"For the best part of my adult life, Congress and the various Presidents of this Union have, at best, ignored the Constitution, and, at worst, actively crapped on it.
And I am Sick. And. Tired. Of. It.
No more. My line is here.
You want Government-run National health-care? You do it right -- you get the Constitution amended to allow Congress that power.
Until then -- go to h***."
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Showing posts with label Blogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blogs. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Too Right!
From Marko:
I aspirated a little soda because of that right there...
I aspirated a little soda because of that right there...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Federal Takes Judge To New Level
Federal ammunition has introduced a new personal defense shotshell specifically tailored for the .410 handgun, the most popular of which is the Judge by Taurus. Taurus has also announced a new model of the Judge named the Public Defender.
This makes me ponder...
H/T to Caleb and Steve
This makes me ponder...
H/T to Caleb and Steve
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Giving Up
I'm thinking I should just give up and have my addy redirect to Caleb's site. Seriously. How he manages to find all this cool stuff absolutely boggles the mind.
Well, I'll Be...
Seems my current home-town of Conway is also home to a world-known USPSA shooter, one Matt Mink. I'll be honest and say that I'm not familiar with the name. But one of the things that really surprises me is that he's a CZ shooter as well. Check out the video at the link and you might notice that he's using a CZ SP01. It also mentions that he competes locally at a Pulaski county range. I'm wondering if that might be something that the guys and I might want to check out one of these days...? Anyone?
Seems the video embed doesn't want to work for me, either.
H/T to Caleb.
Seems the video embed doesn't want to work for me, either.
H/T to Caleb.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Double Action Friendly I Ain't
A recent post by Caleb at Call Me Ahab has managed to put a burr under my saddle. In said post, Unix-Jedi makes a play on the line from Star Wars: A New Hope, saying: "Not as clumsy or random as a automatic. An elegant weapon for a more civilized time." He was, of course, referring to revolvers.
Now, please don't take what I'm about to say the wrong way. I realize that this was (mostly) a bit of fun between friends. I also realize that everyone has their preferences and everyone's preferences are different. The world'd be a really dull place if there was only one style of handgun, rifle, and shotgun in it.
But, please, don't try to sell me that bit about revolvers being the perfect carry gun. Folks can (and have) debated for days on end, back and forth about reliability, capacity, and concealability. But, for me, it boils down to one issue that's the deal-breaker: revolvers are intended to be fired in double action. And I just can't shoot in double action.
Oh, I suppose I could hit the broad side of a barn with a typical DA pistol. The Smiths in particular have a DA that is smooth enough for me to do okay with. But I consistently do better with pistols that have a crisp, single action trigger. It doesn't even have to be that light. If I were to take a box-stock Rock Island Armory plain-jane 1911 and a slicked-up Smith .357 (whatever model), I can state with confidence that (barring poor workmanship) I'd hit consistently better with the 1911. This has been true since I bought my first handgun (a S&W 66). I imagine it's also true of said stock 1911 versus pretty much any DA/SA or DAO autoloader. I don't know as I've never shot many of those types of handguns.
I guess what I'm getting at is that I don't see how one can naturally shoot a double action better than a single action. The only way I can see that it's feasible to compare the two is to have someone who has worked with DAs long and hard enough that it's not a handicap any more (Jerry Miculek anyone?). It just seems to me that for the average joe a SA autoloader is going to be significantly easier to get good hits with quickly. And isn't that the point of a defensive arm?
Now, please don't take what I'm about to say the wrong way. I realize that this was (mostly) a bit of fun between friends. I also realize that everyone has their preferences and everyone's preferences are different. The world'd be a really dull place if there was only one style of handgun, rifle, and shotgun in it.
But, please, don't try to sell me that bit about revolvers being the perfect carry gun. Folks can (and have) debated for days on end, back and forth about reliability, capacity, and concealability. But, for me, it boils down to one issue that's the deal-breaker: revolvers are intended to be fired in double action. And I just can't shoot in double action.
Oh, I suppose I could hit the broad side of a barn with a typical DA pistol. The Smiths in particular have a DA that is smooth enough for me to do okay with. But I consistently do better with pistols that have a crisp, single action trigger. It doesn't even have to be that light. If I were to take a box-stock Rock Island Armory plain-jane 1911 and a slicked-up Smith .357 (whatever model), I can state with confidence that (barring poor workmanship) I'd hit consistently better with the 1911. This has been true since I bought my first handgun (a S&W 66). I imagine it's also true of said stock 1911 versus pretty much any DA/SA or DAO autoloader. I don't know as I've never shot many of those types of handguns.
