It sucks but I kinda get it. You can’t get radars yet and the more the planes sit around a production line the longer it takes for the units to do acceptance inspections, train technicians and get pilots seat time. A plane without a radar is still a plane, and maybe with all the data sharing abilities it can be worked around. Absolutely not combat capable though

It’s incredible how it came to this. And this is peacetime production and logistics!

Yeah old school navigation was map, compass, speed indication and a stopwatch.

GPS is really nice but not a guarantee in a war so you take that same process but with all the modern instruments (laser ring gyros are worth a google), onboard digital map data and it can be pretty self sufficient

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I want laws enforced. Not just immigration law, but search and siezure laws, due process laws. And laws pertaining to the right to bear arms and use of force by federal agents encountering people lawfully using them.

If the use of force continuum (day one police stuff all law enforcement is held to) was followed we wouldn’t have damning frame by frame video of agents shooting a disarmed man on his hands and knees.

Nope! If other nations can do it so can the US. They might be more localized and subtle or maybe they can track traffic on the internet well enough that they would prefer not to.

But it’s not the norm. Power goes out, internet goes out. It’s as likely that too many people using a network can overwhelm it if people protesting are trying to livestream and post a lot

Look at what is happening in the US. That is what a barely competent government is doing to it’s people. People swore up and down it would never happen, that there were failsafes and guardrails. And now look at us.

Be peaceful, be responsible, but keep your guns.

Ah yes, European diplomacy

Instead of mandatory military service have mandatory conservation service?

It also works for zippos, chapstick, airpods, pocket watches, meshtastic nodes, hand warmers, dime bags and condoms!

I don’t know honestly

Nope similar but separate firmware. If you mean hardware then yes most radios that work with meshtastic will work with meshcore

Yeah meshcore uses the same radios and frequencies but the way the mesh forms and operates is different. It seems that the people that use it really like it but meshtastic is way more popular where I am at the moment.

They don’t ride bikes and they don’t see many people riding them for practical uses (work, shopping etc) so for them it’s hard to sell the idea of bike infrastructure (that they think is for mainly recreational riders) making their commute slower and taking up tax money that could be used on other projects.

I get how this is flawed thinking and I want more pedestrian and bike friendly areas, but that is their perspective.

I’m on the side of the cat

Capacity, barrel length, availability and well known companies that are likely to follow through with warranty requests

That’s fair…but don’t sell yourself short on how well you can do even if it’s only on the range for fun.

Mossburg 990 and 940, Beretta A300 and 1301. Benelli M4 is also nice but the price is the biggest barrier there.

You can’t expect a random person on the internet to know your laws, sorry NY, IL and CA. That is where a local gun store can also be tremendously helpful.

Okay first you need to figure out what you want to buy. I would start with a striker fired 9mm pistol. Think Glocks, Smith and Wesson M&Ps, CZ P-10s etc. These are like the toyotas of pistols, unsexy but reliable. Smaller guns mean more recoil so I’d recommend a compact or full size. That gives you 10-17 rounds per magazine, and can be used for home defense or for concealed carry if you want. They normally run $300 to $600 or so.

Online research is fine (while you are at it look up a gun safety basics video like this) but you really need to go to a store and feel which one is the most comfortable to you. When you’re ready to buy they will give you a form 4473 to fill out (idk about you but I NEVER mess with marijuana when it comes to gun stuff), and you’ll be a gun owner! Don’t forget some boxes of training ammo (115gr FMJ). 50-200 rounds is a good start.

Next look at a holster. Kydex is preferred since it is specifically shaped to the model of your pistol and light, which you should also order now if you want one. Streamlight and surefire are solid brands that won’t limit your holster options.

Then find a class and learn as much as you can! A concealed carry course will teach you basics and legal aspects of defensive gun use. Practicing between classes is key. Don’t be afraid to safely dry fire or clear rooms in your house. It looks goofy but it’s fun too! Once you’re comfortable you can find competitions and give it a go, they will challenge your skills under pressure.

Beyond pistols, AR-15s are popular for a reason. Lightweight, ergonomic, low recoiling, precise. They can handle everything from home defense to 300+ yards and there are plenty of classes for those as well.

Hope this helps!

Why a shotgun over, say a pistol or rifle? There’s nothing wrong with shotguns but they do have limitations. Less ammo capacity, higher recoil and relatively complicated reload process. My point is it takes a lot of training to get good with a shotgun.

It’s hard to go wrong with a mossburg, they are proven and used by many professionals. In general guns are tough and as long as you don’t drag it though saltwater sand or mud you don’t need to worry too much. Just read the manual or find a youtube video for cleaning and you’re good.

Feel can definitely vary and is something you kind of have to experience for yourself. You can go to a gun store or to a range that lets you rent different guns. Length of pull (how long the stock is) is a big factor. That’s why almost all AR stocks are adjustable. Hope this helps!

Better turn them in at the gun buybacks just to be sure