Gun Safety in the News
NRA Instructor gets a column
Sunday, February 28, 2010
PSH in Cali
Over open carry
"When they said, 'Hi,' I was pretty weirded out by that
I'll just say seems back in 2003 in Ohio, several open carry events were the camels straw to getting a concealed carry bill passed
Over open carry
"When they said, 'Hi,' I was pretty weirded out by that
I'll just say seems back in 2003 in Ohio, several open carry events were the camels straw to getting a concealed carry bill passed
Neat Place
In southern Indiana, Quail ridge Sportsmans Club, near Sunman Indiana
Did a RTBAV Seminar last night
But if you are looking for Sporting Clays, Fishing, or Bird shooting, and other hunting events check them out.
In southern Indiana, Quail ridge Sportsmans Club, near Sunman Indiana
Did a RTBAV Seminar last night
But if you are looking for Sporting Clays, Fishing, or Bird shooting, and other hunting events check them out.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Just a Reminder
Sotomayor on Gun Control
Earlier this year, President Obama's Supreme Court nominee joined an opinion with the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Second Amendment rights do not apply to the states.
A 2004 opinion she joined also cited as precedent that "the right to possess a gun is clearly not a fundamental right."
Ken Blackwell, a senior fellow with the Family Research Council, called Obama's nomination a "declaration of war against America's gun owners."
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday that Obama was "very comfortable with her interpretation of the Constitution being similar to that of his."
The Big Day is Tuesday, although we won't know the ruling until late May
Sotomayor on Gun Control
Earlier this year, President Obama's Supreme Court nominee joined an opinion with the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Second Amendment rights do not apply to the states.
A 2004 opinion she joined also cited as precedent that "the right to possess a gun is clearly not a fundamental right."
Ken Blackwell, a senior fellow with the Family Research Council, called Obama's nomination a "declaration of war against America's gun owners."
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday that Obama was "very comfortable with her interpretation of the Constitution being similar to that of his."
The Big Day is Tuesday, although we won't know the ruling until late May
Tacoma Teacher Killed Outside of School
Until they make protection orders out of kevlar, they aren't of much use
Until they make protection orders out of kevlar, they aren't of much use
Rapist demands stronger Gun Control (satire)
Philadelphia, PA An unnamed accused serial rapist demanded tougher gun control laws from his hospital bed in suburban Philadelphia earlier today, just hours after being admitted by police for a gun shot wound incurred while attempting to assault a local woman. Lawyers for the alleged rapist charged their client was “the real victim of this assault,” and warned that easy access to legal firearms was “[Making] committing a rape or other violent crime nearly impossible in many suburban areas.”
Philadelphia, PA An unnamed accused serial rapist demanded tougher gun control laws from his hospital bed in suburban Philadelphia earlier today, just hours after being admitted by police for a gun shot wound incurred while attempting to assault a local woman. Lawyers for the alleged rapist charged their client was “the real victim of this assault,” and warned that easy access to legal firearms was “[Making] committing a rape or other violent crime nearly impossible in many suburban areas.”
The Seventh Circuit on Feb. 22 took the rare step of granting a petition for Domestic violence gun ban en banc hearing
Adopting and applying intermediate scrutiny, Judge Diane S. Sykes wrote that the government failed to meet its burden of showing a reasonable fit between its interest in reducing domestic gun violence and total disarmament of domestic-violence misdemeanants
Adopting and applying intermediate scrutiny, Judge Diane S. Sykes wrote that the government failed to meet its burden of showing a reasonable fit between its interest in reducing domestic gun violence and total disarmament of domestic-violence misdemeanants
Shooting at Airport
The traveler thought the Glock semi-automatic pistol was unloaded, but there was likely an extra round in the chamber
There are no extra rounds in the chamber, never more than one, this idiot failed to clear it before arrival, lucky he maintained safe direction, but just had to put his finger on the trigger.
"All Guns Are Loaded!"
You never think they are unloaded, you ether know they are loaded, or know they are unloaded.
"Always keep your finger off the trigger until the sights are on target, and you have made the conscious decision to fire"
It is simple just keep your finger outside the trigger guard untill you have decided to fire the firearm.
The traveler thought the Glock semi-automatic pistol was unloaded, but there was likely an extra round in the chamber
There are no extra rounds in the chamber, never more than one, this idiot failed to clear it before arrival, lucky he maintained safe direction, but just had to put his finger on the trigger.
"All Guns Are Loaded!"
You never think they are unloaded, you ether know they are loaded, or know they are unloaded.
"Always keep your finger off the trigger until the sights are on target, and you have made the conscious decision to fire"
It is simple just keep your finger outside the trigger guard untill you have decided to fire the firearm.
High court to define reach of gun-control laws
They contend that if McDonald wins, "nearly every firearms law will become the subject of a constitutional challenge, and even in cases where the law ultimately survives, its defense will be costly and time-consuming."
Pretty balanced article
They contend that if McDonald wins, "nearly every firearms law will become the subject of a constitutional challenge, and even in cases where the law ultimately survives, its defense will be costly and time-consuming."
Pretty balanced article
More women carry guns to protect themselves
"Before I was even afraid to look at the gun laying there. Now I'm not afraid ... if there's a situation ... to grab my gun ... load it and use it ... because I know what it will do," said Parret.
Education is a wonderful thing
Shades of Eddie Eagle:
9 year finds guns tells adults
"Before I was even afraid to look at the gun laying there. Now I'm not afraid ... if there's a situation ... to grab my gun ... load it and use it ... because I know what it will do," said Parret.
Education is a wonderful thing
Shades of Eddie Eagle:
9 year finds guns tells adults
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mo. bill would lower age for concealed-carry permits
Right now, you have to be 23 to get a CCW permit.
One bill in the Missouri legislature would lower it to 21 years old. Another would put the minimum age at 18.
Right now, you have to be 23 to get a CCW permit.
One bill in the Missouri legislature would lower it to 21 years old. Another would put the minimum age at 18.
Thats a Dam Big Wolf
"Really. I live there. I don't like that," the woman said Tuesday morning. "That's big."
"Really. I live there. I don't like that," the woman said Tuesday morning. "That's big."
