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Norse, Impressive picture; you should have been in the 1880s! Love all the clips. Particularly impressed by the guy capping off 20 rounds with four different pistols. And I want to put in a good word for the flamingo glock - pull one of those and you'll probably gain 10 seconds until the bad guy stops laughing....

the level of absolute scum you have to be to steal from search and rescue is insane. lowest of the low. their punishment should be 10000 hours of volunteer work on search and rescue teams.

I wouldn't. Revolvers tend to be heavier, to boot. Their main advantage is not leaving brass at the scene of a crime for the police and courts to use against you.

I've mentioned in the past that this was coming. Now I'm pleased to share that the project has officially launched. Please pass this information along to any who might have interesting specimens to offer: Study of Allegedly Morphologically Anomalous Samples The initial intake survey to offer samples is available online at: https://csc-rc.cvm.ncsu.edu/surveys/?s=7R9HACAJMHH47J9N For those who wish to contribute (which could help us to test more samples and conduct deeper analyses), a tax-deductible gift to NC State University can be made here (select "Science, Society, and the Strange"): https://go.ncsu.edu/ges_donate [Note that many employers will match any donation to NC State University. See instructions at the bottom of the page.] Thank you!

Linking back to the news article section that is rarely read re: the need to support the gofundme for Skamania SAR that lost a treasure trove of rescue equipment post-recovery of diseased BF outdoorsmen the other day. They have a gofundme on this thread here at the BFF. From the gofundme description: URGENT: Help Us Rebuild After Devastating Theft Two nights ago, after completing a grueling 3-day mission starting Christmas morning to recover the remains of two lost hikers, thieves targeted our Search and Rescue team. While our exhausted volunteers were finally resting at home, our storage yard was broken into. Thieves cut through a 10-foot barbed wire fence and stole critical lifesaving equipment from our trailers. While we are proudly affiliated with the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, our Search and Rescue organization is a completely independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We receive no funding from federal, state, or local governments. Every piece of equipment, every training, and every mission is made possible by generous donations from supporters like you. All of our rescuers are 100% volunteers with no paid staff. The loss is devastating. Over the past 8 weeks, we’ve responded to 7 missions, but now we are struggling to remain mission-ready. The stolen items include: First Responder grade equipment for technical rope rescue Equipment for packaging patients in a litter An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Custom wilderness medical kits for remote emergencies Rescue kits for hypothermic patients Generators and other critical tools Projector for training Other essential rescue equipment This expensive First Responder equipment isn’t just “gear”—it’s what enables us to save lives. Without it, we risk being unable to respond to emergencies like stranded hikers, river rescues, or fallen climbers. Our SAR team has faced significant challenges in securing insurance coverage. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to find a broker willing to insure us due to the small size of our team and the specialized nature of our operations. As a result, our equipment is not insured. What Additional Funding Above Our Goal Will Support: Any donations exceeding our immediate goal to replace stolen equipment will be invested in further strengthening our Search and Rescue capabilities and strengthening our storage facility security to prevent future thefts, including reinforced barriers, surveillance systems, and alarm systems. Every dollar beyond the goal helps us better serve our community and protect lives. Your incredible generosity and support make all the difference! Who We Are: We are Skamania County Search and Rescue, an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. While we work alongside the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, we receive no government funding. Every mission, every piece of equipment, and every training is made possible by donations from generous supporters like you. Our team consists of 40 volunteers who selflessly donate their own time, money, and personal equipment. Specialty teams include ground search, technical ropes rescue, swiftwater rescue, medical, drones, K9s, eMotos. Our area of responsibility ranges from the Columbia River Gorge to areas north of Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams in Southwest Washington, 1,683 square miles of rugged mountainous terrain. How You Can Help: Donate Today: Your donation will directly replace the stolen equipment so we can continue saving lives. Spread the Word: Share this story with your friends, family, and community. Our most recent mission: https://apnews.com/article/sasquatch-search-men-die-washington-oregon-3ab2a21c723e96f327b1f3fa53a1658e Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/scsosar If you have any information about the burglary, please contact the Skamania County Sheriff's Office at [phone redacted] (CASE#: 24-09035). Every dollar counts. With your help, we can rebuild and ensure no call for help goes unanswered. Thank you for standing with us during this critical time. #SCSOSAR #SearchAndRescue #DonateToSaveLives #SearchAndRescue #SCSOSAR #SupportSAR #DonateToSaveLives #LifesavingEquipment #CommunitySupport #MissionReady #RescueTeam #NonprofitSupport #OutdoorSafety #SARVolunteers #HelpUsHelpOthers #GiveBack #SaveLivesTogether #SkamaniaCounty #SoOthersMayLive

Wear this from ASAT camo and you will gain more than 10 seconds.

No. The defective humans should not be close to any SAR scenario. They should be taken to the deepest, darkest place of Skamania county, relieved of all electronics, fire starters, foot ware, socks and doused with vegetable oil. Skamania County bush justice. I donated. People are good at falling off of cliffs, going over waterfalls and getting lost. Very few are able to execute self extraction. The equipment is not common and they will make errors.

GLOCK!!!??? Git a rope! 🤣

C'mon now! One can even get Glocks in designer colors and themes. How about a flamingo theme? Even teenage girls couldn't resist this level of beauty!

Copying and pasting what I posted elsewhere: I went to find more information about the situation and discovered that the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team (which is a private, non-profit organization) had a bunch of their gear stolen the day after they spent three days over Christmas looking for these two hikers. Having been inspired by articles I found here on the forums to join a S&R team and having been on several grueling searches, this really makes me want to bring back keel-hauling. If anyone can support that group, you can find the link on Facebook. I can tell you that in addition to the time, S&R volunteers often invest a lot of their own money so, as with the S&R motto, that others may live. To expand upon this, very many S&R teams are unpaid volunteers. While a few of these have benefactors and can provide uniform cold weather gear and the necessary extraction and medical equipment, a lot live hand to mouth. Since they're often smaller and not visible every day (like volunteer fire departments, e.g.,), they're low on people's priority for donations. I've hit the go-fund-me page for this team (again, they have a page on Facebook) and I'm sure that they will appreciate any support that anyone can offer.

Thanks for the feedback; I don't expect to ever have to use either other than for target practice. Well, I was going to post a response to this, but it would quickly veer into Tar Pit territory, so I just upvoted you instead.