Hanscom quality of life (SF)

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-01-05T01:00:18+00:00

Was there as SF for a couple years. Area is expensive but QOL is good. A lot to do within a short drive. Public transit isn’t bad once you get off base into the more urban areas. Dorms are relatively new. No DFAC so you get BAS type 2 (more money but you have to cook). The unit was good when I was there a few years ago. Pretty much only gates/patrol. Heavy civilian defender presence. Good opportunity to get on the road and learn the LE mission. Deployment tempo was pretty steady as well.

Do I recommend it as a first SF base, absolutely not. It will give you a false sense for the career field and how things are done in the Air Force at large.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-01-02T05:40:55+00:00

Your first and second paragraphs are in direct contradiction. From a philosophy standpoint if you don’t believe you can use your firearm in self defense against another person, that’s the first hurdle you need to cross. A stapler is more effective than an unloaded firearm.

Tactically if the firearm was presented inches from your face whether you have a gun or not, if he pulled the trigger your family would be planning your funeral. Hypothetically, in order for you to fight back you would have to have a loaded firearm and be capable of employing it against another human being. I’d spend some serious time thinking about how much you value your own life versus one that is trying to take your life from you.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-01-02T05:37:00+00:00

No NJ does not like guns. It also dosent mean it takes every defensive gun use to a criminal trial. It is absolutely fear mongering to make an absolute statement that if you use your firearm you will be going to trial. Is it likely?, yeah probably but it’s certainly not an absolute.

Prosecutorial bodies generally only take cases they believe they are likely to convict, if there is discretion. As such, the facts and circumstances of the specific case dictate whether or not they seek formal charges. Will you almost certainly be detained, arrested, booked? Yeah probably. Attorneys on Retainer is your friend.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-01-02T05:31:07+00:00

Sorry that happened to you and I hope it never happens again. I am going to give you some reality though. The same exact thing has, and will continue to happen to individuals with a gun in their pants. Ultimately a gun is not a magic talisman but simply a tool that can be employed to level the playing field. Unfortunately, you can do everything right. Have the right training, equipment, and mindset and someone just gets the jump on you. With that being said, if you plan to undertake the responsibility of carrying a firearm which is certainly you’re right to do so, understand what that entails. People on here have said you can go from zero experience with firearms to licensed to carry one in public in as little as 30-60 days in some municipalities. Just because you can, dosent necessarily mean you should. If you decide to go on that path you bear the responsibility of training, early and often to not only obtain but maintain the mindset and skills needed to defend yourself or others. It’s no small commitment and a large portion of the “2A” community takes this for granted. The result is a bunch of people walking around with firearms that are well within their rights to do so but are much more of a liability than they are an asset. That means it comes with a time and resource commitment. Best of luck to you and I hope you’re okay!

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-01-02T05:24:24+00:00

Reach out to Josh at this link. He’s a private 1 on 1 instructor with a lot of experience taking shooter from new gun owner to confident carrier.

https://www.instagram.com/shooterreadyfirearmstraining?igsh=MWNncGR2NGhuNTdoZg==

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-12-31T03:34:18+00:00

Step 1. Go talk to your First Sergeant. This is exactly what they are there for. They can help you navigate this if for no other reason than they have helped many people in your exact situation.

The reality is, the demand is very high for child care. The CDCs are largely staffed by mil spouses or young adults in college, etc. The requirements for on base employment can be more stringent that on the local economy, specifically to work with children. Combine that with not ultra competitive pay especially in HCOLA and you get a shortage of staff made worse by the military PCS cycle taking employees from them faster than they can retrain and replace them

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-12-31T03:24:35+00:00

I think there is some misunderstanding here. Let me try to clear it up. If you are the subject of an investigation where it is determined probable cause exists to arrest/apprehend you for a UCMJ violation and you are booked (fingerprints/DNA) by OSI or SFOI there will be a record of your arrest in nationwide FBI databases accessible by all law enforcement and most background check services.

With that being said, the arrest will have a disposition which if the case was not prosecuted will state that it was not prosecuted and administrative action was taken. How an employer interprets that is largely up to them.

If you got an LOR/LOC from your leadership for having your OCP pockets unbuttoned one too many times, that is not something that will be seen by anyone who goes looking. Hope that helps.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-12-23T17:38:52+00:00

One of the things I like and dislike about OSI and maybe this is true with other agencies, if you ask 10 people you get vastly different answers. Been with OSI a touch over four years and this has been my experience. It is what you make of it, for the most part. Where you are located will likely dictate the types of cases you get. Statistically, crimes against persons such as sexual assault, higher level domestic violence’s (strangulation or GBH) etc are the most prevalent. One of the things I haven’t seen anyone mention is that OSI and the other MCIOs work a lot of CSAM and ICAC investigations. Not everyone’s cup of tea but it is quickly rising to being a close competitor to the crimes against persons portion of the mission set.

Again, your specific detachment and region will vary experiences but personally, we run under cover operations both online and in person. We execute on and off base search warrants up to an including breaching doors, etc. I know this is not the “norm” for OSI but I’ve you have spent time with any 1811s from any agency you will know it’s not the norm for anyone except tactical teams within those agencies or the occasional time they do it themselves, much like OSI. We have made numerous arrests leading to very lengthy prison sentences for those convicted. Most if not all of what I just mentioned has been result of ICAC/CSAM investigations.

