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This is our son, and his lovely wife, winning not one but two awards during his recent Air Force leadership academy. We are so proud of our son. Only 2% win the Academic Excellence but on top of that he also won the Distinguished Graduate award. His Academic Excellence award was for having the highest academic scores of two training flights, 30 students. The Distiguished Graduate award is given to the Airman who displayed outstanding leadership during the course as voted by his peers. He is, and always will be, my hero.

I see a lot of this sort of stuff in my line of work. My advice to you would be, always keep your cool. Don't think you have to prove your manhood, no need to escalate things. Sure, he struck your car with his hand and that probably made you mad. Let it go. When you strap on that pistol, you've got to learn to be humble and very forgiving. I probably missed something , but I never got the impression you were in fear of your life in your situation.  As Jonnin pointed out, if your car is close enough that he can touch it, the other guy might have had a real concern about the proximity. Personally, I like to make eye contact with a driver before I'll walk behind a car like that, especially if I have a kid or wife in tow. While it sounds like you did the right thing, just remember there are always two sides to every story.  I'll play devils advocate here. Let's say he gets on TGO when he gets home and posts this:    "Just about had to pull on a guy. I'm still shaking. I have Parkinsons and it's hard to walk straight sometimes. I was in the parking lot at Rural King walking my grandson to the store when this jackass almost backed over us. I slapped the rear of his car to make him stop and he started swearing at me. Words were exchanged and he threatened to get out of the car and whip my ass. I'm pretty sure he had something in the car with him. He seemed all pissed off for no reason. When it was over he squealed off and almost hit two other cars. Started to call the cops but my grandson was already pretty upset. This guy is lucky he didn't try to get out of that car is all I can say. I'd hate to shoot someone over something this stupid especially in front of my grandson."   See how easy it is to make you the bad guy here? It's not worth losing everything financially or otherwise over words in a parking lot. If two guys try to car jack you or rob you in the parking lot, that's a whole other game, but something like you experienced was just simply not worth going to jail or spending every penny you have to defend yourself in court. Glad it turned out okay for you. 

The moment you strap on a weapon, you have to adopt the mindset of being the one to deescalate a situation - up to and even past the point of personal affront.     It's just not worth it.  

I can sum up Falling Skies for those of you who haven't watched it.   Tom Mason:  I'm going to go on a suicide mission Captain Weaver:  God D****it Tom Mason, that's a suicide mission Tom Mason:  I know but if we don't, this thing will happen Captain Weaver:  You come back in one piece Tom Mason, you hear me? Tom Mason:  I'm taking Pope with me... Pope:  Tom Mason, who do you think you are? Strutting around like you own the place? Tom Mason: We'll settle this score later, right now I need you   *some explosions later*   Pope:  Tom Mason, maybe I was wrong about you Captain Weaver:  Tom Mason you son of b****h, I knew you'd make it out alive Tom Mason:  If it wasn't for Pope, I may not have   *queue new alien with all consonants in name*   Tom Mason:  Mother of God.....   *next episode*   Tom Mason:  I'm going to go on a suicide mission Captain Weaver:  God D****it Tom Mason, tha....................

While I agree that one must keep one's cool as much as possible when carrying I don't know that there is never room for getting upset.  Based on what the OP said, I think of numbskulls in the Walmart parking lot, for example, who have their heads so far up their butts that they can see their own hearts beating, sometimes just wandering around in la-la land and, more often than not, with their cellphone to their ear as if it is surgically grafted there.  These idiots will walk past a vehicle (say a full sized van) without even looking to see if the next vehicle - the driver of which could not possible see them coming until they are actually behind that driver's vehicle unless said driver had Superman's x-ray vision - and then act like it is the driver's fault that he/she doesn't have ESP and the ability to read what little mind the numbskull has to know that said numbskull is about to pull such a numbskull move.  In a similar situation, I probably wouldn't have dropped an F-bomb but there is a very good chance, carrying or not, that I would suggest that the numbskull in question should remove his head from his butt and pay attention to where he was walking and to whether or not drivers would be able to see them before it was too late.  As a driver I try to pay attention to everything but sometimes it is simply impossible to see someone coming in a parking lot when there is a vehicle parked next to you that completely obstructs your view.  As a pedestrian, I try to keep that in mind and actually pay attention to my surroundings.  After all, in a conflict between a pedestrian and a vehicle it is the pedestrian and not the driver who will be a greasy spot on the pavement.

    Obama ordered NASA to have the moon tinted pink to celebrate the gay marriage victory ...       Careful now, you're treading dangerously close to "climate change" theory there ...

You no longer need a HCP to carry a loaded firearm in vehicle. Long gun or short Sent from the backwoods

  Heckuva cool story about these guys. The movie wasn't horrible either.

As an infrequent viewer, they can consider me as a nonviewer.

The Ruger American will provide hours of recreational marksmanship skills training but the Tula will make you feel good whenever you shoot it. I call both a win win. Congrats.

