View Full Version : Your State pride firearms/tactical Photos
Iraq Ninja
09-01-09, 10:20
I thought it would be fun to start a thread of photos showing your pride in your State.
Only rule is that it has to contain a State name or flag with a firearm, military, or tactical subject matter. If you don't have any pride in your State... time to move :).
For example, a photo of you at a training course with a State flag on your chest rig...
Or something like this...
http://www.whiteman.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/web/060526-F-3849K-008.jpg
Here is mine, taken near Al Hillah last month.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/Iraqninja/dmwt.jpg
Is that a hairy ass crack on your video screen?:confused::D
I love my state so much I never leave it. :p
Good idea on the flag thing though, just in case I ever go train out of state I'd like to slap a flag patch on my gear.
I've seen two t-shirts I thought were perfect. One my friend used to wear when we went up to punk-rock shows in Atlanta that said "**** you we're from Florida" (wish I could find one of those today). The other was a picture of a gun from the muzzle end that said "Florida, see it like a native".
Iraq Ninja
09-02-09, 07:03
LOL.
The ass crack on the video monitor is our rhino bar. It is supposed to be extended out in front of the vehicle. In theory, if your have a passive IR IED, the bar will set it off first, saving your ass... so I guess it is an ass crack...
Terminal Effect
09-02-09, 07:15
Iraq Ninja,
thank you for the great pics. I have been following your posts with great curiosity.
Could you please tell me if that SUV is armored, and with what? Would you not rather be in e.g. an Abrams?
Best regards and most of all STAY SAFE!
-Dave
Iraq Ninja
09-02-09, 07:48
Yes, a B6 rated Toyota Land Cruiser. We all have armored vehicles these days. It can take a blast, but an EFP will go right thru most armor these days.
I like the LC, because it allows us to go off road on dirt tracks that the military doesn't use. They normally stay on designated MSRs and ASRs, and that is where the bad guys put out the IEDs.
When we talk with the locals, they often ask where I am from. I always answer "Texas" and they always smile and talk about cowboys and John Wayne. I doubt they even know where New Jersey is :)
Outlander Systems
09-02-09, 08:12
This thread will be great. I want to see a picture of Rob pistol-whipping a gator, with an orange in his non-dominant hand, in front of Epcot.
Rob: Did you ever happen to go to the 513 Club in Atlanta?
You can be sure he'll have on a yellow visor. Just wait and see what he does when he gains the gators compliance.:p
diving dave
09-02-09, 10:30
Well. I'm out. Rainbow flags and any thing tactical dont mix. I hate California.
Well. I'm out. Rainbow flags and any thing tactical dont mix. I hate California.
We have this?
http://nfranco.smugmug.com/photos/637580557_M2yD7-M.jpg
The_War_Wagon
09-02-09, 11:56
Need a crossed NC and 3rd National Flag design on something. A receiver WOULD be pretty cool. :cool:
Is that a hairy ass crack on your video screen?:confused::D
Lord only knows what was going through your mind when you made that "observation". :rolleyes:
Anyhow, I have nothing to contribute to this thread being from NJ.
We have this?
http://nfranco.smugmug.com/photos/637580557_M2yD7-M.jpg
And once built into a black powder muzzle loader it will be the perfect California gun.
:D
I just realized that I do have a lower with the Florida Defensive Carbine Club logo on it.
Had to look for one. :)
Hooking in, for a helo shooting session.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd60/SSDSurf/SWAT/IMG_11252.jpg
One of my pilot buddies, showing his love of Texas....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Metroliner/FT.jpg
Rob: Did you ever happen to go to the 513 Club in Atlanta?
You mean the 688 Club?
Terminal Effect
09-03-09, 02:21
Yes, a B6 rated Toyota Land Cruiser. We all have armored vehicles these days. It can take a blast, but an EFP will go right thru most armor these days.
I like the LC, because it allows us to go off road on dirt tracks that the military doesn't use. They normally stay on designated MSRs and ASRs, and that is where the bad guys put out the IEDs.
When we talk with the locals, they often ask where I am from. I always answer "Texas" and they always smile and talk about cowboys and John Wayne. I doubt they even know where New Jersey is :)
-Thank you for the reply, sir. It is appreciated. Would it be alright to PM you?- I have some more questions regarding armored vehicles, tactics, arms, misc. but I do not want to do it on this thread.
Thank you.
