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Let me be the first to congratulate JCoop in making Master with the half gun! CCP that is. I believe we now have a 6 gun master on our hands! I just hope his head will still fit in his car for the ride home! Congrats bro!

I've not seen any turkey posts on here yet. I know its 2  weeks, 6 days, and 17 hours from today but, I'm a little excited. Gonna make some slate calls in a few days. Doing a few things around the house until opener.

Guess they don't like paying their fair share :up:   http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/californias-carls-jr-says-so-long-golden-state/

This actually isn't how I planned on doing this, but I misread the instructions for doing it the way I did want and ended up with this. However, the more I look at it, the less disappointed I am with how it turned out. The green on this is actually closer to Magpul foliage, but my iPhone makes it look a bit blue.

Remind me not to piss you off.

Well Joe you'll be glad to know me and my big head made home. Thanks guys, one more check mark on the bucket list.

Since you brought up Instagram, here's a video that the younger guys might appreciate if their wife is an Instagram nut.   [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFzKi-o4rHw[/media]

Awesome stages today, a gazillion ways to shoot it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLhQ3L6Z0dM

Well, I suppose I can add one more thing here. Back in 79, I attended Pennsylvania Gunsmithing School and a good part of that 18 month full time school was all about building custom rifles from blanks. Once all the physical attributes of the custom rifle's owner were properly converted to stock dimensions such as trigger pull length, drop of the comb off the line of sight, butt plate pitch and drop, the final test was simple. The rifle's owner was instructed to stand at a ready rifle position with a visual target in mind, close his eyes while looking at the target. Shoulder the rifle in one swift move and open his eyes. If the rifle "fit" him, he should be pretty darn close to have overlaid cross hairs on the target. A comfortable cheek weld at line of sight becomes a bit more prevalent for Trap/Skeet/bird hunters since time on target is in seconds. Not so much for deer hunters. I prefer a low as you can go scope on a rifle in classic Weaver rings simply because they are light weight and can be quickly screwed off the bases with the back edge of a knife to get at irons. You can throw all sorts of money at QD rings but Weavers work on everything. If I were to mount them on big kickers, put a dab of basic rubber cement in the ring saddle before you tighten em down. I tested that out on a Win 70 375 H&H that would clover leaf factory ammo consistently out of a cold barrel and the scope never budged. 2 extreme examples of a high comb offering good line of "scope sight" check welds are here in these 2 I built years ago.

Guys, I greatly appreciate all the comments. I do think I've gotten a few pointers from you.   And as to the title of my post...well, I've backed off on that. For now.   Thru a bunch of hit and miss adventures with different icons, I've found my way around enough to do the things I've been doing previously.   I'll never be as tech informed as the majority of you, and I can live with that.   Thanks for all the help and advice.

My guess is either: Or And since you said it can hold more than five and go for infinity...I am leaning towards the second. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just closed the deal on one!!   My first MG....looking forward to it. 

I think mebbe next weekend I may be going to OKC with some buddies from church. Let's party! I have a little semi-auto 12g I haven't had a chance to try out yet. And a laptop to destroy. :-D

Yep, I'm fired up. Here's my turkey related postings so far :) http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/94503-food-plots-and-turkey-season/ http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/94611-light-20ga-turkey-load/

You should really look into the Ruger Precision Rifles.  Guns and Leather had one in 308 a week ago.  For two rifles, it would likely save you about a thousand dollars and a great amount of time.  

Me happy man!

You get none (opportunities) that do not benefit Leadership.   Current Leadership must be changed to change any of the limits currently placed on your Rights.

Fun match today.

  She will be there for everyone to shoot.

Still have one?  If so, I want it.

I love seeing them out in the fields year round, but have never gotten the bug to Turkey hunt. That's all I need is another hobby! :lol:

Are they going to make the furniture available too? That has been the difficult to find part in my understanding.

Got one too, same handle as on here.

I tolerated about twenty seconds of that, definitely not my musical genre.

I know, I was just joking. They're also trashy. Like an Armanian version of The Beverly Hillbillies.

I thought Shepherd Master had returned? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Instagram hasn't gone anti gun like Facebook? :P  When FB banned the gun groups, about all of them went to MeWe.  Last I looked, there's about 30 Glock groups and 1200+ gun groups. (something like 45 in TN) Gun lovers from all over including Canada and Australia.  Even NJ :lol:

I have one.   www.instagram.com/dtv_tactical_innovations

I use it but mostly just to look at pics of custom polymer pistols that are on Instagram but not on their website...

