The places you can carry a weapon, concealed or not, is often confusing. Stores have to have posted signs, no carrying in Federal buildings, no guns in bars, school zones, etc etc etc. It's even more confusing on where you can carry while camping. One place for sure not to carry a gun, without a special permit is Indian Land. They will confiscate your guns. Bureau of Land Management, State Parks, National Parks, City Parks, military land, etc etc have their own rules. Often you cannot tell whose land you are in the middle of, unless you do research before you go.
You should do research. Do it... learn it and stay out of trouble in nature with park rangers..
It's not the wild animals a person should be afraid of in "the woods;" it the two legged assholes.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
New gun
A close friend of mine bought a gun about a month ago. With it he bought a box of "defensive" ammo. He has never shot this gun and bought it after he shot the display model a few times. Two days ago he asked me what I thought the gun was worth. I asked why and was told that he is going to sell it. I was shaking my head as I asked him why he is selling it. His answer, "I need the money."
Ummm... you just bought the gun a month ago and no special circumstances have come up. You didn't foresee your standard bills coming to get you just a month later? Anywho... he bought the gun for about $525 bucks, out the door and when I told him he would be able to get $350 to $400 by selling to an individual. He complained, stating it was brand new..never been fired. I replied back, "It's like a car, once it's off the lot you lose money." He was hoping to sell the gun back to the store, but I told him he would be lucky to make $300 bucks from the store.
The moral of this story, make sure you can afford your gun before you buy your gun. Otherwise, you are just plain throwing away money.
Ummm... you just bought the gun a month ago and no special circumstances have come up. You didn't foresee your standard bills coming to get you just a month later? Anywho... he bought the gun for about $525 bucks, out the door and when I told him he would be able to get $350 to $400 by selling to an individual. He complained, stating it was brand new..never been fired. I replied back, "It's like a car, once it's off the lot you lose money." He was hoping to sell the gun back to the store, but I told him he would be lucky to make $300 bucks from the store.
The moral of this story, make sure you can afford your gun before you buy your gun. Otherwise, you are just plain throwing away money.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
AK47's
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080327/ap_on_re_us/ak47s;_ylt=Atk9sTyPdhXE5cfrfDC_AFOs0NUE
According to this "in depth" article, AK-47's are becoming more and more popular for crimes. The BATF is tracing the number of Ak's used in crimes.
"Since 1993, the year before the ban took affect, ATF has recorded a more than sevenfold increase in 7.62x39mm guns — which includes the original Russian-made AK-47 and a variety of copycats from around the world. The number of AK-type guns rose from 1,140 in 1993 to 8,547 last year. Since 2005, the first full year after the bans expiration, ATF has recorded an 11 percent increase in such tracings."
The article then goes on to say, "ATF says the increases in the first half of the 1990s are partly the result of wider usage of its weapons database by local law enforcement agencies. But after that point, the numbers reflect a real increase in tracings of AK-type guns, the agency acknowledged." So, on one hand the BATF is blaming Ak's for crime, but then states that their statistics are flawed.
And here is the total load of shit--"Bullets fired by AK-47s travel at a higher velocity than those from many other weapons, and can do grievous damage to the body. Often they have enough energy to pass clear through." Most 7.62x39mm bullets travel less then 2400 fps...and far slower then a 308, 30-06, 30-30 or even a "lowly" 223 Rem.
Even the Brady Center says, "... assault weapons made up 4.82 percent of ATF crime gun traces." This means of all the crimes that the weapon is traceable for, less then 5% can be tied to this weapon.
According to this "in depth" article, AK-47's are becoming more and more popular for crimes. The BATF is tracing the number of Ak's used in crimes.
"Since 1993, the year before the ban took affect, ATF has recorded a more than sevenfold increase in 7.62x39mm guns — which includes the original Russian-made AK-47 and a variety of copycats from around the world. The number of AK-type guns rose from 1,140 in 1993 to 8,547 last year. Since 2005, the first full year after the bans expiration, ATF has recorded an 11 percent increase in such tracings."
