HeloDude

Unfortunately it's a dangerous business. My prayers to these brave soldiers and their families. Thank you for your great service to our country.

Rainman shacked this one--if it's a problem with a specific crew, then handle it accordingly with that crew. If it's a problem with a specific squadron or airframe community, then handle it accordingly. I'm tired of seeing emails, FCIF's, etc telling me what to do (or not do) when we're already supposed to know what to do. This is nothing more than leadership trying to cover their ass.

No, the Air Force is full of 'Yes Man' leadership who only knows how to react in a knee-jerk type fashion. What does the first thing a CC tells his people after a DUI in his Sq/Gp/Wg--not to drink and drive, be careful, have a plan, be a 'wingman', blah blah blah. How many times do I have to be told the same thing? Let me know when the reg or policy changes, in the meantime, just let me do my job.

The House has passed a budget (both Defense Budget as well as the overall Federal Budget)...it's the Senate that doesn't do well at passing budgets.

So holsters for CCW... What are you guys using? I'm not too concerned with my pocket pistols (Ruger LCP, Kahr PM40, etc) as those are pretty easy to holster and throw in a pocket, but rather the larger sub compact pistols that you can't put in a pocket. For most of the last year I have been carrying my SW MP40c IWB in a Crossbreed Super Tuck (at the 4:30 position)--wear it at least once/twice a week as I also alternate between my various pocket pistols (especially in the summer with the advantage of cargo shorts). It was decently comfortable, unless I was wearing it for more than a couple of hours, but over the past couple of months it's really started to hurt my back, so much as to the point that I dread wearing it at times. A few weeks ago a buddy of mine at work says all he wears now (for holsters) is a belly band holster...even for his .45. I finally got around to looking at them yesterday (Galco Belly Band) and they seem pretty good. But today, I came across a kind of holster I have never seen/heard of: 3 Speed Holster (link). It's a belly band type holster that from the videos looks like it would be super comfortable (if you don't mind having a gun pointed down at your crotch). Anybody familiar with this brand or any of the belly band holsters for that matter? I'm assuming you could also wear these in the crest of your lower back/6 o'clock position--anybody wear their CCW on their lower back? And one more question for you fellow gun lovers...anybody ever use an ankle holster? I've tried one on briefly a while back and kind of like it...Galco seems to make some nice ones that stay secure. Figured it could help when I'm wearing something more formal and would like to have my J-frame snubbie or PM40. Thanks guys! Oh, and here's the video on the 3 Speed (they also do a pretty good job with 3 more videos after this one going over different ways to wear the holster, how to use it, etc). 3 Speed Holster You Tube Video Link

So looking at the failed Senate vote in 2009 (failed 58 to 39 to make it past the filibuster), compared to the current makeup of the Senate...my math has it passing 62-38. The premise for this is that 45 of the 47 Republicans will vote for the measure (Brown and Lugar said they will not vote for it) and that all Democrats who voted for it in 2009 will vote for it again this year...also adding Sen Manchin, Dem, from West Virginia in the 'Aye' column. The two possible wild cards in my opinion would be Reid and Kirk...Reid because voting this way now will mean it actually passes, and Kirk because he's newly elected from Illinois (might be anti-gun, but this wouldn't affect Illinois since they ban CCW). On a side note, McCaskill will face a super tough reelection in Missouri this year and that might cause her to change her vote from a no to a yes. Having said all of this, I am fairly confident Obama will veto the bill. His administration is already planning on banning shooting on public lands (link)--so much for guys like NSplayr saying Obama hasn't done anything antigun (though his nominees to the courts have been antigun). Even if he did sign the bill, I wouldn't be surprised to see states like California, Hawaii, Maryland, etc (essentially most of the 'May Issue' states) to straight up get rid of their CCW laws/permits.

This just in...the guy making this ad is a bigoted moron. A true believer of gun rights wants as many law abiding citizens as possible owning firearms...regardless of race or creed. Fortunately support for gun rights is (those not favoring a ban on handguns, specifically) is the highest its ever been. Link Also, "Self-Reported Gun Ownership in U.S. is highest Since 1993". Link

First off, when choosing what weapon to purchase for conceal carry, you have to ask yourself (or in this case, ask your fiance).. -When/how often will the gun be carried? -How will she carry it? (I know a majority of women carry in their purse...how big is her purse--ie does she need a small gun or can she have a larger subcompact?) -What is her experience with guns in the past? It shouldn't be too hard for a girl to be able to rack a slide on a small gun in order to clear a malfunction -Will this gun also double as her protection in the house? Though I carry my Ruger LCP on many occasions (just because it's so easy to slide in a pocket when I'm running out the door--I usually try and go with one of my .40's), I am not a big fan of the .380 for personal defense. Yes, it's better than nothing, but you could make the same argument for just about anything--better off choosing a firearm with a more adequate caliber (.38 special/9mm being the minimum). As for a revolver, not a bad option--especially if it's going into her purse. I carry my J-frame snubbie once in a while, but they're not nearly as easy to shoot as a semi-auto, plus reloading is not as quick compared to just changing out a mag. Unless she really likes revolvers over semi-autos, I would go with the auto. Having said all of the above, I would have her check out a 9mm. There are some good options in smaller frames--check out the Kahr PM9/CM9, Kimber Solo, Ruger LC9, etc--the Kahr and Kimber being my favorite. You should be able to go with her (or have her go by herself) to a local gun range where she can rent several kind of guns in order to find out what she's comfortable with using. Hope some of this helps...all just my opinion.

