Grayfox54

I'm a huge believer in individual freedom. I don't believe anybody should have the authority to tell any individual what they can or can't do with their own body. The choice to get or not get an abortion is between the woman, her conscience and God. Frankly, its nobody else's damned business. Abortion is not and never should have been a legal issue. Its a moral issue.

I've always preferred the Jackson show over Memphis. Memphis is mostly overpriced ARs and plastic pistols. At Jackson you get a much wider variety of stuff to choose from including some older, collectible guns. But like all gun shows, how good it is just depends on who decides to show up and what they bring. Besides, RK lost their venue in Memphis. Nothing scheduled there for the rest of the year and who knows when they'll get back to Memphis?

In my old job I was required to be outside in all kinds of weather. I don't do well when its cold. I went with the Carhart extreme cold gear. Not the lighter stuff. Get the clothes rated for extreme cold. It never let me down.

This is the hot topic right now. Politicians are scrambling and trying to please both sides. Don't expect anything to actually happen.

Another classic that every serious shooter should own.

OK so Bolsonaro is scum. But so are most world leaders. Nothing new there. It doesn't alter the fact that easing private ownership of guns resulted in a large drop in murder rates.

Interesting. I checked The Lulz profile and under "Military" he said NO. Yet he uses military terms. Probably learned playing Call of Duty. Also "I'ma" is social media slang mostly used by the younger crowd. I also looked up Lulz in the urban dictionary: "lulz 1. A corruption of 'lol' or a purpose misspelling of 'lol'. 2. An idiotic excuse to do ANYTHING offensive or disturbing (and as such, funny) used mostly by Chantards (4chan, IIchan, etc.) Gaiafags, or any usual member of Encyclopedia Dramatica. 3. Something funny that is caused at the expensive of others. File these under things that make you go Hmmmmm.

Military term. You pop a smoke grenade to let your helicopter pick up locate your position and get you out. Yeah, the way he used it sounded kinda dumb to me too.

On the NBC evening news, they brought up the fact that before the shooter could even buy a gun, he had to apply for and receive an Illinois FOID (Firearms Owner ID) card which required a background check. Further, He applied at age 18 and his father had to sign the form confirming his approval. If he's 21 now, that means that his FOID was approved in 2019, the same year of his previous Police encounters. Yet, he received his FOID and it was never revoked.

JustEd is correct. Every gun has its own unique personality. What works perfectly in one gun, may not work at all in another of the same make and model. All you can really do is experiment with different ammo. First requirement is reliability. Second is accuracy. Most any quality self defense round will get the job done. With the current ammo situation, I'd suggest you buy a box or two and give them a try. If one is reliable, use that. At some later time when prices and availability are better, you can fine tune then. BTW: hardball has worked successfully for over 100 years now. Don't sell it short.

Back on topic. I saw in the news this morning that the shooter has confessed. He gave details and said it was planned in advance. While driving around after the shooting, he came across another celebration in Madison, Wis. He contemplated shooting it up with the 2nd rifle, but decided against it because he hadn't had time to research and plan for that. He had two previous encounters with LE. From the story: "The first incident was in April 2019, when police were called a week after a reported suicide attempt, and mental health professionals spoke to Crimo and his family. The second incident was in September 2019, when a family member reported that Crimo was threatening to “kill everyone.” Police responded and confiscated 16 knives, a dagger and a sword." Illinois has a red flag law, yet this whacko wasn't on the "No Buy" list. Therefore he purchased a total of 5 guns legally.

I'd be looking for a different FFL. Denials happen all the time and are usually nothing more than a minor error that gets sorted out fairly quickly. Any FFL that wants to charge you twice is a crook. I'm also in Bartlett, who is this guy you're dealing with? I'd like to know so I can avoid him.

Not just buzz words. MSM is actively using these words to promote fear and to push their own agenda.

So this is the argue with Daniel thread now?

Speculation as far as I know. MSM just loves to stir the pot. We'll just have to wait and see.

I'd rather take a serious ass whuppin' than move. I moved for the last time 30 years ago. I plan to die right here where I am.

For the record, I don't like Daniel either and frankly wish he'd just move on. However, AFAIK he hasn't committed a ban worthy offence. He just pisses people off. OTOH, preaching to the choir gets old and boring. Its good to have an opposing viewpoint now and then. What does bother me is that when a thread goes completely off topic because people can't seem to get along with each other, Surly all of you have had to deal with someone you just infuriates the Hell outta ya, but there's nothing you can do about it. Think of Daniel like that and move on. Now can we please get back to the subject at hand?

Getting back to the original subject..... I just saw reports that the rifle was purchased legally. The shooter was dressed in women's clothing. Most likely to hide his many tattoos. He climbed down off the roof and blended into the crowd to make his escape. He walked to his Mother's house and took her car. PD put out info on shooter and vehicle. A good citizen saw and reported the car. PD made a traffic stop and shooter was taken into custody peacefully. A second rifle was found in the car. He may be crazy or just plain evil. But the shooter ain't stupid.

I;m going to be there all day Saturday table sitting with a friend. Just two old guys with one table. I'll place a small pic of the TGO logo on the table. Feel free to drop by and say Howdy.

Saw where a person of interest has been detained. He is the person named by police, but not yet identified to be the actual shooter. Garufa: where did you see it was an AR? I know it was a rifle and it was found at the scene, but I've seen no mention of what kind.

BUMP. Taking it to the gun show next weekend. Get it while you can.

Cold patch asphalt. You can get it at most hardware stores.

Completely agree about the two piece guide rods. Those damned things are downright dangerous. I once bought a 1911 that had one, Shot it and when I field stripped it for cleaning, the rod was almost unscrewed. It didn't go back in the gun.

I bought the Mag-Pul version a couple of years ago. I've been happy with it. Now you just need to dress it up a little.