John Kloehr

Ocean State and Snope denied cert: https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/060225zor_4f15.pdf Dissent at the end of the orders. Looks like Alito, Gorsuch, and Thomas would grant cert. Statement from Kavanaugh respecting the denial is relevant for context: " Although the Court today denies certiorari, a denial of certiorari does not mean that the Court agrees with a lower-court decision or that the issue is not worthy of review. The AR–15 issue was recently decided by the First Circuit and is currently being considered by several other Courts of Appeals. ... Opinions from other Courts of Appeals should assist this Court’s ultimate decisionmaking on the AR–15 issue. Additional petitions for certiorari will likely be before this Court shortly and, in my view, this Court should and presumably will address the AR–15 issue soon, in the next Term or two. " In the mean time, magazine bans and "assault weapon" bans may continue.

Any slicking? Such as chambers polished or beveled/chamfered? Original springs?

I was in Portland Oregon for about a year in 2014. Then I moved to Tennessee, The people there did not believe they had a homeless problem, it was a homelessness issue. Also not a crime problem, it was an issue. Same for drugs... Not a problem, the right term was always "issue." And all of these presented community "challenges" calling for "innovative approaches" and "understanding." One way the city chose to meet these challenges was through public works of art. Public works of art are correlated with less crime as it brings citizens out to areas with art works. To provide the funding, Portland had a tax of $10 per person per year. Among the "issues" presenting a "challenge" was graffiti (gang tags) so some of the money went to "redirecting" taggers to create murals as public art. At the core, this meant paying gang members to paint nice stuff instead of territorial tags... While doing nothing about gang activity. I could not help but notice the amount of the arts tax was about double what the police department requested for funding at the time and the shortfall in what it got. The requested budget was for several hundred additional officers, plus vehicles, equipment, support staff, and training. In the next few years, the police budget got even more cuts. It has been about 10 years now, and rising crime has finally reversed the funding direction for the police department. It shows in this chart: And documented in this article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13100463/portland-crime-homicide-defund-police.html At a certain point, the people will come around in thinking, even if they still want to deflect using words like "issue." Just not surprised funding law enforcement does more to reduce crime than public works of art.

The one at Dallas high school in Pennsylvania... Remember that? Neither do I. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14762115/lies-gun-control-activist-survived-school-shooting.html

The plaintiff did not challenge the constitutionality of the law so the panel did not rule on it. As to a "taking" in this case, there is not one. The plaintiff purchased a firearm during the short period when the law was under a temporary injunction against enforcement. When the law was later ruled constitutional, the plaintiff removed his firearm from the state. He still owns it, it just is no longer in the state. There was also an amnesty period during which he could have registered his gun with the state and essentially had amnesty from enforcement. That registration period ended at some point... And at some point after this, the plaintiff applied for the amnesty(!). The application was denied. The ruling though also notes the law is clear as to the date the law would go into effect and the panel made no allowance for the temporary injunction. Still does not really matter as the plaintiff applied for amnesty after the deadline to do so. Had he applied in a timely manner and been denied for purchasing a firearm during the injunction period, he might have had a stronger case. As it was, the complaint and the facts set him up to fail in his suit. There could be a taking in some future case, someone who did not register for amnesty and has the firearm in the state. That is a suit which could result in a taking and lead to a challenge as to the constitutionality of the law. On edit: The ruling is also unpublished so it is not "precedent" as this has meaning in jurisprudence. This means the ruling has no bearing on deciding future cases.

Should be the same time as if you use your DL, it is the same number. I do think it is a bit faster since when it gets to TBI. By having a carry permit, TBI already "knows" you (and me). As the court system reports anything which disqualifies a permit, TBI can see we are in good standing and do not have to do a search for DUI, child support, etc. Easy to then forward to the NICS check. It does seem like my check completes faster than for someone without a carry permit. For states which regularly verify permits are valid, the selling store only needs to record your permit information and not run the NICS check at all.