Agreed...but getting a masters degree because leadership told you to helps them determine who the 'yes men' are--and that's what the upper level leadership is looking for in terms of who to promote.

Anybody catch the first episode of 'American Guns' on Discovery tonight? You could definitely tell that it's a play off Sons of Guns. Having said that, it was decent to watch. Awesome scenery in Colorado...and the mom is definitely MILF material with what appears to be a nice boob job. Coolest part of the episode was when Kurt (the owner) took a jet ranger to a ranch in the mountains to see this old dude's gun collection--guy had a sweet house and a pretty cool vault where he kept his guns. I wasn't too impressed with the show, but since it's about guns, I'll probably keep on watching it unless it becomes super gay.

Definitely a good idea to do more 'looking' at gun shows vs 'buying'. These days, guys at gun shows are asking too much compared to what you can get them for on buds or gunbroker. I still go when they're in town and unless I'm looking to purchase something specific that I can't buy online, I'll usually just browse the different tables and see if something catches my eye. Always a good idea to have your smart phone ready so you can do a quick search to see what the prices are online. I have a Rock River AR-15 and really enjoy it. Buds sells S&W's AR-15's and will give you the law enforcement rate...also you can get an additional $100 rebate from S&W being military. Not saying the AR's are great or not (I'm sure they're pretty decent) , but it's definitely not a bad deal.

Just what I need...another website to spend to money on guns, etc--all sarcasm aside, thanks M2!

I heard he was gay and wanted PA/AF Crimes to do a story on him being the first openly gay pilot to eject out of an A-10.

The basic Mi-17 advisor mission in Iraq/AFghanistan is NOT ran by the 6 SOS. The argument is not whether the Army will be taking over the basic Air Advisor (non AFSOC/SOF) mission (though I've heard the non SOF Army guys will be in fact taking over some of that work), rather the argument is whether the Air Force will still own the rotor wing FID mission. I have heard the Army wants that mission since they are the experts when it comes to SOF rotor wing assets.

Heard it on good authority that the 6 SOS at Hurlburt might be very well getting rid of their rotor wing FID mission in the near future. I also heard that is has less to do with upcoming budget cuts and more so due to the Army spec wanting back all of the AF's SOF rotor wing missions.

I don't have this one, but like some others on here, I have a S&W MP-22 and truly enjoy it. You can get the basic model for $360 when Bud's has them available on their Law Enforcement section. I highly recommend it.

Got it...the .22 is not any better than a .40 or .45 . Just giving you a hard time man...I know what you meant. But seriously, putting aside the fact the any gun is better than no gun at all, there are definitely some better calibers out there than others. 100% agree on the shotgun--my primary home defense weapon. I have pistols all throughout the house, but my first inclination will always be to get my shotgun.

For you scotch lovers out there...where do you usually get your more harder to find single malts? Naturally I love the prices at the Class 6 but their scotch selection at Kirtland isn't the greatest--are they better at some of the other bases? One of their workers said they can special order you something if they don't carry it, but I'm not sure if that means they can only order you what other Class 6's carry or if they can get you just about anything (I haven't specifically looked into it...I still need to). I'm specifically looking for single malts such as Macallan 15/18 yr, Talisker 10/18 yr, Laphroaig 10/18 yr, Lagavulin, any of the Glenmorangie, etc--or anything else you think you think is worth trying! Also, do you any of you guys buy from an online site? Any recommendations?

Do any of you guys have any good recommendations on gun safes--preferably one that can hold up to 34 firearms? I've had friends explain to me that the fire rating is important--at least 1hr at 1200F. I'm looking for something quality (fire rating, etc), that looks decent, and most importantly (almost), at a fair price--military discounts are always appreciated and I probably wouldn't buy one without it unless of course it was cheaper to do so. I've been told the safes made by Liberty are pretty good, what about Winchester? Thanks guys!

Awesome review man! I just bought one myself and am going to take it to the range later today for the first time! It sounds like the 50 round drum worked well for you--what did you pay for yours? The ones that I have seen are somewhat expensive to just hold 50 rounds.

So it sounds like I'm one of few guys on here who is actually still watching the show. Last night's was pretty decent as it was cool to see speed shooter Jerry Miculek shoot the semi auto against the full auto AK and almost win. I thought the chrome 1919 on the bike set up was pretty lame, but oh well. I guess it comes down to the fact that the only TV shows I really like to watch these days are on History, Nat Geo, Science, Fox News, and Family Guy...so when there's a once a week show of buidling and shooting guns (even if some are lame), I'll still sit down with a scotch and watch me some guns.

Anybody watch 'Sons of Guns' last night on Discovery? Pretty damn good show, especially when compared to all the other crap on these days. I like how they focus a lot on the Saiga's....though after going to their website, I think that they're way overpriced.

You have to be fisting me--I can't wear sandals when flying TDY if I'm in civis?? All this shit is just one of the 69 reasons that flyers put CGOC emails on auto-delete.

The only good thing about hearing/reading these stories is that at least some these D-bags are getting caught...bittersweet.

As I understand it--RAS does not necessarily (if at all) = Air Attache'. Air Attache's are the ones who fly C-12's (as their additonal duty while working at the embassies that fly C-12's)...the RAS program by itself is a totally seperate program. I'm going off the fact that my best friend is in RAS, and also, I recently went through the C-12 qual course at Dothan/Flight Safety with guys who are going to be Air Attache's flying the C-12...and these guys all confirmed what I wrote above. I know it gets confusing...but it's best to understand what you're asking for before you ask for it.