Glitch

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    An approach like that would gel perfectly with the constitutional right to carry arms in the US. And as the authors of the constitution intended at the time it was written.



    Bullshit. That approach completely disregards the original intent and meaning behind the 2nd Amendment. There are numerous papers, written by the actual authors defining quite clearly their reasons behind the Amendments (and not just the 2nd). It doesn't have much of anything to do with sporting, hunting, or self defense. But please, don't take my word for it.... look it up yourself.
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  2. Not quite... All that's really going on is 'the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act', allowing folks to travel across state lines without becoming a felon because a particular state doesn't understand that the 2nd amendment doesn't stop at their state line. Spin it whatever way you like... folks here are well aware of your position on this subject.
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  3. Are you suggesting that folks should not be involved politically / socially / whatever... because of how their pictures or actions "could" be viewed at some point in the future??? Or are you suggesting that folks shouldn't be involved in something that you just don't agree with?
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    >People that fail to use tools correctly cause accidents that injure themselves,
    >others, and damage property.

    Agreed. And more than any other item out there, guns are excellent accident amplifiers.



    What about automobiles? Far more accidents, death, and personal / property damage result from autos....
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    I don't think joining the military is a privilege, it is, however, an opportunity that comes with certain restrictions and constraints.



    I disagree.... I feel that joining the military is absolutely a priviledge. Our armed forces are voluntary, there is no draft. There is no compulsory obligation to serve.
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  6. I think it's a priviledge to live in a society that affords you the opportunity to be able to collect welfare... but I'd much rather see mandatory birth control for ALL who accept assistance rather than drug tests. You want the $, get your shot or accept govt paid for spay/neuter.
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  7. There's an aspect to this not mentioned yet... and that is 'do you "trust" a rigger you don't know, never met, and have no relationship with to inspect, assemble, and pack up the system that is going to prevent you from becoming one with the planet?'

    A few years back, I dropped the cash for a complete custom system. It all came in right as I accepted a job out of state, so the 'dealer' I went thru had an 'available' rigger assemble it and it was given to me 'ready to jump'. Upon arrival at a new dropzone, the crusty old rigger who inspected my gear called me over and emphatically grounded the rig! :o The reserve ripcord had been misrounted which "could have" resulted in a total of the reserve, or at a minimum a very hard reserve pull.

    My point is... all riggers are not the same. Develop a relationship with your rigger of choice. Any rigger can, and will make mistakes. I prefer to put my life in the hands of someone I trust versus a no-name rigger that I've never met.

    If I'm away from my rigger and need work done... fine. But it gets inspected / redone by HIM when I get home.

    Just food for thought... YMMV.

    Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born...

  8. I jump a Wings.... Hands down it's the most comfortable rig I've jumped. Customer service has been beyond exceptional.... I ordered it with the skinny chest strap and a couple of months after delivery decided to send it back to have the traditional wider chest strap installed since my alti was flipping... I paid for shipping to them... they covered everything else and had my rig back to me
    The only (and minor) aspect of a Wings I could muster a suggestion to change would be the reserve pin flap protector... and that would be to add a stiffener to help protect the pin (twice had the seal (only)break due to close quarters and moving around in a Cessana while sitting back to back) and to elongate said tab about .125" or so so it tucks a schosh further into it's pocket (and that's only for the riggers who "need more practice" getting it to look nice :P)

    I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
    I'm not a rigger
    YMMV

    Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born...

  9. You, the person owning the card, does not get fined or pay a penalty. The business that takes your card would pay the "fine" to the CC clearing house... in this case USPA would poney up the fundage as a part of doing buss, since as they stated, "...The trouble (staff time) of notifying all members that we cannot process their request until the code provided outweighs the monthly penalty."
    Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born...

  10. And I'm sure THIS has nothing at all to do with it.... [:/]

    There's generally more than two sides to every story, and there appears to be enuff blame to go around. This being said, I would hope/think the actions of a Federal agency would should be above reproach.

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  11. I read the article.... the puzzling part to me is:
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    John Henry Hingson, the past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, said the law states that homeowners are justified in using physical force upon another person when someone trespasses into their home.

    And if someone remains in a dwelling with intent to commit a crime such as rape, theft or assault, homeowners may use deadly physical force.

    "You have what is known as 'duty to retreat' when attacked inside your own home by an invader. Period. End of discussion."



    WTF is this 'duty to retreat' when attacked in your home? I've not heard of this... I have heard of the 'Castle Doctrine' though.
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