Training for going and getting my stuff myself to avoid paying taxes like those who set sail before me, would the mk23 suffice for modern day piracy or should I return to ye ole flintlock

Second picture is before repaint. It looks much better now imo and blends better with my immediate surroundings. Doesn't blend as well in the mountains, but that's what rifle wraps are for

I have sleep and hydration, I just didn’t feel like crowding the floor more than it already was. I can add MRE’s as needed to extend the usefulness as well. Socks are in the back pocket.

I want to start by saying: you generally want the best gear you can get and a lot of that you can’t avoid the tactical look with.

However,

For some people for various reasons that may or may not make sense to others some people like to rock gear that’s a little less….overt.

Does anyone here have such a kit? If so let’s see them!

Edit: I’m not really looking for a discussion or opinions on why you don’t agree or why you this or why your way is better etc. if that’s you this post isn’t geared towards you so please spend your energy elsewhere

Not really talking about pants and shirts, mostly gear.

would love to hear about what kind of mutual aid or otherwise social welfare projects other chapters have going on. i have two ongoing direct action mutual aid efforts (comfort bags/narcan for unhoused, free hot food distribution) i’m hoping to get a hand with from my chapter, and want to know what else folks are doing/wanting to do.

i’d like to put together an accessible public course on emergency first aid this summer, i remember a lot of these popping up around 2020/george floyd protests era. also do any reading groups exist at the moment?

thanks and godspeed!!!

A lot of the discourse around shotguns is about home defense but I would like to see how people feel about shotguns in a community defense scenario

For reference I live in NYS and if you want to own a pistol or semi auto rifle you need a license but that rule doesn’t apply to manually operated firearms or semi automatic shotguns(with a fixed magazine tube)

Now obviously I’d prefer to have a AR15 and a Glock for community defense preps but that is not a viable option so I would like to hear if people think semi automatic and pump shotguns are a good alternatives

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So I only did the classroom portion of my coaching so far, however thank you to those that said an airgun/bb gun! I was able to put my hands on a Glock 19 bb gun with a blowback system and WOW what a tool! It let us practice range operations, some proper shooting stances, grip, trigger squeeze, and a bit more. All with no big bangs or nerves from my first time shooters. I think the range is going to go MUCH smoother because of this ONE item.

They were doing so well with the BB gun method I had to jump ahead and give them some proper drills to shoot with it. I also purchased a whiteboard, and cheap scope for demonstration. Everything else used was the guns themselves or hoslters/accessories I already had but nothing fancy.

Thank you all again!

Does a shit post count as a meme?

Also yes I misspelled working, forgive me I've had 3 hours of sleep in the past 36 hours

Looking for like minded folks to train with around North Central KY and Southern IN.

I always wondered about these people. Like, do they actually have a posse of people to man all those guns when SHTF or whatever?

New Draco 9s all finished up - sb tactical brace, MI alpha blast diverter, Zenitco Klesch 2P flashlight, homemade “AK-9” handguard, Archangel OPFOR grip, Russian surplus sling, Novus Prevision Mds3 (Zenitco Vzor 1 Clone), 3d printed Zenitclone rail mounted RL-1 handstop, Zenitco RP-2 (filed and jb weld to fit)

CZ P10C stock

This past weekend we got together for range day. We are almost to the vetting process for our chapter. Anyway, I was finally able to try out my AR15....GREAT SCOTT! That thing is loud and powerful!!! I only squeezed off 10 rounds. We only had about 30 min to try our firearms out after going through the safety meeting. I can't wait to get back out there. I think its time I maybe sign up for a membership at the local range.

Recently rejected from the SRA by the CALM for being under UCMJ with my service in the OHARNG, a decision that I am quite understanding of from an INFOSEC/OPSEC perspective.

I'm looking for other groups to partake in for mutual aid and organized community defense, as well as like minded individuals with whom I can further develop my class based understanding of our world. I am familiar with the group Food Not Bombs, but besides them I'm not really sure where my options lie. I'm trying to avoid any liberal groups if doable, as by and large advocating for a different flavor of neo imperialism doesn't do anyone any favors.

I understand my service is a INFOSEC/OPSEC hazard for certain organizations, so I may just be up shit's creek without a paddle until my contract expires.

I'm happy to answer any questions.

Really great example of how fast things can escalate with counter protestors.

If I travel through a state with magazine restrictions like CT where a 15 round mag is a felony am I protected by FOPA?

So I did exactly what everyone suggested and got an AR-15 (BLEM PSA PA-15) and a Glock (45). Fairly comfortable with the Glock and went to 2 great pistol course, just got the AR before my state bans them. My problem is finding videos and resources on the AR that aren’t entirely right wing hog based. I know it doesn’t matter but it would be nice if it didn’t ruin my YouTube recommendations. After a few videos I’m getting ads for Christian porn addiction treatment and scammy crypto things. Also as someone new to rifles whose only goal with the AR currently is to become proficient and have fun with it, should I get a red dot or a scope? The one I got doesn’t even have iron sights. I like the idea of being able to shoot at long distances and I can’t see myself using this for home defense. Advice?

If you can add your reasons why you recommend, or not recommend that would be helpful.

As many of us know, you should primarily practice with your dominant eye. Traditionally, to find out which eye is your dominant eye is to make a triangle with the index finger, thumb, and webbing with both hands and then align that triangle with a distant object. Then, slowly pull your hand toward your face and it should MAGICALLY end up over your dominant eye.

The idea here is to recognize which eye's input your brain prioritizes, right? Yet, people with both eyes still process information from both eyes, even if one is prioritized. For me, when I've done this test, I can adjust my focus to my hands or the distance object. Whichever I dont focus on, I see double. If I focus on a distant pole, I am keenly aware both images of my hand-triangle that my brain perceives. If I focus on my hands, I see double of the distant object. So in the context of this test, l have no idea what to focus on or which eye my hand triangle is supposed to move toward.

My grandfather who retired as a Lt Colenol from the US Marines once did this test with my brothers and I as kids. When I tried explaining this to him (how I see double of either my hands or the distant object depending on focus) he told me I must be lying. My brothers did it just fine.

I'm still pretty confident in my dominant eye because I got in the habit of randomly asking myself about what I'm seeing. You know how you can see your nose on either side of your vision because you have an eye on either side of your nose? I can tell from that positioning that my brain prioritizes my right eye. My groupings are still pretty solid so I guess I'm doing something right.

This might sound super neurodivergent but I'm just curious if anyone thinks I'm way off base with this or if anyone else might benefit from it if they have the same issue I do.

EDIT: I have also done the thumb up toward a distant object, but it still has the same pitfall. It assumes you're able to tune out a non-dominant eye when you focus, but if you are aware of this difference you will see double of whichever object you're not focusing on.

Mounted a new scope and had to repaint. I shoot in a variety of terrain from high desert to mountain forest so I tried to incorporate a variety of colors into it. I think it might need more tan, but I also kind of want to strip it and start over. Any thoughts or suggestions? Arts and crafts is clearly not my thing

Gonna sell my SP-01 and get another Glock. I know I know. Hold your applause.