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*should*…as in that’s not reality. The point is there isn’t any nefarious politically-driven (in)action going on, it’s simply how it works. Don’t like how it works, that’s cool, and frankly I agree. But, Banzai’s painting a picture that Republicans have a choice and they’ve chosen not to swear a Dem in while doing the opposite for a Republican. That picture simply is not true' and that’s the point of my post.

All gun control laws are this, whether intentionally or not. And the ATF has been "interpreting" laws into existence for awhile. No argument. If we're lucky, now that Chevron is out of the way some of that might get tamped down or reversed. My point isn't that I like CA, or their stupid laws. My point is Glock as a company is in the business of making money, and California is a huge market especially in the cop market (like you pointed out). Expecting them to commit financial seppuku in the name of rights advocacy is naive. CARB has been using the California market share to push desired changes for a long while. Same thing.

Not at all…but if you’re anti what Trump does, just because it’s Trump, then you have TDS. Likewise if you’re anti what the Dems do, but are ok with it when Trump does it, then you’re also being a hypocrite. There’s a lot I don’t like about Trump and the GOP…and there are some things I like about what the Dems want (drug legislation and less involvement in foreign wars, though the later seems to be more in the distant past). Ask me what my opinions are on an issue and I’ll happily provide an answer, and you’ll find that I’m fairly consistent.

I guess this game of chicken will come down to which incumbents think their reelection is most at risk.

is only the side you support allowed to voice opinions here?

The nuance matters, but absent additional nuance I'm still inclined to agree with bonsai on this one. The Republicans in the house and the Senate are working in lockstep, so they should be pulling by the same rules as far as what is and isn't shut down business. Philosophically it's a bit hard to argue that you can't swear in a representative during a shutdown, as Congress is the mechanism for resolving the shutdown, and representatives and senators make up the Congress. What if 140 Republican congressman died in a plane crash during the shutdown? Should they be replaced by Republican governors and maintain the majority, or should Democrats be given the majority because the fatalities happened to coincide with the government shut down? Not that it matters. The Democrats overplayed their hand by demanding the reversal of fairly-passed legislation in exchange for opening the government. The polls support this pretty convincingly.

From what I'd gathered, for the moment at least, the ATF has given up on forced reset triggers on rifles. In their settlement agreement with rare breed, they had two interesting conditions. The first was that it would not be adapted to conventional pistols (conventional in the sense that it doesn't include all of the pistol AR and pistol rifle type guns), and the second was that he would agree to enforce his patent against others. I suspect the restriction on pistols was directly related to their ongoing attempts to get rid of the Glock switch.

If they announce your replacement halfway through your normal tour, I think that qualifies as a firing. Army's Number Two General Suddenly Replaced by Hegseth's Senior Military Aide – RedState Bonus points for promoting a junior guy over a lot of senior guys.

The Senate confirmed a federal judge yesterday. On the contrary, the Speaker of the House swears in new members of congress. They are two separate processes, but you are trying to pull the wool over our eyes that they are one in the same. That said, the House could pass a resolution to swear her in during recess. But that resolution must occur before she can be sworn in. If you want to assert Johnson is stonewalling a resolution, then go ahead…but provide evidence that he’s actually doing that other than “your gut.”

ATF "interpretations" of late have proven to be less than stellar! In January 2024, the ATF published it recovered more than 31,000 machine gun conversion devices over the past five years (Source). But again, the issue is the GCA/NFA and why are such devices illegal in the first place? Before anyone starts the "it doesn't matter why, they just are" argument, I am fully aware of that. But much like SBRs, full reset triggers (which while functionally different pretty much provide the same result), bump stocks and everything else that's prohibited (to include fully automatic weapons), it's simply unconstitutional ("Shall not be infringed" is pretty straightforward). I will always be against any legislation that turns law-abiding citizens into criminals simply for exercising their inalienable rights! And anyone who doesn't realize this is just a stepping stone toward greater restrictions is simply delusional. Truthfully, I treat any gun legislation coming out of California as anti-2A, no matter how they sell it ("It's for the children!")

Depends on model and dealer, but 25-50%. It’s a no brainer to buy through blue label. Related note, a lot of shade is thrown at Glock for being “sub par” because owners upgrade a lot of the parts. But, even when I have chosen to do such a thing, my end result is still cheaper than the other guy’s factory gun, and matches, or out performs, its capability. That said, I think the gen 5 barrels are pretty solid and really just the trigger is what needs to be replaced. Meh money spent, especially when you get the gun via blue label.

