Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-16-2012, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,371
Re: AR 15
It wasn't just one or two reviews I've read, it was several. To be fair, I've read some not so glowing reviews and feedback on AR15.com, but most of the feedback has been positive.
The price was...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-16-2012, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,371
Re: AR 15
I just ordered one tonight. I wouldn't normally have done that, but with that price, it's hardly a risk. I'm planning on mating it with my CMMG 22 upper, so it won't see much abuse. I've read good...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-14-2012, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 765
Re: Super-loud commercials on TV now illegal
The way I see it, people ought to be voting with their dollars, rather than bullying businesses with more government regulations. As annoying as loud commercials are, an intrusive government...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-13-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 461
Bob Munden passed away yesterday.
I was bummed when I saw this news on Facebook. I enjoyed watching him shoot.
http://washingtonexaminer.com/fast-draw-entertainer-bob-munden-dies-in-montana/article/feed/2055812
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Forum: General Discussion
11-26-2012, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 910
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Forum: General Discussion
11-24-2012, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 528
Re: Christmas decorations
We decorate on Black Friday in my house. Occasionally I get motivated to decorate outside, but most of the time I don't. Being that I'm now in Arizona and not in Upstate New York, I'll probably...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-23-2012, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 489
Re: Pics of the new toys...
Thanks Durk! Nope.. I didn't look at the Springfield XDs. I looked at the Sig P229 and Glock 23. Price dictated I was getting the Glock.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-23-2012, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 489
Re: Pics of the new toys...
I'm getting the idea that people pretty much love their Single Sixes! The first time I saw one, I knew I wanted one. When I picked mine up on Tuesday, I was a bit surprised to see it felt like a real...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-23-2012, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 565
Re: Anyone else@Cabelas right now?
I had a hard enough time dealing with the line of cars at the Chick-fil-A drive through today. There was no way I was going to go in any stores. We decorate on Black Friday instead of shopping. It...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-23-2012, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 489
Pics of the new toys...
Here are a few photos I took of the toys I've been able to buy since I escaped New York. I'm looking forward to getting out and shooting the Single Six for the first time tomorrow morning.
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
11-07-2012, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,157
Re: Legalization of marijuana
The problem with legalizing and taxing is it changes who becomes dependent on the substance. Democrats can't afford for smokers to quit smoking because they're addicted to the money the taxes bring...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-26-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
I just noticed the following text in his "The Need for Civility and Moderation (http://stepupliving.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-need-for-civility-and-moderation.html)" post:
He, like most...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-26-2012, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
It's sad! So many leaches on society. Few care how hard it is for those who are willingly or forced to care for them. It's unfortunate that the man in your account was supposed to be a minister.
I...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-26-2012, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
That "man" is absolutely pathetic! I have seen kids on the playground act with a level of maturity much greater than his. It's regrettable that he calls himself a pastor. Men of God don't lie and...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-25-2012, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
It's really disappointing to see something you take the time to carefully think about and write out only to have it deleted as if your time meant absolutely nothing.
My wife got upset with me for...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-25-2012, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
I'm just hoping it made him feel uneasy everytime he deleted a post. Hopefully people who frequent his blog had a chance to read the comments while they were still there and learn a few facts that...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-25-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
He's already deleted most of our comments using the excuse that he doesn't allow anonymous comments or inflammatory remarks. I can understand anonymous comments to some extent, but I failed to see...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-25-2012, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
Sadly, he posted the following on Facebook:
Columbine 1999
Aurora 2012
Some things never change
He left out "Colorado Springs 2007" where an armed member of the Church shot and killed the...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-25-2012, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Re: Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
He also stated that you can buy "assault rifles" at Bass Pro Shops. As far as I know, they don't sell those types of guns. At least not at the store in Auburn, NY and I didn't see any in the Mesa, AZ...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
07-25-2012, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,238
Appeal to Obama to ban assault weapons
Someone I know posted the following blog entry asking Obama and Congress to ban assault weapons. I'd love to see people from the forum set him straight.
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2012, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,149
Re: What are your other hobbies?
Those R/C helicopters look like a lot of fun! I've always thought I'd like to get into them, but I can't afford another expensive hobby. If I got into R/C, I'd probably stick with offroad trucks.
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Forum: General Discussion
04-08-2012, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 686
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-16-2012, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 467
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-16-2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 467
Re: Ban Lead In AZ ....... ?
Nothing is free. Someone's paying for the ammo somewhere. My guess is the tax payers are paying for it. Now that I'm a tax paying resident of Arizona, I'm going to be forced to pay for other people's...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-11-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 1,468
Re: Inappropriate question at the doctors...