Airguns are not Firearms
"if a .177 spring activated pellet gun is a firearm, then even someone who's not necessarily an advocate for the second amendment has to say wait a minute, our second amendment rights are in serious trouble here," said Boone.
"if a .177 spring activated pellet gun is a firearm, then even someone who's not necessarily an advocate for the second amendment has to say wait a minute, our second amendment rights are in serious trouble here," said Boone.
Feds seize 30 'machine guns'
Seems a certain brand of Air Soft can be converted?
Unless the lower has the same dimensions as a standard lower, and would accept an AR upper, and the fire control is similar or could be replaced with standard parts, of course the ATF once labeled a shoe string as a machine gun.
Seems a certain brand of Air Soft can be converted?
Unless the lower has the same dimensions as a standard lower, and would accept an AR upper, and the fire control is similar or could be replaced with standard parts, of course the ATF once labeled a shoe string as a machine gun.
Just a reminder:
You Are On Your Own!
But although she could be heard choking, the cops waited outside the locked door for 16 minutes until another unit arrived with specialist gear
You Are On Your Own!
But although she could be heard choking, the cops waited outside the locked door for 16 minutes until another unit arrived with specialist gear
Villis Posse Versari Sumptuosa*
Don’t Settle For Poor Firearms Training
Take the time to check out your Instructor, look at their certifications, how long have they been involved in training. Ask around see what other people know about them.
One of the biggest markets in Firearms training are CCW classes, and there are a lot of Instructors that became Instructors because they saw $$ signs, and usually only have the certifications, to conduct classes.
An example might be comparing what a "Pistol" Instructor has to offer compared to a "Pistol, PPITH, & PPOTH " Instructor has to offer.
Below is a list of guidelines when shopping for training:
How to decide which trainer to go with:
Does the Instructor have time to discuss the course?
How Long has the Instructor Been Training?
How Often Does the Instructor do Training?
What is the Instructor/Student Ratio in the classroom?
What is the Instructor/Student Ratio on the range?
What % of women does he train?
Does he work with other Instructors?
What will be covered in the Class?
Ask them about his/her Credentials
Can they reference where to find the laws for self defense & concealed carry?
Will he give references?
Ask if they are insured.
Prices can vary, but don't chose a course on price alone!
Not all Instructors are the same, interview them, & see what they offer.
Do they have the knowledge, skills, & attitude you are looking for?
*Cheap Can Be Expensive
Don’t Settle For Poor Firearms Training
Take the time to check out your Instructor, look at their certifications, how long have they been involved in training. Ask around see what other people know about them.
One of the biggest markets in Firearms training are CCW classes, and there are a lot of Instructors that became Instructors because they saw $$ signs, and usually only have the certifications, to conduct classes.
An example might be comparing what a "Pistol" Instructor has to offer compared to a "Pistol, PPITH, & PPOTH " Instructor has to offer.
Below is a list of guidelines when shopping for training:
How to decide which trainer to go with:
Does the Instructor have time to discuss the course?
How Long has the Instructor Been Training?
How Often Does the Instructor do Training?
What is the Instructor/Student Ratio in the classroom?
What is the Instructor/Student Ratio on the range?
What % of women does he train?
Does he work with other Instructors?
What will be covered in the Class?
Ask them about his/her Credentials
Can they reference where to find the laws for self defense & concealed carry?
Will he give references?
Ask if they are insured.
Prices can vary, but don't chose a course on price alone!
Not all Instructors are the same, interview them, & see what they offer.
Do they have the knowledge, skills, & attitude you are looking for?
*Cheap Can Be Expensive
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
If you don't wear your body armor, you're stupid.
I am still amazed by the number of cops who believe they'll never be in an armed confrontation.
I am still amazed by the number of cops who believe they'll never be in an armed confrontation.
Sounds like some people need more range time
Fla. Deputies Shot at Unarmed Man 133 Times
Not that they hit him that many times, and he was trying to bulldoze through them at the time, and he did have it coming, but one officer fired 42 rounds, and the average for the rest was around 11 rounds, I can understand the high round count, there were 9 officers firing, but from the sound of the articles, they were having problems hitting his SUV, let alone him...........
Fla. Deputies Shot at Unarmed Man 133 Times
Not that they hit him that many times, and he was trying to bulldoze through them at the time, and he did have it coming, but one officer fired 42 rounds, and the average for the rest was around 11 rounds, I can understand the high round count, there were 9 officers firing, but from the sound of the articles, they were having problems hitting his SUV, let alone him...........
I'll stick with Crimson Trace
LaserMax for Glock 30 review
Like the guy told me this weekend "As soon as my support hand hits, there's the switch!"
I replied "What if there is not time for a two handed grip?"
His reply was "I hadn't thought of that"
If I ever need it, there won't be time to "think" about turning it on, with CT it's on when I grip the gun
Further Review
LaserMax for Glock 30 review
Like the guy told me this weekend "As soon as my support hand hits, there's the switch!"
I replied "What if there is not time for a two handed grip?"
His reply was "I hadn't thought of that"
If I ever need it, there won't be time to "think" about turning it on, with CT it's on when I grip the gun
Further Review
Interesting case:
State vs Hammock
Machined a bolt to fire a 22l.r. , so even when they can't get guns they can make them.
Of course repeated hammer blows, hacking with a metal object, choking, and suffocating, all resulted in murder. dead is dead, the matter of which of little importance.
It's been said before guns don't kill people, people kill people. In this case the alleged killer was pretty determined
State vs Hammock
One side says it's gun, the other says it's not.
Machined a bolt to fire a 22l.r. , so even when they can't get guns they can make them.
Of course repeated hammer blows, hacking with a metal object, choking, and suffocating, all resulted in murder. dead is dead, the matter of which of little importance.
It's been said before guns don't kill people, people kill people. In this case the alleged killer was pretty determined
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Love Handles Saved Her Life??
"My love handles saved my life," she said Monday, two days after she was shot inside an Atlantic City bar.
Perhaps if she had been skinnier he have missed
"My love handles saved my life," she said Monday, two days after she was shot inside an Atlantic City bar.
Perhaps if she had been skinnier he have missed
Hmm Not!
'Lucky' hunter shot through both arms
And they were not hunting, but target shooting
I guess he was a bit lucky that his friend didn't kill him, but I'd only call it lucky if his friend had missed completely.
