Go read:
there is a lot riding on this . . . not only the Second Amendment but how we will deal with the whole Bill of Rights on a state level going forward. . . .
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
New Shooter
We brought a new shooter to the range today. . . well, he has not been shooting in like 20 years so. . . .
Things went well and I think we have another convert to the dark side = )
He is thinking about getting his permit so wanted to try it again.
The day started with a .22 rifle so he could get use to shooting, we could go over the four rules, how to hold the gun, how to sight it and all that good stuff. He did well with the .22 but had remembered doing more pistol shooting than rifle way back when so wanted to try that. I got him set up with a .22 pistol and he did ok. He did remark that it was much easier to shoot the rifle accurately.
We went through the pistols, .380, 9mm, and a .32 for him to try that we had. He did ok, but did not like the .380 as much as the 9mm. It was all about how it fit his hand. We then discussed how if he wants to get a pistol when the time comes it is important to go to a good shop that will let him handle the guns and see what fits his hand.
We then went back to rifles where we did a .45 lever action, a WASR 10 and AR-15. He did best with the AR, then the lever gun. He was not a big fan of the AK with the kick to it. I couldn't get him to try the Enfield. . . I did shoot it first so he could get an idea of the kick so as to not scare him and he chose not to try it. . . . maybe next time. . .
At this point another shooter came by who like my AR and was talking about getting one. I let him give it a try and discussed things a bit with him on it. I found out he was "former" Marine (if there is such a thing as a former one. . .) and it had been like 20 years since he shot an AR type rifle but he did well with it. Afterwards I noted this to the new guy as to how most gunnys I have met are very friendly and if you show an interest in one of their guns and ask nice most are happy to have you try it and talk about them. They are also a good source of info on things they have liked and disliked with their guns and such. . .
All in all a good day. The new shooter had a good time and got to see that us gun folks are a friendly lot. Now to see if we can get him to go for his permit. . ..
Things went well and I think we have another convert to the dark side = )
He is thinking about getting his permit so wanted to try it again.
The day started with a .22 rifle so he could get use to shooting, we could go over the four rules, how to hold the gun, how to sight it and all that good stuff. He did well with the .22 but had remembered doing more pistol shooting than rifle way back when so wanted to try that. I got him set up with a .22 pistol and he did ok. He did remark that it was much easier to shoot the rifle accurately.
We went through the pistols, .380, 9mm, and a .32 for him to try that we had. He did ok, but did not like the .380 as much as the 9mm. It was all about how it fit his hand. We then discussed how if he wants to get a pistol when the time comes it is important to go to a good shop that will let him handle the guns and see what fits his hand.
We then went back to rifles where we did a .45 lever action, a WASR 10 and AR-15. He did best with the AR, then the lever gun. He was not a big fan of the AK with the kick to it. I couldn't get him to try the Enfield. . . I did shoot it first so he could get an idea of the kick so as to not scare him and he chose not to try it. . . . maybe next time. . .
At this point another shooter came by who like my AR and was talking about getting one. I let him give it a try and discussed things a bit with him on it. I found out he was "former" Marine (if there is such a thing as a former one. . .) and it had been like 20 years since he shot an AR type rifle but he did well with it. Afterwards I noted this to the new guy as to how most gunnys I have met are very friendly and if you show an interest in one of their guns and ask nice most are happy to have you try it and talk about them. They are also a good source of info on things they have liked and disliked with their guns and such. . .
All in all a good day. The new shooter had a good time and got to see that us gun folks are a friendly lot. Now to see if we can get him to go for his permit. . ..
D-Day/Midway
Folks - today is a day to remember D-Day and all those who gave all to get us a foothold in fortress Europe and start us on our way to the defeat of the Nazis.
What seems to be forgotten is it is also the time to remember those who fought and died on the other side of the world a few years earlier to help turn the tide with Japan. Over three days a small group of American pilots gave all to defeat the Japanese and start the long fight to Japan. Midway was a critical victory for us - not only for the military but the folks at home. . . we had gone against Japan and won a battle in a big way. . . . first time we had done that. . .
So lets take a moment and think about them all. Half a world and two years separated these two events but both were critical in our winning WWII.
Thank You vets for all you have given us. May we be truly worthy of your gift.
What seems to be forgotten is it is also the time to remember those who fought and died on the other side of the world a few years earlier to help turn the tide with Japan. Over three days a small group of American pilots gave all to defeat the Japanese and start the long fight to Japan. Midway was a critical victory for us - not only for the military but the folks at home. . . we had gone against Japan and won a battle in a big way. . . . first time we had done that. . .
So lets take a moment and think about them all. Half a world and two years separated these two events but both were critical in our winning WWII.
Thank You vets for all you have given us. May we be truly worthy of your gift.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Strike Three (or is it higher?)
