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Pictures of a loaded round from the end of the barrel? It is like watching a Darwin award getting ready to be awarded. Only thing missing is the picture of you staring down the loaded barrel trying to figure out the right angle for the photo.

Considering the ban is essentially dead, and ammo is still scarce to say the least, I'd lean towards the bike/gear. If you wait a year or so the weapons and ammo should be available at a normal or lower price depending on supply and demand at the time. Now if you're getting an awesome deal on the MP15 that that is a different story. And of course the right answer is to put the money to work for you in an investment account.....but who is really that disciplined?

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Run away and hide. For that matter, run away and hide from any overpriced European vehicles. The maintenance is difficult and expensive.

With him being a rider who gave 20+ years of his life for MotoGP, I'd imagine he was just eager to be there for the event. Living racing like that never dies, and this was a project he worked on for a long time. I do agree that I could also have been a politically motivated move. However, IMO COTA was shitty in their sidestepping his efforts... I also agree that as a business, if I am being sued by someone, I would not want them at my venue, and especially not at the very event that the lawsuit is about. I'm sure they could have taken a gentler route in evicting him, but that was not required. It could also be a move by COTA where they saw his name in the roster, and just wanted to spit on him, and I definitely wouldn't put that past them. Overall, I agree with Brian. US roadracing is very fragile and it does not need any bad press. Sadly, the rednecks and their bumper cars rule here. If you don't like how it sorted out, don't give them money. If you have to bitch about it publicly, do it in a manner that reflects no negativity on the sport (Which isn't really possible).

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I've crashed a lot (8 or 9 times), and always when wearing gear. The gear will do wonders to keep you intact for the lowsides. I've had two highsides. One was from someone hitting me on the freeway and I went over the bars. Not fun, but I managed to get the speed down before the impact so the damage was minimal. The other was totally due to riding with a group that had a dangerous riding style that ended with me doing an evasive maneuver to avoid stupidity. Although I avoided hitting the two bikes that crossed in front of me, I was not in control after steering while on the front wheel and over the bars I went. I've got a scar to remind me of that one. My biggest lowsides were a 85mph crash in turn 13 at Mid-Ohio, and a crash on the dragon. In both cases the gear performed wonderfully and if anything I was just a bit sore after. Thing that work for me: Wear all your gear all the time. It will save your life. I ride tame and laid back with large safety distances on all roads but curvy ones. Take the time to do head checks at every intersection. I even do it in the car now. Fight to maintain that 2-4 car length safety bubble at all times. Know you group. Conduct a briefing before you leave detailing the route, signals, and speed of the ride. I ride curvy roads fast, but not beyond my limits, and still within safety distances from other cars. I expect that everyone is going to try and kill me at all points and times. If the bike feels like it is going to go, I let it go. Sliding away from a lowside is way better than cartwheeling for trying to save the bike. If you are going to ride aggressively, do a track day. My street riding tamed down significantly after I realized how much safer and more fun the track is. As far as fear goes, I think I've just accepted it. If something happens, at least I was doing something I love. I do everything I can to mitigate the risk while riding, but some cannot be removed. I think dwelling on that fear will cause you to ride stiff and limit the enjoyment, and potentially increase your risk if you are hyper-vigilant about the wrong things.

+1 to all chevy posted. If the weapon is even slightly concealed(See shirt flap covering the top 1/4 of the OWB holster), you better have a CHL. I've been carrying for years now, and here's a few things I've learned. That bulge you see as huge in the mirror most people won't even notice. (Not saying printing isn't something to avoid though) Train yourself to safely carry your weapon in Condition 1 (Or equivalent). A good double walled weapon specific belt helps immensely in keeping the weapon from shifting. A good holster is a near requirement for comfortable and stable carry. You adjust your wardrobe for your weapon and it's concealment. Not for your comfort. If a bit of the holster or weapon is exposed, gently cover it back up. Those that will take note of the short bit of exposure aren't the ones that call the police (Although your next few actions may be scrutinized). Proper gear and wardrobe will alleviate this issue. Even if the cop is dead wrong, refusing to surrender your weapon will get you shot, and he will be found justified in his actions. Don't whip the weapon out haphazardly and try and show how fast your can drop the mag and rack to clear it. Again, you'll get shot. Just follow his instructions and record the interaction if anything seems amiss. The real answer is to the OC questions is to carry concealed at all times. There is no place I know of that you can carry openly that doesn't allow CC. The transport laws make loaded weapons without a CHL annoying at best in vehicles. OC gives you about a .2 -.5 second advantage in draw time. Everything else is negatives. You draw attention to yourself. You reveal what you are armed with. You make yourself a target due to being a threat to them. You take away your element of surprise in an encounter. I see OC as being a "Look at me carrying around a pistol for everyone to see. Everyone look at me." It usually attracts exactly that kind of attention as well. (Especially the morons that carry openly with a drop holster strapped to their leg.) The overt and attention grabbing nature of it really takes away a lot of benefits of carrying a weapon.

Yup. Anytime I get pestered by anti-gun nuts I just cite Chicago as the prime example that the laws don't work.

Thanks for all the leads. They are helpful in showing different routes. I may take you up on that.

