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TripleDigitRide

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  1. Congrats! Where can I get me one of them there "Balck" Gun's?
  2. Yes, now would be a great time for every member to become a TGO Benefactor. This can be done by visiting this link. http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/payments.php Though times are tough, and Tungy doesn't like me very well, but I'd be more than happy to throw in a few extra bucks to help the cause. DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Yea, I know what you mean. Thank you for taking the time to help me understand a little more. Your logic is very understandable.
  4. So, is it possible that Blackwater/Blackwater employees/Blackwater independent contractors could possibly be guilty any anything they've ever been accused of? Does anyone honestly believe Blackwater/Blackwater employees/Blackwater independent contractors should be allowed to "take care of business" without any regard for laws? As I have stated in earlier posts, I definitely don't have all necessary facts in any cases which Blackwater/Blackwater employees/Blackwater independent contractors were accused and/or charged, but some of you seem completely against any notion that these people could do any wrong. And if they do actually do something wrong, they should be left alone, simply because of the situation they happen to be in.
  5. I really hate to hear about this. The company I work for has been proud of their record of 45 years without a single layoff. That record was broken last week when they started making cuts. They are being forced to cut 40-45 employees before the first of the year. Being a single father, along with being towards the middle of the totem pole, I'm fairly confident I'll be keeping my job for the time being. I hope. Like many companies, they tend to be letting go of the folks who make the most money. Having only six years with the company, there are a few drivers making a bit more than myself. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
  6. How about hookin me up with a membership? Sounds like a fun time.
  7. No worries! Even Mr. & Mrs. Parker wouldn't be worried about Ralphie shootin' his eye out with one of those things.
  8. Congrats. That's very nice.
  9. I've never been pulled over while carrying a gun, but if I were, I think I would lean more towards letting them know right away. I have this fear of being shot by a LEO, simply because he/she wasn't aware of the facts in the given situation. To me, it's not worth the risk. I'll let them know, and they can deal with the situation however they see fit.
  10. I'm sorry that you're having a difficult week (which I had nothing to do with), and obviously having an even more difficult time engaging in what should be a civilized discussion/debate of differing opinions. Resulting to public name calling is more than just a little uncalled for, and I'll leave the debate at that. If you feel the need to make anything "easier", I'll leave that decision up to you. I enjoy TGO, and have no desire to leave on my own free will, so if you feel as if I'm no longer welcome here, I guess I'll have no choice but to stand by your decision. I hope this week turns out better for you.
  11. Exactly how was I judging them? I said that I wasn't there, so I can't really have much of an opinion on the matter. On the other hand, you, who seems to be the knower-of-all, seem to have enough facts in this particular case to determine these guys are definitely nothing more than Scapegoats. You very well could have this right, but as I stated in my OP, there has been an awful lot of bad press regarding Blackwater, and I think it would be somewhat ignorant to assume there isn't at least a possibility of some shred of fact in the mix. I think it's safe to say that Blackwater is just like everyone else, in no way perfect. They make mistakes, and if making a mistake happens to be a criminal offense, they should be punished just like the rest of us. Our government passes these laws knowing full well what type of situations these guys could face, and just like us average citizens, tough times hardly constitute breaking the law with no repercussions. Tiimes are getting real tough for many families these days. There are many men who at one time lived a nice life and had the ability to provide for their families. Some are now having a very difficult time simply providing basic necessities like food and shelter. The fear of leaving your family homeless and hungry could seriously damage a man's mental well-being, and a man with a damaged mental well-being is more likely to do all kinda of crazy things. Let's say one of these men were desperate to provide for their family, and it just so happened that you and your family had what they needed and/or wanted. I guess because times were so tough, mentally, it would be perfectly acceptable for them to take whatever needed and/or wanted. And God forbid this man with a damnaged mental well-being kills your wife in the process, which he had no intensions of before choosing your family. Hey, extreme situations call for extreme measures. There is never an excuse to break the law. If you feel you must, then by all means do so, but don't cry about it when the hammer of justice comes crashing down right on top of you. I'm sure the men and women (assuming there are women) of Blackwater are dealing with some real s***y situations, but none of them are being forced to be there. They signed up on their own free-will, and are being paid quite nicely to do so. $450 and $650 per day, according to the Blackwater website. Just like they signed up for the job, they always have the option of going home to a situation which their mental abilities are better suited. The job is obviously not cut out for everyone. Again, there is NO excuse for breaking the law.
  12. Not being there it's really hard to have much of an opinion on a story like this, but one has to admit, there sure are an awful lot of negative press regarding Blackwater. Seems as if there are far too many reports of "shady practices" by Blackwater for all of them to be void of truth.
  13. I did not realize they weren't allowed to use full-auto weapons while in Iraq.
  14. Hire a well-regarded inspector Ask to see utility bills Consider how the house sits on its plot (not in a hole) Ask about maintenance School System Property Value It's always best to make sure your home is not the most or least expensive in the immediate neighborhood. Number of similar families in the area Timing - It could be everything I'm sure there are more, but that's all I can think of at the moment.
  15. Suuuuuuuuure! "It's for the wife":bs:
  16. Feet Sea Water
  17. Tungy is right. Don't sweat it. It's a cake walk. My class had at least two women who very obviously had almost no shooting experience, and they passed the course with flying colors. You don't have to shoot perfectly, or even close to perfectly. Spend more time and effort on the safety factor. Best of luck. You can do it. Oh, once you get your TN HCP, you can carry whatever you want. Oh, Don't worry about anyone waiting on you. There will probably be others who'll have to reload as well. Oh, as far as safety advice goes, make sure your firearm isn't pointed at anyone or anything you don't intend on shooting.
  18. I would suggest you invest in the Real Flight R/C Flight Simulator. It's as close to the "real deal" that I've been able to find. I would also locate an AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics/Aeronautical Modelers Association) Club in your area. Most clubs will have designated trainers, and often have planes/helicopters for training purposes. Get ready to spend some serious cash. Even when you're good, it's far from a cheap hobby. Enjoy.
  19. 12 to respond with a "+1" to a previous post. +1
  20. TripleDigitRide

