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I've never been saltwater fishing until last week. Although it was too rough to go way out where the big ones are, we still had a great time fishing over a sunken barge. We had to throw back all the triggerfish and red snapper because they weren't in season. We caught them as fast as we could get a line in the water. My youngest son often caught them two at a time! Here's what we got to keep. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0596_zpswqht4cyw.jpg.html][/URL] Sea bass, White snapper, and I forget what the one on the top right was. A restaurant next to the dock cooked them for us. Me with a red snapper. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0588_zpslqc9mgrg.jpg.html][/URL] My older son with a Remora. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0593_zps6ofgxtdu.jpg.html][/URL] My younger son with a triggerfish. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_0589_zpsfpu0ejxu.jpg.html][/URL] We must have caught close to 100 fish, and had a great time.

I really wish they'd STOP overdubbing the sound of a hammer being cocked whenever someone handles a Glock.

The very first high powered rifle I shot as a kid was my Dad's Savage Model 99e in .308 Win. Of course even then, it was amazing to watch my Dad shoot it, and train my younger brother and I the correct and safe way to handle weapons. I loved shooting his Rem 870, his Super Blackhawk .44 mag, his Security Six .357, his multiple .22 lr rifles and the Stevens 20 gauge single shot that was our first "my own" gun. But there was always "something" about that Savage. At that point in my life, I didn't have a favorite type of rifle as in bolt action vs lever action so I know it didn't have anything to do with my affection for this particular 99. I think most of it was just because it was Dad's, but a lot was because I watched him re-checker it and change the stock from the darker color to the almost blonde color that it has been most of it's life. In my 20's I slipped into the work, chase girls, drink beer, and hanging with friends mode. So my hunting and shooting days were very few and far between, something I regret to this day. As I entered my 30's all of that faded away and hunting & shooting became part of my desires again. Dad and I talked guns and ammo talk more than we ever had, and I'd missed that. Somewhere along the way I'd started messing with him saying "Dad, you know that ole Savage is just gathering dust. You need me to take care of it for you? <insert laugh>". He'd always come back with one of a hundred responses ranging from "I think I'm gonna get it out and clean it" to "You know, I believe I'm gonna deer hunt with that this year" and the occasional "Oh, you'll get it one of these days". The latter being the one that worried me because I didn't want to get it the way most children get their parents weapons, in a will. But the jokes have continued all this time and even in texts: "Dad, just wanted to see if y'all were coming down this weekend .308" or I'd text him and say "I have break coming up, call me at 3:08" and always made for good laughs but to no avail haha. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and Dad began asking about my Rem 700 SPS Tactical .308 and talking about getting one. We talked stock and optic options as well as pricing variances. I began online shopping and sending him info on different ways he could go. He came in town this past Tuesday to visit with us while my brother and his family were in town from San Diego. He'd also picked up my new bow and brought it in with him so I met him at Bass Pro after work and we talked a lot and looked at some rifles while shooting the crap about life happenings. We left empty handed, which never happens with us, and we'd decided to go to local gun shops on Thursday and Friday for more shopping and hands on. He ended up buying the SPS Wednesday while I was at work, so shopping was done haha. He had them mount his base, rings, and his Leupold scope when he picked it up. I told him that we'd sight it in Saturday while we were having a family get together in Whites Creek. Saturday morning comes and I've packed up a couple AR's and my Rem 700, a ton of ammo and targets for a day of shooting that I've been waiting for a LONG time. One with my brother and Dad being there at the same time. With my brother being in S.D. it's rare to have the time and place availability for us to shoot together. I show up at my sister's place, start unloading everything before Dad gets there and he pulls in shortly after. I meet him at the back of his truck and we're looking at his new rifle, as he grins and tells me he can't wait to shoot it. He's a Marine so I know he's excited :usa: Everyone spreads away from the truck tailgate and Dad says "Hey, I gotta talk to you about something when everyone leaves". I'm thinking of what I could have done to hear those words after all these years of no ass whoopins lol. He slides another rifle case towards the tailgate and starts to open it while speaking "Look, I know you've loved this rifle since you were a kid. I'm sure I'm gonna be happy with this new one. I know you'll appreciate it for what it is, and I know you'll take good care of it. Put it in the truck and take care of it." This is the part where I just stare at the rifle, then stare at Dad in pure disbelief for what seemed like 30 minutes but was in reality probably 2 minutes. If I'd had to guess how I would have reacted I would probably think big smile, screaming with excitement, telling him thank you a hundred times and hugging him and saying I love you and I'll take good care of it. Well, that is NOT what happened, I couldn't say anything, probably mumbled something I'm not sure followed by a "Are you serious or teasing me again?" Well it was real, I didn't touch the gun, I hugged him and thanked him and told him I loved him and that I was glad that he handed it to me and that I didn't have to wait until he was unable to use it anymore to get it. My arms were covered in goosebumps the entire time, he even noticed it and said "Damn, are you okay?" I told him I wasn't sure. I packed it in the truck, still not believing that I was taking it home. Then we got out the SPS's and sighted his in. It was dead on accurate and he was needless to say very excited with it! My brother came down in the field and shot it as well which made it the perfect day! Anyway, sorry it's so long but if someone bought me a Barrett .50 cal tomorrow it would not be a more exciting Show & Tell thread for me. I can't wait to shoot it, try out some different ammo in it, and will definitely be taking it in the woods this year to deer hunt once gun season opens up!! Signed, Happy Ain't The Word

