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George Hill
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Yeah, but you gotta admit the Timmy is one COOL marker.
LOL, but I still ran Autocockers every time... and will continue to do so.
Some of those new autococker designs out there... crazy coolness.
My health is getting to be back to the point where I could do that again... play some paintball that is...
But which autococker to get?
LOL, but I still ran Autocockers every time... and will continue to do so.
Some of those new autococker designs out there... crazy coolness.
My health is getting to be back to the point where I could do that again... play some paintball that is...
But which autococker to get?
Smart Guns
I know as firearms owners we have tendencies to develop strong resistance to change, especially when it comes to tools that we use to defend our very lives! The evolution of firearms technology in the development of so called "Smart Guns" at this time is no longer in question; these weapons are being developed, and there will be those in our government that will attempt to limit our future purchases to these firearms. In my opinion, I think rather than resist the development of these weapons, and cause financial difficulties to the companies that are developing them, we should encourage and provide consumer input to the development of these devices. My main concern is reliability. I still want my weapon to fire every single time I pull the trigger. If the bad guy gets a hold of the weapon and cannot fire it, that's an added bonus, but my main concern is myself or my authorized users to be able to use that weapon in defense of life. Companies like Taurus need to understand the issues that are the main concern to gun owners regarding "Smart Guns". It will only be through our cooperation and encouragement that they will produce weapons of this nature that will still be suitable for personal defense.
As far as technology goes, there are still those of us that will not use an autopistol for personal defense. I think that decisions of this nature are highly personal, and I do not berrate anyone that makes the decision to trust only revolvers to the defense of their lives, but I want to illustrate how resistant we all can be to new technology. I myself will not be the first to use a "Smart Gun" as a primary defense weapon, however, I can see a time after thorough development where I would consider one for personal defense. Just as autopistols needed time to develop and mature, so will this new form of weaponry. I think we should nuture it to become more reliable more quickly, rather than to be forced to use ill developed weapons that nefarious legislators will no doubt demand us to adopt.
I know as firearms owners we have tendencies to develop strong resistance to change, especially when it comes to tools that we use to defend our very lives! The evolution of firearms technology in the development of so called "Smart Guns" at this time is no longer in question; these weapons are being developed, and there will be those in our government that will attempt to limit our future purchases to these firearms. In my opinion, I think rather than resist the development of these weapons, and cause financial difficulties to the companies that are developing them, we should encourage and provide consumer input to the development of these devices. My main concern is reliability. I still want my weapon to fire every single time I pull the trigger. If the bad guy gets a hold of the weapon and cannot fire it, that's an added bonus, but my main concern is myself or my authorized users to be able to use that weapon in defense of life. Companies like Taurus need to understand the issues that are the main concern to gun owners regarding "Smart Guns". It will only be through our cooperation and encouragement that they will produce weapons of this nature that will still be suitable for personal defense.
As far as technology goes, there are still those of us that will not use an autopistol for personal defense. I think that decisions of this nature are highly personal, and I do not berrate anyone that makes the decision to trust only revolvers to the defense of their lives, but I want to illustrate how resistant we all can be to new technology. I myself will not be the first to use a "Smart Gun" as a primary defense weapon, however, I can see a time after thorough development where I would consider one for personal defense. Just as autopistols needed time to develop and mature, so will this new form of weaponry. I think we should nuture it to become more reliable more quickly, rather than to be forced to use ill developed weapons that nefarious legislators will no doubt demand us to adopt.
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Sounds outstanding, Sir. In a perfect world, New Jersey would have legislators who care, but they will use this against us to the fullest extent to further their own agenda (which is scaring the uninformed into voting for them, period).
Their dishonor spreads across the entire spectrum of issues. Our very own Assembly Majority Conference Leader who's also the Chair of the Assembly Health and Human Services Committee could use her position to really tackle the horrific medical malpractice crisis in New Jersey, but...
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/opinion/local1/7137737.htm
This won't mean much to anyone who doesn't live in New Jersey or who doesn't intimately understand the issue, but the disrespect shown to our doctors is actually worse than the disrespect shown to us which is unGodly. Doctors are busy healing while she's busy spreading misinformation and malcontent. Many (and I mean a lot) of doctors are leaving the area. I'm with them. It ain't worth it. You can have your force fed smart guns. Good luck and good riddens.
Their dishonor spreads across the entire spectrum of issues. Our very own Assembly Majority Conference Leader who's also the Chair of the Assembly Health and Human Services Committee could use her position to really tackle the horrific medical malpractice crisis in New Jersey, but...
