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I don't understand. Pellet guns are a preferred method of hunting small game.

I was Nuclear Operations & Intel before reenlisting SF. On our Nuke bases, we could not take our own weapons inside. The MP's guarded the primary, secondary and tertiary gates (and the entire fence line/towers) as part of their physical security requirement. We drew weapons once inside and had to return them at the end of duty.

Have you looked at post #2945 or any of the other posts I've made? Make. Them. A. Controlled. Item. It's as simple as that. No harm to the 2nd. No one getting their legal weapons confiscated. A safer U.S. Why are you making this hard?

They are issued. Just like in the military. Officers must sign for them. They are accountable not only for their securing the weapons in a proper manner, just like in the military; they are accountable for every discharge. And, if they do not do these things, just like in the military - they can be subject to an Article 15 or court [martial] (civilian style). And, if every one was required to register their guns, ensure they were properly stored, and ammunition were to be signed for by lot number (just like in the military), and the signing party held responsible for their expenditure; then law enforcement would have a much better path to resolving crimes committed with the use of guns. A by-product of this would be people maintaining better control of their weapons and ammunition. Finally, if the police were to come across a weapon that is unregistered for any reason - it gets confiscated and smelted. Over time, the number of unregistered weapons would diminish. If we had started this after Columbine, some 350,000 children's lives would not have been impacted by gunfire and 379 school shootings would have been lessened. A by-product of this would be the ability to take a walk and not fear getting shot. But, of course as long as the other 24 states pass constitutional carry, then everyone can walk around like John Fucking Wayne and carry a gun on their hip - making the world a much safer place. /s

Isn't that what just happened in Montana.

Just stop. Montana has been voting Republican since 1952 (I think only a couple of times has a Democrat won). Trump ran unopposed in Montana and won all 27 delegates. I have several moderate Republican veteran friends living there and visit them often - they/we are like-minded. You can thank the moderate Republicans who think this is more right than not. Not every Republican is "Reich, Facist, Racist, Cuckservative, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc. etc. Enough already. Man that gets old.

You're right. I was looking at total homicides.

Nope. Homicidal Crazy. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/homicide_mortality/homicide.htm

But, less crazy than living in California.

Afternoon, Jerry - That kinda gave me the idea for for the post. Thought it would be a good new thread for some enjoyment if others share their funny relationship stories also. I'll add more as time goes on.

ME: I'm getting to a point where I'm going to need a top end on the Harley. HER: What does that mean? ME: They take off the heads and barrels here and see if the cylinders, pistons or heads need some work. But, as long as I'm at it; I could change the the 107 to a 124 with a big bore kit. HER: How much is that? ME: A couple of grand. HER: That seems like a lot of money. ME: Well, I'd actually be saving money. See, I already have the competition clutch, high output oil pump, so it'll actually be a couple of grand less. HER: I appreciate your thinking that I'm a part of this decision-making process.

Ovulation is not thru the ass.

Yup. That's how I justified my Harley wants too.

Ummmm no. I'm damn sure not gonna drink something that's come outta something's ass.

They use 100% Arabica coffee.

Fuckin heathens.

Hence, the need for a new southern location of an Ellis Island, or two, or three. We need good citizens, but not criminals.

Every challenge along the way With courage I will face I will battle everyday To claim my rightful place! Come with me; the time is right! There's no better team Arm in arm, we'll win the fight! It's always been our dream! Pokeman Theme Song Version XY

the Allen Aeroclub Air Festival ,Argentina on 06 May

Perhaps increasing the prison budget is the goal. https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/faculty_scholarship/2614/

You made me do some homework. Interesting history: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/woke-meaning-origin

Good thoughts, Bill. I agree about internal guilt vs. using it as a weapon. I "think" my approach might be more of immersion. Do something with other cultures, help other cultures help others. Team-building exercises come to mind. Of course, I'm speaking from the early days of race relations and combat football. The best team-building is having your butt rely on every man on the team no matter what culture. But, that is my frame of reference.

I have a whole fucking degree in communications. Do your own research on compliance-gaining strategies.

Let's expand on this. Too many times, guilt is used as a tool in teaching this subject. Guilt does lead to hate in almost every aspect of social interaction. e.g., Moms use guilt as a compliance-gaining strategy and the daughters will get angry and the result is non-compliance and resistance. A much better job of teaching racism could be developed.

“While boasting of our noble deeds we're careful to conceal the ugly fact that by an iniquitous money system we have nationalized a system of oppression which, though more refined, is not less cruel than the old system of chattel slavery.” ~ Horace Greeley