I guess what I'm getting at is that I don't see how one can naturally shoot a double action better than a single action. The only way I can see that it's feasible to compare the two is to have someone who has worked with DAs long and hard enough that it's not a handicap any more (Jerry Miculek anyone?). It just seems to me that for the average joe a SA autoloader is going to be significantly easier to get good hits with quickly. And isn't that the point of a defensive arm?
The Saints Are BACK!
Brian has just let me know that All Saints Day, the sequel to The Boondock Saints, has officially begun filming.
'Scuse me while I do my happy dance.
'Scuse me while I do my happy dance.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ticks Me Off Something Fierce
A local TV anchor was attacked in her own home last night. The victim is Anne Pressly of KATV out of Little Rock. She was listed in critical condition at the time of the article.
Believe I'm gonna oil my 870 now. Stay safe, y'all.
H/T to Tam.
Believe I'm gonna oil my 870 now. Stay safe, y'all.
H/T to Tam.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
As A Fan of Firefly...
...I'm not ashamed to say that this left me with tears in my eyes.
Big, BIG hat tip to Caleb at Call Me Ahab.
Aaaand, I'm gonna have to add him to the blogroll now, methinks.
Big, BIG hat tip to Caleb at Call Me Ahab.
Aaaand, I'm gonna have to add him to the blogroll now, methinks.
Friday, September 26, 2008
He's Got My Vote
Caleb over at Call Me Ahab has decided to throw his hat into the ring for president of these united states. You need to go read his 3-step plan for change in the U.S.
It's so beautiful it makes me tear up just thinking about it.
It's so beautiful it makes me tear up just thinking about it.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Gun Nuts Radio
To those who may not be familiar with this program, it is hosted by blogger Caleb from Call Me Ahab. It has been guest-co-hosted recently by Breda from The Breda Fallacy. Their most recent show covers some information regarding the past and present political agenda of candidate Barack Obama. I highly suggest giving this episode a listen. There were a couple of glitches where the broadcast cuts out but give it a couple of minutes and they're able to get everything working again.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
No Real Surprise There...
Via Matt G at Better and Better, we have the Politics Test.
My results:
My results:
| You are a Social Liberal (75% permissive) and an... Economic Conservative (78% permissive) You are best described as a:
Link: The Politics Test on OkCupid.com |
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
"Kindle"ing My Desire
Thanks to Brian, I now have an itch for the Amazon Kindle.
This does not bode well for my bank balance...
This does not bode well for my bank balance...
Found On The 'Net
Several things have caught my attention lately and, honestly, I doubt I can do them all justice, so...
...time for some linky love!
The ATF has managed to misplace 76 firearms.
Tam gives a history lesson that is eerily familiar.
Breda guest hosts "Gun Nuts Radio".
Apparently there was a shooting at ASU Jonesboro this past weekend. Second-degree battery seems kinda light for shooting at and (kinda) hitting someone. Makes me wonder what extenuating circumstances there might have been.
I've decided I need to get another (better) safe/security container for my firearms. I've glanced at a few at Academy Sports in Little Rock and need to take a more serious look there and at Gander Mountain and Ft. Thompson sometime soon, maybe this weekend. I've taken a look around at a few safes online and this particular safe jumped out at me as being laid out quite well for my needs. I don't know if the price listed on that site is good, bad, or ugly but it doesn't seem too badly out of line at first blush. Shipping on something that size obviously sucks, so I'd like to find something local so that I can just have them load it in the back of the Tahoe and shamelessly guilt Dick and R into helping me get it into the house.
Well, that's it. Hopefully I'll have something meatier next time.
...time for some linky love!
The ATF has managed to misplace 76 firearms.
Tam gives a history lesson that is eerily familiar.
Breda guest hosts "Gun Nuts Radio".
Apparently there was a shooting at ASU Jonesboro this past weekend. Second-degree battery seems kinda light for shooting at and (kinda) hitting someone. Makes me wonder what extenuating circumstances there might have been.
I've decided I need to get another (better) safe/security container for my firearms. I've glanced at a few at Academy Sports in Little Rock and need to take a more serious look there and at Gander Mountain and Ft. Thompson sometime soon, maybe this weekend. I've taken a look around at a few safes online and this particular safe jumped out at me as being laid out quite well for my needs. I don't know if the price listed on that site is good, bad, or ugly but it doesn't seem too badly out of line at first blush. Shipping on something that size obviously sucks, so I'd like to find something local so that I can just have them load it in the back of the Tahoe and shamelessly guilt Dick and R into helping me get it into the house.
Well, that's it. Hopefully I'll have something meatier next time.
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