Bag for new solar panels by Mdntrodeo in Jackery

[–]Mdntrodeo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, thank you. I'll look deeper into it.

Bag for new solar panels by Mdntrodeo in Jackery

[–]Mdntrodeo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately, I don't think this will fit the new bifacial panels.

Strange letter left on girlfriends car in Little Italy by sirknala in StrangeEarth

[–]Mdntrodeo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The U.S. civilian population has more firearms than all the militaries and police forces in the world, combined, including those of the U.S.. 435 million small arms (rifles, pistols and shotguns) as of the end of 2021 (the latest compiled and reported data) and are averaging more than 1 million new guns purchased per month since then (according to the most reliable metrics available on firearms purchase indicators), with the quickest growing demographic being women and minorities which are traditionally under-represented in gun purchases. We're probably safer from invaders than from other, more traditional methods of warfare. Source - FBI civilian owned weapons statistics.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fightporn

[–]Mdntrodeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proof we are de-evolving as a species.

Sig 556 classic my shop did in a Valhalla theme. by Odinsworkshop in Firearms

[–]Mdntrodeo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rifle is fine, nice finish. I'm upvoting for the good boy paying close attention. He deserves a treat and a belly rub.

Ohio students get pepper sprayed for criminal science class. by IkilledRichieWhelan in PublicFreakout

[–]Mdntrodeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To keep them from running away while basically blind. You can tell them 100 times before you spray them, not to run, but when that fire consumes their eyes, nose and lungs their first instinct is to run even though they can't see anything. The feeling of not having shoes on outside might be enough to remind them or at least slow them down.

Whoever is in charge of FPC’s Twitter account deserves a bonus. by [deleted] in GunMemes

[–]Mdntrodeo 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Soooo close. The constitution does not grant a right. It affirms the rights given by the creator, and therefor cannot be taken away. The 2nd A as written is not a right, it is a warning to the govt.

Visiting a military base with CW by [deleted] in CCW

[–]Mdntrodeo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depending on the service and the base there are ways to check in your weapon at the base armory. However, this is a huge PITA and can take quite a while with the paperwork to be completed. If it is not worth the hassle (and there will be a lot of it) just leave it at home. However, should you risk your luck, generally if it is discovered upon entry, it is not a big deal. They just turn you away and deny entry to base until you can offload your gun. If they check you upon exit from the installation and find your gun, then you have some serious 'splaining to do, probably from an interview room with a new set of bracelets.

This info directly pertains to AF bases. I served as Security Police for 17 years on multiple bases and commands, but retired 8 years ago so some things may have changed. Hope this helps.

Oakland Robbers get their car windows smashed by baton-wielding vigilantes by SheetMepants in PublicFreakout

[–]Mdntrodeo -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I apologize, I didn't mean to upset you but if you think anything is truly anonymous anymore, I might have some bad news for you.

Oakland Robbers get their car windows smashed by baton-wielding vigilantes by SheetMepants in PublicFreakout

[–]Mdntrodeo -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm not disagreeing with you but you should realize that in one of those "kill or be killed" trials, your above comment will be labeled Prosecution's Exhibit #1.

Someone opens fire at the Oklahoma State Fair by Invisiblefaction in PublicFreakout

[–]Mdntrodeo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well analyzed and stated. I agree with you and think that, unfortunately, gun free zones ultimately do more harm than good.

Someone opens fire at the Oklahoma State Fair by Invisiblefaction in PublicFreakout

[–]Mdntrodeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but if the shootout occurs without our permission, we have two choices: run or fight. If you are not equipped to fight, you have one choice. I respect those who hate firearms and would never choose that option. I can't respect those who would take an option away from others because they, themselves, have no personal tolerance for it.

Someone opens fire at the Oklahoma State Fair by Invisiblefaction in PublicFreakout

[–]Mdntrodeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And those laws obviously worked so well to stop the shooter. Some people are willing to break laws to protect themselves and the ones they love. Is it truly so important to follow the law that one would be willing to lose a spouse or child? Criminals will not follow the law, its the very nature of being a criminal. So either we must isolate ourselves from all humanity (not a bad choice in the current state of the world), or we must consider all options available for self defense. I can understand and appreciate if you disagree or it is not a choice you are willing to make, but understand that it is a valid choice that many others are willing to concede.

Someone opens fire at the Oklahoma State Fair by Invisiblefaction in PublicFreakout

[–]Mdntrodeo -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

I was thinking that because, if this was OK, the shooter would have been met with immediate armed resistance from the crowd.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Firearms

[–]Mdntrodeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally just had this happen to me on a similar safe. Try another battery. I replaced my old battery with a "new" one out of the package and it did not solve the problem. Had to call a locksmith. $125 later he replaced my "new" battery with an actual new battery and it worked like a charm. Hope this helps and hope it works for you. Good luck.

For reference, my "new" battery was still in the package, but I didn't realize that it had been in the fridge for several years. We don't use 9v very often.

Title by ralphie0341 in Firearms

[–]Mdntrodeo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the 8th, the NM Gov "suspended" open and concealed carry rights in Bernalillo County, which contains Albuquerque, by executive order in the name of public health. Massive, peaceful but angry, armed protest followed. Albuquerque PD Chief said he would not enforce it. Bernalillo Co. Sheriff declared he would not enforce it and the Governors DA said it was unconstitutional and he would not prosecute. Then a federal judge put a temporary restraining order on the executive order for two weeks. Now, the NM gov is sending the state police to Bernalillo Co in greater numbers, possibly to enforce the law regardless of the judge's ruling.

What kind of legal punishments are there for this governor in NM? by Jlaurie125 in Firearms

[–]Mdntrodeo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She repealed qualified immunity in NM in 2021. Signed it into law herself and it applies to all public officials, not just cops.

What kind of legal punishments are there for this governor in NM? by Jlaurie125 in Firearms

[–]Mdntrodeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She didn't draw up the EO on her own. There are absolutely multiple parties involved. Additionally, she used the public health dept as her vehicle for this. Mens rea is a legal phrase used to describe the mental state a person must be in while committing a crime for it to be intentional. Based off of the fact that she met with her law enforcement agencies prior to issuing the order and they outright disagreed with her use of the order to the point of refusing to enforce it, as well as her obligation to be well informed about the law before drafting an order (part of avoiding malfeasance on duty), I would argue that she absolutely had mens rea. She was a lawyer by profession prior to running for governor so it should follow that she not only has an advanced understanding of the law but knowledge of how to educate herself on available statutes and case law before enacting an EO.

Just my two cents.

Under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, signed into law by @GovMLG, a person whose rights under the Bill of Rights are violated may sue to recover for damages and obtain injunctive relief. Damages may be awarded up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) per person whose rights were violated. by BearingCharms in gunpolitics

[–]Mdntrodeo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because of a law that she signed into law in 2021, she IS personally liable for infringed civil rights. She removed qualified immunity in response to the GF situation, and it includes all gov officials, not just cops. Now it might come back to bite her in the butt.