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It's been said many times in many ways, but you have to prepare. I don't have millions of rounds like some of the pics I've seen here of walls stacked head high with cases and pallets full on the floors. But I have enough to allow me to shoot a bit(not that I get out much anymore anyway), and have a stash for the EOTWAWKI initial flareup. I figure if it really all goes to hell in that fashion and we're stormed here at home, I might get a few mags off before being overrun. Someone might get my pitiful little stash afterwards. But it will be a costly effort. Just a thought...maybe I could rig up a surprise for them. Hmm? I will not go alone, I can promise you that! EDIT Well, I guess I got a bit off topic with that little tirade. lol But I did learn over the last decade to buy when I could. Just wish I'd had the foresight last December to add a few cases to the stock wile we were seeing some really good pricing. And I will, if this doesn't go south on us all, try to buy some more...someday.

LOL!! That's very funny!

The flaw in this vest is the size...no gargantuan available for me. Otherwise it looks ok,

I actually have no experience with the Sig 365. From all the positive comments about it, perhaps I should look into it. How would you compare the felt recoil between the 2? I actually got rid of my 43X because it was painful to shoot with the early arthritis in my hands. have any experience with the 43X?

I love my Shield 9, and have had a love/hate relationship with the 43X. So...while digging around the safe, I rediscovered the XD9c and the M&P 9c. They were both highly loved in their day(with me anyway) before being put away. But maybe now is the time to bring them back out. The G19 is a possibility, although I did drop it for various reasons. But since the tensions of these days seem to worsen, I think the Shield may have to be rethought...strongly. I have a couple of full size pistols that I'm really fond of...PPQ, HKVP9, and Canik SFX, but all really too large for my comfort. Still, with cooler weather eventually getting here... Never carried a large flashlight, but again...maybe time to start.

So the short of it is that as a private citizen...a baton is a no-no. I thought this was still the case. Years ago, my late brother-in-law worked with a group training in the use of a baton for MPs. I thought it a viable backup, but with the caveat of needing to be in very good physical condition and knowledgeable in several forms of self-defense with non-lethal force. I guess the selling of batons by online organizations is comparable to the situation with switchblade knives years back...it's ok to sell them or to own one. just not to carry openly. So, as a decrepit old man, I'll stay with my carry pistol and the aluminum bat behind the door at home...and my cane when out walking. lol Thanks for the information on it.

Very good topic here. I've enjoyed it and been thinking on it as well. Point 1, I'm not a regular church goer. I know that's my failing. I intend to remedy that with my wife. Point 2, Dennis, I really liked your post. It's well thought out and asks the right questions. Too bad I don't have all the answers. But you are working in that direction, so I feel you are moving in a fashion you need to be. Your comment a bout a good CCW vest is very intriguing. I wore a lot of vests back in my high school days, But I was a much slimmer guy back then. lol Anyway I like vests and always like one with the few suits I own. I've seen some carry vests and not cared for most, but it's time to look again. I would say that one with a built in weapon/mag holder is my take for one, I think it's a bit less "look I got something to hide" than one long enough to cover for IWB/OWB carry. Just my thought on the matter. I recently ran across an old Galco shoulder rig I got in a` buy long ago. Really go me to looking at how I would use it. Being way too round, it of course doesn't fit right. I need to lengthen the belt hooks. I'm really liking this and a vest as something for me. I'm going to give it a try. With the "anything goes" in clothing these days, I believe and old guy like me can pull it off. Maybe. Point 3, Batons. I've really wondered about them. Are they legal for civilians? Heard yes and no on them. I like the idea of an expandable stick in my pocket or on a belt. Even in the hands of a novice, these can be a formidable weapon. Very close range though, and I'd think one had better be in good enough shape to not have it taken away on used on oneself. That could be very bad. So, in my rambling reply...any thoughts or comments? They will always be appreciated.

I live on the fringe of the liberal East Nashville. I've heard a few pro BLM comments from neighbors, and see many positive comments for BLM on the FB pages for some of my neighbors. Most the standard "police are evil, bullying innocents, etc." but no action. Lots of BLM signs in lawns as I drive thru. Worst thing in my immediate area was a young man trying doors last week. He spooked several people and many 911 calls went in. Don't know if he was picked up or not.

I'll add my Congratulations to the list as well. A strong and handsome face!

Oh great! Another way to confuse this old guy. Not enough to take away my best communicative devices! lol

Yes...we were. But memory issues seem to be cropping up on us now.

I LOVE IT!!! Is it wrong to say I'd like to have one?

I am so very sorry my friend. I hurt on this news. I'm tearing up even trying to type this. i know you loved Darby as much as humanly possible and that she returned that love. As TGO David said, the love of a dog is the closest to God's love we will ever experience until we are in His presence. Darby and Kasey are playing together now and just waiting for you to come home to them. Ok, full fledged cry now. I'm a softee with our companions. Later, Doug.

Yes, I've noticed the quickly increasing numbers of the protestors wearing military style vests lately. Makes you wonder about the source and who is providing them. Wouldn't seem that all these young people espousing peace and love would know how to acquire such equipment. My wife noticed the similar attire last night and asked if they were wearing "bullet proof vests", so I tried to explain what little I knew of them. Yes, I've thought about looking into it as well, but may be too late and expensive to acquire size vests and plates for an old fat man.

LOL! I like your rationale!

You got to be kidding! Surely not that particular ONE!

Well, I can't top Pain103, but I did find an M85 PAP and Smith 239 last year.

A CZ?

Think I'll "Like" this again!

I love this!

Can we send Flu shot aid to the Muslims and not tell them this for a year or so?

I believe it was CBS that also staged a fake scene in a hospital to show the extreme number of patients with Covid-19. There weren't enough actual patients, so they had staff lie down on gurneys and covered with sheets. Placed then in the ER staging areas and down the halls to make it look like a gigantic problem.

Yep. I understand. Been there...done that...got the t-shirt for it. And still doing it!

And one heck of a storage depot!

Got me on a technicality! lol