"The reality of the other person lies not in what he reveals to you, but what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says, but rather to what he does not say."
-- Kalil Gibran
PART 1: Tracking the Process
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| Gemtech Blackslide 45 |
I am going to detail everything I do to buy a new suppressor for my Glock 21.
Before today, I already did several things to prep for this purchase. I bought a Glock 21, factory threaded barrel. I looked are a huge variety of suppressors, picked a Gemtech and finally today I said, "I'll take it."
The gun shop where I bought it does a lot of Class III business so they were well practiced in the drill.
- I filled out a simple ATF Form 4 and provided my Drivers License.
- Five minutes later they had printed off, and signed, three copies for me to sign. They included them in a packet with instructions and fingerprint cards.
- I paid for the suppressor. Just the suppressor.
- They boxed it up, labeled it and put it in the safe.
My new Zombie Gnome
These guys are brilliant! Talk about a market that is being tapped while it's hot! Zombie Gnomes!
This should keek those damn squirrels at bay!
Local Blog Shoot!
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| Careful where you park! |
I love going to these get togethers. There are always good people, fun shooting, great firearms and in the past, even some fun targets. At the Northcoast II blogshoot this year we got to shoot up a car!
Anyway! Come to the shoot! Dress warm.
--So if you're interested, please shoot Murphy an e-mail at martinihenrywv@gmail.com.
The Blunderbuss
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| The Classic Thanksgiving Gun |
Happy Thanksgiving world!
Before I go and stuff myself with turkey and pie I wanted to tell a gun story from when I was a kid. It seemed like every turkey hunting, Thanksgiving, cartoon character, that was drawn with a gun, always had a Blunderbuss.
One of my uncles actually has one of these that I got to fire a few time. I have no idea how the hell you could ever use the damn thing to hunt. Flint lock! Flash pan! Wait 2 full seconds after you pull the trigger, then it goes off. Unless the turkey is like, "Hey what's that noise, that flash and oll that smoke?" BANG!
The spread of the shot was wide too. A bow would be easier.
From Wikipedia:
The term "blunderbuss" is of Dutch origin, from the Dutch word donderbus, which is a combination of donder, meaning "thunder", and buss, meaning "Pipe" (Middle Dutch: busse, box, tube, from Late Latin, buxis, box).[1]The transition from donder to blunder is thought by some to be deliberate; the term blunder was originally used in a transitive sense, synonymous with to confuse, and this is thought to describe the stunningly loud report of the large bore, short barreled blunderbuss.[2]
The term dragon is taken from the fact that early versions were decorated with a carving in the form of a mythical dragon's head around the muzzle; the muzzle blast would then give the impression of a fire breathing dragon.[3]
--Happy Thanksgiving All! Be safe and enjoy!!
Forgotten Weapons
I found myself on a new blog called Forgotten Weapons. Go there and spend some time.
--Hat tip to SayUncle!
--Hat tip to SayUncle!
I need a new range bag
I need to pack the bag with several standard items and leave it packed. Right now I pack it the day I go. I always seem to forget something: Alan wrenches, first aid kits, tools, cleaning supplies, disposable ear plugs, lens cloth, muffs, glasses, batteries, a hat, even coins for vending drinks.
I need a case that is ready. Just add guns, mags and ammo and you're off. I need it to be able to hold several guns of various sizes.
I and recently been checking out the ones with wheels that act like a hand truck. Some of these are even re-purposed camera bags. I like the concept. I need to look a bit closer at those.
--Let me know what you like! What's in your bag?
Four Reasons
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| Glock 21 |
When the Balloon Goes Up had a great post on four reasons he carries a Glock.
Head over and read the whole thing. I agree with every point.Here is the Cliff Notes version:
- I am a simpleton.
- I'm a wimp.
- Clicks are bad when you want a bang and bangs are bad when you don't.
- I really don't care about my Glocks!
On the same day I read this post I also read a news piece on the accidental death of a man that was legally carrying a Glock concealed, but loose in his pocket or his waistband.
