Did these guys just record themselves breaking gun laws?

I'm a strong proponent of the 2nd Amendment but this seems kinda 'iffy' in my mind.  Can you simply saw off the barrel and stock of a shotgun without running afoul of the law?

I'm really not sure.

I know that shotguns with pistol grips and 18 inch barrels are commonly sold.  I also know that you can buy aftermarket parts to pretty much configure your gun anyway you like but like I said...something seems off on this vid.

Having said all that, its a pretty silly thing to do to an old shotgun.  The tacti-cool thing is going too far.  They just ruined a good camp gun...wrapping everything in camo and calling it tactical is a fad that I wish would end.  Like today.

Our Afghan Allies are still trying to kill us.

via Military.com

WASHINGTON - In shootings not previously reported by American authorities, two U.S. soldiers were wounded in an attack by two Afghan police officers, extending a worrying pattern of violent clashes between supposed allies.
The two Americans were shot Wednesday by the Afghans near Kandahar city, and the shooters were quickly killed by U.S. troops, according to a U.S. defense official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an incident that, by policy, the coalition military command in Kabul considers an internal matter.
Spokesmen for the U.S.-led international military coalition in Afghanistan have said their policy is to publicly report only those incidents of Afghan forces shooting at coalition forces if a coalition member is killed. If coalition troops are wounded but not killed, or if the Afghan shooter fails to hit anyone, the incident is not disclosed.
About two hours after the two U.S. soldiers were wounded, a separate clash occurred in which an Afghan soldier opened fire with a machine gun on a group of U.S. and Afghan special operations soldiers returning to their base after conducting an operation, U.S. officials said.

Seriously?

Say this shit out loud.

Afghans that we're suppose to be training, that we've sacrificed for, that we've rebuilt there sorry ass country are now killing, wounding and taking pot shots at us?

If it was a comedy it wouldn't be funny.  Since this is real its beyond tragic.

Past time to leave that fucked up ass country.  THEY (the Afghan people) are NOT worth it.

PS.
Public Affairs Officers from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy and every alphabet US Agency can have Afghan children posing with Marines, Soldiers, Sailors or Airmen and it won't change a thing.  Humanitarians can cry about the plight of Women once we leave and it won't change a thing.  The Afgahn society is fried.  Millions of dollars and thousands of lives lost can't change that fact.

SNAFU! has a YouTube Channel.

I haven't broadcast it enough so I'll take the lumps for that.  But be advised Warriors!  SNAFU! has a YouTube Channel and maybe you might want to check it out.

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Just click on the YouTube button to the right and it'll take you to my channel.

British Apache's at sea.

NAVAIR looked at the possibility of just creating an instant navalized Apache just by designation.

Unfortunately.  It doesn't work that way.

Aviastar has the best information on the web concerning the work necessary to make an Apache into a proper weapon at sea.  Forces like the Brits might be content to pay the price (and they will pay with aircraft having shorter life spans due to sea salt) but pay it they will.  Check out the article at AVIASTAR to get more info on a properly navalized Apache.

Mr. President I'm tired of defending you...SNAFU! Politics.

SNAFU! considers this coming election to be the most important in a COUPLE of generations.  So stand by to be reminded of the painful reality that comes with a left wing party being given power.  Also understand that this goes beyond race, nationality, gender or religious beliefs.  This goes straight to competence.  Also understand that my personal politics are more in the Ron Paul camp than those of the Republicans but reality (yeah that pesky little thing) indicates that I must support the lesser of two evils.  This year that means supporting the Republican cause.

Norway Pre-positioning Program...easy cost savings.

Humvees are stored inside the Frigaard Cave in central Norway. The cave is one of six caves that are part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway, which supports the equipping of Marine Expeditionary Brigade consisting of 15,000 Marines and with supplies for up to 30 days. Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

This one should be a no brainer.

Europe doesn't need us there.

We don't have the money to waste there.  Time to pull gear and close up shop.  That goes for all bases on European territory...from Norway all the way to Diego Garcia.  If we're not wanted (and we're not) then bring our troops home.

5-20 Infantry Regiment doing its thing...with long range firepower on patrol.

U.S. soldiers from 5-20 infantry Regiment attached to 82nd Airborne walk on patrol in Zharay district in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan April 26, 2012.

I don't know the designation for the sniper rifle that the Soldier is carrying but to see not only that weapon but I would assume their designated Marksman right behind him seems unusual.  Wonder whats going on in this part of the country.