Also his friend needs a gun safety class, as his "Booger hook was on the bang switch" when he slipped, and he does not seem to have a clear understanding of "Safe Direction".
'Lucky' hunter shot through both arms
And they were not hunting, but target shooting
I guess he was a bit lucky that his friend didn't kill him, but I'd only call it lucky if his friend had missed completely.
Also his friend needs a gun safety class, as his "Booger hook was on the bang switch" when he slipped, and he does not seem to have a clear understanding of "Safe Direction".
Todays Meme
Handgun: Browning High Power 9mm
Shotgun: Winchester 1300 12 Gauge
Rifle: Para TTR .223
(based on what I already own)
Handgun: Browning High Power 9mm
Shotgun: Winchester 1300 12 Gauge
Rifle: Para TTR .223
(based on what I already own)
Why are Libs so violent?
The files show Anderson told a witness he wanted to get back at Rosenberg by shooting, bombing, stabbing or strangling him.
His wife Bishop, fatally shot her brother in Braintree, Mass., in 1986; the case was declared an accident and she was never charged.
U.S. Rep. William Delahunt, who was district attorney at the time, now says it was a shame Bishop did not receive a mental evaluation after the shooting. He said she was not evaluated because state police working for his office weren't told that after Bishop shot her brother, she allegedly threatened two auto shop workers with the gun, demanding a car, or that she aimed the gun at police.
The files show Anderson told a witness he wanted to get back at Rosenberg by shooting, bombing, stabbing or strangling him.
His wife Bishop, fatally shot her brother in Braintree, Mass., in 1986; the case was declared an accident and she was never charged.
U.S. Rep. William Delahunt, who was district attorney at the time, now says it was a shame Bishop did not receive a mental evaluation after the shooting. He said she was not evaluated because state police working for his office weren't told that after Bishop shot her brother, she allegedly threatened two auto shop workers with the gun, demanding a car, or that she aimed the gun at police.
Current laws not stopping illegal gun epidemic
When police do arrest people with illegal guns in their possession, rarely is the punishment serious.
"Most of the guys we catch with guns end up charged with misdemeanors and plead out for next to nothing," said Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus.
Well if there is no punishment, there is no deterrent to doing it, so write a couple of more laws that will be ignored.
When police do arrest people with illegal guns in their possession, rarely is the punishment serious.
"Most of the guys we catch with guns end up charged with misdemeanors and plead out for next to nothing," said Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus.
Well if there is no punishment, there is no deterrent to doing it, so write a couple of more laws that will be ignored.
Guns scare Megan
Guess she is not smart enough to understand that active shooters perfer unarmed victim zones, it's not the license holders she needs to worry about
Guess she is not smart enough to understand that active shooters perfer unarmed victim zones, it's not the license holders she needs to worry about
Monday, February 22, 2010
Todays Quote:
"The great body of our citizens shoot less as times goes on. We should encourage rifle practice among schoolboys, and indeed among all classes, as well as in the military services by every means in our power. Thus, and not otherwise, may we be able to assist in preserving peace in the world... The first step – in the direction of preparation to avert war if possible, and to be fit for war if it should come – is to teach men to shoot!"– President Theodore Roosevelt
"The great body of our citizens shoot less as times goes on. We should encourage rifle practice among schoolboys, and indeed among all classes, as well as in the military services by every means in our power. Thus, and not otherwise, may we be able to assist in preserving peace in the world... The first step – in the direction of preparation to avert war if possible, and to be fit for war if it should come – is to teach men to shoot!"– President Theodore Roosevelt
Sunday, February 21, 2010
The Price Of Safety?
This means they're not going to tell this writer or anyone else but the next owner that the property is equipped with semi-automatic weaponry that can be remotely controlled from the panic room(s). It may not be, but then again, maybe it is.
Over 7 Million Dollars
This means they're not going to tell this writer or anyone else but the next owner that the property is equipped with semi-automatic weaponry that can be remotely controlled from the panic room(s). It may not be, but then again, maybe it is.
Over 7 Million Dollars
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
If you put something in your mouth
then set it on fire
It may not be good for you
I've said it for years.............
now where did I leave my lighter?
then set it on fire
It may not be good for you
I've said it for years.............
now where did I leave my lighter?
To Unload a Semi Auto
1. Point the gun in a safe direction (at ones self is not a safe direction, refrain from putting finger on trigger during any of the steps)
2. Remove the magazine (that is where all but one of the cartridges should be)
3. Rack the slide 3 times (if more than one round ejects out, see step 2, it is also a good idea to keep hand clear of ejection port)
4. Visually check chamber (just make sure it is indeed empty)
5. Check it again (just to make sure it is really empty)
1. Point the gun in a safe direction (at ones self is not a safe direction, refrain from putting finger on trigger during any of the steps)
2. Remove the magazine (that is where all but one of the cartridges should be)
3. Rack the slide 3 times (if more than one round ejects out, see step 2, it is also a good idea to keep hand clear of ejection port)
4. Visually check chamber (just make sure it is indeed empty)
5. Check it again (just to make sure it is really empty)
New Guidelines Issued for Chasing Armed Suspects for L.A. County Deputies
They seem to think they shot to many bad guys last year
They seem to think they shot to many bad guys last year
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Yes Monday you'll be able to carry in a National Park
But you can not carry in a National Monument
and Barky wants to add 13million acres to the National Monument list
But you can not carry in a National Monument
and Barky wants to add 13million acres to the National Monument list
KEN HANSON FOR NRA BOARD
I've known Ken for around 6 years. He has been involved in the both the Heller & McDonald cases for the Buckeye Firearms Assoc.
He is an Instructor, and he always takes time to respond when I've had questions to the legal aspects of concealed carry. He has and will always be involved in protecting the Second Amendment, We need him on the Board at NRA HQ.
I've known Ken for around 6 years. He has been involved in the both the Heller & McDonald cases for the Buckeye Firearms Assoc.
He is an Instructor, and he always takes time to respond when I've had questions to the legal aspects of concealed carry. He has and will always be involved in protecting the Second Amendment, We need him on the Board at NRA HQ.
