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  1. HeloDude

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    I'm not saying that's a 'bad' deal...after all, it does come with a pretty good optic, but IMO, there are better AR's out there for even a better price. The Colt AR specifically comes to mind.
  2. True...but a Congressman is not part of 'leadership' per se. But yes, we are required to give them their due respect. Which is why I have never said anything negative about any public official ever.
  3. You're smoking crack...'good for a while'--Collins sucks, especially the last several years...and now we know he really likes to suck <zing!>. I'm not a big Tebow fan but the dude won the Heisman and helped take a team to the playoffs (along with a playoff win) his first season. So the dude's gay, big deal. I bet Manti Te'o is gay too, but if the dude can play ball (no pun intended that time) then San Diego will be lucky to have him. I thought a person's sex life wasn't supposed to matter?
  4. If he came out as gay he would be called a 'hero'...
  5. What the fvck is right...as if I needed another reason to never live in a liberal, piece of shit excuse for a State (California). Sadly, these lawmakers are to the point where they're cool with a live baby being aborted and then thrown away (ie they allow extreme and partial birth abortions), but yet they have no problem going against a woman when she's taking care of her child. If the parents had left the first hospital because the hospital staff said they disagreed with gay marriage then it would have been ok <sarcasm for the few lefties on here>. I know it's been posted before, but here's the ideology from where this all stems from...ie the state and the government knows better than you do.
  6. I don't disagree with you on this one...and I always thought it was a little odd that there were relgious invocations at Change of Commands (just one example). I am curious to see what new 'religious policy' the Pentagon will be enforcing.
  7. HeloDude

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    I thought it was done pretty well considering. But don't fool yourself, they were definitely pushing an anti-gun agenda...just a little more subtle than some other media outlets. I did like how they detailed the difference between the M-4 vs AR-15 (ie select fire vs semi).
  8. Thought this forum was at least somewhat appropriate to share this article. Now it's from Breitbart, so factor that in when reading it...that being said, it is interesting and does say something to how the Pentagon is approaching the continual debate of religion in the military. I do find it worth noting that the Pentagon hired a guy as a consultant to help develop new policies on religious tolerance, when that same guy shares such extreme negative views on many of the Christians in this country and also many of those who are already serving. Diversity doesn't seem to extend to those with certain religions beliefs...
  9. HeloDude

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    You do realize that the Air Force can not officially 'punish' you unless it's under Article 15, Court-Martial, etc? Again, if you have done nothing wrong and chose to not answer an official's question, then there is nothing the Air Force can do to you. What, 'failure to cooperate with LE?'...have you been detained or charged? They asked you a question and you refused to answer--no law broken there (please let me know if i am incorrect). What's funny is that several weeks ago guys said on this Board that if your leadership starts 'questioning' you over potentially legal issues that the best course of action is to say that you won't discuss anything without legal council...but yet for some reason you will spill your guts in front of a LE official who has no problem arresting you if you say the wrong thing. Or even worse, you fear the response of being questioned by your CC (after said ATF gives them a call) for something in which you did nothing wrong? At that point we're back to the whole 'don't answer questions by your CC if its a potentially legal issue/investigation without council'. Can your leadership then push for a shitty assignment, not strat you high for IDE, etc...sure, but if it's in response to this matter in which you did nothing wrong, then you have an IG complaint, though yes, it may be hard to prove. I'm not saying you don't have a personal reason in wanting to answer questions (you're hoping it all goes away after your answers, which in this case it worked out for the guy)...all I'm saying is that he doesn't have to answer them. Funny, if LE came to your house asking you what you were doing a few nights ago over the weekend because a neighbor got raped, would you just have a friendly conversation with them or would you get a lawyer?...there's a reason why they are questioning you specifically, they are not asking you if you heard any noises outside that evening. No difference here. This isn't the same as being pulled over for a speeding ticket or the police coming out to your house because your music is too loud--firearm charges can carry stiff penalties, and not to be taken lightly. Best advice--get a lawyer. Again, just my opinion and I hope nobody on here has to go through anything like this. But we saw an AF O-5 almost go to prison for something he said he didn't do (ie sexual assault case)--you don't think he lawyered up if LE/OSI just came over to 'ask him some questions'? I'll leave at this unless somebody wants to comment further and disagree under legal reasons.
  10. HeloDude

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    Why did you talk with the ATF at all? Were you just wanting to answer their questions because you wanted to help them?...even though they have no problem going after you if they see fit? You can just be polite and say that you don't feel comfortable discussing this with them, end of story. They'd have to detain/arrest you to further the discussion at that point, and then you lawyer up and go after their asses for wrongful arrest. I get that a lot of people want to 'talk' with officials when they are questioned, but if you have nothing to hide/did nothing wrong, then there's nothing they can do to you. Sure they can try to press charges anyway, but in this case, where is their proof that you were doing anything illegal with your firearms? I'm all about cooperating with LE, but not when they're looking to potentially charge you with a crime (hence why they were questioning you). At that point, it's better to get a lawyer. Just my $.02
  11. Just confirms what what the majority of us already knew--Rhode Island sucks balls.
  12. HeloDude

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    You 'love' shooting the Mosin?? I guess I need to get to the gym more often.
  13. HeloDude

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    'too'?...as in you were in the navy along with me? Nah...but you and I did dress up in those navy uniforms a couple halloweens ago, remember? Oh that's right, I roofied you right before we went out. Haha--this is what you get for mentioning 'ass' several times. I thought you fighter guys were more careful about that! Ok, fun's over--back to the guns.
  14. And with that, crisis averted and case closed!
  15. HeloDude

