HeloDude

Why did you talk with the ATF at all? Were you just wanting to answer their questions because you wanted to help them?...even though they have no problem going after you if they see fit? You can just be polite and say that you don't feel comfortable discussing this with them, end of story. They'd have to detain/arrest you to further the discussion at that point, and then you lawyer up and go after their asses for wrongful arrest. I get that a lot of people want to 'talk' with officials when they are questioned, but if you have nothing to hide/did nothing wrong, then there's nothing they can do to you. Sure they can try to press charges anyway, but in this case, where is their proof that you were doing anything illegal with your firearms? I'm all about cooperating with LE, but not when they're looking to potentially charge you with a crime (hence why they were questioning you). At that point, it's better to get a lawyer. Just my $.02

Just confirms what what the majority of us already knew--Rhode Island sucks balls.

You 'love' shooting the Mosin?? I guess I need to get to the gym more often.

'too'?...as in you were in the navy along with me? Nah...but you and I did dress up in those navy uniforms a couple halloweens ago, remember? Oh that's right, I roofied you right before we went out. Haha--this is what you get for mentioning 'ass' several times. I thought you fighter guys were more careful about that! Ok, fun's over--back to the guns.

And with that, crisis averted and case closed!

Agreed...covering your ass = less ass pain. Something I learned in the federal 'pound me in the ass' prison.

So basically you're voluntarily going to do what the big fight in the Senate was all about...don't get me wrong, it's definitely your call. I just don't know why you feel you 'should' sell a firearm this way, ie through an FFL? You can always just ask the person if they are a felon or if there is any reason why they shouldn't own a firearm (ie according to State and Fed laws), and if they answer that they are good, then you sell them the gun. And before the morons on here say something like 'a felon will never say he's a felon'...BS--some will, some will not. My brother years ago was about to sell a stranger a firearm and right before he did, he asked the guy if he was a felon, at which the point the guy answered 'yes'. So then my brother told him he couldn't sell him the firearm...though he then asked the guy if his wife (who was there with him) was a felon, and since she said no, he sold the gun to her I'm not saying you should sell your gun to a guy who looks like he just broke out of prison and can't speak any English...but I'm sure you can use your own discretion. Unless you support the recent failed legislation...

Was he guard/reserves? If so, what aircraft was he going to?

Whoa!! Take it easy! According to Piers Morgan that's how Amish South American Terrorists get guns illegally in Antarctica!

Dude, don't sweat it...like I said earlier, we've all done it, especially starting out. Bud's LE/MIL has been having the Smith and Wesson AR-15 (MP-15 OR) stripped down (ie no iron sights or fancy furniture) for about $850 lately, and you can get a $100 mil rebate from S&W on top of that price. Before the scare, and even once since the scare, they've had the price regularly at $750, which I would assume will be back again in the next few months if not sooner. Without looking at the Bushmaster vs S&W spec by spec, my guess is that they're comparable with the S&W probably being a bit better...if nothing else at least due to S&W being a solid company. I'm sure others with more AR knowledge can weigh in better than I can. Go to slickguns.com and see what prices are going for (and these aren't even including the sweet LE/Mil deals) and you can base the market off various different prices. If you're just becoming a gun guy, you'll more than likely buy another AR again as firearms can be quite addictive, especially when you find them at an awesome price. Poor Buddy Spike is having to apply for food stamps because he spends so much on guns and accessories (I kid I kid). M2 is the same way, except for the that he chooses the mighty AK! As for the buying a firearm online and going through an FFL, the process couldn't be any simpler (unless they ship it to your front door). You buy the gun online, tell them which FFL near you that you would like it sent to (make sure they have the FFL's info, if not, most companies will contact the FFL once you tell them which one), they send the firearm to the FFL (most places have free or cheap/$5-$20 shipping), then email/call the FFL to give them a heads up that they have a firearm for you coming their way, once it arrives the FFL calls you, you go over to the FFL and have the necessary credentials you would use to buy a gun at any gun store (ID, orders, etc), you look the gun over to make sure it's what your ordered with no damages (if by the weird chance there are problems, do not accept the firearm and call the company), then you fill out the standard NICS background form and he calls it in, a few minutes later you pay the guy and walk out with your gun (assuming you don't live in an anti-gun State). Bam, done, got the gun. FFL's are pretty easy to find, just do a google search or even look on budsgunshop.com and they'll have a list in your area, or even call the local gun store/pawn shop and see how much they charge. Most charge anywhere from $25-50 per transfer, and many give the military their best rates...I currently pay $25, but at my last base I paid $20. As for the tax you speak of...well, unless the Senate Bill gets through to become law, out of State online sales don't directly charge sales tax just like all other online/out of State purchases. There you have it--nothing to be afraid of and often allows you to get the best price! Good luck! Edit: Looks like Social ID beat me to a lot of this. As for your question about still getting the LE/Mil discount, if you are retired they still give it out. Here's the list that Buds uses: https://www.budspolicesupply.com/catalog/le_info.php

He shouldn't have to go through fixed wing at all. The Air Force will more than likely transfer his pilot rating from the Army and then send him directly through HH-60 initial qual out at Kirtland. Even if by some chance the AFI did say he needed to go through T-6's (I'd like to see that reg), I'm sure it will get waived.

Kudos to Magpul for stepping up production to keep prices low...the price is pretty darn close to what they were going for pre-scare. It just goes to show that a company doesn't need to guoge to make a profit. Btw--have you gotten any 20rd Pmags in .308 for the AR-10?...unless these mags are the ones you are referring to and if so, how much were they?

Hey now! Buddy Spike is offended by you saying this about him! Oh and agree on the price of the AR and Glock--paid too much. Seriously, if you can get a refund then I would take it back. If not, chalk it up to education (we've all done it). That's the problem with buying guns at the BX...I've rarely discovered it to be the best deal around.

TL/DR...good to see you posting again.

Not sure if any of you guys caught this article today, but it's worth reading. Apparently less than half of those polled were 'angry/upset' with how the votes went down in the Senate last week...not even a simple majority. So next time you hear the 90% bullshit, just remember this poll... https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/04/24/why-the-american-public-isnt-mad-as-hell-about-the-failure-of-the-gun-bill-in-numbers/

Stop being so sexist...everybody knows we would have defeated the Japanese and Germans in 1/4 the time if we had more women serving in the ranks...especially the infantry and armor forces.

What did you pay for the AR if you don't mind me asking?

Buds LE has the S&W MP-15-22 w/ threaded barrel for $388...better hurry! Too bad we still can't find any .22 ammo at a halfway decent price. https://www.budspolicesupply.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/2327

Butters??

I know I have seen different versions of this...but the story is something I truly value: It's a shame that when you bring up The Constitution, Rights, Liberties, and Freedoms, that a lot of people look at you as if you are the weird one.

Sounds like you need some better friends. Or were these just 'Facebook' friends?

Here I was told when I joined years ago that race, religion, gender... that it all didn't matter. And then we were told a couple years that sexual orientation didn't matter. But now we are told that all these things do in fact matter?

I so can't wait to see the MAJCOM Sups to this AFI. I'm glad that this is what our military has become.

Don't worry, the federal government never gets anything wrong.

When in doubt...ban .50 cal Barrett's in semi-auto. I mean with all those crimes being committed with a .50 cal, it's the only sensible thing to do, plus it's the cheapest and most readily available ammo you can find. I'm glad Governor Christie is looking out for the citizens of New Jersey. This will definitely solve all their gun problems. https://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CHRISTIE_GUN_VIOLENCE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-04-19-17-53-46