One law for us, another for you...

"The California state Senate voted 28-8 Wednesday to exempt itself from the pointless gun-control laws that apply to the rest of the populace. Legislators apparently think they alone are worthy to pack heat on the streets for personal protection, and the masses ought to wait until the police arrive."

"This is just one of many bills Golden State politicians used this legislative session to set themselves apart from the little people..."

Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/6/one-law-for-us-another-for-you/#ixzz2rvWgRx4O

--I am getting to the point that I can't read the news anymore. So bad for my blood pressure...

State of the Union Reaction

Defensive Doors

I wish I knew the brand name of this door manufacturer!




--Looks like that guy finally woke up!

Schools are closed again

Less than an inch of snow this morning and all the schools are closed in the city and county.

I wish I could stay home and clean guns.

I really need to drag te guns out of the safe that I never shoot and give them a good clean and lube. There are some in there that I have actually never shot. Or shot maybe once.

The First Annual NoVA Winter Blogdinner is this coming Saturday. JayG is organizing this year.

What: First Annual NoVA Winter Blogdinner
When: Saturday, February 1st. Start time: 6:30
Where: The Cajun Experience. I've reserved a room for ~ 30, ask for "Jay"

--Let's hope it stops snowing, dammit!!

When you need to be sure...

When did hollow points become obsolete?

This is the G2 Research R.I.P Ammo.

A bit too pricy though at about $2 per round...

Virginia to Vote on Bill to Allow Sunday Hunting

The Virginia House of Delegates is expected to vote on a bill that would reverse the state’s current ban on hunting on Sundays, allowing the sport on private property and public waters throughout the state – with a few exceptions – as early as this week.

With my back on the mend it would be all kinds of awesome to increase the number of days I could sit and nap in the woods!

--Sundays closer to nature!

Quotes of the Week

Warm trends prove global warming. Cold trends also prove global warming. This is the philosophy of a madman.
– Ann Coulter

"Global warming" is just the latest in a long line of hysterical crusades to which we seem to be increasingly susceptible.
– Thomas Sowell

Government is about coercion. Limiting government is the single most important instrument for guaranteeing liberty.
– Dr. Walter Williams

Rights must come first. Laws should come second, and only to protect those rights; nothing more.
 – Stuart K. Hayashi

Crime Stats Map

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VA is the 4th safest. DC is the 51st. That is actually the WORST!

--I was surprised by some of these.

Rhino Arms: 12 Gauge

This one I find interesting: Rhino Arms 12 Gauge AR

All you have to do is swap out the upper on this Rhino AR10 and toss in a new mag and you have yourself a 12 Gauge AR Shotgun.

I have a Saiga 12 gauge now and I love it. But this rig would allow me to quickly swap out the upper on a .308 AR10 and suddenly I have an AR12. The AR10 takes standard DPMS mags and has five and ten round mags available for 12ga.

Can drums be far behind!

--That is a pile of Rock and Roll right there! Can't wait to find the price!

Cabin Off the Grid

Every now and then I get the itch to have a cabin in the woods somewhere. Here is one that I saw this morning with process and parts list for building.

I would add a hidden sub-floor gun safe.

 

--I like the tiny house movement.

Zombie Apocalyse Vehicle

Add a few gun ports and this Bug Out Vehicle will be ready for the apocalyse.

It looks like it has plenty of clearance to plow it's way through hoards of the un-dead.

I love it that people in the world have such awesome hobbies!

--I wonder what kind of milage it gets!

Easy Readiness from Costco

As the snow falls outside I was thinking about my pantry. It's fully stocked as usual. When these mini weather events happen and it cripples the region and clears milk, bread, TP and water form the shelves it always gets me thinking.

I am not the only one. Prepping is becoming so mainstream Costco is jumping on the bandwagon! You can now get "30,144 Total Servings 4-Person 1-Year Food Storage" deal for $4000 delivered on an unmarked pallet.

Check out the details below.


--That pallet would look awesome right next to your pallet of ammo!
 
For questions or additional information, please email costcosupport@shelfreliance.com.

• Comprehensive food supply for up to 12 months for 4 people  
• Shipment arrives on a pallet that is black-wrapped for security and privacy  
• Pallet contains 63 separate boxes  
• All freeze dried foods have a shelf life of up to 25 years

Simple rehydration instructions, recipes, and helpful tips are included on each can.

This kit contains 378 #10 cans of the following THRIVE foods:

Grains:

• 42 Hard White Winter Wheat (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin: USA)
• 36 White Rice (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)
• 14 Pearled Barley (8 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)
• 10 Whole Wheat Flour (5 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 10 White Flour (5 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 8 Quick Oats (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 8 Cornmeal (5 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 8 Elbow Macaroni (8 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)

Fruits & Veggies:

• 20 Potato Chunks (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 12 Sweet Corn FD (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 8 Broccoli FD (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 4 Carrot Dices (8 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA/Poland)   
• 2 Banana Slices FD (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  Ecuador)
• 6 Strawberries FD (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 8 Green Peas FD (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 4 Raspberries FD (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA/Chile/Serbia)
• 10 Apple Slices (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 4 Onions FD (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)

Dairy:

• 36 Powder Milk (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 6 Cheese Blend (15 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 6 Chocolate Drink Mix (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)

Protein:

• 6 Whole Egg Powder (3 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 8 Chicken TVP (10 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 14 Pinto Beans (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA/Canada)  
• 12 Black Beans (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA/Canada)
• 4 Sausage TVP (10 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 4 Ham TVP (10 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 8 Lentils (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 8 Beef TVP (10 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 6 Taco TVP (10 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)

Misc:

• 2 Iodized Salt (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 2 Chicken Bouillon (5 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 6 Brown Sugar (10 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 6 Fudge Brownies (20 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 2 Baking Powder (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 2 Beef Bouillon (5 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)   
• 10 White Sugar (25 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 6 Orchard Apple Drink (3 year shelf life (Country of Origin:  USA)  
• 6 Orange Bliss Drink (3 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)
• 4 Simply Peach Drink (3 year shelf life) (Country of Origin:  USA)

It's going to snow

It is an odd morning.

All the schools are closed, as well as the Federal Government. Even Frostbite University is closed. Why is this odd?

It's currently 39F and no snowing yet.

--Wish me luck, I'm going in!

Martin Luther King

I hope everyone has a good day.

I have the day off as a holiday.

It is worthy of remembering that Martin Luther King was a gun owner that knew that the police not only could not respond fast enough but might not be inclined to do so quickly because of their own personal political beliefs.

He knew he was responsible for his own safety. Even after his home was bombed, he was denied a concealed carry permit.

--Remember MLK. I am glad he was not a Saint.

Quotes of the Week

Rights must come first. Laws should come second, and only to protect those rights; nothing more.
 – Stuart K. Hayashi

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it.
– Milton Friedman

The only thing that saves us from bureaucracy is its inefficiency.
 – Eugene McCarthy

I favor freedom — you never achieve real equality anyway; you simply sacrifice prosperity for an illusion.
– Mario Vargas Llosa

Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions — it only guarantees equality of opportunity.
– Irving Kristol

A claim for equality of material position can be met only by a government with totalitarian powers.
– F.A. Hayek

We are not alike and no law can make us so.
– Frank Chodorov

Government is about coercion. Limiting government is the single most important instrument for guaranteeing liberty.
– Dr. Walter Williams 

If you like your Bill of Rights, you can keep your Bill of Rights.
--Twitter Echos