The crud in the intake is normal, condensed vapors from the PCV system. Carbureted engines did not get this much crud as the gasoline kept the intake manifold runners more "washed." Fuel injection happens later down in the ports at the valves, or in the case of direct injection in the combustion chambers. The result is crud accumulation. It is both normal and harmless. I'll second setting the timing chain right and doing a compression test before going deeper into the engine. If the compression is good (no bent valves), a new chain and tensioners should put the engine back on the road.

Won't happen in Tennessee without other changes. Any state like Tennessee which does not run a NICS check on permit holders regularly (every 6 months?) can not substitute the permit for a NICS check. Also Tennessee has additional restrictions on a carry permit beyond a NICS check (mainly DUI history, also not being current on child support payments). I don't think this has a direct impact on using a permit instead of a NICS check here, but the background check goes through state law enforcement (in this case TBI with a "forward" to NICS) rather than directly to NICS. I do recall this maybe being part of not being able to use the permit instead, can not remember why. Some here can still purchase a firearm, just can't carry one.

CDEDBDIs?

Starting with about three pounds of beef chunks removed from a local cow, so not injected with pink slime... Minus Worcestershire. I would, but can't, for reasons. Halved red potatoes instead of peeled potatoes. Green, red, and yellow bell pepper. Vidalia onion to be specific. All chosen for sweetness. The rest of the veggies as listed above. Quartered sautéed mushrooms. A bit of flour to build a roux before reducing with some good red wine (making up for the lack of Worcestershire), then the beef broth, cook until thickening. Going back and forth on maybe adding cherry tomatoes... Herbs and spices as described. Oven at 325 or even 320, 350 is too hot. Anyway, this is a STEW I am making in the next week.

Mare he hat hay lid tell lam, Ids fleas wash wide has know. - Scott Adams

While recognizing (business) suits might have been a problem, it is good to see the NRA finally able to return to focus on its mission rather after being tied up in years of NY law fare. In particular, the ILA is doing good work. I still have concerns about the number of corporate officers and the salaries when considering the reported hours they are involved in directing activities. I do understand the large number of officers is by design, it helps stability so the focus of the NRA can not change quickly (there was no sudden change when La Pierre "took over" years ago, the shift took a long time). When one digs past the headlines, the NRA is the best long-standing champion of firearms rights in the nations history, There are newer "hard-line" "not give an inch" organizations but not a one of them has the legislative clout nor programs to train (and create certified trainers) on the fundamentals of firearms safety and various advanced training programs. I recently had a heart-to-heart discussion with a representative of one of the newer organizations (I will not name it) which bashes the NRA for having "lost its way" or "compromising" and several other things. He did listen to me and will take my observations back to those who run that other organization. Quit the bashing, recognize the assault the NRA has endured and survived, and partner rather than compete. Lawdog, keep posting these monthly updates. They show the NRA is not a relic of the past. Also expect Mommies, Not My Town, and similar to increase their rhetoric. And pray the followers of the gun grabbers are never are in a situation where they regret not getting a firearm, getting basic to advanced NRA training, going through the hurdles in their state for a carry permit which they imposed upon "other people" when they end up not being able run or hide, and suddenly need to fight. They will not have a chance.

This would fit well in the Australian humour(!) thread.

Snope and Ocean State both scheduled for conference 5/29. No update from CRPA on Duncan V Bonta appeal. The 9th Circuit's 90 day stay pending SCOTUS appeal expires July 9th, automatic extension of stay until SCOTUS determines certiorari if an appeal is filed, automatic further stay if SCOTUS grants certiorari. My hope is still that SCOTUS is waiting on the Duncan appeal before granting certiorari to all three cases (with one or two going to arguments). If so, it may push these cases out to the 2025 session.

No update on any of the cases I am tracking. Today's bulk of orders: https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/052725zor_p8k0.pdf Next conference day is Thursday (5/29), too soon to check if any of the cases will be scheduled for then.

I have a couple dress shirts which go to dry cleaners if I wear them (rare). Everything else has to survive my machines. On the occasion where I do not hear the dryer signal completion, it has a nifty fluff setting which gets the wrinkles out. I no longer have an ironing board or iron. I did have an iron for a while for applying wood veneer, will get another if I need to iron veneer in the future. But I'm done with ironing shirts, was done with it decades ago.

