are there any ranges in eastern PA open to the public, that allow you to rent an AR 15?
I want to try one and see if I like it but I don't think there are any places in New York where I can rent.
ever since the organization and philosophy known as BDS was created, they have been accused of anti-Zionism and even antisemitism. But none of this complies with the well established definitions of Zionism and antisemitism. The official agenda and view of BDS is the following: they view occupied territory as being the West Bank Gaza East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. The state of Israel within the United States recognized borders of 1949 is not considered occupied territory. BDS officially states that their goal is to get Israel to comply with international law regarding the occupied territories. They do not seek the destruction of the state of Israel. According to the well established definition of Zionism, Zionism is the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine. BDS does not support or have as part of their agenda the destruction or even dismantling of this state. So according to the official definition of Zionism, BDS is not anti-Zionist. As far as being antisemitic they clearly do not hate Jews, they are perfectly fine with Jews living wherever they want within the recognized borders of the state of Israel. Hard to see how they could be considered antisemitic. However the definition of Zionism seems to have become a bit fluid over the last few decades, and many people now consider Zionism to be not only support for the creation of the state of Israel but support for the settlements and even severe discriminatory laws and practices against Arabs in the West Bank, and inhumane rules and regulations upon the Gaza Strip. what say you ? Is BDS antisemitic or even anti-Zionist?
we have been very interesting new phenomenon in the USA over the last couple of years. Real estate companies that work to help Jews buy land in Israel including land in the occupied West Bank hold events at synagogues because they think that people are less likely to protest them if they hold an event at a Jewish house of worship. #1. It is very immoral for people to help others by land in occupy territory when they know many people around the world see the settlements as illegal. #2. It is very cowardly to hold such a problematic and controversial event at a synagogue because we all know that many people will protest such an event and making a synagogue a target of such protest is terribly immoral and offensive. I think it's very possible that these groups believe that they can limit protest by doing the events at the synagogue and if the protest still happen they could label the protesters as antisemites because naturally one would be considered an antisemite if they protest a Synagogue. So over the last couple of years especially this year we have seen lots of events going on in New York and New Jersey and California and lots of people protest and these protesters are being called Jews and antisemites because their protest take place right outside the synagogue. Is it the protester's fault where the real estate event is taking place? Of course not. Should the protesters not protest because they would be protesting outside a house of worship? No. The real estate event is fair game for protest and the protest should take place wherever the event takes place and if people are stupid and cowardly and dishonest enough to do it at a synagogue so be it. And to call these protesters antisemites just because they protesting outside a synagogue is disgusting and dishonest. Clearly it is part of their game to label any and all criticism of Israel as antisemitism and we all know that is dishonest nonsense. basically the real estate agency is dishonestly and cowardly using the synagogues as a human shield and that is terrible.
Nobody is going to remove the 500,000 settlers from the West Bank. The Palestinians are not going to accept a state that is only in area A & B and Gaza. It's pretty clear to me that the two state solution is dead and the only real long-term viable solution is that there is only one state between the river and the sea, and all inhabitants are full citizens of the state with complete equality. It's already heading in that direction and apparenty many Israelis want it unfortunately they do not want the Arabs to have full political and civil rights. But if a massive part of the population is treated as second class citizens then the state will officially be in the apartheid regime and will obviously face strong international economic and diplomatic sanctions. So to me eventually there will be the one state solution the only question is will it be a democracy or will it be an apartheid regime? millions of Arabs are not gonna be forced out of the country, nor will they accept massive financial bribes to leave and go to Jordan or some other place. I would prefer there would be the two state solution with Palestine being in all of Gaza the West Bank and the Arab parts of East Jerusalem with the old city being shared but it just does not look like that it's ever going to happen. So the one state solution it will be and maybe that is a good thing maybe it is best that the two communities share this land and everyone can live wherever they want between the river and the sea. What will it be called? Maybe just Israel Palestine. Maybe Avrahamia/Ibrahima. Something acknowledging the common ancestry from Abraham
over the last few years especially since October 7 and the conflict in Gaza, I have begun to feel like politically and socially I have no homebase, as a Jew who rejects both the extreme right and the extreme left. I reject the settlements, I reject the discrimination and bigotry that takes place against Arabs in the Israel controlled parts of the West Bank, I reject the terrorism that goes on against Arab civilians in Area C. I believe Israel should treat every person with equality and respect and . I also hate Hamas and other extremist violent Palestinian groups, I think they are terrorist attack attacks especially the one on October 7, 2023 was absolutely horrible and all of their leaders must face Justice. I believe that terrorism and violence against civilians in order to gain justice for Palestinian grievances is totally inappropriate and unacceptable.
Every Jew in the world should have the right to visit Israel and move to Israel. As long as they do not support the destruction of Israel and do not support violence against Israel. But sadly we know this is no longer the case. A Jew can be banned from visiting Israel if they believe in sanctions against the settlements if they believe the IDF has committed war crimes in Gaza if they believe there is a racist apartheid regime against Arabs in the West Bank.
So this means I have no home in the Jewish right or the Jewish left. And I see nowhere is there a place for Jews like me who want to see a middle ground. Jews like me who while they do not support racism and discrimination, they also do not feel that Israel must be destroyed in order for there to be peace and justice in Palestine.
Is there a place for people like me?
There seems to be widespread confusion regarding the semi-auto permit in NY. The law is clear: you need a semi-auto permit to purchase or take possession of a semi-auto rifle in NY. Just like how you need a handgun permit to purchase or possess a handgun in NY. That also includes simply owning or possessing all the parts to put together a semi-auto rifle (constructive possession, lots of legal precedent in NY). So yes, if you want to buy a semi-auto rifle in NY, you need the semi-auto permit. If you want to make one on your own, and BUY all the necessary parts to make a semi-auto rifle, you need the semi-auto rifle permit as soon as you purchase or are gifted or even build on your own, the final piece necessary to have a functioning semi-auto rifle. That's the law, and that's how a judge will see it.
However, no permit is required until you have all the parts for a working semi-auto rifle. So legally you can buy the lower receiver of an AR without a permit. Or just buy the upper receiver. Or even buy the lower receiver and upper receiver IF it comes without a BGC.
And no, buying a semi-auto from a neighboring state does not absolve you of these laws, as the permit is required as soon as you step foot in NY.
Folks need to also consider: what is the most likely interpretation and understanding by cops, judges and prosecutors? It think its safe to say all three would agree with what I have written. Sure, you can sue and go all the way up to the Supreme Court but you will pay tons of $$$ in legal fees and maybe face some jail time.
Edit: yes it is true that my interpretation and understanding may be wrong, but I think mine is the more safest theory to go by. To each their own.
do you use a Kali Key for your AR?
does it cause fatigue after a few shots?