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    Agreed...covering your ass = less ass pain. Something I learned in the federal 'pound me in the ass' prison.
  16. HeloDude

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    So basically you're voluntarily going to do what the big fight in the Senate was all about...don't get me wrong, it's definitely your call. I just don't know why you feel you 'should' sell a firearm this way, ie through an FFL? You can always just ask the person if they are a felon or if there is any reason why they shouldn't own a firearm (ie according to State and Fed laws), and if they answer that they are good, then you sell them the gun. And before the morons on here say something like 'a felon will never say he's a felon'...BS--some will, some will not. My brother years ago was about to sell a stranger a firearm and right before he did, he asked the guy if he was a felon, at which the point the guy answered 'yes'. So then my brother told him he couldn't sell him the firearm...though he then asked the guy if his wife (who was there with him) was a felon, and since she said no, he sold the gun to her I'm not saying you should sell your gun to a guy who looks like he just broke out of prison and can't speak any English...but I'm sure you can use your own discretion. Unless you support the recent failed legislation...
  17. Was he guard/reserves? If so, what aircraft was he going to?
  18. HeloDude

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    Whoa!! Take it easy! According to Piers Morgan that's how Amish South American Terrorists get guns illegally in Antarctica!
  19. HeloDude

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    Dude, don't sweat it...like I said earlier, we've all done it, especially starting out. Bud's LE/MIL has been having the Smith and Wesson AR-15 (MP-15 OR) stripped down (ie no iron sights or fancy furniture) for about $850 lately, and you can get a $100 mil rebate from S&W on top of that price. Before the scare, and even once since the scare, they've had the price regularly at $750, which I would assume will be back again in the next few months if not sooner. Without looking at the Bushmaster vs S&W spec by spec, my guess is that they're comparable with the S&W probably being a bit better...if nothing else at least due to S&W being a solid company. I'm sure others with more AR knowledge can weigh in better than I can. Go to slickguns.com and see what prices are going for (and these aren't even including the sweet LE/Mil deals) and you can base the market off various different prices. If you're just becoming a gun guy, you'll more than likely buy another AR again as firearms can be quite addictive, especially when you find them at an awesome price. Poor Buddy Spike is having to apply for food stamps because he spends so much on guns and accessories (I kid I kid). M2 is the same way, except for the that he chooses the mighty AK! As for the buying a firearm online and going through an FFL, the process couldn't be any simpler (unless they ship it to your front door). You buy the gun online, tell them which FFL near you that you would like it sent to (make sure they have the FFL's info, if not, most companies will contact the FFL once you tell them which one), they send the firearm to the FFL (most places have free or cheap/$5-$20 shipping), then email/call the FFL to give them a heads up that they have a firearm for you coming their way, once it arrives the FFL calls you, you go over to the FFL and have the necessary credentials you would use to buy a gun at any gun store (ID, orders, etc), you look the gun over to make sure it's what your ordered with no damages (if by the weird chance there are problems, do not accept the firearm and call the company), then you fill out the standard NICS background form and he calls it in, a few minutes later you pay the guy and walk out with your gun (assuming you don't live in an anti-gun State). Bam, done, got the gun. FFL's are pretty easy to find, just do a google search or even look on budsgunshop.com and they'll have a list in your area, or even call the local gun store/pawn shop and see how much they charge. Most charge anywhere from $25-50 per transfer, and many give the military their best rates...I currently pay $25, but at my last base I paid $20. As for the tax you speak of...well, unless the Senate Bill gets through to become law, out of State online sales don't directly charge sales tax just like all other online/out of State purchases. There you have it--nothing to be afraid of and often allows you to get the best price! Good luck! Edit: Looks like Social ID beat me to a lot of this. As for your question about still getting the LE/Mil discount, if you are retired they still give it out. Here's the list that Buds uses: http://www.budspolicesupply.com/catalog/le_info.php
  20. He shouldn't have to go through fixed wing at all. The Air Force will more than likely transfer his pilot rating from the Army and then send him directly through HH-60 initial qual out at Kirtland. Even if by some chance the AFI did say he needed to go through T-6's (I'd like to see that reg), I'm sure it will get waived.
  21. HeloDude

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    Kudos to Magpul for stepping up production to keep prices low...the price is pretty darn close to what they were going for pre-scare. It just goes to show that a company doesn't need to guoge to make a profit. Btw--have you gotten any 20rd Pmags in .308 for the AR-10?...unless these mags are the ones you are referring to and if so, how much were they?
  22. HeloDude

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    Hey now! Buddy Spike is offended by you saying this about him! Oh and agree on the price of the AR and Glock--paid too much. Seriously, if you can get a refund then I would take it back. If not, chalk it up to education (we've all done it). That's the problem with buying guns at the BX...I've rarely discovered it to be the best deal around.
  23. TL/DR...good to see you posting again.
  24. HeloDude

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    Not sure if any of you guys caught this article today, but it's worth reading. Apparently less than half of those polled were 'angry/upset' with how the votes went down in the Senate last week...not even a simple majority. So next time you hear the 90% bullshit, just remember this poll... http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/04/24/why-the-american-public-isnt-mad-as-hell-about-the-failure-of-the-gun-bill-in-numbers/
  25. Stop being so sexist...everybody knows we would have defeated the Japanese and Germans in 1/4 the time if we had more women serving in the ranks...especially the infantry and armor forces.
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