NRA Annual Meeting

The NRA Annual Meeting begins today. I wish I could have carved out time for it this year.

If you are there and see good stuff send photos!

No NRA Annual Meeting for Me

I just could not work out the details to attend the NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville this year.

I am looking forward to the reports of friends from the field.

It really is to bad because I have friends that live in Nashville. I also have an interest in all the towns between here and there for potential retirement locations.

--Have fun guys! Keep us informed!

NRA Gun Gurus

I was a member of the live audience for two episodes the TV show NRA Gun Gurus Live!

Well, it was filmed before a live studio audience.  It  did not broadcast live like the Squirrel Report! The episodes will not broadcast until January.

It was really fun to see the process of the show being made. It was hilarious watching the hosts crack each other up or flub their lines.

The show is kind of like the Antiques Road Show for guns! They make it fun for the audience. They had a ton of food and drinks and even desert and coffee. We clapped a lot on queue and the producer was great in the way he worked with the crew, hosts, guests and audience.

They filmed two episodes that evening. They changes shirts and ties between the eps.

It show is sponsored Henry Repeating Arms. Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Firearms, was there as a guest talking about the history of the lever action rifle. He is very proud that Henry Rifles are all Made in the USA. I got a free hat!

These were the last two episodes of the season.

--I will go back if invited again!  Big Fun!

The Hypocrisy of Bloomberg

If you have a Billion dollars and an armed security detail 24/7, you have the luxury of spending millions to disarm everyone else.

Here is why he will fail:



--Simple, concise and important.

Todays NRA

I read a great article called "Why the “New NRA” Terrifies the Political Left" that addresses the invalid stereotype of members of the NRA. It talks about the NRA staff as well.

Among the NRA commentators are:

• a gay multi-racial ex-Google employee (Chris Cheng)
• a Venezuelan Olympian immigrant (Gabby Franco)
• a white female (Natalie Foster)
• a bespectacled hipster (Billy Johnson)
• an  African-American lawyer (Colion Noir)
• a former navy SEAL (Dom Raso)
• a former beauty queen turned tactical training company CEO (Nikki Turpeaux)

They come from all walks of life, and different parts of the world, but their common, unifying trait  is what they are not: the “uneducated fat old white guys” that is the stereotype of gun owners perpetuated by the media.

--The Left will keep whining and stamping their feet like small children while the grownups talk.

Noir Next Week

NOIR is back for Season 1, Part 2 on September 3rd with Colion, Amy and LaSorte.

 

I got to talk to Colion for a bit this year at the NRA Annual Meeting. He is a really good guy.

 

I always think of him when people talk about the NRA as a bunch of old, fat white guys.  He is NONE of those things! What he is, is smart, fun, and full of common sense!

 

His show is set to start up again next week on September 3rd. The show also has Amy "Not an old, fat white guy" Robbins! 

--I also always think of the night club Tech Noir on Pico.

New Laws in Effect Today

From the NRA-ILA: July 1, the following pro-gun/pro-hunting laws will take effect in Virginia:

Sunday hunting legislation -- Senate Bill 154, sponsored by now-former state Senator Phil Puckett (D-38), and House Bill 1237, sponsored by Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15) and 39 colleagues -- repeals the outdated ban on Sunday hunting on private lands with written permission from the owner while still prohibiting hunting within 200 yards of a house of worship, the hunting of deer with dogs and the hunting of bear.  SB 154 was signed into law on April 1 and HB 1237 was signed into law on March 5.

Senate Bill 371, sponsored by Senator Jeffrey McWaters (R-8), allows the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to issue hunting, trapping and fishing licenses valid for one full year from a future effective date.  SB 371 was signed into law on March 17.

House Bill 127, sponsored by Delegate Ed Scott (R-30), allows persons to hunt big game with muzzleloading pistols of a caliber of .45 or greater where and in those seasons when the use of muzzleloading rifles is permitted.  HB 127 was signed into law on March 5.

House Bill 307, sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter (R-31), permits local school boards to provide after-school hunter safety education programs for students grades seven through twelve, at the cost of the participant.  HB 307 was signed into law on April 4.

House Bill 357, sponsored by Delegate Rich Anderson (R-51), allows a circuit court clerk to disclose information contained in a concealed handgun permit application to the applicant.  HB 357 was signed into law on March 31.

House Bill 715, sponsored by Delegate Tommy Wright (R-61), establishes a new combined license for persons hunting with a bow and arrow or a crossbow.  HB 715 was signed into law on March 5.

House Bill 752, sponsored by Delegate Tom Rust (R-86), gives a school board discretion in requiring expulsion for certain students found with a firearm on school premises.  HB 752 was signed into law on April 7.

House Bill 1146, sponsored by Delegate Buddy Fowler (R-55), allows apprentice hunters to hunt unsupervised if they have completed a hunter education course.  HB 1146 was signed into law on March 17.

NRA-ILA thanks you for your active involvement during the 2014 legislative session, which helped ensure these measures became law.  As always, please stay tuned to www.nraila.org for future updates.

NRA Life Member

I forgot to tell you that I became an NRA Life Member.

Yea, me.

I signed up while I was at the NRA Annual Meeting.

