Parents have grown increasingly concerned with school districts implementing critical race theory into their curriculums. CRT plays off the progressive belief that anything they don’t like is racist. With CRT, they can start teaching kids at a young age that their entire existence is racism-based depending on their skin color. Videos of school boards being told to shine up their indoctrination and stick it up their arse are common. Usually, it’s from parents who think that we SHOULDN’T be teaching kids to hate each other. Today, in Florida, that parent was Gov. Ron DeSantis.
It was a meeting of the State Board as opposed to a local district. And everyone there was rather cordial. But the message from America’s Governor is clear. He believes we should be teaching FACT and not NARRATIVE. He also gives specifics of what some other school districts are trying to expose kids too.
WEB EXTRA: Gov. Ron DeSantis Addressed Florida Board Of Education
Basically using critical race theory to bring ideology and political activism to the forefront of education. … We need to be educating people, not trying to indoctrinate them. …
In upstate New York … they forced kindergartners to watch videos saying that "racist police" and "state-sanctioned violence" will kill people at any time based on race.
In Arizona, they had an equity toolkit saying that babies show racism at three months old, and white children are racist by age 5. …
[CRT] is basically teaching kids that the country is rotten and that our institutions are illigitamte. That is not worth any taxpayer dollars. It’s wrong. It’s not something that we should do.
DeSantis does one thing here that more people need to do when they speak out. He gives specific examples. If more parents started doing that rather than more broad-based attacks, it would put a lot of these school boards on defense. Let the upstate New York superintendent defend teaching children that cops will kill them. Put the Arizona teacher who is teaching kids that they’re racist before they reach first grade on blast. Leftists need to be forced to defend specifics. Otherwise, they paint criticism of CRT as criticism of teaching history. Which, as DeSantis also points out, is bullshit.
Other Republican governors in other states have banned it outright. DeSantis hasn’t done that yet. Or hasn’t had the chance to do that yet. But more important than winning a political fight over CRT, we need to win the argument. Putting the Marxist school boards on defense instead of offense is a start.
Today, In this article i will share you how to generate barcode using laravel 8. so you can just follow my step and generate barcode using milon/barcode package let’s implement it.
In this Tutorial i would like to show you how to generate barcode in laravel 8 milon/barcode package.
In this blog, i will use milon/barcode package to generate simple text, numeric and image barcode in laravel 8 app.
So, let’s start the example and follow my all steps.
Step 1 : Install Laravel 8 Application
In the first step first of all we are learning from scratch, So we need to get fresh Laravel application using bellow command, So open your terminal OR command prompt and run bellow command:
composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel/laravel blog
Step 2 : Database Configuration
In this second step, we are require configure database with your downloded/installed laravel 8 app. So, you need to find .env file and setup database details as following:
Path : .env
DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=db name
DB_USERNAME=db user name
DB_PASSWORD=db password
Step 3 : Installing milon/barcode Package
Now,In this third step we will install laravel milon/barcode package via following command. so open your command prompt and paste the bellow code.
composer require milon/barcode
Step 4 : Configure Barcode Generator Package
Here, In this step,we will configure the milon/barcode package in laravel 8 app. So, Open the providers/config/app.php file and register the provider and aliases for milon/barcode and paste the bellow code.
Here, in this step we will create a two route index() method define a simple barcode generate with getBarcodeHTML method and second routes define a image barcode generator using getBarcodePNG. in web.php file which located inside routes directory:
Path : routes/web.php
<?php
use App\Http\Controllers\BarcodeGeneratorController;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Route;
/*
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Web Routes
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
| Here is where you can register web routes for your application. These
| routes are loaded by the RouteServiceProvider within a group which
| contains the "web" middleware group. Now create something great!
|
*/
Route::get('barcode',[BarcodeGeneratorController::class,'index'])->name('barcode');
Route::get('barcode-img',[BarcodeGeneratorController::class,'imgbarcode'])->name('barcode-img');
Step 6 : Creating BarcodeGeneratorController
Now this step,I will engender generate BarcodeGeneratorController file by using the following command.
After,successfully created BarcodeGeneratorController after app/http/controllers and open BarcodeGeneratorController.php file. And add the simple barcode generation code into it.
