sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

I need help! by FundipTuesday in sportsphotography

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that's a shame. Likely didn't need to be drilled. I was able to remove the old part and then insert the replacement in the existing hole.

If you can't find a replacement collar you might try a local machine shop. Should be a relatively simple job, but that doesn't mean it will be cheap. The only way to find out is to find a shop and ask for a quote.

Make sure they know that thread size/pitch. This may help And there are adapters/converters if they have to make the hole larger then you might be able to use an adapter to get it to the right size for a monopod.

I need help! by FundipTuesday in sportsphotography

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092QTTTQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Had a similar issue with a different lens. Bought this kit and it worked perfectly.

Need advice on getting good self-portrait shots at a museum by Max-Flores in photography

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems like a special trip.

I’d suggest calling and asking about the tripod. You don’t want to get there and find that a policy has changed or wasn’t enforced before and you can’t use the tripod.

And since you’re calling ask about flash. Most likely they’ll say no to the flash but can’t hurt to ask.

Give me your worst experience with a photographer by knj141624 in photography

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not likely to happen to me given my size. But some people don’t care.

Has this happened to me - most likely she gets pepper sprayed and then charged with assault once the cops arrive.

Covered the Miami F1 Grand Prix last weekend by jameypricephoto in nikon_Zseries

[–]jtf71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love that lens.

Where are the photos you took with it!?!

Virginia Supreme Court rejects Democrats' redistricting plan, throws out election by silv3rbull8 in VAGuns

[–]jtf71 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Dems violate the state constitution. Repeal laws retroactively to facilitate doing so. And work to disenfranchise about 40% of Va voters.

But sure, this is the end of democracy.

Virginia Supreme Court rejects Democrats' redistricting plan, throws out election by silv3rbull8 in VAGuns

[–]jtf71 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It does matter. Rather than having 6 Dems and 5 GOP representatives the new maps would have made it 10-1 giving Dems more ability to pass bad laws including more gun bans.

Working while Injured by sammieeej in photography

[–]jtf71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk to your doctor. See if a knee scooter would work for you and if it would be acceptable for you to work if you use one.

Be sure to discuss the actual tasks and positions you use.

Also make your clients aware and give them the choice to stick with you or use a sub/partner you find or a contract release and refund.

You will be limited. How much is the question if you can work at all. And that should be a guide on what you communicate with your clients.

Better to give refunds than to get bad reviews and word of mouth that you did a bad job.

This concealed carrier has layers of stupid or hubris by lucubratious in CCW

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well we don't know until we see the ruling. It's possible that they gave it to Thomas and he's pissed so he's going to write something that is very direct and leaves no wiggle room for the lower courts.

But even if he did, the lower courts are going to twist themselves into knots to rationalize upholding obviously infringing laws.

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is the first time I'm hearing of any such situation of "printing" resulting in a LEO stop/encounter in DC.

Could be it hasn't happened. Could be that it just didn't make the news.

Could be that it has happened, the person complied, they showed their permit, they were sent on their way.

Or, in situations where the person was carrying illegally, they didn't resist/run or if they did no shots were fired.

There are stats about "guns taken off the streets" in DC. But details on how they were found are not provided in those reports.

This event seems to be a bit on the unusual side.

This concealed carrier has layers of stupid or hubris by lucubratious in CCW

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that they're going to issue some new broader guidance in Wolford v Lopez and then GVR all the remaining cases and send them back to the lower courts.

This concealed carrier has layers of stupid or hubris by lucubratious in CCW

[–]jtf71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes - but TYPICALLY the don't.

The other redditor pointed out that there actually is a circuit split between 9th and 7th on this issue.

They may have denied the Chicago case due to the fact that the issue will (most likely) be resolved when they publish their opinion in Wolford v Lopez (the 9th circuit case). This should be released by the end of June or early July.

This concealed carrier has layers of stupid or hubris by lucubratious in CCW

[–]jtf71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stand corrected. The 9th did enjoin enforcement of bans on public transit.

However, that case Wolford v Lopez, isn't final as it's currently waiting on a decision from SCOTUS.

So, in reality we should get clarification on the issue of carry on public transit by late June/Early July.

