MacGyver

I'll post the article from the company itself first: http://news.vistaoutdoor.com/2018-05-01-Vista-Outdoor-Announces-Strategic-Business-Transformation-Plan You can look to the internet for the commentary from the earnings call - which was basically "these brands look bad for us." You'll recall that major retailers are taking other Vista products like Camelback and Giro helmets off the shelf so long as they continue in the firearm space. It would appear that the private equity owners are listening. Of course, this is pretty rich coming from the company that owns CCI, Speer, Federal Premium, American Eagle, Independence, and Blazer (read the majority of the ammunition consumed in the US). If you're reading this, you should probably note that "funding issues" could stop most of the ammo production in the US in an instant.

I always enjoy your practical approach to “good enough” accuracy.

People will spend more if you’ll just show them a way to do it...

If you can see I-40, you can probably at least get a mobile hotspot through a cellular carrier for internet.

If I'm spending that kind of money on a pistol, you can bet that it won't have a giant tacky manufacturer's roll mark on the slide. Just saying...

I used to have a rule as an administrator. I'll look at an account crossways once, but generally not twice. I've loosened that up a lot in the last couple of years due to feelings running high in politics. But, I think I've seen every post you've made in the last couple of months, and not a one of them has anything supportive or positive to say. I think you've probably got some knowledge, but would rather tear people down than help them out. I'm really busy right now - so I'm going back to my previous rule. There are plenty of gun communities that are all criticism all the time. Good luck finding one that fits you. OP, congrats on the new rifle.

I was thinking about this guy as you posted this. How incredible is that? A 36 year-old accountant goes out there when their goalies get injured - and blocks 7 for 7 in the net.

Monkey Wrench is on a few of my playlists that I listen to when I run. It's doubtful that I'll ever hear that song again without hearing, "come on Kiss Guy" in the back of my head.

I love it that the guy got up there looking like a frat guy from Abilene and just kills it.

This just made my Friday. Watching Dave Grohl's reactions after he pulled this guy onstage in Austin on Wednesday is just great. No way he was expecting that level of competence: Got other examples of people just shining when they get their moment in the light? Post it up.

I bet. Newton always demands his price.

You giving up on bruises in the shape of the Magpul logo, eh?

You were kind of late getting on the AR bus... plenty of time to catch up.

Fun exercise. The list of known Russian and IDC bot accounts is mostly public and available at this point. Cross reference the accounts promoting (not organizing) these events against that list. Draw your own conclusions accordingly.

I want to be very clear in this thread about damaging property. We don’t need gun owners talking about vandalism. We’ve got enough problems. As much as it sucks - at least Doug is getting plenty of notice. I expect when the time comes - if he needs it - he could negotiate a bit more time. Knock off the suggestions of this kind of behavior.

In the meantime, don't brush your teeth standing in any puddles. Seriously, we don't want you going the Thomas Merton route... If the dishwasher or washing machine is leaking - don't go anywhere near it. Get familiar with where the service disconnect is.

Agreed.

It's probably worth talking about kubatons and monkey fists briefly. I'm seeing an increasing number of "keychains" that are really fancy brass knuckles - like these: http://www.kochtools.us/product/the-solo-2-0-stainless-titanium I've got my own opinions - but I'd love to hear others.

We wanted really badly to send a bunch of them to jail in 2009-2010. Unfortunately there were also some folks who really didn’t want to see that happen who had a lot more political capital - and probably a few pictures to go along with it. Buying politicians isn’t cheap - but it sure is effective.

Private companies will take action long before Congress does. It’s silly to see BofA try to actually deign to have some moral compass, but they’re an 800 pound gorilla.

I had no idea that some of these pens were advertising “DNA collection” as a feature until a well meaning friend asked me how he should best employ it. I was at a loss. I just told him that if the need arose to go all stabby, the DNA would collect itself.

Those things take quarters, but I’ve ridden go karts that were more comfortable.

The F-701 may not be as “bulletproof” as all the cool kid pens. But, it’s $4.99 at the Walmarts, won’t ever get confiscated, will perform as well as any of them should you need it, and it writes pretty well to boot. It’s was my go to for years until I turned down a couple of nice titanium core, cocobolo skinned ones that will take my favorite Pilot Hi-Tec-C refills. I know plenty of folks who have expensive Chris Reeves or similar pens in their desks. All of them go for the Zebra when we’re in the field. I’d love to hear another pro’s thoughts on the personal survival gear you carry on your person.

I guess there’s always a decent portion of the population that is upset in any given decision. We gun owners aren’t the only ones I suppose. We've gotten some decent decisions in our favor over the last few years. At the same time the Court has signaled in multiple cases that they see reasonable restrictions are not in conflict with the individual right to bear arms. While I’d certainly prefer them (and the rest of the government) to stay off my porch, that’s clearly not going to happen. We’ve got a majority in our favor (in theory) right now. I know there’s some thought that they may take up Peruta vs. California. They didn’t take up a couple - one out of Florida and one out of Texas this year.

It’s such a good feeling when you’re indispensable to a company. I haven’t kept up with the news regarding them like I should have. Are their troubles finally behind them?