I agree with Massad
Mas is writing about the size of the handgun, in regard to the shooter. While a lot of trainers approach this subject that one size fits all, give'm all a Glock 19. This does not always work, a few weeks ago I had a lovely lady with MS, and while we tried different guns size and caliber, the only one she could really hold on to was the 22 S&W semi auto.
I recall the very petite lady that came to class with her husband's Glock 21 the only thing touching the back strap was her thumb which was taking the recoil, her trigger finger barely reaching the trigger, and the rest of her fingers were to short to wrap around the front strap, she shot the course with a 22, and then finished up with a Browning HP, which she did pretty well with.
Then there was the guy that did have both thumbs, but only the 3rd and 4th digits on his left hand, lucky he had figured it out before he got to me, it was not something you would see in any pistol video, but he shot quarter size groups very rapidly.
Then I had the student, that when working as a bouncer was shot twice, with a 25 acp, the first round hit him in the center of the chest, the second round hit him in the forehead and ricocheted skyward. he kicked butt on the shooter, finished his shift, went home and extracted the bullet in his chest with a pair of tweezers. He was glad the guy had indeed brought to small of a gun.
Mas is writing about the size of the handgun, in regard to the shooter. While a lot of trainers approach this subject that one size fits all, give'm all a Glock 19. This does not always work, a few weeks ago I had a lovely lady with MS, and while we tried different guns size and caliber, the only one she could really hold on to was the 22 S&W semi auto.
I recall the very petite lady that came to class with her husband's Glock 21 the only thing touching the back strap was her thumb which was taking the recoil, her trigger finger barely reaching the trigger, and the rest of her fingers were to short to wrap around the front strap, she shot the course with a 22, and then finished up with a Browning HP, which she did pretty well with.
Then there was the guy that did have both thumbs, but only the 3rd and 4th digits on his left hand, lucky he had figured it out before he got to me, it was not something you would see in any pistol video, but he shot quarter size groups very rapidly.
Then I had the student, that when working as a bouncer was shot twice, with a 25 acp, the first round hit him in the center of the chest, the second round hit him in the forehead and ricocheted skyward. he kicked butt on the shooter, finished his shift, went home and extracted the bullet in his chest with a pair of tweezers. He was glad the guy had indeed brought to small of a gun.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Gun Rights Advocates Target California Detective
Any sworn officer who suggests shooting law-abiding citizens for exercising their most basic constitutional rights deserves the full wrath of America's gun owners," Taylor told FoxNews.com.
Any sworn officer who suggests shooting law-abiding citizens for exercising their most basic constitutional rights deserves the full wrath of America's gun owners," Taylor told FoxNews.com.
NOT one of mine
A lot of Instructors do not take time to go over the law, yes it is the students responsibility, but it never hurts to review it before you send them on their way.
H/T to Uncle
A lot of Instructors do not take time to go over the law, yes it is the students responsibility, but it never hurts to review it before you send them on their way.
H/T to Uncle
Saturday, February 13, 2010
But didn't he say he would sign treaties?
He is having enough issues, without a frontal assault on gun owners, and if he and his AG are planning anything it will be after the mid-term elections
He is having enough issues, without a frontal assault on gun owners, and if he and his AG are planning anything it will be after the mid-term elections
Friday, February 12, 2010
Shooting Reported on University of Alabama Campus
3 dead, 3 wounded
Woman opens fire at Alabama campus, killing 3
Now that is unusual
3 dead, 3 wounded
Woman opens fire at Alabama campus, killing 3
Now that is unusual
Wasn't that the original plan?
Attorney General Eric Holder is leaving open the possibility of trying professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed before a military commission instead of the civilian trial originally planned for New York City.
"At the end of the day, wherever this case is tried, in whatever forum, what we have to ensure is that it's done as transparently (there they go using that word again) as possible and with adherence to all the rules," Holder told The WP in an interview published in Friday's editions
Attorney General Eric Holder is leaving open the possibility of trying professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed before a military commission instead of the civilian trial originally planned for New York City.
"At the end of the day, wherever this case is tried, in whatever forum, what we have to ensure is that it's done as transparently (there they go using that word again) as possible and with adherence to all the rules," Holder told The WP in an interview published in Friday's editions
Woman Denied Protective Order
Not that they are much good anyway, instead of asking for PO she should have gotten a CCW
Not that they are much good anyway, instead of asking for PO she should have gotten a CCW
Finally!
A tool to remove or install an AR-15 magazine catch!
I know it can be trying, I broke 2 of Brownells punches installing that pin over the years
A tool to remove or install an AR-15 magazine catch!
I know it can be trying, I broke 2 of Brownells punches installing that pin over the years
Brady's Facebook
Pro-gun Facebook fan page sabotaged by anti-gun Brady Center?
The Brady Bunch are getting pretty desperate. After years of embarrassing political failure, they've started making up fake crime reports, attacking Starbucks for allowing concealed carry ... and now crying about Buckeye Firearms Association leaving one little comment on their page, resulting in our Facebook fan page being deleted without warning.
If the Brady Center is intimidated by us now, they're in for a real surprise in the years ahead. Because we're not going anywhere. And they ain't seen nothing yet.
It appears to be back?
Pro-gun Facebook fan page sabotaged by anti-gun Brady Center?
The Brady Bunch are getting pretty desperate. After years of embarrassing political failure, they've started making up fake crime reports, attacking Starbucks for allowing concealed carry ... and now crying about Buckeye Firearms Association leaving one little comment on their page, resulting in our Facebook fan page being deleted without warning.
If the Brady Center is intimidated by us now, they're in for a real surprise in the years ahead. Because we're not going anywhere. And they ain't seen nothing yet.
It appears to be back?
An upcoming episode of Bones or CSI?
MURDER squad detectives in Rome have appealed for help following the discovery of a perfect skeleton made up of five different bodies
MURDER squad detectives in Rome have appealed for help following the discovery of a perfect skeleton made up of five different bodies
Thursday, February 11, 2010
When Security is not security at all
A 15-year-old girl who was badly beaten and robbed in a Seattle bus tunnel as three unarmed security guards looked on told investigators that she thought the men would protect her.
A 15-year-old girl who was badly beaten and robbed in a Seattle bus tunnel as three unarmed security guards looked on told investigators that she thought the men would protect her.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Child critical after accidental shooting
If you have guns and kids secure one or the other
Hints on how to keep kids safe: Kids & Guns: Strategies for avoiding firearms tragedies
Also Here's Eddie!!
