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It's about like the driver's license test. Just shows you have met the minimum requirements to pass and have been advised of the laws.

Cool pics. What kind of holster is that?

Thanks TrickNicky for the photbucket tips. I forgot you are a computer genius.    I edited it and changed to the image instead of the link.

It took a while but here is my TGO 20" AR build that I have been working on. Just completed it. My son did all of the assembly. We haven't even shot it yet. We'll take it out Sat and try it out. [url=http://s36.photobucket.com/user/McGarrett50/media/photo3_zpsbb979df5.jpg.html][/U [url=http://s36.photobucket.com/user/McGarrett50/media/photo2_zps26670907.jpg.html][/URL] Overview of parts and suppliers TGO lower, upper, and bcg- CMT 20" A2 1 in 8 barrel- Green Mountain barrels BCM charging handle, Magpul MBUS, Daniel Defense loop end plate from johnnychimpo Primary Arms 6x scope from KKing Barska bipod, Magpul rail sections, scope mount, muzzle brake, gas tube- Amazon Magpul MOE FDE furniture kit with buffer parts- DSGarms RRA front flip sight/ gas block- local Armslist guy Upper and lower parts kits- PSA Here is a pic with several rifles, the one in the middle is my other TGO lower/ PSA upper with OD furniture. I'll do another thread on it when I get a better pic, we have changed out the grip to OD since this pic. The other is my Marlin 1894C in .357/ 38, and the old Ruger 10/22 with ATI stock. Custom built heavy duty shooting bench courtesy of my neighbor the carpenter. [url=http://s36.photobucket.com/user/McGarrett50/media/photo1_zps3263d5aa.jpg.html][/URL]

Check out this one, Six Million Dollar Man vs death probe; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxKjRiqKgj4   I get a kick out of the old shows from the 70's.   Edit; I think this is part 2 so there must be a part 1 also.

I picked up a used Smith 5906 at the Smoky Mtn Gun Collectors show last month in Knoxville. It's an old LE trade in.   It has a decocker and I have 2- 17rd mags and 1-15 round. It is not too heavy considering it's stainless. I bought it mainly as a truck gun but I have even been carrying it sometimes. Good reliable weapon and is accurate as I am.    I paid $350 for it from a dealer out the door. I really like it.

Here's your proof that Bifgoot really exists, Six Million Dollar Man vs Bigfoot;  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SZMn_711s4

Glad you all came through it ok.

They are giving you sound advice. If you can open up everything and id the wires and then everyone can talk you through it from there. 

Well said, I operate on that same rule myself.

I was wanting you to leave the white wire alone and swap the position of the black wires. Let me know what it does then.

I think he has it where one switch works now if the other is in a certain position. I am trying to get him to switch the blacks and tell me what happens.

The new switch in the pic is a 3 way.

Did you switch the black wires? i think that will fix it. Just leave the white where it is now. Let me know what happens.

Luke, the suspense is killing us.

I used to be an electrician. Can you describe the circumstances leading up to changing the switch? Did it work right before and then the switch went bad?   That's 3 way switch. The 2 gold terminals are for the "travelers" and the black terminal is for the hot on one switch and the other one's "switchleg". On a 3 way you hot one switch on the black terminal run 2 wires from the gold terminals on one switch to the gold terminals on the other switch. Then from the black terminal on the 2nd switch up to your light.   Your pics are very helpful but without a voltmeter it is hard to say exactly what's up. If you don't have a meter for starters I would try switching the 2 black wires. I'll try to help you through it. I'll be on here for a while tonight.   Edit: you can pm me if you think that might be easier.

I just read the links to the wbir stories in the original post, I had not seen this knoxnews article. Sounds like it would be left up to a judge to decide if this prayer meets the requirements of the "ESEA" section about prayer at school events and if it was influenced by government agents in violation of the "ESEA".   I understand that this topic has some members fired up but I was disappointed in the response of fellow TGO'ers to the OP's request for prayer in the General Chat section of the forums. If it had been a post he started in the hive to debate this topic I could see it going that way. I see prayer requests listed in here from time to time for any number of issues; illness, death in the family, personal problems, loss of job, etc and it was disappointing to see others use that as an opportunity to tear someone and their beliefs down.   Just my 2 cents.

So far I have not weighed in seriously on this topic so here goes. A little background on myself:  I do believe in God and prayer. I attend a Christian non denominational church. I was born and raised in East TN and lived here all of my life. I don't even have a garage you can call home and ask my wife. I have attended many events over the years during my own school years as well as with my children at both public and private schools, including sports events, graduation, award ceremonies, etc., that included a prayer before the event began. Although I have explained some of my views and background I am not trying to force my views on anyone else.   I have posed a few neutral questions for everyone to think on. It seems that these questions would come up during any judicial proceedings regarding this situation and might be key deciding factors in my opinion.   I have noticed that there is a lot of mention that the school principal, aka government agent, was the one who asked or influenced the cheerleaders to do the prayer. The principal is listed on the Town of Onedia Public Schools website; http://www.townofoneida.com/living/schools, as Kevin Byrd.   I just reread some of the news reports and the only name I see mentioned regarding someone requesting the prayer during the moment of silence was Kevin Acres who was said to be the football game announcer in the press box. I could not find any mention of Kevin Acres as a school employee or official but I may have missed it.   Edit: I did find in the wbir news story that said Kevin Acres had been the one who previously said the prayer over the PA system in years past but was no longer doing it when they began having the moment of silence, still not clear if he is a school official.   A few questions to ponder: 1. Is Kevin Acres in fact a government agent or just a volunteer announcer? 2. Regardless of the answer to question 1, Did Kevin Acres as the announcer make a general request inviting everyone to pray during the moment of silence or did he specifically speak to the cheerleaders?  3. Was there influence by agents of the government concerning the cheerleaders prayer? Can this be proven? 4. Was the principal Kevin Byrd actually involved in this at all? 5. Is the cheerleader's prayer covered under Section 9524 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ("ESEA")? See link below. 6. Can a school system lose federal funding for not allowing prayer in schools or at school function pursuant with the requirements of the "ESEA"? Read the enforcement section in the link below   Some very relevant reading on the subject from the US Dept of Education; http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/prayer_guidance.html

Might not want to mess with the principal, remember he's a government agent. I have the song "secret agent man" stuck in my head now.

CMP; http://www.thecmp.org/sales/m1garand.htm

I'm thinking this thread may end up being moved to the hive.    I'm going to make popcorn. Be right back.

I just said it was an option. Feel free to do whatever you like.   It's kind of like tv, if you don't like what's on you can change the channel or turn it off.

I'm sure there's a lot worse things that high school kids could be doing than praying. If prayer before sporting events is offensive it's always an option to just stay home or plug your ears for a minute or so.

Our shop is near Knoxville's McGhee Tyson airport so we regularly hear planes fly over on approach or take off so that much we don't really pay attention to them. I'll never forget one day about 12 years ago when I heard something that sounded different and I looked outside to see a B17 coming in flying low and slow. It had a distinct sound for sure.   What a sight to see. They don't call it a flying fortress for nothing.

I'd say your right, there's some deals around if you look for them. Concerning other means, just make sure to keep your clothes on. Just kidding.