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I work on the Range side of the new Outpost, I don't post much here, but thought I'd chime in on a couple of things and give a brief description of the range, 7-25yd lanes, rifle/pistol/shotgun, upper cal limit is .308, shotguns use slug or buck only, no hip fire. 7-15yd lanes, handgun only, 3-100 yd rifle, .50 cal max. The only ammo restrictions are no tracers or incendiary rounds. You CAN shoot reloads, steel case, steel core, green tip, etc. Not part of any other range, Barrett owns the store and range. Cant speak on the reloading section of the store, I stick to the range side as an Instructor/RSO. You guys are welcome to come check it out and if Im not tied up I'll show you around. Bud

Of my current inventory, I'd have to go with the 3" round butt Model 13 S&W. Not pretty to look at but an absolute pleasure to shoot.

Well, we are back from our 5 week trip out West. On our way out I40 we visited the Murrow Building NP in Oklahoma city and eat a steak in the remaining steak house cattle drovers eat in back in the late 1800's. Yes it is still there and serving Rattlesnake, Rocky Mountain Oysters still. Been to the NP there 3 times and it is a somber place. Also stopped by the Petrified Forest N P this time. We spent two weeks around the Grand Canyon, Page Arizona, and Kanab Utah area. There were 11 of us. My wife and I and two of our daughters and their family's. We had a great family vacation time. Those youngins keep one moving. Had 107 degree days at one point around Zion N P. Explored Zion, Bryce Canyon N P, and all the surrounding area. Our kids left us after 2 weeks. Had to go back to work. We decided to travel on and took our traveling grandson Cody with us. We traveled up through Utah and spent time around Salt Lake City. We visited Temple Square and they were working on the foundation of the Temple. Visited within the area for a couple days. Nice place. Missed seeing a keyboard friend while there in SLC, Bandaidman, who I really wanted to meet and greet. Never got his reply until it was too late. Left there and traveled across Idaho, and went through Central Oregon on to the coast. Was really surprised at the topography in C Oregon. First desert then mountains farther west. Coos Bay was a charming town along with the rugged coast of Oregon. Next was Crescent City California and we visited the Redwoods NP and was amazed at the size of those trees and the forest. My sweetie wanted to see El Capetian, so we left there and traveled south of Sacramento to Yosemite N P, and explored Yosemite Valley but did not hike a lot. Got too old for much of that. Left Yosemite and traveled back across the mountains through Donner Pass and seen the history surrounding the Donner party and their ordeal they experienced there. Snow was 22 feet deep while they were there. We then crossed north Nevada then the Salt Flats back through Salt Lake city on the way back east. Came across Wyoming and camped at Laramie. Just so happened that Cheyanne was having their "Frontier Days Festival" they have annually. Man was that a real treat. Was not able to get rodeo tickets, at 200.00 a pop, because they were sold out. My sweetie was worried because of coved and there were wall to wall people there and we were amongst them. Left there and traveled through Nebraska and there was not much to see there and we were running low on time. I was on the way to Springfield Missouri because I wanted to see the Bass Pro Shop there and the Wonders of Life Museum they have just opened there within the BPS. By the way that is their Flagg Ship store and it is a very large store. If you ever get a chance go and see that museum, it cost 40.00 to get in for seniors, and worth every penny. Spent 4 hours in there and never seen the same thing twice. It was a real treat. This was a trip of a lifetime. Cost me a bunch, but I had to pay 5.30 per gal for Diesel Fuel in California, if that tells you anything. Here in Mid TN we are paying 2.79 per gal. I am a little sad it is over because it will most probably be our last out west adventure. Kinda glad to be home for a while but will hit the trail again in Sept, L/w. Now going to get to some light farming, for a little while.

For what it’s worth, I don’t see further lockdowns coming. Yes, the coming surge related to the delta variant is going to suck. But, participation is almost entirely optional for anyone over 12 this time. You may see some capacity restrictions in areas suffering hotspots. But no one has the political capital to order more lockdowns.

Nuking China?

If only there was some way we could have avoided this....

Who was it here that said these are the good times? There has to be some truth to that. I read some comments from a climate scientist a few years ago that really stuck with me. He had a very grim outlook for the world. The gist of it was that even if countries like China and the US make major strides to cut down on carbon emissions it won't matter a lot because there are so many developing countries that will use more resources in the future as their standard of living improves. I'll probably die before things get a lot worse but I feel bad for the next few generations.