I'm open to offers. With my skill set I'd enjoy being able to at least maintain a pay level that is similar to my military pay, but I realize that a pay cut my be required to get back into another industry.

After years of serving in the Army, I have some issues that are causing me to be medically retired. I served as a Psychological Operations Specialist and a Satellite Communications Operator/Maintainer, and although both had some great times and experiences, I'm excited for a new path. On the plus side, I'll be back in Columbus permanently on 20 Mar 2013. The down side is that I now need to find a new career. I'm planning on heading back to OSU to finish the last year of my International Relations degree in the fall, and heading back into the job market with civilian experience, military experience, and a bachelor's degree. Since I can't start my classes until fall semester, I'm planning on finding a job to fill the gap. My ideal job would involve working with customers and have a hands on technical component to it. The best match would also be willing to maintain me as a part time employee during the school period, but I realize that is a long shot. I have experience in customer service, mechanical diagnosis and repair, leadership and management, market research and product design, IT diagnosis and repair, and communication equipment diagnosis and repair (Focus on satellite systems). If anyone knows of anything that would fit into those categories I'd appreciate hearing about it. Thanks in advance.

I love winter entertainment.

New charging technology I'm seeing a lot lately involves amp sensors. If you plug into a computer or basic phone charger, the amperage isn't there and it defaults into a trickle charge mode. Pick up a 2A charger and this seems to alleviate the issues. I don't know if that is your problem, but it may help.

Larry (Pegram Racing) took great care of me as well. Definitely give him a call.

Normally I'd expect all fluids to be drained before shipping. Safety hazards and such. Unless the dealer had a good reason to change the oil, I'd also expect that to be factory.

1. Buy the parts. 2. Find someone that knows how to change it. (I would, but your gas expense to get me from Ft. Campbell and back would be rough) 3. Do it yourself. 4. If (When) you fuck it up, call said person to help you put it in. (I had to do this once with a friend's radiator replacement when we decided a good celebration for removing the radiator was a 5th of vodka. ) But really, it is the best way to learn. If you can't do it, someone else can always help you finish.

Smoking fast. That track surface looked like it was kicking his ass too.

So what will the requirements be to join ERN's Gangster Squad? I'm pretty sure that a knowledge of grammar is not one of them. Do we get to have those nifty matching leather vests that we can wear all the time even when were not riding? Do we have to buy our own brass knuckles?

You're going to be a 46 or a 48. I have a 44 AStars suit you can get stuck in if you would like.

I prefer a pre-ride brief about route, signals, conditions, expected speeds, etc. Experienced rider familiar with roads in front and experienced rider in rear. Encourage the greener riders to not exceed their limits. Try to have the lead keep the pace down.

Early apex, no body position movement, minimal lean angle.... Grabbing a handful of brake once he fixated and got scared sealed that one. Although the guardrail probably saved him from a serious injury. If the trail bike had hit the wrecked bike it would have been a nasty ending. I like how no one helps until asked. The guy driving the cage was the first to step up. Sad.

Yes. A butter tube. These things require massive amounts of lube to run properly so this is just circumventing the issues.

***Parts are still hard to find and crazy over priced*** The lower receiver is the weapon. It has a serial number. The rest of the rifle is just parts. Lower contains fire control, magazine release, bolt catch, and the butter tube. Upper contains the BCG, gas system, forward assist, and barrel. They are pretty easy to put together, just take your time. A roll pin punch will help not round out the pins. As far as brand differences, there are endless makers out there. You pay more for better quality parts to an extend but the name is a lot of the upcharge. Just naming a few off the top of my head; LWRC, Troy, Daniel Defense, Rock River, Spikes Tactical, are all good brands. In reality, a semi-retarded monkey can be taught to manufacture and assemble these. As long as the material is good and the holes are in the right place it will work. **Lower** I'd recommend a metal lower receiver, but that is just because plastic weapons bug me. They can be found for ~$400 on Gunbroker right now. I have a line on a few someone got that I could prolly snag for $300-$350 so let me know if you want one. (Send me a PM if so) The Lower Parts Kits are the mess of stuff needed to assemble the lower. More retarded monkey parts. As long as it falls in spec, you should be good. **Upper** The upper is again retarded monkey work. Just make sure it is straight and drilled properly. The barrel and BCG are work a few extra bucks on. They are really the heart of the rifle, and the extra cost for a chrome-lined barrel and a quality BCG is worth it IMO. I prefer a receiver height railed gas block over a fixed front sight due to the options it gives you. A good set of back up irons and you're good to go. I use a metal BUIS (Troy Battlesights)on a railed gas block because I'm paranoid. You don't need a match trigger, four lights, a shiny hand-guard, or extended-snag-on-your-gear junk anyways. Leave the gear queer stuff for the cool guys at the range with their safe queens. Now, all of these parts and accessories are sold out. You won't find parts for decent prices for months. But you won't find ammo to test your new toy for months either. All this is a really quick overview. There are great pictorials for each step online. If you have any other questions as me here or send me a PM.

I think I'm more jealous that you have enough ammo to fill all those mags. I've kinda given up on finding a CMMG .22LR upper for the next year or so