If you have guns and kids secure one or the other
Hints on how to keep kids safe: Kids & Guns: Strategies for avoiding firearms tragedies
Also Here's Eddie!!
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Robbery via Coffee
Caleb may have defended himself with coffee, but it can be used for crime too!!
Maybe the Brady folks would be better off getting behind coffee registration
Caleb may have defended himself with coffee, but it can be used for crime too!!
Maybe the Brady folks would be better off getting behind coffee registration
Bobcat killed with baseball bat
Scott, a former softball player, swung his wife’s bat (she still plays ball) and caught the animal in mid-air.
That's one way to get it done
Scott, a former softball player, swung his wife’s bat (she still plays ball) and caught the animal in mid-air.
That's one way to get it done
You really are on your own:
Police took up to 3 1/2 hours to respond to a violent domestic dispute in which a woman was brutally bashed in front of her nine-year-old son and ended up on life support.
Can you stay alive 10 minutes, an hour, 3 hours on your own? Have a plan, have the tools, have the training, stay alive.
Police took up to 3 1/2 hours to respond to a violent domestic dispute in which a woman was brutally bashed in front of her nine-year-old son and ended up on life support.
Can you stay alive 10 minutes, an hour, 3 hours on your own? Have a plan, have the tools, have the training, stay alive.
Monday, February 08, 2010
Ya know
When you are digging out from one storm, and they tell you:
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE FORECAST FOR TONIGHT WITH AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES EXPECTED ON TUESDAY. SNOWFALL TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MAY BRING THE STORM TOTAL TO 6 TO 8 INCHES.
Snow blowers are pretty much sold out........
I found 2, both smaller than I wanted, but ether one beats shoveling.
My orignal plan was to mount one on my riding mower, when I purchased the mower (2008)they were $900, when I went to order one they were $2000. (spring 2009)
When you are digging out from one storm, and they tell you:
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE FORECAST FOR TONIGHT WITH AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES EXPECTED ON TUESDAY. SNOWFALL TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MAY BRING THE STORM TOTAL TO 6 TO 8 INCHES.
Snow blowers are pretty much sold out........
I found 2, both smaller than I wanted, but ether one beats shoveling.
My orignal plan was to mount one on my riding mower, when I purchased the mower (2008)they were $900, when I went to order one they were $2000. (spring 2009)
Good Advice
I certainly don’t want any of my children to die. If their number comes up I want them to go out trying to kill the bastard instead of waiting to be executed under a desk. This may be a crazy idea, but it’s our best chance.
But doing away with unarmed victim zones, would give people a better chance. Just giving active shooters the idea that they might encounter people that are armed, may well deter them.
I agree fight, attack, with whatever you have, but that's the sheepdog in me, but it is a world of sheep, and the human instinct is to ether fight, flee, or freeze. The sheep are too frightened to use the first. We do not teach our kids to fight anymore, we have taught them fighting is bad.
There is a difference between teaching your kids to stand up for themselves, and being bullies.
The author on the link knows LE seldom can stop the shooter, and advises people to fight back, yet admits we don't have the tools to do it.
If the police chiefs would quit straddling the fence, as a group, and advice both the businesses and the politicians that A. they can't keep bad people with guns out of the places that are posted, and B. Licensed armed citizens are not the problem.
Then for the most part the real problem would go way.
I certainly don’t want any of my children to die. If their number comes up I want them to go out trying to kill the bastard instead of waiting to be executed under a desk. This may be a crazy idea, but it’s our best chance.
But doing away with unarmed victim zones, would give people a better chance. Just giving active shooters the idea that they might encounter people that are armed, may well deter them.
I agree fight, attack, with whatever you have, but that's the sheepdog in me, but it is a world of sheep, and the human instinct is to ether fight, flee, or freeze. The sheep are too frightened to use the first. We do not teach our kids to fight anymore, we have taught them fighting is bad.
There is a difference between teaching your kids to stand up for themselves, and being bullies.
The author on the link knows LE seldom can stop the shooter, and advises people to fight back, yet admits we don't have the tools to do it.
If the police chiefs would quit straddling the fence, as a group, and advice both the businesses and the politicians that A. they can't keep bad people with guns out of the places that are posted, and B. Licensed armed citizens are not the problem.
Then for the most part the real problem would go way.
Training Tips
snow may get packed into your barrel and you’ll risk the gun blowing up when you fire.”
(To prevent that possibility, he suggests capping your muzzle with a piece of Saran Wrap when you holster your gun, to keep the barrel clear.)
snow may get packed into your barrel and you’ll risk the gun blowing up when you fire.”
(To prevent that possibility, he suggests capping your muzzle with a piece of Saran Wrap when you holster your gun, to keep the barrel clear.)
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Banker 'stole $7m for prostitutes'
For 7 Mil they better come with Barrett 82a1's with night vision, and a Hummer
For 7 Mil they better come with Barrett 82a1's with night vision, and a Hummer
Big Brother
ALL Australian homes will soon have to undergo a mandatory energy-efficiency assessment costing up to $1500 per property.
ALL Australian homes will soon have to undergo a mandatory energy-efficiency assessment costing up to $1500 per property.
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Added to my recommended reading list
Patrick wrote the FBI Handgun wounding factors report
While the books focus is LE use of force, there is a lot of info for the CCW people too.
Wound Ballistics, Training Vs Qualification, Physiological Impertives, to name a few, there is also a section on Case Histories.
The more knowledge you have the better.
I can hear the whining now
I know they make a good product, and their product is really no different than anybody else's, but then what's in a name? Well let's look back Winchester Black Talons, were labeled cop killers, but no cop ever died by being shot with one, not one.
It's the perception, of the jury, and how a prosecuting attorney can just make it sound bad. Well surely the jury will understand that's it just a brand name, if you think the jury is that bright, you are counting on a lot.
Ya know if they had chosen a name like Ultimate Defense, it could be a no brainer.
But I can just hear that attorney saying to the jury, "The Accused, shot the victim with EXTREME SHOCK, he/she intended to kill the victim, it's even marked on the casings"
Yes you may still prevail in the court, it's open and shut you say, and there are a lot of jurisdictions that won't care, but if you have that crystal ball to say where your self defense shooting will take place, than you can likely predict when too, and avoid it all together.
