A.J. Holst

It has arrived! Shooter condition. Bluing on barrel is like new except for wear at muzzle and a few surface scratches. Receiver is worn, has a great patina from 60 years of handling, and bluing fades back in about 1/2 of the way up and over the top. I think the case hardening pattern in the lever is beautiful. Leupold VX2 - 7 x 33 with fancy flip caps, oh so clear and non distorted. Cheek weld is fine at 2, when I start zooming, I have to move my head a bit. Inspecting the innards through the ejection port, I think this rifle has a low round count - not much if any visible wear including the breech face. The action is smooth and it does satisfy my desire for a level gun. I think the trigger is fine, when I shoot I'll figure out if it is good. The actual trigger itself is wide, serrated, and smooth with virtually no take up and clean break. .300 Savage has an interesting history as does the 99, which is also appealing to my ecletic sensibilities. I do have both the ladder and rear peep sights as well.

Last weekend I drive to the Ridge in Dayton, TN to assist and participate in Defensive Concepts for Low Light Environments. Randy Harris, founder of Harris Combative Strategies was our instructor. Class start was 6pm, we had 15 students, including 3 ladies. Having never shot at night, i was looking forward to it. No fancy gear, my trusty CZ 75B with 10 year old OEM night sights, Safariland accordion-style universal single mag pouch (works like a champ) and new Fenix UC35 flashlight with up to 1000 retinal burning lumens. This particular flashlight was $89.95 at SMKW, selected based on previous experience with the LD05, on board USB charger, and 2 battery choices. I am NOT a light expert, so this is opinion. A good flashlight runs $60+ depending on features. A good flashlight makes for an excellent striking weapon or use to break glass. Combination of classroom and range work. Here's what I learned: It is not illegal anywhere in the world to carry a flashlight in your hand. As a rule, people don't like to get flashed, so a blast of light from waist down with a firm, "I'm sorry, I can't help you," should be pretty effective. For me, I get to see his hands For him, I've added a huge question, who carries and uses a flashlight? At the very least, not your typical antelope. If unable to disengage, a blast to the eyes, with, "hey buddy back off," gives about 2-3 seconds of time before the potential bad guy has clear vision. To know is from experience, so we all got blasted in low light, but not dark - that was later. If a light blast to the eyes doesn't dissuade the predator, and he's close, strike him in the face with that well made, machined aluminum with fantastic gripping surfaced cylinder of hurt. Sounds really John Wick like, but really a simple gross motor skill. Then it was dark and time to shoot. I discovered there was enough ambient light from the other shooters illuminating their targets, I didn't really need more light. I also discovered positioning the light is important to avoid losing my front sight from splash along the top of the slide. Other musings When I would step to the rear to hydrate, I was about 25 yards from the firing line. As 8 students were shooting and flash illuminating at different tempos, it was chaotic to experience. Point being, a running gun battle at night is scary. I came to the realization that I've been approaching this shooting thing the hard way; day light, two hands, can easily see the target. 10 yards, move to cover, engage strong hand, flashlight however you want to manage it, 6" steel, don't hit the bystander or The Suit. Ding Ding ding Ding ding ding Ding ding ding (Randy didn't say exactly how many) ding. I'm also pleased with my overall progress with slide lock reloads. If nothing else, a fun confidence booster. Feedback from the class: start earlier due to volume of content, convert dry erase to PowerPoint for classroom. Last drill, a little after midnight, only ambient is starlight, no moon, and it's dark in Dayton. After I flash you in the face, when you can see the target, draw and fire. I'd estimate 20-30 seconds in my case and almost a minute for full night vision. Tremendous amount of time to do a variety of things. Tips from Randy: Turn off the lights when practicing dry and add your light. Hit a mirror to experience what the BG will experience in different light levels. I am an unpaid spokesperson and talented valet for Randy Harris and Harris Combative Strategies.

