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General Discussion / As if we needed more reasons to hate lawyers ...
« on: February 14, 2024, 09:40:35 AM »
" the matter of Worth v. Jacobson, a challenge to Minnesota's ban
on 18-20 year olds possessing certain firearms, which has now made
its way to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and a somewhat shocking
display of Constitutional ignorance, Minnesota Attorney General Liz Kramer
made some arguments that will prove our point that they will say anything to
keep you disarmed.  Learn more and arm yourself with education today."

Wheeler actually said,
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...the first prong of the Bruan test the
scope of the right because plaintiffs
have the burden of proof on that prong
and came forward with no evidence at all
that 18 to 20y olds have ever been
considered part of the people or the
political Community.

She uses "the people" in the context of "the people's right to keep and bear arms".

After she was called out for her use of the word "ever," she immediately called in the goal post movers to change that statement by adding "as it applies to the Second Amendment."

When asked about the 26th Amendment (18-20 yr olds being granted the right to vote), she retreated to the argument that Bruen said that shouldn't count because Bruen required historical analogues from much earlier than the 1900s.

See what she did?  The historical analogue test is squarely placed on the Government's shoulders.  They have the burden to show there was a tradition and history of passing laws similar to what they are advocating for now.  To argue that the 25th Amendment (which crushes her statement when she said "ever") is out-of-bounds via Bruen is not correct, because she's trying to turn Bruen on its head.  There's nothing in the Bren test that says arguments against a given bill/law are supposed to remain in the 1780-1820 timeframe -- only that arguments supporting the new law must adhere to that analogue timeframe.

Lawyers....pay close attention or they'll have you believing them, too.

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Biden is now officially senile according to the DOJ -- not mentally competent for purposes of prosecution.





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The Obama-Appointed Judge Who Just Overturned a Federal Gun Law

The matter of United States v. Cherry, challenged 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1)
which prohibits possession of firearms by anyone who has been previously
convicted of a felony


dicta -- plural of dictum:
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A side remark made in a judicial opinion that is not necessary for the decision in the case
and therefore is not to be regarded as establishing the law of the case or setting legal precedent.

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This decision shot down the CA law that requires background checks to purchase ammunition and that bringing ammo into CA you bought in other states is banned -- including web orders shipped to your home.

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General Discussion / Blue Lives Matter
« on: January 31, 2024, 05:30:47 PM »
You have to watch the segment: So what happened!?!  Time mark 2:36.


Glad Officer Cody is doing okay, too.  He's lucky to be alive.   :thumbsup: :thumbsup: 

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I was looking for a full-face respirator for around the workshop and home, and noticed this brand, Parcil, on the HD website -- so i checked into them.

I already have a 3M half-face respirator mask -- the 2nd one I've owned after the first fell apart within about 3 years-- plus I have extra filters.

The Parcil PD-101 uses the standard bayonet filter connections just like my 3M mask, so that's a plus.  The PD-100 seems to use a different mount, and the filters run about $40 for a 2-pack. 

The PD-101 face shield gets great ratings for not fogging, which is a problem i have with the 3M -- fogging my safety glasses.  I've tried to get the fit better , but my breath still escapes around the nose bridge.  Maybe I need a size smaller than large?

The Parcil mask says it fits from age 7 to any adult, so there's no question as to size.  It also is available in several tints for the shield, something 3M doesn't offer.

It comes with a 1-year warranty as well as a 30-day return service.  As long as the product is returned in new, unused condition, they will send you a prepaid shipping label and issue a full refund within 48 hours of receipt.

https://parcilsafety.com/pages/warranty-returns-refunds-conditions

Prices between a 3M full-face and the PD-101 were in the same ballpark:  $100-$110.  After checking Amazon and reading reviews, I decided to check the Parcil website.

The company website offers free shipping in the US, so Prime would save me nothing.  However, I used the "ID.me" feature at check-out, which I enrolled in as former military, and I received a 30% discount -- $30 off a $99.97 item, 

Be careful of the little added items they throw in, like the shipping "insurance" protection for $1.50.

Total with tax came out to $72.77 with tax.

https://parcilsafety.com/collections/full-face-respirators/products/pd101-full-face-respirator

3M's version:  one is $107 and doesn't even come with filters -- couldn't find that info in the description. I had to check reviews and questions.  So, add whichever type of filter you need to the price, too.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Respirator-6800-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B007JZ1LG6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0H24PKEJPD70JKDCEDK3&th=1

Hope that's helpful to someone....

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In-N-Out to close first location
in its 75-year history due to a wave of car
break-ins and robberies


Oakland, CA --

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In-N-Out Burger says it will close its first location in its 75-year history due to a wave of
car break-ins, property damage, theft and robberies affecting customers and employees
alike at its only restaurant in Oakland, California.

