Military Firearms Forum?

JackFlash · July 10, 2000, 01:23 AM

OK, FNG here . . . I like the site, but I wonder about discussion of military firearms. Mausers, Mosins, SKS, AK, Makarov, Tokarov . . . that sort of stuff.

Lots of other military forum sites, but The Firing Line seems to attract a more knowledgable crew.

Coinneach · July 10, 2000, 12:54 PM

Jack, we've discussed the possibility before, and AFAIK it's still up in the air.

JackFlash · July 10, 2000, 10:54 PM

That's good. Lots of military arms discussion on "The Art Of The Rifle" . . .

Next question is, how do I make "Senior Member" ??? Is it number of posts or time in office???

Dennis · July 10, 2000, 11:59 PM

I believe it's 15 posts.

JackFlash · July 11, 2000, 03:30 AM

No way 15 posts! I think I've probably posted 15 today alone. I'll just keep posting and see what happens.

Great site BTW!

OTOH . . . I just gained senior status!

[This message has been edited by JackFlash (edited July 11, 2000).]

Dennis · July 11, 2000, 10:02 AM

Told ja! Told ja! (etc...)

Don't start jumpin', Jack Flash!

George Hill · July 11, 2000, 12:40 PM

The idea of a Military forum has its merit and the final Yes or No decision has not been made. We even went so far as to select a moderator for it. High level Marine Officer I believe it was. However - consideration had to be given to the discussion of Classified topics, such as system capabilities that go beyond a mear soldier's trusty rifle. These considerations have put a hold on this subject for the time being. Also - should this be granted, it would set presedence for specialized forums such as one for Law Enforcement etc... while that also has merit - it also has a huge can of worms with it. These problems are also of a classified nature while not being actually classified. Such as police training standards and proceedures. Things we feel would not be in the best interest of the LEO's safety should it become open and public knowledge. (Yes, I know it's already public for the most part, but ease of access to the info is the key there) Considerations for Private code-locked forums was discussed and killed within seconds. Open Forums are for the good of the people - thats why we are here. These Specialized forums are best handled at such sites as TacticalForums.com where such specialties are better housed.

July 10, 2000, 01:23 AM	#1
JackFlash Junior member Join Date: July 8, 2000 Posts: 107	OK, FNG here . . . I like the site, but I wonder about discussion of military firearms. Mausers, Mosins, SKS, AK, Makarov, Tokarov . . . that sort of stuff. Lots of other military forum sites, but The Firing Line seems to attract a more knowledgable crew.

July 10, 2000, 12:54 PM	#2
Coinneach Staff Alumnus Join Date: February 23, 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,272	Jack, we've discussed the possibility before, and AFAIK it's still up in the air.

July 10, 2000, 10:54 PM	#3
JackFlash Junior member Join Date: July 8, 2000 Posts: 107	That's good. Lots of military arms discussion on "The Art Of The Rifle" . . . Next question is, how do I make "Senior Member" ??? Is it number of posts or time in office???

July 10, 2000, 11:59 PM	#4
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	I believe it's 15 posts.

July 11, 2000, 03:30 AM	#5
JackFlash Junior member Join Date: July 8, 2000 Posts: 107	No way 15 posts! I think I've probably posted 15 today alone. I'll just keep posting and see what happens. Great site BTW! OTOH . . . I just gained senior status! [This message has been edited by JackFlash (edited July 11, 2000).]

July 11, 2000, 10:02 AM	#6
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	Told ja! Told ja! (etc...) Don't start jumpin', Jack Flash!

July 11, 2000, 12:40 PM	#7
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	The idea of a Military forum has its merit and the final Yes or No decision has not been made. We even went so far as to select a moderator for it. High level Marine Officer I believe it was. However - consideration had to be given to the discussion of Classified topics, such as system capabilities that go beyond a mear soldier's trusty rifle. These considerations have put a hold on this subject for the time being. Also - should this be granted, it would set presedence for specialized forums such as one for Law Enforcement etc... while that also has merit - it also has a huge can of worms with it. These problems are also of a classified nature while not being actually classified. Such as police training standards and proceedures. Things we feel would not be in the best interest of the LEO's safety should it become open and public knowledge. (Yes, I know it's already public for the most part, but ease of access to the info is the key there) Considerations for Private code-locked forums was discussed and killed within seconds. Open Forums are for the good of the people - thats why we are here. These Specialized forums are best handled at such sites as TacticalForums.com where such specialties are better housed.