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Well, when you are raised by government and basically taught there is no accountability for any action, everything is given to people and the culture around you is based on nothing but crime and corruption with no consequences in most ghetto homes, there you go. An entire subculture of takers is born and they can't differentiate between taking handouts or stealing from someone with more than them, or even less. 

Honestly, when a family comes out after something like this and spouts things that basically say that it is okay for a person to go 'shopping' at someone else's house because that person was raised in the 'hood I do not feel a bit sorry for their loss.  "Where will he get money for clothes." etc.  Who cares?  Where the hell do these people think the homeowner got the money for the stuff he was there to steal - from a friggin' pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?  How is it that homeowner's responsibility to see that Trevon has clothes and so on?  Screw the lot of them.  Further, I don't feel a bit sorry for the dead guy, either, nor do I think his death is in any way a 'tragedy' or even a real loss.  Bottom line: thug broke into middle-aged lady's house, middle-aged lady decided not to be a victim, thug got dead and won't be breaking into any more homes.  The only sympathy I feel is for the homeowner who was dragged into this situation by the aforementioned thug.

Both are 5/32" thick 1095 carbon steel that have been double etched and have mosaic pins. This one has a matched set on mesquite scales and thumb jimping on the spine. This one has a nice set of mahogany scales and some filework on the spine..

There were multiple complaints called in on this group of bikes.  Apparently, at various times they were driving at speeds far below the limit, holding up traffic, so a group of people standing in the back of a pickup truck at the head of their line could film them.  There were complaints of some members of this group of bikers driving recklessly at excessive speeds and weaving in, out and around traffic, 'popping wheelies' and so on.  At one point, the pickup truck with the folks in the back who were filming the bikers turned crossways in the road and blocked traffic so that this group of bikers could pass and the group could be filmed.  This is a public roadway, not a friggin' movie set or a closed course.  Based on those complaints, the bikers and their associates in the truck were creating hazardous traffic situations as well as being a nuisance.  In fact, it appears that the vehicle the officer had pulled over was that very pickup truck - one of the biker group's 'safety vehicles' - that was blocking traffic to film and so on..  In light of that, I think it is entirely possible that some of the bikers were intentionally 'buzzing' him.  Further, the driver of the truck was charged with driving with no license.  Now, I am not saying that what the cop did is excusable - it is not - but these bikers were no innocent bunch of lambs, either.  In fact, if the complaints called in have any truth to them then their actions sound a lot like that bunch of douche bags that dragged a father out of his SUV and beat him up a few years ago.  Anyone who has ever driven across 'the Tail of the Dragon' knows that - while many folks on two wheels are courteous and safe - some of them act like they own the public roads and that no one else has a right to be on them.  Apparently, many of the motorcyclists in this incident fall into the latter group.  As I said, that does not excuse what the cop did because if he had caused an accident by pepper spraying the bikers then that could have resulted in serious injury to the bikers as well as bystanders.   Honestly, speaking of movie sets, if this incident were to be made into a movie it sounds like a good title would be "Jerk Cop vs. Jerk Bikers: Clash of the Mega-Douches".

This one may be pushing the boundaries a little but I think it's hilarious (mods delete if it is crossing the line)

Always clear the chamber by shooting the last round at a cat.....your welcome.

I drop it into my hand, I know it is in my hand because I have feeling in my hand and I can feel it.

I had a good Pit, name was "DOG", got run over across the chest and gut. Doc said might and might not make with over 1500 dollars in Vet bills. Vet did offer payments. I loved this dog, I buried him that day after the Vet put him down.   Every case is different, we can not judge.

I had an American Bulldog that had 2 eye surgeries when she was less than a year old. She also had to have a steak bone from the trash removed when she was about 2. She tore her ACL when she was about 5 or 6. I didn't even begrudge the cost of any of these things, because I loved her and her loyalty and friendship was worth a thousand times more.   Fast forward o when she's 11, she had a grapefruit sized tumor and the surgery would have included removing one of her front legs at the shoulder socket for about the cost you are talking about, maybe a little more. The vet estimated at her age it'd buy her another year at best. We opted to keep her comfortable until her quality of life went downhill.   In my mind, it would have been cruel to put her through that surgery for my own selfish reasons (one more year at best with her). BUT, 5 years earlier and I'd have paid twice the price to get 5 or 6 more years with her. Just my opinion.

