Grayfox54

Over the years I have repaired a number of firearms for friends, relatives, co-workers, etc. I make it a point to NEVER charge for my labor. I ask only to be reimbursed for what I spend on parts and materials. I do this as a hobby and because I enjoy it. I don't want to give ATF any grounds to suggest I do this for profit and thus illegally. However, trading for moonshine, pot, or hookers just might be workable.

Dadgummit! Wrong end of the state.

I'm of the opposite opinion. I always use a BOS. These days its a good idea to be able to account for where a firearm came from and where it went. The BOS goes into my records and will never be seen by anyone else unless questions arise. And while that's not very likely, I have it JIC.

Revolver - one speed strip in my pants pocket. Semi-auto - at least one, often two magazines. A double mag pouch doesn't take up much more space than a single. So why not two?

Just wait. ATF still hasn't made their latest ruling and several pro-gun groups are standing ready to file suits as soon as they do. It could still be years before this is settled. Why spend money and voluntarily put yourself on a government list?

I consider myself a fairly talented hobbyist. Like the OP I've read, studied and spent a small fortune on tools and special equipment to tinker with my own guns. I'm pretty good at what I know. But I, in no way, consider my self a gunsmith. Just about anybody can put a working gun together from parts. Some can do an exceptional job and make a very accurate custom gun. But can you make a spring for a 100 year old hammer double barrel? Fit a trap gun to its owner? Diagnose and repair any gun that may come through the door regardless of make, model or age? That's what real gunsmiths do every day. Its an art form that takes many years to master. Many years ago I asked a real gunsmith how to get into the trade. He said "Hang out your shingle and be prepared to pay for your mistakes."

I saw this on another forum and thought it might be fun to try here. Fair warning: on that other forum the discussion is getting a bit lively. My own opinion: Absolutely its a Christmas movie. In my house, we've watch Die Hard on Christmas day since it was first released. it makes a fun distraction from all the fuss and stress that's led up to the day. What cha think?

Back to actual fun stuff.

Now they're saying all 45,000 sold out in 12 hours netting Trump $4.45 Million. Things that make you go Hmmmm....? https://imgur.com/gallery/mCU8smq

I carry a Streamlight Micro-stream in my pocket every day. Very small and doesn't take much space. Yet bright enough for my needs. When I was working, I carried a Streamlight Stylus in my shirt pocket. Again, small but plenty bright enough.

I've seen a couple of posts around the web about Trump's "Collector Cards" that say nobody, not even the most loyal Trumper, would be stupid enough to buy that. Speculation is that its a way to launder his illegal money and avoid uncomfortable questions. All I know is that I sure as Hell ain't buying any of that junk.

I don't think I've ever regretted selling a car or truck. I tend to keep 'em until they're plumb used up. As a young man, I never could afford the hot cars. The only muscle car I ever owned was a 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger with that wicked little 340 in it. Granted, it was the fastest car I ever owned, but I spent more time fixing that POS than I did driving it. I was happy to see that one go. Other than that, my vehicles have always been basic, reliable transportation. My current truck is a 2003 F-150 that I've owned since 2006. It suits me to a "T" and ain't going nowhere. However, after the first of the year I will be putting up for sale my late wife's car. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. My wife was disabled and didn't drive it much. For the last 12 years, I've just used it as a spare vehicle. Excellent condition and only 70,000 miles. It has sentimental value, but I just can't justify keeping it any more. Its time for it to go.

The real question is where's the rest of the body? Can they still get viable DNA from it? I'd think they would be looking carefully at where this salt came from and who else bought from that same supply.

I can't say exactly why, but I'm gettin' kind of a Remington vibe off that. Maybe a store brand? Sears, J.C. Penny, Western Auto or such?

I only own one pistol with a brace. Its in 9mm and the brace was factory original equipment. So what happens here? is there any Grandfather provision? The brace was legal when the gun was sold to me. How can it be illegal now?

In a couple of the videos they actually did say this was in Memphis. I find it interesting that I have heard absolutely nothing of this as I'm right next door. I don't remember seeing anything in local news about this. Also that none of our Memphis members seem to know anything of this. Is this being covered up? OK, seems simple enough. Carlo was in the wrong place at the wrong time and got caught up in this by accident. His property was illegally seized and is not being returned. ATF is dead wrong here and needs to be held accountable. Especially as to where these firearms are and their current disposition. Do they even still have them in their possession? Or have they magically disappeared as seized firearms have been known to do? Most of us have long felt that ATF is completely out of control. This is just one more example. However, that last video seems to question if Carlo is completely innocent or not? Has he been conducting a business in selling firearms or not? Just how many is too many? That is a question that has been asked for years without an answer. What's more interesting is that Carlo may have been on ATF's radar for this. But as private sales are not required to be recorded in TN, how does ATF know if he's sold too many? What got this guy noticed and why was ATF looking? Lots of questions and damned few answers.

True gunsmiths are a dying art form. A real gunsmith can take any gun, regardless of make, model or age, and do any repair necessary up to and including making new parts as needed. They can work wood or metal and build a beautiful and accurate firearm from scratch. Now a days these masters are few and far between. As mentioned, most of the "gunsmiths" out there today are simply parts changers. I consider myself to be a pretty fair hobbyist. I do most of my own work and have built a couple of nice custom guns. What I know, I'm very good at because I took the time to read, study and practice. I also take my sweet time and pay very close attention to details. But I don't know near enough to consider myself any kind of gunsmith. My pride and joy is this S&W Model 28-2 converted into a .45 Colt Snubbie. This project took about 2 years to complete and was a valuable lesson in how to fix my own mistakes.

It seems that one of these stories pops up just about every year. A quite common version is that a loaded firearm is carelessly laid on a vehicle seat and then the dog jumps in hitting the trigger. There's no excuse for poor gun handling.

You gonna be in the west end anytime soon?

Last I heard license plate readers were having a hard time with the new plates that came out this year. It seems the the white letters on the blue background is very hard for them to pick up well. There has even been talk of changing the plate design again.

Yep, I never have liked the idea of a curved steel butt plate on a rifle. I hurt just thinking about it. This guy made the butt cover for my .45-70 and It helps a lot. The guy does outstanding work. He can also do anything from just plain to real fancy. Lever Gun Leather