The article then goes on to say, "ATF says the increases in the first half of the 1990s are partly the result of wider usage of its weapons database by local law enforcement agencies. But after that point, the numbers reflect a real increase in tracings of AK-type guns, the agency acknowledged." So, on one hand the BATF is blaming Ak's for crime, but then states that their statistics are flawed.
And here is the total load of shit--"Bullets fired by AK-47s travel at a higher velocity than those from many other weapons, and can do grievous damage to the body. Often they have enough energy to pass clear through." Most 7.62x39mm bullets travel less then 2400 fps...and far slower then a 308, 30-06, 30-30 or even a "lowly" 223 Rem.
Even the Brady Center says, "... assault weapons made up 4.82 percent of ATF crime gun traces." This means of all the crimes that the weapon is traceable for, less then 5% can be tied to this weapon.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Gun goes off in plane, part 2
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080326/ap_on_re_us/gun_on_plane;_ylt=AiP1ZNmrzsAamcozlaiPRXas0NUE
Well, now the details are coming out: a HK USP in 40 S&W that went off in the cockpit. A small hole in the side of the Airbus A319.
"... both Dowell and Fu-Kuo Chang, a professor of aeronautical engineering at Stanford University, said that airplane design emphasizes safety and that such a blast — even if it knocked out a window in mid-flight, isn't likely to cause the kind of damage that would lead immediately to a crash. If they lost a window, the people near that window would have been substantially uncomfortable," Dowell said. "You probably wouldn't have crashed the airplane. But there could have been some frightened people."
According to the article, pilots have 50 hours of mandatory training before they are allowed to carry their weapons on the plane. 5000 or more pilots and first officers have completed the courses.
Well, now the details are coming out: a HK USP in 40 S&W that went off in the cockpit. A small hole in the side of the Airbus A319.
"... both Dowell and Fu-Kuo Chang, a professor of aeronautical engineering at Stanford University, said that airplane design emphasizes safety and that such a blast — even if it knocked out a window in mid-flight, isn't likely to cause the kind of damage that would lead immediately to a crash. If they lost a window, the people near that window would have been substantially uncomfortable," Dowell said. "You probably wouldn't have crashed the airplane. But there could have been some frightened people."
According to the article, pilots have 50 hours of mandatory training before they are allowed to carry their weapons on the plane. 5000 or more pilots and first officers have completed the courses.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Pilots Gun goes off in airplane
http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-032308-sjf-gunonplane.1c4cabd1.html
Wow. This is a huge opps. Mythbusters and a dozen other sources have all disclaimed that a plane will blow up from a bullet hole from a pistol, but still, the possibility of someone being hit or something important to the operation of the plane is always possible. Few details have been released, but this is scary. These pilots are supposed have gone through "extensive" training to allow them to be able to carry on aircraft. These same accidents also happen to military, cops, and everyday citizens. I am sure the liberal media will be all over this. I am looking "forward" to seeing what is said.
Wow. This is a huge opps. Mythbusters and a dozen other sources have all disclaimed that a plane will blow up from a bullet hole from a pistol, but still, the possibility of someone being hit or something important to the operation of the plane is always possible. Few details have been released, but this is scary. These pilots are supposed have gone through "extensive" training to allow them to be able to carry on aircraft. These same accidents also happen to military, cops, and everyday citizens. I am sure the liberal media will be all over this. I am looking "forward" to seeing what is said.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Sight unseen
I always recommend buying a gun that you have had a chance to play with, fire, and get a feel for. Never buy a gun sight unseen. There are some great deals out there on used weapons and you can have them shipped from anywhere to a local FFL, but buying a used guy you haven't been able to touch is like buying an old house from a newspaper that you have never been to for a walk through. You have no idea if the appliances are old and worn, if the house is infested with bugs, there is a smell of something dead coming from somewhere, the condition of the carpet, or anything else.
Know what you are getting yourself into. Odds are, everything will be fine, but many gun manufactures do not offer life time warranties that cover every owner of a gun...sometimes it is only the first owner, or a limited time warranty from date of purchase. Guns can be expensive to fix.
The moral of this story... touch it, feel it, and try it out and you are less likely to be disappointed.
Know what you are getting yourself into. Odds are, everything will be fine, but many gun manufactures do not offer life time warranties that cover every owner of a gun...sometimes it is only the first owner, or a limited time warranty from date of purchase. Guns can be expensive to fix.
