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Took a bunch of scouts camping this weekend. It was -3F when we got up this morning. We had a giant bonfire and had a ball. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that much of Old Hickory Lake frozen. I had forgotten how many truly strange noises frozen lakes make. It was groaning and whining all night long. We cooked in cast irons and Dutch ovens all weekend. I bet they all consumed 5000 calories yesterday.

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We took 16 scouts and 7 adults. I hate the cold - but you have the opportunity to teach so many lessons you just won’t get to teach otherwise. Starting a fire in the snow might save your life one day. You can’t teach it if you’re not out in it. I was really surprised that we had that many go - because it was truly cold. But I chalk that up to two things: 1. We’ve fostered an amazing amount of trust. Our parents know the ASMs and trust that we won’t put our scouts in situations where they’re in real danger. To be clear - cold like that we had this weekend is truly dangerous - but everything we did had guardrails. Being uncomfortable is fine. A lot of learning happens there. But, you need to have comfort as a parent that those guardrails are there. 2. After a week of snow - we had a bunch of parents who were like, “you need to be out of my house - right now.” Everyone was in zero degree bags - some with liners. We actually slept in a shelter - so sleeping temp was probably in the mid 20s. Where the boys slept was likely a few degrees warmer than that due to the fact that they were packed in there like sardines.

I don't think the question anymore is, Will things get bad? I think the question now is, When will things get bad? We have half the world mad at us and Russia, with even more nuclear weapons than us, threatening us. Everyone thinks Russia would never attack us with nuclear weapons as that would lead to mutual destruction. The problem with that line of thinking is Putin is totally in charge. He is an old man with not a lot of life left to live. He is not winning the war and knows he will not as long as NATO backs Ukraine. If he does not win this war, he is done. What does he have to lose. Even if Russia doesn't we still have Iran and North Korea who would. We have an election coming up and America has not been this divided since the civil war. The Democrats and the liberal media are trying every dirty trick in the books to stop Trump before the election even begins. They have tried impeachment, criminal charges, are are now trying to keep him off the ballot. I don't know if the election was stolen or not, but judging from the left's current behavior, I tend to think they are capable of it. And I can see where, if Trump loses, many will believe they did again. We are $34 Trillion in debt. Two of our biggest debt holders, China and Japan are both concerned about our ability to repay this debt and are selling our debt instead of buying more. The social Security Trust Fund was investing their surplus funds into government bonds and now account for 3 trillion of the government debt. Social Security is no longer running a surplus and will be cashing in their debt to pay their monthly obligations rather than investing more. Less people are willing to buy our debt. This will drive up the interest rates we have to offer to get investors to buy. In order to hold rates down, the Federal Reserve will have to buy more of our debt. Problem is the Federal Reserve does not have the money. That means they will have to print trillions more dollars leading to hyper inflation.

You'd think they would learn by now that this has no impact on us. If anything, it just distracts me and makes me less careful.

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You can find real bargains if you look around at Ham swap meets, eBay, etc. My first rig was a Heathkit that I built, but that really wasn't inexpensive. An older radio can provide a lot of hours of entertainment, you don't need the super-whiz-bang stuff to make contacts. I think my HF radio is about 20 years old now, and I bought it new. I expect it will keep working until I die.

I’ve wanted to do ham radio most of my adult life, but never took the time to learn it. In the beginning I was afraid of code, but then when that requirement went away, I was just too busy. I had to retire due to time off for prostrate cancer treatment and an uncooperative employer, so provided this treatment works I will be taking some classes or self study and get my license. I just wish I had bought a couple good radios before I retired and the money got short.

Gotta say I had a good chuckle reading this thread, after living most of my life in CT. For those that dont particularly like the way other folks seem to be moving here to TN (among other warmer, southern states) , picture the weather you have had for the past week or so lasting from November to April, only with a lot more snow. I remember a winter a few years before we moved that we seemed to get a blizzard every week in Jan and Feb. My mailbox was actually hidden by the snow for a week, had to dig it out when I was shoveling. The fact that I worked outside was the prime motivation for moving south. Moving here was the first time I moved without packing a shovel and snowblower-lol. For some strange reason my area only got a few inches of snow, I hear Knox got 10+ inches.

GOOD on you, and the parents, are most appreciative of the peace for the time you provided. LOL

God Bless the USMC! from an Old Corpsman.