The fast-food burger joint in a busy corridor near Oakland International Airport will close
on March 24 because even though the company has taken “repeated steps to create safer
conditions our Customers and Associates are regularly victimized,” Denny Warnick,
In-N-Out’s chief operating officer, said in a statement Wednesday.

“We feel the frequency and severity of the crimes being encountered by our customers
and associates leave us no alternative,” Warnick said.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/in-n-out-to-close-first-location-in-its-75-year-history-due-to-a-wave-of-car-break-ins-and-robberies/ar-BB1hdmtX


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Off Topic / Police Now Need Warrant to Access RING Videos
« on: January 27, 2024, 03:13:02 PM »
This is a good thing.  Not all RING cameras are recording in public areas.

Apparently this is a change in Amazon's policy (they own RING).

Makes me curious how many other surveillance camera brands are letting the police view everyone's surveillance video without the owners' permission?


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Off Topic / "The Exorcist" was a Documentary -- Here's proof!
« on: January 25, 2024, 12:30:56 PM »
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The proposal intends to physically restrict all cars from driving more than 10MPH over the posted speed limit.

But wait!  There's more!


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Political Discussion / Not a Conspiracy Theory -- More Like Spoiler Alert
« on: January 24, 2024, 10:38:27 AM »
CONSPIRACY PROVEN TRUE, Kari Lake Offered BRIBE
By GOP Chair Who Fears HE WILL BE ASSASSINATED


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Off Topic / My first ETSY Purchase
« on: January 09, 2024, 10:55:36 PM »
I browsed etsy.com a couple of years ago.  Looked like a craft fair basically.  Nothing I was interested in, and the prices seemed a bit high -- though for handmade and/or limited production items, I guess a case could be made.

Anyway, my electric pencil sharpener that's been a reliable workhorse for a decade suddenly sounded like it was chewing up a Studebaker!

Took it apart, and the main gear -- a plastic sprocket about 3 inches in diameter -- was in two pieces.  I tried Super Glue, but then it broke in 3 different places when i tried using it.  The gear just wasn't going to get any better.

I looked for the Boston brand sharpeners and parts.  About the closest the manufacturer offers is replacement sharpening blades.

Then I stumbled upon an Etsy listing.  The seller apparently has the 3D specs for "printing" most major brand pencil sharpener main gears.  Luckily mine was one.

$7 plus tax and free shipping.  It arrived in less than a week.  Took me 3 minutes to install and test it.  Runs like new again!

The cost to replace the sharpener with a similar model would have run about $75.

I'm always happy when I can avoid trashing something that might still have life left in it even if it means buying parts. 

From now on, if I can't find a part for something, I'll be checking Etsy.  If i had my own 3D printer, I'm not sure how much this $7 gear would have cost me in time developing or finding a viable CAD file not to mention the wasted test runs before getting it dialed in.

Thought this might interest others. 

 :thumbsup: :geekdanc:
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Off Topic / Truth in Advertising is Back! (NSFW or Kids)
« on: January 02, 2024, 01:50:15 PM »
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State Sup. Crt. Rules You Do Not Have to
Give Your Passcode to the Police


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Legal and Activism / Are/were you an NRA member?
« on: December 29, 2023, 05:16:12 AM »
If you've ever been an NRA member, past or present,  please select the appropriate response. 

If you had a membership before and are no longer a member, just pick "Lapsed." 

If you want to specify the type of previous membership, please add a comment.  Also, comment if there's a category I don't have listed.

This is not intended to be a discussion thread on the merits or criticisms of the NRA or NRA-ILA. 

Please keep the  opinions to a minimum.  I believe there are already threads for that. 

I'm just looking for a tally.

Mahalo!   :shaka:
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Then imagine you're the cops trying to get her to answer your questions.

 :crazy:   :wacko:   :popcorn:

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Off Topic / Things you missed in movies ....
« on: December 23, 2023, 10:47:46 PM »
I just started watching one of my favorites -- Unforgiven.

Remember how English Bob and Bill Munny were both severely beaten for not turning in their firearms to the Sheriff according to the town ordinance?

The very first scene in the movie happens at the brothel, as a cowboy is slicing a working girl.  Skinny, the bar owner, put a pistol to the cowboy's head to put a stop to it.

So, I guess there are exceptions to the ordinance, huh?   :rofl:

Anyway, after watching the movie a dozen times, I missed that tidbit until now.

 :geekdanc: :popcorn:
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Off Topic / Mimes are everywhere!!
« on: December 21, 2023, 07:23:29 PM »
Ever click on an "instructional" video on YouTube, only to wind up watching someone go through the process of building or creating something without a single word spoken??

I've gotten to the point where I move on to the next video rather than watch someone complete a project while leaving me with a dozen questions on how they did it.

Not very instructional when the only audio is the creator's favorite musical selections and/or the noise of saws, drill-drivers and hammering.

I only ask, because I figure there has to be someone around here who likes this content else there wouldn't be so much of it!

 :geekdanc: :thumbsup: :popcorn:
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