Seems another Speaker of the House for Massachusetts has been put under indictment for crooked dealing. . . . . he makes the third in a row (for those counting) to leave the post under indictments. . . . .
The funny part is 77% of respondents to a local paper poll say they are fed up with the games on Beacon Hill and that our reps there are basically not honest.
Too bad they will probably all get voted back in next time around no matter who they are or what they have done. . . .
Too bad there is NO Republican or third party here with any strength to run against them. . . too bad no other party will come forward and run for change. . .
Too bad if they did the sheep here would still vote in crooks back in. . . . we get what we deserve.
If not for family I would happily move out of this state. . . when the folks are gone I will. . . .
The funny part is 77% of respondents to a local paper poll say they are fed up with the games on Beacon Hill and that our reps there are basically not honest.
Too bad they will probably all get voted back in next time around no matter who they are or what they have done. . . .
Too bad there is NO Republican or third party here with any strength to run against them. . . too bad no other party will come forward and run for change. . .
Too bad if they did the sheep here would still vote in crooks back in. . . . we get what we deserve.
If not for family I would happily move out of this state. . . when the folks are gone I will. . . .
Obama sells us out again
Thank you Pres. Obama for once again forgetting your job is to protect us and the Constitution of the USA.
Once again you go to the homes of our enemies and give them strength with your weak words in their presence. You have all but openly invited another attack on us.
Thanks
May this be a quick four years so we can get a proper person put in as POTUS and not one trying to outdo Carter for bad decisions.
I wish I could understand why he feel repeating the failed policy's of the late 1930's of appeasement will suddenly work for him against the radical in the Middle East. He continues to push us down the road to another war. Good luck to us all
Once again you go to the homes of our enemies and give them strength with your weak words in their presence. You have all but openly invited another attack on us.
Thanks
May this be a quick four years so we can get a proper person put in as POTUS and not one trying to outdo Carter for bad decisions.
I wish I could understand why he feel repeating the failed policy's of the late 1930's of appeasement will suddenly work for him against the radical in the Middle East. He continues to push us down the road to another war. Good luck to us all
David Carradine found dead
May Sifu Carradine rest in peace.
Thank you for all you gave us Grasshopper. . . .
Thank you for all you gave us Grasshopper. . . .
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
non Citizen Voters?
Has anyone heard anything about Obama allowing non-Citizens to vote in Georgia?
Any truth to this? I am sure the media won't touch it but I don't know if this is just another Internet joke. . . .
Waiting to see. . . .
Any truth to this? I am sure the media won't touch it but I don't know if this is just another Internet joke. . . .
Waiting to see. . . .
I weep for our young
I went to my daughters 8th grade class research presentation. They worked in teams of 4 and had to put up a display on their research on a topic they picked.
The good news - my daughter did Pearl Harbor - they called it "How the Japanese committed suicide in WWII". Did a good bit of research and could tell you all about it.
Next to them was a group for gun control. I was told to be good so only asked a few questions -
"Do you think taking away gun will make us safer? - answer - YES"
"What about the Second Amendment? Is that a problem? - Answer - yes, we need to get rid of guns, they are only for war"
"You think criminals won't have guns if we outlaw them? - Answer - Yes, it would be much safer"
I was told we needed to ban all the guns since they are only for war. . . . I wished them well and mentioned that it would be completely Un-Constitutional. . . . They didn't get it. . . .
They also thought the AWB was the best law we had and that most support it although it can't get renewed.
Talk about research, I am betting on maybe a half hour on the Brady web page and maybe an hour to make the display. . .
And I use to think we had a good school system here. Total failure to understand the subject or the Constitution.
ON the bright side there were many good presentations, two on Navy SeALs, one on Green Berets. They also had good ones on computer, ads, soda, the 60's and many others.
Overall it was fun, but there are some real fools out there. I thought we had better
The good news - my daughter did Pearl Harbor - they called it "How the Japanese committed suicide in WWII". Did a good bit of research and could tell you all about it.
Next to them was a group for gun control. I was told to be good so only asked a few questions -
"Do you think taking away gun will make us safer? - answer - YES"
"What about the Second Amendment? Is that a problem? - Answer - yes, we need to get rid of guns, they are only for war"
"You think criminals won't have guns if we outlaw them? - Answer - Yes, it would be much safer"
I was told we needed to ban all the guns since they are only for war. . . . I wished them well and mentioned that it would be completely Un-Constitutional. . . . They didn't get it. . . .
They also thought the AWB was the best law we had and that most support it although it can't get renewed.
Talk about research, I am betting on maybe a half hour on the Brady web page and maybe an hour to make the display. . .
And I use to think we had a good school system here. Total failure to understand the subject or the Constitution.
ON the bright side there were many good presentations, two on Navy SeALs, one on Green Berets. They also had good ones on computer, ads, soda, the 60's and many others.
Overall it was fun, but there are some real fools out there. I thought we had better
Monday, June 1, 2009
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