| Author | Message | ||
     Ducbsa |
Zhuo Bai-Den lied? https://pjmedia.com/instapundit/458725/ | ||
| Rick_a |
It's what leftists do. Well, politicians in general, but leftists have it down to a science...or at least they think they do... Just assume we're all ignorant and/or willing to believe whatever is said. | ||
| Rick_a |
One of these will be mine. Hope to get a shipping notification soon.  pix530853484 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr The "Compac" grip. It's my favorite snubby grip for a waistband gun.  Desantis makes a good holster for the money. Can usually be found at a reasonable price. I'm not delving into a Turkish holster again. Not worth the modest savings. I'm getting one of these in black:  I'll be selling off all my 357 and 40S&W ammo in mixed lots. | ||
| Court |
Like I have long said. . . . If you are going to carry and make the decision to employ a firearm . . . You better have 2 rounds down range before your adversary sees you. The old “holding a gun on each other” is cowboy comedy from the movies. https://nypost.com/2021/07/02/motorcyclist-pulls-g un-in-road-rage-gets-killed-by-other-driver/ | ||
| Ourdee |
Ed Zachary | ||
| Rick_a |
Are you talking about defending yourself or assassination, Court?  Better to be judged by twelve than carried by six?  | ||
| Aesquire |
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/heavily-armed- rise-moors-members-standoff-between-massachusetts- police-i-95 So far, the press is trying to spin this to harm your rights, but their racist training is short circuit brain freezing them. And since reporting is idiotic, I have no opinion. Few facts to form one. | ||
| Rick_a |
Meh. All of those sovereign citizen groups are unnecessarily wacky. According to my late grand uncle, there is some Moorish decent on my dad's side...though I'd rather not be associated with those weirdos in any way. | ||
| Aesquire |
Re: Road rage incident Seems the SUV driver might deserve a prosecution for assault with deadly vehicle. The bike rider, otoh, invited being shot by threatening the SUV driver's family. Don't see any good guys here if the story is accurate. A gun isn't a magic wand that creates obedience. It's a deadly weapon and openly approaching you with gun in hand in a threatening manner is perfect justification for self defense. I'll point out they get really upset if you shoot cops pointing guns at you. They have legal authority and protection, which is why they must be held to a higher standard. Review Sheep, Wolves & Sheepdogs. I have zip respect for a road rage indulging person swerving to cut off a motorcycle, out of jealousy and self righteous indignation. Not that I approve lane splitting illegally for mere convenience. ( in emergency, do what you must to stay alive, ) btw, it's not legal in NY. That said, I have on occasion driven out of my lane to block people about to cram into a lane reduction, and can only hope I have the judgement to do so only for life saving, not annoyance. Risky & probably stupid. And I've blocked idiots trying to pass a school bus discharging passengers. No apologies for that at all. I'll force you to ram me or stop to save lives. Better to be judged by 12? Yes. There isn't a lot of win in any self defense action, except not being dead & still having living children. But that's Important. | ||
| Rick_a |
All ye need to know. Another group trying to be something special. We all have the same rights, idiots (depending on your state and local jurisdiction). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-ykcT066gJI Another group of attention seekers. | ||
| Rick_a |
I get unnecessarily cut off and passed by pickup drivers around here frequently...and people in large engined sedans always want to race. I'm driving a 100HP econobox. Sorry you find it so threatening  I'd want to do a turbo or engine swap just to stop people from passing me on the right from the turning lane. Being behind a subcompact vehicle appears to threaten their ego and affect their sense of personal security somehow. I think I could win in a drag race if I launched at 4 grand or so...but they're not worth the clutch wear. On the highway I've just learned to expect that nobody will move right and larger vehicles will tend to claim the right of way regardless of traffic laws and circumstances. Road rage is for underdeveloped minds. | ||
| Rick_a |
People who do things like that are a special kind of subhuman. | ||
| Aesquire |
Road rage is for underdeveloped minds Yep. My wag/theory is that it's a toxic combination of Id & perceived anonymity. Like Internet crud. Don't get me wrong, I've got a temper, I'm no saint. But I don't threaten people, ever. I don't troll, much.  ( you may differ ) And I do try to remember someone driving badly, or aggressively, might be having a bad day, or be lost, or... I can't control their behavior. Only mine. | ||
| Rick_a |
After a couple decades on motorcycles and a couple years in a very small car, I feel like I'm a glutton for punishment  Though I will say, people seemed intimidated by the Buell and seem to like intimidating me on the Suzuki. People are weird. | ||
| Rick_a |
Dupe. (Message edited by Rick_a on July 04, 2021) | ||
| Rick_a |
Well, after selling some premium handguns...I have this. It's really not half bad. It came with some loose grip frame screws. Shoots low with 130 grain ammo. Have no 158's to try out. Recoil is brisk, but relatively comfortable. I don't hate it  20210706_134419 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr  20210706_150550 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr  20210706_150847 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr | ||
| Rick_a |
Also, with my newfound wealth I decided to upgrade my machete. I've always wanted a sturdy, two handed blade...and this is mostly that. It's a Cold Steel 21" two-handed Latin machete. It looks like a bigger, sturdier regular machete, and that's all I really wanted.  20210707_134523 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr It's a bit sturdier than the bent up, 18" example I have.  20210707_074908 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr Size comparison.  20210707_074809 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr It's also a last ditch weapon, because if the rifle, shotgun, and handguns are exhausted, things have surely gone wrong. | ||
| Ducbsa |
https://www.ammoland.com/2021/07/fbi-data-number-m ass-shootings-10-times-lower-than-media-reports/#a xzz700nnUYfs | ||
| Rick_a |
The media has their own agenda to sell. Been that way for decades. Hasn't been as blatant until recently. | ||
| Court |
>>>>>> It's also a last ditch weapon, because if the rifle, shotgun, and handguns are exhausted, things have surely gone wrong Ya think? | ||
| Ducbsa |
Sort of like the Alamo. | ||
| Rick_a |
I'm ready for most any contingency, though I'm currently devoid of an anti material rifle. | ||
| Rick_a |
My Charter Arms shoots low with all ammos. I can either adjust my sight picture or have it fixed. Not sure which I'm going to do. For now I've gotta place the front sight dot atop the rear sight plane. It's not so bad.  | ||
| Chauly |
L-39? | ||
| Rick_a |
Well, it's on the way back to the manufacturer. It was shooting a full five inches low at just seven yards, and that's a bit much. | ||
| Rick_a |
Apparently the ATF is implementing a "one strike" rule for FFL holders that has everyone nervous...as in, one infraction and they pull licenses. I think if you're not deliberately engaging in criminal activity you should get a pass. | ||
| Ducbsa |
Does that prevent the FFL from being innocent until proven guilty? Up to now, there has been some "Prosecutorial discretion" that addressed that. | ||
| Rick_a |
I think it would require a lot of lawyering and such. Usually they find constructive ways to keep businesses from fighting back. | ||
| Ebutch |
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| Rick_a |
According to socialists, capitalism has killed more. Not sure if a joke or if serious. |