You can bring in an expert witness to explain that your choice of ammo was just high quality self defense ammo just like any other, but it is going to cost.
The decisions you make on what you carry, how you carry yourself, may well all have to be defended in court. That bumper sticker "Stop Honking, I'm Reloading" can be used against you, that sticker in the window "If you are found here at night you'll be found here in the morning"
The grips that are engraved "Killem All", it can and likely will be used against you, as a defense attorney once stated it is easier to defend someone that used a Colt Trooper, than it is to defend someone that used a Python.
Just consider your choices, when making them, and how they will be played in court, and that fight, my friends will last longer, and be more stressful than the gun fight.
I know they make a good product, and their product is really no different than anybody else's, but then what's in a name? Well let's look back Winchester Black Talons, were labeled cop killers, but no cop ever died by being shot with one, not one.
It's the perception, of the jury, and how a prosecuting attorney can just make it sound bad. Well surely the jury will understand that's it just a brand name, if you think the jury is that bright, you are counting on a lot.
Ya know if they had chosen a name like Ultimate Defense, it could be a no brainer.
But I can just hear that attorney saying to the jury, "The Accused, shot the victim with EXTREME SHOCK, he/she intended to kill the victim, it's even marked on the casings"
Yes you may still prevail in the court, it's open and shut you say, and there are a lot of jurisdictions that won't care, but if you have that crystal ball to say where your self defense shooting will take place, than you can likely predict when too, and avoid it all together.
You can bring in an expert witness to explain that your choice of ammo was just high quality self defense ammo just like any other, but it is going to cost.
The decisions you make on what you carry, how you carry yourself, may well all have to be defended in court. That bumper sticker "Stop Honking, I'm Reloading" can be used against you, that sticker in the window "If you are found here at night you'll be found here in the morning"
The grips that are engraved "Killem All", it can and likely will be used against you, as a defense attorney once stated it is easier to defend someone that used a Colt Trooper, than it is to defend someone that used a Python.
Just consider your choices, when making them, and how they will be played in court, and that fight, my friends will last longer, and be more stressful than the gun fight.
How about the weather?
on the porch rail, that's well over 6 inches
Guessing around 8 inches, photo later
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
Well all my CCW students rescheduled expect one, and I wasn't able to reach him, what are the odds, he'll show up? Of course he will have to make it up the 850 foot unplowed driveway.
Guessing around 8 inches, photo later
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
Well all my CCW students rescheduled expect one, and I wasn't able to reach him, what are the odds, he'll show up? Of course he will have to make it up the 850 foot unplowed driveway.
Friday, February 05, 2010
From Mike at Acme Ammo
Upon our return, we were greeted by three drums of new Starline .380 Auto brass!!!
Hallalujah!
Once-fired .380 brass is becoming scarce and quite high in price. Many brass dealers are pricing their once-fired brass higher than new brass!
Consequently, we will be able to continue offering our .380 products at $37.74/100 for round nose and $24.53/50 for hollow-points
Upon our return, we were greeted by three drums of new Starline .380 Auto brass!!!
Hallalujah!
Once-fired .380 brass is becoming scarce and quite high in price. Many brass dealers are pricing their once-fired brass higher than new brass!
Consequently, we will be able to continue offering our .380 products at $37.74/100 for round nose and $24.53/50 for hollow-points
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Kaboom Big Time Caution Graphic
Savage Model 10MLSS .50 caliber Muzzleloader Rifle
Before
After
Savage says you can use smokeless powder
Warning Graphic :
That is gonna leave a mark!
So did he use smokeless, and did not measure it?, or did he not get the ball seated all the way?
I got this in an email, so other than more graphic photos I do not have any more info.
Gun shop owner accused of severing partner's head, cooking it in pizza oven
Well that will end a partnership
Well that will end a partnership
Boom! Trouble ensued, with Patrick's mom getting a phone call from Public School 52 Principal Evelyn Mastroianni saying her son had somehow gone from straight A's to the NRA. A lot of very educated people belong to the NRA Evelyn. Principal is an idiot and should be put in corner.
Mumbai-Style Attacks
Coming to a city near you?
Really quite likely if you live in a non gun friendly city, like LA, Chicago, NYC. But even in gun friendly areas where citizens carry guns they could take a toll. They just pick those "Gun Free" zones. Like Ft Hood.
Ohio has plenty of those, being not that far from Cincinnati, I've thought how much damage 10 guys could do if they hit one of the posted Shopping Malls, or the Musuem Center, UC Hospital, and the UC Campus all at the same time. If one looks at the carnage of Ft Hood, just imagine what 10 guys could do before the first responders arrived.
As Dave Grossman says one man with a rifle can pin down a hundred men for 5 minutes, so what could 3 or 4 do?, and to have 3 active shooter sites in the same city at the same time, how would LE respond? The City has a SWAT Team, as does the county but the 3rd would have to handled by regular beat cops. While much better trained that their counterparts in India, will they have the tools and training to prevail?
Grossman suggests the 4-D's
Deter
"Deterrence is the goal."
As an example of a failure to use Deterrence, Grossman citing the example of the school massacre at Red Lake, MN[7], where a young school murderer shot his grandparents with the police-issued weapons he had stolen from his grandfather (a police officer), went to his high school and shot one of two unarmed guards who was manning the front door. "If the guard had been armed, odds are 10 to 1 he'd never have tried," Grossman said.
Those guards were given a responsibility for human lives without the tools to do the job! Never call an unarmed man 'security'. Call them 'run-like-hell-when-the-shooting-starts'.
Armed citizens would also be a deterent
Detect
Every time he bounces off a hard target, it's a chance to Detect.
Delay
The goal is as many hard targets as possible. Once he is in the school, the only question is how many kids die. (Malls Museums, Hospitals, Schools are pretty much soft targets)
Destroy
"We are at war. Our armed citizens and cops are the front line."
Secondly, Grossman reminded officers that "Armed Citizens are the militia.
Integrate concealed-handgun license-holders (CHLs) into your plan. We are at war. The idea that cops can do it all themselves is wrong. Use what is available to you. Integrate them into your plan from the beginning. One or two people in the first few minutes are worth 1000 people hours later."