The moral of this story... touch it, feel it, and try it out and you are less likely to be disappointed.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Different concept
I recently heard a new idea when it comes to the 9mm vs the 45 acp. There was always the fast vs slow..heavy vs light...high cap vs lower cap arguments. The new argument is "energy levels."
According to an article in the 2008 Gun Tests Buyers Guide, Bill Davison states, "...The whole gun is in the fight, not just one round, so when we are looking at energy levels, we should look at how much energy is in each pistol." So. if you have a standard 1911 with 7 rounds, the pistols has 7 times the energy of a single bullet, one energy level per bullet. A CZ 75 in 9 mm holds 16 rounds and therefore has 16 energy levels and 9 more then the 1911 and is able to stay in a gunfight longer.
Interesting idea...
According to an article in the 2008 Gun Tests Buyers Guide, Bill Davison states, "...The whole gun is in the fight, not just one round, so when we are looking at energy levels, we should look at how much energy is in each pistol." So. if you have a standard 1911 with 7 rounds, the pistols has 7 times the energy of a single bullet, one energy level per bullet. A CZ 75 in 9 mm holds 16 rounds and therefore has 16 energy levels and 9 more then the 1911 and is able to stay in a gunfight longer.
Interesting idea...
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Supreme Court
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/18/scotus.guns.intl/index.html?section=cnn_latest
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing the case of the 2nd Amendment. Basically, a guy is suing Washington D.C. stating that their ban on all handguns is a violation of his constitutional rights. This is the first real court case that the Supreme Court has heard regard the wording in the Bill of Rights regarding the individual right versus the "militia."
I can't wait to hear the answer. If it's the one that all gun owners have understood for years, I am sure the anti's will have their lawyers out in force to try to find any and all minuscule point to keep their fight going.
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing the case of the 2nd Amendment. Basically, a guy is suing Washington D.C. stating that their ban on all handguns is a violation of his constitutional rights. This is the first real court case that the Supreme Court has heard regard the wording in the Bill of Rights regarding the individual right versus the "militia."
I can't wait to hear the answer. If it's the one that all gun owners have understood for years, I am sure the anti's will have their lawyers out in force to try to find any and all minuscule point to keep their fight going.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
In the Gravest Extreme
There are hundreds, if not thousands of gun books out there. They cover every conceivable topic in regards to shooting and defense. One of the best is called In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protections, by Massad Ayoob. The author is a well known firearms and self defense instruction. He is a police officer and currently is the director of Lethal Force Institute. Basically, this guy is a self defense guru.
This is one of Mr. Ayoob's earliest books, being printed in 1980. The choice of weaponry is a bit outdated, but nothing he has suggested is any less effectual today then 28 years ago. He advocated 38 Special and revolvers, which were the round and weapon of choice. Now, self defense experts are pushing the 9mm as the minimum caliber for protection and something plastic ans no brainer to carry around (Glocks, xD's, Sigma's). In another chapter, he expressed a very 1980 attitude about women in self defense when suggesting women use a 22 LR for self defense so they can handle the recoil. (In his defense, his more recent writings do not really discriminate between men and women for weapon choice---times change).
In essence, this books is about staying out of trouble with a gun. It does not advocate just shooting a bad gun. In fact, on several chapters it specifically warns against showing or using your weapon, unless you feel your life of someone else's is in immanent danger. This work gives specific examples of when weapons have been used to scare off bad guys. The intent is not to kill them but to save your own life.
Overall, this is one of the definitive works on self defense with a handgun and everyone who has a CCW or even a gun in the house should read this book.
This is one of Mr. Ayoob's earliest books, being printed in 1980. The choice of weaponry is a bit outdated, but nothing he has suggested is any less effectual today then 28 years ago. He advocated 38 Special and revolvers, which were the round and weapon of choice. Now, self defense experts are pushing the 9mm as the minimum caliber for protection and something plastic ans no brainer to carry around (Glocks, xD's, Sigma's). In another chapter, he expressed a very 1980 attitude about women in self defense when suggesting women use a 22 LR for self defense so they can handle the recoil. (In his defense, his more recent writings do not really discriminate between men and women for weapon choice---times change).
