Not sure how accurate this is but it’s interesting.
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This is an outdoor motion detector which sends an audio transmission on the MURS band (151 to 154mhz). It says “Alert Zone 1” several times. You can also program it for a zone 2, 3 or 4 to tell one area from another. More than one can be programmed for the same zone. I think these might be good to keep watch on remote areas around farms and similar areas. Dakota Alert is sending me one for demo at the meeting so more on this later. The retail price is $159 and they run on 6 AA batteries. We ham operators won’t need the HT. See it here http://www.dakotaalert.com/catb2b1/index.php?cPath=36_37
I stopped at the Dunn/Erwin Walmart yesterday with the intention of buying some 12 guage buck shot. I wanted a case but all they had was 1 box of 5 shells. The clerk scanned the box to check order status and said “We have several cases on order” then she paused and said “but the warehouse shows out”. Also 22 Long Rifle ammo is usually available by the 50 round box and some bulk pack with around 350 to 400 rounds. The store had about 5 types of 22LR in the 50 round boxes but the only bulk packs were 1600 round CCI Minimag copper plated Round Nose for $98. I did buy the 1600 round box and the last box of 12 guage buckshot to put away. I like CCI 22 ammo and get very good results from it. I DO avoid Remington 22 ammo. My Ruger 22/45 pistol gets about a 1 to 2 percent misfire rate with Remington.
Those of you who know me know that I reload/remanufactor most of my ammunition but that option is not available for 22 Rimfire so store purchase is the only option. I also reload 12 and 20 guage birdshot but buckshot is more difficult and I’d rather just buy it. Also, for me, buckshot is a self defense round and for self defense situations, including conceiled carry weapons, I believe that factory ammo is best. Not because of reliability, reloads properly done are at least as reliable as factory ammo and possibly even more reliable. I’ve heard of reloads causing legal complications if used in self defense. We saw the same shortages 4 years ago at election time.
Bright Lights and Quiet Nights with Aladdin Lamps!
The fine folks over at Aladdin Lamps want to make sure we have bright lights and quiet nights with their fine selection of lights. They have been gracious to share with the jars prep net a chance to purchase a timeless classic at a reduced price. I am sure we will hear more. Feel free to browse their different styles.
Good News for JARS members. FTA, Firearms Training Associates Inc of Garner is offering JARS members a $25 discount for their Concealed Carry Handgun Class. You must call and schedule on the phone though, the website can’t process the discount. This is a 12 hour course to qualify you for a North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit. The regular price is $125 and with the JARS discount it’s $100. That’s a 20% discount. Less than $10 an hour for professional training is a pretty good price. The last I heard there were class openings for October, November and December but that’s subject to change. Remember, schedule via phone for the discount and have your membership card available when you go. Membership and card issues and questions must go through Mike Callum KD4UJC