Here I Stand

Here I Stand

Friday, October 14, 2011

Act of Valor

I am normally very critical of any combination of Hollywood and the Military, but I have been paying attention to the buzz about this movie for a while now, and having just seen the trailer, I think it has the potential to be bad ass. The main difference here, is that the actors are all US Navy SEALs and they were advising on the entire film. If anything is close to reality, it aught to be this. Enjoy.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Customer Service

So back in August I messed up obe of my California mandated low-capacity magazines (the 10 round variety) for my FNP-40 while I was out hiking (more accurately I was climbing.) Anyway, I sent it in to Browning for either repair or replacement - by the way, if you ever have to do this, stick with USPS for shipping. UPS cost me nearly as much as a new magazine. A few weeks later i get a card in the mail stating that it is hunting season and so they are backed up, but they will be working on my issue as soon as they can. Completely understandable, and I have a few spare mags, so its fine.

Anyway, 6 weeks or so have passed since then, and yesterday I called for. Update. I spoke with Jeff, who took down my order number and asked me to hold. After a while on hold he comes back on to tell me that the magazine is still on backorder (I can see this, as my FNP-40 is not a common pistol) but that he found a distributor that has one in stock and will ship it to me ASAP. He also informed me that he did not cancel my order with browning, and as soon as they get one in they will ship me another mag to say "thank you" for my patience.

This was spot on customer service. Not because they are giving me free stuff but because Jeff understand a customer issue, and handled it. I was on hold, but only once. No transferring me around, no asking for a manager's approval, just seeing an issue and fixing it.

Tip of the hat to you Jeff, and Browning, you've got yourself a loyal customer.
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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Twitter Fight!

Oh boy, I feel like a celebrity! People seeking me out and railing against stuff that I stand for? Awesome.

From my Facebook: Posted something on Twitter about my confusion as to the goals of the Occupy Wall Street movement, and had someone seek me out to rail against capitalism. 1) I have like... nine followers. how did he even find me? and 2) you're barking up the wrong tree if you're trying to convert me to socialism. A man rises and falls in this nation based on the sweat of his brow, the strength of his arm, and the dedication in his heart. Those who work, succeed, those who do not, cry "oppression!"

From Twitter:

Marshall Senkarik
Really don't understand this whole "occupy Wall st" Thing... i mean, what are they even protesting? How can u be against banks AND the fed?
 
Tariq Talib
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how can you be for them? Let's get the facts right Capitalism doest work, hasn't worked, and will never work. It is time for change
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Marshall Senkarik
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facts? What facts? Capitalism is the ONLY economy that has worked throughout history. A society based on merit achievement&work