I applaud this new message promoting merit!

I suspect this is the source of the expression "give 'em both barrels." Does take some deliberate thinking to not do so by accident, it would pack a wallop! I used to use just my index finger and was giving thought to the trigger swap. Then some back woods old man (with serious life experience to absorb and respect) asked why in tarnation don't I just shoot it like it was meant to be shot. And dang if that don't fit the hand just right. He then went on to explain about chokes and bird vs buckshot and ducks vs deer. Or whatever as long as it puts food on the table. I got maybe half of it, he also talked about the Great Depression, and ended up getting sidetracked about something in the family tree and a fued... And both barrels... I really did not follow all of it. Later he told me about 'shine, I did pay more attention to that LOL. Some of the old ways are getting lost, I had several other conversations with this man, his family goes back to the founding. He said the grand kids don't listen any more. Well, maybe a bit like me, he does ramble a bit... But thanks for following this far. I'll have forgotten the original thread question.

Front first. Could it matter? From what I researched, the original idea was each barrel having a different choke, use the proper barrel for the target (game) one wanted to take when hunting.

No matter what guns I have, I will not be in the top 20. I just find double triggers fun. Most of the top shooters also shoot .38 Special, I like the fatness of .44. Sure, I want to get faster, I just shoot against myself. Absolutely agree the heft of an SKB would take some time off my stages.

Backwards is an opinion. They may be conversions/kits but I have seen them. I have a Stoeger and just got it working again. I use it like this: Plenty fast, will take 5 seconds off my stage times compared to the '97 I have recently used (fun in its own way). I do not understand the swapping triggers thing on these guns for righties (to promote use of a single finger), just don't pull both fingers at the same time as that produces a bit of a wallop.

Good point. This one is just fun: This Palmetto AK-V 9mm pistol has a Giessele trigger with a light spring. Some complain it might release multiple rounds when shooting, this is entirely due to technique. It will not do so if held firmly against the shoulder, But the 9mm recoil is so light, a weak hold might let it bump. Maybe. With a little practice. so I hear anyway .

Double-trigger SKB with short barrels and slicked by any of the top names. I'm being selfish with what I want for myself. Considering what is in my safe which someone might want, an Evil Roy Uberti 1873 rifle in .38 Special, slicked by Grimes. As to revolvers... For me, if it is not a pair, it leaves me one short plus presents holster issues. With limited budget, completing a rig presents a financial burden. With all due respect to those who shoot mis-matched sets, and even get a competitive boost from them, I would likely be offering up a single revolver for sale if I won it. So for me to enjoy a revolver prize, I would want a pair (being greedy). I would still appreciate a single, just being honest the proceeds would go to something else. In any event, I would truly appreciate whoever offered up a prize and it would end up with someone who appreciates the item, even if disconnected from the original giver. I do occasionally win stuff I can not use and it does go to someone who can.

The Short act did not make it in, would be nice to see it amended in. And to not see HPA amended out. The actual law text is cryptic at best and I am slowly becoming convinced the language of the bill supports what so many say. I am reading it as an engineer, not a lawyer, and also reading it with an eye to how a future administration could corrupt the "plain" language it. Just want to point out from what I do see, this statement: For a suppressor, it is actually $400 at this time. $200 for making and another $200 for transfer to a purchaser. The HPA undoes both of these and (assuming it survives the Senate) will take all three branches of government to reverse it.

I was on the wait list for a while, then Spectrum Fiber came to my neighborhood so I gave up my spot in line and my deposit was refunded with no drama. My "provisioning" was delayed several times as StarLink changed deployment plans based on (global) community needs, the "constellations" were sent to other places on the planet. Some newer phones will be able to tie directly in to StarLink and it is a game-changer. Not just for the Internet as we know it but also for global communications overall. For an RV, it is a fantastic solution compared to campground WiFi. It is a better solution compared to many home Internet services.