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I usually just call from the phone that's on the counter, next to the register. If I knew the intercom code, I'd just page an associate myself...(hint, hint).

Just to let you know, ultrasound gel doesn't dry cleanly. It will leave a residue that builds up in your suppressor. It washes off easily with water (a little soap is helpful, but not required) and light scrubbing by hand. If you can't open the can, cleaning might be more difficult. I have no idea how it will affect the metal.

Had the rock chucker been shot, and even killed, in the act, the shooter would deserve a medal. The rock chucker was shot later, though. If the shooter was retaliating for the rock chucking incident, then yes, he committed a crime, but if I were on his jury, I wouldn't convict him. If the shooting was unrelated, however, I'd say the rock chucker got karmic justice, and convict the shooter.

Good to see that others remember this day, too.

Mail it to Washington, DC. The USPS will even send you as many boxes as you need, for free. And with Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, if it fits, your **** ships. Get yours here: https://www.prioritymail.com/flatrates.asp

Unless you have a damn good reason (your dwelling is uninhabitable, or in imminent danger), you're better off bugging in. You can keep more supplies, you have shelter, and you have a known place for you and yours to rally. If you do have to bug out, you'd better have a place to go. Make those plans *now,* because when it's time to act, you don't want to be wandering aimlessly out in the wastelands. There's no reason why "bugging out" has to resemble camping at all. If you have friends or family a good distance away from your place, make arrangements IN ADVANCE to show up there if the SHTF. You might even cache some supplies at their place(s), so you're not a freeloader after you arrive. If you do end up needing to camp, understand that this had better be a very temporary arrangement. You should have a more permanent destination in mind (see above). You're not going to be the only one needing to sleep out in the woods somewhere, and you have no idea what sort of characters will come across you out there. There will be safety in numbers, so try to find a few reliable friends who might be mutually interested in hanging out after the apocalypse. If you don't have any friends, get a dog.

You have any apprenticeships open?

I bought one about a month ago, after waiting years in vain for Springfield to make and XD10. I simply couldn't stand the grip of the standard G20. The grip of the G20SF was much improved, but I still think it's too bulky, so the first thing I did when I got it home was sand off the finger grooves. The grip is acceptable to me, now, but I know it could be so much better. The recoil isn't bad at all, in my opinion. The gun has been absolutely reliable, so far. I've ordered a Serpa holster for it, and I plan to carry it when I go biking in State parks and National forests. (Currently, I carry an XD45 Tactical).

The best thing you can do is prepare *yourself.* What am I doing? 1. Losing weight. The effects of this have been remarkable. My body is stronger now. If I need to walk with a 40-pound backpack, it will be no problem, because I used to carry an extra 40 pounds all the time. Not only that, but I have been able to completely stop all of my medications, which were used to treat conditions that resulted from poor diet. This saves me almost $100 every month which allows me to spend more on preparedness items. 2. Getting out of debt. The worst case scenario is a complete and total breakdown of the American financial system. The worst case scenario is also very unlikely to happen. When the SHTF, you're still going to be on the hook for your credit cards and mortgage. Unless you plan to completely abandon structured society, living as a homeless person in the city or deep in the wilderness, you will at some point need to be able to use credit as a tool. 3. Learn skills. I'm learning how to grow a garden. This has turned out to be not even remotely as easy as I thought. Pests and disease have put a serious dent in this years' harvest, and if I had been relying on my garden for sustenance, I and my family would have starved. I'm also learning how to can fruits and vegetables, which can still be picked up easily and cheaply. Another skill I am developing is reloading ammo. I would like to learn to cast bullets, as well. In the future, I want to add paracord crafts, fire starting, small engine repair, and metalworking skills to my repertoire. 4. Of course, the easiest thing to do is just buying stuff, and storing it away. When you see useful prep items on sale, buy it cheap and stack it deep. When buying food, pay attention to proteins. These will be the hardest to come by, and the most expensive, if the SHTF. Fats will also be important (note to self: learn to can butter.) Carbs will likely be everywhere. When it comes to ammo, buy .22LR. Lots of it. Preferably in easily divisible containers--a stick of CCI Mini-Mags (100 rounds) for instance. Or bulk-packaged ammo in small 50-round boxes. The manufacturer's packaging will likely be important if you intend to use it for barter. 5. In the unlikely event that you will actually need to bug out (a nuke plant meltdown scenario, for instance), you're going to need two things: A place to go, and a way to get there. If you can get a sturdy 4x4 vehicle, get one, and plan now on what you're going to take with you. If you're adequately stocked to bug in, you will NOT be able to take it all with you if you need to bug out. If you need to get out fast, a list of things to bring will save you the wasted time and mental anguish of trying to decide how much of your valuable stash is going to be left behind for the looters. 6. Probably the most important item: Make Friends. No single person can do it all, and even the most capable person with the widest array of resources and skills will profit from knowing other people. Get to know your neighbors. Get to know people from out of town. Keep in touch with people you used to know. Evaluate what they might have to offer you, and make sure you have something to offer them. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. I'm sure others will have good advice to add.