I am also a current annual member of the 2nd Amendment Foundation. I may have to upgrade that membership as well.

With jug heads like the Chipotle open carry statement ijits helping we need a little extra in the RIGHT places...

--Am I required to drink NRA wine now?

Colion Noir New Website

Colion Noir has a new website and ep 2 is out.

"Colion and Amy address some criticism the show's first episode received from the mainstream media and discuss shopping for a gun."



--I met him at the NRA convention this year. Good guy.

Taurus First 24 Kits

At  the NRA Convention I saw an interesting setup called First 24 Kits.

"Taurus has introduced a pair of survival kits that feature the company's handguns. According to Taurus, the kits are "designed to assist you for the first 24 hours of a horrific catastrophe."

This kit sports a .357 and the other one has a Judge .410.

There is a few basic survival supplies like a compass, knife, batteries, cord, flashlight and a space blanket. All in a lockable case.

For the same cost you could put together a better Bug Out Bag with a gun. That is a great post idea!

--It's nice that the case locks but it has a "Steal me!" look to it.

Zombies!

There was a ton of Zombie themed stuff at the NRA Convention this year. Lots of neon green and yellow paint spatters (what's up with that?) weirdness.

--I like the picitinny hatchet attached to the side of this one.

Roni Brass Catcher

At the NRA Convention I wandered by the RONI booth.

As previously stated, I am a big Roni fan. At the show display they were showing off various accessories for the Roni.

The one that would be really handy at time is the brass catcher.

There turns out to be several variations available.

The suppressed Roni is great for shooting at my sisters farm. It doesn't scare the horses. Picking up all the brass from the grass is a total pain in the ass.

This inexpensive accessory solves that!

--It reminds me of the bagger on my lawn mower.

Rock River Arms LAR-PDS Pistol

Rock River Arms LAR-PDS Pistol

At the NRA convent I got to handle a Rock River Arms LAR-PDS Pistol w/ LAR-PDS Injection Molded Ribbed Handguard.

I Like It!!

The model RLP2110 had a really nice feel. The charging handle was really easy to use.

The picitinny on the butt end gives you lots of creative options for slings.

This is what the Keltec PLR-16 wanted to be.

Retail is $1300, and street price a bit lower. 

--Maybe add a K-Bar bayonet!!

In Case of Zombies

Zombies were more popular than ever at the NRA convention this year.

There was lots of Zombie themed targets, guns, knives and other items.

I think the best example was this Bug Out Vehicle! The roof mounted mini gun and two door mounted guns are perfect for the Zombie apocalypse or heavy morning traffic on your commute!

I can't imagine how much this thing cost to put together.

I still prefer a Brinks Armored Truck for my Zombie Apoc needs. Lots more storage for food, water ammo and fuel.

--Your mileage may vary...

I'm Back

I just got back from the NRA 2014 Convention.

It was a great trip. Saw a lot of old friends and met a lot of new friends.

Normal posting will resume tomorrow.

--Now I need coffee...

2014 NRA Annual Meeting

I am heading out today for the NRA Annual Meeting and show.

They expect over 70,000 people to attend.

I have not been there since Pittsburgh. I have my most comfy shoes ready.

This will also be my first big roadtrip since my spine surgery last winter.

I am going to try to post from the Meeting!

--Who's going? Email me at miller.jbx@gmail.com!

NRA Annual Meeting 2014

Trying to get organized to go to the annual meeting. I have hotel reservations. I have made arrangements for a media pass. My final step is to find out what the concealed carry regs are in Indianapolis, Indiana.

--Roll call! Who is going!?

Kids these Days

Did you hear about the kid that refused when a teacher ordered him to take of his shirt? He got suspended and actually got arrested for wearing an NRA T-shirt.

The kid apparently played it very cool and allowed them to take him away.

In one of the best "Fuck You" moves to the liberal fascists, he was cleared and returned to school wearing the very same T-Shirt.

--He and a ton of other kids that were wearing it in solidarity.

Firearms Insurance

I am looking for a new insurance provider for my firearms. It has been far too long since I updated the rider policy I have.

You may not realize that most homeowner or renter insurance policies have a firm limit on firearms coverage.

I am looking for recommendations.

Has anyone ever used Armscare Plus Coverage?

I am looking for a policy that will cover lost or stolen guns, ammo and accessories. It was also need to include fire coverage. I have a current full inventory with photos and serial numbers. 

--Send me some links if you have some!

2012 NRA HQ Blogshoot Tomorrow!

One Last reminder! 

If you can't make the shoot, come for the museum tour and/or lunch! See you there!

Once again will meet there on a Saturday morning, shoot for an hour and then take a tour of the National Firearms Museum at the NRA HQ in Fairfax Virginia.

• DATE:  February18th, 2012
• TIME: 7:30am or earlier.
• WHERE: NRA HQ Range in Fairfax VA
• WHO: You and people like you
• WHY: Because we are so damn pretty

Please note: If you have never been there before they will require that you take a short written safety test. It takes about 10 mins. It may be worth your while to stop in there, if possible, in advance to take the test and get your range card.

You do NOT have to be an NRA member to use the range.

The NRA headquarters building is located at 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

--We will go to Ruby Tuesdays for lunch!  It's only .7 miles away.