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November 7, 2012, 11:26 PM | #51 | |
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I believe there were a number of things they would have liked to do (or try to do) but refrained, fearing it would cost them reelection. They don't have to worry about that now... I'd say look for them to trot out every one of their pet schemes, and try to get it implemented, by hook or by crook. Congress has to worry about the next election, but the current administration no longer does...
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November 8, 2012, 10:35 AM | #52 |
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^- Yep, I'm with 44 AMP on this one. I'm just not sure which of their pet projects are going to get the focus but I think one was already eluded too. I did hear assault weapons mentioned already. Kind of thought that would have been enough to derail the campaign, kind of surprised it gathered no traction.
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November 8, 2012, 04:00 PM | #53 |
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I usually have a box or two at least for whatever I may have with me, which includes a rifle at all times, and the spare loads often end up staying in the truck, unless its something I rarely have along. Not really planning for an alien invasion or screaming hoards of Canadians coming across the border (not YET anyway!), but just like having some spares with me. I also usually have a sleeping bag, and other camp gear in there, so staying out a few days wouldn't be a real problem if I wanted to. Biggest thing I'm concerned about other than choosing to stay out in the hills, is if a quake hit and I was in town or in the hills, the bridges could be out, and I'd like to be comfortable until I could get home.
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November 9, 2012, 12:13 PM | #54 | |
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I have to agree with post #4, 44 AMP
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November 10, 2012, 12:01 AM | #55 |
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If I know bad winter weather is coming and I have to be on the road, I'm going to throw a sleeping bag, extra clothing, flash light, food and water in the trunk. The handgun I would bring with me would be my XDM 9mm that holds 19+1 rounds, plus two additional 19 round magazines. That's a total of 58 rounds. Realistically, I can't think of a likely crisis scenario where that wouldn't be more than enough. I feel sorry for the folks along the east coast who are hunkered down in their homes with no firearms and looters roaming their neighborhoods. But the right of self-defense is the main reason I choose to live in a state which respects the Second Amendment.
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November 10, 2012, 01:20 AM | #56 |
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I carry a couple extra mags on road trips. Otherwise, just what's in the pistol.
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I don't like to buy when prices are high. I like to buy when prices are low.
I don't like to buy when it's hard to find what I want. I like to buy when it's easy to find what I want. So I don't buy ammo in the middle of ammo panics. I buy my ammo when I find really good deals and I tend to buy a lot of it at a time to save money and to minimize hassle. I always keep a stock on hand so that when prices temporarily spike and shortages make it hard to find ammo, I don't have to worry about searching for ammo or paying more than it's really worth. It all makes perfect sense to me, but apparently others think differently. Quote:
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Bottom line is that while things are not ideal, they're really not hugely different than they were last week. I'd say the chances of a problem have increased, but only a little. For practical purposes, Congress is the same formidable obstacle it was last week as far as anti-gun legislation is concerned.
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November 26, 2012, 10:30 AM | #58 |
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November 26, 2012, 08:07 PM | #59 |
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I don't leave guns, ammo or money in my vehicles. There is no need to leave anything of value in them to enrich crooks or give them an advantage they didn't have. When I leave my place, my gun and any ammo I take stays with me. If everyone in the world was a law abiding honest person, things would be different.
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November 26, 2012, 08:29 PM | #60 | |
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Yes I do. Never know what can happen. It's also good if I want to stop by the range when I am out. Theres nothing illegal about leaving ammo in your car here.
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November 26, 2012, 09:24 PM | #61 |
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The only way I could see needing something like this is if you managed to fight your way out but your wife/child was still inside and you needed to go back in.
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November 26, 2012, 09:33 PM | #62 | |
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November 26, 2012, 10:13 PM | #63 |
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I carry 3 mags, 2 on my person (1 in the gun), 1 in the car or [travel]pack. My theory is 1 to defend yourself, 1 to retreat, and the third to get you home.
I can see how a small extra supply of ammo in the car could be useful in the context of getting oneself home, there is usually a few places in most vehicles to stash a small box, it wouldn't be a big deal. Road trips and inclement weather seem reasonable. Seems logical to consider help or police may not be always available after an incident. |
November 27, 2012, 05:04 AM | #64 |
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Nope, the only time I have more than what is in my pistol on me is when I'm visiting family out in the country (I'll take a dual mag holder) or going to/from the range. The only valuables I keep in my car are 1 MRE, 1 gallon jug of water, and an old torn but very warm coat... oh, and a can of Old Spice. You would be suprised how easily someone can break into a car, get your valuables, and be gone. I did one time modify a Laptop case for my Keltec Sub2K for a trunk SHTF gun but decided that would be a dumb way to lose it, still a nice conversation piece for the range. I just couldn't let ammuniton go, much less if it had my prints on it, to a criminal at that... to each their own though, if it makes you feel more secure by all means do what you feel the need to. I would highly suggest not advertising it to anyone that you have it there though and finding a nifty way to hide it or make it unatractive to a thief. (Oil filter box, etc.)
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