Interesting conversation, to be lost in the great threadapalooza of 2020

[dieselrealtor]

My family and I were out in OK for a wedding over the weekend. I was topping off the tank before leaving & a vehicle with a blue line front plate pulls in on the other side of the pump, made conversation about the small diesel in his 1/2 ton. As we were chatting I asked him what type of LEO he was, US Marshal.

We talked about various things, how LEO was being tarteted (he had just got his truck back from the shop after what appeared to be intentional DEF contamination), how things are crazy & somewhat dangerous, I shared that I typically travel armed.

He recommended a couple of things;
that I should keep a rifle (had my AR at the time) in the vehicle at all times
& that I should apply for a suppressor before the election.

Thought these things were somewhat intersting from someone who is vastly more "in the know" than I am.

 

[Leadeye]

Maybe he thinks suppressors will go the way of the Hugh's amendment.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Dammit... Must... Resist... Spending... Money...

 

[dieselrealtor]

Maybe he thinks suppressors will go the way of the Hugh's amendment.

I lived in OK in the 80's, a friend of mine that was a deputy sheriff bought a couple of new Mac 10's or 11's, can't remember which. One to shoot, the other to just sit in the safe, NIB unfired. Can't remember what he paid for them at that time (thinking it was $1000 or so) or what the value would be now.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I know some folks carry a rifle in their vehicle...I guess, much like a person that doesn’t see the wisdom in even carrying a handgun all the time, I just never saw the necessity in also packing a rifle with me everywhere I go. I’m not knocking it, mind you. I just never “got it”.

 

[churchmouse]

I know some folks carry a rifle in their vehicle...I guess, much like a person that doesn’t see the wisdom in even carrying a handgun all the time, I just never saw the necessity in also packing a rifle with me everywhere I go. I’m not knocking it, mind you. I just never “got it”.

You need to get up this way more my friend then we will discuss this option.

 

[dieselrealtor]

I suppose what an individual is most proficient with could influence their recommendations, could have something to do with magazine capacity.

I send a lot more 9mm downrange than anything else, however for me it doesn't take much distance for a rifle to have an advantage.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

You need to get up this way more my friend then we will discuss this option.

I’d have to see if my passport is still good.

 

[MCgrease08]

I know some folks carry a rifle in their vehicle...I guess, much like a person that doesn’t see the wisdom in even carrying a handgun all the time, I just never saw the necessity in also packing a rifle with me everywhere I go. I’m not knocking it, mind you. I just never “got it”.

You need to get up this way more my friend then we will discuss this option.

Something as simple and easy as a road block comes to mind when listing off things one might want to prepared to encounter.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

My family and I were out in OK for a wedding over the weekend. I was topping off the tank before leaving & a vehicle with a blue line front plate pulls in on the other side of the pump, made conversation about the small diesel in his 1/2 ton. As we were chatting I asked him what type of LEO he was, US Marshal.

We talked about various things, how LEO was being tarteted (he had just got his truck back from the shop after what appeared to be intentional DEF contamination), how things are crazy & somewhat dangerous, I shared that I typically travel armed.

He recommended a couple of things;
that I should keep a rifle (had my AR at the time) in the vehicle at all times
& that I should apply for a suppressor before the election.

Thought these things were somewhat intersting from someone who is vastly more "in the know" than I am.

Just out of curiosity, what part of OK where you at? (I’m originally from Enid).

 

[patience0830]

Rifle allows you reach out and touch trouble that you don't want to get close. More stopping power than the average handgun, plus more accurate over greater distance. Mag capacity of 30 or better.

Question is, "Why would you NOT want a rifle with you?"

 

[Leadeye]

With my eyes getting worse, I'm really taking a liking to 10 gauge shotguns.

 

[dieselrealtor]

Just out of curiosity, what part of OK where you at? (I’m originally from Enid).

S OKC, Moore area. My BIL is in Enid, Drummond to be more precise, my much better half grew up close to Woodward. Had other friends from Enid area, most of which have moved elsewhere.

 

[ditcherman]

With my eyes getting worse, I'm really taking a liking to 10 gauge shotguns.

My eyes aren’t great but my shoulder is surely not that good.

 

[Gaffer]

Aren't pistols just used in a fight to get to your rifle?

 

[Mongo59]

With my eyes getting worse, I'm really taking a liking to 10 gauge shotguns.

One blast from a 12 with 00 buck is like emptying the mag on a .32, with a lot less discernment...

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

S OKC, Moore area. My BIL is in Enid, Drummond to be more precise, my much better half grew up close to Woodward. Had other friends from Enid area, most of which have moved elsewhere.

Yeah...most everyone I knew or was related to in Enid are either dead now or have moved on too. I do still have a relative or 2 that live in “the city”.

 

[Expat]

I have been mulling suppressors for a long time. Maybe it is getting to be time.

 

[KJQ6945]

I have been mulling suppressors for a long time. Maybe it is getting to be time.

If you bought one the first time you thought about it, you’d have several by now.

 

[Expat]

If you bought one the first time you thought about it, you’d have several by now.

I would probably have too many

It is just busting my cherry on involving the Feds even more in my business.