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If/when I get a reply back from Oakley, I'll post it up. The bottom line is that they need to stop asking for copies of military ID as validation of service, as it is illegal.

According to this article, "This prohibition, however, does not apply to government agencies," said Robert Krauer, director of Aberdeen Proving Ground Emergency Services. "Police can make copies for official purposes." So I would say state agencies are OK. But the mere fact that they ask for or will accept a copy of your military/government ID is illegal.

I just received notification that my US Standard Issue (Oakley's military program) account needed to be renewed. As a part of that process, I was instructed that a copy of my military ID card was required... I informed them that photocopying U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment. And asked for instructions on how to renew my account without this requirement. Then I started wondering if everyone on here--especially some of the younger crowd--was aware of this, so I am posting the info here. From what I have been told, there are exceptions for filing medical claims for TRICARE; but otherwise the copying of any government ID by commercial establishments is illegal. It is still legal to request to view the ID card to verify military status, but making a photocopy, scanning or any other replication is not. Let me know if there are any questions. I am not a JAG officer (nor do I want to be), but I can hopefully help anyone who needs further assistance with this. Cheers! M2

How safe it is living in D.C. ...

States already have the right to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states concerning concealed carry, this is even better. This law would allow those with a concealed-weapons permit in one state to carry their firearms elsewhere as long as that state also allows concealed carrying! So my TX CHL would permit me to carry in every state except Illinois (which doesn't issue conceal carry permits). That means anti-gun states like New York state and California are fucked unless they get rid of their permits. No need for reciprocity agreements! And it is not going against states' rights as Rep Charles Bass points out, it doesn’t repeal any right that a state has to have or not have its own laws! If this makes it to Obama's desk and he signs it, I actually might say something nice about the guy! Cheers! M2

In that case, I've got a helluva lawsuit against Brittney Spears and Lady Gaga!

Don't read too well, do you?

I actually put the original lower handguard back on, I could not for the life of me get the upper one on the gas tube. I mean I was smacking the shit out of it with a rubber mallet and it still wouldn't go on more than halfway. I guess I'll have to dremel or sand it down a bit, but I have never had an upper handguard be this tough to replace on an AK! There really isn't that much difference between the two sets, the ones that came with it are darker and more brown whereas the set I had were lighter and had a bit of a reddish tint to them. They were also just a tad nice. Now, if I can only figure out how to tighten up the underfolding stock, this AK would be perfect. Well, it is still the toughest AK I've ever had to re-assemble after field stripping, I don't know if it's the Ewbanks receiver or the stock Polish bolt, but whereas all my other AKs are a breeze to put back together this one is a pain. Even getting the gas tube on/off is tough. It is the tightest AKs I've ever seen, assembly-wise; but for $400 it's still a helluva deal! It's tough finding a stock WASR-10 for that price around here anymore... Cheers! M2

Well, since a Czech pistol really isn't a way to celebrate Mikhail Kalashnikov's birthday; I got this Polish AKMS underfolder this morning. The good news is that it is not a Century build,it was built on a Ewbanks Mfg EMAKM receiver. Other good news is that it is matching (bolt, front trunnion, dust cover and gas tube), has nice furniture on it and a TAPCO G2 trigger. The downside is that when I got it, it had a Romanian pistol grip, the muzzle brake was scratched up and looked aftermarket ,and the cleaning rod isn't stock (it extended to just outside the slant brake). Also, there is some wobble in the underfolder stock, at least more than my M70AB2 (which is pretty tight). So I put on a Polish grip I had in my parts bin, as well as a better muzzle brake. I also put a Polish lower handguard I had just to see how it looked, but the upper handguard around the gas tube was on so tight I couldn't get it removed. So in the above pic it shows the replacement lower handguard and the original upper. I also attached a Polish AK bayonet and a green canvas sling I had. Overall it's a nice AK, and for $400 I can't complain! Cheers! M2

Celebrating Mikhail's birthday? He turned 92 yesterday. Cheers, comrade! I'm picking up a Polish AKMS underfolder tomorrow to celebrate! Also picked this up last night for a meager $150... A CZ vz. 70 in .32 ACP, basically a communist Walther PP/PPK. It has a fixed barrel and can be shot in single or double action. Essentially it is a CZ vz. 50 with some minor cosmetic changes and internal improvements... Cheers! M2

What? No reflective belt? He's a fraud!!!

Just got an email from Numrich, they are having a 1911 parts sale (20% off) from 10-14 November in honor of Veteran's Day. Use the Coupon Code: VTW068432AC More info at Veteran's Day Sale: 20% Off 1911 parts and accessories Just thought I'd share this with everyone. With luck, I will be picking up a Cz70 and a Polish AK-47 underfolder this weekend. Two separate deals, but both at great prices! I love living in Texas! Cheers! M2

You forgot one...no morale.

No kidding, it is a simple concept of OPSEC that seems to be lost on the masses...

WTF? Bwahahahahaha! Funny!

Standard in that part of the world...

Godspeed! Andy Rooney, wry '60 Minutes' commentator, dies The iconic "60 Minutes" writer dies just a month after delivering his 1,097th and final televised essay... He also flew missions with 8th Air Force during WWII! Cheers! M2

Look closely...WTF?

Careful, old buddy, me thinks Masshole is kinderschnitzel!

The future of the USAF...

Brick I agree, that's a work of art. Do you mind sharing what you had to go through to find one, and how much it cost? Cheers! M2

Yes, but the government only pays to your home of record. Anything beyond that, even overseas, is on your dime. https://www.military.com/money/content/pcs-dity-move/types-of-moves.html

Seen at a Target in (insert redneck state name here)... And who the fuck (WTF) would think up shit like this?!?

We're not going down that road again, are we?!?

The posts concerning the Pledge of Allegiance have been moved to the thread that was started on it... Pledge of Allegiance has no place in school Cheers! M2