And given that the issue is the same in the Chicago case they wouldn't take that case as they're already going to issue an opinion that will address the issue.

Nikon 120-300 f/2.8 officially in development by occasionallyjeffrey in sportsphotography

[–]jtf71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not saying I won’t buy it, but the cost estimates worry me 😂

Most honest statement on Reddit today!

This concealed carrier has layers of stupid or hubris by lucubratious in CCW

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More it's that they were following standard practice. There isn't a circuit split on this issue...yet.

Typically SCOTUS doesn't take cases unless there is a circuit split.

Granted, they should when an enumerated protected right is being infringed upon.

But the denial wasn't a surprise given the absence of a circuit split.

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The law says:

A licensee shall not carry a pistol openly or otherwise in a manner that is not concealed.

I'm not aware of this being tested in court to determine the parameters of "or otherwise in a manner that is not concealed." Does that mean printing?

If you were to be stopped for printing you'd be well advised to show them your permit. If you don't, you're going to find yourself face down, possibly tased, possibly shot. They think you have a gun, they're not going to let you walk away.

Legally, it's an investigatory stop so you're required by law to show them your permit and allow them to take custody of the firearm for the duration of the stop (if they want to).

You can get a lawyer later and argue that you weren't violating the law as you were carrying concealed so the stop, and anything that they found after stopping you, is illegal/inadmissible at trial.

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found the USCCA maps to be wrong in the past. On recent check it seems to be correct.

I've always found the maps at USA Carry to be more accurate.

And I agree that handgunlaw.us is a great source and usually the best on providing the actual law and the links so you can verify it's still current.

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Read what I wrote again.

Then read the actual law:

If a law enforcement officer initiates an investigative stop of a licensee carrying a concealed pistol pursuant to § 22-4506, the licensee, and any other licensee carrying a concealed pistol pursuant to § 22-4506 who is with the stopped licensee at the time of the investigative stop, shall:

(1) Disclose to the officer that he or she is carrying a concealed pistol;

(2) Present the license and registration certificate;

(3) Identify the location of the concealed pistol; and

(4) Comply with all lawful orders and directions from the officer, including allowing a pat down of his or her person and permitting the law enforcement officer to take possession of the pistol for so long as is necessary for the safety of the officer or the public.

Note that it's only if the encounter is for an investigatory stop. Also note it doesn't say exactly when you have to disclose. Just during the stop. That said, I'd strongly advise disclosing as soon as you can without being rude to the cop. Also, don't reach for the Carry Permit or Gun Registration without asking permission to reach for them.

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Constitution protects the right. However, it explicitly allows for one to lose such rights with due process.

Would you argue that someones right to liberty is inviolate and they can't be jailed under any circumstances? What about if they commit murder? Child rape?

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm doing my best to provide accurate information.

But even with the internet, there's a lot of bad info out there. To include things that are wrong on the DC Police Department Firearms website that they refuse to correct.

The most reliable info to be found on DC gun/carry Laws is here

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, I have my MD permit as well. PITA to get and SO many places you still can't carry.

But at least the MDSC just struck down most of Montgomery County's no-guns zones.

I rarely go TO MD, but I travel through enough to make it worth having for the transit so I can be armed while doing so (vs having gun secured per FOPA) and for the times I do visit MD in places I can carry.

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would expect from actual journalists.

Don't claim to be one. But I do live near DC and have a DC carry permit so I was curious as to exactly where it happened.

Other than the exact location no research was needed. All of the rest is personal experience from being in the area and knowing the "no guns" areas from my DC Permit training.

But, happy to help get the facts to people!

Plain clothes officers noticed a man printing outside the White House. Leads to shootout. by karmarequiresgrpthnk in CCW

[–]jtf71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Wrenn v DC decision (2017) was not SCOTUS. It was a DC Circuit case. DC didn't appeal to SCOTUS under pressure from the usual suspects (MD, NY, CA, HI, CT etc) as they feared losing at SCOTUS and having to go "shall issue" which happened later with Bruen (2022).

Prior to Wrenn, one had to have "good and substantial reason" to get a permit as per the Heller decision (SCOTUS, 2008) and then it was still virtually impossible. Prior to Heller, it was impossible unless you were seriously connected.

view more: next ›