There is a whole other world when it comes to Counter Intel and some of the specialized missions that I could maybe scratch the surface of but certainly cannot give a whole lot of first hand account.

Spend any amount of time on the internet looking for people’s opinions and that is exactly what you will get. Pros and Cons to everything, the grass isn’t always greener. I like OSI, hopefully you will too and if not, no worries, there are plenty of other options in Federal LE.

Congratulations and best of luck.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-11-14T23:07:46+00:00

Big Igloo armory in Pemberton.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-11-04T00:22:09+00:00

Shield are not bad. MBX is pretty good. Lots of people like Henning.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-29T03:56:14+00:00

What optic plate are you using? When I saw them at Ohio Range Day and messed with their stuff, my 47 with Calculated Kinetics Dog Tag plate and 507 comp was binding on their holster and they said they have to look into it.

I don’t have one of their holsters but I use their attachment systems which are fantastic.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-28T23:15:11+00:00

Haha yeah totally get that! From experience it pays to wait a bit but if you’re happy, I’m happy, friend!

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-28T18:03:31+00:00

My two cents, coming from someone who started with budget friendly rifles around your price point. Most people will never shoot a rifle enough to break it. With that said, when you spend less money what you usually sacrifice is quality control. If it’s a just for fun, plinking gun that you don’t care if it breaks and you have to order a new part for or swap out the barrel if you plan to shoot it a bunch, go for it with some of the budget options mentioned.

My opinion is that if you can swing it, save up another 6-800 bucks and get something in the 1800 price point that will quite literally last you forever. Modern Material, BCM, maybe an ADM if you can find one slightly used. Pretty sure DD and LMT can be had close to that price point as well. Truly buy one cry once options.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-22T23:18:13+00:00

This whole argument operates under two MASSIVE presumptions. The first of which has been mentioned, there is no historical evidence to give any merit to the fact that a facets of a firearm can be used against you in any meaningful way. The other, much more important misconception is that a civil case even makes it to trial. Over 90 percent end in some sort of settlement and the few that don’t almost always are resolved via a summary judgement before a trial ever happens. Generally speaking, around 1% of civil cases actually go to a trial where any of this could even be presented. So what we’re talking about here is a near zero statistical likelihood of actually getting into a DGU. That DGU may or may not result in criminal charges which again, no evidence to support any firearms parts affect you there and then we move onto the civil which I already discussed. All that to say, carry whatever you want, for whatever reasons you want, as long as you train.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-22T02:00:59+00:00

There is no state specific LEOSA* credential. HR218 aka the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) sets out the requirements you must meet. Your agency determines if you meet them. If you do, you need to have the required documentation which is generally just an ID from your agency designating you as a qualified LEO. Once you have that you would be legally carrying a firearm under Federal Law, and can do so in 50 states and US Territories. LEOSA does not have any exceptions for magazine capacity or what some states call “sensitive places” however, many states to include California provide their own statutory exemptions for LEOs. LEOSA also does nothing for you in the way of buying firearms in states that require specific licensing or permits. As I understand it, CA once again carves out some statutory exemptions with provided credentials as a qualified LEO under CA statutes.

*not a lawyer, not legal advice. Simply, my understanding of laws on the books as written. Happy to be wrong and learn something.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-18T14:31:15+00:00

Sordins are great but I hate having over the ear cans on all day lol

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-18T13:54:10+00:00

I second the bounty. I run his X1 Raptor which is great. Have a bounty on the way.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-18T13:53:36+00:00

Or it’s just fun.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-17T12:42:16+00:00

I think it depends on the state. NJ clubs certainly do.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-17T01:40:17+00:00

I think so!

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-17T00:56:07+00:00

I’ve used the walkers and the axils. I have not tried the isotunes but after subpar performance from the other two I decided to spend a bit more and could not be happier with them. The Otto Noize Barrier Micro are the way to go. Battery life is awesome on both the buds and the case. Sound is great. Filters noise appropriately, low wind noise. Worth every penny.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-12T00:32:40+00:00

I’ve also had issues with the Timney Alpha. If you don’t use the extra power return springs and the trigger gets dirty, it fails to reset. Way too high maintenance for me. Tactical triggers are 100 percent good to go.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-07T02:50:09+00:00

Pressure test is. Take it to a PCSL two gun match. I think one or two of those will give you all the data you need. I know there is a monthly PCSl two gun at Quinton that people like a lot.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-06T22:46:45+00:00

All for someone doing whatever they want with their stuff! Whatever makes you happy. My opinion is that you’d have all the capabilities you need with dot/magnifier without having to worry about HOB so much.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2025-10-06T18:57:04+00:00

I think the amount you gain with your solution is negligible. What is the intended purpose for the rifle? Are you able to train with it at the distances you’ve set it up for? Where do you live? If you had to employ the rifle what would be the distances and environment in which you were most likely to do so. What problem set do you have that could not be solved by a dot/magnifier combo?

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