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I feel betrayed by every person holding elected public office. Regardless of party.

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With a two-party system it's very hard to vote for anybody. Mostly you have to vote against someone

Item 7 of the platform says defend the right to keep and bear arms. Am I missing something?

There are no good guys. You would do well to remember that.

Or maybe they are trying to not make it a huge issue for a voting block that may actually be considering Trump due to how bad Biden is. Sometimes it’s better to hide your intentions and gain what little you can. That may not be it at all, but no 2nd amendment person is not voting Republican anyway. Or at a minimum not voting Dem. They are trying to grab people in the middle.

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These old eyes read right over that. I stand corrected, but glad it's there.

So the 2A details and rhetoric were trimmed. I don’t see how that equates to Trump is a closet gun grabber, as some on here apparently believe.

I just lifted this from the GOP 2024 Platform: DEFEND OUR CONSTITUTION, OUR BILL OF RIGHTS, AND OUR FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, AND THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS Brother deerslayer is exactly right... leroy....

Those 576g bullets I sent are the ones I designed. They were made by the company that bought the license to manufacturer some of my other designs. There is actually load data on the Hodgdon site for the 576g bullet as well as others I have designed and licensed. I have several designs of mine listed in their catalog now. I mostly do specialized 300 Blackout stuff now. I build a lot of application specific weapon systems now, stuff with a goal in mind before the first metal chip flies. I am currently waiting on prototype 458 SOCOM bullets being designed to do some pretty neat stuff.

Then even you are suspect. There's only been One in history who is truly good, but until He comes back and reconciles all things, we have to decide on those who best talk and walk with imperfect goodness.

To answer the OPs headline question, YES, I'M FEELING BETRAYED. It feels like the Dems have moved on to Marxism & Socialism and the Republicans are evolving into 1980 Democrats. If neither of the two parties will openly come out in support of the second amendment in a public way, we have a serious problem. It is looking like we need a third party to form and stake out a platform of fiscal responsibility (balanced budget), total support of the constitution, and securing the borders. Maybe call itself the Constitutionalist Party. With no 2nd Amendment, we no longer have a Republic. We will just be another European sh-thole, heading toward the exit of being a superpower, ushered quickly along by our enemies (China/Russia/N Korea/Iran). Even if the RNC dropped any mention of the 2A to try and capture some 'middle of the roaders' it still sets a bad precedent. It means they don't think they can win by taking a hardline on guns. And that will lead to thinking they can/should "compromise" on some gun control to capture even more voters in the future because, who else can pro-gunners vote for anyway? It means they take our vote for granted & won't be a reliable bulwark against infringement of our rights. I don't like it at all. It's a bad precedent for them to be setting. If the RNC doesn't think this matters, they are wrong. DJT needs to wake up & realize where his base comes from. I will not support a party that won't support me. Even if that means "throwing my vote away" on some distant nobody just to send a message. It's all I've got, really. Message to RNC and DJT - put 2nd Amend support back into the party platform. There is no Republican Party without a Republic. And there is no Republic without armed citizens to stand against tyranny. It's not negotiable or optional.

It's true that the GOP doesn't specifically mention 2A in the new platform, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they've thrown it to the dogs. We still have the old Constitution to hope in, doubled by the protections of the Tennessee Constitution. However, the new GOP platform does hint that they still believe in self-defense rights: 2. Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets. We can't live in peace if we worry about somebody kicking in our door or attacking us in public. That said, I don't want to make an argument completely from the document's silence. Basically, if the good guys win the election, I'm hoping they'll keep to the promises of the past as well as the present. But if the bad guys win, all bets are off.

WHATTA TRUTH BROTHER..!!! Well said... leroy...

I think you are on to something. They didn't go berserk with abortion stuff either. Maybe trying to win over a few middle-of-the-road voters. What a concept.

Fence riders that don't really stand for anything. You ask the same question 5 times and you get 5 different answers. The GOP has turned into a bunch of walkie talkie bobbleheads

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The GOP has practically gutted the whole 2A section from their party platform for 2024. https://thereload.com/2024-republican-platform-drops-gun-rights-promises/#:~:text=In its first official platform,the process entirely in 2020. “The 2024 platform’s cursory discussion of gun policy priorities marks a significant departure from the party’s 2016 platform. The party previously dedicated an entire section to the Second Amendment. In it, the GOP listed specific pro-gun policies it wanted to enact, as well as gun-control measures it opposed.” “We support firearm reciprocity legislation to recognize the right of law-abiding Americans to carry firearms to protect themselves and their families in all 50 states,” the 2016 document reads. “We support constitutional carry statutes and salute the states that have passed them.” “We oppose ill-conceived laws that would restrict magazine capacity or ban the sale of the most popular and common modern rifle,” the section continues. “We also oppose any effort to deprive individuals of their right to keep and bear arms without due process of law. We condemn frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers and the current Administration’s illegal harassment of firearm dealers. We oppose federal licensing or registration of law-abiding gun owners, registration of ammunition, and restoration of the ill-fated Clinton gun ban.” I really don’t think we have any friends in high places, anymore.I’ve felt this way for a while now.

