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Pretty much this every blue states favorite rationale to get soccer moms….the majority voters to pass anything. The societal brainwashing engine that is social media. Why not extend that control to the electronic leash most carry with them after they have been conditioned to put their lives on them. The baffling thing is the acceptance. Even with the audacity to make it public knowledge some cheer it. Or just make fun of it without wanting to support in the fight. Maybe some don’t realize there is one or they can oppose it? I linked the EFF.org for those that care . Its a group advocates for digital privacy and related 1A rights. Some understand 2A and all other rights die with 1A and the later is already circling the drain. If you sent something to your reps on 2A…essentially the same deal here.

Under the guise of child safety, with guarantees in three part harmony that the backdoor to your device won't be abused. What kind of warm fuzzy does that give ya if you have an iphone? https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/08/apples-plan-think-different-about-encryption-opens-backdoor-your-private-life https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/07/week-in-patriarchy-apple-privacy Of course, if you are big brother, how else would you sell everyone on that backdoor? Its beauty is the ability to cast non supporters as pedo's. Why do you care, you are a decent person so no problem that someone is looking thru all your stuff, right? Realistically, Google and Alexa spying is pretty well known. So if this hasn't already been occurring secretly, its was a matter of time. I am trying hard to respect that they had put it out there even if I hate the idea of the backdoor irrespective of what is being sold as good intent. I think it starts in iOS 15. Whether you can just not update vs they can push any necessary bits to your phone running an older OS without your permission and knowledge will be an interesting test.

You might throw out the range you hope to stay in. Personally, I like the springfield mil spec loaded as a starter as they are only a little more. Dovetail front sight so you can swap sights vs a true old A1 style with a fixed blade. I think Tisas went both ways, but staying with a series 70 may be preferable unless you are an advocate of safety bobbles.

I've got the Fostech and iirc Esko has one too. Works fine, though I opted for the lighter backup disconnector spring that drops it to the 3.5lb to 4lb range. It was faster shooting with that setup. Run it in a 16" mid length and 12" carbine upper and worked fine with both gas lengths. H2 buffer

When I moved here I was amazed this area has very few offerings as well. I took a look at the one in Cleveland, and its a nice facility though it didn't have a lot of positions. They also had MG rentals if you feel the need. If you end up in Chattanooga, Shooter's Supply in Hixon off Hixon Pike has a decent range. Good number of positions (they do training) and ventilation, though the lanes are not quite as bright as most. If you search, Carter's may come up, but I wouldn't recommend it. Its a converted set of storage sheds with really dim lighting ending at around the 10 yd area though it runs to 25yds. Maintainance was spotty. Last time I was was there about a year and a half ago, water was leaking from the ceiling onto the firing line at a couple positions from a light rain. Broken tracks were common. Worse of all they had very poor ventilation. Hope that has changed in the meantime. If you end up outside city limits in the county, you can shoot on your property, so keep that in mind when looking at houses to rent if you find one with decent backdrops and some reasonable house to house spacing.

This video reminds me that I need to go buy more canned tuna. This was his reply to new gun owners buying guns to protect themselves and their families. So much wrong with a little peak inside the mind of this [expletives]. Bias much? Your new head of ATF y'all! If you have not already done so, please reach out to your representatives!!

Well its a good thing I kept all my 40 cals !!

Any day that ends with a new gun is a good day no matter what it is.

Right. At least have the decency to mix in some mustard or something I like how you roll. That's my math. But damn, what kinda cookout has a limit of one dog. Probably all those ketchup using freaks. There's gotta be one in every crowd, those sensible kind. Come on now, this is America, land of excess. Go big or go home. That's why I really like Costco or some grocery stores where they comes in packs of 20.

FWIW, this was meant to be tonge in cheek, because its a bit funny versus it being a serious thing. I appreciated it after a year that has been pretty tough politically in the activism arena and thought the humor of the petition was more self evident than it may have be or that most like to see the humor in things. My bad.

You must have been one of those rich kids, we couldn't have bread or buns with ours

No more just muttering it in bread aisle. A shining example of when activism can be used for things that make sense https://www.change.org/p/hot-dog-lovers-heinz-hot-dog-pact

Nice. For when the time comes... ;D https://www.amazon.com/RHB31-Turbo-Turbocharger-Engine-Motorcycle/dp/B07L5MDC6R

Greg, how excited was he today, did he ride it yet?

