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  Yes, but rights apply to all of us.  Even the most undeserving person.  Even the person who abuses those rights the most.  That's why most (all?) of the people you see defending them are doing so.  Not because they agree with the behavior of the MENSA intellectuals you saw on that video, but because of the fact that those rights apply to each of us as well.   The problem with cancers, to borrow your analogy, is that there's no good way to get rid of them without universally applying a poison that affects the healthy members of the body as well.

  So if you were a cop arresting someone and you were outnumbered by the crowd yelling out "F you" "I don't care about that badge" "I'll F you up" and they were to the point of being within arms reach of you while you were wrestling with someone, that everything is hunkydory?   Those people weren't playing youtube freedom fighter, recording the cops from 15 or 20 feet away, they were interfering because the cop had to stop what they were doing and address the thugs multiple times.  I don't care who or where you are, you don't have a right to threaten a cop and then get within reaching distance of them without expecting something in return.

Well said. Another big problem I see is that groups are trying to make this a race issue; it is not. Criminals are trying to intimidate cops into not using the level of force required for fear of being arrested or losing their jobs. It won’t work and the politicians that are participating in that will be out of a job. The color of those thugs in Nashville had nothing to do with it. I have had the same thing happen many times with white people; rich white kids that think they are entitled and don’t know the law are as bad as the thugs. Most poor white kids know they will get cuffed and stuffed and they don’t get to play the race card. Who would have ever thought 20 years ago that we would be having a controversy over a cop shooting a thug that that just committed a robbery, beat the cop in the face, grabbed his weapon and caused the weapon to discharge? Is this where we are headed? I hope not, because if any of you think the cops are bad now, what do you think you will get when cops start getting arrested or fired for using force against criminals that are attacking them? The only people that will want the job will be the ones that you don’t want in there. Many citizens don’t stand for thugs attacking them or pulling guns on them; and neither will cops.

Finally got my MC Operator. This is my first real attempt at building a 1911 that is duty worthy. Added A Nighthawk one piece magwell/mainspring housing and VZ Alien grips. The magwell fits surprisingly flush. Still not sure on future modifications (suggestions welcomed) maybe a Wilson Combat Bulletproof extractor. Can't wait to shoot it. Here are the same pics from my cell that are in the Colt thread.

We usually stay at St. Simons Island on the coast of Georgia and make day trips from Savannah to St Augustine. I have been going to the island with family for 40 years. I never get tired of it.

Respect for the LEO community is down, there's no other way to say it. Both from the average joe to the now almost universally from average street thugs.   I really hate it.   These men and women are in danger of losing their lives every time they put on the uniform. The willingly put themselves in danger. Put themselves between us and every threat imaginable.   Most without comment or hesitation.   Sure, there is the occasional lose of control on an officer's part. It is regrettable, and sometimes unforgettable; both to them and the public.   Are the infallible? No. But neither are we.   Now...referring to the video.   These men and women have about the best emotional control I have ever seen. To stand and be verbally abused, insulted, and threatened and retain composure is amazing.   They dealt with a potentially explosive situation with a kind of control that I cannot imagine having.   These street thugs were agitating the situation, just hoping to get a response that they could use to cause more trouble. In fact I think they went beyond hoping and were actively trying to cause a blowup. The references to Ferguson pretty much showed that.   Foul language and behavior from the crowd and the young man already in cuffs. The female officer went above and beyond in controlling herself and trying to maintain a bit of discipline over the crowd that was obviously baiting her.   The inclusion of the word "if" did not to me alter the fact that several of the people there were threatening her.  I believe the several loud, foul mouthed ones could have been taken in on threating an officer. Maybe I'm wrong on that.   In any event, this video is a testament to those officers of the MPD specifically, and all others in general.    They earn their pay. I could not, and would not do what they do on a daily basis.   I can't do much for them except offer my thanks.

One final thought, on the Rockeye I got number 37, on the godfather I got #10 due to snoozing on the initial order time. I'm fine with anything really, but I would like to get either if those if possible, if not, whatever's clever :up: Thanks again Willis, I was talking to a friend the other day and realized I'm going to have what many would consider a respectable collection from a top maker. Now it's nothing to some of you guys sure, but 4 protech knives for the guy who hadn't spent over $50 on a knife in years... Well anyway, thanks again for putting these together, I hadn't even heard of protech when I ordered my first and I'm glad I did.

