Chucktshoes

****To be on the actual topic**** I too am glad the murderer is dead. These stories are why I carry. The murderer’s death, the effectiveness of the legal system, and all the other issues are secondary to the fact that a wife and child are now without a husband and father. I can’t be a provider and a protector for my family if I’m not alive. That’s not to blame the victim, but a self reminder to fight with all I’ve got to be there for them.

Most forensic “science” isn’t science. It’s complete bunk. In fact, it is more and more accepted that the only reliable, repeatable science is DNA. Pretty much everything else is junk. I only bring this up to emphasize the point that any DA or Judge that denies defendants access to DNA evidence from old crimes is not interested in justice or actually finding guilty parties, only upholding convictions. This is a pretty decent article that delves into the problems with the fanciful imaginary world of forensics. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/reversing-legacy-junk-science-courtroom

Update, delivery made this morning. Nashville, y’all still got some work to do about your drainage issues.

While I was at my daughter’s birthday party my codriver was attempting to deliver a load at a warehouse near the Nashville airport. In the middle of the unload they stopped and told him they were all going home because of the flooding on the property. Before he could get the trailer sealed back up and rolling the water was above his knee. Hoping there is still a facility to deliver the rest of the product to tomorrow.

I think this writing has been on the wall for a while.

Awesome. Congrats.

I’m trying. I’ve been buying plenty of guns and gear. I can’t do it all by myself though.

As a general rule, I do my best to avoid interaction with pendejos.

I like Texas, but they ain’t all they’re cracked up to be.

Stop the Bleed Knowing how to patch holes is as important (if not more so) than making them.

While I’ve still been purchasing ammo (at reasonable prices because I refuse to pay panic prices) I’ve also picked up a bunch of target stands, shot timer, a SIRT gun, dry fire mag, and some electronic targets because I’m going to get serious about my shooting. It’s past time to stop shooting and start training. I’m going to make the ammo I do use count for more than turning money into noise.

Breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth. I find neck gaiters to be the most comfortable face covering. I’ve got four different ones right now that I rotate through. It helps cut down on odors and what not from a dirty face covering. Always having the same one and not washing it is just bad hygiene.

I’m really not big on the masks as a general rule. I have serious doubts about their stated utility. That said, I’m loving taking advantage of not having my face on every security camera and available for every piece of facial recognition software used on those videos. I generally walk around with my face and head covered up like I’m about to rob a bank. It’s kind of fun. Edited to add: See? Told ya I look ready to rob a bank.

They have several different levels of coverage. I went with the premium option as the odds are if I have to make use of the service, it will be in a state other than TN. Some of those states could end up being very, very expensive as they are non-permissive environments. I also purchased coverage for my wife at a very discounted rate by bundling it with mine.

I went back and forth on it for a while. After the events of the last couple months, and the fact that I travel all 48 CONUS states, I decided that it would be a wise idea to get some carry insurance. Ultimately I decided to go with USCCA.

I’ve found this to be the case in my travels as well.

Will do.

He’s a good time.

What the hell? This is why. https://www.housingwire.com/articles/spike-in-lumber-prices-boosts-construction-costs/ This is obnoxious as I’m needing some lumber for target stands. Crap.

Looks like I need to go to Miami. I’ve been wanting one of those tickets from somewhere, anywhere. This far I’ve not managed to get one. It’s disappointing.

I always love these threads. You have someone from out of state asking about shooting on their own property outside the city limits (usually from a commie state). They are invariably met with confusion as everyone from here is basically like “why couldn’t you? It’s your property.”

Barring that, invite the deputy when he shows up.

Finally got to my mailbox to pick mine up. The knife is light, and very handy. The sheath is crap, but era correct. I’m quite happy with it. I’m probably gonna have a kydex sheath made for it that’ll mate up to my plate carrier.