<?php
namespace App\Http\Controllers;
use Illuminate\Http\Request;
class BarcodeGeneratorController extends Controller
{
/**
* Write code on Method
*
* @return response()
*/
public function index()
{
return view('barcode');
}
/**
* image generate barcode
*
* @return response()
*/
public function imgbarcode()
{
return view('img-barcode');
}
}
Step 7 : Create a Blade File
In this step we will make a two different blade file first is barcode.blade.php file in this blade file i explain a different barcode generate 1D and 2D dimension using getBarcodeHTML method.
I also stick to patterned shirts, flannels in particular. Patterns break up the shape or outline of the gun, especially when carrying a big ole OWB gun.
OWB carry can also be a lot more comfortable to carry for people of all sizes!
Big guys know better.
Accessing your gun from an IWB or appendix position is not always easy for big guys. Your access becomes compromised by that spare tire wrapped around your midsection.
It can be hard to establish a proper grip, like this, when your body is pushed up against the grip.
The fact is, when you are packing a firearm IWB, you deal with your mass smashing itself against your gun.
When I was at my heaviest, my thumbnail would scrape the hell out of my waist as I tried to establish a good firing grip.
My stomach would press against the gun and make it almost impossible to establish the firing grip necessary to effectively draw the gun.
Proper Grip, from the side
That means big dudes must be more selective in their holster choice and position.
When it comes to finding the right holster, you want to stay away from hybrid designs.
Don’t get me wrong — they are super comfortable. But, that soft, malleable portion is pushed against the gun and makes it even more difficult to draw your firearm.
I prefer an all-polymer holster — be it Kydex, Bolatron, etc. Personally, I love the PHLster Floodlight for big guy IWB carry.
It offers tons of room for adjustment and allows you to configure the holster for your body type.
After that, I’d advise you to test your angles.
It’s easier to hide the outline of your gun on a bigger body, but you also have to make sure that you can draw, too!
If your body is a clock, your 12 o’clock is your centerline, right at your belly button.
With the clock in mind, there are three positions that work best for big guys.
These are your 2, 3, and 5 o’clock positions for right-handed carriers and your 10, 9, and 7 o’clock positions for left-handed shooters.
And your back is obviously 6 o’clock, hence the phrase!
The 2 (or 10, for you lefties) o’clock position provides a little slot between the belly and the love handles…more of a slightly compromise appendix carry position.
Here you can place a holster without that extra mass getting in the way of your draw.
This works well for big guys because their hips push the holster a little bit away from the body which makes it easy to assume a good firing grip on the gun.
3 o’clock holster position
It’s the least concealed IWB position, but as a big guy, people are always less likely to notice lumps and bumps along the body.
The rear 5 (or 7) o’clock position puts the weapon behind your hip almost exactly where your lower back dips inward.
This small dip allows you to get your hand around the gun and draw it quite easily.
5 o’clock Holster Position
However, it takes a big movement to reach the 5 o’clock position — there is no subtle way to do it.
Also, it’s not the fastest means to draw your gun and can be compromised by how you sit.
Not to mention, it’s especially difficult for big dudes in normal-sized vehicles. That center console seems a whole lot bigger as you draw your gun.
Navigating guns and cars is tricky period — not matter how large your gun is.
That said, it conceals easily in this position and allows you to hide your weapon rather well.
What’s really important is that you practice a lot.
Not just carrying the gun, but accessing it in various positions. Learn what works best for your body type.
Us big kings are a diverse bunch, and what works for me might not work for you by any means.
You gotta play with the various body positions and figure out what works best for you.
Let’s Make It Comfortable
Last and actually least is comfort.
I put comfort at the bottom of the list because concealment and access are much more important than comfort.
No body wants to deal with an uncomfortable gun, but it won’t do you any good if you can’t draw it in time.
Uncomfortable things suck, but if I can conceal and access the firearm, then I feel confident in my carry option.
That doesn’t mean we can’t take steps to provide comfort for tall and wide kings.
First, get a good belt…specifically, a belt made for concealed carry. (We have some suggestions here!)
