Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 11535605)

I am taking in money hand over fist on my domestic routes, such to the point I see no need to start flying internationally at this time. I'll probably go international when I run out of domestic routes to start.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11535752)

If we had a Full World, I could run DXB to Baghdad or something to eat up hours.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11535928)

30-round handgun mags...I guess you can get those in states that aren't run by the Orwellians.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11535752)

The problems I'm having at DXB are more a function of my mistaken choice of the Small World option. If we had a Full World, I could run DXB to Baghdad or something to eat up hours.

ETA: Regarding the 757 assertion, the only city in continental Europe that cannot be reached by a 737 is DUB. My 737's in DXB can also make SIN.

Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11535916)

If I was buying a gun, it would be the Barrett M107 .50 Caliber sniper rifle.

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11535920)

For a handgun permit? Pass the course, go to Department of Safety, prove you are a U.S. citizen, and get fingerprinted for a multi-agency background check (includes mental health).

For a handgun purchase? Go to the store, prove identity, pass the background check (includes mental health), and get fingerprinted.

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11535920)

Situations like that are an absolute shame - those with criminal intent and wearing body armor aren't going to follow any laws anyway. And one of the first things taught to those lawfully carrying in most states is "defense of a third party" - the use of deadly force is authorized to protect others and stop this type of situation. Those who carry legally understand the legal liability and responsibilities inherent.

Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11535938)

I have no idea when he purchased the gun he used and think it's irrelevant (a quick consultation of google shows that his guns were registered and legal).

For the record, I'm not anti-gun at all, but I'm anti things like what happened in Binghamton. I don't know if the situation could have been prevented, but I'm all for safety-nets that don't impinge on our civil liberties, as outlined in the Constitution. Note, however that the right to bear arms as a legal provision defined by the Supreme Court is for Self Defense purposes. What happened in Binghamton was not self defense. I recognize that it's impossible to know someone's intentions when they purchase a fire arm.

However, I personally know someone who's life was saved because they couldn't buy a gun without a wait period. During that period their erratic behavior caught the attention of enough people that they were provided the help they needed.

[/omni] (sorry)

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11535940)

Can't get the 33 round magazine - that's a restricted purchase ...

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11535958)

I look forward to doing a full world next round. For one, the learning curve will be over for many of us & I think we will see many try to emulate live airlines.

Good stuff!

Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 11535973)

Huh, I didn't think a 737 could go EU - DXB. I stand corrected and shall purchase one and add the route. ^

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11536017)

Unfortunately I think we are going to see a lot more of these tragic shootings that, despite my liberal tenancies, I do not think can be avoided with any amount of legislation. Beyond the silly copy cat crap, there is such a high level of desperation in our world that people are going to resolve with desperate measures. It is sad on so many levels that seemingly fine citizens are making tragic decisions....

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11535978)

Don't be this guy...

One of the greatest firearm YouTubes EVER.

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11536079)

At the end of the video they say "no more iron...", were they really shooting at iron plates? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11536109)

Steel. They're called "witness plates" and are used in competitive handgun shooting, because a handgun round will create a bearing of witness to the plate being hit; i.e. marking of some sort. High-powered rifle rounds have far too much kinetic energy to use these things at the short distance he was using them at...a military sniper on a .50 can explode a human head at several thousand yards, and this dipstick had functionally the same bullet set up to strike a steel plate 100 yards downrange.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11536073)

When you've already put 30 downrange, do the other three really make a difference? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11536154)

Yeah, that was my point. My buddies in Iraq told me that the snipers who use .50s there are not to engage "hardened" targets closer than 200 yards due to ricochet. But from what you posted, that may not be true.

I think the SPR Mk12 is one of the more interesting looking guns out there.

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11536186)

Can carry as many magazines as desired - just have to drop one or more. If I'm ever in a situation where I have to drop even a 10 ...

Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11535743)

I wouldn't be surprised if, to accommodate the request of their FC passenger, they actually have a mallard wandering around the FCT. "Ein Schwimmen Hunchen fur Herr rolov."

Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 11536272)

he might like the swimming chicken better. </pedantry>

Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 11536272)

I too work for a subsidiary of a giant German conglomerate and there must be some utility from that sometime.