There comes a time...been there and hated every second of it.

I'm afraid it is. It doesn't matter how completely unjust the law is, you must either obey it or submit to arrest. If you resist an arrest, even for an obviously unjust law, you will be met with violence up to and including deadly force. But don't take my word for it. Ask Eric Garner. Oh wait, you can't. He was killed for not paying the government a tax on cigarettes.

Lots of fun today at the range! Just wanted to SHOW you my fire and TELL you how much fun I had today! Happy St. Pattys Day!

I use 93% alcohol and pure lanolin.   Here is a how-to. http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/48415-case-lube-for-cheap/

The important topics have already been covered and the most important one being the quality of life for your dog. It really doesn;t sound like that's in the equation of all of the recommended tests and stuff. The vet who recommended getting the test results and sitting down to talk about it sounds like they want to do right by you and your dog. Just know when to let go and say your goodbyes...

It's never an easy call. I try to be pragmatic when it comes to these things. The #1 question that needs to be asked is "what is the quality of life for my animal going to be?" If money were no object tippy opt for the surgery, unfortunately that is not the case for many of us. Option #2 can the dog be kept comfortable without surgery? If this can happen then it may be a good option. To give you an idea of where I stand on animals, I despise the kind of people that get a dog and try to get rid of it because it isn't fun anymore or doesn't fit their lifestyle. That said of you have done all that you can reasonably do I wouldn't hold it against someone to have their dog put down instead of spending an amount of money on it that they can't afford. I would not put myself in financial strain over a pet, not more than I could recover from in a short amount of time anyway. I know that sounds insensitive but I really don't mean for it to. I would at least consider getting a second opinion before doing anything drastic either way.

There is a BIG difference between what is just and what is legal in this day and time.

Maybe I'm jaded but I shed zero tears when someone like this dies. I'm the world is a better place without them. I value human life, but only human life with value.

Still not a reason for what he did. I can’t think of any reason for him to do that, that would not include him pulling off that traffic stop and going after them. Be interesting to hear what he has to say; if we ever do.

Most “move over” laws only require you to move over if you can do so safely. If that’s why he did that; he has big problems. Being fired would be the least of his worries he could be arrested. There is nothing in that video to show why he would have done what he did. I guess we will wait and see what happens.

He is exactly the kind of person who does NOT need a badge. Thinks his job that gives him a little bit of authority allows him to do whatever he wants. I support the police, generally, but this guy is just a douchebag with no regard whatsoever for public safety.

Judged by 12 doesn't mean judged by 12 TGOers.

  Coop, take it from a tribal elder. While you may not forget, life will be easier on you to forgive. Nobody loses sleep over crap like this other than the one who won't let it go. Your life is more important to not let it go.   Heck, you're a SIX gun Master now, you've got bigger fish to fry!   Promote the sport, it's 99% nice guys and gals ... and they don't give money away in IDPA like them other sanctioned shooting sport events, so be happy and keep winning plaques.  :pleased:

Did they get any ultrasounded-guided biopsies?  If they were worried about Von Willebrand Disease, they may not have wanted to do a biopsy at that time because the disease causes a clotting disorder, so biopsies could lead to serious bleeding.  Otherwise, our specialists often try to get biopsies while doing the ultrasound because there is a limit to the information that bloodwork can tell us about liver disease.   The only surgery that I could imagine would be $3500 would be some type of shunt repair.  I can't imagine a simple exploratory surgery with liver biopsies to be that much, no matter where you live.  Also, shunt surgery is about the only liver-specific surgery that I could imagine; most of the other possibilities require medical treatment.  I would definitely wait to see what the tests show so far.  

Spend the money if you have it. They all deserve a chance.

