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Nathan Love
10 years ago

Hey Jack,

You asked what to do for a Tuesday show, and I was hoping you’d do a segment on how to choose a water softener. I suppose you could also make the show about wells, pumps, filters, and all the other nuances that us “country bumpkins” encounter. It also could benefit those considering moving out to the sticks. The only information I really find about water softeners is from companies trying to sell them. Maybe one of the expert council members could lend their insight? Thanks for the awesome work brother!

Nate

Armatus Cive
Armatus Cive
10 years ago

Hi Jack,
My understanding of NFA items such as SBR’s is that the stamp for the SBR is registered to the firearm which in the case of AR’s that would be the lower. AR uppers are not considered firearms and don’t get stamps. That’s why when you get the SBR stamp the receiver to which it is registered must be engraved to indicate it’s a SBR. AR uppers with barrels less than 16 inches in length can only be legally put on SBR AR lowers or Pistol AR lowers. Also, any pistol to which you want to attach a stock, such as a RONI, must have a SBR stamp if the barrel length ends up being is less than 16 inches in the end.
A.C.

Beechnut
Beechnut
10 years ago
Reply to  Armatus Cive

Jack,

Armatus Cive is correct.

For rifles, they must have an overall length of 26″ AND a barrel length of no shorter than 16″. If either of these is false, it must be registered as an SBR.

For pistols, they can have as long a barrel as you like, they just can’t have a stock. (few other restrictions like forward mounted pistol grips, etc…)

So for the AR system, Uppers can be swapped around at will, as long as you are staying within the restrictions allowed for that lower. You can take your 7.5″ pistol upper, and put it on your SBR lower. You can take your 16″ rifle upper, and put it on your pistol.

And yes the SIG armbrace has been a game changer for the AR Pistol market.

Agoraculture
Agoraculture
10 years ago
Reply to  Armatus Cive

Jack, if you are going to Liberty Forum, I would love to do a machinegun shoot. I have two M-16s and a suppressor.
The NFA does not regulate machinegun barrel length and it is perfectly legal to put a short barreled upper on a full length full-auto M16.
I built a pistol with a SIG Armbrace and a 10.5” double chrome lined Noveske N4 that I also shoot on my M16 A1 Carbine. I also used a LAWS Tactical Folding Stock Adapter to fold the pistol’s buffer tube extension. It is a sweet, compact package, ideal for a backpack. Bryan Black reviewed it on his website. The extra weight of the LAWS bolt carrier extension helps with short barreled cycling.
The Roni is sold by MSB supporter, Black Dragon Tactical. Devin is an excellent supporter of the community and a stand-up guy. There is a pistol-only version of the Roni (no shoulder stock, no NFA). Alternatively, one could buy an aftermarket 16” Glock barrel and make the carbine not subject to the NFA (if the overall length with stock extended is more than 26”- I haven’t measured).
CAUTION – the ATF has a policy of “constructive possession” where they will prosecute someone for violating the NFA if they only have the parts that could be used to build a NFA firearm without the paperwork. Make sure that you receive your ATF approved stamped Form 1 and have it in hand before you order the parts to complete your project. Some parts are ok to possess without the stamp and some are not. Also, it is unlawful to assemble a pistol from a rifle receiver. I recommend getting very familiar with all the NFA regulations.
There are some exotic AR/M16 uppers that the ATF regulates as Title 1 firearms, but those are few and far between. These exotic designs are submitted to the ATF for approval and, if they can make it fire without the lower, then it is considered a regulated firearm. The manufacturer of these custom uppers would know.
I have only fired full-auto about 3 or 4 times in the past decade, maybe shooting 300-500 rounds, total. I only bring out the full-autos to impress my friends and when they are providing the ammo. I am thinking of selling one to start my business….nah, that’s crazy talk! My M16s have been a great investment – up 297% in 12 years!
A suppressor is itself registered by the NFA and can be swapped around guns at will. I have a 5.56 Gemtech Halo that clamps onto NATO-spec flash hiders. I use it on my Steyr AUG, AR15 builds and M16s. My 5.56 suppressor was a mistake. I still have to wear hearing protection when using it and I damaged my hearing when I did not wear hearing protection. 5.56 is hard to load subsonic and won’t cycle the action. It is the ballistic equivalent of a .22lr. Also, you can’t fire .22lr out of a 5.56 suppressor or it will get filled with lead and debris, requiring ATF paperwork so that it can be returned to the factory to cut it open, clean it and re-weld it shut. Another mistake I made was a Lightning Link that shattered and messing around with manufacturers that don’t build close to mil-spec. Go for a quality registered receiver or factory-produced M16.
I also recommend a NFA Trust. There are many advantages to holding firearms in a trust. Don’t put all firearms in a trust, if there is a mass confiscation. The regulations are expected to change in January and a CLEO background check on those on the trust will be required. A trust can be set up for $79 from 199trust and they take Bitcoins.
Disclaimer- I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV. I just like guns and want to stay out of trouble.

