Most of my associates at work are no worse than gun ownership neutral, with several actual gun nuts like me. One of the neutral guys has now passed over to the dark side. He now owns a hand gun, and is considering a second.
He is heavily involved in neighborhood little league. One evening he was working on a ball diamond that has a wooded area past the outfield when he saw a drug deal happen in the woods. So now he wants to carry a personal protection device. He and another gunny at work (certified instructor) went to a private property for instruction and his first ever experience shooting s firearm. Today he told me he was nervous, a little scared, and enjoyed the experience.
He even bought air soft guns to practice in his backyard and teach his children gun safety and shooting.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Great Afternoon
We went to a private range where the 4 of us were all alone for the entire afternoon. And yes we blew up the hillside with sub-guns. We rained lead with a S&W 76, MAC 10 and a M-16. My last post has a link for the MAC 10. The 76 is 9mm and the M-16 was chambered for the 5.45 x 39.
We also shot my Ruger Super Redhawk (454), a suppressed Glock (9mm), a Glock in 357 Sig and my AR 15.
That was the first time I was anyplace where I could shoot my AR while on the move, and double tap at random targets. That carbine sure is sweet.
We also shot my Ruger Super Redhawk (454), a suppressed Glock (9mm), a Glock in 357 Sig and my AR 15.
That was the first time I was anyplace where I could shoot my AR while on the move, and double tap at random targets. That carbine sure is sweet.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
EeeeHa
My son's friend, one of our yearly paintball trip buddies, has invited both of us to some private property for some full automatic firearm fun. Other than an Ingram MAC-10 and a MP5 that I know he owns, I don't know what other awesome toys will be available for our enjoyment. All a-tingle with anticipation.
I just learned of this invitation yesterday. I had originally planned on going to work tomorrow, but thanks to a cooperative supervisor I'm taking the day off with short notice. When telling him why, he was quite enthusiastic and even a little jealous. About half the guys I work with are gun enthusiasts. It's a great environment.
I just learned of this invitation yesterday. I had originally planned on going to work tomorrow, but thanks to a cooperative supervisor I'm taking the day off with short notice. When telling him why, he was quite enthusiastic and even a little jealous. About half the guys I work with are gun enthusiasts. It's a great environment.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Gun Show Day
Went to the local gun show today. It was unusually busy. So many people you could stir us with a stick. Picked up a couple of AR magazines and 200 rounds for the AR. Needed the ammo because I was below the 1,000 round minimum the Boss wants us to have.
Did some touchy feely on a couple of Saiga 12 gauges. Came to the conclusion that I'd be happier with the CZ 712 utility. I'd have to spend a bit of extra $ to configure the Saiga to my liking, where the CZ, not so much. With the CZ I'll get the ATI adjutsable stock and a 3 round magazine extension. This one has a 5 round extension. Also confirmed that I like the AR platform a hole lot better than the AK.
I mentioned to my son that there's a lot of people, especially politicians who want to ban and confiscate anything that looks like a military rifle. He looked down the row of maybe 20 ARs on the table in front of us and said "good luck with that".
Did some touchy feely on a couple of Saiga 12 gauges. Came to the conclusion that I'd be happier with the CZ 712 utility. I'd have to spend a bit of extra $ to configure the Saiga to my liking, where the CZ, not so much. With the CZ I'll get the ATI adjutsable stock and a 3 round magazine extension. This one has a 5 round extension. Also confirmed that I like the AR platform a hole lot better than the AK.
I mentioned to my son that there's a lot of people, especially politicians who want to ban and confiscate anything that looks like a military rifle. He looked down the row of maybe 20 ARs on the table in front of us and said "good luck with that".
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Range Time
Made it to the range today for a couple of hours. The Hi-Power, 1911, 357, and 454 all got a little workout. I used a single hanging, 6 inch diameter steel target set at 75 yards. Had a tough time ringing the dong, but did manage to hit it a few times. Mostly I just scared it to death. Handgun skills erode rather quickly.
Ran into a father and son just getting started into shooting. They were sharing a 22 bolt gun, and he had a S&W 9mm that he'd never shot before. Gave them a couple of pointers on holding a pistol. Just love seeing youngsters getting introduced to the shooting sports. In this case they are both newbies. The father said some professional training is in their future. Good. I help when and where I can, but I'm not a professional trainer.
