Teddy Roosevelt

I was at the Smithsonian National Art Museum today and was suprised to see a rifle on display in the Portrait Gallery.

I should have known. I look to the left and there is the Portrait of President Roosevelt.

This was Teddy's Springfield. 

This was one of three firearms he purchased for his hunting trip to British East Africa.

--It was a beautiful day.

Quotes of the Week

The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government.
– Barry Goldwater

You don't pay taxes - they take taxes.
– Chris Rock

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.
– Calvin Coolidge

We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes non-work.
– Milton Friedman

The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.
– Lao Tzu

The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.
– Will Rogers

Robot Sentries

A friend sent me a pic via email.

I would love to build a remote controlled sentry. Here are the features of this that I like:

• Foundation is an AR15 pistol flt top
• 300 round, dual drum beta mag
• Suppressor
• EOTech sight
• Remote camera through the EOTech
• Powerful LED light

The parts I would have to make:

• Fire control
• Targeting control

While researching the legal traps I could even use an Airsoft AR as the foundation.

--I wonder if EOTechs have an always on mode?

Another DYI Gun Safe

Here is another hidden gun safe that would be good for a dusty corner of your garage.

This not only locks, it has really good internal volume.

It could even be plugged in so it could have interior lights, dehumidifier and maybe even some security systems.

I would also remove all the compressor and motor gear and install a drawer in the bottom.

--Good camouflage! 

Gun Free Zone

Last night the Church I have attended voted to become a Gun Free Zone.

Also known as a, Miller Free Zone.

I have been a member there for over 20 years. Intolerance and political bigotry has become acceptable behavior there in recent years.

I had made my views clear to the congregation, minister and the board of directors. It's easy to leave with my children grown and my wife of the same exact opinion as me.

In an ironic turn of events, I suddenly have thousands of dollar freed up in my budget that will now go to the 2nd Amendment Foundation and a Lifetime Membership to the NRA.

--More time for coffee and bacon on Sundays...

DIY: Gun Safe

A Friend sent me this image of a Do It Yourself locking gun safe.

I have a tall, five drawer filing cabinet that I could see being refit like this.

As I was looking at mine I might have seen a design flaw. If you make these mods and fill it up with long guns, then slide open the drawer, it could tip.

The advantage of the file cabinet normally is that you open only one drawer at a time.

To make this work you would really need to bolt the whole thing to the floor or the wall behind.

I can't say that this would even be good hidden storage. Burglars would still open it. This lock would slow them down but not stop them.

--This would be useful for keeping your kids out.

Bug Out Vehicle

Are you ready for the pending Zombie Apocalypse?  This guy is! Seen in WIRED!

 

--If only I had enough cash.

Want: KRISS Vector

I have had this gun on my want list for a long time. Sounds like they have worked most of the bugs out!


--I like this guys range too!

Quotes of the Week

If a man cannot be trusted with the government of himself, how can he be trusted with the government of others? 
-Thomas Jefferson

In Louisiana, we don't bet on football games, we bet on whether a politician is going to be indicted or not. 
- Mark Duffy

A little government and a little luck are necessary in life; but only a fool trusts either of them. 
- P.J. O'Rourke

Gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling. 
― Ambrose Bierce

The American Dream was about individualism and the opportunity to achieve success without interference from others. 
– Robert Ringer

Gun Porn: Short Shotgun

I know they are not very useful, but I still love me some short shotguns. One of the basic problems with a short shotgun is their ammo capacity. I saw this puppy on Pinterest.com and thought it would be awesome with a pistol grip!

Mag fed is awesome. I would pistol grip this and add a single point sling and have a pile of fun!

--I have that shoulder stock on another shotgun already!

Shotgun Myths and Realities

 --I love my shotguns!

Gun Content on Pinterest

I saw these images about the Four Rules on Pinterest.com and it's always good to remind people of them. So happy Friday and keep your bugger hook off the bag switch.

--Have a great weekend!

Another Fort Hood Shooting

Yet another Fort Hood incident.

Details are still thin but here are a few facts tht we do know:

• Fort Hood is STILL a Gun Free Zone
• Asshole killed himself
• He killed himself when people with guns shot back

You will get no sympathy from me for the shooter. That is what they want. No. Not going to happen.

I wish the media would not even say his name. They want to be famous. Screw that.

--I hope his gun is traced to Leland Yee. Maybe someone would cover that story.

Leland Yee and Media Coverage

The Leland Yee scandal has revealed more than just the corruption and hypocrisy of Leland Yee.

It has revealed, once again, the depth of the hypocrisy and bias of MANY media outlets.

A politician caught red handed taking bribes and arms trafficking and basically silence from the media?

What really pisses me off is that it is working. The basic Benghazi like blackout on the facts are keeping it quiet. (crickets)

I overheard a conversation at work that got the rage up. Not only did a large knot of people (Obama-voters) not hear about it, when it was mentioned Leland Yee was identified as a Tea Party member. Not a Democrat, gun-control advocate.

That is when I had to butt in. I rarely talk politics at work. So I laid out some facts and walked away.

-I hate political bigots.  

Next Project

I am building another AR-15 for my next project. This one will be made to be light and comfortable. I have been talking about it for a while.

I am thinking the upper will be configured like this:

It will have a polymer fore-grip and iron sights only with a single point sling. I might consider a flat-top with advance, but lightweight sights. Nothing with heavy batteries though. Crisp and clean and no caffeine...

--Well maybe a little caffeine.