You heard it here first, folks. Oh Shoot is a self-confessed street walker.

This is the most gun friendly SCOTUS we're likely to see for a generation.  If good things can't come from this court, imagine how much luck we might have with a few Hillary appointed Justices added to the mix.   I say taking well placed legal shots (no pun intended) now is an acceptable risk.

Ya know...facts and stuff. It's long but a great read. http://www.beliefnet.com/News/Articles/Harvard-University-Study-Reveals-Astonishing-Link.aspx?p=1 Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Well, I took down two coyote a couple Sundays ago. I noticed something moving through the brush at about 60 yards and figured it was a coyote. I gave it a couple good lip squeaks but it disappeared, but couldn't help but try one more time. The dog, keeping hits head on a swivel, walked right under my stand. Just as it passed under some tree canopy I pulled the bow and waited for it to pass. But as they do all to often it turned and started down the hill. With one more little squeak it came to a stop. At 12 yards I let the arrow fly, and luckily it hit perfectly. Reloading the bow to finish the hunt (because it was prime hunting time) I noticed movement coming up the hill. It was another coyote looking for Harry (coyote #1). I pulled back just before it stepped out. Taking a broadside shot... arrow #2 hit the mark. Two just inside of ten minutes. That's hard to beat. Then last Sunday a nice six came through, probably the same six I've seen a couple times, and I let him walk. Then a crazy looking nine came in. He had a nice body size but had a really ugly set of horns. I decided to let the Mathews eat. The first shot hit a small cluster of leaves. By small cluster I mean three. I was so fixed on the sights I didn't even see them. He spooked and ran toward me. The second shot hit the mark and he only ran about ten yards. Gotta admit it's been a good season so far.

I must have missed the part where the OP was asking for marital advice, but I will say I admire the folks that can judge the totality of a marriage that includes a child from just a few paragraphs. I wonder if you can also give me financial advice. I need money. That's apparently all you need to know.   As for the OP's actual question, I visited my brother in jail for the better part of his 8 years in state prison. Sometimes I even took my daughter, who wasn't older than about 9 or 10 when my brother was released. It really isn't that big of a deal. Expect to be thoroughly searched and have to obey more rules than you can count, but otherwise it's just a family visit that often includes buying sweets and drinks (depending on the facility) and possibly some card playing, etc. Sure, it's not the ideal situation, but it is easily workable. Especially at your daughter's age, the visiting isn't the part that is going to be hard to deal with. I would wager that, if anything, it will be a net plus. Nothing can replace the parent/child relationship, even if it's not a perfect one.    As for folks that are condemning this woman for what apparently amounts to a misdemeanor, you have to realize that folks do things for myriad reasons. Of course there are the stupid mistakes all of us make, but then certain conditions, such as bipolar disorder can make a person do things they would never do normally. In fact, financial disasters are a not uncommon outcome of that specific disorder, so I would caution you all to be careful casting judgment on someone you've never met, especially when the situation is passed to you secondhand.

Not to crap on the thread, but just wanted to share the actual definition of MOA http://nssf.org/video/facts/MOA.cfm Particularly: 1. Always think in increments of 1 MOA at whatever distance you are shooting. For example, imagine you are shooting at 300 yards. You know that a MOA spreads out 1" per 100 yards, so 1 MOA at 300 yards is 3". Therefore, for your calculations at that 300 yard target, you should think in 3" increments. By doing so, you can easily see that 2 MOA is just 2 of those 3" increments, or 6" total. And likewise, 1/2 MOA is 1/2 of those 3" increments, or 1.5". If you are having trouble determining the increments in your head and would rather have a formula, you can try this method. Divide the distance (in yards) you are shooting by 100 and you will know how big 1 MOA is in inches. For example, imagine you are now shooting at 250 yards. 250 / 100 = 2.5. So, 1 MOA at 250 yards is 2.5". All of that to say, you listed 3 distances and 3 different MOA. In reality, you basically just said the same thing 3 times 2-3 MOA. At 100 yds that's 2-3" groups. At 50 yards that means groups of roughly 1-2 inches, and at 25 yards roughly 1" groups. The key to remember is that group size at a given distance does not necessarily mean MOA. That only correlates neatly at 100 yds. Happy shootin'!

