My Ohio CHL is due to expire the first of July. For various poor reasons I've procrastinated reapplying until this last Tuesday. Here in Ohio, applications and issues are handles by the county Sheriff. The licensee must go through the county sheriff where he/she resides, or an adjacent county sheriff.
Since I work in a small town that happens to be the adjacent county seat, I decided to apply there for convenience. They only take applications Tuesday through Thursday by appointment. I called for an appointment and was told I couldn't get in there until some time in August. Bummer. So I took some time off from work and drove into the much larger city to apply for renewal. In 45 days I will be going back to pick up my new license.
Other than the hassle of driving into the city, all was rather easy.
I have a very real problem with calling a concealed carry license a permit. Permit implies that I need permission to exercise a natural right protected by the Constitution. I..DO..NOT. I have a license, well actually 2 licenses, which I have only to avoid legal hassle. . . . The deputy that took my paperwork called it an application to renew my permit. Ughhh. I managed to keep my mouth shut.
I was informed that since I have applied for renewal, and my license will expire before the renewal is processed, I have a 30 day grace period. Nice to know, but not needed for me. My non-resident Florida license is recognized here in Ohio, and it's good for another year.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Corruption Extreme
It's finally in the public eye that our federal government is corrupt, and lately inept as well.
I wonder how much we'll never know
I wonder how much we'll never know
Various
Saturday morning was spent running the Boss around, then the afternoon was mowing grass at the old place. Looks like the bendix on the starter is going bad. Really hate to spend the money on that old tractor because it's too large for the new house. At over $100 a pop to have it mowed is sure a lot more than spending 3 hours to do it myself with $65 for new parts.
My daughter in law has been unemployed for about 2 years. She has a masters degree in marketing. My son, computer graphics, will be unemployed this Friday. Thankfully she found a job starting in a couple of weeks. Without at least one working they will lose their house in 2 months.
Most of Sunday was spent working around the house, and late afternoon at my grandson's birthday party. For the first time in my life I played laser tag. It was fun, but I'll take paint ball any day of the week.
I spent Monday with a wheel barrel moving mulch for the Boss. My poor aching back.
Becoming an expert dealing with carpenter bees. So far I've killed well over a dozen by spraying wasp and hornet killer into their holes at night. I also have 3 in a trap. Next step is to puff dust into their dens and fill the gaping holes made by wood peckers. I suspect the battle will last all summer, and maybe into next year. I will prevail.
My OWB holster for my 3 inch 1911 doesn't cover the trigger completely, since installing the short trigger. I've been using it for years without incident, but it's time to fix it. Bought a Galco Side Snap Scabbard. The only thing I don't like is the lack of leather between me and the slide. And like all new leather, it creeks when I move. My Kahr PM9 works well in the old holster.
Mounted the Fire Sights on the CZ 712 Utility. Assuming I can adjust them to my satisfaction, they should work quite well. Now I'm considering a sling and stock mounted ammo for the training this July.
Went to the sheriff's office today and applied for my carry license renewal. Was told it will take at least 45 days to process. That will put it past my expiration date, but the state allows a 30 day grace period. Doesn't really matter to me, since my Florida license will get me through the null period.
My daughter in law has been unemployed for about 2 years. She has a masters degree in marketing. My son, computer graphics, will be unemployed this Friday. Thankfully she found a job starting in a couple of weeks. Without at least one working they will lose their house in 2 months.
Most of Sunday was spent working around the house, and late afternoon at my grandson's birthday party. For the first time in my life I played laser tag. It was fun, but I'll take paint ball any day of the week.
I spent Monday with a wheel barrel moving mulch for the Boss. My poor aching back.
Becoming an expert dealing with carpenter bees. So far I've killed well over a dozen by spraying wasp and hornet killer into their holes at night. I also have 3 in a trap. Next step is to puff dust into their dens and fill the gaping holes made by wood peckers. I suspect the battle will last all summer, and maybe into next year. I will prevail.
My OWB holster for my 3 inch 1911 doesn't cover the trigger completely, since installing the short trigger. I've been using it for years without incident, but it's time to fix it. Bought a Galco Side Snap Scabbard. The only thing I don't like is the lack of leather between me and the slide. And like all new leather, it creeks when I move. My Kahr PM9 works well in the old holster.
