Search found 15 matches

by flanc
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: In memoriam
Topic: RIP Joe DeCosta - “ the man who made the National Matches happen”
Replies: 1
Views: 176

RIP Joe DeCosta - “ the man who made the National Matches happen”

In Memoriam: Joe DeCosta, National Matches Icon​ https://www.thetacticalwire.com/releases/d3fc7d91-931d-477e-aa1e-ed557df8c103 On Thursday, March 21, Joseph M. DeCosta passed away. He was 91. For 30 years, Mr. D. was the man who made the National Matches happen. He would arrive in May, two months be...
by flanc
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Rimfire Forum
Topic: Volquartsen Releases Competition Bolt For The M&P 15-22
Replies: 0
Views: 145

Volquartsen Releases Competition Bolt For The M&P 15-22

Pricey but nonetheless, interesting …

Volquartsen Releases Competition Bolt For The M&P 15-22

https://www.shootingwire.com/releases/3 ... 5c2c279a3f

Competition Bolt for the M&P 15-22

https://volquartsen.com/inventory_confi ... 6?c=1ff795
by flanc
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Political Issues
Topic: New Nat’l “Red Flag” (ERPO) "Resource" Center
Replies: 6
Views: 788

New Nat’l “Red Flag” (ERPO) "Resource" Center

This will not end well for We The People : https://twitter.com/RepThomasMassie/status/1771521716805669016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1771521716805669016%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url= Wait, it gets even more evil; “Hosted” by JHU (my alma mater :-/ so, it is a given t...
by flanc
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Vanlife Retirement
Replies: 10
Views: 709

Re: Vanlife Retirement

Off To The Races wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:01 pm I actually follow a few people on YouTube …
Hang on, I got one for ya!

Bugman wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:26 am True story … Everything was good … until she found out that I got a girlfriend or 2.
Broke up with everyone except the sister of the first ,,,
I’d buy a ticket to watch this movie! :lol: 8-)
by flanc
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Help me date this H&R Model 949 .22LR gun
Replies: 11
Views: 440

Re: Help me date this H&R Model 949 .22LR gun

armedpolak wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:50 pm [… so it stays in the family and one day my grandchildren will learn on it <3
You may already be aware of this but, leather ATTRACTS moisture so, whatever you do, DO NOT store any gun inside a leather holster, long term …
by flanc
Sun Mar 26, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: ATF fishing
Replies: 1
Views: 1429

ATF fishing

Video linked below shared with me by a fellow shooter (and Retd LEO) from outside FL and with following note: “ Surprised they didn't ask to see the guns in his safe. Video moves a little slow but the gist is don't let them in your house, and they only talk to your attorney .” https://youtu.be/2JOuj...
by flanc
Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: Political Issues
Topic: Matt Gaetz
Replies: 5
Views: 1737

Re: Matt Gaetz

Sadly, THE BIGGEST threats to public health in America are the policies implemented by liberal, Leftist Democrats. Alls one need do is look at the plight of the Americans TRAPPED IN any city or urban area controlled by liberal, Leftist Democrats. Or, the tidal wave and epic scale exodus of tax payin...
by flanc
Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What you invest in?
Replies: 24
Views: 15154

Re: What you invest in?

Thread is in a thankfully good and substantial direction and this is not to contradict any preceding posts but to underscore why (imo) it is critical any with $ still in previous employers’ 401k’s, 457’s, etc. ROLLOVER that money into an IRA with a trusted fund company (I.e., Vanguard, T. Rowe Price...
by flanc
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What you invest in?
Replies: 24
Views: 15154

Re: What you invest in?

Talking about retirement in another thread. Say you got 100k in 401 and it not doing good, keeps losing and it’s mutual funds not agressive. Does anyone Have annuities they invest in? Early retirement @62 SS about 1800? What else can I invest in? Talking about retirement in another thread. Say you ...
by flanc
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: First Responders
Topic: First responders sound off thread
Replies: 25
Views: 25861

Re: First responders sound off thread

jimmac , good morning! And, what a great post to read first this morning, w my first coffee! I like the idea of “counting up” (racking up) retirement years as I swore I would NEVER have one of those “countdown” clocks on my desk after I got pulled off the street and behind a supervisors , then admi...