[QUOTE=Farley1324 post_id=1552193251]I did the responsible thing when I sold my P365 and the stuff I had for it. It was difficult, because new guns are so great and there are so many that I want. But, I simply bought ammo...which is what I should have done in the first place.

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[img]https://i.imgur.com/jzjplwX.png[img][/QUOTE]Dang. I haven't been too active in the thread, but the P365 didn't last long huh? I remember seeing you saying there were a couple problems you had, and some things that could be problems in the future.

It's the potential future problems. Who knows on that striker tip breaking and now trigger bar return springs are a thing

Mine ran fine, over 1k rounds with no stoppages, and it shoots well, but I don't trust it and don't see that changing anytime soon...and it's not the kind of thing where shooting it more and having it works builds confidence n your gun, just makes me feel 1 round closer to failure

Like I said yesterday. They can't be trusted. If you think yours can be, you're delusional. No reason to keep a gun that can fail any given round when it will only be a matter of time before other manufacturers have the same size/capacity gun. But that actually works.

this is bad and you should feel badDanger noodlenope ropeMorning

I do not.

****ing bronchitis.

Lots of snek talk up in here. I've really only had one close encounter with a snake. Was dirt biking early morning when I lived in AZ and didn't notice a rattler on the trail. Apparently rode right over it without seeing and stopped less than 10ft past it to take a break. Turned my engine off and heard it rattling like crazy behind me. Jumped off my bike and drew down on it with my Glock. It was obviously smart enough to know it was in a losing proposition at this point and started slithering off the trail and into some brush. Did a lot of riding and hiking out there for ~1.5 years and that was the only one I ever saw. I did see a bobcat, wild horses, a few gila monsters, plenty of deer, coyotes, and lots of lizards. Gila monsters will supposedly royally mess you up if you're dumb enough to get bit by one.

I have to be the ruthless boss today who calls out employees with no fuss given. Both employees for this business are always late (30+ minutes to 1 hr sometimes more), if I didn't need them so bad since I don't have the experience yet, I would have fired them immediately.

Tough position

30 minutes to an hour? Yeah, fire them both. They’re taking advantage of you.

I cannot fathom having Wakaaa as a boss

This.

Set your rules clearly, document issues and action accordingly. You're far better off with some short-term pain from getting rid of bad employees than you are keeping them around. People who are worthwhile to have as employees will respect you setting expectations and holding them (and others) accountable. People who feel they can do what they want consequence-free are probably doing other things you don't know about that they should be fired for.

Wish I worked in an environment that would allow me to fire people without an encyclopedia worth of conduct issues.

So apparently Washington D.C. is technically shall issue now, with hoops to jump through.

And there's another glimpse into the kinds of restrictions antis will push through:

"2343.1 A person issued a concealed carry license by the Chief, while carrying the pistol, shall not
carry more ammunition than is required to fully load the pistol twice, and in no event shall
that amount be greater than twenty (20) rounds of ammunition."

