Not even remotely correct. Sure, the maximum range of *some* rifle cartridges might reach or exceed 1000yds, but for the most part, the majority off the shelf modern rifle cartridges have a maximum effective range of 600-800yds. (eg: hitting what is being aimed at)

To get beyond beyond 1000yds effective range, you're looking at carts like the .338 Lapua, the .416 Barrett, and the .50BMG. Hardly what would be considered 'off the shelf'. And certainly not in untrained hands.

As a US Marine, I did train to hit targets out to 500yds (600yds for competition) with the a 5.56 out of an M-16 with a 20" barrel - iron sights. While I could get the rounds in the bull at that distance, only the best could get consistent center mass (5V) hits.

I sincerely doubt anyone 'off the street' could pickup an AR and hit the broad side of a barn at 200yds - maybe even 100yds - without a lot of training.

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First HP killed Digital, then Compaq. Eventually, all computers will be HP, all restaurants will be Taco Bell, and all media will be Disney...

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No, that's irrelevant, and it doesn't conform to the narrative. You see, you're supposed to feel bad that you have this lifestyle. That's why /. editorializes so outrageously in the headlines.

What you should be doing is looking in the mirror and chastising yourself vehemently. Then, after you've shouted yourself hoarse, grab the nearest environmentally friendly non-leather belt, and lash yourself at least 10 times.

Serves you right, you elitist bastard... You make me ill.

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So, no Airbus for you, right? Unless the aircraft is in direct law, it's *always* under some type of automated control.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_control_modes/

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With Pelosi sponsoring the bill, no doubt you'll only be able to read it after it's been signed into law.

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Not really. Might have been true ~20 years ago. Today, I believe the only truck framed SUVs still available new are the Toyota 4Runner and the truck based Suburban (and derivatives), the Expedition, and some Jeeps.

Everything else is unibody. Pickups are still body on frame due to towing capacity.

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But if it weren't for /., where would you get your daily 'the sky is falling, we're all going to die 8 degrees hotter!' news?

...sigh

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Birdshot has far less range than a rifle bullet. I doubt the shot even exceeds the outer perimeter of the airfield. A rifle bullet, on the other hand, would be lethal out to ~1500 yards[0], and probably capable of traveling considerably farther.[1]

Shooting drones with rifles is an exceptionally difficult task, and exceptionally dangerous...

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0. Or meters, go be pedantic somewhere else

1. Calibre dependent, of course

Get rid of all people who... where have I heard that before?

What a fucked up statement.

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Which does that fit under? News for nerds or 'stuff that matters'?

All /. is good for now are editorialized political posts masquerading as 'news', global warming/climate change stories, and the socialist ramblings about Bad Capitalism(tm).

This place peaked with SCO and Groklaw...

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No, it tastes awful to you...

I enjoy many types of alcoholic beverages just fine, as do the vast majority or people. If it were truly that bad, and people had to lie to themselves to 'enjoy' it, alcohol consumption would be a fringe affectation.

Stop projecting your experiences on others; It's annoying and smacks of virtue signaling.

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...I'd like to read a story where social networks gets less creepy.

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At face value that's a true statement. Realistically, more people use FB than are aware of that fact. I use NoScript, and most pages I visit have a FB script running[0]... well, trying to run. I block that shite.

How many 'just plain folks', not on FB, and not using a script blocker/tracker blocker have data about their web habits on FB?

I doubt we'll ever know the true extent of FB tracking...

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[0] To be fair, *lots* of companies piggyback scripts and trackers, so FB isn't alone in this creepy regard.

Nevermind, apparently they both use FCBGA1440 sockets...