Things just got interesting in the Presidential race for 2008. Sen. McCain just picked Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin. She is a life member of the NRA, an avid hunter, a mom of 5 kids, including one in the Army who is leaving for Iraq in a few weeks, and she is, obviously, female. McCain just picked up 100% of the 2nd Amendment supporters, since Obama and Biden are completely anti-guns. In addition, I think Palin may have just picked up a larger percentage of the female voters who supported Hillary Clinton and were disenfranchised when she quit the race.
I think McCain just bought himself the winning lottery ticket for this election.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Stalkers
I have a friend who is in the process of breaking up with her boyfriend. He isn't getting the hint and is basically stalking her. He shows up at all hours of the day at her home. he calls her at all hours of the day. To top it off, tonight, her and I were were leaving a restaurant, located more then 5 miles from her home and lo-and-behold, he's standing outside the place waiting for her.
She gets in her car and leaves and he follows her in his car for a while. She stops for gas. Guess who is waiting for her in the parking area of her home? Not too funny, huh? Here's the punchline.... He is a cop. Yup. Apparently, in the small print under "Serve and Protect" is also, Stalk.
As my friend and I were finishing up a project we were working on, the cop came up in discussion. My friend told me point blank about his activities lately and how he was scaring her. She would open the door and he would put his foot into the doorjam so she would be unable to close it. She told me she was scared of him because of his temper and the stalking. She told me she was worried he would hurt her. He stands at her door pounding on it for thirty minutes at a time, demanding she answer her door.
Tonight, as she told him to go away and walked past him., he grabbed her arm after telling her "Don't walk away from me."
I wish I could say this is just a story i was making up just to say she needs to get a gun for protection, but this isn't a made up story. This is a woman with serious problem. A cop is stalking her. She knows that she could file a restraining order, but she also knows that something like that could totally mess up his career. She's too nice of a person to do that...luckily for him. She needs to get a gun. She needs it for nothing more or less then self-preservation. Who protects people from cop gone bad/crazy?
She gets in her car and leaves and he follows her in his car for a while. She stops for gas. Guess who is waiting for her in the parking area of her home? Not too funny, huh? Here's the punchline.... He is a cop. Yup. Apparently, in the small print under "Serve and Protect" is also, Stalk.
As my friend and I were finishing up a project we were working on, the cop came up in discussion. My friend told me point blank about his activities lately and how he was scaring her. She would open the door and he would put his foot into the doorjam so she would be unable to close it. She told me she was scared of him because of his temper and the stalking. She told me she was worried he would hurt her. He stands at her door pounding on it for thirty minutes at a time, demanding she answer her door.
Tonight, as she told him to go away and walked past him., he grabbed her arm after telling her "Don't walk away from me."
I wish I could say this is just a story i was making up just to say she needs to get a gun for protection, but this isn't a made up story. This is a woman with serious problem. A cop is stalking her. She knows that she could file a restraining order, but she also knows that something like that could totally mess up his career. She's too nice of a person to do that...luckily for him. She needs to get a gun. She needs it for nothing more or less then self-preservation. Who protects people from cop gone bad/crazy?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Czech VZ38
In the early part of the 20th century Czechoslovakia had a ton of pistols for their military is what could be called worthless calibers. The Czechs, as well as many European police/military groups used the 32 ACP caliber for their sidearms. In 1938, the Czechs adopted a new weapon in the more powerful 380 Auto cartridge.
41,000 VZ38 pistols were made, in total. It's primary design requirement was that it be reliable and simple. The pistol was basically idiot-proof. To disassemble the gun, a catch on the left side of the gun is pulled back and the slide and barrel come up, on a hinge near the muzzle. From this point the slide can be removed from the barrel and the weapon can be cleaned.
The VZ38, according to Ian Hogg, "Is not a good pistol; it is clumsy to hold and point, and the trigger mechanism is a self cocking system demanding a heavy pull, so accurate shooting is out of the question." The disassembly catch could be pulled by accident or be caught on an article of gear and disassemble the gun at a bad time. In spite of this condemnation, the pistol was said to be well made and reliable. Very few guns were delivered prior to Germany conquering Czechoslovakia in 1939. Almost all Vz38 pistols were accepted into Germany's military as the Pistolen 39 and issued to local security forces.
The VZ38 prior Czech models were in use until 1952, when the CZ52 pistol replaced them in front line duty. For many years, though, the VZ38 was still used by secondary forces.
41,000 VZ38 pistols were made, in total. It's primary design requirement was that it be reliable and simple. The pistol was basically idiot-proof. To disassemble the gun, a catch on the left side of the gun is pulled back and the slide and barrel come up, on a hinge near the muzzle. From this point the slide can be removed from the barrel and the weapon can be cleaned.
