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Think what you will of Memphis but this kind of thing is why I will never be ashamed to be from there: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/07/us/coronavirus-memphis-n95-mask-repair-trnd/index.html

This is why I take certain risks with what I keep on my truck.

Hi all, I’m new to gun ownership, having bought my first 9mm last month. My older kids also pitched in and bought me a shotgun for home defense. I’ve been able to practice with the 9mm a few times, but have still not tried the shotgun. I look forward to learning more about guns in general and also in getting my conceal carry permit in the near future.

Another ban-era Bushmaster Dissipator here. I don't know why it seemed like such a good idea at the time, but they were popular then. I think this was after I had gotten a set of green furniture somewhere. Eventually I sold the upper and put a V-match 20" upper on the lower; I still have it, but it has been upgraded with a railed handguard and collapsible stock (we couldn't have those either, during the AWB).

My job is always "open" . Everyday , 365 a year until the good Lord comes back.

When I die let my ashes float down the Green River. Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester dam. I'll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin' Just five miles away from wherever I am. Godspeed, John.

I dont think a person should ever be ashamed to be where they are from. If anything its who you are and who you have become inspite of being from a certain place or situation.

I didn't know there was ever any doubt.

I shot it at about 8 yards and cut one ragged hole. I thought I was missing until I moved over! Lol. I have been known to miss every once in a while.

Has your work status changed since the Virus started? Names won't be public, you can post in your answer if you want to. I am retired from my full time job, and working part time as self employed from home. I don’t have any work now, and I don’t know if it will return or not.

Based on the killer's name, he sounds like he might be yet another ambassador of the Religion of Peace. I may be wrong, but stereotypes can be a real time-saver.

Reading the title, I thought the victim flew planes and was killed by three women.

I have only used moon clips from TK Customs. They are a quality product. I don’t see any listing for the Speed Six, but I think those for the Security Six would be the same. You would need to verify that though. https://tkcustom.com/products/ruger-security-6-9mm-032-ss You will probably also want a loading tool.

Oh, I’ve never felt that way at all, was just being a bit dramatic. As a matter of fact my feeling Is quite the opposite...and always has been. But that’s for another thread, lol.

I stop in this pilot a lot. And people wonder why I never ever go out without at least one concealed most of the time two. Have a good friend drives for Tyson Chicken. We were just messaging about this very thing. I know he goes to Chicago twice a week. He's doesn't go alone.

You'd be insane not to.

The deceased suspect was identified as 33-year-old Idris Abdus-Salaam You don't say.

Pull the shotgun tight against your shoulder before firing, and kudos to you for learning to provide your own protection. Welcome to the forum.

Good advice! I actually signed up for a 2-hour private lesson with one of the instructors at Shoot Point Blank. Tomorrow he’ll walk me through firing the shotgun. I figured that if my kids gifted it to me and I have it in the house, I need to learn how to use it properly.

Nice idea for a poll Dave!

No, it doesn’t take 12-18 months to develop one. It takes that long after its developed to make sure it won’t kill you. There are several in trials right now. Yes, I would take one in testing. But only if it was one that had been given to people and they didn’t die in the first two weeks. (I'm a little bit of a candy azz, but not a full blown candy azz.) And I definitely will take one when there is one that is safe. Our economy won’t recover until there is either a vaccine or a cure available to everyone.

I would. I have more than one very high risk/immunocompromised immediate family member. My kids miss their grandparents and until either we have confirmed infection & recovery, or a vaccine, contact is necessarily limited. That’s a situation where all are suffering.

I had my barrel threaded as soon as the AWB sunset simply because it didn't look right without one LOL.

The neighbor girl across the road from us at our old place, same age as our son, after several different career paths ended up as a deputy sheriff. She posted this the other day and I decided all you all would appreciate it.

Second Harvest is feeding a bunch of kids right now. Likewise Room In the Inn is doing some heavy lifting among vulnerable populations.

2nd Harvest is always a good charity ...donating to your local shelter or zoo is also a good use of your donations. I know the zoos are getting hit really hard. The Knoxville Zoo cost about $22,000 a day to run and a lot of that money comes from daily visitors.

Does anyone know any charities or other organizations that are especially in need right now? I heard 2nd Harvest was seeing record demand right now.

Will have to try the pic end cap. I emailed Ruger and they only said they did not make them anymore. I will call.

Hi Brenda, welcome aboard! I'm glad to hear you've had the opportunity to practice with your pistol and have an interest in obtaining your carry permit. Happy you are here.

I'm waiting for CNN to tell me that those three women jumped him in the parking lot, beat him within an inch of his life, and he had to resort to deadly force to defend himself.