In essence, this books is about staying out of trouble with a gun. It does not advocate just shooting a bad gun. In fact, on several chapters it specifically warns against showing or using your weapon, unless you feel your life of someone else's is in immanent danger. This work gives specific examples of when weapons have been used to scare off bad guys. The intent is not to kill them but to save your own life.
Overall, this is one of the definitive works on self defense with a handgun and everyone who has a CCW or even a gun in the house should read this book.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Deer Hunting Calibers
I was asked a couple of days ago what do I recommend for a cartridge for deer hunting. As I am not a hunter, I had to think about this. I have hunted previously, but I just am not interested in hunting. I prefer to watch nature, not kill it. The question remains, though.
One of the biggest factors I would suggest is simple--Availability. The new Remington and Winchester Short, Long, Ultra, Super Short, etc cartridges are probably fine rounds, but can you walk into any gun store or Walmart and find them? I use Walmart as the "gauge" for cartridges. If you can find it in Walmart, you can probably find it at any gun shop. I also put recoil on the my discriminating list. Recoil sucks. A good rifle will still bruise the hell out of you with a heavy recoiling cartridge. Practice makes perfect. If you don't practice because the recoil bothers you, you won't practice.
So, here are my choices, in no particular order: 30-06, 308 Winchester, 270 Winchester, 30-30, and the 6.5x55mm Swede. These cartridges can be found the world over and have been used to take more deer together then probably all other rounds made in the U.S. The 30-30 is still a great game getter, even after over 110 years. With modern improvements, like polymer tips, it will still get the job done well. Nothing else needs to be said about this classic.
The 6.5x55 Swedish round may be the oddball in the group, but it is a great cartridge. It has low recoil but still has quite a bit more power then the 30-30 at all ranges. Bullets range from 100 grains to 160 grains, almost the same as the 30-30. This is a very popular round in Western Europe.
I am going to link the 308 Winchester and the 30-06 together. They are similar in power, although the 30-06 can be handloaded to a bit more power. The bullets range from 55 grs to 220 grains. The 270 Winchester is a necked down 30-06 and fairly similar in power to the 308/30-06, but it doesn't have access to the heavier bullets over about 160 grs that the other two have.
Like I said earlier, there are a bunch of other rounds out there, these are my selections.
One of the biggest factors I would suggest is simple--Availability. The new Remington and Winchester Short, Long, Ultra, Super Short, etc cartridges are probably fine rounds, but can you walk into any gun store or Walmart and find them? I use Walmart as the "gauge" for cartridges. If you can find it in Walmart, you can probably find it at any gun shop. I also put recoil on the my discriminating list. Recoil sucks. A good rifle will still bruise the hell out of you with a heavy recoiling cartridge. Practice makes perfect. If you don't practice because the recoil bothers you, you won't practice.
So, here are my choices, in no particular order: 30-06, 308 Winchester, 270 Winchester, 30-30, and the 6.5x55mm Swede. These cartridges can be found the world over and have been used to take more deer together then probably all other rounds made in the U.S. The 30-30 is still a great game getter, even after over 110 years. With modern improvements, like polymer tips, it will still get the job done well. Nothing else needs to be said about this classic.
The 6.5x55 Swedish round may be the oddball in the group, but it is a great cartridge. It has low recoil but still has quite a bit more power then the 30-30 at all ranges. Bullets range from 100 grains to 160 grains, almost the same as the 30-30. This is a very popular round in Western Europe.
I am going to link the 308 Winchester and the 30-06 together. They are similar in power, although the 30-06 can be handloaded to a bit more power. The bullets range from 55 grs to 220 grains. The 270 Winchester is a necked down 30-06 and fairly similar in power to the 308/30-06, but it doesn't have access to the heavier bullets over about 160 grs that the other two have.
Like I said earlier, there are a bunch of other rounds out there, these are my selections.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Cop shows
I am so sick and tired of CSI, NCIS, Law and Order and all the other cop shows and their crappy way of handling gun issues. The never-ending magazine is my person pet peeve. There is nothing better then watching a guy going full auto with an AK for like 30 seconds straight, or a cop with a Glock shooting like 40 rounds before he drops the old magazine and slams in another. Add to that, the slide is never, ever locked back when the magazine is emptied.
