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10mo ago

What is your favorite Fediverse specific creators?
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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

10mo ago

How long have you been sitting on that?

Of all characters, yes Emperor Palpatine knows he is evil and he loves it. Sometimes villains are nuanced and sympathetic. Sometimes they are evil space wizards who are passionate for the game.

10mo ago

Democrats vote against gun control in surprise move

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

They did the same thing with the fully automatic firearms ban in the 80’s.

There was no ban in the 80s. For full auto firearms to be legally owned, they had to have been registered since the establishment of the 1934 NFA.

What happened in the 80s was the closing of the registry to prevent new full auto guns from being added, but existing legally owned guns would have already been registered.

10mo ago

Whenever a beast is shown on screen

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

In that scene the T-Rex is trying to flush out people which it knows are hiding somewhere as well. (Disregarding all the T-Rex specific science and just focusing on the idea of a predator screaming.)

10mo ago

Does anyone know where or even IF I can purchase this scope mount part?

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

I saw the button to fold yours but didn't see a seam, so didn't know if it was just fixed with some cosmetics. I really like bringing the stock in both for close quarters and even for being in the woods to very easily get behind the scope while wearing a mask.

I have a friend who got an MP5K and it is even better in close quarters.

10mo ago

Does anyone know where or even IF I can purchase this scope mount part?

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

It is a CYMA. In retrospect, I think a railed grip like yours would have been more practical than my SD, but I do like being able to fully collapse the stock.

If I can be a spoilsport, please, please don't use lasers. Lasers introduce real world eye safety hazards, some more than others, but none of them are great. Especially cheapo lasers from aliexpress or wherever can sometimes be stronger than listed because neither the buyers or sellers tend to care. My laserbox is fake and is only an external battery compartment for the gun.

10mo ago

Does anyone know where or even IF I can purchase this scope mount part?

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

How is the scope working out? I assume it's a 3x or 4x non-illuminated meant for a .22lr?

I've been doing well with a cheapo Monstrum 3x prism sight. It's got an illuminated reticle making its usable enough at close quarters while being handy for primarily outdoor play.

10mo ago

Democrats vote against gun control in surprise move

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

I went and read the text. The TLDR is the law was targeted to semiautomatic weapons, but the text itself defined those as "assault rifles".

The text proposed banning "assault rifles" and within the bill it laid out a definition for the purposes of the bill:

"Assault rifle" means a semiautomatic rifle

(1) With an overall length less than thirty inches;

(2) That has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds, except for an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition; or

(3) That accepts a detachable magazine or that may be readily modified to accept a detachable magazine and has one or more of the following characteristics:

(A) A folding, telescoping, or detachable stock, or a stock that is otherwise foldable or adjustable in a manner that operates to reduce the length, the size, or any dimension, or otherwise enhances the concealability of the weapon;

(B) A pistol grip or thumbhole stock;

(C) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the non‑trigger hand;

(D) A flash suppressor;

(E) A shroud that is attached to or partially or completely encircles the barrel and permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the second hand without being burned, but excluding a slide that encloses the barrel;

(F) A bayonet mount;

(G) A grenade launcher; or

(H) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward hand grip, or silencer.

https://legiscan.com/HI/text/SB401/id/3226101

10mo ago

Democrats vote against gun control in surprise move

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

Fully automatic weapons can be legally owned after a mere $200 application to the ATF.

The real hurdle is the closed nature of the full auto registry creates artificial scarcity and pushes the price of the gun itself up.

But, assuming you have the money, it is a straightforward process no more complicated or time consuming than legally owning an SBR.

Edit: Not sure why I'm being downvoted. Here is the transfer form. Block 4B is where you list what type of NFA item you are buying.

10mo ago

Does anyone know where or even IF I can purchase this scope mount part?

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

I think the best solution would be to replace the scope rings with raised Picatinny compatible rings. That removes the need for the intermediate adaptors at all. With new rings you can attach straight to the claw mount. Something like this.

The other solution would be trying to hunt down a non-Picatinny riser which is probably going to be more of a hassle, and the new setup would be better anyway. Costwise I doubt you've save much trying to save that broken adaptor, or at least enough not to use the opportunity to streamline the setup.

Locktite on the next set of rings.

10mo ago

The VB-Sierra outpost

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

Some day maybe. Right now I'll still put of my depth in learning colors, and there just isn't the time to turn this into a business.

10mo ago

The VB-Sierra outpost

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

Everything is in a 9x12 inch sketchbook

10mo ago

Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors | U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

The immunity regarding official acts pertains to judicial proceedings. An impeachment is a legislative proceeding. While it uses judicial terms like "trial" it is not the same thing and can not directly result in criminal conviction or sentencing.

10mo ago

Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors | U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

An impeachment conviction results in removal from office. The previous impeachment proceedings did not result in a conviction.

(Edit for additional information: While an impeachment uses terms like "trial" and "conviction" it is not a judicial proceeding. It is entirely a legislative proceeding which is formatted to resemble a judicial one, but is not bound to judicial procedure and it also can not produce a criminal conviction or sentence.)

10mo ago

'These guys work six 12-hour days': VT dairy farms anxious after migrant workers arrested

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SSTF @lemmy.world 10mo ago

If somebody agrees to work for me at below minimum wage and seems enthusiastic about it, am I still exploiting them? What if I'm paying them $15/hr but no medical, 401k, or other benefits because it's under the table? Is it not exploitation, even if the person is happy to get the wage?

It seems a very different situation between legal, documented immigrants being represented by a legitimate job placement company, vs undocumented immigrants who are being paid unknown wages and have much less ability to negotiate.