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For 40 years I drove my cars and never had a set of chains. I worked between 3 cities that their average snow fall is 95, 112, 127 inches a year. Think about it that’s 8ft + of snow in a year. I got stuck twice and had to be towed out. Maybe took 1 snow day a year.

It was nothing to hop in the 2w truck, drive 70 miles to hunt after 2ft fell

The only set of chains I ever owned was for my lawn tractor so I could plow. Turf tires suck in snow. 😄
 

Sharp County Sheriff's Department

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Dear Citizens,
On behalf of the Sharp County Sheriff's Office, I would like to publicly address the recent ATF rule 2021R-08F issued last week regarding “pistol braces”. Since this “rule” came into effect on January 13th, 2023, many otherwise legal gun owners are now in fear of their Second Amendment rights being violated. After speaking with many of you, I want to publicly say that the Sharp County Sheriff’s office WILL NOT assist the federal government in enforcing this act. I, among many others, believe that this is a clear violation and infringement of our second amendment rights. The right to keep and bear arms for defense of life, liberty, and property is regarded as an inalienable right by the people. Upon being sworn in as YOUR Sheriff, I swore to protect and uphold the rights provided to all of us in the Constitution. This oath and responsibility is taken with the upmost seriousness. As outlined by other Sheriff’s recently, Arkansas Code 21-1-904 was put in place as protection for infringements such as this.
Arkansas Code 21-1-904, “(a) All acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations of the United States Government that were enacted on or after January 1, 2021, that infringe on the people’s right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Arkansas Constitution, Article 2,§ 5, are invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, are specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state. (b) Such a federal ban that is null and void in this state under subsection (a) of this section includes without limitation: (4) Any act forbidding the possession, ownership, use, or transfer of any type of firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by law-abiding citizens; (1) The following persons shall not enforce or assist federal agencies or officers in the enforcement of any federal statue, executive order, or federal agency directive that conflicts with Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 5, or any Arkansas law: (A) A public officer or employee of this state.”
In conclusion, the Sharp County Sheriff's Office will not participate in a violation of our Constitutional Rights. As the chief law enforcement official of this county, my office, nor myself will be arresting, assisting in arrest, or housing law abiding citizens for non-compliance of this act. Instead, the Sharp County Sheriff's Office will be dedicated to solving REAL crimes and arresting REAL criminals, working to ensure that we all have a safe place to live.
Respectfully,
Shane Russell
Sharp County Sheriff
 
Anyone remember the story of ABC journalist going missing after the FBI raided his home?

https://americanmilitarynews.com/20...-2017-niger-ambush-that-killed-4-us-soldiers/
One of his big stories was about the Niger coverup that killed 4 of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Special Forces Group, known as Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 3212.

https://americanmilitarynews.com/20...-2017-niger-ambush-that-killed-4-us-soldiers/
He has now been arrested.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...rting-child-porn-nine-months-went-hiding.html
 
I've heard all these stories about how well a person can do with a 2 wd vehicle, driving through feet of snow blah, blah, blah. Driving around cities is one thing, driving around unplowed mountain roads with steep grades is way different. I seldom have ever needed chains while driving on paved highways either. But when I'm pulling a gooseneck trailer with 6 ton of hay on a steep ice covered road, chains are the only option. I've got a 4 wheel drive tractor with calcium chloride filled tires, and chains are the only way to get enough traction to plow my road. Even then I've gotten stuck several times with my tractor.
To me it's foolish to not be prepared for any type of weather or road conditions. Until my wife retired, staying home in bad weather wasn't an option. I typically get stuck several times a year. If putting chains on doesn't help to get me unstuck, then I walk sometimes miles to get my tractor and pull myself out. I know the value of being prepared in snow/ice, but to each their own though.
 
I've heard all these stories about how well a person can do with a 2 wd vehicle, driving through feet of snow blah, blah, blah. Driving around cities is one thing, driving around unplowed mountain roads with steep grades is way different. I seldom have ever needed chains while driving on paved highways either. But when I'm pulling a gooseneck trailer with 6 ton of hay on a steep ice covered road, chains are the only option. I've got a 4 wheel drive tractor with calcium chloride filled tires, and chains are the only way to get enough traction to plow my road. Even then I've gotten stuck several times with my tractor.
To me it's foolish to not be prepared for any type of weather or road conditions. Until my wife retired, staying home in bad weather wasn't an option. I typically get stuck several times a year. If putting chains on doesn't help to get me unstuck, then I walk sometimes miles to get my tractor and pull myself out. I know the value of being prepared in snow/ice, but to each their own though.

