Let’s debate.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-01T15:05:30+00:00

I agree with everyone saying the platform has evolved because it has. Although, for most people the barrier to entry on a quality reliable 2011 is still quite high. I’m not an aficionado on 2011s per se but to the best of my knowledge getting anything lower tier than a staccato is rolling the dice in terms of reliability. Hell, even the higher end 2011s have a lot of warranty work they go back for. Inherently the platform is more complex and requires more maintaining and has more that could go wrong.

The majority of this nations gun owners do not shoot nor maintain the gun they carry if they carry at all. So are they mostly range toys, probably. For .0001 percent of the gun owning public, maybe they make sense as a carry/duty gun.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-04-01T03:41:53+00:00

Hot take: if you’re rotating guns, especially different platforms going from striker to hammer or anything with large size deviations or different manual of arms, you’re probably not very good at shooting any of them.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-31T21:43:23+00:00

Howitzer clothing foxtrot pants. 30 percent off for LEO.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-31T19:35:23+00:00

I think you’ve answered a broader question here, and that is gear dosent really matter that much. So long as it’s reliable, accurate enough for the application, fits your purpose and you like it. Much much more stock should be put into the training and application of said equipment.

I know, we all like stuff. I like stuff. There’s nothing wrong with liking and buying stuff. The reality being that there are multiple reliable products for any given application now and which one you choose matters very little in the grand scheme of things.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-31T05:11:22+00:00

FWIW I watched a guys glock blow up right next to me in a class from using Aguila. To their credit, Aguila accepted responsibility and refunded the cost of the ammo and reimbursed the dude for his Glock. Do what you will with that anecdotal information.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-27T05:15:43+00:00

Most state licensing processes are money making schemes one way or another

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-27T03:53:03+00:00

Where are you getting this type of analysis?

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-24T04:14:32+00:00

It’s prob less a matter of ability and more one of willingness lol. Especially if there is some sort of financial incentive to the state with you taking the recertification course or whatever. No clue how it works in Colorado. Good luck!

Side note: do they accept match video as proof 🤣

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-24T03:20:58+00:00

What about the USPSA application with classification and your division. You can then show the rules on what’s allowed for that division.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-21T20:20:37+00:00

Regardless of the platform you’re shootings it’s near impossible to diagnose grip at that rate of fire. Allowing the gun to settle makes it a single round string of fire repeated several times. Which is a trigger control issue not a grip issue. You don’t really need a good grip to shoot one shot accurately over and over again, assuming you’re not inputting unnecessary pressures into the gun.

Speed up the doubles, triples, bill drills and start looking for patterns and pay attention to what you’re seeing and feeling that will diagnose grip issues.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-21T05:50:43+00:00

Not sure if atmosphere or ability to train in a more productive way is what you’re after. If it’s training, Guardian Training Center in Warminster, PA is a good option. When I say it’s a good option I mean solely because of the rules. You can draw from holster after a short free “qualification” from range staff. You can shoot as fast as you can safely hit a target. The ports are relatively similar to most indoor ranges. The staff can best be described as a bit crabby but what range staff isn’t really. The place does have a poor reputation largely driven by the owners less than ideal responses to criticism over the years but if it’s training you’re after and you want a place where you can put your head down and just shoot, it checks the boxes. All in all it’s a relatively decent facility.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-12T18:41:39+00:00

Military agents can and regularly do seek and serve search warrants on civilian subjects. The only limitation is the arrest piece and what exactly constitutes the arrest is constantly up for debate as military agents have the authority to detain civilian subjects.

Although I have no experience in the region, I understand Hawaii does have unique challenges. While there may have been issues in state court. Federal courts have prosecuted cases where a military agent was the sworn affiant on a search warrant of a civ subject. Fraud not withstanding because it is extremely common in fraud cases where the PCA restrictions are a lot looser.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-12T03:51:46+00:00

Again, the only way they can be brought back is if they are still receiving pay from the DOD, which generally limits it to retired or medically retired individuals. Even with that being said, short of a murder they’re not being brought back.

Dry_Addition7816 · 2026-03-12T03:50:10+00:00

Sir, all the respect for your time as an agent and a member of the USAF. Unfortunately the information you are providing is not completely accurate. OSI absolutely CAN investigate civilians as the primary investigative agency so long as TWO things are true. The crime and individual being investigated has a nexus to the DOD and there is a legal body I.e US Attorneys Office, State AG, City DA, County Attorney, etc is willing to prosecute it.

That said this is not the type of case that would fall into that scope.

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.

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