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I'm covered, got one of these magic signs on my door. Should work shouldn't it? [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JMH42/media/Tornado%20Prohibited._zps7yhkhetk.jpg.html][/URL]

  Translation: "It's not right that you're infringing on my state's citizens' rights! What am I going to do about it? I'll tell you what I'm going to do about it! Just to show you how important Constitutional rights are to me for all people, I'm going to have my state infringe on YOUR state's citizens' rights 'cause that makes a lot of sense!"   Moron.

Hope I don't get anything severed tomorrow! ;)

When I was a kid there were only 4 channels on the black and white TV that had to be changed manually and garage doors were manual as well. :tough:

The 13 closeup photos will reveal the chilling shrapnel damage ... http://www.guns.com/2015/12/21/this-shrapnel-damaged-m1911-is-relic-from-battle-of-the-bulge-13-photos/

After getting some advice from TGO members about pistols with full left hand controls, my Wife and I made a visit to a couple of lgs and looked at the FNS9C, M&P9C, and the P320 Compact. The winner was the Sig P320 with the M&P a close second. My Wife is hoping to save so we can pick it up sometime in January or February. What she doesn't know is that I have already planned on this. Business is good and we are Blessed to be in a very good time of our lives. There will be one more gift under the tree for Christmas morning. I'm safe posting this here for now because she hasn't started visiting TGO. I would expect that to change sometime soon. Thank you all for your advice and input. I hope that everyone has a Very Merry Christmas full of Blessings. Bob

I see no merit in Tennessee not honoring permit holders from Virginia.  There is nothing to gain by keeping good law abiding Virginians from carrying here, they are on our side, they are our brothers, and we should welcome and encourage them to carry here.  I don't think the Virginia politicians behind this measure would give a rat's behind if Tennessee doesn't honor Virginia permits.

Haha, well alright then...congrats or condolences whichever are in order.

And nearly 2/3 of those gun deaths are suicides, and the remaining third include criminal deaths from other criminals, criminal deaths from justified police shoots, and criminal deaths from self defense shoots. So that number may be large, but the number of innocents killed is very low.

With all the recent shootings, what a great idea to strap on body armor and a long gun, then stroll into the police station. Why not just strap road flares to your chest to prove you have a right to wear road flares as fashion? Just give more and more ammo to the gun grabbers that gun rights advocates are unhinged lunatics. These guys must be butt buddies with Kwik.

Might end up hearing more gunshots.

Ever seen The Jack lower from Spikes and wonder what a lower jaw may look like on it? I did, here was the final product. This was carved using a dremel and several engraving bits to get through the material. It was added to a 20 round Pmag. I also did a build up to fill in the gap left by the magazine release. If I decide to do another ill have to look at other products that would give a smoother look. What's your thoughts on it?

This may have been on here before, not sure but it's worth reading againl     Husband and Wife Christmas Shopping A couple were in a busy shopping center just before Christmas. The wife suddenly noticed that her husband was missing and as they had a lot to do, so she called him on the mobile. The wife said " Where are you, you know we have lots to do." He said "You remember the jewelers we went into about 10 years ago, and you fell in love with that diamond necklace? I could not afford it at the time and I said that one day I would get it for you?" Little tears started to flow down her cheek and she got all choked up… "Yes, I do remember that shop." she replied. "Well I am in the gun shop next door to that."

I ain't seen squat here.....don't want to either.   Stay safe everybody!

I can appreciate the work you put into it, looks like it was very well done. Good job! Not my thing, but life would be boring if we were all the same!

