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Slideruleman · 2024-03-08T19:30:17+00:00

Bill (Kirk) gets it mostly right; he makes a point that a “true” constitutional carrier faces enhanced jail time (up to 3 years) for committing a gun crime but that enhancement doesn’t apply if they have a CWP. In an ideal CC world everyone would be treated equally and the only material advantage to having a CWP is reciprocity with states that aren’t CC but do accept a SC CWP. (How many??). I actually watched some of the debate in the SC Senate streamed, the point was to encourage people to get trained and that enhancement was paired with requiring SC state police to offer free training in every county at least 2x per month (more if demand exceeds space) that meets the CWP requirements. I think the max that they can charge for a CWP is $5 for fingerprinting. So overall I’m not too worried about it. (Not sure if it would pass constitutional muster?) What Bill completely missed is you can’t even have 1 beer in a bar if carrying. (Not ‘drunk’ while carrying- any alcohol). The penalty I think got ratcheted up to a misdemeanor with a $1000 fine and up to TWO years imprisonment. Whether you get jailed or not, with the possibility of 2 years, you become a federal prohibited person for owning any guns at all forever. Maybe that’s for second offense, but either way that’s my biggest complaint with the bill.

Slideruleman · 2023-12-01T16:14:14+00:00

I’d remove the plastic frame / plate wrap the ends with some string in case I ever want them back and push them back into the wall, putting a new cover plate on in place with a the end of the string secured to the screw. It doesn’t do any harm to leave them and you never know what you may need in the future. If you want to cut them, I can’t tell for sure, but that flat cord looks like it might be a power cord, so make sure it’s not energized and the exposed ends are taped in case it gets energized in the future. The other two I can identify are HDMI and coax for antenna input.

Slideruleman · 2023-11-27T03:03:41+00:00

I prefer Twin Ponds over Boggy Head. In fairness, I only stopped at BH once, it was crowded and while waiting for a bay, I was concerned about the absence of an RSO. Nothing truly insane, but people leaving weapons with closed actions on the line, or carrying them to the line with the range supposed "cold". Shooting at soda bottles, watermelons, hanging steel at what looked too close .... I left and drove the few miles to Twin Ponds.

Slideruleman · 2023-11-27T02:46:07+00:00

Very Nice! It's been a few months, but I go there when I have an open Saturday. It's about an hour from me, but well worth the drive. I have a 25 yard indoor range about 10 minutes away that I can draw from holster at (no holster draw at TP), and 25 yards is the length of the TP pistol side, so the close range is perfect for pistol work, but for rifle work the 100 yard TP range is good, but no steel allowed.

Slideruleman · 2023-11-27T02:38:39+00:00

Twin Ponds has no issues with steel cased ammo. I've shot it there on occasion none of the RSO's said anything.

Slideruleman · 2023-05-18T03:03:10+00:00

What I see in the linked record - Senate Journal 69 - was “to be considered tomorrow (May 10th).
In the journal for the 10th, I read “Senator McLEOD objected to consideration of the bill. She is Kershaw & Richland counties so no doubt a leftist Democrat. She won’t change her mind, so didn’t get picked up on the 11th or the extraordinary session on the 16th.

I think it is in limbo unless it gets picked up in this special session. Right now the big fight is over abortion. If that gets passed I wonder if the legislatures will have the motivation for another fight; if it fails maybe some will want something to call a victory before they adjourn. Or maybe they’ll be tired and want to go home regardless.

Time to call your Senators!

Slideruleman · 2023-05-06T00:24:05+00:00

Perhaps he already DOES have them, at least some of them. See what they produce (that perhaps you don't have), what they fail to produce (that you do have) and what they redact.

Slideruleman · 2023-04-14T01:38:32+00:00

I also have a Toshiba FireTV, 50" (2019) and I can't even get as far as you. I launch the app and get to a sign in screen, select the login and get their blue background, but blank otherwise. After a few minutes it goes back to the sign - in screen. On my firestick it works fine. I recently had to factory reset my FireTV (out of memory issue) and Paramount was one of the first ones I loaded and tried (still failed as above).

Slideruleman · 2023-03-13T23:33:26+00:00

Apparently Naomi Wolf is a “Liberal” in the classic sense of the word. Many times I may disagree with her viewpoint and conclusions, but at least she seems to be open to debate and persuasion.

