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NoliMeTangere22 3 points ago +3 / -0

Unusual for sure. The only variants the US Military has is the KC-46 tanker. Officially that is. But since it was over Patrick Space Force Base, maybe they are testing out a new variant. They had some for the AST program back in the 80s, but those were supposedly scrapped out when the program ended. Who knows?

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NoliMeTangere22 3 points ago +3 / -0

A lot of it also has to do with lighting. A buddy of mine and I did a lot of photography at the range once. We used different lighting, different ammo, slow-speed, fast-speed. We were able to capture a lot of cool stuff. There was a lot of sparks emitted. With less light, they are more prominent. Digital photos and video capture stuff that the human eye doesn't necessarily see.

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NoliMeTangere22 1 point ago +1 / -0

Yeah, just ask the descendants of the Indians at Wounded Knee.

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NoliMeTangere22 2 points ago +2 / -0

Yup. Also, other techniques that work well at the range are: if you have a partner, have them randomly load the mags with snap caps. That way you don't know when they will pop up. It helps quite a bit to correct anticipation. Another one is use snap caps and dry fire with a dime resting on the barrel. This might help if you are having trouble with correct finger placement causing the gun to pull left or right.

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NoliMeTangere22 2 points ago +2 / -0

I started out with a 1911 when I was 8 years old. The only handgun that I am deadly accurate with every time. I love the way it feels in my hand, and the way it shoots. However, a .45ACP does not have the power that a .357 does. It is a big, slow bullet. It works fantastic against the 2 legged animals, but not so great with the bigger, more dangerous kind, like the silvertip grizzly and the moose. Where I live, I carry a 9mm for the simple fact that I can have more extra ammo options when I go to the city. My 1911 is mainly for practice, and part of a bug out option because, like you stated, it is rugged and will stand up to most environments.

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NoliMeTangere22 2 points ago +2 / -0

Being from the mountains, I would never recommend a semi-automatic pistol for the woods. Too many things that can go wrong. This is just my personal experience and opinion (and we KNOW what those are). I take a short barrel revolver. I am not going to shoot a bear or cougar from a distance with a handgun. I carry the shorter barrel for ease of deployment (chest rig works wonders!), and it is there for surprises like coming across a mama bear with cubs. You won't have a lot of time to react. If in in bear country and lion country, I wouldn't carry anything less that a .357 Mag. 45 Long Colt, 44 mag, or 454 Casull are great options.

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NoliMeTangere22 2 points ago +2 / -0

For the OP: you will find a wide range of opinions on this topic, some good, some poor. The main thing is that it doesn't matter what you choose, just do the research and try them out before you purchase. Find out how they shoot. Many ranges will let you rent a firearm to try out. The main thing is, make sure you can shoot it well, and practice, practice, practice. Always keep up on the practice, because you will lose a lot of the ability if you don't. Just like lunging a horse. Whether it is from range practice or at home using a system like the Mantis X

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NoliMeTangere22 2 points ago +2 / -0

I agree, in part. A revolver is limited by the rounds it can carry, and reloading can be a real bitch unless you practice (more practice than doing clearance drills). Also, using the star clips or quick loaders presents an issue with concealment. In this day and age, depending on where you are at, a revolver won't cut it. When I go to the city, I always have plenty of ammo readily available, and only two reloads. If 52 rounds isn't enough, then I picked a very bad day to travel into the city.

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NoliMeTangere22 1 point ago +1 / -0

A fantastic woods gun is the Ruger Super Redhawk "Alaskan" chambered in .454 Casull or .44 Magnum. Short barrel, easy to clear the holster, and can punch just about anything if they startle you and are very close. A guide friend of mine worked in Denali for a while, and he said he wouldn't use anything else. Revolvers are best tools for the woods IMO.

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NoliMeTangere22 3 points ago +3 / -0

Two things that don't match. Concealment means a smaller size handgun for most people. In some places, printing is enough to be arrested (stupidity in action).

I would buy a handgun for concealment that you can shoot proficiently, and a different one to take to the woods. A couple things to keep in mind, large animals with lots of fur are hard to take down with a pistol or revolver. They are tougher and much faster than a human. Conversely, carrying a full size pistol or revolver concealed is hard because of the printing. Just like any tool, the best job is one that is done with the right tool. When I hunted, I used a lever action .357. With an 18' barrel, there was maximum burn and easily went out to 100 yards. I also carried a short barrel .357 revolver in case I ran into predators that were eyeing me like a T-Bone. One round, two functions. For a carry, an automatic is better because you can carry more rounds and reload is faster. A large caliber bullet is not need with humans because we don't have tough hides and don't move quickly like animals. I carried a .22 for many years. It's not the round, it is the placement. Practice, practice, practice

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NoliMeTangere22 -2 points ago +5 / -7

The comments about masks are getting ridiculous. You can tell a mask if you are close to someone. Even the best masks out there are not THAT good. Biden was surrounded by people last night. There is no way that every one of them, Dem and Rep alike, would not have noticed. I said in another post that in order to appear somewhat human under bright television lights, they have to apply a heavy make-up base to the face, Otherwise the lights make the face look unnatural. Which is why his face would have a smooth appearance to it in photographs.

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NoliMeTangere22 1 point ago +1 / -0

Nothing weird about that. It is a video screen capture, so it will blur the lines. The lack of age spotting is easy....they have to apply pretty heavy make-up base when going on live broadcast. Otherwise the person looks horrible.....well... more horrible than normal in joke's case

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NoliMeTangere22 1 point ago +1 / -0

I didn't say cause. I said it can lead to type one. Once the beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed, the body can no longer produce insulin, which is basically what type 1 diabetes is.

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NoliMeTangere22 1 point ago +1 / -0

No. Diabetes is not curable at this time. You can reverse the effects to a point, but it will always be there. It is a progressive disease, and it will continue to progress no matter what you do. However, by diet and exercise (and in some cases medication) you can slow the progression down enough to live a long and hopefully happy life.

NOT treating type 2 diabetes can lead to Type 1 diabetes and a lifelong dependency on insulin.

I have been dealing with type 2 diabetes for over twenty years now.

One thing I would like to ask is what method did they use to determine he was diabetic?

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NoliMeTangere22 1 point ago +1 / -0

It's not unusual to have service members of all branches working with the federal government in the intelligence community and law enforcement groups.

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NoliMeTangere22 2 points ago +2 / -0

Born in '63. Shot my first deer at 8. My first handgun experience was an Army 1911 that my uncle had. Grew up in the country. We lived in several areas that had neither running water, nor electricity. Recently, because of ice and snow, we were without power and running water for 30 hours one stretch, and several 4 or 5 hour stretches at a time. I gotta say, I really enjoyed the peace and quiet.

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NoliMeTangere22 2 points ago +2 / -0

At first I saw this and thought you meant "traitors". After looking at your post again, it is just as applicable, since those three TRADED their constituency and the USA for their own gain. Thank you for posting that because it is important to note that Moore is not the bad guy.

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