Oh no another Husky :surrender: [URL=http://s779.photobucket.com/user/richarddacat/media/CATS/c01c90e0.jpg.html][/URL]

My 7-month old granddaughter, Lilia. I - of course - picked out her outfit! http://

Instead of posting guns to sell, I spent the afternoon polishing some stainless girls that are known around here as "keepers" [emoji106] Figured I'd share the results, might want some [emoji41] "Welcome to Tennessee...the patron State of shooting stuff"

Yep. When I was in high school I was in a Civil Air Patrol squadron which was sponsored by the base Security Police, so we got to do some fun ride-alongs with them. I was riding with a K-9 guy one night when he got a call about a domestic in base housing. A huge steroid-looking dude was going crazy on the family mini-van and yelling at his wife/girlfriend/baby momma. He had stuff thrown all over the yard from the van (baby seats, bags, whatever he could find). I remember a few other officers were already on the scene when we rolled up and dude was going just as crazy as could be. As soon as the dog got out of the car and started barking, Mr. Muscles shut up, turned around, got on his knees and put his hands on his head. That one ended peacefully because of Officer TeethNFur.

Another almost ditto here. I had about 5 $40-60 Kershaws, and a SOG Tanto Aegis before. I generally used to carry my tanto Kershaw Blur, with LG101 becoming my EDC since, but I'm 99.3784167% sure that Tanto Runt and I will soon become inseparable!

Congrats! My best friend has an MC Operator and nearly convinced me to go the same route, as evidenced by my post around Christmas saying I had clearance to buy one. I honestly cannot give you any justification for *not* going with the MC Operator other than the fact that deep down I really wanted to scratch the Colt itch. You can find a thread I did on his MC Operator back a few years ago when we re-finished the slide in a matte silver color, here: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/15660-refinish-job-springfield-marine-corps-operator/ One thing I would at least research doing, were I you, would be to remove the goofy ILS lock. It's a pretty easy modification and would ensure that there's no way Murphy's Law could strike and render your firearm un-fireable. It's interesting to note that Springfield apparently has a new version of the MC Operator coming out this year. I noticed these pics on another forum yesterday actually: The major differences that I notice are G10 VZ "Slant" style grips rather than the ridiculously bulky Pachmayer grips from the previous version, and the addition of some rather interesting checkering on the front strap and what looks like matching checkering on the main spring housing. Another thing that most folks aren't aware of is that Springfield released in 2014 the "Long Beach Operator" which is essentially the MC Operator but in all black Armory Kote finish, a mag well, and different grips. I rather like it.

Based on conversations with a group of friends, all of whom served, defer and delay is still the norm with the VA. What I find to be just as insulting is blatantly ignoring their own guidelines on payment of agreed upon settlements when they choose. While their services to the individual are often very good, obtaining care is apparently still a serious problem.

Well I guess I have found it is time to do what I probably should have done back a few weeks ago. That is let folks here know about health issues I found I have. I went to ER back about 12 days before Christmas for a UTI (urinary tract infection) during the tests I found out that I also have type 2 Diabetes.   I also learned I have an Aneurism 8 centimeters in size in my abdomen that requires surgery.   Before the surgeon would operate she wanted me to consult with a cardiac doctor to see if my heart would survive the surgery. Went in on Thursday for stress tests and a battery of other tests. Not good news. The doctor said I have a couple blockages in my heart according to the tests.    Monday I go in for an arterialgram and the doctor said that if he can locate the blockages that he will more than likely install stints at that time to correct the problem. If the heart fix works I am still facing the Aneurism surgery as soon as I recover from the heart issue if it is successful.      So that is where my life is right now. Everything in my life has done a 180 in the last month. I have addressed the diabetes and now have it under control but right now. that   The UTI is gone are to date the only positives to come out of this.      I don't usually ask for much but if any of ya'll could, a prayer or two would really be appreciated. I have been a bit overwhelmed with all that has happened in my life and being able to spend time here since this happened has been great therapy for me. I could not think of a better place to be right now than here with friends

any ole timer's rememeber Johnnie & Jack?

