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--Could be worse.
The Walking Dead
Tonight is the first episode of the new TV series The Walking Dead on AMC.This is the first modern TV series that is about the pending Zombie Apocalypse!
This show has promise for good gun content. Expect show reviews, comments on firearm selections and tactics on acing shamblers!
--Hoping for a new favorite show!
WANT: Kel-Tec RFB
Yet another toy to add to my list:Kel-Tec RFB
RFB stands for Rifle, Forward-ejecting Bullpup. Why forward-ejecting? Because it allows the RFB to be the first truly ambidextrous 7.62 NATO Bullpup ever developed.
The patented, dual-extractor system maintains control of the case from the moment it leaves the magazine and upon firing, pulls the fired case from the chamber and lifts them to push them into an ejection chute above the barrel, where they exit.
The Bullpup configuration and tilting-block mechanism allow the 18" model to be only 26.1" long, or as much as 14" shorter in overall length than its competitors with equal barrel lengths.
--The MSRP is under $1900.
Post Secret
Post Secret is one of my weekly stops on the Internet. Every now and then they have gun content that's sometimes good and sometimes bad. Usually interesting.
--Bullies Suck. Cops have my respect. But I carry a gun because cops are too heavy...
--Bullies Suck. Cops have my respect. But I carry a gun because cops are too heavy...
Grassroots, Guns and Freedom
Now this is a fund raiser I can get behind! Guns and Coffee!!
On Monday, Landis' group raised money by raffling off some guns (along with a year's supply of Starbucks coffee). Landis is originally from Maryland and said that while guns still make her nervous, fellow Nevadans assured her they were appropriate Western prizes. Indeed, of the guns up for grabs -- a scoped hunting rifle, two Glock 9mm handguns and a 12-gauge shotgun -- some were donated by Nevada's Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki.
--Dammit. I miss all the fun...
Defending Self-Defense
I had occasion to visit The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA recently and really enjoyed it. I was amazed to discover that I was allowed to carry concealed there. I have a friend at work who went to UVA. He pointed me to this article, written by a student there:
Defending Self-Defense
The University’s prohibition of concealed firearms on Grounds severely limits the safety of students
--It is very concise on the issue. Forcing students to rely on a third party for defense is impracticable and unsafe.
Defending Self-Defense
The University’s prohibition of concealed firearms on Grounds severely limits the safety of students
--It is very concise on the issue. Forcing students to rely on a third party for defense is impracticable and unsafe.
Washington Post Poll
All gun rights supporters should pile on this pole:
"Should gun stores be held responsible for crimes committed with weapons
that they have sold?"
--Let's show them what we think.
"Should gun stores be held responsible for crimes committed with weapons
that they have sold?"
--Let's show them what we think.
Kids and the 4 Rules
Randomly I will demand that one of my offspring recite the 4 Rules. They always comply, even my daughter:
1) Treat every gun as if it is loaded.
2) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
3) Don't point your gun at something you don't want destroyed.
4) Know your target and what's behind and around it.
I don't mind if they role their eyes a bit as they recite them with a bored voice as if it is the multiplication tables. The 4 Rules are etched in there.
Once my son and I were headed to the range with T-Bolt. T-Bolt demanded to hear "The Rules" and my son recited:
1) To crush your enemies.
2) To see them driven before you.
3) And to hear the lamentation of de women...
--That's my boy...
1) Treat every gun as if it is loaded.
2) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
3) Don't point your gun at something you don't want destroyed.
4) Know your target and what's behind and around it.
I don't mind if they role their eyes a bit as they recite them with a bored voice as if it is the multiplication tables. The 4 Rules are etched in there.
Once my son and I were headed to the range with T-Bolt. T-Bolt demanded to hear "The Rules" and my son recited:
1) To crush your enemies.
2) To see them driven before you.
3) And to hear the lamentation of de women...
--That's my boy...
Internet Movie Firearm Database!
One of my favorite Internet resources as a gun owner is the Internet Movie Firearm Database.I go to the movies sometimes I will see a gun I don't recognize. I enjoy following up and seeing what Make and Model it was. It's great for links and pics and discussion starters.
So if you see a big chain gun or a modified revolver for a scifi film. Check out IMFDB!