Art Linkletter would be so proud......

  I don't mean to spoil the suspense, but the answer to one of the stories can be found in a different thread.   The duffle bag is still a mystery though. :)

YOU, as the Transferor (current owner) retains the item in your possession until you receive an approved form to transfer... this is regardless of where it is going to or even who will be receiving it.. the who could be an individual, a dealer (in state or out), or a government agency.  The approved form will come back to you.  At that point you can make arrangements for the new buyer to collect the item.   Suppressors owned by non dealers are "normally" sold to an instate buyer.  Because you are NOT a dealer, the item will have to transfer out on a tax paid ($200) form 4.  If you find an in-state buyer, it's just 1 stamp and you/he can negotiate who is responsible for that.  Normally suppressors the buyer will pay but there is no set requirement.  It's between the two of you to negotiate.   You can also sell it to ANY FFL holder in-state or out, even if they do not have a SOT license.  Any dealer in-state or not, SOT holder or not can receive the item from you AFTER a Form 4 has been submitted, approved and you have the approved form back in your hands.   Since you are not a dealer WHOEVER receives the item there will have to be a tax paid UNLESS you sell/give it to a government agency.  An agency (Police, Sheriff's Office, Military, etc.) can receive the item on what's called a Form 5, which is very similar to a Form 4 but there would be NO tax requirement necessary so it would transfer to the agency tax free - but even then you'd still wait on the approved Form 5 to come back before they could take the item from you.   If you have a buyer give me a little more info on where they are/who they are and I'll be sure the specific process is explained but the skinny is KEEP the item until you get an APPROVED form mailed back to you directly.    Hope this helps

Just as a f'rinstance.... Not including the scope, I put this together for around $600 And this is what it does at 200yds...

This. BRD is an agressive malady for which I have yet to find a cure. Happily. As a couple have mentioned, I work on the trigger first, and it's what gives me the most satisfaction out of any upgrade I perform. I have CMC 3.5lb single stage drop-ins in two guns and love them. Super crisp, great reset. I have both a curved and flat trigger, and like them both. If I had it to do over again, I think I'd go flat for both, as the finger placement is just a little further forward and puts me at the perfect spot for a straigher pull without curling my finger at all. My last build was a cheap/rush job, and a pistol. In that case I wasn't going for a light target trigger, but I didn't want a gritty 6lb milspec either. I went with the ALG coated job for like $55 on sale last fall and am VERY impressed it for the money. Uber smooth, and juuuussssstt a little creep after takeup and before it breaks. The movement is perfectly smooth, however. Reset isn't as nice or short as the CMCs, but it's also less than 1/3rd the cost. The other thing I do on every gun is change the grip. I hate those plastic milspec jobs. I like the Ergo grip with the rubbery texture and mild finger grooves. After that, each gun has its own premise, so optics, rails, stock, etc will be different for each one. Yes... mags and ammo. Lots. Of each. I've come to prefer the Israeli E-Lander steel mags. I was all up in the magpul bandwagon for a long time, but I'm over polymer mags now. I'm moving over to all E Lander mags. They're a little heavier, but go into all of my guns easier, and I've NEVER had a round pop out of a mag due to a little jostling or sitting loaded for a long time. I can't say that about all of my magpuls. Most of all, have fun!

Get some training.   Seriously, if you have never shot an AR based firearm now is the perfect time for some instruction.  This will keep you from developing any bad techniques or procedures.   Besides, learning to Run-The-Gun is a real "blast."   :cool:   

Went and bought an enclosed trailer today so it never happens again

Get a Savage and don't look back.   search for "savage" using my name and you will see a lot of reasons why you want to go with a savage.   If you want to discuss it call me.

I just watched a review that was more like a torture test on these knives, very impressive https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQSXcwIfeqs

What else would you do with them?

11/10 would fap Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Dry martinis and hand-rolled cigars.  That's where it's at.

