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Worked with a few people like this guy... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPzRPga6uDg

I wouldn't mind going back to BDU's. Especially if it meant the end to awful green boots with flight suits.

Not that great. I've only been to the one in Lubbock, but was not impressed.

Agree 100%. Let's start with pilots flying RPA's.

Sounds a little like this initiative. It provides a free 20GA and defensive shotgun training to law abiding citizens in high crime neighborhoods. Starting now in Houston, they intend for it to spread to numerous other areas over the next few weeks.

BKIH

Sims are good for only two things, systems and scripted practice. They're basically glorified chairflying with something to look at. Real training requires working through real problems, and sometimes those don't go as planned.

Hormones

Yes. It costs an extra $75K+ to build with a basement instead of a slab in that area.

Rule #1 for a fighter to be effective is that it MUST look cool.

Oh, you were referencing that. Disregard. If you read the article, it was not for financial reasons.

No, the Cannon thing was once a week ABU's for very similar reasons to once a week blues. Nothing more.

Are you guys talking about the tornado that hit Monroe OK?

1. Never talk to the media. 2. Always ask for a lawyer. 3. Never pass up the opportunity to shut up.

Why bother when you can depend on ATC to deconflict for you? [/sarcasm]

Nice score. I may be joining in with you soon (but I'll have to borrow M2's boat). I really like the fact that you can get ammo for it that's cheaper per round than the current price of .22. link

Great line of thinking for limiting perceived hazards. Let's also limit fighters to 60 degrees of bank and stop tankers from flying in close proximity to other aircraft. Also, I've noticed you like to troll almost every thread you post in. KIO.

Or 30 minute out calls.

No kidding. The correct answer is to always have your wife run out onto the back patio with your double barreled shotgun and fire two shots randomly in the air. It's a proven technique for scaring off all types of intruders in all situations.

Handgun: everything you mentioned is good. Get something you're willing to buy ammo for. I also strongly recommend buying a companion trainer, a .22 that operates similarly to your primary. The skills transfer well and the cost (usually) of .22 allows you to get tons of practice per range trip. Shotgun: Semi-autos are for the birds. Get a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500 and mount a high powered flashlight to the front. 12ga loaded with a home defense progression that's appropriate for your tactical plan. If you must go with a semi, be sure you know where the exhaust is so you don't cover it with your hand while under duress. It hurts.

Stopped by the local gun shop today. 16 AR's on the shelf at pre-scare prices ($629 and up). They also had all ammo calibers except .22.

Any LPAs out there planning to figure out a way to have the Napoleon Death Mask hanging in their squadron bar?

More sexual assault training will be coming. Ordered by SECDEF.

Be careful posting pics. It may just prompt another group buy/year wait/8 more pages of update requests.