Your number one job is to run towards gunfire and stop the threat. Then fulfill the traditional role. Dave is right, filling with a less than optimal candidate, is playing the odds and hoping it doesn't happen. It may be a deterrent, but not a threat to a determined attacker. Engaging in a gunfight with the good possibility of students in the foreground and background, get these officers some additional training.

Noticed that as well. Used the handy crowbar key conveniently left on the porch to pry the flimsy frame. I guess a ladder was left pretty accessible for second story work if ground floor was more secure. Alarm dog as well. As to your bias, because I am no longer single nor party like a rockstar in my bachelor pad, I too, felt disdain for the apparent lack of basic housekeeping. Lots of what ifs...and I've done worse. To your point, there are some less than desireable neighborhoods off Clinton Highway

Which is why "must" is the only question that you need to answer. I will return home each day under my own power and my loved ones will be protected from violence while I am present. That's when must enters the equation, because carrying a firearm is a lesson in humility when those factors do not apply. I know I can and if it's my circus and my monkeys (Randy Harris) should is pretty obvious.

Missed this as we don't follow much local news. "Suspect fled when confronted" Everybody got lucky. From the video, BG was ready to use the crowbar as he came around the corner and headed down the hall. Appears enough ambient light, the homeowner should be able to identify he didn't have a Bible in his hands. Homeowner didn't get brained, BG didn't get shot. Starts an interesting rhetorical questions for the gun owner, attributed to Lee Weems Can I shoot? A question of ability. Should I shoot? A question of morality. May I shoot? A question of (legal) permission. In this case, assuming you cause no damage or injury to your neighbors, you should be legally protected. Despite the media re-labeling home invaders as "unwanted visitors" The final imperative is, must I shoot? A dude kicks in my door, knowing I'm home and has a weapon in his hands, it will probably be easy for law enforcement to locate him. We use this best practice: lock bedroom door, have cell handy, and be ready. I've got insurance and stuff is replaceable. If you've got kids and need to gain a better defensive position, keep you plan simple and maintain perfect muzzle and trigger discipline.

On the fed level, didn't the laughter begin with Ollie and Iran-Contra and continue through every admin to date, devolving to include the dreaded, "found in contempt of Congress" If it weren't on the tax payer dime, it'd be free entertainment

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Whether there are or aren't, unfortunately, the eye witnesses and abductees are not very credible. Man, being created in the image of God may be what has their interest. If this is their motivation, I fear they are probably sadly disappointed.

All hail SalesForce It's a web based customer relationship management platform. Problem is most leadership makes employees serve the product vs. the product serving the employees.

Pretty catchy, attention grabbing headline, and a snippet. the Riverside Sheriff’s Department have 30 days to finalize all changes to their CCW policy and eliminate “any and all U.S. Citizenship requirements” from the department website that describe the application process, and from CCW application forms. Keeping legal non-citizens safe from themselves? Not being a constitutional scholar, I'm not sure what protections are extended to legal visitors. “This coalition victory is important,” added Brandon Combs of the Firearms Policy Coalition, “because it not only helps to restore access to the fundamental right to bear arms, it also sends a crystal-clear message to carry licensing authorities that the rights of the people can and will be enforced in our courts. This statement infers if you are a legal, law abiding non US resident, you should be able to exercise the US 2A. The best news, this decision was delivered by a CA court https://www.ammoland.com/2019/05/fed-judge-permanently-enjoins-riverside-countys-ccw-application-denials/#axzz5pPXXBL8o

I too, use the iTarget, not as much as I should. No excuses since I've many DA/SA semi and wheelies

Efforts from Bloomberg's money to skew the truth. Dr. Webster and Dr. Crifasi offer a final wrap-up discussion of the week two material. They reiterate the major points their colleagues made in this module I think this illustrates the example of using opinions and studies of comptempory learned men and women to provide facts and create truth. https://www.ammoland.com/2019/05/bloomberg-gun-ignorance-course-continues-bloomberging-rights-away/#axzz5p8RIquQZ