Glocks are simple. You pull the trigger and it always goes BANG. This is usually a very good thing. Unless it's pointing at a main cable in your leg!
--Extreme reliability, large capacity, durable, and simple. Much like me!
Quotes of the Week
"Luck is often on the side of large magazines."
--Oleg Volk
"You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves."
--Michelle Stanley. Francis de Sales
"Freedom is the greatest fruit of self sufficiency."
--Epicurus
"The only problem with having a bright tomorrow is you have to get through the night before."
--Moist Von Lipwig
Bloogroll Update
"The term "when the balloon goes up" has been used since WWI when observation balloons were used to gather intelligence, exposing allied troops and triggering enemy fire. It's use continued in WWII due to the use of barrage balloons being lifted in preparation for air raids. Historically, the ascension of balloons has been a sign of impending incoming fire."
"This blog and the associated forums have been created to discuss the preparations, tools, equipment, mindset and training required to handle the first 0-72 hours following the rise of the balloon. Additionally, I hope the forums will become a place to discuss hypothetical scenarios and to learn personal experiences."
Musings Over a Pint
"You should expect to see lots of stuff about craft beer, especially craft beer from Virginia. I love the United States of America and I have exactly no tolerance for those who feel otherwise. I enjoy shooting pistols and occasionally participate in USPSA and other organized matches. I am blessed with a lovely wife and fine young son. Surely there will be postings about those subjects too. Yes, I'm proud to be a conservative Virginian. Musings over a pint; the title says it all. "
--Welcome to the Blogroll!
National Ammo Day
It is a nationwide BUYcott of ammunition. You buy ammunition. 100 Rounds a person.
"The goal of National Ammo Day is to empty the ammunition from the shelves of your local gun store, sporting goods, or hardware store and put that ammunition in the hands of law-abiding citizens."
"Make your support of the Second Amendment known—by voting with your dollars!"
"There are an estimated 75 MILLION gun owners in the United States of America. If each gun owner or Second Amendment supporter buys 100 rounds of ammunition, that’s 7.5 BILLION rounds in the hands of law-abiding citizens!"
--I will be shopping! Will you?
Adios ATF
As I wander through the world inside the beltway I hear stuff. It usually doesn't have any gun content. This week the talk around the cooler had Firearms! The F in ATF!
The air is buzzing with word spreading that the BATFE is going to be completely disassembled and disbanded. The entire Bureau will be gone. Some parts eliminated and the staff laid off and some other parts transferred to places like the FBI or Dept of Homeland Security or the Dept of Education (kidding about DoE).
(Update: Looks like the target date is Feb 1st. Might be a press release in the next week or two.)
Keep a close eye on the news over the next few weeks.
--Action Adventure.
Movie: Magnum Force
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| Do you feel lucky? |
If you have not seen these films recently you should bump one up in your Netflix queue.
Miller Rating = 8 of 10
The following guns are listed in the Internet Movie Firearm Database:
- 1 Smith & Wesson Model 29
- 2 Colt Python
- 3 Colt Diamondback
- 4 Smith & Wesson M76
- 5 Smith & Wesson Model 10
- 6 Double Barreled Shotgun
- 7 Beretta 951
- 8 Colt Detective Special
- 9 Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub
- 10 M1 Thompson
- 11 Browning Auto-5
- 12 Browning Hi-Power
- 13 Winchester 1897
- 14 Ithaca 37
- 15 Winchester Model 70
- 16 M1911A1
- 17 Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub
- 18 Ballistics Analysis Armory
--I love the snapshot of time in this film. The cars, the clothes AND the guns!
Another 922r Challenge
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| Derya Yeni Anakon Magazine Fed 12ga Shotgun |
The Derya Yeni Anakon Magazine Fed Shotgun shotgun is the next one that doesn't fit the bill. It comes with a 4 round mag and you cannot add a 20 round drum because of the 922r laws.
So why bother?
What we need is an American company to make a dam shotgun like this. If Mossberg or Remington would make this it would not carry any import restrictions and I would buy two of them!
--It looks like it has the feature set I want! I just need it to be Made in the USA!
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