But, wait..there's more. How about the three or four times the cops and bad guys rack the slide? This happens just after they have fired the gun, but the round which should have been in chamber never is extracted. It also happens before the cop enters the building, and again before he confronts the main bad guy.
I am also always frustrated by the triple backspins, roll across the floor, and shoot all 3 bad guys. It is hard enough to walk and shoot at the same time, let along jump, spin, and run while hitting all the bad guns in the chest or forehead. Add to that the whole T.J. Hooker B.S. with shooting someone 500 yards away with a backup pistol.
Another one I hate is how no one can ever shoot through walls in a home. It's not like even a 22LR can't go through like 3 or 4 walls, let alone these fake swat tv guys whose bullets get stopped by a single wall or a kitchen table thrown down in front of them.
There are many more of these tv/movie bad representations of firearms. I will post more at a later time, I am sure.
But, wait..there's more. How about the three or four times the cops and bad guys rack the slide? This happens just after they have fired the gun, but the round which should have been in chamber never is extracted. It also happens before the cop enters the building, and again before he confronts the main bad guy.
I am also always frustrated by the triple backspins, roll across the floor, and shoot all 3 bad guys. It is hard enough to walk and shoot at the same time, let along jump, spin, and run while hitting all the bad guns in the chest or forehead. Add to that the whole T.J. Hooker B.S. with shooting someone 500 yards away with a backup pistol.
Another one I hate is how no one can ever shoot through walls in a home. It's not like even a 22LR can't go through like 3 or 4 walls, let alone these fake swat tv guys whose bullets get stopped by a single wall or a kitchen table thrown down in front of them.
There are many more of these tv/movie bad representations of firearms. I will post more at a later time, I am sure.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Revolver memories
When I was little I remember firing my dad's Heritage Rough Rider, combo 22 LR/22 Mag. It was probably the first handgun I ever shot. I grew up liking old westerns like The Lone Ranger, Bonanza, The Rifleman, etc. So, shooting a "real" six-shooter put a huge smile on my face.
Later I got to shoot a S&W Model 10, in 38 Special. This was a 4 inch revolver that has been around since 1899. It's a good quality, tried and true pistol holding 60 shots. The other name for this pistol is the M&P; as in Military and Police.
My first time shooting a magnum revolver was about 15 years ago. A friend of mine purchased a S&W Model 60. This 2 inch barreled "J" frame pistol held 5 shots and was stainless steel. In fact, the model 60 was the worlds first stainless steel pistol. It was placed in production in 1965 and has not been out of production since then. For many years after it was announced, demand outstripped capacity. The idea that a hide-a-way gun that was extremely rust resistant was a huge draw to police, as a back up weapon.
I remember the first time I shot this pistol... it ain't a 38 special--that's for sure. The kick on that little gun was far more then the Model 60, or any other pistol I had tried up until then. With full power 150+ gr bullets, it could be unpleasant to pull the trigger on. I loved it!!! As Tim The Toolman Taylor saud, "More power!"
Later I got to shoot a S&W Model 10, in 38 Special. This was a 4 inch revolver that has been around since 1899. It's a good quality, tried and true pistol holding 60 shots. The other name for this pistol is the M&P; as in Military and Police.
My first time shooting a magnum revolver was about 15 years ago. A friend of mine purchased a S&W Model 60. This 2 inch barreled "J" frame pistol held 5 shots and was stainless steel. In fact, the model 60 was the worlds first stainless steel pistol. It was placed in production in 1965 and has not been out of production since then. For many years after it was announced, demand outstripped capacity. The idea that a hide-a-way gun that was extremely rust resistant was a huge draw to police, as a back up weapon.
I remember the first time I shot this pistol... it ain't a 38 special--that's for sure. The kick on that little gun was far more then the Model 60, or any other pistol I had tried up until then. With full power 150+ gr bullets, it could be unpleasant to pull the trigger on. I loved it!!! As Tim The Toolman Taylor saud, "More power!"
