Well, ill be hanging up my tools soon...
by rob 
, Thursday, September 15, 2016, 13:46 (2930 days ago)
Sorta...got hired by Campus Security for level three commissioned security officer. Waiting in line for drug test as I type. I'm starving to death, hungry, famished, and waiting....did I say I was hungry?!?!?
Assuming it's what you wanted, congratulations!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, September 16, 2016, 06:43 (2929 days ago) @ rob
The position, of course, not the hunger. What do/did you do prior to this?
Assuming it's what you wanted, congratulations!
by rob , Friday, September 16, 2016, 08:05 (2929 days ago) @ Hoot
Definitely what I wanted. I've been a professional auto mechanic for 31 years and I'm pretty well tired of it. Hopefully, now maybe I can get to where I enjoy working on my own stuff again:) A gunsmith friend of mine told me not to be a gunsmith if you enjoy shooting because it will ruin your hobby. I think he's absolutely right. I used to be a car nut and now I pretty much don't want anything to do with them. This security officer job will be a much welcome change.
Good. I'm happy for you.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, September 16, 2016, 08:43 (2929 days ago) @ rob
Rereading my post, it sounds sort of negative. Sorry, I didn't mean it that way.
31 years is a long run at most jobs. The change will probably be appreciated. I used to be a bit of a gear-head (hobby only). Was up to 11 cars at one time. Then I "discovered" that 11 guns took up a whole lot less room! Still have a couple 'project vehicles' waiting for my return. One of these days...
Good. I'm happy for you.
by rob , Friday, September 16, 2016, 08:49 (2929 days ago) @ Hoot
I didn't take your post negative at all:) I came to the same conclusion as you...quality firearms are much cheaper than just about any hot-rod...initially, and less maintenance...and shooting never gets old:) I finally satisfied the hunger about 2:30 with some left over smoked brisket that was worth the wait.
Armed ?
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Friday, September 16, 2016, 10:24 (2929 days ago) @ rob
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
Yep...
by rob , Friday, September 16, 2016, 11:33 (2929 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
With pistol and taser. I'll carry my 1911.
wear armor & train train train!
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Friday, September 16, 2016, 15:50 (2928 days ago) @ rob
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
wear armor & train train train!
by rob , Friday, September 16, 2016, 21:05 (2928 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
Yes sir...we have armor and are required to wear it:) We even do training exersises with Ft. Worth SWAT from time to time on campus from what I understand and we do mock scenarios (including active shooter training drills) as well. I'm gonna get some good training:)
Where you located Rob? I'm in DFW. NT
by Bryan , Ft Worth, TX, Sunday, September 18, 2016, 14:05 (2927 days ago) @ rob
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I'm in Kennedale...
by rob , Sunday, September 18, 2016, 17:40 (2926 days ago) @ Bryan
Same as before when you visited our church and we went to Alpine range together a time or two...I'm that rob:)
Ahh...when was that? I travel a lot and can't remember. NT
by Bryan , Ft Worth, TX, Sunday, September 18, 2016, 22:04 (2926 days ago) @ rob
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Before you went to Alaska...
by rob , Sunday, September 18, 2016, 22:57 (2926 days ago) @ Bryan
And I believe I sold you a 16" Marlin 94P...a decision I deeply regret beyond any other decision to let a firearm go. I think you in turn sold it to Kelly Brost. It's been a long time.
Yes! I regret selling it too. Let's reconnect. NT
by Bryan , Ft Worth, TX, Sunday, September 18, 2016, 22:59 (2926 days ago) @ rob
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Yes! I regret selling it too. Let's reconnect. NT
by rob , Sunday, September 18, 2016, 23:32 (2926 days ago) @ Bryan
We can certainly do that. It may take some time to get my schedule settled down a bit first, though, being in my first semester back in school since 93 and an imenent job change and subsequent training coming up...but we will certainly make it happen:)
Hit me with your contact info?
by Bryan , Ft Worth, TX, Monday, September 19, 2016, 00:24 (2926 days ago) @ rob
bryan (at) stratos2.com