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[quote name="Lowpower" post="1182897" timestamp="1408919462"]For me a HCP is for the worst case scenario...mandatory confiscation for people who don't have a HCP. It's the only reason I have one and personally, I don't believe I should need on. It's not like I'm paranoid or anything but there's nothing the left won't try. :D I'd worry about some terrorist group setting off an A-Bomb in Memphis but they know people'd say Memphis? Wheres's that? No media impact for those crazy's so I know I'm safe here. [/quote] 2 of the main transportation arteries in the US converge in the Memphis area....

[quote name="Oh Shoot" post="1182847" timestamp="1408907865"]I have always been able to separate the art from the artist. If you can't, it's your loss, not the artist's. And yeah, that even includes Jane Fonda. - OS[/quote] It's not so much an inability to separate one from the other as it is not completely understanding the ability of some to be a total sell out...

[quote name="D3vo" post="1182842" timestamp="1408907263"]I don't think an ISIS terrorist attack will result in limited WROL. I am no terrorism expert, but I see an IED attack which you can't defend against or an armed assault on specific location(s).[/quote] I would speculate that after 9/11 any major terrorist effort would have to inflict a great deal more panic and mayhem than what we have previously known. ISIS does not strike me to be a pushover. But I digress, don't want to derail your thread...

Do you think your last point of ISIS being in and possibly striking within the US will not result in a WROL scenario in the affected area (s)? As far as EDC..I chose a glock 19 as I shoot it well and it offers good concealment for my body type without sacrificing capacity...I carry 1 spare mag in my pocket and 3 spare mags in my bag I keep daily in my car going to and from work...

Good thing sig came out with that new fangled arm brace....

These Hollywood types don't need to make millions of dollars either...and I find it ironic that many of these people have made a portion of their money portraying violence on film...pathetic....

Yea, it seemed pretty easy after I started messing with it. I guess I was just a little intimidated since the only other "smithing" I've done is putting a set of sights on a G19...

So I went to the range today to sight in my Aimpoint H1. I got sidetracked while there as my rifle developed a bit of a trigger reset problem. The gun would fire and cycle a new round into the chamber, but the trigger would not reset to allow me to fire. After getting back home and doing some research online (found a video on youtube) I discovered the trigger spring was sliding over the sear (?) and blocking the trigger from moving forward. After a little tweaking of the bend in the spring the trigger will drop and reset when the bolt is cycled and the spring stays put. Just thought it was a small first accomplishment for me to fix an issue like that even though it's probably not a big deal to some of you guys...

I am interested in the Tactical Carbine class. Have you taken that?

[quote name="Oh Shoot" post="1180933" timestamp="1408400696"]Law is neutral on the matter, but clearly states that Glocks suck carried with either method. :hiding: - OS[/quote] Shame....

Yea, I didn't really think that post through 100% I guess... I think they have a level 3 class toward the end of September....may try to get in on that one...

I want to do several of Range USAs other classes....wanting to try a couple of classes at Tactical Response since they are close by as well...