  Same situation if they don't hear it. Means lower court decision stands as case law for any local jurisdiction to be essentially as restrictive as they want as long as they don't ban every type firearm completely.   The "degree of infringement" on something that is not to be infringed at all will be ongoing -- neither Heller nor McDonald was definitive about that at all.   - OS

  I'm cheap, but I ain't free.

Gun matters going to the Supreme Court does concern me.....all the eggs in one basket.

And it looks like Adolph is enjoying the game :)

I had the worst food poisoning of my life at tgi fridays. You couldn't pay me to eat there. Those officers were risking their lives just eating there. :)

Came across this on FB and thought I would share. Personally I really, really like it.

This is made from 1/4" thick 1095 carbon steel and is a whopping 17" long with a blade length on 12". It has red oak scales and SS pins and lanyard hole. It's double acid etched. It's headed to the sheath maker tomorrow for a sheath exactly like this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcgbXSCyAMo

  I think it's hard to find a Sahara without a D44. I've read they exist but I've never seen one. Sports can have either the D44 or the D35 so you have to be careful. X and SE models didn't have the D44 option.      Dang, all this Jeep talk has me wanting to do some wrenching.

Street walker is better than just a Walker ;)

Hope to get out to this one, might even get the wife to shoot...

I would hope you say that because you are young:).. I tell you what..if my husband makes a dumb ass mistake.. and he is in jail.. you bet I would stay by him.. with all my heart also..NO QUESTIONS asked :) That is love  :) And yeah i would let my children into the jail to  see him.. he is their father.. not some monster who is inhuman and doesnt make any mistakes..

You need to learn focus, BigK.  lol   Some of us love to read and can get into it to the point of tuning all else out. Some can't. My wife rarely reads anything not job related, and sometimes just sits and stares at me.

All you need is a gilded slide, a mariachi hat, cowboy boots and 7 ounces of sweet Mexican black tar heroin and you have your Cartel leader starter pack! Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Nice gesture, on your part, Dave. Please ask Ebow1 to post a pic when he gets it finished. I think we'd all like to see it.

You can put me down to help SO if it works out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thats pretty cool a little busy for me but cool

  Well, I guess you're right -- since you are 1/6,000,000th of the state population and all, you should be a plenty wide enough sample. ;)     Ironically, I myself,  as also that huge 1/6,000,000th sample of the state population, have seen both foxes and a coyote dead on the road, right here in the middle of Knoxville no less - the coyote only about six months ago, likely the same one I've seen alive nearby a number of times, and more than one fox (I used to have any number of them right behind my condo, along with possums, coons, and whatnot in a small remaining urban wildlife cul de sac).   Then again, I walk the streets. A lot. Easier to notice what the road kill is.  Might have something to do with it, dunno. Or that foxes and coyotes are primarily urbanites these days. ;)   - OS

OK I watched it this morning on Netflix,  Googled it as it ran because it seemed more like a TV show then movie. Bingo, direct to video play. Still, it was funny in the right places, had guns, explosions and man eating monsters. Overall, not bad.

You guys are starting to tempt me with all of these good looking blades.  I've never carried a fixed blade, but I could use a good camp knife.  Almost too afraid to find out how much $$ they bring.

I have tons of antlers and pieces there of. I would rather gift a piece than sell it. Give me an idea of how big.   Dave

Off road in will be limited to very light trail riding as long as it's a daily driver. If I want to beat on it to bad I've got a high Pinon Dana 44 and a Ford 9" in the garage with 5:13 gears and spools in them I could probably stuff under one lol. I'll make sure to check the top. Mall crawler is define try the one I want, I don't need some bodies beat to death headache. I feel pretty confident checking one over, I'm ASE certified, just wanted to make sure there wasn't Jeep only stuff to watch for. Thanks for all the replies everyone, I'll update this thread when I finally do make the purchase, even if it is down the road some. Sent from behind the anvil

It doesn't get any better. :up:

Now you need to start casting for that thing!