Well Dang...., I'll have to tell my agent to not close on that sponsorship deal with Brooks Brothers! The Logo was going to be so AWESOME! :cool: Hmmmmm...., if I can find a Tux Jacket at Goodwill, I wonder if that Bond fellow has the Omega Watch account all tied up?

I've been put under over 30 times and never had an issue, if you are worried about that, don't.  Especially if you are getting it done at one of the big hospitals like Vandy.   They will pop you with some stuff beforehand if you get anxious/nervous.  It's also the best sleep you will ever experience in your life.

I have kids. I can't ever justify spending that kind of money on a pet. I had to put down two animals this year. Both were very old and sick so I had them put down rather than expensive tests to figure out something I already knew. Whatever was wrong with them was likely not going to be fixed without extensive vet bills and they would likely die of old age soon any way. I balled my eyes out for each of them but when it's time it's time. Sent from the Fortress of Solitude.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-4LU79qbU

She went to check here house after the alarm system alerted her. She sees the criminal coming out and I'm sure had words, this then turned in to a confrontation. I'm sure the criminal had respect for the older than him woman, but it's likely he not only threatened her but went to attack her. Some of this I read, some I assumed. I think she should sue the punks family!

lol that's how I learned about it.... a big lung full of wiper fluid will flat take your breath away!

Its actually HEET, made for removing water from fuel: http://www.walmart.com/ip/HEET-Gasline-Antifreeze-and-Water-Remover/16408667  And the liquid lanolin can be had here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00028MLKC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=25R5S1EY0JMI3&coliid=IXRRQI5DIBKHL   Works great, I mix it in a small spray bottle and it lasts a long time.

I used a mixture of 12 oz liquid Heat and 1 oz. liquid lanolin in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use. One batch lasts for several thousand rounds. Couple of sprays on a tray full of brass does the trick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Usually I side with the cops when a group of bikers are involved, as it seemingly doesn't take much for a large group of bikers to think they have special rights on the road.  However, this story has me wondering which side deserves my scorn more.  If this were a cop in my area, I suppose my tax dollars paying his salary would factor into the decision. 

I just can't seem to muster up one ounce of sympathy for this guy or his family.  He was a grown man.  He knew right from wrong, it has nothing to do with Ghetto, etc. 

Would it be easier to use the find "find my phone" function on her cell phone? Then you can pull up a real time map.

There has always been something about some red heads that caught my eye too.

  I was too busy enjoying her with my eyes to notice her accent with my ears.  Even with dingy clothes and so on to try and make her look like a scuzzy, scavenging marauder living in the zombie apocalypse Alicia Witt was almost too pretty and too 'bright eyed' for the role.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/15/fort-worth-police-investigating-pepper-spray-video/   Cop was wrong, IMHO, no reason for what he did.  Considering how most people react when getting hit with pepper spray this had the possibility of a bad outcome for the bikers.  Also, considering how vehicles create a "wind" that PS could, and probably did, fly back into the cops face, and what about the driver of the truck, but he got some of it as well.

So a couple of bikes get closer than he likes and he decides to pepper spray different people that were riding behind them? That thought process is to try screwed up. I didn't see anything that would justify the use of force. My understanding is that spray is to be used to assist in getting someone to comply with a lawful order (or words like that). What lawful order? What would he have done if they had crashed?

Any death is regrettable...period.   But committing a robbery is not justification for  school clothes money. At least not in my world.

I eject it about a foot straight up in the air and catch it, like the guys in the movies...  (Not really.)   I cup my hand over the slide and tip the gun so that it pops into my hand.- never had a problem or concern.

I wanted to beat his azz long ago when I was buying 8 inch foot longs for 5 dollars.

When I was a cop I was counseled not to wear clothing like "Kill them all and let God sort them out" and similar for this very reason. A picture can come back and bite you right in the ass in a heartbeat.

  That one is right down the road from me. I'll check them out.

I moved one of mine. Jacked it up with a handyman jack and backed a utility trailer under it.

They got tired of competing with David :)