That would be a great picture for Jeb48's thread. Have your elitist neighbors called 5-0 yet? Random, inconsistent gun fire is hard for the ear and brain to process, kind of like, "what was that?" and a pause to listen for subsequent 'noise'

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This is to the key note speaker... The quack medicine vendor is busier than ever. Money is plenty and he wants some of it. He uses mental suggestion and interests us. He is a specialist in distortion who probes into the ordinary sensations of healthy people and perverts them into symptoms. Every billboard, newspaper, fence-rail, barn and rock thrusts out a suggestion of sickness as never before. The only vulnerable point to attack the vicious traffic is the advertising. If governments forbid that as they should, the next generation will be healthier and richer. Written in 1918. Andsome insight to an APA gathering https://slatestarcodex.com/2019/05/22/the-apa-meeting-a-photo-essay/

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Gave it some more thought. Here are a few arguments I've heard which have nothing to do with the truth of the statements made in the 2A. 1. The founders were in a state of evolution, creating their version of a right based on their "now" They just won and had a national interest, the new citizens pushing west had to evict the indigenous, and the police were days or decades away. 2.The founders could have never imagined the ingenuity of man to create the most lethal, effective killing small arms on the planet 3. References to what other learned, people have said, written, exposed upon regarding the 2A with the certainty these modern opinions are valid. 4. Charts and graphs showing the US is leading the world in killing civilians with small arms. If the founders saw this info the amendment would be different. 5. Public opinion polls show the amendment should be changed. 6. And the unspoken one, the influence of money through grants, donations, and lobbying. Divert and deflect the argument with hand selected facts, you can eliminate truth from any narrative.

I did a DIY on my 870 Tactical, see issue, standard pull to long for me. Cut a bit off, just enough to retail the rear sling attachment. Added a Limb Saver, perfect fit, both on the butt and how it fits the stock. I went this route because I didn't want to spend money on an adjustable stock. Is this an option for your application? I've never handled a shotgun with a pistol grip, so can't give any info, just opinion, to the pros / cons

Great State attracting great people. I transplanted from Winter Park (Orlando) in 1994. Can't imagine living anywhere else. Speaking with a friend about why TN. Geographic location with good airports and interstates, natural geography weather, taxes, and less intrusive .gov (my perspective) Natives and longer term residents have the view, "come on in, just don't bring and try to enact the same stupid .gov stuff you left behind." If it was so good, we'd already be doing it. Problems, yep. Compare urban to suburban / rural and the are differences of opinion. Easterners think we live in the best part of the state (at least I do - but I'm not a city kid) It's easy to highlight problems and blight within urban areas because of population density. We simply get to point at Nashville for Middle and Memphis for Westerners, and it seems idyllic here. Especially if you never travel MLK past Walter P...

Tears of joy as I think about where she is, in the presence of God and all the faithful departed. I pray you rejoice in the Lord's victory over Satan with everlasting life, free from these weak and failing bodies I hope you are comforted in knowing of God's love shown through the cosmic battle He fought for her (and all of our) soul(s) Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, who's blood washes away our sins and makes us acceptable before your Father!

Old skool tacti-kool! Welcome aboard. For the group, Does ORSA offer SASS?

No expertise with Sig, however I would: Start at 3 yards Maybe some additional lubrication, more rounds, and dry fire? It could be the mag spring or ammo brand. For $250, I think it's worth a bit more testing. Regarding night sights, they're getting dim on my '08 75B, but still visible and usable in low light. I like night sights because the inserts make a great day time sight pic. If 80% of DGUs fall in the 3-3-3 rule, keyboard kommando, mall ninja high speed operator sights are less important. I also understand 70% of DGUs occur between 6p and 6a, so low light gear could be useful...add a retinal burning LED light and night vision, those half life sights are just fine!

Liked the history. Your 'inserting of active graphics' skills are impressive!