As far as I know, there has never been an ND of a carry weapon. It is always something a vendor has lying on a table, zip tied up and "cleared". Failure one is the firearm wasn't cleared when it was put on the table, either due to carelessness or laziness. Then Joe Smith ask to remove zip tie to check trigger action, vendor cuts it off and hands weapon. Failure two is the vendor fails to clear firearm before handing to customer. Customer grabs firearm. Failure 3 is customer assumes it is cleared and doesn't verify. He then points weapon, and squeezes off a shot. So far every ND I have seen there, the firearm was at least pointed in a safe direction and a small caliber. I quit going before it was a .357 mag or 5.56 and was pointed into the crowd. I have no sympathy for unsafe gun handling. There is no excuse for it. The vendor needs to be booted, and always has been to my knowledge, and the one who shoots it off does as well. And I agree, if you aren't responsible enough to handle a firearm safely, then you don't need to carry one. Though I disagree strongly with the entire permit system and believe it's a constitutional right to carry anything I please any way I want to carry it. But a policy banning CCW isn't gonna stop that type of ND, especially not when vendors are just given a stack of zip ties and told to clear and secure their own weapons. Sent from behind the anvil

Rereading my reply, I realize I made it sound like that is a good reason for the policy to apply. I actually was just commenting on the fact that it is probably a knee jerk policy to try and stop ND's. I think the policy probably actually increases them because people begin to assume every firearm is unloaded and will squeeze a trigger without checking to see if a round is chambered. They think the vendor has cleared every firearm, and while they should, the ultimate responsibility lies with the person holding the firearm to clear it again and ensure its safe before handling. And no firearms unloaded policy will ever take the place of personal responsibility and safe handling practices. Sent from behind the anvil

I don't see anything past three more wins on the Titans schedule.  Miami is next week, and they're a mess, but they are coming off the bye with a lot to prove, so it's no gimmie.  They might take one each from Jacksonville and Houston...but that's it.  Everybody else is playing better than the Titans.    If the Titans are picking past the top 5 in the 2016 draft, it's because they traded down for some reason.  Marcus is a good start to rebuilding, but the o-line is still sub par for the NFL...which is also why the run game is lacking.  That should be the focus for the next draft.

  I love mine and my Dad just bought the same rifle Wednesday. They are great rifles, enjoy it!   I'll go ahead and throw it out there Get the KRG bolt lift!   http://www.kineticresearchgroup.com/index.php/products/bolt-lift

  Brilliant. It's as if you have common sense!

    mini draco ?

Yep. Needs a NSFA tag. Not Safe For Anyone.

They ask the manufacturer where they sold it. They then ask the vendor where they sold it. They then ask the gun store who they sold it to. The store has to produce the paperwork.

After reading the story, watching videos, and reading comments here on TGO and all over the web, I am impressed with how the shop's idea has turned out.   Best case scenario: small town gun shop owner implements a capitalistic idea that he believes will gain him national attention, increase his foot traffic, make his little shop famous, and improve his bottom-line. Worst case scenario: small town gun shop owner hates other religions, offers Christians discount the unintended result of which gains him national attention, increases his foot traffic, makes his little shop famous, and improves his bottom-line   I don't care which is the case or if it's somewhere in the middle..I call it a HUGE win for this guy. The risk of losing any of his customer base vs gaining more customers/supports is statistically insignificant.

Lucifer? Nah - i'm for cthulu

The student clinic at my school has them already.  I'm just going to knock it out when I go in for my annual checkup & blood work next week.   If nothing else, I have to protect myself from all of you who don't get a shot.

Absolutely. Vaccines are one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind and there's no way I am going refuse medicine that saves literally millions upon millions of lives every year. Besides that, there are kids with cancer or that have received heart transplants and are taking immunosuppressants that are counting on all of us for herd immunity.  

    maybe I am wrong but I think Catholics are Christians

I took the Grandsons out on the youth hunt (Cross Creeks) yesterday and all three tagged out in about 40 minutes. What an awesome day! (L) Tyler (second deer) (Middle) Adam First Deer (R) Devin second deer (First Buck) Tyler's doe went about 20 yards and the other two dropped where they stood with neck shots. We were about a mile from the truck and Grandpa and Dad got put through the paces getting the deer out! We have lots of work to do this morning. Have a blessed day Dave

  Village People coming to town?

There is  a store in Fairview that sells auto openers. They have a selection of Microtech, Benchmade, Protech, and some others. The store is called Arrowhead Outdoors and is in the back of an car stereo/hi fi store. I believe that there is a Co Op or some type of feed store next to it. It's across the road on the right from the first convenience store you get to after you cross into Fairview heading West on 100. He also sells lots of AR parts in the store.