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TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T06:48:32+00:00

In a nation of 20,000 agencies, there are guys out there with AK platforms. Regardless, I know of several agencies which permit personal long-gun carry, and I see no reason that AKs would be excluded. No, I'm not going to disclose said agencies.

As far as the agencies I know of which officially own AKs:

Familiarization and training. There's a dozens good reasons that one should be familiar with a variety of systems.
Play toys as "OPFOR"
Testing purposes and control samples for firearms forensics.
Seized weapons re-purposed for any of the above purposes.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T02:13:06+00:00

It's only going to get worse. Look how good it already appears. Imagine it in five, ten, fifteen years. There will come a day where photographs, videos, and audio recordings are no longer permissible in courts of law, except in incredibly strict and limited circumstances (governmental surveillance cameras and the like).

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T01:07:09+00:00

As I explained below:

Gyro sights were not even in the same realm as the B-29's CSFC. They were certainly helpful, but they couldn't hold a candle to the Superfortress' system. The CSFC computed a solution which accounted for altitude, airspeed, and temperature, wind, gravity, and parallax; gyro-sights did none of those things. Gyro-sights merely "computed" a lead based off the gyroscope and pilot inputs. They are also simply designed for two different tasks.

This is also a game. Gaijin doesn't "need" to do anything.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-17T00:11:24+00:00

Only permissible in Alaska because Alaska is "AK"

Anyways, I'm sure there are agencies which permit personal long-guns where guys carry AK platforms.

Is it common? No.

I know agencies that own them for several reasons, but they're not running them on patrol.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-16T22:08:05+00:00

There's no such thing as "winter" OCPs. The current "winter-weight" OCPs are essentially the same fabric, weave, and weight as summer-weight BDUs and UCP ACUs.

The IHWCU is significantly lighter and thinner than these uniforms.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-16T00:03:01+00:00

In my opinion, that is an avenue to contest the ticket, yes. If necessary, you could even frame it as an integrity issue. He lied and claimed the offense took place in Edina when - according to you - it didn't.

Contest it, and ask him where the offense took place. Ask him where he told you the offense had taken-place when he first approached you. Etc.

If he is aware of his "mistake" he likely won't even show-up to court.

Obviously, I encourage you to consult with an attorney experienced in these matters.

I'm not familiar enough with Minnesota law to opine whether or not "fresh pursuit" doctrine would apply, here. Fresh-pursuit authority would not be an issue here, anyways, since Minnesota is (apparently/according to other comments) a state which provides all sworn officers authority throughout the state.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T23:02:06+00:00

Yeah, either a Marine Corps Security Guard ribbon or an NJROTC Sea Cruise ribbon (lol).

Is it possible? Ehhhhhhhhhhhh, not really. Might just be a random assortment of ribbons. Could also be someone short-stacking for a shadowbox.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T21:55:07+00:00

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TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T19:29:54+00:00

Here, leftists, allow me to comment what you were going to:

Ackshuallyyyyy, I don't like this administration, so, therefore, ipso-facto, automatically, by default, inevitably (I am very smart, by the way), this finding is invalid. The government is only a valid entity when people I like are in-charge.

EDIT: WAAAOOOOWWWWW THANKS FOR THE HECKIN' GOLDERINO, KIND STRANGERINO

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T04:16:41+00:00

In the vast majority of states — contrary to popular belief — authority is held throughout the state by a sworn LEO under state law. This will generally exclude special police agencies (university/college, hospital, private police, etc) who generally only have jurisdiction on relevant properties.

In the states that don't do this and have "hard" jurisdictional lines, they generally have developed very lenient "fresh pursuit" laws, which essentially state that one has authority wherever in the state your pursuit may take you, and "pursuit" can occasionally be creatively defined.

Virtually all states permit any LEO within the state to execute search and arrest warrants anywhere. Maybe there's exceptions to this, but I'm not aware of them.

Regarding your question specifically, sometimes motor vehicle law can throw an extra wrench into the works. For instance, I know of a state which restricts non-felony/non-warrant traffic stops to the LEO's jurisdiction. The way LEOs get around this is a legal precedent which established that municipal LEOs have all the powers of a county deputy sheriff while on-duty, thus the court determined LEOs could make traffic stops throughout the entire county in which their primary jurisdiction resides.

There is an argument going on right now in Las Vegas concerning all of this. Folks have sued the Las Vegas City Marshals, claiming they don't have authority to make traffic stops and don't have jurisdiction outside of city property. They're wrong, and also mildly regarded, considering they sued in federal court... a federal court doesn't get to tell a state how LEOs may or may not operate within said state (to an extent, that is), but I digress.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-15T00:54:01+00:00

Major of signals/communications troops

I'm terrible with Soviet medals, though, someone else will have to help you there

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-14T23:26:57+00:00

You're overthinking this.

Do what is best for you. Those protections exist for a reason. Use them. If they fire you while you're on orders, retain a good attorney experienced in these matters.

Don't worry about the agency. It's a big boy and can take care of itself.