CCW belts are a little thicker than your average leather belt for added support.
Crossbreed, Caltech, Magpul, Bravo Concealment, and many more make stiff belts aimed at concealed carry.
Invest in a quality gun belt, and you’ll increase your comfort regardless of how you carry.
Next, while you can carry a large gun easier, you might not want to. A full-sized handgun is a competent fighting weapon, but it can dig in and grit and grind at you.
Especially something with an aggressively textured grip. (*cough* CZ P10 series *cough*)
Staccato XC Stippling also comes to mind…
With appendix rigs, the best way to ensure you have a comfortable carry experience is to utilize a good holster.
A good holster gives you the ability to adjust for both height and cant. It also, preferably, comes equipped with a claw to provide better access while being comfortable.
The Dark Wing Claw on the Orion holster by Dark Start Gear makes a world of difference for concealed carriers big and small!
Don’t forget you can always add a wedge made of foam to your holster to help with both comfort and concealment.
For IWB or OWB, I do like a nice sweat guard. A sweat guard guards your gun against…well, sweat. It also keeps your belly from pushing its way to the gun.
Having your stomach rub against the steel of your slide is not comfortable by any means.
What About Other Holster Options?
We’ve been focusing mainly on waist holsters as these are the safest, most efficient, and accessible holsters on the market.
They are also the most common holsters out there.
Just a few waist holsters.
You might be asking, what about other holster options, though?
As a big guy, you can conceal a shoulder rig under your arm without creating a big bulge by any means. It’s also comfortable and accessible, especially when seated.
I used to drive a ton at a job I had years ago, so a shoulder holster was the perfect choice for use in my small company vehicle.
When you wear a shoulder holster, nothing around my wide waist can pin the gun in an inaccessible way.
It’s the only way outside of OWB, IWB, and appendix carry I’d suggest for concealed carry.
They also give you that Miami Vice vibe!
But again, DO NOT SKIMP on a shoulder holster. Spend the money, or you’ll feel it.
Conclusion
Concealed carry as a bigger guy doesn’t have to feel impossible. It all centers on finding a good holster, the right on body placement, and investing in a good belt to pull it all together.
If you want some further CCW knowledge, specifically of the AIWB variety, check out Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment.
At my heaviest, I weighed 335 pounds, and after I lost 55 pounds, I found that concealing a firearm got much easier.
I know that’s not easy, quick, or possible for everyone, though, so hopefully, the above tips help you carry in the now.
Wheeling Heritage Media takes us inside The Ziegenfelder Company for a look at their TwinPop popsicle factory. You’ll see a ballet of machines moving colorful liquids through tubes and into molds which slowly freeze their contents before popsicle sticks are placed at just the right time to form the perfect frozen treat.
Firearm sales shattered all previous records in 2020, and much of this was due to people buying their very first gun. With so many first-time gun owners entering the fold, intro and “how-to” videos are especially welcome. Smith & Wesson’s GUNSMARTS series fills just this need.
S&W’s press release follows:
Smith & Wesson® Launches GUNSMARTS Series 2 Smith & Wesson expands on its successful GUNSMARTS video series with fresh, new content for summer 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., (June 1, 2021) – Smith & Wesson today announced that it has expanded its GUNSMARTS video series with over thirty new educational videos for both new and experienced firearms owners. Hosted by industry experts Ken Scott, Julie Golob, and Jerry Miculek, Smith & Wesson’s GUNSMARTS Series 2 covers a comprehensive set of topics that include firearms education, shooting tips, gear recommendations, and more – all in a simple, inviting manner.
Matt Spafford, Senior Marketing Manager, said, “We received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback after the launch of GUNSMARTS in 2020, and as such, we’ve developed GUNSMARTS Series 2. This new content series provides new, exciting videos to help both new and experienced gun owners improve their firearm knowledge and skillset. We hope that GUNSMARTS Series 2 encourages firearms owners to get outside, enjoy the shooting sports, and brush up on their skills.”
New GUNSMARTS Series 2 content is hosted on YouTube and will be released weekly throughout the summer, starting on June 1st. To watch Smith & Wesson’s GUNSMARTS Series 2, click here.
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