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Today I was promoted to Sergeant Major in the Army. My wife was the one to pin/patch me. If it wasn't for her and all the Soldiers that have worked with me current and in the past I would have never made it. I'm sitting in my office with a huge smile on my face. Don't worry I know the Commander will come wipe it off my face in a minute. LOL

Christie is looking after his state. That's what the people elected him to do. Anything else is bs.

[quote name='TrickyNicky' timestamp='1351902491' post='838043'] WTF was that? I'm confused, are you alright? [/quote] No he's dead. Proves the "inter" part of internet extends very far indeed - OS

I am amazed with some of the responses here. I know it is naive to hope that gun owners want to raise the next generation to be responsible, yet I see many responses that state how they prefer to sit and reason with a child that has not sense of reason or logic at that age. I have to ask, do you folks even have children? If you do, are you raising them, or do you drop them off at the baby sitter, grandparents, daycare all day? To the OP, if it were me, I would keep my nose out of it. I would find a way to support myself, and my girlfriend, I would move out of my grandparent's house and then avoid contact with my white trash family. If that sounds harsh to anyone, let me explain a few things... I am the oldest of six. I was beaten on a daily basis until I was 17 and I finally swung back. I have been on my own since that day. I have slept in gutters. I am currently a parent of a well behaved child that scores well on tests, socializes well and is considered a model student. I have cut all ties with my family. I have three sisters. None of them have custody their children. One is a drunk, one is a meth head and the other eats pills like M&Ms. I have two brothers. Neither of them have custody of their children. One is a homeless drug addict and the other one slings a hammer long enough to get money for his next high. I am the only sibling of the six to have a healthy home. I couldn't do that if I spent all my time worrying about how they live their lives. I have a good job. In this economy, it might even be considered a great job. I have a good wife. And as I mentioned I have a great daughter. And believe it or not, when she misbehaves, she gets spanked. Or as we call it in our home, 'Whupped.' I understand that might be a foreign concept to some folks here, but I have a feeling that there are more than a few like minded folks here. After all, this site isn't about growing alfalfa sprouts and driving a Prius, nor is it about how best to get a government check while watching Springer all day.

[quote name='personDJ' timestamp='1351876007' post='837827'] I fell sorry for folks that think they are doing good by employing violence. What do you think you are teaching by hitting another human. Never hit children. Never hit anyone unless it's for self defence. [/quote] There is a strong difference between disciplining your child and "employing violence". And yeah yeah... violence has never solved anything. Except slavery, fascism, Nazism, Communism...

I think he may have broken something... May want to get that checked out.

[quote name='Erik88' timestamp='1351908060' post='838099'] Mav, hate to say it but Americans were stupid enough to elect him once I have no doubts they will do it again.[/quote] We have the Bush administration to thank for that. They could have pulled Hitler from the grave, stamped "Democrat" on his forehead, and he would have beat any Republican candidate. There was no wa in hell this country was going to vote for a Republican after the **** Bush got us into.

You're going to hate this post when that buzz wears off.

I have zero sympathy for them. Call me cold I guess

Someone please remind why I am supposed to give a crap? Let them act that way, and leave them to their own devices.

Unless there's more to it than you've posted, I'd suggest you keep quiet and let her be a good parent. Discipline is a part of that.

"You don't want to go there," Thompson implored. "This will end badly. I can break a tooth with this .380"

Guys: Just thinking about the possibility of having a legal seminar to discuss the following: 1. General self-defense legal issues; 2. Aftermath issues; 3. Evidence and jury issues; 4. Hiring an attorney; 5. Hiring experts; and 6. Potential civil suits. Might add another topic or two if people really want to hear information on another topic. This would be held in Franklin (most likely), but would be a free event. I also promise not to make it an infomercial. Really just gearing this toward expanding knowledge of TGO members. If you have any interest, please let me know. Probably would do this on a Saturday (or possibly a Sunday afternoon). If there's sufficient interest, might do it a couple of times.

