FireTower

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[–] FireTower 2 points 31 minutes ago

YSK call your house rep. They're more likely to answer. Also call your state reps first. Most issues are handled on a state level, not federal, and state house reps tend to be the most accessible.

[–] FireTower 2 points 8 hours ago

As a veteran of the series I think the level design complaint are arguing against a core aspect of the series (only rebuked by Exodus).

And as someone experienced a/ shooting in VR I think the ammo on the max difficulty needs a tweak. Much like other entries you shoot more against mutants. But ammo is so rare that you'll often end up meleeing lurkers to death which doesn't feel great.

Overall probably half way done great entry for the series long term fans should appreciate it.

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submitted 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) by FireTower to c/forgottenweapons
 

The rifle resembled a typical spring-air rifle, but the 2000° hot, high-pressure air served not only to propel the projectile but also to ignite the propellant on the back of the V/L cartridge. The rifle uses a small, unique, and well designed part called an Obturator (obturator/ignitor) to compress the air as it is pushed through a tiny hole. This air is heated as it is pushed through the small hole enough to ignite the powder of the caseless round.

The V/L guns and ammunition were discontinued in 1969 after the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ruled that they constituted a firearm, and Daisy, which was not licensed to manufacture firearms, decided to discontinue manufacture rather than become a firearms manufacturer. About 23,000 of the rifles were made before production ceased.

[–] FireTower 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If it did don't assume causation. In criminology it's impossible to isolate variables as we are constantly trying to do things to reduce crime.

[–] FireTower 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Printed is a good idea I neglected to mention that in my comment as an option. I've got a cloud defensive set-up on a gun that takes the equivalent of one 12 o'clock and one 9 o'clock mlok slot.

But I wouldn't recommend using any laser or light from pre 2010 because doubtlessly someone(s) buying them to clone some obscure setup and they only ever made a limited production run.

Edit: REIN 2.0 micro

[–] FireTower 4 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Viridian does an angled grip w/ integrated WL or WL+Visible Laser.

Not sure if you want the function or are trying to clone some specific build. But instinct tells me if you want something in that form factor not made of chinesium you're probably SOL.

[–] FireTower 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Because most haven't I will actually answer the call of the question. Voting is perhaps the most important way one can voice their opinion. And carries more effect than most words the average man or woman can utter.

The largest argument against these types of stances is that it will create a spoiler effect. This usually operates on the premise that a vote to a candidate is owed and not earned and or that it is impossible to achieve a different outcome besides one of the two establishment candidates. This second premise being the results of people who decry voting 3rd party as useless based on a restriction with no physical or legal basis imposed on our society by our society. There's nothing stopping people from electing anyone else on the ballot.

If you can acknowledge that we as a society have this power the idea of accepting a lesser evil is weakened. If you vote for a lesser evil you perpetuate the broken system you hate. In your example Gaza, if someone feels that the issue is so important it merits a principled stance how can they not take the stance?

It's a matter of pragmatism vs principles.

[–] FireTower 2 points 1 week ago

10 minute mail

[–] FireTower 9 points 1 week ago (7 children)

I'll answer for them. Anyone pushing the view points on the matters you desire. A vote for third party is better than not voting at all, as people will just lump you in with people who can't be bothered to vote otherwise.

That said what matters most is the down ballot. Look up the candidate that most align with your views and vote for them.

[–] FireTower 3 points 1 week ago

In the US, a representative democracy, people typically want to vote for a representative (here the Pres.) who shares their views on issues. The US isn't going to have a national referendum on Gaza where the people can directly vote.

What ever your view point(s) your time to vote on your issue(s) is during a presidential or midterm election.

[–] FireTower 3 points 2 weeks ago

I see both. Even moderate conservative view point tend to get straw manned as being MAGA. Heck I see left leaning people who just didn't like that Biden was running get bashed for suggesting the Democrats run a different candidate. Now I see the same on anything less the pro Kamala.

If Harris anonymously posted a self criticism on here I wouldn't be surprised if people called her MAGA. That's not to say everyone here acts that way but a vocal percentage does.

[–] FireTower 8 points 2 weeks ago

Teal, it has the best qualities of both blue and green

[–] FireTower 18 points 2 weeks ago

Never heard of beggars night. People seem to find Halloween a satisfactory name where I've been.

 

American law outlines a series of protections for those accused of crimes but not yet convicted. (Like the 4th-6th amendments)

Does your country have any unique/novel protections of the rights of potentially innocent people accused but yet to be convicted?

If not are there any protections you think should be in place?

 

To honor the timeless principles enshrined in our Constitution, the Congress has, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 106), designated September 17 as “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day” and authorized the President to issue a proclamation calling on United States officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day. By joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36 U.S.C. 108), the Congress further requested that the President proclaim the week beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as “Constitution Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2024, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and September 17 through September 23 as Constitution Week. On this day and during this week, we celebrate our Constitution and the rights of citizenship that we enjoy together as the proud people of this Nation.

 
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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by FireTower to c/forgottenweapons
 

... Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum on August 25 after three people wearing balaclavas allegedly stole 27 handguns worth an estimated $200,000.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19239048

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held, opens new tab that a 1957 law barring people from possessing spring-release pocketknives commonly known as "switchblades" violated the right to keep and bear arms enshrined in the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment.

The court reached that conclusion while dismissing a charge filed against David Canjura for unlawfully possessing a switchblade, which Boston police found when responding to a report of an altercation between Canjura and his girlfriend.

 

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held, opens new tab that a 1957 law barring people from possessing spring-release pocketknives commonly known as "switchblades" violated the right to keep and bear arms enshrined in the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment.

The court reached that conclusion while dismissing a charge filed against David Canjura for unlawfully possessing a switchblade, which Boston police found when responding to a report of an altercation between Canjura and his girlfriend.

 

This 5 shot 7.62 caliber double action revolver is actually suppressed by its unique cartridge design.

When fired expanding gases from the gunpowder pushed a plug forward which inturn pushed the liquid solution (60% alcohol 40% glycerol). This incompressible solution pushed on the bullet to launch it out of the revolver's barrel. The gases were contained in the cartridge preventing the typical sound report of a gunshot. And the liquid would follow the subsonic bullet out of the barrel as well.

https://guns.fandom.com/wiki/Gurevich_silent_revolver

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