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Biggest advice I can give is to find the right artist and give them as much artistic freedom as you are comfortable with. Just check out the sketch/stencil before the work gets going to make sure you're ok with it. The results end up really good in my experience. Think of chatting like talking to your hair-cutter. Sometimes they want to talk, sometimes trying to start a conversation is like pulling teeth. Books and games work as long as you're not moving the part they are working on. A friend to chat with is a great option too. Being along and taking in the experience is cool too.

That really is disappointing. I originally heard that idea not from the interweb but my CCW instructor. Sad to find out it is a myth, but good to know how dangerous that really is. I have the benefit of years of military experience so I get the experience from that. It would be nice to find a way to safely simulate the exact fight or flight response consistently in a training environment. Heavy exercise combined with tactical drills are about as close as you can get.

+1 Just the bit of a rush as you make the swerve and its back to normal.

If you can ensure it won't kill me I'll be the test dummy.

Those are better than the M82A1s. The semi variants just don't seem to handle recoil as well. But shooting HEIAP into a APC shell 3/4 of a mile away is a wonderful experience.

Well, I've read and heard about both being effective training tools. However when I looked up the information I couldn't find anything positive on the adrenal injections. I didn't realize it was that hard to administer safely. Thanks for the correction. Training low on blood (Such as after donating) can simulate a wounded condition, and a little bit of exercise to stimulate the adrenal glands would be very effective.

HID run at 35W, standard Halogens run at 55W or more. The only time HIDs draw extra current is during start-up of the arc. Halogens put out ~1300lm, vs 3200lm from a 4200K HID system.

Yes, Fuck the cagers...but not so much that they can't see anything. The 2" rule is good, but you need to be looking at night where the cutoff is hitting for oncoming traffic. If your beam is cutting off in semi cabs, it might need to be dropped a bit. I run a set of FX35s in my Integra, and the 2" rule got me blinked by semis all the time. I usually try and aim it so the cutoff hits just below an average car's window. It is a pain to get them set right, because the cutoff gets hard to see at the distance it matters. I'm all for being noticeable, but a xenon beam is bright enough below the cutoff to really cause negative distractions to drivers. If they have to put their hand up to block your light from blinding them, they're not watching the road at all anymore. However, the people in front of you and to the right are screwed. Setting your cutoff to make them out of it puts your beam way low on the road and takes away a lot of the benefits xenons give you. The hardest part of aiming those things is finding a wall with a level surface far enough back.

Yup. No other way to even come close to preparing for those situations without actually being in them. A pint of blood is no more than they take for a blood donation, safe enough. The adrenaline needs to be administered by a professional of course.

Find a accommodating range and a medical professional friend. Have him administer a shot of adrenaline for practice shooting in a high stress situation. Then when the adrenaline wears off have him draw a pint of blood, and practice shooting while simulating the blood loss from a wound.

I shattered my screen and need a new one. If anyone has a clear screen for an 04-05 GSXR 600/750 please send me a PM. Thanks.

Wilson Combat CQB Compact in a C5 holster.

+1 to a holster A weapon with a safety, like a 1911, won't discharge when dropped either...

On the same topic, anyone know if it legal to carry a folding karambit? Seems like it would be really hard to justify them as a tool rather than a weapon.

My EDC kit consists of a flashlight, a knife, and my pistol. Flashlight is good for target acquisition and dazing targets, and it can be carried anywhere. Knife is a 3" spring assist with a deep carry clip. Good as a tool or defensive weapon and I carry it everywhere. Pistol is a .45 and puts big holes in people. I carry everywhere I can but our wonderful state's laws limit things. Overall the kit is unobtrusive and gives you a option in most situations, even with only the light. I've never had any problems carrying any of it, save the pistol in CPZ's.

If you can't find a place for him we can take him. Got 4 open tubs in the rack. I do require that he is mite-free. Those little bastards are terrible to get rid of. Just send me a PM if you decide him fostered.

+1 Guy is an arrogant asshole. I say Taze him for good measure.

If you're looking into holos, look at the Meprolight M21 and the Trijicon reflexes

M134 Stoner 63A M2 B.A.R. Steyr AUG A3 G36 MP5SD P90 American 180 .... Yea, I'm a machine gun nut. Too bad they are so expensive to own and shoot...

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Key West is awesome. We swam with dolphins at Key Largo if that is still around. Everglades are cool. Other than that its flat and full of old people.

Usually. You're charged because you used the court's time.... Really meaning they get their money one way or another even if they will be nice about your record. But that decision is all on the judge.

It will all depend on the prosecutor. If you have a really clean record, they may be willing to defer the charges. You'll still pay the same in court costs, but no points or anything on your record. Can't hurt IMO.

+1 Getting the sizing right is really important. The gear also fits differently in a race tuck with a bunch of stress and adrenaline flowing. For an example, my last suit was a bit too tight and the arm blew out in a lowside. No injuries sustained, but it could have been avoided easily. A fresh oil change is always a good idea. Torquing and wiring bolts can be time consuming, but it makes sure everything is tight and secure. Unplugging all the lights means the tape will come off easily and not glue itself to the lenses. I'd put a premium on a good set of tires too. Most important is go out and have fun. And enjoy the addiction.