I was talking to a friend yesterday about what we need to survive a while. Food, water, shelter, heat and protection. As I was talking to him I realized that the 300 might be a perfect survival caliber and why the 223 can be problematic compared to the 300. I am not talking just an AR only but single shots and bolt actions as well. The 300 uses less powder to launch a larger, heavier bullet with more energy. This saves powder in the long run. And because it is a larger caliber you can use a wider variety of powders to load it. You can use ANY bullet designed for any 30 caliber rifle. It can be a bullet for a 30 Carbine or for a 300 Winmag. The 300 will be able to use it. This makes finding bullets for reloading easier. It is easy to cast bullets for the 300. Casting 22 bullets can be troublesome and on top of that you cannot push then to 223 velocities if you do. The 300 does not push the cast bullets hard enough to be a problem in most cases. You do not need to stock up on bullets that will only work with one caliber. You can stock up on lead that will work with most calibers. Cast bullets will expand like most quality jacketed SP's or HP's. Brass is just as common as 223 because it is made from 223. And it will last just as long. And in a worst case scenario you can pick up empty 223's laying on the ground and make 300 brass. You can load it with 50 grain round balls at very mild velocities to hunt squirrel, you can load slow, heavy (over 200 grain) loads for use with a suppressor or fast loads for hunting larger game. Within all useable ranges the 300 has more energy and punches a bigger hole in the targer. And does so with a shorter barrel. With an AR any accessory or component that will work with a 223 will also work with a 300. Be it magazines, bolts, gas blocks, you name it and it will work. I was never a fan of the 300 until I really started reading into it. And then once I got my first and started reloading for it I realized this caliber is pretty amazing. I can say that if I had to pick one caliber the 300 would be it. I would pick it over the 223 any day of the week. Dolomite

Due to the Rut (breeding season), accidents involving deer are increasing at an alarming rate. I've posted some info provided by GEICO insurance company. Read on to learn the latest statistics and a few tips for making your drive through deer country as safe as possible. Deer Statistics Dawn and dusk are the times you are most likely to encounter deer along the roadside. Deer breeding season runs from October through early January, and during this time they are highly active and on the move. This is when deer-vehicle collisions are at their peak. Though deer may wander into suburban neighborhoods, they are most frequently found on the outskirts of town and in heavily wooded areas. As pack animals, deer almost never travel alone. If you see one deer, you can bet that there are others nearby. Preventive Techniques The two most important ways to avoid a deer-vehicle collision are: slow down and SLOW DOWN. If you are driving through an area known for high deer populations, slow down and observe the speed limit. The more conservative you are with your speed, the more time you will have to brake if an animal darts into your path. Always wear a seatbelt. The most severe injuries in deer-vehicle collisions usually result from failure to use a seatbelt. Watch for the shine of eyes along the roadside and immediately begin to slow. Use your high beams whenever the road is free of oncoming traffic. This will increase your visibility and give you more time to react. Deer can become mesmerized by steady, bright lights so if you see one frozen on the road, slow down and flash your lights. Some experts recommend one long blast of the horn to scare them out of the road, as well. Pay close attention to caution signs indicating deer or other large animals. These signs are specifically placed in high-traffic areas where road crossings are frequent. If you're on a multi-lane road, drive in the center lane to give as much space to grazing deer as possible. Encountering a Deer Never swerve to avoid a deer in the road. Swerving can confuse the deer on where to run. Swerving can also cause a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles, take you off the roadway into a tree or a ditch, and greatly increase the chances of serious injuries. Deer are unpredictable creatures, and one that is calmly standing by the side of the road may suddenly leap into the roadway without warning. Slowing down when you spot a deer is the best way to avoid a collision. However, if one does move into your path, maintain control and do your best to brake and give the deer time to get out of your way. Don't rely on hood whistles or other devices designed to scare off deer. These have not been proven to work. If you do collide with a deer (or large animal), call emergency services if injuries are involved, or the local police if no one is injured, but damage has been caused to your property or someone else's. Never touch an animal that is in the roadway. Report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible. Unlike that fictional driver from the car commercial, knowing what to do when you encounter a large animal on or near the roadway can be a life-saver. Keeping calm and driving smart improve your chances of avoiding a collision and staying safe on the road. Safe traveling! In my experience, If I spot a deer with my "high beams" on, I go to "low beam" very quickly, and the deer seem to be more willing to move out of your way. Most importantly.......SLOW DOWN!!!! Dave S

[quote name='OhShoot' timestamp='1351909543' post='838114'] No he's dead. Proves the "inter" part of internet extends very far indeed - OS [/quote] Damn shame, I didn't know him well but... I'm gonna miss him. At least his spirit will remain with us in, well, spirit.