I'll take it as per our PMs.

The sound this makes is "Marine" for they are the ones we call when the ####e hits the fan.

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We have one scout who is absolutely all gas no brakes. At one point yesterday I looked at him, and he was in one of our class B shirts - which is a dri-fit t-shirt. He was wearing snow pants - but he was sweating from all the activity. His metabolism must be roughly equivalent to a formula 1 car

As of right now, the road I live on is absolutely the slickest substance I have ever driven on in my entire life! You simply cannot stand on it. You will be at best gently gliding in one direction or another.

The more complicated they make things the more jobs they create for their friends Simply put that's my take on a lot of stuff

Background checks are only good for 30 days if I recall correctly. Then one is guilty until proven innocent again. Just an annoying under the table tax on one's rights.

Lets just say I have been preparing for trouble long enough that it has become tiring. The current snowstorm all the way up to full SHTF can be cause for worry. I suggest to anyone that you set down and write out a plan. It helps to organize. Go over what you use and need. Look at storage space you have and whether you need to bug in or out. No good to have a thousand cans of soup if you have to bug out. Or to have a case of sardines if no one eats them. Also, if you buy $1000 in comms but have no one to communicate with aside from random strangers. There are lots of good resources out there. It can be kind of a rabbit hole. A shameless self plug though is a site I set up years ago. I have not posted to the blog in a while, but it explains my 'leveled' approach to preparing. I really need to post some new stuff when I get time but the basic ideas never change. http://leveledsurvival.com/ I set this up to help people new to the idea of preparing start out without feeling like they are drowning. Starting by trying to buy it all can overcome most finances and personal energy. Plus a generator and 500 gallons if fuel is no help if you have 5 cans of corn in the cabinet. Planning lets you add things in the most sensible (for you) order and not all at once. So you can shop for deals too. It also lets you see shortcomings. Like if you live in an apartment, you are going to have different limits than someone in a house in the country. In my case one huge limiting factor is the lack of buy-in from the wife. She does the grocery shopping and refuses to 'stock up' on much. She told me I was being a hoarder when I tried to buy a second 30 something roll pack of TP. So I have to hidey hole some stuff away from prying eyes and pesky mice that seem to get into the unfinished part of the house every couple years.

All the handhelds are basically the same power. Five watts. There ain't any " superpower handhelds ". I'm sure the portables n base receivers can be souped up, but ya have to know what ya are doing. Lotsa folks like the Bofeng stuff, I'm wary of it. I never recommend em unless ya are broke. The mainline radio guys are the standard of the radio industry. Bofeng ain't. Let that sink in a bit and see if ya are willing ta chance em in a serious situation. That said; I know Lotsa folks who like em, but they are playing with em, not using them in serious situations. Additionally, I had a " senior " moment, and failed to mention one of the great radio lines, ICOM ( AKA Standard Horizon ). They own the marine radio business. We used em everywhere in marine operations. The " marine band " is a VHF band. I highly recommend em leroy...

Illegal to transmit without a license. Listening is fine. If society collapses, I doubt the FCC will be taking names.

Mossberg 930 Security 12 ga., 3" Chamber, 18.5" Barrel, 7 round capacity, safe queen, like new, $550

OPTICS NOT INCLUDED Selling my .223/5.56 complete 12.5” upper it has a Triarc 12.5 mid length barrel with a YHM QD brake, 12.5 PRI MK12 handguard with the 8” lower pic section, KAC broom stick. Will come fully assembled with a new Toolcraft BCG $670 shipped can do FTF in Knoxville

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I'ma 243 fan myself. Remember, they are a 6 mm 08. That's what makes em great. Low recoil, highly accurate. I'm waiting for Ruger to build a SFAR in 243... leroy...

Some of you CZ guys need to move to our side of the state.... Since a couple of you have asked about trades - will consider trades toward officer size 1911, commander size with aluminum frame or CZs in .40 SW. Unless plans change I'll be in Franklin for work on Wednesday so a meet up there might be possible.

What were their sleeping bags rated to? That's impressive.

I’m not , I’m in Murfreesboro

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Can we get pice of the whole shotgun?

