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So I'm heading to my afternoon class and in the sea of mall clothes are four individuals in ACU's. Not that I'm a uniform nazi, and while I don't expect soldiers to be Audie Murphy, I do expect soldiers and more specifically NCO's to wear the uniform correctly. Of these four individuals, not a one was wearing head gear. So, after debating on whether or not to discuss with them, I walked up, confirmed that they were active duty (vs. the normal ARNG and USAR folks that can't wear their uniforms correctly in/around Sacramento), saw that the two males are E-6's, one female is an E-5 and the other female is an E-2. I asked if I could talk to the two E-6's privately so as to not compromise their authority or have their feelings hurt in front of the E-5 and E-2. I asked them why they weren't wearing any head gear, being that they're in uniform, out doors and not under cover. The response, in a very cavalier tone was that they left them in their GOV and that since they share the GOV with other recruiters, the car's not there and so they don't have their head gear. Definitely NOT an acceptable answer. I asked then if the two E-6's have read AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of the Military Uniform and when they are authorized to be outdoors and not have head gear on. Further, I asked that if they're going to be in uniform, in public, at a college and have a young soldier in their company that they as NCO's set the standard by wearing their uniform and presenting themselves properly? They agreed, but of course gave the textbook answer, "Roger, you're right". I'm freakin' pissed as like I said. I don't ask anyone to be the best of the best soldiers. Do your job, stay out of trouble and never compromise your integrity or put the military in a bad light. The easiest thing you have to do in the military IS WEAR THE UNIFORM CORRECTLY! If you can't do that, then get out as you lack pride and sense of duty and frankly, behavior like that, especially in a NCO is inexcusable. Rich

On the direction, like pistol, it depends on everything else on the stage. Entry in, exit out, what else do you have to shoot, etc. On shooting with both eyes open, 2.5 isn't too high. The issue with the scope from the OP is that the reticle sucks. Rich

I have a '07 Magnum. Basically a similar car. Having rented a bunch of Chargers. Great car. Solid gas mileage and decent power with the HO 3.5L V6. However, definitely not close to the SRT8's. You'll be happy with it being a "cool" reliable car. Rich

Only use and will use a Case-Pro. Of course having dies in 9mm, 38 Super and 40 does help. Every round I fire, including new brass, goes through the Case-Pro. Rich

Second that. Rich

Not worth it. Rich

The RO doesn't have the authority to tell you to go to a safe area and bag your pistol. However too...after you holster your pistol, if he calls the range clear, you're not handling that pistol without his okey doke, or in a safe area. I'm pretty sure I'll win that battle if you holster it and I call the range clear, 'cause I just won't call it clear 'til it's HOLSTERED. Now someone tell you that you can't leave the bay is more than a little stupid. Nature does call once in a while. Rich

Probably have to wait 'til SHOT Show. Rich

Freedom Gunworks Rich

You're allowed to fly with 11#'s of ammunition = 300 rounds of 38 Super (just in case you're curious). On the shipping, the match staff will have arrangements, but shipping it to the hotel is almost always an option as well. Rich

Ditto. If not for the TKS, it'd be a DPMS Lo-Pro for me. Rich

$100 is a drop in the bucket for what match sponsors/contributors donate/sell to prize tables. Rich

Usual load out for the match is that inside the SC bag will be my pistol and if they're not looking closely 300 rounds of ammo, belts, tools, mags, etc. Inside the "big" bag is the SC bag, spikes and anything else that I may need for the match. Good place to throw a towel (hint). Here it is all closed up. Well under weight and size limits and has wheels and a pull handle. $40 at Target. I generally throw a nothing pad lock on the zipper tabs and then a brightly colored zip-tie as well. I emphasize the brightly colored ones as white and black are pretty common. ZERO hassles or issues flying to matches for the last 12 years. Rich (Since it'll come up, if they "find" (I'm not hiding it, I'm just not declaring it) my ammo, I take it out of here and then throw it in with my clothes. No big whoop.)

I don't know anyone that "uses" one for 3-Gun. Rich

First day of A&P today and whoooh....they're not messin' around. Nice to see though at such a small school. Talked to the Micro professor today and she said it's do-able and just comes down to attitude and study habits. Luckily, not having a job any more helps out with the time portion. Rich

I prefer to buy from Forum sponsors and then from those that support the sport before going elsewhere. Rich

I like the HKS (or TKS...can't remember) upper that's on my current 3-Gun rifle. It's the same design as the Sun Devil. Basically, the only one's I'd ever consider: JP CTR Larue MUR Mine Firebird Rich

Kevin - Yeah...every class I've got has a lab. Rich

Thanks Nik. I agree. I think it comes down to being pro-active and taking the opportunity to "get ahead" (the professor has given us the entire course outline and by her tone sticks to it rigidly) so there's no reason that it can't be done. I'm of the mindset that if you have an opportunity to get ahead, do so and stay ahead as it's much easier to do that than play catch-up. Rich

Pat - I make custom data books too. PM for more info. I'm not a fan of the Impact books as they're too big from a portability standpoint, IMHO. Rich

If you have a $3k race gun that will fall out of a holster, optics don't function when they're wet, you lack a t-shirt/towel to dry it, and it doesn't run when dirty and/or a slide racker that's your option to have on the gun, then you should either: - Get a gun that runs - Get a gun cover from say Shooter's Connection or SSI - Carry a towel - Protect the gun from dirt and dust - be thinner so the slide racker doesn't poke you - Remove the racker All of these do not involve the RO and neither should taking care of YOUR firearm in any condition. There's a safe area. Use it. Rich

I think I'm just going to suck it up and do it but I'll still talk with my prof (that and the Bio class is full). Rich ETA: Nik, thanks for the heads up there, but EVERY, PA program I'm going to does not allow that.

Thanks guys. The straight memorization is the only that I'm concerned with. The A&P is broken in to 2 semesters and so basically, here's what I've got: Fall: General Chem 1 A&P 1 Microbiology Spring: General Chem 2 A&P 2 Psychology and/or Regular Bio Summer: Organic Chem 1 & 2 Thanks again for the info and I'll call the prof on Monday. Maybe I can switch the General Bio with Micro this semester. Rich

So my Microbio professor is suggesting (almost yelling) that we should not take Microbio and A&P at the same time. I'm a full time student and have had exposure to A&P in the past being that I'm an EMT. Any concerns from the gallery? I have a 4.0 and an engineering degree, if that matters. Rich

I'll make you a deal. There is one instance where I've let folks bag & unbag at a major. You can unbag, as a squad, at the start of the day and after lunch. You can bag, as a squad, before lunch and at the end of the day. Done. See Bill's remarks on everything else related to RO'ing. Rich