Recent content by Tall Man

I disagree. Our mode of dress is determined by what we think of ourselves. Our sartorial choices announce to those around us who we believe ourselves to be. They also suggest (if not outright confirm) how we will treat others, and -- like it or not -- how we might be treated by others...

I wasn't that surprised, Andrew, as my post (and the one that inspired it) are merely adjuncts to this thread's particular subject matter. I don't recommended others do what I did. Had I been caught*, I doubt the penalty would have been as modest as you suggest. I wasn't caught, though...

Opting out I was once pulled over for a pretense stop. The officer virtually confirmed the nature of the stop when he admitted, just prior to returning to his vehicle, that he did not observe any known violations tied to either my driving or the condition of my vehicle. Indeed, I was...

Maybe we're just (expletive) tired of having to constantly interrupt our lawful lives to chase an issue that shouldn't need chased. Maybe there's just no time or money left after earning a living and cutting the grass and reading a bedtime story to organize a protest in front of a particular...

My safe was not fire rated, and I see that Mizzle's selection does have a fire-protection rating. That explains things. Thanks.

Mizzle, are you sure about the weight of your safe? I had a Sentry 10-gun safe that I know weighed 200 lbs. The 14 gun unit is nominally larger*, but you state yours weighs over twice as much as the 10 gun's rated (empty) weight. Just curious. *I know this because I intended to purchase...

Tellner, the title of this thread was a conscious and intentional choice. Yes, gun owner = man, generally,in my view. I've too much practical experience to believe otherwise. Exceptions are pleasant and rare. Nothing in the language of the law suggests that it the law will be applied...

Geekwitha45, I stand corrected regarding the entity(ies) to whom the firearms may be surrendered. My original post was prepared in haste. I would politely suggest, however, that the PFA issues are part and parcel of this legislation...even if the subject predates HB1717. Thanks. TM

New Concealed permit costs in PA http://www2.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/BT/2005/0/HB1717P2918.pdf In addition to driving up the cost of a Concealed Carry permit by $6.00 (pp. 19-20), this new legislation speaks to those folks who are subject to a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order. They...

Cslinger gives good advice, palerider 1. Chalk it up and let it go. You didn't mention whether, during the past 11 years, you've ever shot your guns in such a manner that could conceivablyupset your neighbor. If you haven't, well, this fellow's behavior might be excused. If you have, I'm...

Yes, quite.

You know, I don't support one cent of our tax dollars going to Israel. Not one red cent. Why? Read on. Really? This is a country with no constitution and a weak parliment. By law, Jews are not allowed to marry Gentiles. Israel has unscrupulously used their ~400 nuclear bombs to...

Agreed. And I'm sure you'll agree that France would never incur $125B, for any number of reasons. I suggest a few below: $125B is a point in time calculation. $125B presumes every eligible individual accepts remuneration in exchange for their departure. $125B would be spent only if...

Muslim emigration. Muslim emigration. Muslim emigration. Off you go: http://www.vdare.com/sailer/051106_buyout.htm TM

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