I don't even like ARs. Ya'll muthas are a bad influence on me! :D   Got an upper coming tomorrow. :crazy:

January 20, 2017 1.      President Marco Rubio and Vice President Carly Fiorina are sworn into office.   2.      In a rare event on inauguration day, Congress convenes for an emergency meeting to repeal the illegal and unconstitutional Socialist healthcare farce known as Obamacare. The new Director of Health and Social Services Dr. Ben Carson announces that an independent group of healthcare management professionals is hired to handle healthcare services for poor and low income people. They are also assigned the duty of eliminating Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Government’s costs for public healthcare are reduced by 90%. Healthcare insurance premiums for working Americans are reduced by 50%. The move saves billions of taxpayer paid dollars. Healthcare service in the U.S. improves 100%.    3.      Newly appointed department of Homeland Security Chief Ted Cruz announces the immediate deployment of Troops to the U.S. Mexico border to control illegal immigration and the immediate deportation of illegals with criminal records or links to terrorist groups. New bio-encrypted Social Security ID’s are required by every American citizen. Birthright is abolished. All immigration from countries that represent a threat to the safety of American citizens is terminated indefinitely. The move saves American taxpayers billions of dollars. Several prisons are closed.    4.      Newly appointed Secretary of Business and Economic Development Donald Trump eliminates more than half of the Government agencies operating under the Obama administration saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Stocks rise 100%.    5.      Newly appointed Director of Government Finance Rand Paul announces the abolition of the IRS and displays a copy of the new Federal Tax Return form. It consists of one page. The instructions consist of two pages. The Federal Reserve is audited. The move saves American taxpayers billions of dollars and increases tax revenue.    6.      Hillary Clinton is in jail. Her cell is directly across from Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton who are serving time for ‘Hate Crimes." She bitches at them constantly from behind the bars of her cell in what some might call cruel and unusual punishment.    7.      Bernie Sanders is in a mental asylum. His room is directly across from Nancy Pelosi, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chris Matthews and Al Franken. They meet for tea every day at ten and discuss the success and benefits of Communism and Socialism throughout the world. They wonder when the “Mothership” is going to pick them up and return them to their home planets.   8.      Windows 12 is released. It is designed for humans, doesn’t try to satisfy the needs of every person on the planet, doesn’t require a degree in nuclear physics to operate and looks just like Windows 7 except it is easier to use.   9.      Barack Obama flees the United States under cover of darkness and returns to his homeland of Kenya before his trial for treason begins. He deplanes on a remote jungle airstrip. He was last seen wandering through the jungle singing “Hakuna Matata” with a chimp named Commie.   10. Oscar Meyer announces the introduction of a new cholesterol and fat free pepperoni that tastes just like regular pepperoni. Not to be outdone, Kraft Foods announces the introduction of several varieties of cholesterol and fat free cheeses that taste just like regular cheese.   11. A committee is not established to determine what is causing global cooling. Billions of taxpayer dollars are saved.   12. Dead people are no longer allowed to vote; a huge blow for the Democrat Party.   13. And this, my friends constitutes THE PERFECT DAY!

He and his family are moving to middle Tennessee. We got to talking and I about fell on my *** laughing when we started talking about senator Fienstein he described her as "A giant pimple on the face of California "

Just heard from a friend that works at the recently-opened Cabelas in Bristol, VA - they are not happy campers, as a significant portion of their gun business so far has been generated from TN residents, thus raising the likelihood that a lot of of those are permit holders who will now take their business back to TN locations - including the BSP located just 2 miles away just across the TN state line.  That Cabelas is already feeling a pinch with less-than-expected revenues (ie, visitors) in its first few months of opening, and anything potentially lowering that number is very worrisome for them (and, for the city of Bristol VA who mortgaged their soul to land that development.)   Like you, I am anxious to see how Bristol VA LEOs deal with it - have a friend on the force, and can't wait to hear his take.  I have heard through the grapevine that a number of SWVA VSP patrolmen are not thrilled at all at being thrust into the limelight as the agency implementing this Obamination.

Added some Single Barrel Whistle Pig Straight Rye 10-year to the library... I also had a staffer suggest Jim Beam Black for something cheap to try. I might go back for that this weekend. It would have seemed weird walking out with the Whistle Pig and a $20 bottle of Beam.

