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The entire video was satire about how out of control things have gotten. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk just to give Oh Shoot something to be grumpy about.

Ugh...sometimes I hate how being responsible with money forces me to pass on a fantastic deal like this. Probably tied with that 9mm ammo deal for best value of the thread so far.

I think the best bet for survival is on gun stores that have a range on the property. Hopefully they squirreled away or invested the excess from boom year profits to let them handle the downturn you (and I) see coming.

Have 1k rounds of PMC Bronze 115gr 9mm on the way. Picked up a "daily deal" from PSA over the weekend and got it for $0.22/rd since I bought enough for free shipping.

You may be right. I know some sanctions were EOs, and some were legislative. In addition to the firearms ones, the Russian energy sector was targeted as well.

I think national reciprocity is one of those things that won't be as smooth as some imagine. Too easy to challenge in court, too many people would think it's as simple as knowing the speed limit on roads for driving, when gun laws can widely vary state to state, and I can see some states trying to impose their standards on any out of state visitors (registration, further checks, training, ect.). The NFA stuff could be done easy. There are at least four Democratic Senators from "red state" up for re-election in 2018 who would have a miserable campaign against them if they oppose it, so I could see them waiting until early 2018 for political effect. I'd rather see it sooner, but politics are still in play. The Obama administration EO's can be done as soon as the White House Counsels office can have reversals typed up and double checked. They just need time to sort through them and make sure they aren't making mistakes. No issues there. The only questions would be about sanctions against Russia which has hit that brand of guns and ammo...that's something Congress might not be willing to play ball on. They're not as dovish on Russia as Trump is. Still, with the rest taken care of, that would be a minor blip in the grand scheme.

Meh...stop thinking in terms of membership numbers. NRA needs members (private and industry) to keep funding their operations and lifestyle standards...in turn, conservative politicians, or center-left politicians in gun friendly areas, need the NRA to help fund their campaigns and put up ad's in their media markets, along with the endorsement that they would be scared to let go to a primary challenger. The Democrats have no venue to stop things aside from a filibuster in the Senate. Tuck gun stuff into other bills, spending authorizations (especially things that constrain the ATF), and it can pass easy enough. Hell, Democrats might even be okay with it passing so they can fund raise off of it. Some social media targeting, a few interviews by the NRA heads on key venues...both dropping some not so subtle hints that the NRA expects a Republican Congress, the Judiciary Committees especially, to action the 2A part of the MAGA plan. Look at this as a behind the scenes political issue and a road to results starts to form.

NRA members should be the one selling it well. I get writing/calling/emailing your Congressman, which should be done...but if I was being hounded for money by the NRA, I'd tell them that with a Republican President & Congress, funds are no longer defensive, but will be allocated for what they produce. In realistic theory, the NRA could have a few major items knocked off the list within a year. The threat of endorsing primary challengers in the mid-terms should be enough to scare incumbents. On my end, I fully expect the SAF to get hot on filing suits once Trump's judicial picks settle to the district and appeals courts over time. There's is the long game, but the NRA has to strike while the iron is hot now.

So...what's the NRA's plan for a legislative push on gun issues like this? With a Republican President who they helped "bigly" with that early major endorsement, and a Republican Congress that has to have a lot of members with A ratings...they should be able to get a decent chunk of a wishlist through the next Congress.

If they're legal (even if a background check is required at purchase), the price should fall fast. I think the biggest drop in price would be as other large manufacturers get into it. Imagine how competitive the silencer/suppressor market would get if Daniel Defense, and BCM add full time can production to their offerings. We'd have a good game on then.

If the firearms industry was untied, and held government sales to state and municipal level agencies to the standards they put on their citizens...these places would come around riki tik.

I think once I get a job after graduation, and settle down somewhere, a .300BLK upper build is in my future. If I'm lucky, suppressors may be off the list or at least much cheaper/easier to process than they are now. If the entire SBR thing is nixed, I'd even build a dedicated lower for it instead of having it for my already approved SBR.

New Congress gets sworn in January 3rd unless they change the schedule. But really, they have a lot of Pro Forma things to do until the inauguration. Chief among them a joint session to count electoral votes. They'll also hold individual ceremonial swearing in's for the benefit of family and friends. If we want this bill to pass this year, it needs to make it through committee, on the floor for a vote, then same process in the Senate. All before the Congress adjourns for the holidays...and the House only has 16 days of work in DC scheduled for the rest of 2016, with selecting leadership for next session on tap. So, that's not happening. It will have to be reintroduced in 2017, passed, and sent to President Trump's desk. All among the other priorities they will be chomping at the bit to push through.

I hope you still poke your head in from time to time, Joe. Our out of state crowd helps us see how things are outside the bubble. Regardless, all the best with what's to come for you.

As long as I don't see " American Outdoor Brands Corp." stamped on a gun.

I'm not a die hard S&W fan, but I think this is a stupid move. 160+ years of history and name recognition is something they'll miss having on future sales to novice first time buyers. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-07/gunmaker-smith-wesson-to-drop-19th-century-founders-from-name

That one should work well enough. If you're going to spend $55, why not just up the buy and get a full bolt carrier group?

Any AR bolt should do, but you want to make sure you're getting from a quality vendor. If you're still unsure, post a link that you are thinking about and we'll give you a thumbs up or down.

I like it getting dark early. Seems weird to say "night" when it's still daylight out. Plus it means cold weather is on the way, which in turn means I'll be out at the range more.

Legally she's on some shaky ground and might be at the mercy of the DA's office. Legality aside, it's also worth considering the probability of actually getting a hit on a moving target as they withdraw, and weigh it against the lack of danger in the immediate moment. Goes back to knowing your target and what is beyond.

I think it's better than the prior method. Alternating between the AL and NL with no other factors whatsoever was just as, if not more stupid.

Early voted at the election commission in Rutherford County this morning. No line, walked right to a booth after checking in. Two minutes from start to finish. The lady at the front desk said they've been averaging 1,100 people a day so far at the Election Commission. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk just to give Oh Shoot something to be grumpy about.

Chicago Black Sox in 1919 ring a bell? Granted Rothstein and crew were non-partisan crooks, but you know there were notes being taken in Tammany Hall on how to rig something with efficiency.

With Springfield Armory, I think I'll wait and see versus getting excited. Never been vastly impressed with the overall brand past the 1911 line.

Cubs had to use five pitchers from their bullpen on Friday night. If I had to guess, he didn't want to go to his bullpen too early and wear them out with another game tonight.