Browning HiPower, hands down.

Interesting article in USA Today that sorta falls in line with the 2004 movie The Day After Tomorrow... Figured most that come here to this forum, have seen that movie. If not, I highly recommend it! Anyway, the gest of the Article is that the Atlantic Ocean current system is becoming unstable enough that it might stop all together, which would have an extreme effect on the weather over North America and Europe. Time to lay in some cold weather gear!!! Study warns of 'irreversible transition' in ocean currents that could rapidly freeze parts of North America (msn.com)

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There was. Folks like you were stubborn about going along with it, however.

They have talked about this theory before, long before the glaciers started turning into ice water. It seems like it might be closer to reality now. This old earth has been through so many catastrophic changes. Life on earth has been nearly wiped out and started over more than once. We have only been here for the blink of eye. The earth will go through many more remakes, reformations. Like the title says in the science fiction book by George R Stewart , “Earth Abides” .

Weather, if it changes, will certainly affect life on earth. But let's not ever discount the DRAMATIC impact humans can have on one another... Alexander the Great taking over a huge swath of the world... Napoleon... Hitler... Mao's Cultural Revolution... Stalin's purges of ethncities... Pol Pot's genocides... Genghis Khan and the Mongol Horde... the United States cold war and banana republics... the British Empire... etc. etc. Each of these people or countries dramatically changed the lives of hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of people in the areas affected, led to many people dying, changed culture, and certainly had many other effects I'm not thinking about.

Thing is those currents have shifted before. Part of the reason you can find palm trees on the northern cost of Scotland. Not every change is the end of the world.

I wanted to build a Shughart M-14 because if you’re gonna have one, it might as well be one modeled off the one used by one of the baddest men to wield it. I started with this M-14 clone from Bula Defense. Mounted an ARMS-18 optics rail and an Aimpoint CompM. I then acquired a surplus M-14 fiberglass stock. The army boys sure do love their duct tape. Once I got it stripped down, it was time to paint! As it sits now, it’s in what I refer to as the “movie configuration” ad it’s similar to what was used in the Black Hawk Down film. The CompM will end up coming off and being used on a retro AR build using the original hi-rise optic mount (carry handle gang gang). As of now there are a couple of bits that are either on the way, or requiring a little detailed work to mount. (Waiting on rings for my Aimpoint 5000 and the AIM-1/D needs a tape switch fabricated for it.) Updates to follow as the build is adjusted/completed.

Name the actress and movie.

It’s a new corporate policy, however not even the employees are following. Seems more of political theater than true concern for public health

Nah. Thermobarics are the ticket. No nasty radioactive fallout to deal with afterwards.

I expect some serious draconian measures dropping soon...like no admittance without your proof of vaccination. The “passport” is already being implemented in some places. Show me your papers, comrade.

Didn't specify. So I guess its everybody. A few weeks ago it was masks for the un-vaccinated. A couple of weeks ago the mask signs disappeared. Now its back to everybody. From what I've been seeing on the news, I'm expecting another lock down soon.

Sorry. No mask for me. I'm vaccinated. They can kick my ass out.

His duct tape sound effect was spot on.

After I shoot my new Glock 45, I've got a feeling that it may replace one of my bedside guns, lol. It feels better in my hand than the Shield I use for that purpose now. The Shield has a CT Laser/flashlight on it. I think I may end up selling or trading the extra Performance Center Shield I have, the one without the laser/flashlight. Coincidence on the Shield I'm keeping, the first 3 digits of the serial number are my initials, in the correct order. Talk about fate...

I have experienced the dry heat in Iraq,Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and the American Southwest. Stationed at Fort Irwin for a few years. But when I arrived in lower Alabama in August, during my first p.t. run, I knew that was the most miserable heat of all! As far as Eotech the biggest concern I would have is the batteries failing from the heat or time. And also corrosion of the batteries if they fail. I had one that always seemed to have dead batteries when I wanted to shoot it and it was keep in ideal temperatures.

Ask yourself how many times these prognosticators of impending doom and gloom have been correct thus far.