The VZ38, according to Ian Hogg, "Is not a good pistol; it is clumsy to hold and point, and the trigger mechanism is a self cocking system demanding a heavy pull, so accurate shooting is out of the question." The disassembly catch could be pulled by accident or be caught on an article of gear and disassemble the gun at a bad time. In spite of this condemnation, the pistol was said to be well made and reliable. Very few guns were delivered prior to Germany conquering Czechoslovakia in 1939. Almost all Vz38 pistols were accepted into Germany's military as the Pistolen 39 and issued to local security forces.
The VZ38 prior Czech models were in use until 1952, when the CZ52 pistol replaced them in front line duty. For many years, though, the VZ38 was still used by secondary forces.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Women and guns
Yes.. I know. Women and guns are a hot combination. There is nothing sexier then a girl with a gun.
Beyond that, I have always believed women were better shooters then most guys. Most women do not come into shooting with a notion that they are macho and can shoot anything well without any instruction. Most women are open to instruction and correction. Women also do not blow through a magazine full of ammo like it is a speed competition. Women seem to have better tactile skills, involving small movements, which I think really helps them in shooting.
I shoot every Thursday with a couple of ladies. Both of these ladies are new to shooting. One has been shooting for 3 months and the other for less then 2 months. Both started off in the typical "legs spread shoulder length apart, gun extended out in an isosceles stance," and their backs arched far backwards to compensate for the weight of the weapon.
I worked on their shooting stance, as did others. Both are not using a more versatile combat stance, one leg in front of the other, arms in a modified Weaver stance, knees bent and leaning forward towards the target. Both girls are excellent shots. Both take the time to aim and make sure they are in proper position before shooting. They might take 30 seconds to blow off 10 rounds to my 8 seconds, but they are typically more consistent then I am in grouping.
Just two weeks ago, I started working with one of the ladies on changing targets. I put up a paper with six targets on it. I told her to go across or up and down on various targets. After a couple of times, she was darn close to dead center on half the targets. When we went this week, we again practiced combat drills of moving to various targets. We shot against each other. On the first round, she kicked my butt. She was a little slower, but for bullseye's, she beat me. Now for combat accuracy, I did fine. For target accuracy, she was better. On the next round, I had to slow down and really concentrate and it was barely a draw.
I consider myself to be a pretty good shot. There were two guys in the lane next to us. One of them turned to me and shook his head after watching her shoot, "Better not piss her off, man." No doubt. No doubt what-so-ever.
Beyond that, I have always believed women were better shooters then most guys. Most women do not come into shooting with a notion that they are macho and can shoot anything well without any instruction. Most women are open to instruction and correction. Women also do not blow through a magazine full of ammo like it is a speed competition. Women seem to have better tactile skills, involving small movements, which I think really helps them in shooting.
I shoot every Thursday with a couple of ladies. Both of these ladies are new to shooting. One has been shooting for 3 months and the other for less then 2 months. Both started off in the typical "legs spread shoulder length apart, gun extended out in an isosceles stance," and their backs arched far backwards to compensate for the weight of the weapon.
I worked on their shooting stance, as did others. Both are not using a more versatile combat stance, one leg in front of the other, arms in a modified Weaver stance, knees bent and leaning forward towards the target. Both girls are excellent shots. Both take the time to aim and make sure they are in proper position before shooting. They might take 30 seconds to blow off 10 rounds to my 8 seconds, but they are typically more consistent then I am in grouping.
Just two weeks ago, I started working with one of the ladies on changing targets. I put up a paper with six targets on it. I told her to go across or up and down on various targets. After a couple of times, she was darn close to dead center on half the targets. When we went this week, we again practiced combat drills of moving to various targets. We shot against each other. On the first round, she kicked my butt. She was a little slower, but for bullseye's, she beat me. Now for combat accuracy, I did fine. For target accuracy, she was better. On the next round, I had to slow down and really concentrate and it was barely a draw.
I consider myself to be a pretty good shot. There were two guys in the lane next to us. One of them turned to me and shook his head after watching her shoot, "Better not piss her off, man." No doubt. No doubt what-so-ever.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Another one
Posted: August 19, 2008 10:54 pm Eastern© 2008 WorldNetDaily
Leda Smith, 85 (courtesy Uniontown Herald-Standard)When an 85-year-old woman interrupted a robbery in progress at her home, she didn't back down from confrontation.Instead, Leda Smith confronted the 17-year-old thief with her handgun and forced him to call police.
Smith returned home from church Sunday afternoon to find a burglar had broken her door. Realizing someone was still inside her home, Smith entered to find her .22-caliber revolver, Pittsburgh's WPXI-TV reported."I saw him move by my keyboard near the wall, but I just walked right on past him to the bedroom and got my gun," she said.Smith obtained the firearm after a burglar broke into a neighboring home and stored it next to her bed.
She found the thief hiding and demanded to know why he was there."I said, 'What are you doing in my house?'" Smith said in an interview with the station. "He just kept saying he didn't do it." Then the woman told the boy to turn around, pick up the telephone receiver and dial 9-1-1. She ordered him to hand her the phone while she reported the invasion to authorities.