For starters, the female officer is having to deal with the idiots instead of backing up her partner.  And if they did not rile up the perp, he would of just went quietly. Though it did turn out ok, the potential for something to go wrong goes way up when idiots like that one pull these stunks.  I fully support being able to film, on both sides, but the crowding of the scene is definitely not ok, and egging on someone resist is probably close to being, if not outright, a crime.

Everyone shouid read this...   http://www.allenbwest.com/2014/12/quite-possibly-racist-article-will-ever-read/         About Allen West:   Allen West was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia in the same neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once preached. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family.   During his 22 year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones: in Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was a Battalion Commander in the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, and later in Afghanistan. He received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals and a Valorous Unit Award. In 1993 he was named the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year.   After his retirement from the Army in 2004, Allen taught high school for a year before returning to Afghanistan as a civilian military adviser to the Afghan army, an assignment he finished in November 2007.   In November of 2010, Allen was honored to continue his oath of service to his country when he was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida’s 22nd District. As a member of the 112th Congress, he sat on the Small Business and Armed Services Committees and was instrumental in passage of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.   He is a Fox News Contributor, a Senior Fellow at the London Center for Policy Research, and regularly writes for numerous media outlets.   Allen is an avid distance runner, a Master SCUBA diver and motorcyclist. His wife, Angela, holds an MBA and Ph.D. and is a financial planner. His older daughter, Aubrey, attends college in south Florida, and his younger daughter Austen, is in high school.

. . . and THEY (the French population) are responsible for the state of their government and nation.  Just like we're responsible for our mess.

That's really cool. Of course, the redneck in me is trying to think of a cheaper way to accomplish that lol... FaceTime my ipad from my cell phone and position cell phone near the target?? Could work :shrug: Really cool piece of gear, though.

Fuck! Wish I wasn't broke, this one is sa-weet!

I like Redding dies for the rifle calibers... They do an excellent job...   leroy

Thanks, just ordered one!!

Payment sent for 1each no. 8 on both thanks Willis

+1 on Savannah. Great town. St. Augustine has some cool bits, but you'll have to dig. The fort is cool, several lighthouses in the area are fun, also check out the National Guard Armory. It's just down from the fort and is the oldest armory in the country. They also have the distinction of being the first place a militia was raised in what would become the U.S. and parts of the current structure date back to that first muster. It doesn't take long to see it, but I thought it was a neat bit of history. 

  Good call. Savannah GA is also really nice. It's probably one of my favorite cities I've visited. I really like history and looking at old homes. 

    You are good to go!

Not trying to beat a dead dog, I just called the Murfreeesboro VA for a new issue and got a appointment for 10am tommorow. I also have TRICARE but use the VA for service connected issues.

  Yes, I do.   But Willie and Waylon are still the kings!

They responded quickly. They brought a significant number of police, military and special units and got the job done. Pretty impressive how they handled that situation. From what I understand there were two different hostage situations and all the bad guys are dead, with limited if any civilian casualties. I realize there is a lot of information yet to be revealed, but it appears they did a heck of job in this terrorist attack.

:shake: Its as worthless as the plastic used with the cards. Just more Career Professional Politicians passing feed-good stuff in an effort to make it look like they are doing something. Note the information that I have boxed in red. Front. Back. All that "does not provide pre-approval" and "authorized" on the card is just how a bureaucracy speaks when it doesn't want to do something. :blah:

I lived in both Cumming and Gainesville. My father in law still lives off of Cleveland HWY on Lake Lanier by the Georgia Highway Patrol Station. What do you need to know? FYI, the closer you are to Gainesville the more Mexican it becomes...just throwing that out there. They are developing a huge hispanic population. I'll actually be in GA this weekend for a birthday dinner at Papadeaux's in Alpharetta but I'm staying in Gainesville.