Thanks for the explanations.          Yep.  That's what happens when a game becomes a sport.        Walk throughs are one thing I've never really understood about IDPA.  If the whole idea is to improve your defensive pistol skills, doesn't a walk through largely defeat the purpose?  If you don't see and consequently don't neutralize a target, aren't you dead?  I understand there are guns involved and you can't just let people run around all willy nilly, but it seems like giving the shooters the number of targets and rounds they're expected to fire is way too much information. 

https://youtu.be/_K0sRkvX4KE

Too many titty babies in shooting sports lately...

The Brownells series is pretty straightforward.  For building a lower, you want #42-50 on this playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6yB5pDvYiiR1KVxS1yrjYr9u9SL31RL     They aren't kidding about all those parts.  I had a detent pin go airborne when I put together my lower.  I was on hands and knees for a few minutes looking for it.

  +1. Plus they're not trying to have a gun show or show off new products. They're looking for serious people to fill highly sought after job positions. That would be pretty hard to do with "Bubba" hanging out at the LGS talking bull about brand "X". Beretta's the oldest company in the world that's still in existence & has been building firearms for 500 years. I'd say they know a thing or two about how to run a business.

Glock 43, Taran Tactical +1 and +2 baseplates, Ameriglo Spartan night sights. My new favorite CCW pistol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

WHY?  Constant phone, tablet and desktop updates.  CONSTANTLY.   Every time I turn around, update this, update that.  The damn Playstation needs an update. Oh, now the phone needs another one.  Nope, iTunes won't work anymore until you let us screw it all up and make you learn to use a totally different layout. WTF could POSSIBLY need so much fixing?  If that ain't bad enough, WHY do they have to rearrange stuff every few months?  Just about the time I get used to the layout of my web browser, the update rearranges the location of all the functions.  Is there really a legitimate reason for this?  This thread need not devolve into an indictment of my own assbackward stupidity and unwillingness to accept change [but it will, and that's cool :cool: ]   Can any of you REALLY give one single LEGITIMATE reason why?  I doubt it.

How determined is determined?   A cordless grinder and a cutoff wheel, if they don't just cut the lock they'll cut the trunk floor around where it mounts and get it free later. 

Not cleansing, eradication of all the cultures the liberals find offensive. We are slowly loosing this battle and by the time we realize what they have done it will be too late.

  and donuts are about the only thing that car can do.

That is VERY nice. Proof you gotta pay to play, though. I'm too much a cheap skate for that, I guess I'd be more of a Henry Winkler price range. :) Someday I'm gonna break down and buy a NICE knife.

  Not pin, ejector (for the bolt).   Usually see that (and the rings) in bolt repair kit rather than general one. And no extractor in that kit either.   - OS

When I was a kid I was really into the Civil War and I had a confederate flag in my bedroom that stayed up for years. I even had it put on my class ring when I graduated. It was just what I was into... I liked the time period. It had nothing to do with slavery.   Same way with Vietnam... watching endless hours of Tour of Duty with my parents. and gleaning what little information my father wanted to share about his experience... I certainly wasn't into the tragedies of that war.   I still love the WWII era, Allies and Axis alike... it's just interesting. That interest has nothing to do with the terrible massacre of innocents the Nazi's performed....   When I see a Nazi flag or confederate flag, I see history, not hatred.   Of course, not everyone is like me. 

  I use these instructions too - I keep a printout of them in my 'Gun Stuff' box and dig them out when assembling.  It's a lot easier referring to this than trying to watch the videos on my phone.

SO, you're still using AOL?   :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:

I am pumped for the final and glad we got that incredible second goal last night to quiet any complaining about the PK call with the first goal. I was honestly disappointed with the play of Alex Morgan last night. She couldn't finish at all! No doubt Germany's goalie is excellent, but she blew two major opportunities in the first half that I think should have been goals. I'm interested to see who moves on after tonight's game. Haven't decided if I want to see a rematch from the 2011 final or to see us thump on England. My guess is USA vs Japan in the final again.

  I would have gotten at least two re-shoots at Manchester this past Sunday if mental mistakes allowable!  :rofl:

  Agree!  In the beginning of IDPA the focus was strong local clubs and their matches.  It was an environment to practice your conceal carry skills.  Today I feel its now driven by outside money looking to sponsor larger events in order to have an advertisement venue for their products.      This is the reason I no longer will SO a sanctioned match.  Somebody trying to get a match-bump to Sharpshooter, bitching you out over a cover call that you made (which the 75 - 100+ other shooters didn't have a problem with) is not my idea of good sportsmanship.       Yes.   For the Pro Shooters.   Once IDPA allowed sponsored shooters in its matches with their colorful NASCAR Shirts (It was once forbidden in IDPA to even wear a T-Shirt with a firearm industry logo) the focus shifted to these folks - - - just look at the IDPA website.  These Pros make money (cash bonus) from their sponsorships when they win or place in a sanctioned match.  The higher Tier the match is, the bigger the payout.     

It would....but they'll never do it.....

That Jeep Hell-Kittah is going to be nothing but SICK! AWD with that motor is going to be FAST! I can't wait to see the numbers when they get it done!