RD
RD
10 years ago
Reply to  Agoraculture

Agoraculture:
I was listening to this episode on the drive home from meeting with the family. You hit on just about everything I was going to bring up.

I’d also suggest (for anyone looking to get into anything NFA related) taking a look at the NFA Handbook that the BATFE publishes. It’s not the most thrilling read, but it will help out with clearing up questions people have:
http://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/firearms-industry/guides/publications-firearms-national-firearms-act-handbook

I’ll throw in my disclaimer as well: I am not a lawyer, just a shooter and someone who has worked in the industry with a manufacturer with their Type 10 SOT since 2008. Staying out of the ATF’s crosshairs is an important part of the business (no pun intended).

Armatus Cive
Armatus Cive
10 years ago

Jack,
I would like to hear a segment on when, why and how to sell the gold in our investment portfolio.

Agoraculture
Agoraculture
10 years ago
Reply to  Armatus Cive

Is a loss on the sale of physical gold tax-deductible? What is required to document the cost-basis?

John Pugliano had a fascinating show where he said that it is not far-fetched to see $900 gold as the price of an ounce of gold is traditionally around 15 times the price of a barrel of oil.

Stay away from those “Cash for Gold” places. They will give you pennies on the dollar. Shop around at reputable coin dealers, including the big online dealers.

I vote for the 30 Businesses show for Tuesday.

Insidious
Insidious
10 years ago

how about a show on:
The ‘Adequacy of Loss-Absorbing Capacity of Global Systemically Important Banks in Resolution’ Bill!

(thank you congress!)

jk. not really something to think about during the holidays.. ;-p

Lukkas
Lukkas
10 years ago

My suggestion for Tuesday is a show (perhaps with Nick’s input) on breeding fruit tree varieties for varied conditions.

Lukkas
Lukkas
10 years ago
Reply to  Lukkas

Slight correction, Fruit Tree Cultivars.

shane
10 years ago

Anything permaculture or business

shane
10 years ago

no better yet what to do this winter to get ready for spring planting. Winter Gardening Projects

David T.
David T.
10 years ago
Reply to  shane

I agree with shane on getting ready for spring planting and what to do now… good idea for a show

BigSkyHunter
BigSkyHunter
10 years ago
Reply to  shane

I’d also like to hear a new show about getting ready for spring planting, seed starting, soil cubes, new varieties of vegetables that you (or Nine Mile Farm) are going to try, and flowers/plants that attract pollinators and good bugs.

TXGal
TXGal
10 years ago

What Shane said^
Business ideas for streams of income for single women/older women/disabled/from the homestead. LOVE the Backyard Nursery idea and making plans NOW to make it happen. Sadly, I don’t feel I’m entrepreneurial at all/enough, BUT I think I can do the Backward Nursery! Thanks so much for ALL you do! My favorite podcast!

Lukkas
Lukkas
10 years ago

On the subject of Cornish Cross, I’ve read of people online who raised them under free range minimal feed conditions and they successfully reproduced. Theoretically if one could pull that off over the course of a number of generations couldn’t they select a breed with similar qualities (minus the hybrid vigor) eventually the same way one stabilizes an open-pollinated variety from fertile hybrid plants?

Lukkas
Lukkas
10 years ago

Isn’t lard or tallow a whole lot easier [and arguably healthier] cooking oil to produce than sunflower seed oil?

Frank
Frank
10 years ago

About the NFA items:

Machine guns have no regulation regarding barrel length. No need for an extra stamp there. If you want a short machine gun just buy a short upper or cannibalize a pistol AR.

You cannot register an upper only as an SBR anyway. Only lowers can be registered as such.

You can put a suppressor on a machine gun, but obviously the suppressor needs its own stamp for you to own it in the first place.

Dave
Dave
10 years ago

About the aquaponics backup: If you already have a charger and inverter that will run your system you could hook them up to a “Go Power! TS-30 30 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch” which is hooked to grid power for primary. These run about $80 on Amazon. The Royal Power inverter is easier and looks a bit nicer though.