The steel target I was shooting at hangs by chains from an upside down U shaped bar that sets into a frame on the ground. The ground frame is not symmetrical and I arrange it so most of it extends behind the target. That way it won't tip over when struck by the bullet. That arrangement works quite well except when hit by the 454 at 75 yards. It didn't fall over backwards, but the resulting forward swing set the whole thing on its nose. A little funny, actually.
Helping the Boss clean out the gold fish ponds when getting home was a lot less enjoyable.
Ran into a father and son just getting started into shooting. They were sharing a 22 bolt gun, and he had a S&W 9mm that he'd never shot before. Gave them a couple of pointers on holding a pistol. Just love seeing youngsters getting introduced to the shooting sports. In this case they are both newbies. The father said some professional training is in their future. Good. I help when and where I can, but I'm not a professional trainer.
The steel target I was shooting at hangs by chains from an upside down U shaped bar that sets into a frame on the ground. The ground frame is not symmetrical and I arrange it so most of it extends behind the target. That way it won't tip over when struck by the bullet. That arrangement works quite well except when hit by the 454 at 75 yards. It didn't fall over backwards, but the resulting forward swing set the whole thing on its nose. A little funny, actually.
Helping the Boss clean out the gold fish ponds when getting home was a lot less enjoyable.
Friday, November 9, 2012
And So It Begins
I have serious doubts that this will ever pass the House, but if it should, all hell will break loose. I trust the GOP in the House has enough sense to not even let it get to a vote. If it passes, there WILL be a civil war. The 2A has nothing to do with sport and hunting. It has everything to do with resisting an over reaching government. They can have my rifle one . . bullet . . at . . a . . time, rapidly.
America to Greece
Romney, to some extent, was absolutely right. The 47% of the population receiving government money will not vote for him regardless what he does or says. The Dems painted this as offensive. Maybe so, but damn true.
With about half the population taking money from government and the other half paying government, we're in deep shit as a country. We're a hell of a lot closer to being Greece than the America I've known for most of my 60 years.
It's somewhat amusing that the guy who is responsible for the vast part of our debt is now making it a big deal to reduce the deficit. And naturally he wants to steal even more money from the few that are actually trying to keep this boat afloat. The 47% is bound to increase.
I've come to understand why the Dems, in particular, will not curtail illegal immigration. I understand why they do nothing to actually help our economy, and in fact are the major cause of the existing problems. Having a large percentage of voters sucking the teat increases their power. The leaches will not vote for anyone that threatens their free government money.
It's been said that if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing is to stop digging. That's not going to happen as long as the Dems control 2 parts of the government. They'll try to tax our way out, while hoping it doesn't work. Wouldn't want to reduce their power after all. The result will be even more sucking the teat.
Getting out of this, if we ever do, will be very painful for all. So painful that I can't see it happening. The teat suckers will not accept the pain willingly. Greece here we come.
With about half the population taking money from government and the other half paying government, we're in deep shit as a country. We're a hell of a lot closer to being Greece than the America I've known for most of my 60 years.
It's somewhat amusing that the guy who is responsible for the vast part of our debt is now making it a big deal to reduce the deficit. And naturally he wants to steal even more money from the few that are actually trying to keep this boat afloat. The 47% is bound to increase.
I've come to understand why the Dems, in particular, will not curtail illegal immigration. I understand why they do nothing to actually help our economy, and in fact are the major cause of the existing problems. Having a large percentage of voters sucking the teat increases their power. The leaches will not vote for anyone that threatens their free government money.
It's been said that if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing is to stop digging. That's not going to happen as long as the Dems control 2 parts of the government. They'll try to tax our way out, while hoping it doesn't work. Wouldn't want to reduce their power after all. The result will be even more sucking the teat.
Getting out of this, if we ever do, will be very painful for all. So painful that I can't see it happening. The teat suckers will not accept the pain willingly. Greece here we come.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Idiots !!
But the financial crisis is not the explanation for the slow recovery. . . . .
And the idiots actually re-elected this wannabe Marxist.
And the idiots actually re-elected this wannabe Marxist.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Depend on Yourself
Yesterday the youngest son was kind enough to help with some final work over at the old house. On the way home he was surprised at the number of people on the east coast who were not prepared for the big storm. Everyone had days to prepare. They had time to acquire food, water, gasoline or to simply leave the area. Those that lost their home need help, but even the helpers were not really prepared.
Self-reliance seems to be a rare trait in the US. We have a nanny state and a country full of children requiring hand holding.
Self-reliance seems to be a rare trait in the US. We have a nanny state and a country full of children requiring hand holding.
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