Romney has to win. I'm too damn old for a civil war

I'd LOVE to be wrong, but I still think O will win. Why? Because Amerika is stupid and begs to screw itself.

If you dont have kids then i dont think your opinion is valid in this thread. I was spanked as a kid, my parents never beat me, but id get my backporch painted red if i did something bad enough that called for it. I love both my parents and would do absolutely anything i could for them if they ever needed me to. I dont hold an ounce of hate or despise for either of them for spanking me. It sure did make me think twice about doing the same thing again. Some people are sounding awfully liberal in this thread lol.

Philosophically this sounds great. However, in a real SHTF scenario, seems to me your gonna be "living off the land". Your prey will probably be carrying .223/556 and 9mm. It is what it is.

The ability to have a 5.56 upper on hand in case you need to use that ammo makes the 300 even more attractive. That way you have a fall back if you can't make any reloads and are on the move.

[quote name='personDJ' timestamp='1351899900' post='838017'] You may come up with several reasons to hit children but the simple fact is children grow to be adults. when you hit children you are teaching an adult it is OK to hit others. Hitting children is against the law in this country as far as I know. If I am wrong then it should be. [/quote]I guess you can't tell the difference between the colors black and white either? Discipline is not hitting. If you can't understand a simple difference like that, I really don't think I am going to be able to explain any of the philosophies I hold to in life.

[quote name='personDJ' timestamp='1351899900' post='838017'] You may come up with several reasons to hit children but the simple fact is children grow to be adults. when you hit children you are teaching an adult it is OK to hit others. Hitting children is against the law in this country as far as I know. If I am wrong then it should be. [/quote] Spanking is not hitting. Hitting a child is abuse, spanking is not. It's like suing the Drill instructor for verbal abuse or arresting a parent for putting their kid in timeout with a kidnapping charge.

i like to restore chevys and old coke machines. this is my 55 i finished acouple of years ago. [img]http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/coke_012.jpg[/img]

Spanking has its time and place.. Its an effective tool just like a time out,or taking toys away. Ours got a few spankings.. He doesnt resent us ,doesnt torture kittens and is never cussed at us or is violent. He does came to understand that when he got spanked that he was wrong and that was punishment..he might have giotten 3 spankings in his life. He is in the Airforce and calls everyone Ma`am or Sir... Spanking isnt some evil torture ..its part of growing up ..it was when I was a kid and it was part of our parenting...

[quote name='luke9511' timestamp='1351876235' post='837833']she does not spank him on the butt and i have not been around him much but he used to have cuts on his legs ALL the time and she has said its cause he falls ALOT her words not mine[/quote] My son is three. I have never seen him without cuts and bruises on his legs since he learned to walk. Also, to the comment regarding not feeding him if he refuses food; so what? That's what you're supposed to do in order not to raise a spoiled little brat of a child, like i see everywhere I go. My son goes to bed without dinner all the time. If he doesn't eat what I give him, he doesn't eat. That isn't child abuse smart guy. Kids can't starve by refusing food now and then. They will get hungry enough to eat eventually. Trust me. The parents that give in to this tactic are being manipulated by a child, and that is the reason we have so many obese children... because the parents claim all they will eat is french fries and Coke. They will eat veggies if they have to. Trust me. Now, only you can be the judge of what's going on there, but make sure it isn't just your own sense of importance driving you, as in "I wouldn't do it that way." If you really think there is a problem, grow a pair talk to the mom about it like an adult. Not in an accusatory argumentative fashion, like an adult. Don't go running off to the State. Last thing, do you have any kids?

Don't hit anywhere other than the backside. Other than that, wear them out. That's why this country is full of whiny mamby pamby sissy mary piss ants. It's not fair. THe other kids don't like me. My parents don't love me. Stupid little brats. There's a reason kids are so stupid, parents lack the spine to prepare them for a world that doesn't care about their stupid worthless feelings. How they feel inside does not put food on the table. Amerika has successfully raised the largest group of cowards in the history of man. Solomon told you everything you need to know about raising kids. He knew more than Dr. Spock's idiot ars ever did. [i]Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.[/i] [i]Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.[/i] [i]He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. [/i] [i]A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.[/i]

I spent 35 + years in the construction industry. The unions own the northeast; from the county, state, and municipal side to the construction trades. I say let 'em sit in the dark; since they like the union so much. As others have posted; some of the smarter ones of 'em will do a bit of thinkin about this. The real smart ones will move out of that dammed cesspool. The ones that like it up there can stay up there. I say, let 'em sit in the dark if they want too. leroy

A President will never be impeached for not using the military against civilians of another country. All the people of this country can do is not reelect him on Tuesday.