Mounted the Fire Sights on the CZ 712 Utility. Assuming I can adjust them to my satisfaction, they should work quite well. Now I'm considering a sling and stock mounted ammo for the training this July.
Went to the sheriff's office today and applied for my carry license renewal. Was told it will take at least 45 days to process. That will put it past my expiration date, but the state allows a 30 day grace period. Doesn't really matter to me, since my Florida license will get me through the null period.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The Evil IRS
“Trimming a few branches will not solve the problem when the roots of the tree have gone rotten,” . . . . . . “That is exactly what has happened with our entire tax system -- it is rotten at the core, and it must be ripped out so we can start fresh.”
“This president has grown the size, the scope, the debt and the power of the federal government to such irresponsible proportions … that this is the inevitable result,”
Rotten at the Core
Damn right. In total agreement.
Fire the federal government.
“This president has grown the size, the scope, the debt and the power of the federal government to such irresponsible proportions … that this is the inevitable result,”
Rotten at the Core
Damn right. In total agreement.
Fire the federal government.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Repeat
I've said it before, and I feel compelled to say it again.
We have the most corrupt administration in my life time.
And the most stupid votors.
As a country, can we survive this?
We have the most corrupt administration in my life time.
And the most stupid votors.
As a country, can we survive this?
Sporting Clays, a Beginning
Never shot sporting clays before. That was certainly a bunch of fun. The place we went to was close and only had 5 stations for a total of 50 birds. Every bird was thrown in groups of 2, with most sequential but some true pairs.
The birds that were on a downward path took some adjustment. but the true doubles gave me the most trouble. I found it difficult to pick the first target. Several times I shot between them. I remember having the same problem when I first started hunting quail, many decades ago.
I haven't fired a shotgun at a moving target in close to 20 years. 26 of 50 I'd guess isn't all that bad. In a few weeks I'll make time to do it again.
The birds that were on a downward path took some adjustment. but the true doubles gave me the most trouble. I found it difficult to pick the first target. Several times I shot between them. I remember having the same problem when I first started hunting quail, many decades ago.
I haven't fired a shotgun at a moving target in close to 20 years. 26 of 50 I'd guess isn't all that bad. In a few weeks I'll make time to do it again.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Local WallyWorld
Stopped at the Wally World in the little town where I work, on the way home. I intended to get passport photo for renewing my Ohio carry license. To my surprise, that particular store doesn't have a photographer.
I then wandered back to the sporting goods section. That's one of the few Wally Worlds in this area that actually sells guns and ammunition. They still have a 2 box limit per person because of low supply. So I bought 2 boxes of 12 Ga shells. That'll help my supply for sporting clays tomorrow.
I then wandered back to the sporting goods section. That's one of the few Wally Worlds in this area that actually sells guns and ammunition. They still have a 2 box limit per person because of low supply. So I bought 2 boxes of 12 Ga shells. That'll help my supply for sporting clays tomorrow.
Been on Vacation
The Boss got us a good deal on round trip tickets and a weeks stay at a Hilton resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Well, not in the city, but in the populated area around Phoenix. There's tons of people living in that area, with lots of water, in the middle of the desert. Seems that the Phoenix area is home to about half the state population. And it's rare to find an adult over 30 who was born in Arizona.
It's true what they say about dry heat. The mid 90s there was more comfortable than 80 here.
We had a great time seeing the sights up to and including the big canyon, as well as Tombstone.
I think I could get used to desert life. I like the desert, but I suppose, with time I'd get tired of all the browns and no green vegetation.
On the way home I handed the TSA lady my ID and boarding pass. The stared at the ID for some time, then asked for my drivers license. I had given her my carry license instead. I don't know what her problem was, it is still a state issued picture ID.
It's true what they say about dry heat. The mid 90s there was more comfortable than 80 here.
We had a great time seeing the sights up to and including the big canyon, as well as Tombstone.
I think I could get used to desert life. I like the desert, but I suppose, with time I'd get tired of all the browns and no green vegetation.
On the way home I handed the TSA lady my ID and boarding pass. The stared at the ID for some time, then asked for my drivers license. I had given her my carry license instead. I don't know what her problem was, it is still a state issued picture ID.
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