Saying it can't happen here is Denial, "Denial kills you physical, mentally, and financially. It has no survival value."
Coming to a city near you?
Really quite likely if you live in a non gun friendly city, like LA, Chicago, NYC. But even in gun friendly areas where citizens carry guns they could take a toll. They just pick those "Gun Free" zones. Like Ft Hood.
Ohio has plenty of those, being not that far from Cincinnati, I've thought how much damage 10 guys could do if they hit one of the posted Shopping Malls, or the Musuem Center, UC Hospital, and the UC Campus all at the same time. If one looks at the carnage of Ft Hood, just imagine what 10 guys could do before the first responders arrived.
As Dave Grossman says one man with a rifle can pin down a hundred men for 5 minutes, so what could 3 or 4 do?, and to have 3 active shooter sites in the same city at the same time, how would LE respond? The City has a SWAT Team, as does the county but the 3rd would have to handled by regular beat cops. While much better trained that their counterparts in India, will they have the tools and training to prevail?
Grossman suggests the 4-D's
Deter
"Deterrence is the goal."
As an example of a failure to use Deterrence, Grossman citing the example of the school massacre at Red Lake, MN[7], where a young school murderer shot his grandparents with the police-issued weapons he had stolen from his grandfather (a police officer), went to his high school and shot one of two unarmed guards who was manning the front door. "If the guard had been armed, odds are 10 to 1 he'd never have tried," Grossman said.
Those guards were given a responsibility for human lives without the tools to do the job! Never call an unarmed man 'security'. Call them 'run-like-hell-when-the-shooting-starts'.
Armed citizens would also be a deterent
Detect
Every time he bounces off a hard target, it's a chance to Detect.
Delay
The goal is as many hard targets as possible. Once he is in the school, the only question is how many kids die. (Malls Museums, Hospitals, Schools are pretty much soft targets)
Destroy
"We are at war. Our armed citizens and cops are the front line."
Secondly, Grossman reminded officers that "Armed Citizens are the militia.
Integrate concealed-handgun license-holders (CHLs) into your plan. We are at war. The idea that cops can do it all themselves is wrong. Use what is available to you. Integrate them into your plan from the beginning. One or two people in the first few minutes are worth 1000 people hours later."
Saying it can't happen here is Denial, "Denial kills you physical, mentally, and financially. It has no survival value."
Castle Faces Demo
A BRAZEN farmer who secretly built a castle and lived in it for FOUR years while hiding it behind bales of hay has lost a bid to save it from being demolished.
A BRAZEN farmer who secretly built a castle and lived in it for FOUR years while hiding it behind bales of hay has lost a bid to save it from being demolished.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Officers Changing Tactics to Stay Safe
These exercises are called "active shooter" training, and it's in direct response to the rash of recent police shootings in Wisconsin and across the country.
Swat called out for cap gun
These exercises are called "active shooter" training, and it's in direct response to the rash of recent police shootings in Wisconsin and across the country.
Swat called out for cap gun
The Day the Music Died
In 1959, rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
In 1959, rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
Reactions Faster than Actions
People move faster when reacting than when initiating the same movement. But the ultimate outcome is not so simple.
"Twenty-one milliseconds may seem like a tiny difference, and it probably wouldn't save you in a Wild West duel because your brain takes around 200 milliseconds to respond to what your opponent is doing, but it could mean the difference between life and death when you are trying to avoid an oncoming bus!"
Interesting
People move faster when reacting than when initiating the same movement. But the ultimate outcome is not so simple.
"Twenty-one milliseconds may seem like a tiny difference, and it probably wouldn't save you in a Wild West duel because your brain takes around 200 milliseconds to respond to what your opponent is doing, but it could mean the difference between life and death when you are trying to avoid an oncoming bus!"
Interesting
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
"f------ retarded"
It should be noted that Emanuel, who is rumored to have once mailed a dead fish to a former coworker he disliked, has not offered any apology to the liberals his slur was aimed at, and it's highly doubtful that he ever will.
It should be noted that Emanuel, who is rumored to have once mailed a dead fish to a former coworker he disliked, has not offered any apology to the liberals his slur was aimed at, and it's highly doubtful that he ever will.
They only made 50!
Attend an event, to get a chance at one of these special edition guns, and support your Friends of the NRA, half the money goes back to your state to support shooting programs
Attend an event, to get a chance at one of these special edition guns, and support your Friends of the NRA, half the money goes back to your state to support shooting programs
That's the FEDs for ya
TSA forces Federal Officers to carry locked guns?
If they are not in the cockpit it has to be locked, and that silly holster has been discussed before
TSA forces Federal Officers to carry locked guns?
If they are not in the cockpit it has to be locked, and that silly holster has been discussed before
IRS Email Hoax
Internal Revenue Service United States
payment_form@irs.gov
Dear Applicant:
Please note now you can get your tax refund, after the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $314.79.
Please take few minutes to fill your form attached to this message.
The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential and as applicable, copyright in these is reserved to Internal Revenue Service.
Sincerely, Internal Revenue Service
payment_form@irs.gov
The IRS does not use email, they use the USPS.
It still amazes people fall for this.
Internal Revenue Service United States
payment_form@irs.gov
Dear Applicant:
Please note now you can get your tax refund, after the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $314.79.
Please take few minutes to fill your form attached to this message.
The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential and as applicable, copyright in these is reserved to Internal Revenue Service.
Sincerely, Internal Revenue Service
payment_form@irs.gov
The IRS does not use email, they use the USPS.
It still amazes people fall for this.
Predictions
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Buckeye Chuck predicts only 6 weeks until spring
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Buckeye Chuck predicts only 6 weeks until spring
Car with shotgun is stolen
"This is the embarrassing part - he goes into a coffee shop and leaves the vehicle running," a police source said.
"This is the embarrassing part - he goes into a coffee shop and leaves the vehicle running," a police source said.
You must consider any disarming attempt a life-or-death situation
Weapon retention and ground fighting tactics do not include a measure of politeness.
Weapon retention and ground fighting tactics do not include a measure of politeness.
Ambushed!