--I'll be back... to www.imfdb.com
Is this a Violation of the 4 Rules?
I know what he must be thinking:1) Treat every gun as if it's loaded.
2) Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
3) Never point it at anything you don't want to destroy.
4) Be sure of your target, as well as, what is behind and around it.
5) D'OH!!??
--Sometimes, adhering to the 4 Rules is not enough.
Why I don't Like Airsoft
There is a ton of kids in my neighbor that get together on weekends and have roving firefights using Airsoft guns. It slowly escalated. More kids. Bigger battles. Camo clothes. Airsoft assault rifles like the one pictured.
When the battles started to get out of hand they were going from yard to yard. Hiding behind other people cars. Sniper fire from the curb storm drains.
People started building new fences to keep the assault teams of 9 year olds out. Complaints lodged with the HOA. And worse of all, calls to the actual police. Imagine rolling into an unknown situation, at dusk, to see a camo clad figure, running for cover carrying an Uzi, an AR-15, or a Remington 870. A little orange tip the only thing protecting them.
I already disliked Airsoft because it encourages kids to start bad habits, violating the 4 Rules constantly.
Then in a town near me some MS13 gang members were arrested with real guns that had the flash hiders painted bright orange, stating "It makes the cops hesitate just long enough."
--Did I mention they were illegal immigrants.
When the battles started to get out of hand they were going from yard to yard. Hiding behind other people cars. Sniper fire from the curb storm drains.
People started building new fences to keep the assault teams of 9 year olds out. Complaints lodged with the HOA. And worse of all, calls to the actual police. Imagine rolling into an unknown situation, at dusk, to see a camo clad figure, running for cover carrying an Uzi, an AR-15, or a Remington 870. A little orange tip the only thing protecting them.
I already disliked Airsoft because it encourages kids to start bad habits, violating the 4 Rules constantly.
Then in a town near me some MS13 gang members were arrested with real guns that had the flash hiders painted bright orange, stating "It makes the cops hesitate just long enough."
--Did I mention they were illegal immigrants.
The Range: Not about the Guns
When we go to the range or remote farms on Ohio to go shooting we mostly think about our guns and ammo. Admit it. There has been times when you got the range having forgotten your ear protection. We may remember our eye and ear protection, usually. But how much else do you really think about?
Here is a few more things to remember to take to the range:
- Take a hat. Hats keep hair out of your eyes. On outdoor ranges or farms in Ohio they can keep your shaved heads from burning. They can shield your scope and eyes from bad angles of the sun. They can hide your eyes as you're checking out the Hot Librarian shooting in the next lane over. Hats are good.
- Carefully select your clothes too. Some choices are way better than others. I have seen hot brass go down the fronts of many low cut shirts on women. Thinking of that, I smile when ever I see cleavage at the range. Well, honestly, I smile when ever I see a lot of cleavage. Can't help it. This problem is not just one for the ladies. I myself have had a lot of hot casing down the collar of my shirt. It's one of the reason I am usually untucked. The smart ones wear turtle necks.
WANT: Kel-Tec PMR-30 Carbine
In a previous post I was stating my desire to get the modestly priced PMR-30 handgun in .22mag.
Now they are considering a carbine version of this firearm. I would buy this for sure. It has a standard 30 round mag in the grip, picatinny rails on top and bottom and a standard adjustable stock. It promises to be very light.
Compatible mags with the handgun would ensure I'd buy both!
--WANT! Want bad!
Inventory and Insurance
Several years ago my sister had a fire at her place. In addition to losing the barn and offices her husband lost all his guns.He was lucky enough to be able to recover what was left of them from the rubble. The serial numbers, including make and model, were evident even with the stocks burned away.
They had not planned ahead. None of them had been documented.
I learned from their error. I now keep an inventory folder of all my firearms. I take a digital photo of each. Annotate the photo with the serial number, make and model, any add-ons like scopes, stocks, LASERs and other options. I keep a spreadsheet of the mags I have as well. Because I have a lot of them. And tools, and other gear. I print all this off and keep the prints in a binder. That binder is in my safe deposit box with other important papers.
--Insurance supplemental riders is another story.
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