I'm heading to Alabama for the weekend as well, but I think I'll just stick to handguns with me.   I've searched for info before, but never found 100% sure if its legal to have a loaded rifle with you in AL… you do have to have a permit to carry to have any loaded weapon with you in your vehicle in Alabama.  Here in TN though, you can have rifles, shotguns, pistols, whatever in your car… no carry permit needed, unless your parking and leaving the weapons in a "gun free zone" parking lot.  In AL, signs don't carry weight of law.

Both the hellcat and the c7z06 are supercharged v8s, not twin turbos but still forced induction v8s. The hellcat is so ridiculous that I'm not sure GM or Ford will try to surpass it in pure numbers. I think Ford will simply try to make a better car with its lighter weight but less than 700hp. Not sure about GM but they do have the Lt4 @ 650hp they could drop in the 6th gen Camaro in either zl1 or z28 trim. Beyond 700hp is nearly impossible to keep under control in rwd . That much power needs AWD to be effective but a muscle car should be rwd. I'm anxious to see how the new Grand Cherokee with the Hellcat does. Trackhawk I believe it will be called. AWD + 707hp should be interesting even with that much weight.

Most of the "scenes" I've witnessed are due to one of two things. They either think they are better than others (ego problem) or its to attempt to make up for shooting poorly. Either way it's a lose-lose situation and all that comes from it is damage to the sport and fellow competitors. Nothing makes a person new to competitive shooting want to come back and play again like witnessing someone acting stupid because they think they are entitled to... Let your shooting speak for you, and if you have a bad day (which we all tank stages/matches at some point) take it as a learning and training opportunity to get better.

Good luck with that......

I the old saying sticks and stones may break my bones but.............. comes into play here

  Doubt anyone is going to be doing a TTV8 anytime soon when you can crank 600hp out of a V6 and still meet the ridiculous emissions requirements coming out from the EPA without being considered a gas guzzler.

**UPDATE - thanks to all for the advice. Based on a few reviews and feedback just placed an order for the Benchmade mini griptilian. Hopefully first knife in a life of many! Thanks again TGO!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  Now that's just not right!

Should have called the cops especially if he appeared drunk with a child in tow. Then he can example to the cops what he was doing in the parking lot drunk with a child.

if it's posted on the internet it must be true just filled up, 6.2L 17.3 MPH, WAHOO!!! :cheers:

There is a video somewhere online that recommends using adjustable pliers wrapped with electrical tape to install the roll pin for the bolt catch. That worked for me but the pliers did go through the tape and scratched my lower very lightly. Nothing a marker couldn't fix. If you choose to do it that way use duct tape or something thicker.

Turns out my friend, who is my doctor, knows Sam and Mack. So between us we will do all we can to get him shooting.

Guys I am not going to mess around here, so listen up:   -- There exists NO retail operation that hasn't let someone down, pissed someone off, or otherwise dissatisfied at least one customer.   -- The Internet makes it entirely possible for one unhappy person to malign a business to financially damaging degrees, just because they have an axe to grind.   -- The retail public these days (you and ME) can be some of the most ungrateful, demanding, whiney-assed babies any of us have ever seen.  What seems like no big deal to 9/10 people may be the end of the damn world for that 10th guy and then he starts grinding that axe (See point 2 above).       When it comes to complaining about not being recognized with a smile, or thinking a gun was priced too high, or ammo was too scarce, or someone didn't stroke your fur the right way, really that is all SUBJECTIVE to the person doing the griping.  But for some reason, misery loves company on the Internet and people are all too happy to jump into the dog-pile and ruin the reputation of a business and hurt the finances of the PEOPLE working at, reliant upon, and owning those businesses.   I'm really just sick of it.   And more importantly, when it comes to a paying vendor who SPONSORS this site, I just am not going to allow it.   If you have a legitimate beef with a sponsor of TGO, take it up with them privately.  If you think a sponsor poses a significant risk to the physical or financial well-being of the TGO members at large, present your case to ME PRIVATELY and I will consider it and take action if it is warranted.   But if you're just sour that someone had an item you wanted, at a price you weren't willing to pay... put on your big boy pants and realize that life isn't fair and a business can charge whatever they want.  It's capitalism, baby!  It's what makes America awesome.         Jeez frickin Louise!!!   Can't even have a nice thread congratulating two of our local shops on becoming an even bigger operation to serve the local shooters.  We've gotta sit around and figure out how we can eat our own.   :rant:

I had a Vista Blue 2008 GT500 and a Race Red 2013 BOSS 302. I miss the BOSS the most. :(

I'll be happy to put away the Confederate flag as soon as we as a country stop referring to black folks as African Americans. They're just Americans, dang-it. If they really want to eliminate that part of our history, then stop reminding everyone where they came from. Besides, most black folks I know don't relate one little bit to Africa or it's culture and heritage.

  Thanks, funny video by the way, I saw it when you first posted it a couple of months ago.

Me? I'd unload it, turn it in to the cops and let the person explain why they left their gun. I got plenty and don't want something that belongs to someone else.

Wow, 6 posts in and already calling members 'ignorant asses'. You won't be here long.

One question-does the castle law pertain to all USA beaches or are some states exempt-I mean can I build a castle on any of them and not go to jail :ugh:

That's a lot of plywood and recycled license plates!  ;)