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While I'm in agreement with you on the grim state of forecasting in numbers, I don't think another shutdown is on the horizon...at least not like we had before. State and local governments are staring down so much red ink, that I'm guessing most of them will let things stay open in some way above what we saw in April. If an economic shutdown is going to happen, it'll have to be be consumer driven, not governmental. We really could have been like New Zealand if we had the collective will...but, #Murica.

For those wondering if doctors took pay cuts; if they are the sole practitioner or among a partnership of physicians who own a group practice, then yeah, they took pay cuts in 2020. Hard to pay out the bonuses when the revenue wasn't coming in as budgeted. Even with some free Uncle Sugar donations from HHS via the CARES act, it's been a kick in the junk for the medical industry. That's not to say I have too much sympathy for those who should have a pile of cash reserves and investments back up to par with the market having rebounded...but it happened, and hit their support staffs as well in a lot of cases. Sumner County is on COVID diversion as well. The more outlining facilities that go on diversion, the more it will just a create compounding pressure on the Davidson County hospitals.

Such a loss. He came across as truly happy with the journey life took him on, so I'll celebrate that. Knowing what he faced in the end, I would hope I could muster even half the dignity and good cheer he showed during his fight if I had to ensure something similar. Or for anything when my times comes really. Alex showed us what fighting the good fight was all about.

I'd have to dig for the thread, but once upon a time a member who I don't see post much anymore helped me get the FSP off my AR upper using his blow torch to heat it up and make the pins easier to pop out.

The man was a legend, and there are a lot worse ways to go than peaceably in your sleep at the age of 90. We'll be enjoying the performances he gave us long after today. Thanks for all the gifts, Sir Sean.

I think this is a trial balloon, but it has to be taken seriously. Some eager beaver civil servants may be seeing what they can line up in anticipation of a handing a potential Biden administration and the AG he picks a gem for the "first 100 days" of action items. People have been absolutely brazen about "pistols", the sales numbers are a thumb in the eye, and it's some very low hanging fruit that doesn't have to go through Congress because they ceded this authority to the ATF because governing is actually hard. The road to what we're facing is pretty easy to see.

My kingdom for a dark theme. Guessing the bottom menu Chuck mentions is only for mobile browsers? I can't see it as I'm typing this on a PC. Seems to be running pretty smooth. Thanks for all the time you put into this, David.

Great company. Amazingly priced products for what they do as well.

How's the depth perception on the ones you got? That was always the limiting bit for the ones I had issued in the Army. It makes bumps in the road a nice surprise.

While I'm not overly fond of them, they have value as recruiting tools in some form. Young kids see them at airshows and become enthralled with the idea, so the seeds of military service are planted. Right now I see flyovers as time and money that should be reallocated to combat training, or operational missions of actual value. Same with the Blue Angles and Thunderbirds you mention, just add in we should put those very good pilots back into line duty somewhere as either instructors or into combat formations.

They're right in that they're not a good use of tax money. Flying over near empty stadiums when the federal government borrowed $3,000,000,000,000 in one fiscal year is a waste of resources and training hours. I can't imagine flyovers is much of a benefit beyond the flight hours, and right now we need to streamline as much of the operations and training budget as we can while still having combat readiness. So, sorry/not sorry, we shouldn't be seeing flyovers for a random 4pm game early in the season.

I really want simple economics to force them out of business...but there's always going to be people in the gun community who panic buy overpriced ammo and crap gear/accessories, so CTD more or less has a well carved niche of a place to exist. I'll always give my business to PSA and Primary Arms over these asshats.

Some real life scene from Narcos right there.

Looks like it's only for currently serving and retired. Those who didn't serve 20 years aren't eligible.

Wish that I was on ol' Rocky Top Down in the Tennessee hills Ain't no ballers up on Rocky Top Ain't no football skills Once I had a game on Rocky Top Was up 2 TDs at the half Came out the locker room, coasted to victory, I still laugh about that Rocky Top, you'll always be An easy win for me Good ol' Rocky Top Scrubs of the SEC Scrubs of the SEC

Since 1993, we've had a few times where both chambers of Congress and the Presidency were held by a single party on both the D and R side...nothing of significance has happened with regards to guns. It's become an issue both sides use to froth up a base, but an absolute non priority once they have actual power to wield. Republicans don't truly want gun rights, and Democrats don't want the backlash it could bring. They'll just use the issue as campaign fodder.

We’re going away. Pack your ####, folks. We’re going away. And we won’t leave much of a trace, either. Maybe a little Styrofoam … The planet’ll be here and we’ll be long gone. Just another failed mutation. Just another closed-end biological mistake. An evolutionary cul-de-sac. The planet’ll shake us off like a bad case of fleas. -George Carlin

A question mark makes it a question. When I want to accuse someone, I use a period. And the question still stands. Sure, I could lose some weight and exercise more...but I don't think my danger of dying from COVID is where the risk is. While I'm sure I'll be fine, I only have a coin flip odds of not having symptoms. I don't want the possibility the misery a respiratory illness could bring, nor do I don't want to have to miss time at work (at cost to me in PTO days), or have to use medical service (at cost to me in $$$) because you don't seem to think wearing a mask under recommended situations during a pandemic until a vaccine is available is part of your obligation as a member of society. See, that's an accusation.

This astounds me. You're saying if you knew you were an asymptomatic carrier, you wouldn't care about infecting others?

Masks with two or more layers can keep respitory droplets from spreading. Simple cloths like bandanas, neck gators less so. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html

@TresMon what considerations do you have for OWB outside of range/competition use? @billyblazes makes a good point about retention needs. For myself, I usually only carry OWB when I have a large enough coat to cover it up, or when I have it in a cross-draw position while driving. The holster I posted a link for doesn't have retention beyond keeping the gun secure from falling out while you move around...it won't stop anyone from yanking it out with standard drawing pressure.

I've got this one as my OWB holster, and I love it. Takes some work to get *just right*, but worth it. https://comp-tac.com/international-holster-belt-paddle-drop-offset-holster-comp-tac/