What you should be doing is this.   PRACTICE, PRACTICE AND MORE PRACTICE!   Unload the gun and practice drawing, a lot. And do that for an hour a day every day for a week then at least once a week after that. A lot of muscle memory can be established without firing a single shot. Under stressful situations your body will do all kinds of silly stuff but if you have enough practice your body will default to the muscle memory. You may not be able to hear, have tunnelvision or freeze but if you practice enough to draw your gun and fire from muscle memory that will help combat that. It is not a bad idea to do some exercise to get your heart rate up either. Stress from exercise (I mean REAL exercise) is similar to the effects adrenaline has on the body.   This is my normal practice routine at home. I will make sure the gun is unloaded and no ammunition is around (I am forgetful and recognize accidents do happen). Then I kind of meander in front of the television or talk to my wife. Then I make a mental note of a color. When someone on television is wearing the same color I draw and fire at that person. You normally get a few seconds before the camera goes to someone else so it does put a bit of a rush on you. It will show you if you have any fundamental flaws in how you carry or draw.   And then when you think you have trained enough it is time to contact a professional to attend a class. Cool Hand Luke, Prag and Gotthegoods are all great people who are part of training people every week. It would not be wasted money to learn from them. And before anyone thinks the cost of a class is too much think about this. We all have insurance on our homes or cars in the event of something bad happening. Training is no different in that it is something you hope you never have to use but when you do you sure are glad you had it. And the knowledge you gain is something you will keep forever. That is something that no person can ever take from you.   And finally how loud and obnoxious a trainer is does not relate to how good of a trainer someone is. I would rather have a calm professional than some drill sergeant jackwagon trying to belittle me after I have spent a lot of money. I would feel like a fool if I paid someone to abuse me.   Great advice but I caution anyone against leaving booby traps to intentionally harm someone. You cannot injure someone just for coming onto your property and that is exactly what most booby-traps will do. Not to mention the risk to those I love. But if you injure someone intentionally with a booby trap you will likely be charged criminally and then sued.