    Bushmaster

    Check with Guns and Leather, Hero-Gear, and always keep an eye on http://www.golsn.com/.
  21. FWIW, XDGuys.com has the .45 compact magazines for $25. http://xdguys.com/index.php?cPath=36&osCsid=7e49262beb272004d5176e950e2cb586
  22. I love my XD's. Not much of a fan for the compact versions,, but that's more because I have large hands. I never really understood the whole full-size gun with a short grip thing myself. That's unless you have smaller hands, and even then, I'm not sure that would matter a whole lot. As far as the XD line of guns go, I don't think you can go wrong. I love mine.
  23. Thanks, Guys! I appreciate that. I know that thinking positive is nothing new, but sometimes it's easier said than done when times get tough. I know a lot of it is basic common sense, but sometimes your mind can get so preoccupied with everything else that's going on, and common sense sometimes get's lost in the shuffle. Not only that, but this film really gave me some ideas on how to channel that positive attitude. Some ideas for setting goals, too. Thanks again, guys!
  24. I'm not sure how many of you folks would be interested, but I thought I'd share it just in case. As some of you may know, I've been dealing with some fairly rough personal issues as of late, and it's begun to put a damper on my attitude, outlook on life, relationships, etc. I'm usually a real happy-go-lucky kinda guy, but I've really let these issues get the best of me. Totally not my style, but it's happened. A close friend of mine suggested that I watch a documentary, The Secret. Basically, it talks about the Law of Attraction, and how positive thoughts attract positive events, people, etc, and how to really focus these thoughts. The documentary goes far deeper than what little I described, and honestly, some of it seems a tad far fetched, but nevertheless, I really think it will help. There was a lot of very helpful information that I haven't thought about in the past. I know we have several members going through some very tough times right now, and I truly think this documentary could help if watched with an open mind. I think it would be good for folks who are not going through rough times, too. Just in case anyone was wondering, no, this is not some crazy religion, nor do they suggest you replace your religion with it. It's more like an added bonus. I watched the movie online at http://www.thesecret.tv/. It was $4.95 (no tax). It's about 90 minutes long, and you can pause it if need be. I actually watched about half before I went to bed, paused it, and woke up this moring to watch the rest. If you're interested, you can watch the trailer by clicking on the link on the left side of the screen. The documentary is in very good quality. It's not some little crappy video. You can also rent the video from Nexflix, and Blockbuster. Some of the BB stores don't carry the movie, but it can be delivered kinda like Netflix does. I don't think the whole documentary is there, but I know the first 20 minutes is on Youtube. Of course it's not the whole thing (which is very important to watch), and the quality isn't even close to the real deal. I know times are tough for many TGO members, and if I could afford to pay the $4.95 for everyone who wanted to watch it, I would. Unfortunately, times are pretty tight for me, but that's how much I really enjoyed it.

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