Monday, March 10, 2008
"New" sports shop
Went by Dick's Sporting Goods today. They just opened one in my area. It looks like a Bass Pro, but with more stuff, fewer boats, and a lot cheaper prices. As I was strolling through the shooting section, I noticed, they sell pistol ammo, but no pistols. They have a good selection of rifles and shotguns, but not one pistol. They seem to have the same pistol policy that Sports Authority has...pistols do not serve a sporting purpose (at least that's what one employee told me). Well, it's their store.
They had some decent sales on, well lots of stuff, but in particular ammo. They had 45 ACP for 14 bucks a box of 50...I know, I know.. that's not a good deal, but it's the best deal I have found lately. Even Wally World is 30 bucks for 100. Ahh, the yearning for the old days (5 years ago) when you could get 50 rounds for 9 or 10 bucks.
They had some decent sales on, well lots of stuff, but in particular ammo. They had 45 ACP for 14 bucks a box of 50...I know, I know.. that's not a good deal, but it's the best deal I have found lately. Even Wally World is 30 bucks for 100. Ahh, the yearning for the old days (5 years ago) when you could get 50 rounds for 9 or 10 bucks.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Guns in Schools
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/110895
Recently in Arizona, a state legislator proposed that CCW holders be allowed to carry in schools. After a few rounds with other legislators this got narrowed down to just CCW holders carrying at colleges and universities.
Well, now the Arizona Board of Regents has restated that all Arizona higher learning institutions continue to be gun-free zones. I am sure the criminals are thrilled to hear that their prey are still unarmed and free to be preyed on. Let's not give honest, law abiding people the opportunity to defend themselves....that would just make too much sense.
All that was needed int he Virginia Tech or some of the other recent school shooting is one teacher or student with a CCW to take the shot and the tragedies would have been lessened. Instead, the Arizona Board of Regents has certified that ASU. U of A, NAU, and the plethora of community colleges are "open season" to the next psycho, since they know that it is unlikely that anyone will be shooting back.
Recently in Arizona, a state legislator proposed that CCW holders be allowed to carry in schools. After a few rounds with other legislators this got narrowed down to just CCW holders carrying at colleges and universities.
Well, now the Arizona Board of Regents has restated that all Arizona higher learning institutions continue to be gun-free zones. I am sure the criminals are thrilled to hear that their prey are still unarmed and free to be preyed on. Let's not give honest, law abiding people the opportunity to defend themselves....that would just make too much sense.
All that was needed int he Virginia Tech or some of the other recent school shooting is one teacher or student with a CCW to take the shot and the tragedies would have been lessened. Instead, the Arizona Board of Regents has certified that ASU. U of A, NAU, and the plethora of community colleges are "open season" to the next psycho, since they know that it is unlikely that anyone will be shooting back.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza has a gun policy... none allowed. So when a pizza driver was getting held up and shot the bad guy, the company was going to fire him.
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/9553C0B469F89078862573BF000DCF98?OpenDocument
Firearms violated company policy. The driver was a CCW holder and was legally in possession of his weapon. The police never charged him with a crime. Fortunately, the driver quit the job.
Hopefully, he hires an attorney and goes after the Domino's for trying to make him a sitting duck for bad guns; Oh, and attempted wrongful termination. LOL. Will never happen, but funny anyhow. Attempted wrongful termination.
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/9553C0B469F89078862573BF000DCF98?OpenDocument
Firearms violated company policy. The driver was a CCW holder and was legally in possession of his weapon. The police never charged him with a crime. Fortunately, the driver quit the job.
Hopefully, he hires an attorney and goes after the Domino's for trying to make him a sitting duck for bad guns; Oh, and attempted wrongful termination. LOL. Will never happen, but funny anyhow. Attempted wrongful termination.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Kimber's new toy
Over the past few months, I have been seeing ads in many of the gun rags for the new Kimber "Life Act."
http://www.life-act.com/jpx.php
This is a pistol shaped tear gas gun, "... speeds training and ensures accurate solution delivery, and a pyrotechnic drive launches near pharmaceutical grade OC solution at 270 MPH. Magazines are available in a standard or SelfClean model that can reach out to distances of 21 feet."