Got to try one of the X-Fives at the range one day. Out of eight shots, hit five bulls, and three 9's at 21 feet. Sweet, sweet gun.

The one on the right certainly wouldn't have fed. The others (and there were several) that were seated significantly deeper, probably would have. Had it not been for the mangled round, I would likely have found out whether or not the other rounds were a problem. I'm not sure how CCI will handle it, since I returned the ammo and swapped it out for another brand. Without any tool marks on the cartridge? I hope I never have to shake hands with that guy...

Picked up a Glock 20SF, today, and some Blazer 10mm ammo. As I was loading the first magazine, I pulled this out of the box... After seeing that, I decided to double-check the ammo I'd already loaded, and sure enough, several of the bullets were seated too deep. Though it's not clear, the round on the left had a slightly bulged case, like it had been squeezed too hard in the press. Might have been a problem, might not have been, but a high-pressure round in a plastic pistol with a non-fully supported chamber...I don't think I'd want to risk it. Makes me think twice, now, about the wisdom of saving two bucks for the cheapest ammo...

The SP101 is a great little gun, but with all-steel construction, it's a bit heavy for pocket carry. When I wear khakis, it bulges out (and not in a good way). Jeans hold it a bit better, but it's tight in the pocket and is hard to draw. I prefer to carry it on my belt. For pocket carry, I go with my smaller, lighter S&W 640PD.

Clearly a training problem.

The 686 is a six-shooter. The 686+ is a seven-shooter.

If a man ever has to wash the dishes, do the laundry, or do any other house cleaning, it's only fair that the woman check out things that go bump in the night. If you want to split up the difficult work, ladies, you have to split up the dangerous work, too.

That's a good thing. Shooting himself in the hand will make him the safest dealer at the next gun show...

Count me in as well. As another Tennessee citizen eloquently said, "You all can go to hell. I'm going to Texas."

Heh...Turkish powder used to make a Star of David. Gotta love it.

A Glock 19 was my beach gun, when I lived in Florida. It survived the sand and salt water without rusting, and the submerged rounds all fired afterwards, as well. Never fired it underwater, though. Any Glock should do just fine in a creek. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

Check if there are any regulations regarding powder or primer storage methods/quantity limits, and make sure you get into compliance before talking about your personal stores, or allowing photographs.

That box is worth only half of what you're asking, tops. I'm calling the Attorney General's office to report you for gouging. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

Small pistol primers fit in the barrels of BB guns... For seating them into cases, though, I prefer the RCBS APS hand primer. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

Where you screwed up was in selling the gun in the first place. I've sold dozens of guns, and never did any paperwork. The only way it's ever bitten me in the ass is when I'm looking at a nice piece, and I get to say, "Oooh, I used to have one of those..."

Damn, you got my hopes up. I thought this was a sale! Good looking guns, though...