Visit by Homeland Security yesterday for... a scope purchase?

[Alea Jacta Est]

Yup.

I'll stand by my post.

Patience and class are relative.

Context is key.

Having a squared away AOR is a great place to start.

How one says what one says on the internet isn't an art...it's more often a shame.

 

[clingy]

I will agree with thanking OP for this thread so now I know what DHS is up to and I can be prepared to tell them to bugger off if they come to my house.

 

[Blaster229]

I will agree with thanking OP for this thread so now I know what DHS is up to and I can be prepared to tell them to bugger off if they come to my house.

And we look forward to your 22 post self for the day that happens and hear how you stood up to The Man.

 

[clingy]

And we look forward to your 22 post self for the day that happens and hear how you stood up to The Man.

ELI5: why the disdain for low post members? If you’re opposed to new members, why isn’t this a private forum?

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day [post on a forum] where they will not be judged by the [count of their posts...]”

PS ELI5 means “explain like I’m five”

 

[Blaster229]

ELI5: why the disdain for low post members? If you’re opposed to new members, why isn’t this a private forum?

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day [post on a forum] where they will not be judged by the [count of their posts...]”

PS ELI5 means “explain like I’m five”

No disdain. Just an observation.
I love to read tough guy talk when it comes to people thinking they are tough guys when it comes time to talk to cops.

 

[swinokur]

ELI5: why the disdain for low post members? If you’re opposed to new members, why isn’t this a private forum?

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day [post on a forum] where they will not be judged by the [count of their posts...]”

PS ELI5 means “explain like I’m five”

As a long time observer of the forum, I believe it was your tone, not your post count that caused the attention.

 

[StantonCree]

No disdain. Just an observation.
I love to read tough guy talk when it comes to people thinking they are tough guys when it comes time to talk to cops.

No related to the thread but now on my mind.

Most yappers who get real vocal, derogatory, and antagonistic and when talking to cops have never been in any real trouble, they are just mouthy. Real thugs are quiet, respectful, make you feel calm, and are dangerous!

 

[clingy]

No disdain. Just an observation.
I love to read tough guy talk when it comes to people thinking they are tough guys when it comes time to talk to cops.

You don’t have to act tough to assert your constitutional liberties. You can just assert them.

 

[armed_economist]

Some suggested stating "I want my lawyer involved/Talk to my attorney" in this situation. What if you don't have a lawyer? I'm surprised no one has raised this yet. Does everyone here have a personal lawyer, or can get a lawyer quickly when needed?

 

[clingy]

As a long time observer of the forum, I believe it was your tone, not your post count that caused the attention.

My “tone” was teasing OP for his Gadsen avatar when he literally let federal agents “tread” in his house.

Some people really can’t take teasing on this forum. Sorry if I violated anyone’s safe space.

I’m open to teasing and criticism FYI, so have at it

 

[Blaster229]

You don’t have to act tough to assert your constitutional liberties. You can just assert them.

My experience has been that the "toughest" people turn to pussycats when confronted by the police. It's a whole different story in person when your stomach is in knots, trying to think about your assertions. Most people aren't used to talking to cops as much as cops are used to talking to people.

 

[StantonCree]

My “tone” was teasing OP for his Gadsen avatar when he literally let federal agents “tread” in his house.

Some people really can’t take teasing on this forum. Sorry if I violated anyone’s safe space.

I’m open to teasing and criticism FYI, so have at it

from the OP........doesn't sound like anyone was treaded on

Both agents were very friendly and pleasure to talk to, conversation lasted maybe 20mins?? After explaining that I had zero intentions nor knowledge of that scheme. Just gave them a general run down of what my purpose and use are for them.. After that I could sense a good deal of relief by both agents that maybe this was all a waste of their time?
After that quick discussion, was just a friendly conversation mentioned my general gripes about what I’ve been thru the past year with silly Maryland laws (handgun roster, magazine pinning/10rd limit, out of state FFL’s avoiding Marylanders, wait times, etc) they shared their own stories/annoyances even though they are LEO’s, having several issues themselves and being annoyed with state laws that are confusing and rather annoying whenever they would buy a new firearms. Just general talk, after the initial 5-10mins of finding out details on the scope purchase, before leaving left their business cards and said if I have any questions/concerns at all feel free call/email them anytime with questions. One agent even emailed me later that day again thanking me for taking the time once again.

 

[clingy]

from the OP........doesn't sound like anyone was treaded on

Agree to disagree. I would still count that as treading. As would others, according to this thread.

 

[clingy]

My experience has been that the "toughest" people turn to pussycats when confronted by the police. It's a whole different story in person when your stomach is in knots, trying to think about your assertions. Most people aren't used to talking to cops as much as cops are used to talking to people.

PS congrats you now have exactly 1,000 times more posts than me (well, now after this post I have 27...)

 

[hit3961]

PS congrats you now have exactly 1,000 times more posts than me (well, now after this post I have 27...)

You would think all this negativity would be directed to the anti 2nd amendment war machine. Y fight each other when we can fight the liberal machine together?

 

[swinokur]

Negativity and correcting plainly erroneous posts are not the same thing.

 

[StantonCree]

Agree to disagree. I would still count that as treading. As would others, according to this thread.

fair enough on the agree to disagree but again thats where these topics die.

Your and my opinion of over reach is poop. SCOTUS and case law are the determining factor.

 

[RobSky]

PS congrats you now have exactly 1,000 times more posts than me (well, now after this post I have 27...)

And DON'T you forget it!

 

[clingy]

Your and my opinion of over reach is poop. SCOTUS and case law are the determining factor.

You’re not wrong!

 

[clingy]

And DON'T you forget it!

There’s the teasing