Then there is the part about places off limits while carrying

Here is part of it

[b]Spoiler![/b][SPOILER]Title 7 Subtitle J Chpt. 25 § 7-2509.07. Prohibitions on carrying licensed pistols.
(a) No person holding a license shall carry a pistol in the following locations or under the following
circumstances:
(1) A building or office occupied by the District of Columbia, its agencies, or instrumentalities;
(2) The building and grounds, including any adjacent parking lot, of any childcare facility, preschool,
public or private elementary or secondary school; or a public or private college or university;
Note: see Section (d)(2) Below on dropping off Children.
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(3) A hospital, or an office where medical or mental health services are the primary services provided;
(4) A penal institution, secure juvenile residential facility, or halfway house;
(5) A polling place while voting is occurring;
(6) A public transportation vehicle, including the Metrorail transit system and its stations;
(7) Any premises, or portion thereof, where alcohol is served, or sold and consumed on the premises,
pursuant to a license issued under Title 25 of the District of Columbia Official Code; provided, that
this prohibition shall not apply to premises operating under a temporary license issued pursuant to
D.C. Official Code § 25-115, a C/R, D/R, C/H, D/H or caterer license issued pursuant to D.C. Official
Code § 25-113, or premises with small-sample tasting permits issued pursuant to D.C. Official Code §
25-118, unless otherwise prohibited pursuant to subsection (b)(3) of this section;
(8) A stadium or arena;
(9) A gathering or special event open to the public; provided, that no licensee shall be criminally
prosecuted unless:
(A) The organizer or the District has provided notice prohibiting the carrying of pistols in advance of
the gathering or special event and by posted signage at the gathering or special event; or
(B) The licensee has been ordered by a law enforcement officer to leave the area of the gathering or
special event and the licensee has not complied with the order;
(10) The public memorials on the National Mall and along the Tidal Basin, and any area where firearms
are prohibited under federal law or by a federal agency or entity, including U.S. Capitol buildings
and grounds;
(11) The White House Complex and its grounds up to and including to the curb of the adjacent sidewalks
touching the roadways of the area bounded by Constitution Avenue, N.W., 15th Street, N.W., H
Street, N.W., and 17th Street, N.W.;
(12) The U.S. Naval Observatory and its fence line, including the area from the perimeter of its fence up
to and including to the curb of the adjacent sidewalks touching the roadway of Observatory Circle,
from Calvert Street, N.W., to Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., and around Observatory Circle to the far
corner of Observatory Lane;
(13)(A) When a dignitary or high-ranking official of the United States or a state, local, or foreign
government is moving under the protection of the MPD, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Capitol
Police, or other law enforcement agency assisting or working in concert with MPD, within an area
designated by the Chief, the Chief of the U.S. Secret Service, or the Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police,
or a designee of any of the foregoing, that does not include any point at a distance greater than 1,000
feet from the moving dignitary or high-ranking official; provided, that no licensee shall be criminally
prosecuted unless:
(i) The law enforcement agency provides notice of the designated area by the presence of signs, law
enforcement vehicles or officers acting as a perimeter, or other means to make the designated area
of protection obvious;
(ii) The District or federal government has provided notice prohibiting the carrying of pistols along
a designated route or in a designated area in advance of the event, if possible, and by posted
signage along a route or in a designated area; or
(iii) The licensee has been ordered by a law enforcement officer to leave the designated area and the
licensee has not complied with the order.
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(B) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term moving shall include any planned or unplanned stops,
including temporary stops, in locations open to the public.
(14) When demonstration in a public place is occurring, within an area designated by the Chief or his or
her designee, or other law enforcement agency, that does not include any point at a distance greater
than 1,000 feet from the demonstration; provided, that no licensee shall be criminally prosecuted
unless:
(A) The law enforcement agency provides notice of the designated area by the presence of signs, law
enforcement vehicles or officers acting as a perimeter, or other means to make the designated area
of the demonstration obvious;
(B) The District or federal government has provided notice prohibiting the carrying of pistols along or
within a demonstration route or designated area in advance of the event, if possible, and by posted
signage along a demonstration route or designated area; or
(C) The licensee has been ordered by a law enforcement officer to leave the designated area and the
licensee has not complied with the order; or
(15) Any prohibited location or circumstance that the Chief determines by rule; provided, that for