Brian
Brian
10 years ago
Reply to  Dave

Another option Mr. Harris did not mention is the Tripp Lite line of inverter chargers. (Also available on Amazon in a variety of sizes) As a result of this podcast, I built a backup system powered by a Tripp Lite 750W inverter/20A charger. It costs $290, so they run a little more than the Royals, but are rated at 150% capacity for an hour, and 200% capacity for motor startups.

Until the zombies arrive, the system’s day job is as a UPS for the home computer network. The transfer from mains power to battery and back is quick and smooth enough that no device realizes anything has changed. It has been in service for about 6 months, so far, so good.

I have no affiliation with Tripp Lite, but it’s obvious I’m a fan.

Mike from NH
10 years ago

Talking about breeding Rangers for replacement/experimentation I’m hoping to do so this spring. You can actually see a picture of my Red Ranger rooster here http://bit.ly/1xybtK5 we kept him and several hens to see what their offspring will look like, just like the experiment Jack described.

Mike from NH
10 years ago

I will segregate them closer to spring to make sure we end up with unsullied results and I’ll be posting updates as progress occurs so I’m sure I’ll remember to email you with more pics and info then.

Of our 50 male Rangers this year 2 were females and the rest were all very uniform in their red plumage. In years past I’ve seen females as light (or even blonder) than Goldie and as red as a Rhode Island Red on the other extreme. His distinctive coloring certainly made him a lot easier to keep an eye on but his behavior was what I was mainly worried about.

Andrew aka stash
Andrew aka stash
10 years ago

Please do a show expounding on your formula for super soil which included ingredients like hort. molasses, straw, compost, leaves, cornmeal, etc. or just a show focused on soil health in general. Ooooh and please defend your choice to not include worms (worm castings) in your formula. Ahhhh the injustice! Haha. Or do a show on composting worms, please. Thanks!

andrew aka stash
andrew aka stash
10 years ago

you didnt include it ( worm castings) in your recipe in the episode that you gave your recipe for super soil.

Lukkas
Lukkas
10 years ago

Maybe he’s expecting the rest of the stuff in the soil to attract plenty of worms to deliver the castings themselves? (If this recipe is for potted plants then obviously I’m wrong here.)

Lukkas
Lukkas
10 years ago

Could you link to the episode in with that recipe Andrew?

Andrew aka stash
Andrew aka stash
10 years ago

Episode 1471 21:30listener question Jessie from Nebraska. You gave a formula for “super soil.” You mentioned worms in the beginning but not included in the recipe.

Chad
Chad
10 years ago

I could not agree more you Jack on the N. Korea and Cuba thing. The whole thing is just bizarre and I turned on the tv this morning and it was like some strange parallel universe. Weird in every freaking way!

Ms. Albatross
Ms. Albatross
10 years ago

Suggestion for Tuesday’s show. On Episode 1418, you said might someday do a show called “30 businesses that could be established with little to no capital on a part-time basis” if enough people asked for it. Quite of few of us did. I’d still love to hear it.

Ron
Ron
10 years ago
Reply to  Ms. Albatross

I second that.

Carol
Carol
10 years ago
Reply to  Ron

I third that!

TXGal
TXGal
10 years ago
Reply to  Ms. Albatross

Ditto!!

Sean in Florida
Sean in Florida
10 years ago
Reply to  TXGal

This one gets my vote. It could help a lot of folks setup an additional income stream. Thinking of entrepreneur opportunities is a good way to go into the new year. Tick tock.

Agoraculture
Agoraculture
10 years ago
Reply to  Ms. Albatross

I like it! I need to start a business (while I look for a job) whether I find employment or not. I am completely out of ideas. I am just hitting a mental wall.

The Gary Vaynerchuck clip from 2008, played on TSP a few weeks back was an inspiration!

Karim
Karim
10 years ago

On Sony, public memory is short.. this is the company that discreetly put rootkits on music cds they sold so they could have a backdoor in customer computers. .. and they were never punished in any way. I for one hope everything is leaked and they go under, could not have happened to a more deserving (except maybe Monsanto) company.

Janxster
Janxster
10 years ago

Steven Harris mentioned getting gc2 batteries from sam’s club. I only see a Duracell and an energizer on their web site. Both have negative reviews for longevity. Does anyone have experience or comments with these?

Corey
Corey
10 years ago

I have a Suggestion for Tuesday’s show. I would like to hear an old fashion rant like you used to do on your 50 mile commute to work and back. I kind of miss them once and a while.

Stan
Stan
10 years ago

Getting a 404 error when trying to go to http://www.battery1234.com/ anyone else having this problem?

(The New) Mike Cornwell
Reply to  Stan

Just tried. Works for me.