Stereodude
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I'm still not sure of the connection. AR-15's are popular pretty much everywhere, with the exception of the few places the lefties have outlawed them because they look "scary".
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Stereodude
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It's not a machine gun. Machine guns are Class 3 (NFA) controlled items and can't be owned without a stamp.
An AR-15 is a .223/5.56 semi automatic rifle, not unlike a hunting rifle in capability, but with a scary looking pistol grip and a generally tactical appearance instead of a classic rifle design. Think of the children and ban them now!!!
Stereodude
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Why would knowledge of weapons be something not found in civilians?
Even if you're not a hunter or aren't worried about self defense / home defense, going to the range shooting with a group of friends is a lot of fun.
Of course he doesn't need to move to AZ before obtaining an AR-15. Point being, once he's here, he should own one, to fit in.
The "AR-15 class of firearm" is one of America's favorite long-guns, after the shotgun and hunting rifle. And AR's are like today's modern high-end computer components. You can mix/match and custom build an AR to fit any design goal or cost level. Different receivers, barrels & their length, triggers, operating systems (DI or piston), buffers, "furniture," rails, BUIS, optics, accessories, slings, bipod mounts, etc, etc, etc.
This.
Machine gun = 1) Belt fed and 2) Full Auto.
Assault Rifle = 1) Select-fire (semi or FULL AUTO) and 2) Detachable box magazine.
Semi-Auto = 1) one bullet per trigger pull and 2) Magazine that may or may not be detachable.
This again. Nice to hear that little "ding" when hitting that steel plate at 200 yards.
Of course with the "Obama scare" of 2008 ammo price went thru the roof and have not returned to pre-2008 levels. .22lr is still horded, expensive, and sometimes hard to find. 5.56 is still about $0.30/round for brass cased, lead bullet, non-corrosive ammo.
Stereodude
Not really a
Brass 5.56 is more than that. About $0.36 a round currently. The only thing you can shoot with an AR-15 that's brass cased & priced about $0.30 are .223 reloads.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Most companies I've worked for, the standard greeting is: "Hello, thank you for calling <company name>. You're speaking with <name>, how can I help you?" or similar.
That would be more of a greeting for reception here. I was thinking of a direct line or transfer by directory.
I don't even answer the desk phone if the caller ID is not somebody I recognize. There are so many cold solicitations it is ridiculous.
I don't even answer the desk phone if the caller ID is not somebody I recognize. There are so many cold solicitations it is ridiculous.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
If it's internal, it's normally, "Hello, <name> speaking". External calls, as per before...
Stereodude
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It's called recoil.I probably couldn't handle the backfire in my condition.
Yes. I was going to say 3rd law.
CougTek
Hairy Aussie
And then, they would all be confused, because you're not Dennis.
I had no idea that thyroid cancer staging is so complicated. Normally I think Stage 4 is hopeless for the victim, but maybe not as much with the thyroids. :skepo:
Funny.
When I put in my Nikon D610+lens+accessories order at Adorama the total was around $3k. Because I was a first time buyer, and they were concerned with fraud, they sent an email saying I need give them a call and talk with someone in their "verification" department. They gave me the 800 number of their verification department.
I call said 800 number and guy answered the phone and said, "Hello." That's it. WTF?!? I go, "Ummmmm, is this Adorama?" He says, "Yes." I then ask, "Well is this the verification department?" He says, "Yes...order number please" <facepalm> Not encouraging to say the least.
So yes Lunar, many people/employees don't know how to properly answer their phone.
Correct. I was thinking .223 but wrote 5.56.
It costs around $0.30/round to fire an AR because you can use .223 in an AR, while you may or may not be able to fire 5.56 in a .223 rifle. I remember back in the day when Chinese Norinco .223 was $0.13/round. 1600 round case was $200. Good times.
Stereodude
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Didn't the US ban Chinese ammo?
blakerwry
Storage? I am Storage!
I always blamed the war in Iraq and Afghanistan - Why make ammo for a price conscious retail market one box at a time when you can sell it by the truck load at inflated costs to the US military? I don't buy the hoarder argument because Walmart (or your local sporting good's retailer) was only getting a few boxes of each popular caliber (such as 22LR) in each weekly shipment and limited sales per person heavily. If there was really increased retail demand, the ammo manufacturer's would have a field day at today's inflated retail costs. My assumption is that they simply charge the US military an even more inflated cost and it's a much easier customer to deal with.
Stereodude
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The military/gov't doesn't buy .22LR. Of course I've heard people allege that the gov't is buying up all the supply and just destroying it, but that doesn't seem likely.
Well, I'm not surprised since it is NYC. I've also experienced systematic rudeness in NJ and Boston.
DrunkenBastard
Storage is cool
Amazon same day is fulfilled by contractors that really don't give a shit afaik.
I've had a missed delivery before, but they redelivered the next day o two.
There does not seem to be any recourse in this case as there is nothing other than the statement below.
Delivery attempted
An attempt was made to deliver your package. You may find a notice of attempted delivery that provides more information
One would think that eventually the package would be returned to the Amazon and they would credit me.
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I've had a missed delivery before, but they redelivered the next day o two.
There does not seem to be any recourse in this case as there is nothing other than the statement below.
Delivery attempted
An attempt was made to deliver your package. You may find a notice of attempted delivery that provides more information
One would think that eventually the package would be returned to the Amazon and they would credit me.
Apparently there is no recourse from Amazon until you wait for four weeks, and I will be away by then.
It seems that the Amazon will leave most of the <$100 packages and the ones over about $500 are via UPS.
I used to buy from Newegg, but then their shipping went down the tubes.
Are there any good vendors that use UPS or FedEx nowadays for the smaller computer parts in the $100-500 range?
DrunkenBastard
Storage is cool
My suggestion would be to stick with next day or 2 day shipping via UPS or FedEx. The same day shipping just doesn't have the same level of service in terms of quality or accountability. It's just someone in their own car that picks up a bunch of packages and drops them off on a route. If they want to save some time and effort they claim they tried to deliver to you when in fact they never tried.
I would engage Amazon chat and explain the situation. At the very least you should get a full refund including shipping. I would expect at least one or two more delivery "attempts" if things were working correctly.
I would engage Amazon chat and explain the situation. At the very least you should get a full refund including shipping. I would expect at least one or two more delivery "attempts" if things were working correctly.
Stereodude
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You could contact Amazon instead of complaining to us. We can't help you. They probably can.
Merc, where are you? The lack of posts is strange.
It is difficult to figure out, but I should not complain so much. I'm in pain and not feeling well, but I need to do it without meds until I see the doc next week. I think internal stitches have dissolved.
I will try a pickup at Microcenter or Frys after the big weekend.
In fairness, replace the word Amazon with Citibank...and it's more or less the same. We still chat about the frustrations to be social and possible offer help.
Stereodude
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Except I called Citibank numerous times and they really couldn't/wouldn't help me. There's no evidence that Lunar has contacted Amazon or the carrier.
Stereodude
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Are you trying to appropriate Chinese culture with your white privilege?