I realize that this is an older post but I have been asked very similar questions several times over the last few months by people that have recently realized we live in a much different society than we used to and have no previous exposure to "tactical thought" other than tv and movies.  They have recently purchased a weapon may or may not have completed a CC class, went home and felt better for a day or two until they started asking themselves "what if" and didn't have an answer.  So they go to Google, start reading forums such as this one ( Which I wish to say is one of the best forums I have followed as for accuracy of info and temperament of discussions).  Those of you that read this with background will find it very basic and elementary but many people have not walked the path before.  They simply have not been exposed to the tactical thought process and are seeking to learn.  The following is very, very basic and is divided into four categories, each of which can be infinitely expanded upon.  I will address the concept of home invasion in a very general manner since that was the concern in the original post.   1) Planning - Forget TV and movies.  Have an evacuation plan but don't plan to evacuate.  By this I mean to have a plan if you determine that evacuation is needed and feasible for the situation at hand.  This should include rally points such as a designated neighbor or two if you have neighbors but be sure to let them know that they are part of your plan.  They may have their own plan for someone banging on their door at 2am.  They can call 911 or be a great flanking force if they are of such mindset.  If no neighbors, have two or three rally points identified in case one is compromised.  Have duties assigned that match abilities.  Know where the best concealment and cover is within your home.  Possibly even reinforce a "safe room or closet" with weapon access stored within.  That could be an immediate go to point for those less trained to fight and evacuation is not feasible.  Weapons can be strategically placed but don't place them about the residence in plain sight readily accessible by those that should not have them such as Bad Guys (BGs), children, or the untrained.   2) Detection - Early detection is key for it provides more time for assessment / response / reaction.   The most effective form of early detection, and one of the most effective deterrents is a dog or dogs.   BGs don't like them because they make noise, are unpredictable, bite, and see better than the BG especially at night. Wireless driveway motion alarms are inexpensive and multiple sensors can be daisy chained to one receiver with a different audible for each location.  These can be placed around the property along potential approach routes.  The sound will identify where the motion is. (Position so that the dog doesn't drive you nuts.  My dogs don't bother mine but the deer sometimes activates them) Motion detection lights.  BGs don't like light.  The combination of these three will have you miles ahead.  You can expand this as far as your imagination and wallet allows.  There are many devious and ingenious welcoming surprises you can ad but you may risk unintended injury to innocents. 3) Delay - If you have early detection you are a step ahead.  You have had the time to acquire weapon and your family moving to a defensive posture previously planned and discussed.  Now you wish to delay BGs from gaining entry if they are so inclined.  Here are a few simple actions but there are many: Remove the 3/4 inch screws in your striker plates of your exterior doors and replace them with 4 inch stainless screws that will drive deep into the framing of the door jamb.  This will change them from one kick to a door that will take time to defeat.  (Delay that allows you to take action) Position furniture below windows so that fluid entry is hampered through windows and be sure to use your door and window locks. Delay improvements are only limited by imagination and wallet capacity.  4) Tactics - Did I mention forget TV and Movies?  Basic fundamentals are your focus.  I caution you about watching internet videos and yes even reading forums.  You can find some good info in both but there is a ton of idiocy and bad advice out there as well.  There are an infinite number self professed experts spreading garbage that will get you hurt.  Kind of ironic that your reading this in a forum huh.  Just be sure and filter the info you read through a common sense filter. Understand concept of cover and concealment. Cover stops bullets, concealment hides you but does not stop bullets. You have family.  Sheet rock walls don't stop bullets. Your index finger is the first safety.  Keep your finger off the trigger of any weapon until you have identified your threat and ready to engage. Know your target and know your backstop.  You have family.  You are in an intense situation.  You don't want to be 2 pounds into a 4 pound trigger pull if an excited family member suddenly exits a doorway. Train with your weapon and practice, practice, practice.  You should not have to think about your weapon handling, you should be practiced enough that it comes natural.  Understand and practice proper grip, trigger squeeze and sight alignment as well as failure drills. Then learn to put 2-3 rounds rapid fire into your target looking over the sights not through them.  Do this from a "low-ready" position not "fast draw" from the holster.  If your weapon is still in the holster after 1-2-and 3 above you need to go back to #1 anyway.  We don't want to read another post about somebody that has an extra hole in their foot or leg.  Remember that "smooth is fast".  Start slow and deliberate and work your way up.  If you know a reputable certified instructor don't hesitate to seek their instruction.  Yes, there is a need to learn to be able to clear your holster in a controlled rapid manner in other situations and one should be well versed in this if they plan to CC.  Learn proper, solid weapon handling fundamentals first.  Especially keeping finger off the trigger. Understand the use of light, darkness and shadows to your benefit.  Avoid back lighting yourself, the BG may understand the use of light and darkness.  High intensity weapon lights may be used to disorient or temporarily blind the BG, situation dependent.  Learn noise disciplined movement, how to pie a corner, and if more than one of your family is armed practice communication.  Such as, announce before you enter a room you know a family member is in. These are just very basic steps, and others may ad much more to this.  Read, learn, practice, prepare and then pray that you never have to use the skills and knowledge you acquire.

Can I have my bag back? :)

So it's a frozen alien.

Either an ex-wife or a frozen alien.

  Everything we produce in the US will be produced in the Gallatin facility.  So for now, that includes the 92/M9 family, the Nano, Pico, PX4 Subcompact, Neos, and the Bobcat and Tomcat pistols.     In addition, we produce the A300 shotguns, and the ARX100 rifle.     And hopefully will be more to come in the future, as we are setting the stage for a ton of capability and capacity at the new "campus".     Would love that, but hear there is like a 3 year wait list!  I have been shooting a few IDPA evenings with the TAP group at Sumner Gun and Supply on Wednesdays.  I have very little experience with that stuff, but had a good time so far at least!   Thanks for the warm welcome.  It is truly remarkable how people are receiving us here in Middle TN.  I almost think I know what it is like to feel like a rock star!   :biglol:       I will mention (if OK by the moderators) that we will be auctioning off a few factory tours next Friday night (for use in the coming few months) at the "Night Out with Station Camp" fundraiser for the Station Camp band.  If anyone is interested in tickets to the dinner and auction, I might know someone who can help...   Steve

It's good to war game and come up with a general reaction plan, but trying to get super specific is counterproductive. Just identify priorities of work and what primary role one serves; for example, I'm primarily responsible for physical defense, while my wife is responsible for securing and evacuating the children. A scenario may occur where those roles need to be reversed, but at least we have identified what the priorities are so we can focus on those no matter the circumstances. It isn't like a movie, and no plan survives first contact with the enemy. Just identify what the priorities are, who is generally responsible for what, and have an evacuation plan as well as a link up plan.