An emergency dispatcher remained on the line with Smith while she directed the 17-year-old to lie face down on the floor and spread his legs. Smith remained in her home, holding the burglar at gunpoint, until police arrived on the scene."It was exciting," Smith said. "I just hope I broke up the ring, because they have been hitting a lot of places around here."
Authorities said the intruder will face charges of attempted burglary in juvenile court.
--Ya gotta like a grandmother with balls that big
Leda Smith, 85 (courtesy Uniontown Herald-Standard)When an 85-year-old woman interrupted a robbery in progress at her home, she didn't back down from confrontation.Instead, Leda Smith confronted the 17-year-old thief with her handgun and forced him to call police.
Smith returned home from church Sunday afternoon to find a burglar had broken her door. Realizing someone was still inside her home, Smith entered to find her .22-caliber revolver, Pittsburgh's WPXI-TV reported."I saw him move by my keyboard near the wall, but I just walked right on past him to the bedroom and got my gun," she said.Smith obtained the firearm after a burglar broke into a neighboring home and stored it next to her bed.
She found the thief hiding and demanded to know why he was there."I said, 'What are you doing in my house?'" Smith said in an interview with the station. "He just kept saying he didn't do it." Then the woman told the boy to turn around, pick up the telephone receiver and dial 9-1-1. She ordered him to hand her the phone while she reported the invasion to authorities.
An emergency dispatcher remained on the line with Smith while she directed the 17-year-old to lie face down on the floor and spread his legs. Smith remained in her home, holding the burglar at gunpoint, until police arrived on the scene."It was exciting," Smith said. "I just hope I broke up the ring, because they have been hitting a lot of places around here."
Authorities said the intruder will face charges of attempted burglary in juvenile court.
--Ya gotta like a grandmother with balls that big
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Very interesting
http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_10219218
This is an interesting read.
The above link goes to a article in the York Daily Record (York, PA) about a guy who was forced to use his weapon to defend the life of another person, as well as his own life and family.
"I never thought I would be threatened in a situation outside my job or need to come to the aid of someone else being threatened. However, I would have been devastated had I awakened the next morning and read in the newspaper, or watched the television news, to see that one of those young women had been beaten and killed by Mr. Need because I chose to drive by and not intervene."
Sometimes, good people are required to do bad things to save themselves or others.
This is an interesting read.
The above link goes to a article in the York Daily Record (York, PA) about a guy who was forced to use his weapon to defend the life of another person, as well as his own life and family.
"I never thought I would be threatened in a situation outside my job or need to come to the aid of someone else being threatened. However, I would have been devastated had I awakened the next morning and read in the newspaper, or watched the television news, to see that one of those young women had been beaten and killed by Mr. Need because I chose to drive by and not intervene."
Sometimes, good people are required to do bad things to save themselves or others.
Monday, August 18, 2008
NRA
While I am the member of a couple of different 2nd supporting organizations, the NRA is not one of them. I get all sorts of crap from friends about "How I could be so pro-gun rights and yet not be a member of the NRA?" Well, the answer is simple.. there are other pro-2nd groups that fit my ideals better then the NRA.
All according to various pages within NRA.org and NRAILA.org
While the NRA has been instrumental in preventing gun, they are also a prime reason many of the anti or gun limiting laws have been allowed to pass the past 20 years. The NRA worked with Congress help the Clinton AWB and 10 round max laws. I am sure the NRA was limiting further damage, but their compromise with Congress sure wasn't a bright shiny star for me.
The NRA also, "In the 1980s, NRA helped write the federal law prohibiting handguns that cannot be detected by airport metal detectors and similar security systems."
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/DidYouKnow/Read.aspx?id=101
We all know there is enough metal in Glocks to still register on metal detectors. I feel the NRA caved in to public fears.
The NRA also worked with the Fed to write the current NICS check laws and waiting period laws.
Now, I am not saying the NRA is a bad organization. They just compromise too much for my dollars to be donated to them. Their Eddie Eagle and other instructional programs are first rate. Their push for gun safety is second to none.
All according to various pages within NRA.org and NRAILA.org
While the NRA has been instrumental in preventing gun, they are also a prime reason many of the anti or gun limiting laws have been allowed to pass the past 20 years. The NRA worked with Congress help the Clinton AWB and 10 round max laws. I am sure the NRA was limiting further damage, but their compromise with Congress sure wasn't a bright shiny star for me.
The NRA also, "In the 1980s, NRA helped write the federal law prohibiting handguns that cannot be detected by airport metal detectors and similar security systems."
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/DidYouKnow/Read.aspx?id=101
We all know there is enough metal in Glocks to still register on metal detectors. I feel the NRA caved in to public fears.
The NRA also worked with the Fed to write the current NICS check laws and waiting period laws.
Now, I am not saying the NRA is a bad organization. They just compromise too much for my dollars to be donated to them. Their Eddie Eagle and other instructional programs are first rate. Their push for gun safety is second to none.
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