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Post by pgandy on Apr 7, 2021 18:18:31 GMT
I can't remember what this thread was about. This is officially a VASQUEZ thread. ;) You would think so of late. I’m afraid it has strayed.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Apr 7, 2021 18:45:38 GMT
Vasquez vs. Azumi or vs Zula would be a match of interest. Rey is of no importance as a character except to top the list of Mary Sues, which in itself is a list of no importance.
Buffy was a badass in her own way, although in a campy/tween context. Could be worse. Def not in a Vasquez pulling the pin on an M40 HEDP grenade with 30 xenomorphs right on top of her way.
I also forgot what the thread was about. Something to do with Vasquez doing pull-ups I think?
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Post by unistat76 on Apr 8, 2021 1:25:19 GMT
Foxy Brown
Princess Leia
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Post by mrbadexample on Apr 8, 2021 17:06:14 GMT
Oh, boy. I did it now. My wife just became aware of this thread and would like to weigh in. I’m turning it over to her now: Good morning, comrades. So, let me preface that Vasquez is unquestionably a badass. That said, the reluctant badasses in Ellen Ripley and Sarah Connor are more so. Their reluctance stems from their willingness to consider that they are out of their depth, and ruminate on the implications of that. Their total situational awareness (Lanaaaaa!) is less likely to be clouded by cockiness and swagger, which was unfortunately not the case with Vasquez. Granted, Vasquez’s downfall was due to bad orders from an incompetent CO, but there is a performance to her badassery that ultimately interferes with her ability to truly stay frosty. Connor and Ripley weren’t looking to impress anybody, they were looking to survive, as is the case with their literary descendants like Katniss Everdeen et al. My two cents. I’m back. She’s pretty awesome. Just have to get her into swords... Awesome, I would love to see your wife's thoughts on some of my threads lol. I would like to see that kind of analysis and feedback. Brother N, if I can get her reading, I’ll nudge her that way.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 8:06:20 GMT
I WANT a M41A Pulse Rifle!!!! I would love one too. Sweet weapon.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 8:06:55 GMT
I WANT a M41A Pulse Rifle!!!! You'll shoot your eye out, kid. 😹😹😹😹
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 8:09:11 GMT
I can't remember what this thread was about. This is officially a VASQUEZ thread. You would think so of late. I’m afraid it has strayed. It does appear that my thread got highjacked but I do not care. I think that everything was said that could be said. 😼
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Post by silverite on May 3, 2021 4:37:13 GMT
I wish swords would comeback into fashion for EDC but the world is not in a state where I would risk the attention. I also feel consensual duels would curb some of the mayhem or at least organize it a little better but that's a topic for another thread.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2021 5:03:30 GMT
I wish swords would comeback into fashion for EDC but the world is not in a state where I would risk the attention. I also feel consensual duels would curb some of the mayhem or at least organize it a little better but that's a topic for another thread. For some messed up reason, I agree with you on mutual dueling. I prefer swords, but this day and age, firearms are more practical.
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Post by vercingtorix on Jul 10, 2021 19:31:12 GMT
Well if you have a concealed carry permit, then a carrying a sword will be covered. But only where a weapon is allowed.
This is state dependent and not always true. For example, here in Ohio, CCW is really more of a CHL and only cover's handguns. Carrying a bladed instrument of any sort for the purpose of using it as a weapon is illegal, even with the permit.
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Post by tera on Jul 10, 2021 19:52:57 GMT
I live in a "Constitutional Carry" State. We have CCDW licensing still, but as of a few years ago a license is no longer required.
Always consult legal counsel, but in theory you could open or conceal carry a sword here... or a machine gun, grenade launcher, or flame thrower, provided you lawfully own one of those. MG's and grenade launchers are heavily regulated, Federally, but legal for civilian ownership under the NFA as long as you do the background check, paperwork, and pay for the tax stamp. Flame throwers are, curiously, Federally unregulated.
Oddly, my State has much less fun crime than more restrictive states.
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 10, 2021 21:09:36 GMT
Flame throwers are, curiously, Federally unregulated.
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Post by kjakker on Jul 10, 2021 23:25:53 GMT
Wish I could carry a hanger or a dagger as an alternative to a pistol but we only have CPL's in my state.
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 10, 2021 23:58:43 GMT
Wish I could carry a hanger or a dagger as an alternative to a pistol but we only have CPL's in my state. Trust me... you would rather be in a fun fight than a knife fight.