So, umm, let me get this straight, it's basically a two shot "super soaker" for O.C. Yeah.... because the 100 other pump models aren't just as good and a heck of a lot cheaper. MSRP is approx 42 bucks.
http://www.life-act.com/jpx.php
This is a pistol shaped tear gas gun, "... speeds training and ensures accurate solution delivery, and a pyrotechnic drive launches near pharmaceutical grade OC solution at 270 MPH. Magazines are available in a standard or SelfClean model that can reach out to distances of 21 feet."
So, umm, let me get this straight, it's basically a two shot "super soaker" for O.C. Yeah.... because the 100 other pump models aren't just as good and a heck of a lot cheaper. MSRP is approx 42 bucks.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Bad chain of events
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/030408dnmetkidshotfolo.3b4a544.html
A couple of kids jump a fence into an old guys backyard. The old man assumes the kids are criminals and shoots at them, hitting one. He is well within his rights, according to the Castle Doctrine. The kids run home and mom takes them to the hospital. On the way, her car gets hit by a drunk driver and mom dies.
I am sure a lot of people will blame the old man for pulling the trigger, but I do not think he's at any fault. The primary fault belongs to the kids trespassing/breaking and entering/jumping the fence or whatever you want to call it. Blame the kids. Yes.. blame the stupid kids for being lazy on their way to the party.
Next blame.. the drunk driver. Ultimately, the tragedy is due to this asshole.
A couple of kids jump a fence into an old guys backyard. The old man assumes the kids are criminals and shoots at them, hitting one. He is well within his rights, according to the Castle Doctrine. The kids run home and mom takes them to the hospital. On the way, her car gets hit by a drunk driver and mom dies.
I am sure a lot of people will blame the old man for pulling the trigger, but I do not think he's at any fault. The primary fault belongs to the kids trespassing/breaking and entering/jumping the fence or whatever you want to call it. Blame the kids. Yes.. blame the stupid kids for being lazy on their way to the party.
Next blame.. the drunk driver. Ultimately, the tragedy is due to this asshole.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
STI
There is a company called STI, which makes very high end 1911's and components, that recently told California to go screw itself. http://www.stiguns.com/CA-PressRelease.pdf
"...we feel it is necessary to take a stand against irresponsible legislation designed solely to inhibit the American citizen’s right to keep arms. We are fierce proponents of the Second Amendment, and it is our hope that other manufacturers will follow our lead. It is time for the gun industry as a whole to take a stand against the insanity of the anti-2nd Amendment activists. We simply believe that some things are more important than profit."
Good for them. I hope they do well in the future and that other companies do follow their lead in this valiant attempt to stop "the insanity."
"...we feel it is necessary to take a stand against irresponsible legislation designed solely to inhibit the American citizen’s right to keep arms. We are fierce proponents of the Second Amendment, and it is our hope that other manufacturers will follow our lead. It is time for the gun industry as a whole to take a stand against the insanity of the anti-2nd Amendment activists. We simply believe that some things are more important than profit."
Good for them. I hope they do well in the future and that other companies do follow their lead in this valiant attempt to stop "the insanity."
Monday, March 3, 2008
First Pistol
If you have little to no practical experience with handguns, including "that time about twenty years ago on my uncles farm," I recommend that the first pistol someone purchases be a 22 LR. Ruger, S&W, Browning, Beretta, and a slew of other companies make 22 auto-pistols and many of them make 22 revolvers.
22 pistols tend to be fairly inexpensive, running $200 to $350 dollars. This price depends on bells and whistles, special colors, and name brand. Basically, all the big name manufactures make a blowback 22 pistol that is going to be about 100 % reliable with most 22 Lr ammo types. Since a box of 525 rounds of 22 Lr currently runs about $13, you can get a lot of practice in for minimal cost. This is about the same cost for a name brand box of 50 9 mm or 40 S&W rounds.
My best friend and I bought our 22 pistols a few months apart from each other, years ago. We must have spent hours and hours just shooting and reloading those pistols. From those hours and hours of practice we learned trigger control, sight picture, and the best stance for us to use. I think many people would be surprised at the accuracy we can achieve with those pistol. I can tell you that we can hit a 100 yard plate 8 to 9 times out of ten. Not too shabby for a pistol. Actually, far better then any other pistol I have, but then again, my 22 came with a much better trigger then even my 1911.
