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But I bet it's one of the stickiest Barrett rifles around.

Regarding Geneva Convention and the .50 cal ... it's commonly understood that the Geneva Convention does not prohibit shooting at enemy equipment with that caliber. Equipment can be interpreted as a vehicle, another weapon, the helmet the guy is wearing, the magazines he's carrying in the molle vest he's wearing, his uniform, etc.

A couple of big ones that would actually allow me to build a functioning rifle, but I'm going to try to pick them up between now and the end of October. Had to steer clear of a few things to be sure I was within the boundaries of the BATFE's definition of intent to manufacture w/o a tax stamp.

Hang on while I whip this thing out... (with apologies to Blazing Saddles)

Woa. You weren't even on my mind when I posted my gloves comment, so I hope you didn't take that as a stab at you. I've got a pair of Mechanix gloves that I'll probably use when I shoot our SBR. Not because it makes me more tacitcooler but just because I'm going to have my support hand even closer to the muzzle blast than I would with a 16-inch bbl. Plus it'll help me beat down any haji that might decide to put a jihad on me at the range.

There's no telling how much slower his draw would have been if he had to pull a brick like that out of his holster.

Did it ever go off by itself? How did you manage to keep from shooting yourself in the ass???

Only if he's the catcher instead of the pitcher. I've never heard of a football f-ing a monkey, though. Always the other way around.

Me either.

And in other news... The Tennessee Department of Safety's department for handgun carry permits has unveiled their new departmental mascot: You heard it here first.

Just as an update, my wife called about hers on Friday -- the day after she was told that they would issue it -- and was told rather impatiently that they had issued it on Thursday and it had gone out in the mail. So we'll see if it actually shows up or not. We're technically on Day #97 or so now.

I just got off of the phone with the BATFE in West Virginia and they told me that my Form 1 status went Pending on September 3rd. She told me to call back in a few weeks if I hadn't already received my paperwork and that she would be happy to check again. As before, these folks were tremendously pleasant to deal with. I wish all government agencies were this helpful.

I have Magpul ladder covers on my LaRue rail but will probably be ordering some Magpul XTR covers to use on at least the sides and bottom. The ladder covers really don't do much for your hands as the barrel and gas tube get hotter. Of course I'm also running a Tango Down stubby fore grip and will likely wear gloves when I shoot the SBR so heat shouldn't be that much of a problem for me... but your experience may vary. All the cool kids wear gloves when they shoot SBRs.

As long as your engraver is able to achieve the mandated minimum depth of engraving into the material, you are fine. I have yet to find a trophy shop who said that they couldn't engrave an aluminum receiver. Many told me that they routinely engrave stainless and sterling steel odds and ends for customers with no problems. If their gear will handle those harder materials, they won't have problems with an aluminum AR-15 lower. That being said, I think Orion still has the nicest engravings and they certainly meet the minimum specs.

Well if he knew who he didn't know, then he would know them. You know?

Williamson County Commission to Consider Attack on Right-to-Carry on Monday, September Please Stand-Up and Make Your Voice Heard! On Monday, September 8, the Williamson County Commission will hear an anti-gun proposal, Resolution No. 9-08-31. Resolution No. 9-08-31 attempts to impose new restrictions on law-abiding citizens’ Right-to-Carry in Williamson County. Resolution No. 9-08-31 would establish a policy prohibiting guns in all buildings owned and controlled by Williamson County and to direct signs providing notice be posted at the entrance ways of each building. Passing this resolution will do nothing to thwart violent crime, but instead will create an ambiguous boundary preventing law-abiding citizens from carrying a firearm for self-defense even where they have a legal right to be. Please click here to view the packet of September Resolutions. Resolution No. 9-08-31 can be found on Page 54 of 57. This proposal will require a Majority (13 of 24 Commissioners) to pass or fail. Please attend this meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 8 in the auditorium of the Williamson County Administrative Building, located at 1320 West Main Street in Franklin, to show your opposition to this attack on Right-to-Carry. If you are unable to attend, please contact your County Commissioner in opposition of Resolution No. 9-08-31. Contact information can be found below. District 1 Reba Greer 615-799-0388 RebaG@williamson-tn.org District 1 Ricky Jones 615-799-8766 fhjacket@bellsouth.net District 2 Elizabeth Hester 615-790-3089 BetsyH@williamson-tn.org District 2 John Hancock 615-794-4058 hancockjjr@aol.com District 3 Clyde Lynch 615-368-7870 District 3 Judy Hayes 615-794-5380 District 4 Jason Para 615-791-9124 jasonpara@comcast.net District 4 Cheryl Wilson 615-771-3567 cwilson@wilsonpc.com District 5 Lewis Green, Jr. 615-776-2816 lgreenjr@gmail.com District 5 Thomas Little 615-395-4335 tlittle@bellsouth.net District 6 Arlene Cooke 615-377-1347 gram12@bellsouth.net District 6 Jeff Ford 615-376-8814 jefff@williamson-tn.org District 7 Bert Chalfant 615-373-4119 District 7 Tom Bain 615-373-1812 District 8 Greg Davis 615-591-8444 gregd@williamson-tn.org District 8 Jack Walton 615-373-3346 jack@jackwalton.com District 9 Mary Brockman 615-794-5177 marymcgaw@aol.com District 9 Ernie Williams 615-794-9749 District 10 Bob Barnwell 615-599-7264 bobb@williamson-tn.org District 10 Houston Naron, Jr. 615-591-0538 houstonn@williamson-tn.org District 11 Mary Mills 615-794-2270 District 11 Russell Little 615-794-4696 russl@williamson-tn.org District 12 Steve Smith 615-794-9515 steves@williamson-tn.org District 12 Doug Langston 615-790-0729 dougl@williamson-tn.org

I was getting ready to change Verbal's title to Turd Burglar but since he's a benefactor, he'd just change it back.

Reasons you might want to become an authorized vendor on TGO... http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/faq.php?faq=general#faq_general_advertising

It appears that the current trend is for the tax stamp to be in your hands about 30 days from the date you go pending.

It works as advertised. Just copy and paste. Not sure why it didn't work for the OP.

Flashbangs for the latrine, then.

Well crap. We're going to need a ruling on the field.

FWIW... I will do my best to bring some wasp / hornet spray with me but would encourage anyone else who wants to do so also. I have no idea if the club has already addressed the issue with hornets building nests in the berms or not.

I watched the broadcast on Fox last night. I don't recall Hannity using that line at all.

The media is given copies of the script before the speech is actually delivered. This way they have talking points to work from. Also, change your signature. Mike gets to free himself in a few days.