Dave
thopkins22
09-03-09, 10:19
Flag is cut off.:(
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr130/thopkins22/100_0521.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr130/thopkins22/100_0520.jpg
Iraq Ninja
09-03-09, 10:46
That looks like Paul Howe's flag at the student bunk house.
Had to look for one. :)
Hooking in, for a helo shooting session.
Is it bad that I instantly recognize that as Travis Haley's rifle and that MUST be a Magpul class, right?
thopkins22
09-03-09, 11:53
That looks like Paul Howe's flag at the student bunk house.
Sure is.
shooter521
09-03-09, 15:02
Neat thread idea!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/shooter521/EAG%20Pistol%202009/P1010009.jpg
The shirt is from http://www.ingunowners.com. The text inside the State of Indiana reads: "The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State." - Indiana State Constitution, Article 1 Section 32
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/shooter521/ISSMC%202008/mark_gear_2008.jpg
Top morale patch is the Indiana state flag
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/shooter521/ISSMC%202008/mark_gear_2008.jpg
Is that a converted Mac?
shooter521
09-03-09, 20:53
Is that a converted Mac?
That's my subgun match setup; it's an M-11/9 with a 10.5" upper and a slowfire bolt (thus the need for the M4 stock). There's a pic in one of the NFA threads of the same gun with a short upper and a Gemtech MultiMount.
FOB Rescorla, Farah, Afghanistan circa 2005
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9732501-lg.jpg
Man, I need to find a Virginia patch for my gear
Is it bad that I instantly recognize that as Travis Haley's rifle and that MUST be a Magpul class, right?Don't know if it is good or bad, but it is Travis' rifle. This pic was prior to his employment with Magpul. Our unit does a helo shoot about 3-4 times a year. Didn't really know Travis at that time, but a friend / coworker asked if he could bring Travis by and if we could test out his sling rig that he was working on, for helo shoots. I don't think he really expected to get some trigger time in our bird, but of course I hooked him up with a ride and some trigger time, and I got a really cool video and some pictures out of it, thanks to Travis. He really was a very nice and helpful guy, and because of his own practical experience, he had some sound advice that we benefited from.
I am quite sure that his helo platform shooting class is solid.
I wanna shoot from a helicopter...damn...:(
torquemada055
09-04-09, 00:48
My last helicopter shoot was in early 82 off the Belleau Woods. Kind of miss being so young now that I am retired and rehabbing a new knee after surgery on July 28th.
My buddy from page one, showing off his flying skills....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbsXj6p4is
For anyone else that got inspired by this thread, I just ordered some FL patches from this site.
http://www.omlpatches.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=27&zenid=ea344d303e60d7c109c8406c17910384
I'll post up when they get here.
EzGoingKev
09-04-09, 18:26
I am from MA.
I not only don't have any state pride but cringe when people find out that is where I am from.
I am from MA.
I not only don't have any state pride but cringe when people find out that is where I am from.
Damn! I was just gonna post the same thing!! I need to get out of the "Commonwealth"..... :mad:
SWATcop556
09-05-09, 01:18
For those of us lucky to be in the great state of Texas we are fortunate to have a lot of patches for state pride. Larue also make a patch set that does this quite nicely. I'll have to get a picture of my rig with my Larue Texas/Dillo patches.
Titleist: it is extremely sad that you can recognize Travis' rifle in a grainy photo, but I give you props anyways. :cool:
SWATcop556
09-05-09, 01:20
That looks like Paul Howe's flag at the student bunk house.
Ahhhh......the bunk house. :cool:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/LOWERS/SUPERIOR-S.jpg
cougar_guy04
09-05-09, 16:34
For anyone else that got inspired by this thread, I just ordered some FL patches from this site.
http://www.omlpatches.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=27&zenid=ea344d303e60d7c109c8406c17910384
I'll post up when they get here.
Curious to see them. I might order a couple from there if they turn out to be quality stuff.
I am from MA.
I not only don't have any state pride but cringe when people find out that is where I am from.
I know the feeling. I was born in Indiana, but raised 20 miles from the border in Illinois.
I just tell people I'm a Hoosier . . . I can't stand to tell them I'm from Illinois because the inevitable follow-up question is, "Where in Chicago?"
EzGoingKev
09-05-09, 17:02
Damn! I was just gonna post the same thing!! I need to get out of the "Commonwealth"..... :mad:
As soon as I can line up some employment in another state I am gone.