So....did it come with a jar of pickles?? Funny related story. They required me to take the MSF advanced course to get a base sticker on my bike. I took it at Mather AFB, which is where they held the Navigator school. There were two Navigators in my class. One drills was an accident avoidance quick turn. They had you roll up on a to a set of lights at 25 or so, and they would turn on either the left or right light at the last second and you were to break right or left depending on the light. The only guy to turn the wrong way was one of the Navigators. The other one dropped his brand new VFR1000 on the rear lock up drill. Sounds like you did great all things considered. I dont think any rider, in the right place or time (or wrong place?) is immune from at least doing something questionable at some point. Only way to know where the limit is is to at least dangle a toe over it. Track time is great for that. But its effect on your street riding has ups and downs.

That's great. Hope he enjoys it and you all see a lot of fun safe miles together.

Love this question and your great supporting the habbit Its a great hobby and would recommend it to anyone. Some of my best friends I met riding. Conventional wisdom shared thus far makes sense and great basis, especially any classes where they provide a loaner. I believe one of the biggest factors really boils down to maturity level and if you both agree on where that is at. Do you think he has a good head on his shoulders, decent impulse control, and will keep his wits about him? Since he had some practical experience, did he show good confidence and comfort level? Those bits can help point toward the range of bike that could work and keep him engaged for a longer period of time. If the answers to those are positive, you may consider something in the intermediate weight class. Inline 4 600's to 750's. 250 to 500 parallel twins are great to point, but tend to be outgrown the quickest. Especially if he gets some riding buddies and they swap bikes. How is the market? I have to think today's market may be similar to used cars where things are overpriced or limited offerings. I just scanned thru Nashville Craigslist and it was slim pickens. I can see how that would make new a more viable option, but depending on how engaged he is and how good that first choice is, that may make the least financial sense even if those same used are asking close to that price. What I've observed with used beginner bikes or those owned by younger people is they tend to lack real life experience in selling so tend to overprice them, which is why their adds are there (well priced things are gone and you dont see em). Wait em out if you must. But iff he gets bitten by the bug, I'd agree with your early thought that he would get disinterested fast. Your gonna take a good hit on anything new since you cant rely on used overpriced values that dont move. Your budget may be in line with better value and offerings in something a bit larger if (after consideration) factors point to that being a viable option. Bringing me back to intermediate weight class. YZF600 (R6S), 750 something, 900 standard (naked detuned sporty bike). The other thing I use to tell first time buyers if they like the look of fully faired sportbikes, is that gravity can win a stop light balancing contest, or remind you if you dont set a kickstand right. Seems 90%+ of first time owners will drop their bike and fairings are expensive. Naked bikes are 90% the fun without that spendy bodywork. Extra points of naked bikes. FWIW, I got bitten by the bug in 1987 when I bought my first bike, a Ninja 750. It and I both survived. I sold it in perfect shape 2 years later when I moved up to a GSXR-1100. I've never been without at least one since then. Good luck, and let us know what you guys do.

As CA escapee, I like to follow their shenanigans. The city of SJ had their lawyers noodle up an interesting way to stop people from buying guns without banning. By pricing folks out, suggesting the cities gun owners pay nearly a half a billion dollars in tax. Obviously will be fought, but the danger of planting the seeds in the current environment has to be the worst aspect. I would think this could actually backfire in that one could claim it disproportionately effects lower income individuals gun owners, and is directly contrary to their efforts along that line. And could possible be deemed racist by some. Apparently its Ok to be racist against gun owners? Add another reason to the list of reasons to hate lawyers. https://www.yahoo.com/news/san-jose-force-gun-owners-143557603.html

A mere $4500 gives you a fun toy, but better yet, a great way to stop folks from tailgating you. https://www.smga.com/tippmann-armory/tippmann-9mm-gatlin-gun-glock-mag-10897??wk

Thanks Mr. David, appreciate the thought.

I'm started to see them with the pandemic frenzy drawing down. All good, it was a thought. I'll share elsewhere.

https://www.primaryarms.com/aero-precision-stripped-lower-receiver-ar15-gen-2?avad=9441_b20865635&utm_source=affiliate-referral&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=7645&utm_content=product-review Just went OOS

Appears the deals area has been nixed when I was about to post a deal on AR lower receivers. In retrospect, it was obviously a bad time to initiate it as the pandemic was starting up and buying frenzies drove ALL retailers to pretty much stop offering discounts, making it moot subject area. Can it be reconsidered now that it may be a viable area again over the next few weeks?

Nah, that wasn't any deal for sure. They had receivers in stock for a few hours. Typically they are gone in minutes. Nice to see it slowing. But they didn't send out notifications, which likely helped.

Something like that Seemed lesser of evils weighing the annoyance of missing something vs not being able to care if you didn't know what that thing was. Given it was there for about 5 hours with no seeming interest before it went OOS, ya didnt really miss anything.