There's some bad information getting tossed around here...making things more confusing than they should be... "Colt Super 38 Automatic" is the name of a specific gun model, not the name of a cartridge. The CIP designation is 38 Super Automatic. SAAMI refers to it as the 38 Super Automatic +P. Commonly, it's just the "38 Super". hughd - as I've already said, the .38 Automatic (ACP) and .38 Super Automatic are dimensionally the same cartridge. The difference is that the .38 Super is loaded to pressures of 10,000 psi higher (sometimes more) than the .38 Automatic. All 1911 pistols from 1929 on can and are designed to safely fire .38 Super ammunition. The 1911 is a stronger design than the old automatics that were chambered in .38 ACP. Colt serial numbers 1 - 37,834 are considered "Pre-war" models. The "Super .38 Automatic" rollmark and the rampant Colt will be on the right side of the slide. After WWII production of the Super ramped up again in 1947, and the serial numbers started at 40,001. These models will have the "Super .38 Automatic" and rampant Colt rollmark on the left side of the slide. The last Colt chambered in .38 Super to have "Super .38 Automatic" rollmarked anywhere on the slide would have been around 1971 when all existing models were rolled into the "Series 70" designation. Series 70 models and after were marked simply ".38 Super Auto Caliber" or ".38 Super Caliber" on the slide. "Super .38 Automatic" was the model of the pistol, not the cartridge name. This is explained by the changes in the Series 70 pistols. The "Super .38 Automatic" model was no more, but Colt still chambered the Series 70 pistol in .38 Super caliber. They all shoot the same cartridge from 1929 to today. Pre-war models are not marked "Colt Super 38 Auto" on the top of the barrel at the ejection port. That started at 40,001, and they are still marked like this today.

Speaking of limiting discharge.... Her father should have limited his.

  This and offers like it are the best reasons for coming here!

Generators. One of those things I've said we've needed for years.  And years. The house already has a hookup for it.   So where is it, dumbass?  

  If you live and Mayberry and yer fixin to go a squirrel huntin with Andy.... That's the only exception I can think of... 

I agree, so tired of the moaning and groaning...somebody should do something crowd. It all starts with ourselves. We can't depend on the unknown "somebody" to do it. I'm and NRA Lifer. GOA member. Knife Rights member. And Concealed Carry member. Oh, and TFA. And some little group of loudmouth gun nuts...TGO. lol The point is, prag is absolutely right! Each and every one must be involved!

AS I GROW OLDER               SINCE IT WAS SUCH A CRAPPY DAY I SAT IN MY RECLINER AND STARTED THINKING ABOUT LIFE AND CAME TO REALIZE THAT  AS I HAVE GROWN OLDER I'VE LEARNED THAT PLEASING EVERYONE IS IMPOSSIBLE, BUT PISSING EVERYONE OFF IS A PIECE OF CAKE.   CONDOMS DON'T GUARANTEE SAFE SEX ANYMORE, A FRIEND OF MINE WAS WEARING ONE WHEN HE WAS SHOT BY THE WOMAN'S HUSBAND.     LANCE ARMSTRONG….I THINK IT IS JUST TERRIBLE AND DISGUSTING HOW EVERYONE HAS TREATED LANCE ARMSTRONG, ESPECIALLY AFTER WHAT HE ACHIEVED, WINNING 7 TOUR DE FRANCE RACES, WHILE ON DRUGS. HELL, WHEN I WAS ON DRUGS, I COULDN'T EVEN FIND MY BIKE.    DRIVE BY….SOME ONE BROKE INTO MY HOUSE LAST WEEK. THEY DIDN'T TAKE MY TV, JUST THE REMOTE.  NOW THEY DRIVE BY AND CHANGE THE CHANNELS ON IT. THE SICK BASTARDS!!!     THE AGONY OF AGING….ON THE MORNING THAT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDED I STOPPED IN TO VISIT MY AGING FRIEND. HE WAS BUSY COVERING HIS PENIS WITH BLACK SHOE POLISH. I SAID TO HIM, "YOU BETTER GET YOUR HEARING CHECKED - YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK".     VIDEO SCAM….JUST GOT SCAMMED OUT OF $25. I BOUGHT A TIGER WOODS DVD ENTITLED "MY FAVORITE 18 HOLES". TURNS OUT IT'S ALL ABOUT GOLF. ABSOLUTE WASTE OF MONEY! PASS THIS ON SO OTHERS DON'T GET SCAMMED.     PREGNANT PROSTITUTE…DOCTOR ASKS A PREGNANT PROSTITUTE, "DO YOU KNOW WHO THE FATHER IS?" HEY DUMB ASS, SHE REPLIED, IF YOU ATE A CAN OF BEANS WOULD YOU KNOW WHICH ONE MADE YOU FART  ????.