Had a guy come from Hickory NC to buy a 98 Taurus that slung a rod. He needed the body so he was buying the whole car. Showed up with a 85 s10 and THE WORST Uhaul rented tow dolly I've ever laid eyes on. We loaded it in the drizzling rain at dusk only to realize the dolly lights didn't have an end to plug in to. Guy says "eh it'll be fine ill go slow and stay in the right lane" I counted my money, shook his hand, said a prayer to myself, and went in to eat supper. Some people just need to learn on their own

This is very true. There were massive population shifts in Europe and Africa the most recent time this happened. While it caused famines, diseases/epidemics, and a major structural change in agriculture and population centers in (specifically) the medieval Europea continent, it also lead to the industrial revolution and the modern world. Likewise in the far east and middle east. For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction. It's hard to tell what ingenuity man comes up with as we adapt to an ever changing world. The only thing that is certain is that we have always progressed from adversity.

My heart is with a good 1911, but practicality says a Glock 19 Mine has many thousands of rounds through it and functions beautifully. If shtf, it would be the handgun on my mind first.

I look at it more as a warning to get ready for what's coming. It's not going to be the end of man, but it might mark in a change in the way we do things here and a marked change in the population distribution, through the planet. We worry about terrorism and wars, but when you stop and think about it, changes in weather and other natural phenomona have had a much more profound affect on life on Earth, than anything else. I agree Erik. But it also might happen while we are still alive.

One thing those prognosticators tend to forget is that as countries become more developed, through the use of those resources, they inevitably become more aware and conservative with those resources once they become developed. Short term bad, long term good. It's an odd short term sacrifice for a long term gain. The other way is a long term burn out.

Appreciate the info!

I look forward to your book report.

I dunno. I was stationed in Camp Lejeune it was always hot and nearing 100% humidity. We would frequently travel to The Desth Valley area and temps would exceed 110. I’d much rather take a blistering dry heat over a hot and humid. Also, you may be surprise how hot the trunk of your car gets when sitting in the sun. I think that’s why they say not to put your baby in the trunk (or something like that).

People have been reluctant to try the Canik line for quite a while, but most are like you. A few rounds and are not only impressed, but in love with them. Awesome pistols!! Jmo

Right now? This Canick TP9SF. Holy crap can I shoot this thing! All time? .44 mag Vaquero.

I ordered some stuff from WalMart called Repels All. You sprinkle it around the perimeter of your garden. It isn’t cheap, but sure seemed like it worked pretty well. I’ll get it again next year.

We can survive it, maybe on some cases not individually but as a whole. I worry about the costs (not financial, but personal, freedoms, joy, friendships, relationships, memories, etc).

They are already talking about booster shots before the winter, so I fully expect a mask mandate. There will also probably be another lockdown. I can’t complain about how people feel about their individual freedoms, but as long as there is a perceived need for a vaccine we will be riding this merry go round for the foreseeable future. I hope we can survive it.

I know some folks on the list don’t care for the “distressed” look on a new firearm but I think it looks sweet. I just have an ATI GI model but it shoots nice and on target. One day I hope to get a WWII 1911. Nothing fancy and perfect. Something I can shoot and not worry about it’s “vintage”.

I had to put chicken wire around my gardens to keep the rabbits and such from eating everything. I also got a decent air rifle for the occasional game pie. Those might still be salvageable if you can get them protected.

This has nothing to do with HIPPA( does not apply to private non-medical business) or the constitution. Tennessee is a work at will state. Employers can set any requirement for work.(obviously it can't be discriminatory) You wife has the option of not working there if she does not want to. Not saying this is right, just the way it is. Their place, their rules.

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7 shot Taurus revolver in 38 Spl/357 Mag. Pocket carry 357 DPX in it. Second choice is MP 9 C 2.0 in IWB Aherns holster w/top strap.

You know, that all depends on what I am doing. Daily carry - Ruger LC9S Pro 9mm Hiking - Taurus Tracker Mdl 627 .357 mag SHTF - FNH FNS9 9mm

Yes, but handheld should be primary light.

Under the law of agency, in no way does hiring someone for the job eliminate potential liability. Lawyers are disgustingly creative. In this case, defensive response to an attack might be more professionally handled, but liability exposure is not extinguished. If the SHTF, litigation WILL follow!

Guns? No one here has guns