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  1. Just a note about the full-color night vision. I have researched SPi as a possible source of night vision during the course of my professional work. After reviewing with some of their peers in the industry, the conclusion is that they are being less than truthful about their night time conditions. For instance, the beach scene is obviously at a very full moon, and it takes little intensification to reach that effect over the human eye (and they obviously avoid pointing the camera at the moon). Additionally, I believe the moon would be much higher in the sky at midnight conditions.

    The desert scenes, while depicted as “starlight” conditions at midnight, have much more than starlight ambient lighting according to my sources.

    I believe full color night vision is possible, but the technology is just not there yet. SPi may be on the right track, but collecting photons and intensifying them is not a trivial endeavor.

    2. This technology is still in the early stages and SPi isn’t the only company to have it. However, I would agree with you that the technology isn’t quite ready for prime time.

      When the camera is panned towards the sky, I do see a number of stars, but nowhere near as many as I see on my Gen 3+ unit. That could also be due to light pollution and the altitude as well as not being a mature tech. I do live in a relatively dark area of the country at a fairly high altitude and the beach scene is obviously on the ocean. Don’t know where the desert scene is.

      The Gen 3+ units are obviously much more sensitive to light just based on the number of stars I can differentiate.

      I can pretty much guarantee that I couldn’t afford one of those anyways until the technology is much more mature and in mass production.

  2. Depending on the mission, an MBR like the AR-10 is a real good idea for defensive positions and perimeter patrol. For LRP, the M4 makes more sense. You will appreciate the lighter firearm, and the ability to carry more rounds for the same or less weight. Us 50+ year olds are not as spry as we used to be, and humping a 10 lb rifle and 15 lbs of ammo and a pack all day in the bush won’t keep us battle effective. You do what you gotta do with what you got, which is why I have a gun safe with no room left now.

    As for long term sustainable preps, it’s hard to beat a full-on canning system with enough jars and lids in stock to last a decade or more. Dehydration and curing is all fine, and freeze drying is definitely a superior process in a lot of cases, but canning is something you can do with 19th century technology, meaning no electricity required. I am still eating on canned chicken, pork, beef and fish from jars that I put up back 3+ years ago. No rehydration required, just dump, heat, and eat. If you need to reduce the weight of canned food, you can always dehydrate it later as needed.

    Though it is hard to beat my dehydrated spam, seaweed and brown rice treats for field rations.

  3. I believe the only reason we’re still in Afghanistan is for the CIA to protect and profit from the opium trade. Call me crazy eh? I can’t imagine any other reason we’re still in that crap hole.

    1. That is crazy. That old meme about the CIA in the drug trade is an old Vietnam war fake news. The reason we stayed in Afghanistan was we feared that the radical Muslims would somehow be able to acquire nuclear weapons from Pakistan. The idea was to reduce their numbers and keep them too busy in Afghanistan so they wouldn’t become a power in Pakistan.

      1. That hasn’t worked out too well has it? So, why are we protecting opium farmers? Because that is what we are doing. We tried destroying poppy fields early in the campaign, as I understand it, and the result was that the farmers joined the insurgency because they couldn’t support their families growing peas and carrots.

      2. In regards to Afghanistan,

        I’m not going to push conspiracy theories here, but I wouldn’t completely rule the drug trade out as a reason for continued occupation.

        I have often wondered if there is a connection between the war and the opioid crisis here in North America. I mean, it would make some sense, wouldn’t it? Where else would so much of that nasty stuff have come from in such a short period of time?

        I would look into it myself, but I have a few things to finish before I end up disappearing without a trace.

      3. fake news ?, and the CIA are little angels and wish the best for the USA ?, dream on….
        just reading about MK Ultra is a wake up of their mindset and top down views on those lower down, worst kind of traitors, just like their alphabet soup friends.

    2. Brooksy,

      Amen Brother!!

      OneGuy,

      It was never about 911 or nukes from Pakistan, it was always about Iran. First Afghanistan, then Iraq, now Iran is basically surrounded by US forces. CIA was mad their plans for domination in Iran were thwarted in 1979 by the counter-coup staged by the Ayatolla and his minions.

      Besides, the CIA is the biggist drug cartel in the USA today. They have been for a very long time.

    3. Trillions in minerals and the push for the TransAfghan pipeline has never ended,plus encircling Russia is still a priority of the Neo-cons(notice who is back in White House running around the world like he is running things?)

  4. Re: the AR-10 deal from Palmetto State Armory (PSA). I recently relocated from Maine to South Carolina. Soon after arriving I bought a number of items from PSA. They are a great outfit. Quality of the MSR components I bought has been very good. Their retail stores are largely staffed with veterans, and vets get discounts on purchases.

  5. Yes, I noticed the abrupt change earlier this week to the search algorithm on YouTube. When I type in ‘GunGuyTV’, ‘Guns And Gadgets’, or ‘Firearms Policy Coalition’, they don’t come up anymore as auto-suggestions. I have to type in the entire name to see the result. Interestingly, only channels containing the actual words ‘gun’ or ‘firearm’ are affected. Other gun-related channels with standard-sounding names (such as John Lovell, Hickock45, Colion Noir, etc.) auto-fill the same as always.

    2. Wayne: Did he get his point across? Hey Snotty Boy, I did not see where he was not a Christian. I read about prepping continuously; Grow gardens, prepare for no heat (army surplus sleeping bags), prepare to live in the 1920″s. Go to history and find out how to live in 1880.

    3. @Wayne, while not excusing his language I’m sure he doesn’t even think about it. That general tenor is very common in the military and generally more so in the war fighter community. Engage your filter and ignore the GFL like the rest of us while gleaning the wise concepts he presents. In this case, he is spot-on WRT sustainability and MICE/RC.

  7. Those PSA deals have been great. I ordered a ton of stuff. Got a 20″ AR-15 upper and then picked up a case of IMI 77gr ammo. I think I’ll be shooting 77gr from now on. Also I love the light weight m-lock hand guards. I’m going to upgrade my M4 with one. That M4 upper with quad rail is heavier than the 20″ upper.

    I can’t afford an AR-10 right now but already have a PTR 91 which is pretty heavy. Seems to be very reliable though. Of course I have a couple good bolt guns as well.

  9. Guess putting a video critical of YouTube is contrary to YouTube’s policies, as when I tried to access the Paul Joseph Watson video at https://youtu.be/Mr08jT29FBQ?t=105 I got this:

    Video unavailable
    This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated.

    Can’t say exactly why not having seen the video, though it does seem unlikely any platform would willingly host presentations adverse to themselves.

  10. Just my $.02, I believe Schumer & Pelosi may offer Trump a deal on building a wall; but tie it to Feinstein’s unholy ‘gun control’ bill. A take it or leave it poison pill. Knowing that it would cost him greatly with his base. I’ve noticed marked increases in prices on things like stripped AR lowers, magazines, etc.., in the last 2 weeks. I think the easy gun buyers market we have enjoyed the past 2 years is just about over.

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