IF the state keeps up with what they are supposed to do it is up to date. If a person is convicted of an offense rendering them ineligible for CCW permit, the state should revoke said permit. The current system of no intrastate sales is actually outdated. With the Federal criminal database, we should be able to purchase by mail from any FFL in any state, your local sherriff no longer need be the key. What brought me to pose the original question was to point out the hypocrisy of banning intrastate handgun sales. Obviously, private party sales are exempt from background checks as the assumption is we are responsible enough to have an idea of who we are selling to. If one state recognizes another's CCW permit, why does the fed deny sales? I'm sure that the recent USSC decisions and the coming battle between states and the DEA regarding marijuana rights will lead us to this. Sadly, I'll be pushin' up daisies by then.

You know after thinking about it a bit further I suppose a card in your hand isn't really up to date on everything you may have been doing up to this day and making one I suppose is possible

I have a Baofeng hand held and a mobile (can't remember the brand) that I use rock crawling. Everyone has moved from CB,s to these. I have several things programed in them but we use the FRS channels. I think FRS is legal on the hand held, maybe not on the mobile because of the higher power. About all I know about them is how to turn them on and talk. My son programs them for most everyone in our group. I carry the manual in my Jeep with me incase I need to try to do something I don't about. One time I wiped my hand held programming clean trying to adjust the squelch. I wish I knew more.

$220 or best offer... Excellent condition, blade has never done any serious cutting. Has sat on my desk to open letters, nothing else. Half Face Blades s35vn American steel elite black push dagger with low vis leather sheath with bungie retention.

My dad did the same this morning broke his hip.

I scraped the top layer off my driveway this afternoon when the sun was shining. Now I have a skating rink out there. I did a Fred Flintstone with the flying feet when I almost fell on my butt. Maybe the sun will shine again tomorrow?

We need to break and dislodge, not season, the ice.

True indeed, but under SHTF circumstances.... who's gonna write the ticket?

Thanks Guys. I thought that and have already contacted the seller to try and negotiate an FFL transfer. This was just a thought that came to mind.

Both in 440C SS. They come with sheath shown and are $155 each shipped. 1. SOLD!! 4MM thick, OAL 9 3/4" and blade of 5". It has extensive hand sanding/polishing and file work. Brass bolster and pins with ironwood and hickory handles with G10 accents and liners. Also features a swedge(false edge). This is a one off for me and will not be repeated. 2. SOLD!! 3MM thick, OAL 10" and Blade of 5 1/2". Brass finger guard and pommel. African blackwood and cocobolo handle with aluminum accents. Thumb jimping on spine and swedge. Hollow ground and this will be a one off make by me. At least it's doubtful I'll ever make another like it. Thanks for lookin'!!!

I'd like to know, also. I've been in Knoxville for about 2 years and done no shooting. I need to fix that. This range is close but the hours are weird and the staff is, also.

I made my position clear on Red Flag Laws. While I believe that gun owners should seek out training, I do not think the government should be involved. Ad soon as they are, they will mandate training, before being able to have a weapon. Once they get that passed, they will make training so difficult and/or expensive that very few will be able accomplish it. As to the additional duties for a school resource officer, I think all that head-shrink stuff needs to be handled by a separate individual. A school resource officer should be trained on his LEO duties, not counseling duties. Background checks, while allowing more access to private citizens to use it sounds good, the ATF is already proposing no private sales without one, coincidence? I think not. They'd love nothing more than our willingness to use the tools they provide to send them to your door for being a dealer without an FFL because you accessed the system more than whatever arbitrary number they want to use to consider you a dealer. No, that is enough giving away our rights. There is no negotiating with the left, everything we give in to, they want more and more, enough is enough. If you do not feel safe with your neighbor having a gun, get yourself one too!

Good as any. Unless it's recently changed, if a store has any centerfire rifle ammunition, they'll have 243 Win. Like Darrell, I roll my own.

The .243 has been a popular round for deer and varmint for decades. I see ammo at Wal Marche from time to time, but I prefer handloads. I bought my first .243 a few months ago. I was thinking about an inexpensive Savage, but ended up with a Ruger #1. It's a good shooter, and the recoil is very light. I can see why it's such a popular round.

This thread ain’t any good without pics

Just some eye candy to make monkeylizard jealous while he waits...

If there are several people in the Nashville area that would like to get together most weekends, I would be more than glad to help you with a class. I am a general class operator.