Recent content by Jackalope

It's true that salaries are lower in TN. However, the cost of living is much lower in TN, and the quality of life is better too. Unleaded gas is $2.76/ gallon in my locale. No State income tax too. Land taxes are substantially lower in TN, for example, I've been paying around $2000 for...

Good move on their part. There seems to be a migration of firearm related manufacturers moving here to Tennessee. I retired to TN two years ago, and have zero regrets. Less taxes, less laws, and less stress. Here on the Cumberland Plateau we get a few snow falls, but it melts within a day or...

Actually, I'm using lithium iron phosphate batteries, which do indeed maintain their voltage until they're almost depleted. I guess I should have specified the type of lithium battery chemistry that I use. I'm not familiar with lithium cobalt oxide batteries, I'm guessing they must be like...

I have a couple of portable systems. One is an all-in-one package, a Renogy Phoenix. It's a briefcase style system, with a lithium battery, charge controller, solar panel and inverter in one complete package. An additional solar panel can be added. It's compact, and it has proven useful in...

I have and use an Icom IC-7300 and a couple of ID-51A's. Both are decent radios for the money. I have yet to use DSTAR on HF, but it's an interesting mode on VHF/UHF. Locally (middle Tennessee) folks don't use DSTAR or DMR, but rather Yaesu system fusion on VHF/UHF. So whatever digital mode...

I suggest buying an extra pair or two of shoes, because the majority are produced overseas. There's already shortages of certain medications, and it ain't going to get better in the near future.

Kind of like what happened to Cuomo and his legislative lackies after the SAFE act was passed? I actually spoke with a NYS Trooper just after that amazing piece of legislative sleight of hand and mentioned that he should arrest Cuomo and put him on trial. He didn't say a word, I could see that...

Well it was a moral victory for those patriots that did indeed attend the festivities. It showed to the world that 2nd Amendment supporters do want a peaceful resolution to the political machinations of the Democrats. So, it was good PR. On the other hand, it was an intelligence trove...

My wife and I considered WV as a possible retirement location before we ultimately settled in Tennessee. We looked at some real estate in the Ripley and Spencer areas. The homes were priced very low, and the taxes were quite reasonable. However, I don't think there were level areas on any of...

One subgun that hasn't been mentioned is the PAK-9, which is based upon the AK platform. Unfortunately, they won't meet the unSAFE criteria. I just acquired one and I hope to take it to the range later this week. They're very heavy, but solid and supposedly very reliable. Due to the weight...

You need to change your method of contact. Maybe to something more physical. I'm guessing that letters or internet messages don't attract their attention. A good tar and feathering, or a trial for treason might change their opinions, especially if a few were hung after a proper trial. I...

Count my wife and I as two of those 77,000 who left NY. We're so much happier in a location where the cost of living is much less, the taxes are lower, and conservative values are appreciated. Having a much shorter, milder winter and no Cuomo is a bonus.

I think a better law would be to put a GPS tracker on all politicians.

Jim Rawles from Survivalblog said it was a terrible movie too. He recommended another film called E.M.P. 333 Days.

I would love an AR-7 as a Christmas gift. The Henry AR-7's are reliable and fun. The anti's will be coming after BB guns next.