Thanks for all the responses! I'm getting more confrontational as I get older and more frustrated with people, but I still prefer not to. The nurse didn't seem to have a problem with my response, but...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-11-2012, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 1,468
Inappropriate question at the doctors...
Yesterday we took my daughter in to the doctor to get her physical exam in order to enroll her in a school here. Normally my wife just takes the kids, but I figured I'd like to meet the doctor being...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-26-2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 395
Re: 1st Gun Show
I went to the one in Phoenix today. I wasn't all that impressed. The tables are set up close together and they're crowded. It's no place to be for a casual browser. Besides, it cost $15 to get in and...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 472
Re: Leaving for AZ This Week
I lived just outside of Cortland in McGraw. I enjoyed my property there, but it was just too much to take care of! I'll enjoy having rocks and cactus to take care of instead.
I've been to the Bass...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 472
Re: Leaving for AZ This Week
Thanks! It was a great trip.... Drove 1,000 miles Wednesday, another 1,000 on Thursday and enjoyed the scenery in the mountains on Friday. There was snow on the ground! Loved it!
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 472
Re: Leaving for AZ This Week
I made it, BTW! The weather was fantastic! I got to see a cool thunderstorm in Texas in my rear view mirror as I was driving through. It was pretty cool to see. Also stopped in Texas to eat at a...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 179
Arizona Gun Show
It looks like there's a gun show in Phoenix on Feb. 25 & 26th.
http://www.gunshows-usa.com/arizona.htm
If anyone's interested in meeting there, send me a message. I'm new to the area and would...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 472
Re: Leaving for AZ This Week
That's what I was figuring. I'm counting on the people in Arizona being much friendlier than they are in New York and a lot less liberal! Though, I did see a few Obama stickers out there the last...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2012, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 472
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2012, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 472
Leaving for AZ This Week
I'm heading out on Wednesday and anticipate being there Friday evening or Saturday morning.
How long is it considered safe to leave the New York plates on my truck?
If it's any consolation, I'd...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-17-2012, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 953
Re: How to get the Wife’s approval for a new gun
Nice! I'lll have to try that sometime. I don't think it'll work though as she has decent depth perception.
My wife is pretty good about guns. I usually buy one or two a year. Lately I've been...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-16-2012, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 673
Re: I think it was unsportsmanlike
I like having a free market where consumers decide what's marketable and what's not. Granted, consumers don't always make the best decisions (take MTV for example).
Though I'm not a football fan...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
01-16-2012, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 698
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2012, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 310
Re: Moving to Gilbert, AZ
Thanks guys! I'm excited about the new job.
mjp28: I'll miss shooting in my back yard a lot. It's going to take some getting used to being in the Phoenix area, but I won't miss the 4 hours of...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2012, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 310
Re: Moving to Gilbert, AZ
This is one of the main reasons I wanted to move to Arizona. From what I gather, it's the most gun friendly state in the nation and the people are great to be around.
I can confirm that the gun...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2012, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 310
Re: Moving to Gilbert, AZ
Is that owned, as in past-tense?
Thanks for the info! I'll definitely look you up when I get out there. I shoot mostly rifles, but I'll be looking for some handguns shortly after I get out there....
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Forum: General Discussion
01-14-2012, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 310
Moving to Gilbert, AZ
I got me a job in Mesa and will be moving to Gilbert. I'm pretty excited about it, but I don't know where to go shooting. I used to be able to go out in my backyard and shoot whenever I felt like it....
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Forum: General Discussion
01-02-2012, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 662
Re: MY New Years Resolution
I smoked for about 15 years and finally decided to quit. I quit cold turkey. A friend of mine who had quit smoking just before I did suggested drinking chamomile tea. I attest to the fact that it...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-30-2011, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 534
Re: Off Topic Pooter Question.
Chrome or Firefox. Firefox has undergone some performance updates lately. It's not perfect, but I like its features better than Chrome's, particularly its syncing. Both browsers have it, but it's...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-29-2011, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 232
Re: Books on Firearms History
Sounds like a nice gift! I'll have to check it out.
I'm hoping to find something that I can buy from the Kindle store to put on my tablet for my trip to Washington next week. I've never been...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-28-2011, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 232
Books on Firearms History
Any good books out there about the history of firearms? I'm more interested in military firearms, but would enjoy reading about early American guns as well. It would be nice if there was a Kindle...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-17-2011, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 195
Views: 4,310
Re: Post a photo you have taken.
I took this one this afternoon.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6529318821_22ab4ac6d3_z.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23601627/12-17-15-10-10-90-1.jpg)
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