Willie...   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG9hCSUckCg

I didn't see a thing wrong in that video from either the officers or the onlookers.  I wouldn't agree with the demeanor or the language used by the crowd, but they have the right to be there, and say what they want to say.  If their actions stepped over the line, there would be a need for consequences, but they didn't.    I get that LEO's have to deal near exclusively with assclowns, but if they didn't know that going in, or can't handle it after doing the job for too long, they are free to quit.  We pay them- that's right we pay them through our taxes- to behave professionally at all times.  The officers in the video didn't demonstrate restraint to me, they did their jobs.  As it should be every time.   Also, the onlookers have the right to film the police officers.  I have a live video streaming app on my phone for that purpose as well that uploads a video as it records, so I can access it later if my mobile happens to have an accident.  You can be damn sure it gets turned on every time I encounter an LEO.  It's for my personal protection, because quite frankly, I feel the need for that insurance, not because I'm for hoping to catch a cop doing the wrong thing.  Thank all the officers who do the wrong thing for destroying my trust in the system.

Here's a link to a place called The Ceder Place and they list some pricing down at the bottom of the page.   I have one of their chairs and they are good quality cedar.      One suggestion.   If you can redesign the back bracing so it goes across around mid back it would stream line the looks.   Good luck!   http://thecedarplace.com/chair.htm

I have been in a few of those situations. A K9 Officer shows up and gets a dog out and it’s nothing but azzholes and elbows. Why? Because criminals know those dogs do not give a damn; they are color blind and can’t be intimidated.

One word. Mayonnaise !  Thanks France. No Southerner would eat a Tomato Sandwich without it.

Grizwald the basset hound Khloe "The Boss" is a chihuahua/maltese/yorkie mix They love to go for rides. Grizwald was too stubborn to have the back seat to himself. Keeping daddy company while he replaces the heater core.

I concede.

Live in a million dollar house, drive a big fancy car, fly all over the world. After you are dead and gone you will not be remembered for any of these things. Touch the heart of a child and be remembered forever! Ya done good man, real good!

y'all scaring me.  I like the avertars better'n.

Too bad he couldn't stay in his truck and let people who police for a living do their job. Then it wouldn't have started either.

PTSD?

1. Would you shoot any ammo that's been reloaded by an unknown source? No. 2. Would you allow "just anyone" to shoot ammo that you have reloaded? I don’t reload. 3. What are the liability ramifications when shooting reloads, if someone gets injured? You get sued, and possibly charged with a crime if you are selling them without the proper licenses. 4. Are all reloads safe to shoot, and how do you tell by looking which ones are and which ones aren't? No, and you can’t 5. How should reloads be priced, in relation to factory sealed ammo? If you priced it cheap enough you might have some buyers, but probably not many. 6. How can a potential buyer spot reloads listed on a gun site for sale? They can’t, other than asking. 7. Have you ever known of anyone getting injured shooting someone else's reloads? Not personally, seen the results on forums many times. 8. Have you ever known of someone's gun getting damaged from shooting bad reloads? Yes, bulged the barrel on a S&W Model 66 with a squib. 9. As a reloader, buying used brass, do you just take the seller's word on how many times it's been fired? I’m not a reloader and don’t buy used brass. 10. How can someone not knowledgeable in reloading tell if the reloads they got from someone is too hot of a load for their gun? They can’t.

  The odds that anyone left in military or even political service in France was there during WWII are astronomically against it.  With that in mind, and based on what I have read of the current generation of France's fighting forces written by members of our own elite forces (Rangers, SEALs, etc), running and surrendering are not in their vocabulary.   I know, the fact that France's political leaders rolled over and played dead for Hitler in WW2 makes for an easy target and a funny joke.  It's also disingenuous to their modern warfighters and, frankly, kind of tired and old.   What we should be throwing jabs about is the fact that France seriously restricts private gun ownership in that country and none of that gun control was worth a hill of beans in these most recent terrorist attacks.  Even the police are given the option to carry or not to carry a sidearm, and many of them reportedly opt not to.  Why in the world?!?   I suspect some officers may change their minds after this.

They succesfully aranged a meeting with Allah for the guys.

Good point. I forget that because to me all dogs are inside animals. The heat of Tennessee is also cruel to a dog.

I'll have to disagree with this. Some of the best dogs I've had were nothing more than mutts.     However you decide to go about it, please remember these two things:   1) Buying a dog is like having a child. Getting him home is just the beginning of the financial obligation a dog requires.   2) Puppies chew stuff up! Live with it. They'll grow out of it sooner or later.