Spanking it a touchy subject. I'm all for it, FOR THE RIGHT REASONS. The goal of the spanking is to teach discipline. Spanking every day = obviously your approach to discipline is wrong, and misguided. IMO - Spanking is the ultimate discipline and should be used as such. When it pains you as a parent to spank your child, that's discipline. If you start to feel anger/relief/enjoyment from spanking your child = borderline abuse. When a child is spanked in the heat of the moment, many times, it can turn abusive. I was taught to allow a good 45-60 minutes of timeout/stay in room/prepare for spanking, prior to the parent/guarding spanking. This not only allows the child to think about what they did and what is about to happen, it also allows the parent to calm down, talk with their child about what they did wrong, and issue discipline correctly with the correct mindset, instead of abusively and taking their rage/anger/resentment out on their child.

You can break them out of headlight mez with a horn or noise. Sometimes. I would not rely on it, but I have honked and had it work enough times to recommend at least giving it a try. It can't hurt, assuming you are slowing down and doing the other things as well, but again, do not rely on it, some deer will jump upon a horn and some will continue to stand there.

[quote name='PapaB' timestamp='1351860795' post='837690'] Sorry Robert but it's not just about whether it's his money on the line. I applaud the bank president for not letting the criminal get away with it. IMHO the bank president showed true courage and I wish there wasn't such a shortage of people like him in the world. [/quote]We'll just have to disagree I guess...wouldn't be the first time that's happened to me. Courageous or not, without exigent circumstances, I believe it's stupid to put your life and, when in a public place such as where this happened, other people's lives (all "380 jokes aside), at risk to protect property (in this case money)...even more so when it's not even your money you are trying to protect. To look at it another way, should an armed citizen be able to shoot and likely kill a thief if steeling is all he is in the process of doing? Are we in favor of capital punishment against someone whose only act was to steel $500K? If we aren't then by what right do we have to draw down on him? Should we ever draw our weapon if we don't have the legal and moral authority to discharge it? I say no, we should not and that is what I've been taught. Maybe that puts me in the minority but like the above, it wouldn't be the first time for that either! Am I glad the dirt bag criminal was caught? Sure I am...the banker acted and it turned out the way we all want such things to turn out but that doesn't mean the actions of the banker were either brave or appropriate (or even legal in a lot of states and looking at Missouri law, which is where I think this happened, his actions probably weren't legal there even though I would be surprised if any charges were filed since he didn't actually discharge his weapon - had he actually fired I would bet real money he would be needing to raise money for his legal defense fund).

I'm coming around to this same school of thought.

[quote name='Jonnin' timestamp='1351623928' post='836086'] This slam on the entire branch of gov't amused me: <Scott DesJarlais> accomplished something incredibly difficult. He has embarrassed the United States Congress," About time. Why is this clown still in office? [url="http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/19954683/tennessee-conservative-union-chairman-calls-for-scott-desjarlais-resignation"]http://www.wrcbtv.co...ais-resignation[/url] [/quote] The same reason crooks from both sides of the aisle are.

Congratulations Sergeant Major! I hope you always have commanders who allow you to save them from themselves.

Kinda makes me want to do business there if they're that gun friendly.

Guns? This is a GUN board? Crap, I thought it was a global warming forum....

There is a bit in the movie '2016' where Obama, while a senator, advised a man in Kenya who lost an election to have his followers riot. They did, in fact riot, claiming voter fraud. The man was given a created position of prime minister - this was rigged up by Kofi Annan, BO, and Condoleeza Rice - to stop the machete attacks, riots, etc. Obama has no problem with encouraging violence for political gain. Quietly? I don't think so.

Hoarding is a very subjective thing. More than one gun is hoarding to some people. No matter how small or large I make it a point to not talk about what or how much I own in public. My collection is no one's business but mine.