The old saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." You might as well practice cheaply.
22 pistols tend to be fairly inexpensive, running $200 to $350 dollars. This price depends on bells and whistles, special colors, and name brand. Basically, all the big name manufactures make a blowback 22 pistol that is going to be about 100 % reliable with most 22 Lr ammo types. Since a box of 525 rounds of 22 Lr currently runs about $13, you can get a lot of practice in for minimal cost. This is about the same cost for a name brand box of 50 9 mm or 40 S&W rounds.
My best friend and I bought our 22 pistols a few months apart from each other, years ago. We must have spent hours and hours just shooting and reloading those pistols. From those hours and hours of practice we learned trigger control, sight picture, and the best stance for us to use. I think many people would be surprised at the accuracy we can achieve with those pistol. I can tell you that we can hit a 100 yard plate 8 to 9 times out of ten. Not too shabby for a pistol. Actually, far better then any other pistol I have, but then again, my 22 came with a much better trigger then even my 1911.
The old saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." You might as well practice cheaply.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
The first choice???
It has been my experience that people buy a first handgun out of a whim. They may have a need or a desire, but it seems that many peoples first handguns are more of an accident. I know many people who went into a gun shop with the mindset to buy a specific first pistol, only to leave the shop with something else.
I have a friend who recently bought his first gun...actually two at the same time. He was absolutely dead set on getting a Glock 23. He searched everything he could on Glocks, and specifically the model 23. He went to shop after shop after shop over the period of two months. Eventually, even I stopped going with him...enough was enough. Shit or get off the pot already.
Finally, he calls me up a couple of weeks ago. He bought a Taurus 1911.....pretty much the opposite of a Glock; metal frame, single action, has a true safety, single stack magazine, hammer fired, etc.He tells m,"It just felt so right in my hands." Three minutes after telling me about this purchase, he also told me he bought a Glock 22, also....the big brother of the G23.
I have had similar experiences in buying furniture, computers, and cars. So I guess it should be the same for guns.
I have a friend who recently bought his first gun...actually two at the same time. He was absolutely dead set on getting a Glock 23. He searched everything he could on Glocks, and specifically the model 23. He went to shop after shop after shop over the period of two months. Eventually, even I stopped going with him...enough was enough. Shit or get off the pot already.
Finally, he calls me up a couple of weeks ago. He bought a Taurus 1911.....pretty much the opposite of a Glock; metal frame, single action, has a true safety, single stack magazine, hammer fired, etc.He tells m,"It just felt so right in my hands." Three minutes after telling me about this purchase, he also told me he bought a Glock 22, also....the big brother of the G23.
I have had similar experiences in buying furniture, computers, and cars. So I guess it should be the same for guns.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Canada about ready
Canada is about ready to ban all handguns, throughout the country.
http://www.towncrieronline.ca/main/main.php?direction=viewstory&storyid=6576&rootcatid=8&rootsubcatid=
Personally, I hope our neighbors to the North do not do this, but if they do, their crime rates will continue their rise that began as soon as their severe limitations on handguns began several years ago. Canadians blame the U.S. for exporting guns and "gun crime" to their country, which probably has some truth to it. Criminals come across the border, just like much of the crime int he Southwest of the U.S. is brought over from Mexico. It's worse for Canadians because they have been disarmed by their government...only the bad guns will have any guns if this law passes.
Just look to Australia and the U.K. for what happens to crime rates when the criminals know their prey are defenseless.
http://www.towncrieronline.ca/main/main.php?direction=viewstory&storyid=6576&rootcatid=8&rootsubcatid=
Personally, I hope our neighbors to the North do not do this, but if they do, their crime rates will continue their rise that began as soon as their severe limitations on handguns began several years ago. Canadians blame the U.S. for exporting guns and "gun crime" to their country, which probably has some truth to it. Criminals come across the border, just like much of the crime int he Southwest of the U.S. is brought over from Mexico. It's worse for Canadians because they have been disarmed by their government...only the bad guns will have any guns if this law passes.
Just look to Australia and the U.K. for what happens to crime rates when the criminals know their prey are defenseless.
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