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    Palmetto State Armory Responds to Dick's

    PSA is a hypocrital company. They knock Dick's for their policy, yet they won't ship ammo to NYS. There are other ammo vendors that will at least ship to a NY FFL, PSA won't even do that. So PSA, Dick's and Cheaper Than Dirt don't get any business from me. There are many other vendors that...
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    Schumer, Gillibrand push forward on gun laws after president voices support for limits

    They should be tarred and feathered, and afterwards I'm sure they would fully support firearms possession.
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    How NY state dems plan on forcing GOP to vote on gun control

    I wonder why it's no longer appropriate to tar and feather politicians, either at the local or national level. I think if a couple of them were tarred and feathered, they might realize that their actions have real consequences.
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    Crazy! Mother/daughter gunfight with robber

    It looks like he got some shots off at them too. The video shows why weapon retention is so important. The ladies did an amazing job!
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    Seven Problems Older Preppers Face

    I think the article is full of shit. Medications will be the biggest issue and it's not an age dependent issue anymore. Medications shouldn't be an issue, since most can be ordered on-line. We've stocked needed meds, enough for multiple years. And there are natural equivalents for many meds...
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    Ham Two Way Radio !

    The cable is the most likely cause of the problem, it's been reported many times. Also, make sure you're using the latest version of Chirp.
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    Ham Two Way Radio !

    In the interest of personal privacy you might not want to publicize your callsign on the internet. Just saying.....
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    My night vision goggles

    Well basic night vision is better than nothing. I have a couple sets of the Spynet NVD's which are for loaning out. I've found them to be adequate; better than nothing, which is why I mentioned them. For folks that are cash strapped, it's an alternative to cobbling something together. I have...
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    My night vision goggles

    Actually, you'd be better off picking up a pair of Spynet kids night vision goggles, as they would have similar performance. You can get working units for around $50 on eBay: SpyNet Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles Binoculars Jakks Pacific | eBay They are definitely first generation...
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    The internet

    The internet was originally designed for the military, so there are multiple redundancies. It was designed to keep working even if major links were interrupted. The only way it'll go down long term is if a major power interruption occurs, which would take out the core routers. Short term...
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    The internet

    I don't see a disaster scenario either. There may be regional outages, but the topography of the internet provides resiliency, so any outages would be localized. There's no internet kill switch here in the U.S., and with around 8000 internet service providers, it would be difficult to put them...
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    The internet

    Like I said, it would be a first world problem. Lots of countries function without a dependence upon the internet. It's a convenience, not a necessity. Yup, the just in time delivery system would be mucked up, so commerce and industry would need to drop down into a lower gear, and go manual...
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    The internet

    WTF, why is this even under survival , prepping etc.? Only snowflakes and millennials NEED the internet. You can't survive without apps and social media? Over half the earth's population doesn't have access to the internet. Lack of internet is a first world problem.
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    The internet

    I don't see the internet or cell phones as a necessity. I have a couple of cell phones, and I can't remember when was the last time that I turned one of them on. Cell phone coverage in my AO is very spotty, so there's no dependence on them, they're a convenience, just like the internet. I'm...
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    PTR MP5

    Well I had originally heard it was going to be around $900, but the folks at the PSA booth say it's going to be closer to $1000. It is a super deal, especially if it's going to be made in the U.S., but I'm not sure about that. Hopefully by Q1 of 2019 I'll be residing in a State with more...
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    PTR MP5

    Palmetto State Armory is producing a MP-5 clone in Q1 of 2019. They're shooting for a $1000 price tag. I had a friend confirm it at SHOT show.
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    Bench vise

    It is nice having a third "hand". I don't use it very often, but when I need it, I need it.
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    .50 bmg?

    A Barrett model 99 is the way to go. I still need to mount a scope on mine... maybe this weekend.
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    Ham Two Way Radio !

    I have a number of the UV-5R's and I haven't had any problem with them thus far. However, I'm not surprised by the charger issue, especially with the cheap price and Chinese manufacturer. I still consider these to be disposable radios. I use them exclusively as loaner radios, or radios that...
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    Night vision rifle scopes

    There's always the ATN X-Sight which can be used day or night. I've looked through one at a gun shop, and it seemed decent. I've got a Yukon NV scope on one of my carbines, and it performs okay. I believe it's called the varmint hunter and it was made in Belarus and came with a lifetime...
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    New York is Numba One in Population

    Tennessee for me in 2018!
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    How many guns did you get in 2017?

    Six so far...
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    Did the 50 BMG hit the deer?

    I'll have to do some shockwave experiments with my Barrett M99, though at $3.50 shot it gets expensive. I can't imagine carrying it very far for hunting. The guy is correct in the video regarding hearing protection.
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    Heads up on a crazy shotgun

    I've got a Gen 2 KSG, and it performs well. Definitely a great home defense firearm. I'll have to check out the Gen 3.
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    NEW Surefire lights - extreme output

    No they're new units. They come with skull crusher mount and an arm too. Oh, they include a built-in IR illuminator too. The one that I purchased included demist shield, a sacrificial window, an eye guard, a carrying pouch and a weapon mount. It's a complete kit for a reasonable price...
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    NEW Surefire lights - extreme output

    Here's a PVS-14 for $2095, and includes shipping: U.S. Made PVS-14 3rd Gen NON Gated Full Manual Gain Control. I have no connection with the company, excerpt that I'm a satisfied customer.
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    NEW Surefire lights - extreme output

    Night vision equipment is no longer expensive, a decent PVS-14 can be purchased for around $2000. Sell some safe queens and join the 21st century. And yes, I do use it for bumps in the night or squawks in the hen house. Once you've used it, you'll wonder why it took so long to get some...
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    NEW Surefire lights - extreme output

    I would go along with the concept of lights and muzzle flashes attracting bullets. With modern night vision equipment there's a minimal need for lighting. Third generation + night vision equipment can be used for identifying friend versus foe. I can use an infrared scope to locate possible...
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    Chest Rig; Concealed Carry; Multi-purpose

    I use one of the Hill People chest rigs. It's a high quality piece of gear. I use it primarily when bicycling and hiking. I like how I can carry concealed, and also carry other gear too, like extra magazines, cell phones, my wallet etc. I find that I have rapid enough access, if needed.
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    Portable Radio Options

    I use a Buddipole when on trips. They are expensive, they can be difficult to tune at times, but they do work. I've used mine a couple of times while operating as 4S7ASG in Sri Lanka, and I'll use it again when I go back next year. The PAR end fed antennas work too, but you need a tree or...
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    Portable Radio Options

    There's nothing wrong with CB's, they have their place in communications, but they also have profound limitations. Amateur radio is still the best for the extensive frequencies and modes that are available. It's also possible to program various amateur radio transceivers to use CB frequencies...
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