All -- Looking to upgrade front handguard for an AR-15 with A2 front sight post (which I want to keep). I see some railed systems with cut-out for the sight, but some of the things I've read talk about them being a little heavy & bulky. Who had one or used one? What are your thoughts about...
To any & all who like to work special events:
W9IMS, the official ham radio station of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will start our annual events this week. We are the 3rd largest special event in the country, and we work the week before each of the 4 races at the Speedway. The races this...
NRA Convention, Indianapolis - April 25-27 - SASS Wire - SASS Wire Forum
Fellow Cowboys,
SASS is needing folks to work the NRA Convention. Got to check with the boss to see when we might be available. Hope to see you there.
-- Grizhicks
Yes, this is for all the Tennesseans on the forum; let's hear a little about you. I'll evey go first:
Grew up in the Madison/Goodlettsville area, going to Goodlettsville High School. Went to MTSU for 3 years, away to the Army for 3 more, then to Knoxville & UT for 3, before moving up here...
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/survival_and_disaster_preparedness/136057-msg2_who_and_location_part_2_a.html
All -- The attached thread is about 2 years old, but is a listing from that time of members in the central part of the state interested in an MSG or at least learning more...
Attention Indianapolis and central Indiana HAMS!!!!
Are you wanting to get more involved, meet fellow hams, learn more about the hobby....
Then check out http://www.indyhams.org; this site is run by Mike (N9FEB) and contains lots of good info about amateur radios doings in the Indy area...
All -- Sorry about the late notice, but I just got this. Hope it helps someone out. -- Greg/Grizhicks
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From: James D. Edwards [mailto:jedwards@catholiccharitiesterrehaute.org]
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 6:18 PM
Subject: Upcoming Technician Class Amateur Radio...
All -- Couple of HamFests I've come across:
SECOND ANNUAL BROWNSBURG HAMFEST
HAM RADIO, COMPUTER, ELECTRONICS FLEA MARKET
Saturday, February 16, 2013, running 6:00 am until 2:30 pm
Set up available on Friday, the 15th from 2:30 pm until 8:30 pm
AMERICAN LEGION POST 331
636 E MAIN ST...
All --Have found the following classes for those who may be interested:
Amateur Extra (Terre Haute)
The WVARA will be starting an Amateur Extra upgrade course starting this
Tuesday, January 8th, at 6:30 pm EST.
The course will last 10 weeks, finishing with a VE exam session on March
29th...
1911 Guys --
I'm turning the big 60 in February and have the okay from the boss to purchase a nice pistol. I really want a commander sized 1911 and need to keep it under $2,000.
What do you recommend? I really like the Kimbers (Super Carry Pro), but know there are lots of good guns out...
Any & All -- I received this from my EMA Director. -- Greg/Grizhicks
This may be a bit early but I wanted to bring everyone up to speed on our plans to sponsor a one-day Technician License Class on Saturday February 9, 2013. If you know of someone who is interested in taking the class refer...
RIPLEY COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB IS SPONSORING A GENERAL CLASS SCHOOL.
Begins Monday Oct.1,2012 at 6pm
Location: American Red Cross ( 629 South Buckeye street Osgood In. 47037)
Cost: $23.00 book fee and $15 test fee.
Book fee payment and preregistration must be done by Monday Sept.24 .
Talk in...
Get on the Air!
Technician License Classes Start Saturday, September 29th at 9 AM at
the Subaru of Indiana Training Center, Lafayette.
Morse Code is no longer a license requirement. Morse is an optional
mode of communication you may learn later if you so wish.
Classes will be taught by...
Another Voice of Warning: Prep Manual
This is the 2012 edition of the LDS (Latter Day Saints; ie. Mormons) preparedness manual; and is an excellent book. But for those who are questioning their comms, see pages 223-252. Very good primer.
After a comment I made about Appleseed, Que said post more about cowboy action, so I am. Here in Indiana, you will find clubs from SASS SASS-Home of Cowboy Action Shooting (Single Action Shooting Society) and NCOWS Welcome to NCOWS (National Congress of Old West Shootists).
The SASS clubs...
I just got my newsletter from the Midstate Amateur Radio Club and they
are having another one day Technician class, open to the public. The
date is Saturday August 11th. You can get the full details by sending
email to secretary@midstatehams.org I think they are going to be using
the ARRL Ham...
Anyone dealt with Bargain Arms (on GunAuction & AuctionArms or MyBargain on GunBroker); looking at a rifle on AuctionArms, but will be the first time to purchase through an online source.
Thanks, in advance, for any help. -- Greg/Grizhicks
I know there are several of us who are Cowboy Action Shooters here, and with clubs scatter all over the state, it's hard to keep up with everyone; SO, here's the chance to tell us who you are, where you shoot, etc. etc. To get the 'ball rolling', I'll start:
Cowboy Name: Grizhicks
SASS...
Indy East or Hancock Co. -- Looking for some Remington #10 or #11 caps by this weekend. Planning on a cowboy match on Saturday, but low of caps. Went to Gander (southside) at lunch, but, they didn't have any. If you have a can or part can you, are willing to let go, please give me a call...
The First Annual Cowboy Action Shooting Mid-West Expo
(http://www.bnincustomers.com/~rloucks/Misc/HIDDEN%20VALLEY%20COWBOYS.pdf)
is this weekend (March 10th & 11th) in Shipshewana. Don't know much more about it, but maybe worth checking out if you are in the area.
I'll post an AAR next week...