote] I first voted in 1988. The choices have not gotten any better.

meh

[quote name='personDJ' timestamp='1351899900' post='838017']You may come up with several reasons to hit children but the simple fact is children grow to be adults. when you hit children you are teaching an adult it is OK to hit others. Hitting children is against the law in this country as far as I know. If I am wrong then it should be.[/quote] Haha, okay.

[quote name='personDJ' timestamp='1351899900' post='838017'] You may come up with several reasons to hit children but the simple fact is children grow to be adults. when you hit children you are teaching an adult it is OK to hit others. Hitting children is against the law in this country as far as I know. If I am wrong then it should be. [/quote] Weird, I was spanked growing up, as was everyone else I knew - none of us hit people as adults. [i]"There'll be blood in the streets!"[/i]

i like to restore chevys and old coke machines. this is my 55 i finished acouple of years ago. [img]http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/coke_012.jpg[/img]

I go back to my previous statement about firearms being a subjective item. [i]Should I buy a Glock 19[/i]?[i] [/i]has turned into another thread with suggestions for multiple other firearms.

[quote name='Jesse' timestamp='1351878794' post='837869']Me and my wife have always believed spanking is the lazy way out of parenting. Its a lot of work to teach a kid from right and wrong without hitting but once you do its drilled into their memory for life. Hitting teaches them its short term punishment. And could make them hit other kids out of anger also. I wouldnt want my child to ever have fear that i would hit them if they messed up. Im all for talking to them and figuring out why they did what they did. And timeouts also work great if you stick to it.[/quote] All kids are different. While I agree that spanking shouldn't be the "go to" it should certainly not be discounted altogether as "lazy". My wife has been against spanking long before we ever had children. She exhausted every means on our oldest until recently adding spanking to her kit bag. She is anything but a lazy parent. She has only spanked him a few times. Timeouts are working again because he knows that it can go to the next level. He will probably only be spanked a few more times in his childhood, but it won't be out of laziness. Making broad generalizations about parenting techniques is lazy philosophy.

Except that if you ask the Alabama utility companies, apparently this story is bogus. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57544237/ala-utilities-our-crews-not-turned-away-from-n.j/ [i]Alabama power companies are denying a local TV station's report that linemen who had traveled to New Jersey from Alabama (a right to work state) to help restore power to those hit hard by Superstorm Sandy were told they could not work there because they were non-union.[/i] More details at the link.

This story is just the beginning. If the truth hurts, bury it under bullsh!t. There will be a dozen conflicting stories and excuses, all designed to obfuscate the facts. There was an AC-130 Spectre and a drone overhead. There were combat air forces an hour out. There was a CIA station in town. There was ample prior warning, and several requests for security from the Benghazi mission. Obama was notified at the beginning of the attack, and he went to bed - needed to be well rested for the Vegas fundraiser the next morning. Doherty and Woods held out for what, 8 hours? More than enough time for an effective response. I'm betting the only confusion was caused by intermediate level commanders ordering rescues and then getting slapped down by NCA.

Raising kids and disciplining is not an exact science. I've got four kids and my oldest daughter I can speak to sternly and she falls to pieces. My oldest son I can spank all day (metaphorically) before it gets through to him. Each instance is different and each kid is different. It ain't easy being a parent and discipline won't be perfect. Avoid responding in anger (easy said) and always have a moment of redemption afterwords. As I told my son I'd rather he hurt temporarily by my hands of guidance than permanently by a world who doesn't care. That being said each situation is different. Getting advice here on your situation is not something any of us here can give you clarity on. I can say to be very careful in both directions. DO NOT let the child be abused, however, when DCS gets involved it can often be worse. I've seen it both ways. Wisdom and good judgment are necessary - NOT emotions.

Not to mention the non union help would run circles around the union workers. They don't want to be shown up on their home turf... LOL Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I'm coming around to this same school of thought.

Congratulations Sergeant Major! I hope you always have commanders who allow you to save them from themselves.

AR7 type rifle chambered in 7.62x39 that stores one mag in the stock

My G19 is my go to gun. I had a SR9C and I liked it. To rack the slide was difficult for others in my family. It had one of the stoutest springs I have ever seen so it had to go.

Kinda makes me want to do business there if they're that gun friendly.

I have no idea what you're talking about concerning these "guns" being hoarded.

If you are interested in pocket carry, Alabama Holster makes a nice looking one for $25. I saw Hickok 45 using one and think I may order one. http://www.alabamaholster.com/

Hate to see something like that. To my untrained eye, it at least looks like a clean break. Good luck and keep us informed.

It's not possible to hoard guns with one safe, even if the safe is full, and you have one or two under the bed.

If you are able to count them, you are still all right. Why does anyone know how many guns you have?

Easy. If you have to add on to your house, you're hoarding.

Initial thoughts on aftermath would be to call the police immediately, provide any assistance, protect the area (guns sometimes come up missing and shell casings can be disturbed), and seek assistance (family / legal). Once the police arrive (your gun is holstered) and after you've identified yourself, the perp and any witnesses, I understand that it's best to state that your life was in danger and that you intend to file charges. Since the investigating police officer will have much influence on the investigation outcome, it's also good to say that you will cooperate within 24 hours in the presence of your attorney. At that point, offer no further details since anything you say can be used against you. You should ask to be taken to a hospital. You could be sick (due to adrenaline rush) and this removes you from the gunfight scene and allows both family / attorney to communicate (and meet) with you prior to any further police interaction. Blood work is also advantageous since it provides a record that you're not impaired. I also understand that your handgun will be confiscated as evidence (although it will be returned after a lengthy period), and it's best to have a back-up primary gun that you can use while any investigation is on-going. This helps if the perp has any friends intent on retaliation. From a court perspective, there's others who can better comment (I'm no lawyer). Legally, it would all depend on the circumstances regarding court time and expenses. I think the best that you could hope for (other than being alive) is that you're not prosecuted criminally and any civil suit is dismissed early on. Bottom line, it's imperative that you act / communicate as a law abiding citizen who has survived a very serious ordeal. Mike

I think you have a problem. You can let me help by giving me say three and half your ammo stockpile. It's for the best. Really.

Obama is a lot of things and most of them are worthy of criticism. But I just do not see him trying a military takeover of the country. I can see him pulling a "gore" with the election recounts or whining about a loss, because, like gore, he is the chosen one in his own mind and cannot even imagine losing. Honestly, though, I think obama has more class than gore. I think he will stand down and become another clinton --- always sticking his 2 cents in for the media. He may become a leader of liberals, or possibly the black community like sharpton etc, and keep a pot stirring with such a position. This being obama, I could see him starting a TV show.

they have the crossbreed for the XDS @ D&T Arms. wish I had a XDS to put one in but......

And we all know what dental work costs these days!!!

Reinventing the Springfield M6 with me in a ultralight, more useful form factor.

I am waiting for the heads to talk like in Futurama...lol

Miss Gray.. she is 18 years old...

they are fun pistols, just remembering the thousands of rounds I ate at that age and translating that to 25 Its a great caliber and a lot of fun, he will surely love it.