After taking the first level handgun training in Jan '13 and the "RELOAD" class to refresh those skills again this past July, I took the level 2 training today to help increase the tools that I have to be a responsible and competent gun owner. The class started with the usual introductions and pleasantries. We briefly worked the basic draw and fire skills that we learned in the level 1 class to help get us "warmed up" for today's training. We also worked the basic tap/rack drills using dummy rounds to simulate fail to fires. We then transitioned into the new skills we would be introduced to in the class. We started off with a drill to utilize shooting with our normal strong side supported grip. We then moved to shooting with just our strong hand/unsupported. We were then taught to safely shift our grip from strong side to weak and continue the drill shooting weak side supported/unsupported. We practiced this skill at the distance of 4 yards on 3 inch circle targets. The instructor advised that as we became more proficient with our marksmanship at this distance to gradually increase distance to provide a further challenge. The next drill we performed was shooting from multiple unconventional positions such as kneeling behind cover, sitting, on our backs and on each side. We also performed these drills using various grips with our strong/weak sides and supported/unsupported. These provided a little insight into how you would implement a firearm for defense if you were unable to use a normal, standing stance. We moved on from there to a drill that required us to shoot and move in tandem. The instructor stood behind us during our string of fire and provided a little stress to confuse and get our adrenaline working (yelling in our ears, shaking and pulling on us as a distraction) as we moved forward/backward and from side to side. This was one of the more challenging drills as it forced me to make better shot choices to stay on target. Our class size was rather small so the drills went quickly. We voted as a class to repeat the first drill to practice our marksmanship utilizing strong/weak sides both supported and unsupported since we were moving ahead of schedule. The last drill was the most eye opening for me personally. We were asked to leave the range and the instructor and the range safety officer taped the window to obscure our view for the final drill as we each had to individually perform the drill sans audience. When my turn came I was taken inside and had my firearm holstered by the instructor. Part of the setup for this drill was that we were told our firearm would be pre loaded by the instructor based on their evaluation of our performance during class and we were also told that only one mag would be needed. I was then told to stand in a taped square facing 2 targets about 3 yards away. The instructor told me that I could not step outside of the square and had 10 seconds to put 2 rounds into each target. This seemed a little "easy", but ok I thought to myself. I was then asked who the most important people in my life were and I said my wife and 2 boys. The instructor told me to imagine those 2 targets were about to rape my wife and kill my kids. I have this all setup in my mind and am waiting for the word to draw and fire. When that word came I pulled my gun and pulled the trigger....(edited to remove the spoiler that I was too dopey to not include initially....take the class and you will find out the ending) The point of this post is that if you aren't getting training, you need it. No matter how much you've grown up around guns or gone to the range to shoot. It doesn't even matter if you have thousands of hours of training, you are always able to learn more and tweak the skills that you might one day need to stay alive or keep someone else alive.

Man, that is crazy. As was stated, glad things are good. Definitely makes me want to keep training and have a good plan like yours in place. Sometimes I wonder why people have such a false sense of security, they seem to be the one who is caught of guard thinking that nothing bad can EVER happen to them because of where they live....

I have a feeling it won't matter to some people regardless of whether or not that link is true...Some people just want to hate for the simple fact it justifies their actions.....it is definitely a sticky situation. ..

http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2014/08/15/exceptional-catch-the-jj-witness-video-eye-witness-audio-of-mike-brown-shooting-sharing-brown-doubled-back-toward-police/ Just found this online...The audio in question is about 5mins or so into the video...you have to listen closely under the person actually recording the video, but it is clearly audible...

absuperman is cool...you should check out his speech jammer gun review...I can watch that and laugh every time...

[quote name="TripleDigitRide" post="1180166" timestamp="1408165964"]My first time editing a video. Nothing important, and nothing special. For whatever reason, I find it rather amusing that there are 6 cash advance/payday loan/title loan places in the same shopping center. [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDqE3Ak_lkk&feature=em-upload_owner[/media][/quote] They are just trying to give people options...yeah, that's it...

[quote name="hipower" post="1180121" timestamp="1408155476"]Big strong men sobbing like a little girls . :stunned: What are the guys here coming to? :shrug: Next you'll be wearing dresses and carrying purses. Oh...wait, that's what happens when Bama wins isn't it?[/quote] I don't know... I'm not a Vol fan...:)

I let my sons see me get choked up everyone once in a blue moon...it balances out them seeing me want to break their necks for being boys...I have a feeling the whole empty nest thing will hit me pretty hard when I comes my turn...

Well you can take comfort in the fact the UT hasn't stood a chance against Alabama for close to a decade now.... (ROLL TIDE)... I will be there myself as my oldest son will be heading out into the world in the next year...I am sure I will sob like a girl...

I have the PRO on my AR...been wanting a T1/H1 for awhile...The price hurts a little, but I've learned to embrace the concept of buy once, cry once....

I just ordered to add to my latest AK purchase...I am pumped, that is all...

Don't cry over spilled beer...lol...

It's ok...it's just Sam Adams...