You actually proved my point. Chains are a western state thing.

I-80 going to Reno, Mt pass. 50 going to Tahoe MT pass. I-80 going through Wyoming relatively flat but huge snow fences.

I-90 going across NY. Flat.

Eastern states that get in trouble with 2-4 inches of snow, Carolinas, Tennessee that get that storm once a year. Is that worth buying chains for? Do they know how to drive in it? No. They also don’t have the equipment to handle it.
Not everyone has the same conditions
 
You actually proved my point. Chains are a western state thing.

I-80 going to Reno, Mt pass. 50 going to Tahoe MT pass. I-80 going through Wyoming relatively flat but huge snow fences.

I-90 going across NY. Flat.

Eastern states that get in trouble with 2-4 inches of snow, Carolinas, Tennessee that get that storm once a year. Is that worth buying chains for? Do they know how to drive in it? No. They also don’t have the equipment to handle it.
Not everyone has the same conditions

It's kind of like heat and air conditioning. When we lived in S Florida, everyone had a/c, a lot didn't have heat. Growing up in the Midwest, it was the opposite.
No reason for us here to have chains. Two days every other year we may need 4wd for the purposes of ice or snow. Now mud....different story. Don't really need chains. It ices for a couple of days, and you don't want to drive, you stay home. Studded tires are actually illegal in some states. Texas is one of them.
 
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I recall back in late 70s and early 80s in Ky (mountains of coal country (Eastern)), nearly everyone had chains for their vehicles and the school bus did too.. not sure when or even if they have stopped using them...it gets perdy harry up thar, in them thar mountains in weenter time...Fer shur!
 
I so want a warmblood for dressage. I trained my Oliver as a Vaquero Bridle Horse/Iberian dressage but, he is getting older now.

Thought you and others would enjoy Dr. Malone’s latest Lusitano foal!

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And here is the previous foal. They look to be a matching pair, don’t they? He is now 17 Hands!


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You actually proved my point. Chains are a western state thing.

I-80 going to Reno, Mt pass. 50 going to Tahoe MT pass. I-80 going through Wyoming relatively flat but huge snow fences.

I-90 going across NY. Flat.

Eastern states that get in trouble with 2-4 inches of snow, Carolinas, Tennessee that get that storm once a year. Is that worth buying chains for? Do they know how to drive in it? No. They also don’t have the equipment to handle it.
Not everyone has the same conditions
To me chains are just another prep item and another bit of insurance. They are cheap to buy and take up very little space. For people that live in areas that can possibly get ice storms, they can make the difference of getting home safely. I put studded tires on our vehicles every winter, and every vehicle is 4 wheel drive. We get a lot of ice on our roads at times and studded tires make a difference. When I'm hauling a load with my truck, chains are the only way to get in and out of our driveway.
How many prep items do we all have, and never use? We all live in different areas with different conditions. Where I live snow and ice are a daily occurrence. We'd never go anywhere in winter if we stayed home in bad weather. So far we've never had to chain our Jeeps, but they're there just in case. I feel better knowing that I'm not going to get stopped somewhere just because of weather.
 
Thought you and others would enjoy Dr. Malone’s latest Lusitano foal!

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And here is the previous foal. They look to be a matching pair, don’t they? He is now 17 Hands!


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Love the dappling! My 2 Palamino's are both dappled; they say it is a sign of good diet and general health. Being here in Quarter Horse territory, I like the big horses and a lot of people look at me like I have two heads.
I have long legs and am pretty flexible so, mounting up isn't an issue. I have a one QH x Thoroughbred former race horse cross that is 17h and none of my horses (exception my daughter's Caspian X QH, daughter is 4'11" full grown) are smaller than 16hh. Otherwise my legs hit under the belly, which makes strong cuing more difficult since I do not wear spurs (spurs are an extension of your heel, so you can reach under the horse without needing extremely bowed legs). I find the taller horses to be better on the rough, rocky inclines we have in the bush (ungroomed trails), than the shorter stockier horses.
If anyone is looking for horses for SHTF, get horses that fit your geography and needs.
 
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