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It's all about Thai. It is a magnificent thing to be able to play ping pong against an opponent who does not need to use a paddle.Originally posted by lincolnboy -
meh. Parlor tricks.Originally posted by DOHCTR View Post
Come meet me in Dubai, I will show you the differences. lolFuck you. We're going to Costco.Comment
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As for the ban. I could sit back and say "I own a shitload of AR15's and other assault rifles, sucks to be you." But, the truth is half of my enjoyment is getting other people into the hobby. If no one else could buy or own an assault rifle that would really make the hobby less interesting for me. What really pisses me off is this jackass Mansion in WV saying "I don't know anyone that hunts with an assault rifle." The same guy that ran an ad shooting at legislation with a gun talking about how pro-gun he was. I knew he was a fucking sham back then, and here is proof of it. Well - I hunt with an assault rifle. And just about everyone else I know does as well. For pigs you want a semi auto. What they don't seem to understand is things change. A semi auto is a better option than a bolt action, it just is. Each has advantages, but people are now hunting with semi auto rifles.
How many US jobs will be lost if you flat out ban assault rifles? Just consider that. Most all rifles we purchase are built or at the very least assembled here by law. That's a shit load of jobs."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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Don't forget how many dealers will have loads of inventory that they will not be legally allowed to sell, putting some of them out of business.Originally posted by CJ View Post
Imagine how many dealers would go under in the government suddenly said that half ton trucks and above were illegal to transfer except to government entities.Originally posted by lincolnboyComment
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Dont get caught kissing on the beach...lolOriginally posted by kbscobravert View PostOriginally posted by Sean88gtOriginally posted by Baron Von CrowderComment
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I believe that's her problem.Originally posted by Gtracer View Post"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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They get ya both, this is the story I remember:Originally posted by CJ View Post
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A peck on the cheek in public? Probably OK. Steamy embrace? Get a room.
That's the message coming from Dubai authorities in their latest struggle to tame public behavior in this glitzy Gulf city state that sells itself as a place where the Middle East meets the wild West.
Dubai announced the new behavior guidelines over the weekend in the local media, though it remains unclear if they will become law.
The instructions — touching on topics from miniskirts to angry outbursts — could sharpen existing "suggestions" for modest dress and decorum and give police more leeway for fines or arrests in places such as beaches and malls.
But the possible curbs also dig deeper into Dubai's bipolar personality, which caters heavily to Western tastes and lifestyles for its international allure, but is still governed by rulers with traditional and conservative Gulf sensibilities.
"Dubai has been walking a fine line by being all things to all people," said Valerie Grove, a culture and art blogger based in neighboring Sharjah emirate. "Concerns over Dubai's image are split between its Western-style economy, that includes tourism, and regional norms of conservative culture."
If approved and enforced, the restrictions could deal another blow to Dubai's carefully manicured image as an easygoing oasis amid the Gulf's more frowning codes.
Dubai's cultural fault lines were exposed last year, after a British couple was convicted for having sex on a beach, and later fined and deported after their prison sentence was suspended.
The outlines of the possible new restrictions first appeared in Al Emarat al Youm, an Arabic-language newspaper with close ties to Dubai's ruling family.
The list goes on
Dancing and playing loud music in public will be banned. Couples kissing, holding hands or hugging could face fines or detention.
Miniskirts and skimpy shorts would no longer be tolerated outside hotels and other private areas. Bikini wearers also could be chased off public beaches and only allowed on the fenced-off sands of luxury resorts.
Other no-nos: drinking alcohol outside licensed premises or swearing and displaying rude gestures in public, the newspaper said.
Repeated attempts by The Associated Press to reach Dubai officials to comment on the new guidelines and respond to questions about possible fines, jail sentences or when the measures could take effect, were unsuccessful.
Authorities here often announce policy changes in local media instead of going through an official decree that government spokesmen could explain.
Whatever the fate of the proposed instructions, it's highly unlikely any crackdown could spill over to Dubai's many resorts and nightclubs, where booze flows freely and the attire is the same as any tropical vacation spot.
Focus on mega-malls
For now, the rules appear aimed at one of Dubai's main tourist draws: the mega-malls that serve as full-service entertainment hubs and where already, signs encourage shoppers to respect local customs and keep hem lines sensible and T-shirts from getting too skimpy.
The signs were mostly ignored without any serious fallout. The new rules could reflect authorities finally pushing back.
The front-page newspaper story said Dubai's Executive Office, which directs the emirate's ambitious development plans, issued the guidelines for "all citizens, residents and visitors ... while in the emirate ... to respect its culture and values."
According to the daily, "pants and skirts are to be of an appropriate length" and "clothing cannot be tight or transparent" with visible body parts. On the beaches "appropriate swimwear, acceptable to the culture of the society and its values" must be worn.
Dubai's indigenous population fears the city's culture is tipping in favor of foreigners. Emiratis account to up to 20 percent of a population dominated by Asian migrant workers, Western expats and sun-seeking tourists.
Some local leaders have demanded the government act to preserve religious values and tribal traditions.
After the sex-on-the-beach trial, the prominent Jumeirah Group five-star hotel chain issued an advisory for Western tourists.
It cautioned guests that drunken behavior in public is punished severely and recommended tourists be discreet with public displays of affection.
Anything more than a "peck on the cheek could offend those around you and even possibly lead to police involvement," the advisory said.Originally posted by Sean88gtOriginally posted by Baron Von CrowderComment
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I am that newcomer to the recreational shooting sport. Since 01 the only two firearms I owned was a 12 and 16 gauge shotgun that I inherited from my grandfather. Gun ownership started with me 3.5 years ago. Until then, I couldn't tell you what ammo an AR or an AK shot. Years ago when I was 10 or so (40 now), my grandfather brought out a .38 revolver and shot it into the air on New Years, that was the extent of my handgun knowledge. I've heard of a 9mm handgun, but never shot one or new anybody that owned one. I would go quail hunting with my grandfather when I could, so I knew what a 12 gauge was. My dad bought a Marlin Model 60 .22LR in the mid eighties that I shot a lot. My dad took me and my brother to creek to shoot his empty beer cans and the occasional fish swimming in the creek. Good times. That was also the extent of my long rifle knowledge. Until recently, I've never shot a caliber larger than .22LR. Since that day 3.5 years ago clicking on The Armory section, I bought my first firearm shortly after, a Mossberg 12 gauge pump action, and it has been out of control since then. I now have about 16 or 17 firearms and countless dollars spent. I love this hobby of recreational shooting and I hope to continue it for years to come. I will do my part to see that we all can enjoy the shooting sports and I would hope that other like minded gun enthusiast do the same.Originally posted by CJ View PostComment
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I have a few firearms. Some I bought, some were giving to me after my Dad died. Do I need over 20 guns? No. BUT, if a BIG ban is put on them, I will not just give them up. I will want some $$$$. I paid hard earned money for some of those guns. Some mean more to me than what they are worth. My Dad bought them, and he left them to me.
As for ammo, got plenty for my 5.56 and my big over powered 22 PS90 (5.7 x 28)Some cars and a bike...
Some say... they have been raced, some a lotComment
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I just got back from Academy. The place was a circus. People standing in line filling out the paperwork for a new gun purchase. The M&P15-22 were flying off the shelf. Ammo aisle was pretty barren. A Highway Patrol officer was present.Comment
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Did you happen to see any 308 Winchester?03 cobra
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Not sure on that one, but it did look like there was one or two remaining Model 770 .270Originally posted by brandon01rt View Post
A couple of Mossberg Auto Loader .22, Colt M4 .22, and M&P15-22Comment
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