Did they make Carly Fiorina Vice President because they needed a token woman in this scheme or because she's incompetent to run any of those other newly created departments? I guess it lines up with the GOP's general march towards fanaticism, but I'm not sure biometric national ID cards are going to work out that well. May as well just get us all microchipped so they can find us when they "need us."

Well, I was going to say tornado, but remember the other sign he had to take down because he didn't want to miss certain solicitors?!?!? ;)

The actual name of the cartridge is Colt Super 38 Automatic. Over the years its been shorten and readily accepted as the 38 Super. Even ammo makers and some gun makers label the round as 38 Super.  The 38 Super is basically a hot loading of the old 38 acp cartridge with more velocity and pressure. The two rounds are dimensionally  identical. You can shoot 38 acp ammo in a 38 Super. However,  NEVER shoot 38 Super ammo in a gun made for the 38acp. These guns were not designed to handle the pressure of the Super cartridge. In fact, the original loading of the 38 acp, which was very close to the Super, ended up being watered down as the guns for it at that time couldn't handle the pressure.  Generally speaking, the 38 Super fires a 130gr FMJ bullet at roughly 1300fps. When folks unfamiliar with the cartridge ask about mine, I simply say think of it as a 9mm on steroids. :rolleyes:  Unfortunately, Colt decided to headspace the cartridge on its tiny semi-rim which led to poor accuracy. I believe it was in the 1960s that custom barrel maker Bar-Sto discovered that by headspacing the round on the case mouth, like almost every other semi-auto cartridge, accuracy greatly improved. Not long after, most makers of 38 Super guns began to do the same. But not Colt, as they have always been extremely stubborn about admitting their mistakes.  It wasn't until the Series 80 1911 that Colt changed the headspacing. If you buy an older Colt in 38 Super, don't expect it to be a tack driver. Most owners of these older guns replace the barrel first thing.  :wall: Another issue is that the correct bullet diameter of the Super is .356. Many of the ammo makers simply load their 38 Super ammo using their .355 9mm bullets. These may or may not prove to be accurate in your gun. Just depends on the individual pistol.  :shrug: Remington does make a .356 FMJ bullet for their loads and sells them separately  for reloading. These are what I use. I also have a friend who owns a bullet casting company. He makes up his 124gr LRN hard cast 9mm bullet and sizes them to .357 for me. These have worked exceptionally well in my guns.  Despite its quirks and once you know about them, the 38 Super is an outstanding round. I'm a big fan.  :clap: .       

Get with the times... its climate change!   Climate change is real... it was cold this morning and hot this afternoon.. so that is proof.

I wasn't here in 88 and I don't have cable, so thank you for sharing this! :)

Move

Great.  More Californians are moving here.