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Post by tommyh on Jul 13, 2021 18:07:13 GMT
I admit I skipped over a couple pages of this thread, so I may be repeating something already said, but please contact a licensed attorney in your area and don't take legal advice off the internet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2021 8:42:04 GMT
I admit I skipped over a couple pages of this thread, so I may be repeating something already said, but please contact a licensed attorney in your area and don't take legal advice off the internet. Yeah. Why not pay a licenced attorney to lie to you when you can get bad information for free online. 😹😹😹😹
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Post by tera on Jul 16, 2021 17:41:59 GMT
I admit I skipped over a couple pages of this thread, so I may be repeating something already said, but please contact a licensed attorney in your area and don't take legal advice off the internet. I agree with this, but be sure to find one who specializes in this knowledge. I've met plenty of lawyers, LEOs, and even NRA instructors who did not understand our State or Federal gun law. If you're paying for legal advice, make sure it's good advice. If the inquiry seems particularly odd, you might ask your attorney to get a letter from the appropriate overseeing body for clarification. For example, the State Att. General, State Police (which, in my State, are charged with CCDW oversight), ATF, etc. If they say you are cool, keep the original in a fireproof safe (or leave in your lawyer's care) and ALWAYS keep a copy on your person when out and about. Ask your attorney how to handle LEO confrontations if/when they happen. Assume they will happen. As less expensive, more longer term alternatives, there are services like Legal Shield that you pay a small amount for monthly. You can call and ask basic legal questions for that fee or, if in an emergency, they will help find you a lawyer specializing in the field of law you need in the location you need at a discounted rate. Another alternative is concealed carry insurance programs. Many of these also offer access to some degree of legal consultation without any actual event having yet occured.
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Post by alientude on Jul 16, 2021 17:47:20 GMT
Repeating what I posted earlier in this thread, because while there's good advice here, I don't want this to get lost:
Always check local laws! Some municipalities will be more restrictive than the state.
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Post by tommyh on Jul 16, 2021 17:53:41 GMT
I agree with this, but be sure to find one who specializes in this knowledge. I've met plenty of lawyers, LEOs, and even NRA instructors who did not understand our State or Federal gun law. If you're paying for legal advice, make sure it's good advice. If the inquiry seems particularly odd, you might ask your attorney to get a letter from the appropriate overseeing body for clarification. For example, the State Att. General, State Police (which, in my State, are charged with CCDW oversight), ATF, etc. If they say you are cool, keep the original in a fireproof safe (or leave in your lawyer's care) and ALWAYS keep a copy on your person when out and about. Ask your attorney how to handle LEO confrontations if/when they happen. Assume they will happen. As less expensive, more longer term alternatives, there are services like Legal Shield that you pay a small amount for monthly. You can call and ask basic legal questions for that fee or, if in an emergency, they will help find you a lawyer specializing in the field of law you need in the location you need at a discounted rate. Another alternative is concealed carry insurance programs. Many of these also offer access to some degree of legal consultation without any actual event having yet occured. Agreed. Not every attorney is going to know how to tackle weapon laws in general, not to mention a question as esoteric as this one. Re: a letter from the government: get your attorney's advice on this as well. Different governmental bodies have different degrees of authority. And public statements of an office have different authority from a private letter to a citizen. This is certainly another issue to bring up to your attorney. Re: LEO confrontation: yeah, expect it to happen. Legal or not, it's not a normal thing, and you're gonna get a lot of weird looks, and probably a lot of people calling the cops.
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Post by tera on Jul 16, 2021 18:02:24 GMT
Repeating what I posted earlier in this thread, because while there's good advice here, I don't want this to get lost: Always check local laws! Some municipalities will be more restrictive than the state. Also agree, and I still recommend getting the opinion in writing from the overseeing body (be it Sherriff, or whatever). I have a friend who lives a ways outside of the nearest town. It is local ordinance that firearms may NOT be discharged in city limits. However, he told me that he does NOT have city sewage because, according to that agency, he is outside city limits. However, he does pay taxes like he is inside city limits and they ALWAYS want that money. You lacking city services doesn't matter to them. So, in his case, it is a bit gray. This is why I like having a lawyer (who SHOULD know who to contact) getting a determination letter on formal letterhead from the appropriate body. You can keep a copy to show when appropriate. Also, follow legal advice on how to handle LEO stops. If you go reaching in a jacket pocket they may not think you are reaching for papers, know what I mean? Again, to reaffirm what I and others have said, always safest to get legal counsel. Even then, just because you can doesn't mean you should. You can still get gunned down because a LEO or civilian felt themselves in mortal peril. They may not even be charged with anything criminal, depending on the circumstances.
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