Will sell elsewhere. Selling two unfired PSA (Palmetto State Armory) 16 in barrel AR-15s. Multi-cal (5.56 or .223). Both have the original boxes. No magazine is included with either rifle. $550 each firm. Not interested in any trades. Prefer a local pick up in Clarksville, but I will travel as far as Exit 24 on Interstate 24 for a Nashville buyer. First is the M4 configuration rifle: Carry handle is mil-spec PSA. It mounts to the rail and can be removed to install a different optic. Furniture color is FDE (flat dark earth). Manufacturer's description: Upper 16" Barrel Length 5.56 NATO Chamber 1 in 7" twist 4150V Chrome Moly Steel Barrel, Nitride Carbine-length Gas System M16 Full Auto Bolt Carrier C158 MPI/HPT Bolt Charging Handle ed to MIL-SPECS and hard coat anodized. These uppers are made for us right here in the USA by a mil-spec manufacturer. Bolt: Full-auto profile bolt carrier group. Milspec Carpenter No. 158® steel bolt, Shot Peened, High pressure tested, Mag particle inspected, Gas Key Hardened to USGI Specifications, Fastened with Grade 8 screws, and Staked Per Mil-Spec. 8620 steel M-16 profile carrier is chrome lined and phosphate coated. Lower: Manufacturer: Palmetto State Armory Product Line: PA-15 Platform: AR-15 Includes: Stealth Lower Furniture: Classic Finish: Flat Dark Earth Next is the BLEM PSA AR-15 COMPLETE LOWER MAGPUL MOE EPT EDITION - BLACK DETAILS: Machined from Aluminum Forgings 7075-T6 Hardcoat Anodizing: MIL-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2 Milspec diameter Receiver Extension Magpul MOE Stock, Black Magpul MOE Grip, Black Staked M4 Lock Nut Standard Carbine Buffer Enhanced Polished Trigger (EPT) Un-notched Hammer compatible with 9mm use Caliber: Multi ** These lowers will have cosmetic blemishes that do not affect function. This may include, but is not limited to, forging marks under the finish, scratches, slight variation in the finish color.

I’ll take it.

I'm still in for 2

Good to see you! We need some weird calibers around here.

I don’t remember the last time I heard anyone in my circle bitching about abortion. Economy, inflation, crime, don’t start WW3, stop the border madness, woke DAs. Bigger fish to fry…

Still in

You could be right, but for me and a lot of my circle of friends abortion, the economy, and gun control are my big 3.

In

in for one.

I am still in for one.

I said something in another post about authoritarians not wanting their supporters to have guns. It got a few chuckles, and a select few will chuckle at this post, but if the rumors are true about Trump, the gun hating liberal democrat hiding in plain view truly wanting to become a authoritarian, why would he allow you to have guns? You asked the right question, who else are his supporters going to vote for to lead the country?

My wife and I went to an early showing of Horizon this morning, and we both enjoyed it. There was quite a lot of violence, but it wasn't as bloody as a lot of movies I've seen. A lot less profanity than what passes for normal these days. I'm looking forward to seeing part 2 now. Generally, I get tired if a movie runs for more than two hours, and Horizon ran for about three, but I never got bored and the time passed pretty quickly. It's too bad the nearest theater is about an hour away in Oak Ridge, but at least that theater is clean and has reclining lounger seats. And the matinee tickets are under $7.00/

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Attached are the pictures of the Prototype, this is an awesome hard firing Protech knife, please keep in mind the color will be green, but possibly a different shade as all green anodizing comes out different Please let me know if you want one, I will setup payments tomorrow

Its a hot button issue based on emotion and religion. If you wanna rile folks up, just mention abortion.

This platform was written by DJT’s people according to his preferences. They’ve taken out of rendered meaningless the planks regarding abortion, the 2A and marriage. It’s a platform that would be comfortable for any 1980s NYC liberal Democrat. You know, like I’ve been saying DJT was since the day he showed up. The only positions the supposedly “conservative” GOP wants to conserve are the positions the liberals held 10-20 years ago.

This is a neat pattern. I bet it makes for a great EDC.

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I'm in for this one Steve, thanks bud.

Ironically, two days before I went through Wears Valley on an anniversary motorcycle ride with my wife, I had bought this same quantity for more! Good stuff I use in my 10/22 on ground hogs and other varmints in my backyard. Good luck with the sale good price on great quiet .22 ammo.

I doubt there's much reliable "proof" either way, but my experience with members of the OC community aren't pleasant. I get a sense that most (not all) OC'ers are seeking attention and like @deerslayer said, most often have junk holsters you can buy at Walmart and almost zero sense of situational awareness. Plus, I'm all for our rights, but I feel like it's a game of trying to scare teh anti-gunners and/or wanting a confrontation.

+1 to Bikeriders. Very good acting. I plan to go see Despicable Me 4 tomorrow and Horizon on Thursday morning

I totally agree that is what I am going for, it will give the knife the perfect look

Here's a pic of my meager Colt collection. I'm afraid that they only pic of the Python I have currently. That's it at the top. I hear ya about the S&Ws. I have a safe full of 'em and there ain't a single lock in the bunch. I only have one with any MIM parts. S&W ain't what they used to be.