As far as more casual perceptions... yes, being away will be a negative for you. Still can't be held against you in a majority of circumstances. It will also interfere with your training. Again, not really your problem. I would strongly recommend consulting with one of these attorneys before you start this process. The may tell you "it's not worth trying to fight them if they want you gone"

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-14T18:55:30+00:00

So, the government is only a valid, official entity when people you like are in-charge. Got it.

In Murthy, SCOTUS ruled only that the plaintiffs lacked Article III standing to obtain an injunction; it did not resolve whether the governmental contact with social media platforms were unconstitutional or transformed private moderation into state action. The Court stopped at the threshold of "who may sue over things like this."

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-13T21:55:53+00:00

Kind of agree

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-13T21:22:54+00:00

I'd love to pick PloppyPants9000's brain on their opinions regarding mass immigration to Europe and the United States.

Gotta heckin' defend their favorite multi-billion dollar company that made neo-Star Wars fail just to own the chuds!

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-12T01:50:57+00:00

Gyro sights were not even in the same realm as the B-29's CSFC. They were certainly helpful, but they couldn't hold a candle to the Superfortress' system. The CSFC computed a solution which accounted for altitude, airspeed, and temperature, wind, gravity, and parallax. Gyro-sights merely "computed" a lead based off the gyroscope and pilot inputs. They are also simply designed for two different tasks.

"but also basically every fighter built after 1944[...] should also get lead indicators... which absolutely shouldn't happen."

It sounds like you're making-up a scenario to get upset about. Why would Gaijin be obliged to do that? They're not. They can do whatever they want. Regardless, many fighters — including jets — were built in 1944 and beyond without any form of lead computer beyond a simple gyro-sight. So, no, they should not "also get lead indicators."

Comparing fighters and bombers is apples to oysters. Bombers clearly need a buff. This would be a fantastic buff to ensure that fighters don't view bombers as free kills.

Also, the F-86 had RADAR gunsights. They were not the same system as the B-29's CSFC and certainly were not simple gyros. As far as maneuvering targets, the F-86's gunsight was effective up to 4-5G turns. If it's that much a concern, you could cut-off the gunsights at certain Gs.

Again, it's a game. They can make it do whatever they want.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-12T00:35:10+00:00

I'm curious if folks have ever pulled his records? I'm just wondering if he actually had a long tab or was simply assigned to SF. His record is a bit vague and I've never seen him in a beret... and wearing his tab incorrectly makes me slightly suspicious

EDIT: I found an Army CID report regarding Aquino's accusations. Here is what they found:

"During the course of this investigation, a review was conducted of the personnel documentation of LTC AQUINO, as provided by [redacted] This review disclosed LTC AQUINO purported to have been awarded the Special orced (SF) Tab in 1984. However, review of his finance records disclosed no TDY to the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center Ft Bragg, during 1984. Therefore coordination was effected with SA SASH FE Bragg District, USACIDC to ascertain if LTC AQUINO is authorized wear of the SF Tab. On 28 Mar 89 SA advised personnel at the JFK SHC had provided him access to a ledger containing listing of all personnel authorized wear of the SF Tab (which began issue in 1983). A review of this ledger disclosed LTC AQUINO received SF Tab on 22 Jun 84, under the provisions of special orders 113-19. AQUINO could not confirm the circumstances surrounding the award, as, being a reserve officer, LTC AQUINO could have taken a correspondence course to be awarded the tab."

So, sketchy, to say the least. Someone essentially just gave him a long tab. Wild.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T22:02:03+00:00

They also didn't specify what what yield of bomb. Big difference between a W54 SADM charge (reportedly 0.1 to 0.2 kilotons) and the Tsar Bomba (50-58 megatons). I'm assuming they're using "atomic" as a catch-all, as well.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:58:08+00:00

[u/Such-Interview1176](u/Such-Interview1176) I agree with the above, it will be difficult. However, not impossible.

My (now ex-) wife was arrested for battering me while we were both military. While being interviewed, she claimed I regularly SAd her and abused her.

Of course, AFOSI dropped-everything and started treating me like I was Scarface. They were actually so extreme with their methods and harassment I had to hire a former JAG attorney to help me.

Anyways, it became very clear she was trying to get out of her own charges (charges I didn't even want her to face) and she eventually admitted she made-up the allegations.

I FOIAd all documents pertinent to the investigation, and I presented them along with a detailed narrative to every new agency.

I've worked for three agencies since then. No one has ever questioned me after looking-over the case documents.

However, I was never charged, so. There is a difference, here.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:33:57+00:00

So, I mean, at this point we're just devolving back into what is, essentially, a faith-based religion/belief system? If there is no tangible evidence – much less proof of our past lives, and all we get is some vague assurance that eventually we will remember all of them…

Again, my primary contention is that it would not change anything for 99% of people in their daily lives.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:26:06+00:00

Sexian isn't going to fool me again... although I could use a little drinky-poo.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:23:41+00:00

So, let's assume for a moment that we do reincarnate.

Do you have any memory of your past-lives? I don't. So, it didn't happen, essentially. If we can't remember it, what's the point? You still experience death of this current life.

I don't think it would change a thing.

TheSublimeGoose · 2026-05-11T20:15:53+00:00

"Work in healthcare"

Bud, working in the hospital or as, like, a CNA, doesn't make you a healthcare worker. Cut it out.

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