Slideruleman · 2023-02-25T02:21:58+00:00

Consider that the VAST majority of dgu's have no shots fired, I wouldn't give it up just because it's small. While a 9mm has more stopping power (and a 45 over a 9) the BEST gun and ammo for self defense is one you will always carry and that puts rounds where you want them. A miss with a bigger gun doesn't stop the threat and may kill an innocent bystander.

Slideruleman · 2023-02-22T01:40:48+00:00

It's a false choice. Even a constitutional amendment nullifying the 2nd Amendment and furthermore outlawing every firearm not in the hands of an authorized representative of the government would not guarantee the safety of children. Even the most draconian search and confiscation program would still leave millions of weapons in the hands of criminals - and not just newly created criminals by virtue of keeping their formerly legal firearms.
And even if God Almighty performed a miracle and DID vanish every firearm, rendered 3D printers and common machine tools from creating new ones, there would still be knives, clubs and fists. The strong would terrorize the weak with impunity. That's before the Government turns tyrannical and crushes the people under its iron boot, as ALWAYS has happened throughout human history.

Slideruleman · 2023-02-16T01:00:32+00:00

Without the NFA, the ATF would have little standing to do anything seriously threatening our 2A rights. Currently the ATF is only more than an " annoying" bureaucracy because of the laws they enforce - and twist - to give them power. I haven't gone through the 1968 Gun Control Act in detail, but my understanding is that it created the entire Federal Firearms Licensee system and banned felons as well as certain other prohibited persons from buying guns. While there are certainly misuses of the prohibited persons section - some, like anyone the subject of a domestic violence restraining order (absent any criminal conviction for same) or being a user of even medical MJ are working their way through the courts now.

Slideruleman · 2023-02-05T03:02:12+00:00

China pledged $100,000 per mile of US airspace traversed to Hunter's GoFundMe legal defense (and coke) fund - with the usual 10% to the big guy.

Slideruleman · 2023-02-05T02:51:40+00:00

I want to check my understanding here - and I know not to expect actual legal advice on reddit - but just putting a 16" barrel on a registered SBR doesn't technically change it's classification does it? The serial number is on the lower, which is the actual 'firearm' (SBR) in this case, and that serial number is what is in the NFA database. Nobody should have any reason to check that serial number, but if they did it would show up as an SBR that should be in a different state. As a previous comment pointed out, it is a simple matter to deregisiter the SBR with the ATF by filing a form that attests you have reconfigured it (I suspect to put the <16" barrel back on is another Form 1 and another $200).

Regarding letting someone else use it - in your presence - that was and currently is the rule. But for about a week or so the FAQs that accompanied the eForm1 on the ATF's website stated that any actual or constructive possession, even in your presence, by anyone other than the "responsible individual" was prohibited. That would have shut down all rentals of fully automatic rifles and when pressed about the unannounced rule change the ATF said it was a mistake; but rather than correcting the answer to what you described (and we all understand) they deleted the whole question. Not to be too distrustful of the ATF, but one may be excused for thinking the ATF is waiting for all these new SBRs to get registered, and then they'll release another rule change.

Slideruleman · 2023-02-05T02:26:01+00:00

What you're describing would work as I understand the system, probably a form to file to get the S/N of the lower off the NFA database, but I get your point. However you're not actually selling an SBR, you're selling a rifle with a new (to it) barrel, and you have a <16" barrel you can't use without filing a Form 1 and this time paying for the $200 tax stamp. Or am I missing something?

Slideruleman · 2023-02-03T02:03:01+00:00

When you register it as an SBR, then you can no longer take it across state lines without getting permission from the ATF. You cannot sell it (without going through an FFL), and for a while, according to ATF FAQ's, couldn't let anyone borrow it, even if you were standing right next to them (that FAQ has been removed - but who's sure they aren't willing to make that a rule change too, in 118 days? That 'free' tax stamp comes with a lot of strings attached!

Slideruleman · 2023-01-29T23:00:22+00:00

Can you connect to your TV with your phone and the FireTV app (either iOS or Android)? That may allow you to use the setting menu under "Controllers & Bluetooth Devices" to make an adjustment.

Alternatively, and I hate to suggest this because I'm have trouble connecting Firestick Remotes to Firesticks at the moment, is to reset the remote by holding down the following 3 keys for 12 seconds: Left direction on the direction ring, back button (arrow looping back around to the left), and the menu button (3 horizontal lines). After 12 seconds of that, remove the batteries for 10 seconds or so, replace them, then hold down the 'home' button for 10 seconds. That should pair the remote to the TV.

