East_TN_Patriot

Cool idea for sure. I was thinking of picking up a couple of these solar powered LED lanterns:

I typically use suede on the holsters I make, but I have considered looking for some sort of sheet rubber, like gum rubber.

And I am thoroughly pwning a few of these folks tonight on Facebook.  :usa:

I'm familiar with that author and I would describe him as a really radical leftist by any measure.  He writes about human rights, but clearly doesn't see any issue with the government having the only access to weapons that are frequently used to deny human rights. 

Guess I'm going to need to do some extra leather work. Willis, I'm in for a Damascus blade if there is still one available. EDIT:  Question... the damascus blade is still good for use, right?  I know some damascus blades are really just for looks.  I'd like to have this one available for carry.

Man, oh man... I'll kick myself in the butt if I spend that much and kick myself if I don't... Decisions....

It's not legal until someone makes this argument to the courts and it is ruled as a legitimate challenge to existing laws.  It may very well hold water, but someone has to be charged with a crime and the present this argument to the courts first.

I don't see it being much different being shot at whether it's a rifle or a pistol.  The shooter can't point and fire any more quickly with one over the other, and in the type of indoor environment where these shootings take place the range advantage of a rifle isn't really an issue.  The only advantage the shooter would have is magazine capacity, but based on some research I have read these shooters don't typically walk in and dump rounds rapid fire.  Instead, they walk around and select targets to shoot at so you should have the same amount of time to react whether the shooter has a long gun or a hand gun.  I'm also rethinking my carry method and strongly considering going back to my Sig P228 over the single stack 9mm I've been carrying.  If I'm going to be facing some ISIS ****bag armed to the teeth, I want as many rounds ready to deploy as possible.  I carried a 13 round P-229 on duty over a 7 shot compact 9mm pistol as a LEO in case I had to face down a serious threat, so if there is now a real possibility I will be facing a similar threat now, why would I do any differently?  Honestly, during an indoor event at close range, I'd rather have a shotgun than a rifle or a handgun, but since that's not viable I figure 15 rounds of 9mm that I can put downrange accurately is my best option.  Now, would I actively seek out the shooter and attempt to terminate the threat?  The answer is "maybe" depending on the circumstances.  If I feel I can find and maintain adequate cover and concealment, I very well might.  That's the former LEO in me, and I am the type that would want to do something to save people's lives if at all possible.  I am not going to put myself into the line of fire except in the most crucial of situations, such as to defend my family or some children.  At the end of the day, I figure it's the responsibility of adults to decide how best to secure their own safety and well-being.  If they chose to not carry a firearm for their own protection, I am not inclined to put my life at risk to save theirs.   A couple of other considerations:  1) These shooters typically seek out soft targets (a.k.a. so-called gun-free zones), so one has to decide what type of risk they are going to take when faced with the need to go to such a location.  2) You should have a plan in place on how to conduct yourself once law enforcement arrives.  The last thing you want is to be a visibly armed individual when a bunch of adrenaline fueled cops locked and loaded for a shootout come rushing into the venue.  They are not likely to be especially interested in spending much time determining whether the person holding a gun is a good guy or a bad guy and will very quickly terminate any perceived threat.  Doesn't do me much good to use my gun to defend myself only to be killed by the police when they show up.

I've watched similar torture tests of Glock, Sig, and Beretta handguns that also fail when they are subjected to being covered in wet sand and mud.

If you're just looking to slow down someone who is trying to break in, a quality door, quality hinges, and a quality dead bolt, properly installed with high strength screws that penetrate the door framing is plenty of security.  

Ain't no friggin' way.

In for #19 with stonewashed blade

Truth.

Several have commented about the weight.  As it stands now, the entire bag weighs in at a little over 10 lbs as-is which isn't too bad for me since I am known to do some backcountry hiking and camping carrying a 20+ pound pack.  For instance, the UST shelter weighs 1 pound 5.3 ounces including the guy lines, stakes, and stuff sack.  The SOL survival poncho weighs 2.4 ounces and packs to the size of a candy bar.  In fact, one of the heaviest pieces of gear is the Maxpedition  bag itself, which weighs a bit over a pound when empty.     Also, the goal is for me to have everything I might need, which I can pick and choose from given the situation and carry only what I need.  It's possible that I wouldn't need any of it and would simply make a quick walk to the house from a few miles away, so I would only really need the most minimal number of the contents.  The first aid kit does have sunscreen and I typically carry lip balm on me.  I always keep a mil surplus poncho liner, warm hat, warm gloves, a small trenching shovel, a machete, and a Gerber ASEK in my car as well.  Again, it's the idea that I can keep it handy and grab specific items as needed given the situation.     

I'm for the marble carbon fiber.  Either that or wood perhaps.

Well crap. That black with stonewashed blade looks sweet. I guess I get to start saving up for another one.

I could go with the black and the stonewashed blade.  Slick looking knife.

Red aluminum with the marble inlay?  Might make for a damn cool knife.

The sooner you post the better for me so I have plenty of time to start putting back the money. Last thing I need is another knife, but that looks too nice to pass up. Great size for EDC on days when my TR4 is a bit too much knife. Any ballpark estimate on price?

Mine arrived today. It's a beast! Much larger than I pictured in my mind. I like the safety lever on this so I don't have to worry about accidentally opening it. Very nice. Thanks again Willis!

I have owned and used leather ones from Galco and Gould and Goodrich, but the one I've always gone back to and used as my ankle holster for my backup revolver in my LEO days was a simple Uncle Mike's nylon rig. It was comfortable, light, held the gun close to my ankle, and was very secure. Never lost my hammerless J-frame in numerous foot chases and scuffles.

There is a reason the Remington 870 has been the go-to shotgun for law enforcement agencies for decades.  It's reasonably priced, it's rugged, it's reliable, it's easy to work on, and parts are prolific.  Don't argue with reality.

It's all a giant lie.  No way there was a shooting in France.  They have "common sense" gun laws you know.