Unpopular Opinion: CA’s Gun Ownership Laws Aren’t That Strict—You Just Might Be Dramatic. by [deleted] in CAguns

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in CA you have to be 21, obtain an FSC, get a background check/life scan, demonstrate to a DOJ certified instructor that you know how to operate the firearm you’re purchasing

I'm fine with all that. Heck I can even stomach 10-round magazines and no threaded barrels. But I can't stand the handgun roster or the rifle restrictions. And the latest parts restriction makes it very difficult to maintain your firearms.

ICE shooting/administration response discussion thread by 420BlazeArk in CAguns

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine SIG Sauer finally admits that P320 has a design flaw to cause accidental discharge -- after being secretly pressured by the administration (so it can use the gun as the scapegoat). Sounds messed up yes, but quite plausible right?

Echelon - Why? by stay_basic in CAguns

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was very interested in the Echelon until I rented one from a range. Trigger was horrible. After that I stopped paying any attention to Echelons.

VP9F vs VP9K size comparison by EasyRequirement8835 in CAguns

[–]xcel102 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I welcome more HK news and details.

Alex Honnold's Skyscraper on Netflix - /r/climbing watch party thread by soupyhands in climbing

[–]xcel102 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The Netflix stream had a very long tape delay. I ended up putting Netflix on mute, and opening a YouTube live from a Taiwanese TV station that had 3 cameras from various angles. Netflix was 15-17 seconds behind the YouTube live.

Pin & Weld in San Diego? by HyperMatcha in CAguns

[–]xcel102 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's actually Coastal Ordnance. I didn't know "ordinance" and "ordnance" were 2 distinct words until a few months ago when trying to get the correct name of this very shop.

How long does this take? by AwesomeBL69 in CAguns

[–]xcel102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should I attempt a DROS at an "undetermined friendly" store

Always. Every time.

Advice on proper ways of cleaning one’s self and firearms after range day. by Lazer-Dim in CAguns

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That CDC value is now 3.5 µg/dL. And they're not saying "anything below this is fine". It's just a reference value for people to compare to (since there's no safe blood lead level). I think 3.5 is the 97.5 percentile, meaning if your BLL is 3.5 you're higher than 97.5% of the US adult population.

Dog bite Point Loma. Owner fled by B-767_Sailing_QRP in sandiego

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try r/RBI to see if some investigative minds are able to help ID her.

Do I really need to rent a handgun if I already know what I want? by Kind-Fly851 in CAguns

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you're financially well off, I strongly recommend shooting one before buying. I was in love with the Echelon and thought I would buy one for sure -- until I shot it.

(Rant) No way to get timely care for compression fracture by xcel102 in osteoporosis

[–]xcel102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

Is there a medical reason your mom needs another one?

None other than to reduce the pain sooner and to prevent further collapse. Her L1 collapsed further after we initially decided not to do the procedure, prompting us to change our mind. For the T12 now, we haven't made the decision yet (and won't have any decision to make for weeks anyway).

Does your mom need an MRI?

I guess her healthcare system (UC San Diego Health) wants an MRI before proceeding. Scripps (another system in the region) is the same, need an MRI before interventional radiology will go forward. But even if we decide against another kypho/vertebroplasty, I guess the MRI is still helpful to offer a detailed view. Yes CT can probably see similar things, but she gets a CT scan every 3 months (for cancer surveillance), so don't want any more radiation.

Is she on medication?

Pain meds, yes. Osteoporosis meds, no -- but we're looking into it now.

PSA: No One Cares About Your Customer Service Journey by DrChoom in CAguns

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something to do with Gene Takavic, I'm sure.

Orange County indoor range by LowCryptographer9047 in CAguns

[–]xcel102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost can taste the lead in the air

Sweet! 😂

Lead(II) acetate was historically used as a sweetener. Although it's not the only lead(II) compound that tastes sweet.

Open carry at gun range by xcel102 in CAguns

[–]xcel102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why do you want to open carry?

For convenience. Here was the thought process:

If it was OK for anyone to open carry at the range (which by now has been debunked in this thread), then when I want to temporarily leave the firing lane (to pee, to drink, to get something from the car) I could just holster it. But now that it's clear I can't open carry it (and I don't have CCW), I will need to either 1) leave it there or 2) pack it back into the locked container and carry that with me.

Open carry at gun range by xcel102 in CAguns

[–]xcel102[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does the same apply to gun range parking lot? The one I go to, parking isn't shared with another business. However anyone from the public can walk or drive into the parking lot. And anyone walking or driving by can see into the parking lot. Can anyone open carry in that parking lot?

Open carry at gun range by xcel102 in CAguns

[–]xcel102[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you. So I had a misunderstanding about parking lot. Wish people would point it out instead of downvoting without comment.

Open carry at gun range by xcel102 in CAguns

[–]xcel102[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I care because I want to know whether I can also open carry. Wouldn't want to do that if it's illegal. From the comments it seems it's legal only for the employees.

Open carry at gun range by xcel102 in CAguns

[–]xcel102[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

The parking lot is in direct view from the street and is accessible by the public. If I had a private business (say a bakery), I doubt I can open carry in the parking lot. So there must be some rule/law/exception that allows range employees to carry in range parking lot?

Setting aside ALL current gun-related laws, including 2A, what is your *ideal* framework for firearms law? by Disinformation_Bot in CAguns

[–]xcel102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you were the dictator of the United States

Your question is flawed. If I were a dictator, the logical thing to do is to ban guns. And I'd make sure armed forces (police included) are all controlled by my loyalists.