Got a link? If true, then we agree, that's a bunch of ridiculous bullshit. But then you won't have to search very hard to find my criticisms of the Republican party.

Not surprisingly, that's a USN Sea Hawk (SH-60/MH-60). Typical Navy infatuation with the phallus! That aside, for eight bucks, you can own the UH-60 Dick Hawk patch that glows in the dark! 🫡 https://www.twotofly.net/products/dickhawk-pvc-patch

Curious, how much savings ballpark?

The point is the way the ATF interprets the NFA, intent is irrelevant. Nationwide total devices seized was something like 5800 in 2023. Anecdotally from law enforcement relatives, the uptick is very real. The low amount of federal cases is certainly interesting. My assumption is it becomes a matter of jurisdiction and federal capacity. Agree. However, Glock's interest is selling guns. I can't get upset if they prioritize doing that over being a cause crusader. Lots of government contracts. Think positive, a better trigger in all Glocks might actually be a win, I doubt they'll be able to jack the price up more than they already have. Patrick Bateman might have just forced Glock to upgrade their product line for the consumer's benefit.

That bitch needs to shut her pie hole. When Hillary and Bill left the White House, they took approximately $28,000 worth of items they claimed where personal gifts. After media scrutiny, the Clintons agreed to return any donated items determined to be intended for the White House itself. That ended up being all $28,000 worth!

Can't say I agree. The mere presence of a cruciform trigger bar does not make a Glock a "machine gun." It requires an illegal modification and part that Glock does not provide. Just because their design makes their handguns more susceptible to conversion doesn't demonstrate that was their intent. I get there's been an increase in their use; but from 2017 to 2021 Federal cases involving automatic conversion devices only rose from 10 to 83. 730% sounds a lot cooler, but it's hardly an epidemic and such drastic actions (which California is well known for!) aren't necessary as they don't target the true culprit. Of course, if the courts actually held those who use these devices liable for their actions, that would be a more effective deterrent; but once again it's a matter of punishing the good for the bad! I have zero skin in this game, I just hate it when government goes after law-abiding citizens for the actions of others. That is how we ended up with the GCA and NFA, and if the Liberals have their way, we can expect even more unconstitutional rights being denied! And we're completely fucked if Gavin Newsom ever ends up in the White House!

Congress yesterday voted to instate a conservative judge in Alabama.

One of the most iconic voices ever.

They don't read or listen. This is just where they take out their frustrations on the amorphous "Republican voter" as depicted by their favorite news outlet. Every time one of them breaks out the "why aren't you criticizing Trump like you do the liberals" routine, someone points out that nearly every conservative here regularly criticizes Trump, and then suddenly their keyboard goes quiet. It's boring.

Are you suggesting that some of us didn’t voice these same concerns (increased deficit) on here this past summer?

In case I'm wrong...

So, you all let your reps know to vote no on the Big Beautiful Bill, one that increased the deficit?

The Glock performance trigger doesn't have a cruciform trigger bar. So something developed from that will likely be the solution. AB1127 basically puts into statute the ATF's interpretation of "designed to shoot" from the NFA definition of machine gun. The ATF interprets "designed" to mean possessing design features which facilitate full automatic fire by simple modification or elimination of existing components. Which is why the ATF has forced redesigns on other firearms in the past. So basically I think Glock has gotten away with not re-designing the fire control system because of the numbers in circulation already. If the bureaucrats pointed this out, the sheer size of it all would create a very large problem. Easier to ignore. That is until a bunch of States sue Glock after switches recovered by law enforcement goes up by almost 800% over the last 6 years. Whether or not you agree with the law, or that it does anything; from within the perspective of someone who does, it makes sense to go after Glock. More importantly, it makes sense to change gears if you're Glock since they probably know they're screwed. Like you said, the other striker designs don't have the same vulnerability since you can't access the trigger bar from the slide plate.

You are so young, if you want fighters stick with fighters. You got 5 years of applying in my opinion till I'd start looking at non fighters. That is of course if you really want fighters. Scores and letters seem good enough to get you in the door at most places. Good luck with the grind.