MacGyver

Just so everyone is clear, people have either paid money to learn or wasted a lot in materials just trying to learn what dolomite posted above from his experience. The post you just read for free is worth money...

There is only one name that you need.  Jeff Meister in Winchester.  He's on here as JeffM.   Feel free to shoot me a PM and I'll be happy to provide you with the rest of his contact info.

Dave's right.    When you've got to be around cold water, you need to be wearing a proper PFD at a minimum!  People react differently to the shock of cold water immersion, but it's not uncommon for people to pass out or even have a cardiac event if they're already at risk.   With kids out there, you owe it to them to be in a position to help them if you wind up in the drink.   As the old saying goes, discretion is often the better part of valor.  That said, if you're going to be out there, don't give the reaper any easy shots.

TVA limits consumer buyback to 50kw.  Essentially, they buy everything you produce, and give you a credit.  Systems are getting a lot less expensive, and now with the advent of onboard inverters, they're starting to make a lot more sense for the homeowner.

Things Can go wrong really fast outdoors. Most of the time we're sort of insulated by all this great equipment, and never realize how dangerous things can get - or how fast it can happen. Glad it worked out okay for you guys.

I was part of an interesting conversation with a liberal friend the other day after someone on the left made a comment about wanting to kill members of the NRA. It wasnt just that we disagreed; it was completely out of their worldview that someone could carry a gun and not feel compelled to use it at any point in time. They made the comment that if they carried a gun, they'd almost certainly be in jail for killing someone. Perhaps one of the reasons they want to ban guns isn't necessarily about us at all. They don't know us. Rather they project themselves onto us, and they don't trust themselves with guns.

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Yeah, I don't know what the big deal is. Vanderbilt football players have had fake girlfriends for years.

Squared away.

Sounds like you've got it, Craig, but EDM wire is definitely what you want if you're just searching around the area.  Most tool and die shops would likely be glad to give you a couple of feet.

It's definitely not a CA-compliant rifle. I think the lock is approved for Californians. I'm just tired of seeing people getting raped by suppliers/dealers/other people. If they get some kind of ban through, then maybe $1500 is cheap. But if not, a lot of people are sure going to be upset that they bought $600 rifles.

I'm curious.  What's the differnce between that and a $500 Doublestar AR?  Or any other budget built parts gun for that matter?   That California Approved mag lock can't possibly be worth $999.

Putting the hammer down on the road to hell...

That's great!

Indeed.

Manufacturers shouldn't give an inch, here.  They'd be missing out on a few sales, but ought to stand on principle.   "I'm sorry upstate New Yorker.  You can't buy this Glock, Sig, or whatever because we're not going to bow to political theater by making reduced capacity magazines."   Only when people realized that they can't have something they want will enough people get motivated enough to do something.  Maybe then they'll start electing some people that actually make some sense.

Glad stuff worked out okay.  Strange times we live in.

I'll save David the work.

I have no doubt that the commission will suggest reinstating the AWB.  I would be willing to bet that Obama backs it in voice.  I doubt he'll spend much political capital on it, though.  This is a case where he can have his cake and eat it, too.  He can recommend the AWB, Congress can quash it, then he can blame the Republicans in the House for every act of violence out there.  It's a win-win for him.   On the flip side, if the idiots in Congress are dumb enough to actually take it up and pass something, he gets what he's wanted without having to expend any energy on it.   An executive order potentially costs him big in goodwill and political capital.  I just don't see him doing it.

It's a great commentary on the community we have here that while I'm glad to see this coming to the market, it's not really on my priority list at all.   That said, I cannot wait for Paletiger to finally get his hands on his!

My brother-in-law works for a Fortune 50 company.  In a conversation with him recently, he stated that, "Walmart is absolutely our biggest and most important customer.  And yet, we don't mean anything to them.  It would be difficult for them to replace us, but we don't have any bargaining power to speak of with them."   WalMart has one, and I would argue only one real philosophy.  That is, "We'll sell what our customers want to buy, and use our collective size to get the best deals we can for our customers."   WalMart may be dealing from some of the same supply issues that everyone is, but so long as their customers want to buy ammo and it remains legal to sell it, WalMart will keep selling it.

Only in Texas...

I did an 80% build on a race dragon 10/22. It's a one afternoon process, and while a mill is helpful, you can do the entire build on the press. I've got a drilling jig should anyone decide they'd like to go that route and try it.

There's another point here that we shouldn't lose sight of. You fight in two courts - a court of law and a court of public opinion. James may have a case to eventually get his HCP back. If he wants, he can retain counsel and argue his case. With good counsel, as our law is written, he might win. But, in the court of public opinion, he's a gun grabber's wet dream. I have no doubt that Feinstein, the Brady Center and Bloomberg were absolutely giggly watching this. Because when you put this on the news, it sways opinion. The sheep will look at James carrying on angrily, not making eye contact and scratching at himself like he's strung out, yet threatening to kill people and they'll be swayed. Where they might have been on the fence not particularly caring either way, they'll watch the video and say to themselves, "I don't want that guy having an 'assault rifle'. He's crazy." The minutae of the law may matter down the road, but they don't matter right now. If we turn the public against us, we lose a lot of ground we've gained over the last 20 years. When you strap on a firearm, you either become an asset to society or a liability. Your actions and just as importantly, your words represent all of us. Protecting yourself and your family is right. Tennessee has recognized using a firearm to do it a privilege. Regardless of how you feel about this, strapping on a weapon carries a heavily responsibility. You represent us all. Act and speak wisely.

Whenever one of these people say something halfway sensible, it's a clue.  It may look like they're giving you a gift, but you'd better watch their other hand very closely!