Humor....is what keeps me going........I don,t hang around people that can.t take humor.....I just hit "80" on the 19th

+1  Jeff was a great instructor.  My class was held at Stones River Hunter Education Center.  We had men and women in the class.  One lady had never even held a gun before, and Jeff took the time to make sure she was comfortable before she went to the range.  He offered some suggestions to her about purchasing her first gun.  You can tell that Jeff enjoys what he does.  I would highly recommend this class to anyone.  My wife is planning to take the his class as well. 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0121DR6KA/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_mUnBwb1DM9SRB#Ask   I love the reviews and Q&A's. :rofl: :rofl:

  You don't have to kill all of them. You just need to get the pile high enough that they can't climb over it. Pretty obvious you ain't ever fought zombies before. :)

Being full of Christmas cheer and all, I'm giving away two six-month TGO Benefactor Subscriptions. *EDIT* Our very own Fourtyfive has generously offered to pitch in for a one-year Benefactor Subscription. That makes a total of three winners! *EDIT* An extremely generous member of TGO who wishes to remain anonymous has offered to add two Lifetime Benefactor subscriptions to the giveaway. That makes a total of 5 winners. RULES: Must have a minimum 30 posts prior to the creation of this giveaway. OR You must have a minimum of one positive TGO iTrader feedback prior to the creation of this giveaway. If you have ANY negative feedback, you are not eligible to participate. Current Benefactors are not eligible to participate. If you meet the criteria above, simply post "Merry Christmas" to this thread for your chance to win. Two random winners will be chosen on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas and good luck to all.

Y wife loves here Shield 9, but now wants more... She has a lot of catching up to do and I'm willing to help.

Thanks Chuckt. Wife's Christmas list got long this year but I could have found money somewhere.

I hope this is a false alarm. Seriously. :meh:  

My neighbors often show up and shoot with me. Good neighbors are worth their weight in gold.   To see my neighbors practicing safely with their firearms regularly makes me feel more safe; not less safe.   To each his own I guess.

Unless your boss is on TGO... lol

Yes, 38 Super and Super 38 are the same cartridge. As I said before, the actual name is Colt Super 38 Automatic. Although these days I believe only Colt still insists on calling it Super 38. Just about everyone else in the world refers to it as the 38 Super. But they are the same cartridge.  A pre-war Colt Super 38 eh? Cool!  :clap: In any kind of decent shape, you've got some serious money there. I'd love to see some pictures.  BTW: if you can provide a serial number, I'll try to look up the year it was made for you.

Where are the voters when it comes to these unfair taxes-oh wait-thats right look who these voters put into offices across the nation.

An extremely generous member of TGO who wishes to remain anonymous has offered to add two Lifetime Benefactor subscriptions to the giveaway. That makes a total of 5 winners.

While I have already introduced myself, I thought I would start another post that others thinking of joining the TGO community.   I lurked around the TGO forum for a while then signed up for a free membership. After I did I found that other members have been VERY helpful and willing to share their knowledge. I am so impressed that i signed up as a paid member. Frankly it’s a bargain. For the cost of a good dinner with a drink I now have access to the TGO community and am doing my part to keep it up and running.   Thanks to everyone here at TGO and I look forward to being a member of this fine community for a long time!   Bob

I have owned one back when I was a stupid Private - and also carried one on a few assignments. Its a cool gun - SOCOM and Call of Duty status, turns heads at the ranges - whatever. However - there are better semi auto piston driven 308 rifles out there - that are more rugged, weigh less and do not have that stupid reciporcating charging handle. If you want to turn heads, sure get one, however that investment of cash can go towards a REALLY nice AR10, or even a FAL copy and you would still save money. I was unimpressed with it, the piston system is nice to keep the barrel cool and mitigate SOME recoil but firing that big thumper F/A or rapid it has a tendency to walk itself towards whichever side you set up the CH. Save your money - Id rather have a nice M1A, and I am not a big fan of that platform either. Piston driven tech is not some great invention. Im not a master marksman but having owned an ACR and SCAR 17 - I sold them both and still have a regular AR. NOT worth it - my $.02 Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

We are just better at hiding the fact that we have LOTS of firearms and know how to use them.