MacGyver

And thus the very reason that 'we the people' should be seriously offended by this...

I expect he may want to let the A-rated Democrats join the Republican block and vote as they see fit in order to let this thing go away.   Risky strategy, though.

I've got a great idea for reform. Next time an election rolls around, maybe someone can actually challenge her in the primary. Heck, I'd have voted for a democrat on Election Day, but she ran completely unopposed.

I hope all these companies will stick together while they're pulling out of places and go ahead and punch out of New York, too. I'd love to see NYPD have to explain to the unwashed masses why they're going to cocked and locked on a bunch of old rebuilt 1911s because no manufacturer will sell them modern weapons or parts. Now that'd be change you can believe in.

Didn't they just go online only? I was involved in an interesting panel discussion the other evening with John Seigenthaler, the longtime editor of the Tennessean and USA Today discussing new media and groups such as wikileaks. He made an interesting point that with modern "news media" we have forgotten how to tell the difference between news and opinion, and they're all too happy to sell us the later. As a side note, I hope when I'm 85, my voice remains half as relevant as his.

Thanks for posting. I'm interested. Got details easily available?

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.