On The Fence

I read that a bill has been introduced that will make carry license like a drivers license.  On one hand I think such a law would be a good thing for us that are licensed to carry.  On the other I really don't want the Fed government involved.  They screw up everything they touch while doing their best to strip away the remainder of our liberties.

Just Tired

There was a time when I had the idea that as I grew older life would become more relaxed, and I would have more free time.  On the contrary, I'm busier than I've ever been since working my way through college.

The Boss, my youngest son and I spend the day at the old house painting and making other repairs.  Tomorrow will be more of the same.  And then again next weekend.  I can't remember the last time I had an entire weekend to relax or spend time doing something I actually enjoy.  At best I drive the Boss around doing necessary errands one day, and the other household repairs or upgrades.

At work I've been blessed with an employment situation that has work I enjoy, is never boring and a company that is growing.  Not many can say that these days.  We just started installing 2 new machines, bringing to life and upgrading 2 more machines and I'm heavily involved in both projects.  And then I'm constantly designing and assisting in the installation of machine upgrades. 

I could certainly use a clone.  It's all wearing on me.

Fire Hazard

So S&Wis now making a 3" 460 revolver.  Could that be a response to Ruger's short barreled 454?  Does anyone really think that either cartridge has a significant performance edge over a heavy 45Colt in such a short barrel, other than muzzle flash? 

Left the Country

Have you heard of the man, and his family, harassed in New Jersey (?) because he has a Florida carry license?  He was smart enough to leave his weapon home while traveling outside the liberty zone of the USA.  That didn't help.  They were all treated as criminals, just because he happened to own a gun.

Let's face it.  The north east, California and Illinois left the USA years ago.

Out of Control

Christie is being crucified by the liberal press (think I just stuttered) while Obama pretty much gets a free pass.  I read one opinion that Christie will end up getting impeached.  But Obama, who has broken more laws than most prison inmates, just rolls along.  I suppose that's what happens when the DOJ reports to the guy breaking the laws.  I don't care how many congressional investigations there are. Nothing is ever corrected and no one is punished.

We now have a government that is completely out of control.  Is it time to water the tree of liberty?  We are getting close, in my opinion.

Humor or Reality ?

An e-mail contained this little bit of reality-humor.  Worth sharing.

I just received an audit on my tax return for 2012 back from the IRS.
It puzzles me!!! They are questioning how many dependents I claimed. I
guess it was because of my response to the question: "List all
dependents?" I replied: 12 million illegal immigrants; 3 million crack
heads; 42 million unemployed people on food stamps, 2 million people
in over 243 prisons; Half of Mexico ; and 535 persons in the U.S.
House and Senate." 1 useless President. Evidently, this was NOT an
acceptable answer. I KEEP ASKING MYSELF, WHO The Heck DID I MISS?

Political Idiocy

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Nasty Weather

The weather forecast was for something like 4-6 inches of snow followed by extra cold temperatures.  The snow was to start Sunday, so Saturday the grocery stores were packed to the gills.  One would think the end of the world was coming.  Don't those people keep food in the house to last more than 2 days?

The snow was minimal because of the light rain all day Sunday.  We had icy roads this morning because the temperatures dropped to 0 F.  I had a doctors appointment this morning but the office was closed.  As I write this it's about -7 F.  We have 2 northern breed dogs, and they don't want to stay outside long.  Tonight it's supposed to drop down to something like -14 F.  Haven't seen those kind of temperatures in a while.

In a couple of days it's supposed to be back up to 40 F.  No wonder my sinuses are giving me fits.

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A coworker told me he got a LC9 for Christmas.  That's his second in less then a year.  His first gun ever was a 6" 357.   Could I be a "bad" influence?

At Least One Does

How about that, a high ranking COP who understands.
Detroit police chief: Legal gun owners can deter crime

Magpull Good to Their Word

Magpul details plans to leave Colorado over gun rules

I wonder why manufacturing is going to Wyoming while corporate offices are moving to Texas.  Could the big shots prefer the slightly warmer Texas climate.

Civilization

 People who argue for the banning of arms ask for automatic rule by the young, the strong, and the many, and that’s the exact opposite of a civilized society. A mugger, even an armed one, can only make a successful living in a society where the state has granted him a force monopoly.

When I carry a gun, I don’t do so because I am looking for a fight, but because I’m looking to be left alone. The gun at my side means that I cannot be forced, only persuaded. I don’t carry it because I’m afraid, but because it enables me to be unafraid. It doesn’t limit the actions of those who would interact with me through reason, only the actions of those who would do so by force. It removes force from the equation…and that’s why carrying a gun is a civilized act.