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/opinion/local1/7137737.htm
This won't mean much to anyone who doesn't live in New Jersey or who doesn't intimately understand the issue, but the disrespect shown to our doctors is actually worse than the disrespect shown to us which is unGodly. Doctors are busy healing while she's busy spreading misinformation and malcontent. Many (and I mean a lot) of doctors are leaving the area. I'm with them. It ain't worth it. You can have your force fed smart guns. Good luck and good riddens.
Waitone
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The issue has nothing to do with ol'd fuddy-duddies hanging on to century old technology. It has nothing to do with a reluctance to accept new technology.
It has everything to do with backdoor gun control using technology instead of law. If the technology does prove to be reliable opposition would be the same. Technology will be used to affect what was not possible through the legislative process.
An analogous example: During the first petroleum shortage of the early 1970's, one Ralph Nader was outraged at muscle cars and whatnot wasting gas. His solution was what one would expect of a Marxist. Nader proposed a law mandating a lock be placed on the hood of all cars. The hood could be opened by a state approved mechanic but your everyday Joe Sixpack could not repair his own car. The proposal was laughed at and turned down as impractical.
Shift to the 1990's. With the technology changes in automobiles is it virtually impossible for Joe Sixpack to repair his own car because of the computerized control systems used everywhere in cars. Engines, suspensions, sound, environmental, electrical, ad nauseum.
It is an "improvement" in technology in the 1990's that permits a Marxist vision of the 1970's to come to fruition.
Smart guns is in reality "Smart Gun Control." Until there is a sea change in political attitudes regarding RKBA in this country, the use of smart gun technology is a non-starter.
It has everything to do with backdoor gun control using technology instead of law. If the technology does prove to be reliable opposition would be the same. Technology will be used to affect what was not possible through the legislative process.
An analogous example: During the first petroleum shortage of the early 1970's, one Ralph Nader was outraged at muscle cars and whatnot wasting gas. His solution was what one would expect of a Marxist. Nader proposed a law mandating a lock be placed on the hood of all cars. The hood could be opened by a state approved mechanic but your everyday Joe Sixpack could not repair his own car. The proposal was laughed at and turned down as impractical.
Shift to the 1990's. With the technology changes in automobiles is it virtually impossible for Joe Sixpack to repair his own car because of the computerized control systems used everywhere in cars. Engines, suspensions, sound, environmental, electrical, ad nauseum.
It is an "improvement" in technology in the 1990's that permits a Marxist vision of the 1970's to come to fruition.
Smart guns is in reality "Smart Gun Control." Until there is a sea change in political attitudes regarding RKBA in this country, the use of smart gun technology is a non-starter.
Longbow
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I was planning on getting one of their .44 mag revolver, NOT anymore! Scratch one on the list (manufacturer, that is!).
Scratch one on the list (manufacturer, that is!).Roadkill Coyote
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A brief excursion into prophesy...
Once Taurus has a working pistol, and long before there is enough push to move legislation in most states, we will see a massive experiment with the technology. It shall be called... Brazil. You've all seen where the law is going down there, do you think the folk trying to ban handguns will be able to resist the siren call of a "magic bullet" solution?
Once Taurus has a working pistol, and long before there is enough push to move legislation in most states, we will see a massive experiment with the technology. It shall be called... Brazil. You've all seen where the law is going down there, do you think the folk trying to ban handguns will be able to resist the siren call of a "magic bullet" solution?
7.62FullMetalJacket
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YOu mean the "evil seeking" bullet?
mtnbkr
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nonsense. I diagnosed a faulty oxygen sensor with a digital multimeter (analog would work as well), hardly rocket science. Except for repairs I don't have time to do myself, I do practically all of the maintenance on my cars. Newer cars are hardly impossible for "joe sixpack" to repair. What an elitist attitude.
Even if there is a computer on board, engines still operate with the same fundamental properties as the carburated V8 you drove in the 60s.
Chris
Companies are in business to make money, the days where they cared what the customer wanted are gone. Taurus is just seeing the handwriting on the wall and trying to get a jump on what they see as the inevitable way for them to stay in business. The problem is the political system that has been allowed to flourish, no manufacturer would look twice at this biowhositechnocrap if the morons running things hadn't asked for it.
Those of you that are in states that have some freedom left seem to really enjoy the fact that you don't have to live in Jersey, or MD or Mass, or god forbid California. Keep in mind that you're one federal law away from the same crap we deal with everyday. Everyone needs to join as many progun organizations as they can and buy as many "dumb" guns as we can so that the manufacturers have the power base to control the politicians.
Those of you that are in states that have some freedom left seem to really enjoy the fact that you don't have to live in Jersey, or MD or Mass, or god forbid California. Keep in mind that you're one federal law away from the same crap we deal with everyday. Everyone needs to join as many progun organizations as they can and buy as many "dumb" guns as we can so that the manufacturers have the power base to control the politicians.
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