spontaneous circumstances, no criminal penalty shall apply unless the licensee has notice of the
prohibition and has failed to comply.
(b)(1) The carrying of a concealed pistol on private residential property shall be presumed to be prohibited
unless otherwise authorized by the property owner or person in control of the premises and communicated
personally to the licensee in advance of entry onto the residential property.
(2) The carrying of a concealed pistol in a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place where people
regularly assemble for religious worship shall be presumed to be prohibited unless the property is
posted with conspicuous signage allowing the carrying of a concealed pistol, or the owner or
authorized agent communicates such allowance personally to the licensee in advance of entry onto the
property; provided, that such places may not authorize the carrying of a concealed pistol where
services are conducted in locations listed in subsection (a) of this section.
(3) The carrying of a concealed pistol on private property that is not a residence shall be presumed to be
permitted unless the property is posted with conspicuous signage prohibiting the carrying of a
concealed pistol, or the owner or authorized agent communicates such prohibition personally to the
licensee.
(c) Whenever a licensee carries a concealed pistol and approaches any prohibited location, or is subject to
any prohibited circumstance, under subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the licensee shall:
(1) If the licensee is in a vehicle or if a vehicle is readily available, immediately secure the pistol in the
manner prescribed in section 4b(b) of An Act To control the possession, sale, transfer, and use of
pistols and other dangerous weapons in the District of Columbia, to provide penalties, to prescribe
rules of evidence, and for other purposes, effective May 20, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-388; D.C. Official
Code § 22-4504.02(b)); or
(2) If the licensee does not have a vehicle available, immediately leave the prohibited location or
circumstance.
(d) A licensee shall not be in violation of this section:
(1) While he or she is traveling along a public sidewalk that touches the perimeter of any of the premises
where the carrying of a concealed pistol is prohibited under subsection (a) and subsection (b) of this
section, except for the areas designated in subsection (a)(11) and (a)(12), or along a public street,
roadway, or highway except for the areas designated in subsection (a)(11) and (a)(12), or along a
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public street, roadway, or highway” in its place. if the concealed pistol is carried on his or her person
in accordance with this act, or is being transported by the licensee in accordance with section 4b of An
Act To control the possession, sale, transfer, and use of pistols and other dangerous weapons in the
District of Columbia, to provide penalties, to prescribe rules of evidence, and for other purposes,
effective May 20, 2009 ( D.C. Law 17-388; D.C. Official Code § 22-4504.02); or
(2) While driving a vehicle into and immediately parking at any location listed in subsection (a)(2) of this
section for the purpose of picking up or dropping off a student or a child; provided, that the licensee
shall secure the concealed pistol in accordance with § 22-4504.02(b), before leaving the parked vehicle.
(e) A licensee shall not carry a pistol openly or otherwise in a manner that is not concealed.
(f) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this section shall be subject to
revocation of his or her license.
(g) For the purposes of this section, the term:
(1) Demonstration means one or more persons demonstrating, picketing, speechmaking, marching,
holding a vigil, or engaging in any other similar conduct that involves the communication or
expression of views or grievances and that has the effect, intent, or propensity to attract a crowd or
onlookers. The term demonstration does not include the casual use of property by visitors or tourists
that does not have the effect, intent, or propensity to attract a crowd or onlookers.
(2) Public place means a place to which the general public has access and a right to occupy for business,
entertainment, or other lawful purpose. The term public place is not limited to a place devoted solely
to the uses of the public, and includes:
(A) The front or immediate area or parking lot of a store, restaurant, tavern, shopping center, or other
place of business;
(B) A public building, including its grounds and curtilage;
(C) A public parking lot;
(D) A public street, sidewalk, or right-of-way;
(E) A public park; and
(F) Other public grounds.
(3) Public transportation vehicle means any publicly owned or operated commercial vehicle, including
any DC Circulator bus, DC Streetcar, MetroAccess vehicle, Metrobus, or Metrorail train.
(4) Residence means a building wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living and sleeping by
human occupants, together with any fences, walls, sheds, garages, or other accessory buildings
appurtenant to the building, and the area of land surrounding the building and actually or by legal
construction forming one enclosure in which such a building is located, but does not include adjacent
common areas or commercial property contained in any part of the building.[/SPOILER]


