Every time I meet a Cop I always ask about his/her opinion about citizens carrying a weapon. Every time the LEO has approved of citizens going about their dayly business while armed. I once even got out of a speeding ticket by being polite and having a carry license. He really should have written me up. So it's no surprise that I'm always surpeised when I hear that police are against concealed carry.
It seems that I'm more correct than I thought. Those of us that carry are hugely supported by LEO's.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Ammo Shortage
Stopped at the local gunsmith yesterday to pick up a 22 rifle I left some time ago. I could've fixed it myself if I had the tools.
While there one customer was complaining about the continuing lack of ammo. That has had minimal effect on me partly because of lack of time to shoot, and partly because I tend to keep ammo and components on hand. I keep enough components to load at least 1,000 rounds of everything. That's in addition to more then 1,000 rounds of factory ammo for each of my battle rifles. I haven't even looked to buy anything since last summer. . . . Well not quite true. I'd like to get some dies and brass for the 30 carbine that was recently repaired.
The battle rifle ammo was a request from the Boss. When Obama was elected the first time she told me I didn't have enough ammo. She asked that I keep at least 1,000 rounds, on hand at all times, for each of the battle rifles.
While there one customer was complaining about the continuing lack of ammo. That has had minimal effect on me partly because of lack of time to shoot, and partly because I tend to keep ammo and components on hand. I keep enough components to load at least 1,000 rounds of everything. That's in addition to more then 1,000 rounds of factory ammo for each of my battle rifles. I haven't even looked to buy anything since last summer. . . . Well not quite true. I'd like to get some dies and brass for the 30 carbine that was recently repaired.
The battle rifle ammo was a request from the Boss. When Obama was elected the first time she told me I didn't have enough ammo. She asked that I keep at least 1,000 rounds, on hand at all times, for each of the battle rifles.
Killers in the House
Some time ago James posted that our most popular house pets are killers. The Boss and I have 2 dogs. A 1 year old Shiba Inu and a 3 year old Husky-Sheppard mix.
The Shiba, a small Japanese field dog, seems to have little hunting instincts. She'll attack insects, and chased a cat out of the yard one evening. Good thing she didn't catch the cat, because it looked bigger than her. Though she is a damn good early alarm system. Any unusual noise brings a woof, and then the big dog decides if it's worth his attention.
The Husky mix seems to be on the hunt every time he's outside. He's constantly checking both gold fish ponds for frogs, snakes, and even looks longingly at the fish. He tries to get at birds, but he just can't fly like they do. A few days ago he had fresh, very fresh rabbit for breakfast. He ate the whole damn thing.
I was going to post pictures, but I gave the camera card to the Boss so she could load them on her computer, and now she can't find it.
The Shiba, a small Japanese field dog, seems to have little hunting instincts. She'll attack insects, and chased a cat out of the yard one evening. Good thing she didn't catch the cat, because it looked bigger than her. Though she is a damn good early alarm system. Any unusual noise brings a woof, and then the big dog decides if it's worth his attention.
The Husky mix seems to be on the hunt every time he's outside. He's constantly checking both gold fish ponds for frogs, snakes, and even looks longingly at the fish. He tries to get at birds, but he just can't fly like they do. A few days ago he had fresh, very fresh rabbit for breakfast. He ate the whole damn thing.
I was going to post pictures, but I gave the camera card to the Boss so she could load them on her computer, and now she can't find it.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Damn Busy
It's been a while. I know. The usual spring honey-do combined with long hours on the job are mostly to blame.
I designed some modifications to a machine that improve safety and allow us to attempt to do what no other company in the world is doing today. Needless to say, the corporate leaders have been keeping track of progress. Due to my underestimating the man hours required to install the changes, we've been running behind schedule, so I've been helping the maintenance guys. Instead of working on procedures and other designs, I've been in the shop running the crane and turning wrenches 9-10 hours a day.
This old man isn't used to all that physical labor.
I designed some modifications to a machine that improve safety and allow us to attempt to do what no other company in the world is doing today. Needless to say, the corporate leaders have been keeping track of progress. Due to my underestimating the man hours required to install the changes, we've been running behind schedule, so I've been helping the maintenance guys. Instead of working on procedures and other designs, I've been in the shop running the crane and turning wrenches 9-10 hours a day.