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That is a huge assumption. How many drugs in my 37 years have been pulled because they were proven unsafe years after the FDA approved them? I'll take my chances with the virus since my risk profile is extremely low.

I'd really have to think about it. Year before last, at my family's insistence, I got a flu shot. It damn near killed me. And that is not a joke or an exaggeration.

I doubt it. I sure wouldn't take it knowing someone who really wanted it wouldn't get it if I did. I never take a flu shot. I have only a bit more faith in the medical community than I do in the media. There's is a reason they refer to a physician as "practicing".

I retired 2004 after 34 years as a Postal worker. Enjoyed almost every minute of it. Have not sought out another job as I have not been bored. I have learned to keep my body and mind busy, although this this is harder because I can't get out and go like I would wish. I miss that. Doing a lot more exercise (tread mill)and lifting weights, for muscle tone, than usual. Also reading a lot. Would love to be planting flowers, but know that is unwise because I have to go where it is crowded to purchase the plants.

And I say "Thank You" for it every chance I get. To you and all the others who stand in the way of danger and darkness for the rest of us... Thank You and May God Bless and Keep you safe, one and all.

Same here. Take the flu shot every year, haven't had the flu since. Yes, if there was a proven vaccine, I'd definitely take it. On a side note, not directly related, but I went to the VA in the 'boro this AM. Nobody at my clinic but me. weird.

This is how we get zombies but yes of course I would. Just like I vaccinate my children and I get a flu vaccine every year, if its proven safe and effective,I don't understand why you wouldn't. The Flu vaccine has about 48% usage rate in the US and somewhere between 20-50k deaths this year alone.

So if it's really teowaki you really think anybody will give a rat's arse about your paper money which is backed by a failing state? I'd suggest precious metals. Lead primarily.

Good post, I’ll add that a person’s perspective is formed by the industry they are in. This area and Huntsville are big in aerospace production, automotive, and large stamping. I most recently worked in a company that specialized in large 5 axis machining for airplane manufacturers. There was no work from home jobs really. Sure, in a perfect world, programmers could possibly do their jobs from home, but this isn’t a perfect world, and when parts are created with their programs that don’t pass quality; they often need to inspect the set-up on the shop floor and interface with the operators and set-up people to see what’s wrong, and how to fix it. In machining, working from home is not the answer. Everyone wants a job at a desk. So, they go to College and get a degree. Then they find out their jobs are a dime a dozen and those guys on the shop floor that can both run and program a CNC machine making aircraft, automotive, medical, or gun parts; makes more than them, without a degree. Our company could hire CAD operators and Engineers all day long at low wages for entry level positions but trying to hire machinists is much harder. Kids need to know that everyone isn’t cut out for college. And they don’t need to be saddled with a bunch of student debt for a degree that they don’t need to make very good money. Machinists, Toolmakers, Mold Makers, Electricians, Welders, Electronics techs and repair Techs (along with many others) are all jobs where you can make very good money and don’t need a degree to do it. Problem is, you don’t make that kind of money to start, you have to prove yourself, everyone is not treated equal, and you must be willing to move to where the work is that will bring the kind of money you want.

Prays for you and your family, keep us up on how yall are doing.

According to your wish list I'd go with a Glock 43, M&P Shield, Sig P365 or maybe even the Springfield Hellcat. CZs are nice guns. They've earned the reputation of being "hipster guns" because they are not as popular in the US as Glock, S&W, Sig Sauer, etc. But that comes with an increased amount of effort to find magazines, which are normally more expensive than the other brands, and to find holsters without waiting to have custom leather or Kydex bent for them. If I'm buying a gun for current circumstances, I am thinking about sustainability. I want low-effort maintenance, low-effort access to parts, and low-effort access to accessories, while getting a high degree of reliability. I'd shop in the oder of the guns I listed.

Including being in the business at just the right time and getting out early enough to walk away a success.

It will be considered primarily for EDC, but who knows, it might kill a can or 3. That was the reason for the weight limit. At 34 oz, I'll just carry one of my 1911s. Currently have plenty of 9mm for practice because of the FX-9 PCC. NOBODY ever has too much money, but I'll get by. Next month I'm down to a mortgage. Night vision, huh?

Hate to be “that guy” if this doesn’t apply to you, I’m sure it will to someone else...are you out of debt? Do you have 3-6 months worth of expensives saved up in an emergency fund? For most of us, these things should take priority over a new firearm purchase. If you are in good shape then awesome! Buy night vision!

Took delivery of my first Henry rifle today. Had this on my bucket list for awhile. Model H010, cal. 45/70, 19.3" bbl. Be glad when this crazy weather clears, so & can go shooting. Comes with open sights; brass bead front, semi-buckhorn rear, adjustable for windage & elevation.

Who else enjoys a 5" Model 27?

Is this old school enough?