Freedom

SMH

Holy hell. Trying to explain to people in another thread how a house is still an asset even if you have a mortgage out on it. Like, they don't understand the concept of equity or net worth. They think a mortgaged home is entirely a liability and don't understand how the 2 offset each other, or that you don't have an asset until you've paid the bank back 100%. And there are a few in there. Is this kind of thinking really that prevalent out there? Is that why there are so many people willing to rent?

brb loading 4 rounds in my G19 spare mag.

just don't block my entrance and you're hired bb.lol if someone just annoys me, I can do that. I just can't do that ATM with these guys, it's a sh*tty situation but with this business I'm dependent on them. It sucks but this is temporary.

but? Leasing is better, brb giving all that money and getting nothing in return. Mortgage only when I purchase crew. Price on mortgage is similar to leasing and in the end your money is invested in the property rather than gone when you leave.

People are not smart.

I don't know, but it could explain, in part, why so many people rent at about the same monthly rent as a mortgage payment.

But there's also the fact that it's easier to qualify to rent an apartment than to get a bank to give you a mortgage, and when you buy a house you can't just call maintenance to fix stuff or say hey man I'm out in two months then leave.

Our first house cost $136k and the mortgage payment was like $100 more than our rent had been, or something like that. Sold it for about $195k.

Oh man. I would love the ability to do that. I wouldn't abuse it, because I'm not a dick, but working for the VA, it basically takes either forever to get rid of someone, or they have to do something unbelievably awful.

This is absolutely true.I get that there are trade offs, and for some people the ability to move/call maintenance/not have a down payment/etc. are worth more than owning a property. But reading comments like that make me think there are a plethora of people who have that mindset because they view it entirely as a liability or don't understand how ownership works.

tfw when 100k in home equity

You guys think 55 bucks shipped for SIG OEM 229 rosewood grips is a good deal? I'm verifying if they are new or used ATM.

imbed fail



whats going on today you cot dayum ruger heads?

People are lazy AF is a big part of it and don't want to deal with maintenance required at upkeeping a house. They hear the cost of replacing roofs, water heaters, HVAC units and want no part of it; without using logic to see that those are costs that typically only occur every 10-15 years. A coworker of mine argued that with a few of us one day, then we ran the numbers and showed him that he's spent a little over $75k in the past 10 years of renting and practically paid for the house that someone else owns.

Yeah, it's nuts. But it's made me really want to look into picking up a few investment properties lately. It makes a lot of sense to collect a couple hundred dollars a month to give someone the privilege to pay your mortgage for you, leaving you with an asset worth a couple hundred k down the line.

Those in my family that have done that...oh, the headaches dealing with renters. It seems you need a particular temperament if you will be managing the property yourself.

my parents have 2 fourplexes, theyre a pain but make good money off them. they also have a house they just bought and are renting on vrbo, jury is still out but they rent it for 250-350 depending on season. in march they rented it 24 days for 350 a night plus cleaning fee

That's the part that's frightened me about it. I don't want to have to deal with that headache. I think if I go that route, I will pay a management company to handle all of that crap for me and not even consider a property if the budget doesn't allow for that.

Our local electric company did a study and found that in the rural town of 15k people I live in, over half of single family dwellings are rentals, that doesn't include duplexes, triplexes, apartments, etc. After moving out of our first house we rented it for a while and by the time we got to the second renter I honestly hoped they'd accidentally set the house on fire and burn it down so I could be done with it. But once we got her out and were a little more selective with the renter, we got a guy in there that stayed for over three years with little trouble from him.

In all honestly once my mortgage is paid off next year I'll probably start looking at getting a few rental properties again but I'll only look for multi-family dwellings such as a duplex. Typically they'll bring in more money monthly, without costing much more than a single family house. Also if one tenant moves out you're still receiving a portion of overall rent from the other tenants, rather than having absolutely no money coming in while the unit is empty. I won't say this for everywhere but it seems like you get better tenants with somewhere like a duplex as well. My sample size is small but my uncle owns 4 duplexes and has had a few single family homes he's rented. In his duplexes the renters have almost always been a man or woman in their 40s-50s that will stay 2-3 years minimum, pays their rent on time, and rarely calls to report any problems. The renters in the two houses he had were couples with a few kids and they practically destroyed the places. He's sold them off now and swears by duplexes.