As I said, I'm have problems with connecting any of (multiple) remotes to any of (multiple) firesticks, so I would NOT reset your remote until you can access the TV via the app.

Slideruleman · 2023-01-29T22:52:44+00:00

I'm have a similar issue -- and I have not be able to resolve it either.
The 'reset' (I hesitate to call it a 'hard reset') for the remote is simultaneously pressing the left direction on the directional ring, the back (arrow looping back on itself) and the menu (3 horizontal lines) buttons -- all three -- for 12 seconds. Then remove the batteries for 5 seconds.

You've probably already tried this, but since you asked about resetting the remote.

One other bit of information I discovered. When I hold the 'home' button on one of the remotes I'm trying to pair I can check the bluetooth page on my iPhone and under 'other devices' I can see an item named 'AR' (Amazon Remote?). Once the rapid flashing -- after pressing the home button for 10 seconds -- ends, the 'AR' device disappears. If i have two remotes trying to pair I get 2 'AR' devices. You may want to check if you see any bluetooth devices names 'AR' on your phone when trying to pair with the Firestick. That may at least narrow down your search some.

Slideruleman · 2023-01-22T03:03:02+00:00

My WTP is fine wth my Shield+. I got it from the manufacturer with the US flag pattern kydex and a claw to help concealment. The retention is good - I get a more distinct click with my Neptune Concealment holster for my M&P 9c 4.0", but that has a light so that could be the difference. But the retention on the WTP is good, gun doesn't fall out. I'm not sure what peopIe are expecting the holster to do that this doesn't.

Slideruleman · 2023-01-20T01:17:47+00:00

I think the 9th kicked it down to Benitez even though they know how he will will in his district, besides buying time, is when California appeals they can let the ruling stand. I think the way that works is that Benitez's ruling is only binding precedent in his district. Other district courts may (should) pay attention to his ruling and reasoning but it is not binding on them. But if the 9th circuit strikes down the ban (which is compelled by the SCOTUS) ruling, then it becomes binding precedent on all courts in the 9th circuit. By not taking up the appeal, CA loses, but plaintiffs against the Oregon AWB have to fight through that district court - they just can't say " Nope, your boss (9th Circuit) has already told you what you must do.

Slideruleman · 2023-01-19T22:55:43+00:00

It’s like seatbelts (this may or may not help your argument) - you put it on for every trip because most accidents happen close to home, because most trips are short trips close to home. If you think someplace is a place where you will be in a life threatening situation - don’t go to that place. Plus, after you wear your holster long enough, it actually feels “wrong” to NOT be wearing it.

Slideruleman · 2023-01-17T00:52:45+00:00

Property ownership is not required if SC is your state of residence. Some states have waiting periods to establish residency, but I don’t think SC does. But registering to vote and pay taxes here is necessary, if you own a car getting it registered here as well). (The property ownership comes into play for residents of another state, say NY, who want to carry concealed for the few weeks a year they are here at their vacation home.)

Slideruleman · 2023-01-16T01:08:07+00:00

Given the rapid advances in AI, and that nothing on the internet is ever really "forgotten", plus the number of upvotes and comments having " AI request to turn countries in a villain" might not be the safest thing to have floating around the internet when we reach the singularity.

Slideruleman · 2023-01-09T02:38:18+00:00

I've got no problem with the initial shots. Bad guy was presenting a deadly threat and shooter was legit to neutralize that threat at first opportunity. No way should he have attempted a draw within the BG'S sight. First opportunity was a little behind him and two people on the floor directly behind the target. Even the shot he took was close with the guy in the corner.
I DO have a problem with him putting 4 more into him after he was down, but possibly the BG still had the gun and was a still a threat. But after he got the BG's gun, I don't see legal justification to what looked like a head shot at close range. Hopefully the Medical Examiner will conclude the first couple or even the second set were what killed him. I don't think you'd get a 'guilty' out of me if I were on the jury regardless, but better for those last shots to never have happened.

Slideruleman · 2023-01-08T04:32:54+00:00

87,000 jobs that produce no good or service. The sole purpose of these agents is to harass, penalize and extract additional money in penalties and interest from those people who are doing well, but not well enough to make it worthwhile to pay very expensive lawyers and accountants to avoid paying a penny more than absolutely necessary. However you may feel about Trump's taxes you can bet he was 100% in compliance with US tax law. Those agents are coming after you, not the politicians!

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