I think you have a problem. You can let me help by giving me say three and half your ammo stockpile. It's for the best. Really.

Robert45, As you are starting to see, Dolomite is a stand up, honorable and very helpful guy. As such you will be able to take his word and advice as the honest truth (because it will be).

He can’t do anything with the military against this country, if he loses the election he couldn’t take over a day care center. But he can issue pardons,Executive orders, and start wars in other countries. When any forward thinking company has a person in leadership give notice they take their keys, give them a pat on the back, thank them for their service, and walk them out the door…. Right then. There’s a reason for that and it should apply to the President. When the election results are certified, the winner should be sworn in. It’s insane to leave a President in Officer for nearly three months, especially one that has been voted out. We have too much going on in the world to leave someone like that in charge.

they have the crossbreed for the XDS @ D&T Arms. wish I had a XDS to put one in but......

Guys, I don't want to make this an advertisement, but there are a number of things to consider here. No offense to Mike, but I wouldn't just look to the best known criminal attorneys in town. In a self-defense case, you need an attorney who knows guns, gun training, and the right experts who can testify on your behalf. I know a LOT of really good defense attorneys who I would not use in a self-defense case. There are a number of ways to go about it, but I would suggest starting with one of the attorney advertisers on TGO. there is one in each division of Tennessee. There are also a few on here that are not advertisers, but are good attorneys who could handle a self-defense case. I think an initial call or email would allow you to ask what would be needed to "retain" that attorney. Each will have a different requirement for that. I am contemplating hosting a meeting where attendees could discuss self-defense law, aftermath issues, retaining attorneys, hiring experts, and similar issues. It would be held in Franklin, but would be a free event. I will post that in a different post to avoid hijacking this thread, though.

I was actually thinking of this, just didn't post it. Promise! Something like the M6 or the AR-7 would be awesome if it were a bit more functional than the AR-7. If I were buying it as a "survival rifle", I'd want it to be a bit more durable on the outside when it is in is "case". I'm thinking Magpul type polymer or something. Make it so you can run over it with a truck;) Seriously though, a .22 rifle that somehow stores in itself to become waterproof and float, while retaining accuracy and reliability, with the added ability to hold say, 200 .22lr rounds, would be AWESOME.

I don't seek out old silver coins but when I come across one I keep it. I buy 1oz silver Maple Leafs and American Eagle coins 10 or 20 at a time; somewhat as a hedge - the way I see it, silver is probably more scarce than gold, less expensive to buy and is needed in the manufacturer of a LOT of stuff. However, I mostly buy them because I like them and I just the way they "feel" when holding one.

I am waiting for the heads to talk like in Futurama...lol

I didn't really read a lot into the comic version of him (just was was on wiki). I am thinking he may have some grudge against the military in general. It was obvious his family (dead I am guessing) has something to do with his attitude. I really don't think they could have found a better actor to play his role either. Unless of course they could have got Liam Neeson haha.

Anyone just see the Governor take aim with the flat top AR without a rear sight... can't believe they didn't catch that one.

It is getting very rare to find any great liquor that's made by a person who makes it for the pride and not the money. There was a time when men would compete to produce the best in an area, to them having that honor was second to money. The shine wasn't made in aluminum submarines, and you didn't worry about lead salt, or old car radiators, or rats in the mash. They made it for themselves and friends and if they didn't know you, you never saw a Mason jar. I've been known to make a few pieces of copper over the years for some of the old friends in east TN, north GA, and the mountains of western NC. Many of them are gone now, and with them a craft that will never be fully realized. One common thread with all the old makers, their rigs were solid copper from the pot, thumper keg and the condenser. And each one had their ideas as to what worked best. Some wanted double wall condensers, others used worms, but no two would be the same unless it was from the same family. One thing that may surprise you, many of the old rigs were made with only a very minimum of solder which was 95/5 and not 50/50 when used. Just about all the pieces were fabricated using copper rivets and hammered seams and to do this without many leaks is a craft that you'll never see again. After doing metal fabrication for 45 years, I no longer get rough drawing from a friend, who has a friend, who needs a favor. The last copper piece I made was a model left over from scrap copper. So when I hear about good whiskey coming from a fancy bottle and cute name, I can look over at the copper pot... and grin.