This old man isn't used to all that physical labor.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Cops Support Gun Ownership
Every encounter I've had with LOEs, and all those I know about, are in favor of armed citizens. So I've always doubted the anti-liberty politicians. This survey supports my personal abservations.
Change the Process
After having read the constitution, more then once, I have just 1 issue with the document. OK, make that 2.
It was written by the highly educated of the time, and as such is a bit flowery. If the language was more simple, the looney would find re-invention of the meaning more difficult.
Then there's the function of the supreme court. Instead of laws requiring a challenge by someone harmed, each and every bill passed should require a review by the court before being enacted. Every bill should be examined for constitutionality before becoming law. Maybe we wouldn't be in the near tyranny that we now have.
It was written by the highly educated of the time, and as such is a bit flowery. If the language was more simple, the looney would find re-invention of the meaning more difficult.
Then there's the function of the supreme court. Instead of laws requiring a challenge by someone harmed, each and every bill passed should require a review by the court before being enacted. Every bill should be examined for constitutionality before becoming law. Maybe we wouldn't be in the near tyranny that we now have.
Getting Ready
With the recent scarcity of ammo and components, and the warming weather I decided to start checking out my paintball gear. The first thing was to check the hydro-test date on my air bottles. The CO2 bottle is toast. It costs about as much for a new one as to get the old one tested.
Last fall a guy at splatter park told me one compressed air bottle was past due. I didn't check it for myself because he should know. The problem is that both had been tested and requalified. He obviously didn't look all that close.
The other bottle supposedly has a leaky perssure busst, according to the same guy. Since both bottles are empty, I won't know about that until I try to get it filled.
The only other thing is to disassemble, clean and check the o-rings on all 4 guns.
Speaking of guns, I still have a couple of fire arms to clean after my last range trip. They can actually wait a while before cleaning. Didn;t get to put all that many rounds through them.
Last fall a guy at splatter park told me one compressed air bottle was past due. I didn't check it for myself because he should know. The problem is that both had been tested and requalified. He obviously didn't look all that close.
The other bottle supposedly has a leaky perssure busst, according to the same guy. Since both bottles are empty, I won't know about that until I try to get it filled.
The only other thing is to disassemble, clean and check the o-rings on all 4 guns.
Speaking of guns, I still have a couple of fire arms to clean after my last range trip. They can actually wait a while before cleaning. Didn;t get to put all that many rounds through them.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
At The Smith's
Had some running to do last Saturday, so I stopped by the gunsmith's place. I left s friends 22 rifle there for magazine tube repair. Either the forearm screw was too long or torqued too tight, such that it deformed the magazine tube. The spring loaded brass tube was stuck. He was so busy that he didn't get to it yet.
He did have and installed the new safety on my Kimber Ultra Carry. The safety on my 5" Kimber broke last year so he put s Wilson on it. I like the different profile and was a little uncertain about the possibility of the safety breaking on my carry gun.
Heard some good news. He told me that AR components are now much more available, though a couple are now more expensive. I was told he could build me a new rifle in 3 weeks or less, but the price would be about $200 more then last year. Thankfully I got my AR the summer before Evil's first election.
Not sure what to take to him next. I have an old lose fitting Hi-Power that has seen thousands of rounds, purchased in 1990. I also have an Ishapore with a bobbed barrel that I want modified. I want a rail mounted in the scout position, and the barrel threaded for a flash hider so I can tune the barrel harmonics. . . . . Decisions . . . . Decisions.
He did have and installed the new safety on my Kimber Ultra Carry. The safety on my 5" Kimber broke last year so he put s Wilson on it. I like the different profile and was a little uncertain about the possibility of the safety breaking on my carry gun.
Heard some good news. He told me that AR components are now much more available, though a couple are now more expensive. I was told he could build me a new rifle in 3 weeks or less, but the price would be about $200 more then last year. Thankfully I got my AR the summer before Evil's first election.
Not sure what to take to him next. I have an old lose fitting Hi-Power that has seen thousands of rounds, purchased in 1990. I also have an Ishapore with a bobbed barrel that I want modified. I want a rail mounted in the scout position, and the barrel threaded for a flash hider so I can tune the barrel harmonics. . . . . Decisions . . . . Decisions.
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