For anyone else that got inspired by this thread, I just ordered some FL patches from this site.
http://www.omlpatches.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=27&zenid=ea344d303e60d7c109c8406c17910384
I'll post up when they get here.
Thanks for the link Rob. All three Florida patches look pretty sweet
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/keesh47/OSUBOLTLOWER02.jpg
QuietShootr
09-05-09, 21:24
The shirt is from http://www.ingunowners.com.
I really wish you wouldn't expose out-of-staters to that bunch of boobs. That site is the short-bus crowd of gun owners in Indiana.
I really wish you wouldn't expose out-of-staters to that bunch of boobs. That site is the short-bus crowd of gun owners in Indiana.
Aww! Did someone take your seat and make you walk behind the bus again? Darned short bus bullies.
I really wish you wouldn't expose out-of-staters to that bunch of boobs. That site is the short-bus crowd of gun owners in Indiana.
There are a lot of fine people who'll take offence to that statement
QuietShootr
09-06-09, 13:25
Then, I apologize to those three.
GLOCKMASTER
09-06-09, 13:27
Class photo from our first ever three day patrol rifle school.
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n355/STR8SHTER/RifleClass08.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/chest%20rig%20prototype/Image00004-1.jpg
GLOCKMASTER
01-17-10, 07:19
Which one are you?
First row, far right, kneeling in khaki trousers and black shirt.
First row, far right, kneeling in khaki trousers and black shirt.
Total thread hijack...
were these issue rifles or personal purchase? They all look the same, so I'm assuming issue? Any insight as to the choice to stick with irons?
(if you prefer to PM to avoid the threadjack that's fine. I posted publicly because I thought others might be curious)
We're doing our part here in the Commonwealth!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee64/oclvtrek/100_7934.jpg
:D
LOL.
The ass crack on the video monitor is our rhino bar. It is supposed to be extended out in front of the vehicle. In theory, if your have a passive IR IED, the bar will set it off first, saving your ass... so I guess it is an ass crack...
We used to keep two Iraqi gun trucks in the lead as rhinos. :D
Wish I had some photos showing state pride but we were to consumed with National pride.
lawusmc0844
01-17-10, 11:07
I got no love for CA at all, our flag should have the sickle & hammer in place of the star, or flown upside down to show what a joke it has become. Once I get out of the Marine Corps, I am out of CA too!
I love my state so much I never leave it. :p
Good idea on the flag thing though, just in case I ever go train out of state I'd like to slap a flag patch on my gear.
I've seen two t-shirts I thought were perfect. One my friend used to wear when we went up to punk-rock shows in Atlanta that said "**** you we're from Florida" (wish I could find one of those today). The other was a picture of a gun from the muzzle end that said "Florida, see it like a native".
Foul Mouth Shirts (http://www.foulmouthshirts.com/New-Shirts/****-YOU-IM-FROM-FLORIDA-T-SHIRT.htm)
There ya go. :D
-B
Outlander Systems
01-17-10, 11:35
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/chest%20rig%20prototype/Image00004-1.jpg
Rob, is that custom-patch you were trying to get put together a while back?
Got a closeup?
Rob, is that custom-patch you were trying to get put together a while back?
Got a closeup?
best I can do. not custom. ordered one tan, one green, one full color from http://www.omlpatches.com/
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/chest%20rig%20prototype/USGrunt03.jpg
Outlander Systems
01-17-10, 11:56
None too shabby. I need to look into getting one of the OD GA flags.
They make you check your state pride at the door.:(
Ridge_Runner_5
01-17-10, 14:25
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/1732/gadsden.jpg
we have these:
http://img.geocaching.com/cache/03b3e918-53ab-400a-a944-00aa2d97a115.jpg
Here's a picture we took of myself and some my other brother firefighters from Ohio who were deployed to Iraq with the 3/25 Marines in 2005. 3/25 is a USMCR infantry battalion with companies in Brookpark, Columbus, and Akron Ohio (plus Buffalo NY and Moundsville WV)
The picture was featured on the cover of the Ohio Prefessional Fire Fighters magazine after we returned home.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc26/mattffemtp/OAPFF_in_Iraq.jpg
Mr. Goodtimes
01-17-10, 22:17
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/chest%20rig%20prototype/Image00004-1.jpg
Damn dude, you could pass for DEVGRU!!!!
Outlander Systems
01-18-10, 19:19
Damn dude, you could pass for DEVGRU!!!!
Negative. He doesn't have a bottle of Bombay in his hand.
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