HeloDude

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

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.

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?

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.

TL/DR...good to see you posting again.

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/

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.

What did you pay for the AR if you don't mind me asking?

Buds LE has the S&W MP-15-22 w/ threaded barrel for $388...better hurry! Too bad we still can't find any .22 ammo at a halfway decent price. http://www.budspolicesupply.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/2327

Butters??

I know I have seen different versions of this...but the story is something I truly value: It's a shame that when you bring up The Constitution, Rights, Liberties, and Freedoms, that a lot of people look at you as if you are the weird one.

Sounds like you need some better friends. Or were these just 'Facebook' friends?

Here I was told when I joined years ago that race, religion, gender... that it all didn't matter. And then we were told a couple years that sexual orientation didn't matter. But now we are told that all these things do in fact matter?

I so can't wait to see the MAJCOM Sups to this AFI. I'm glad that this is what our military has become.

Don't worry, the federal government never gets anything wrong.

When in doubt...ban .50 cal Barrett's in semi-auto. I mean with all those crimes being committed with a .50 cal, it's the only sensible thing to do, plus it's the cheapest and most readily available ammo you can find. I'm glad Governor Christie is looking out for the citizens of New Jersey. This will definitely solve all their gun problems. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CHRISTIE_GUN_VIOLENCE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-04-19-17-53-46

I was wondering the same thing...and quite frankly, it disturbs me a bit. The fact that they have not read him his Rights (also I'm hearing this includes the Right to an attorney when being questioned) when he is American citizen is fvcked up...especially when Obama said they're going to treat him as a suspected criminal vs enemy combatant (and that decision whether you're for or against it raises a bunch of other issues). I understand the 'public safety' exclusion in The Constitution, and NY vs Quarles SOCTUS case...but then I ask the question: How long can they detain this guy without actually reading him his Rights, letting him speak to an attorney, getting him before a Judge, etc? I have read a little bit (and also heard a US Senator say on the news) that they can do this for 48 hours...but that seems to be when you are under military custody. I'll admit I'm fairly ignorant on the legality portion of the issue but it just doesn't seem right...and yes, I've heard the arguments of 'he might have placed another bomb somewhere, etc'...but again I ask--when do they have to treat him like an ordinary citizen accused of a crime?

C'mon man...now it just sounds like you're quibbling. We all know you're not the biggest fan of the tea party (funny, because an argument can be made that Libertarians have a lot more in common with the tea party movement than the progressive left movement, but I digress). And you made an original post that most people read as an 'assumption/speculation' that the attack may have had something to do with domestic people who are affiliated with such causes as 'tax day', 'patriot day', etc, when the vast majority of recent bombings (and attempts) have had strong connections with Islamist terrorists...so either your bias came out or you went big time against the odds and lost. I'm not saying you're a Chris Matthews type at all...but we all have a bias, and yours against the tea party often comes out and I think most people on here saw what your originally wrote as a prime example. In the end, big deal, who cares--we all like to make assumptions on this board and we're all wrong from time to time. Just own up to the bias though.

Such a peaceful religion...I'm thinking about converting.

On their LE section?

S&W MP-15-22 (w/ threaded barrel) for $420 and free shipping from Kentucky Gun Company. Pretty good deal actually. http://www.kygunco.com/smith-and-wesson-mp-15-22lr-a1-style-rifle-28489

What kind/specs are you planning on getting? As for the AMSEC BF series...again, not saying it's bad, but all it gets is an RSC rating. If you get a Sturdy Safe with a lot of steel, I think you made the better choice.

Start watching around 2:30 Take a look at Sturdy Gun Safes and see how much steel that they use (at least on their high end models, with upgrades)...it's the amount of steel that makes the difference. On a low to medium quality Liberty safe, they use 12 gauge, maybe 10 gauge steel thickness, which isn't a lot. Like I said man, don't take my word for it, take the UL's (Underwriters Laboratory) word for it. Most of your typical 'safes' achieve a RSC rating. There's a reason why Graffunder Safes get a UL TL-15 rating...they have a ton of steel and are heavy as hell. I'm not saying a decent quality Liberty won't offer protection (how much it offers depends a lot on how you perceive the potential risk), especially if bolted to the floor, I'm just saying that they don't give as much protection as a lot of people think, that's all. I have seen a couple Graffunder Safes, and wow, you can definitely tell the difference...and when you see the price tag, you'll know why there is a difference. Most 'safe' companies list the 'total thickness' of the door...like the hollow part inside the door along with the fire protection offers much protection against theft? Why do you think certain safes cost more than others?

Somewhat sounds like you're trying to convince yourself that your safe is adequate (I jest a little). Here's the thing man--if you feel comfortable about your security situation, then that's cool, no problem. If some people feel they need something more secure, then that's cool too. But to say that someone can't break into your safe rather quickly is not true in most cases. Typical gun safes are broken into with large pry bars (several youtube videos on it). Depending on where you put it in the house, and if you bolt it to the floor, determines how much more difficult it is to pry open due to decreased leverage. If it's not bolted to the floor, then a couple guys can knock it over and have a lot more leverage to open it. Outside of bolting it to the floor, the reduced ability to pry open a safe comes from the increased amount of steel used in the construction of the safe. There's a reason there are different ratings on safes, from TL-30, TL-15, and RSC. Again, not saying you have a bad setup per se, I just want people to know the pros and cons of going with a less expensive 'safe'. It's similar to insurance...how much protection is enough? Well, it all comes down to what the user can and wants to afford in order to feel comfortable with the potential risk. Break Break... PSA has PMags again for $13--better be quick! http://palmettostate...d-magazine.html Edit: Beaver beat me to the Pmags

Damn--sorry man. The good news is that 2 different sites today had them for $13/piece. With today's vote confirming what a lot of us knew from the very beginning (that a ban on mags or long guns would never happen), things are slowly getting back to normal.