The suspect, a reputed gang member, was waiting in front of the store and keeping vigil for the officers' approach; immediately he turned and opened up with his AK-47 from beneath his poncho and started firing at the two-man unit. In the next few minutes, he killed Sgt. Howard Stevenson, a 20-year veteran who also happened to be the SWAT team leader, and wounded another officer.
The suspect, a reputed gang member, was waiting in front of the store and keeping vigil for the officers' approach; immediately he turned and opened up with his AK-47 from beneath his poncho and started firing at the two-man unit. In the next few minutes, he killed Sgt. Howard Stevenson, a 20-year veteran who also happened to be the SWAT team leader, and wounded another officer.
Fifty Dangerous Things, You Should Let Your Children Do
"Of course, we must protect children from danger . . . but when that becomes over-protection we fail as a society, because children don't learn how to judge risk for themselves,"
Maybe its just me but it makes sense
"Of course, we must protect children from danger . . . but when that becomes over-protection we fail as a society, because children don't learn how to judge risk for themselves,"
Maybe its just me but it makes sense
Can't have a Fire without a Spark
WEST Australian police have again defended their use of Tasers after a man who had doused a house in petrol caught on fire when officers used a stun gun against him.
They said he had spread fuel inside the house and thrown a petrol can at police, soaking a constable's shirt and pants.
Detectives would call that a clue
WEST Australian police have again defended their use of Tasers after a man who had doused a house in petrol caught on fire when officers used a stun gun against him.
They said he had spread fuel inside the house and thrown a petrol can at police, soaking a constable's shirt and pants.
Detectives would call that a clue
Monday, February 01, 2010
Useless Training
The article is about training, or lack of, and without proper training, or to little training, the fact is, it's useless
The article is about training, or lack of, and without proper training, or to little training, the fact is, it's useless
Interpreter shoots dead two U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan
"Interpreter shoots dead two US soldiers in Afghanistan," from the BBC, January 30 (thanks to Mackie):
Two US soldiers who died in eastern Afghanistan on Friday were shot dead by an interpreter, it has emerged.
A Nato official said the translator gunned down the US soldiers before other soldiers shot him dead at an outpost in Wardak province.
A US military official told Reuters news agency the attacker seemed to be a "disgruntled employee", not a militant....
I once had a job in which I was disgruntled over pay and treatment. Oddly enough, I never opened fire.
"Interpreter shoots dead two US soldiers in Afghanistan," from the BBC, January 30 (thanks to Mackie):
Two US soldiers who died in eastern Afghanistan on Friday were shot dead by an interpreter, it has emerged.
A Nato official said the translator gunned down the US soldiers before other soldiers shot him dead at an outpost in Wardak province.
A US military official told Reuters news agency the attacker seemed to be a "disgruntled employee", not a militant....
I once had a job in which I was disgruntled over pay and treatment. Oddly enough, I never opened fire.
Good Advice!
Accidents can happen, have a plan before they happen!
Be prepared, have the equipment, hope you never use it, but it
only takes one time, to know you made a sound investment.
Accidents can happen, have a plan before they happen!
Be prepared, have the equipment, hope you never use it, but it
only takes one time, to know you made a sound investment.
From an email:
Subject: Guts
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 Head east from Carthage on Mississippi 16 toward Philadelphia and after a few miles a sign says your in Edinburg . It's a good thing the signs there, because there’s no other way to tell. On June 15, 1919, Van T. Barfoot was born in Edinburg . Probably didn't make much news. Twenty-five years later, on May 23, 1944, near Carano , Italy , Van T. Barfoot, who had enlisted in the Army in 1940, set out to flank German machine gun positions from which fire was coming down on his fellow soldiers. He advanced through a minefield, took out three enemy machine gun positions and returned with 17 prisoners of war. If that wasn't enough for a day’s work, he later took on and destroyed three German tanks sent to retake the machine gun positions. That probably didn't make much news either, given the scope of the war, but it did earn Van T. Barfoot, who retired as a colonel after also serving in Korea and Vietnam , a Congressional Medal of Honor.
Subject: Guts
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 Head east from Carthage on Mississippi 16 toward Philadelphia and after a few miles a sign says your in Edinburg . It's a good thing the signs there, because there’s no other way to tell. On June 15, 1919, Van T. Barfoot was born in Edinburg . Probably didn't make much news. Twenty-five years later, on May 23, 1944, near Carano , Italy , Van T. Barfoot, who had enlisted in the Army in 1940, set out to flank German machine gun positions from which fire was coming down on his fellow soldiers. He advanced through a minefield, took out three enemy machine gun positions and returned with 17 prisoners of war. If that wasn't enough for a day’s work, he later took on and destroyed three German tanks sent to retake the machine gun positions. That probably didn't make much news either, given the scope of the war, but it did earn Van T. Barfoot, who retired as a colonel after also serving in Korea and Vietnam , a Congressional Medal of Honor.
What did make news last week was a neighborhood associations quibble with how the 90-year-old veteran chose to fly the American flag outside his suburban Virginia home. Seems the rules said a flag could be flown on a house-mounted bracket, but, for decorum, items such as Barfoots 21-foot flagpole were unsuitable. He had been denied a permit for the pole, erected it anyway and was facing court action if he didn't take it down. Since the story made national TV, the neighborhood association has rethought its position and agreed to indulge this old hero who dwells among them. In the time I have left I plan to continue to fly the American flag without interference, Barfoot told The Associated Press. As well he should.
And if any of his neighbors still takes a notion to contest him, they might want to read his Medal of Honor citation..
It indicates he's not real good at backing down.
Van T. Barfoot's Medal of Honor citation:
This 1944 Medal of Honor citation, listed with the National Medal of Honor Society, is for Second Lieutenant Van T. Barfoot, 157th Infantry, 45th Infantry:For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 23 May 1944, near Carano , Italy . With his platoon heavily engaged during an assault against forces well entrenched on commanding ground, 2d Lt. Barfoot moved off alone upon the enemy left flank. He crawled to the proximity of 1 machinegun nest and made a direct hit on it with a hand grenade, killing 2 and wounding 3 Germans. He continued along the German defense line to another machinegun emplacement, and with his tommygun killed 2 and captured 3 soldiers. Members of another enemy machinegun crew then abandoned their position and gave themselves up to Sgt. Barfoot. Leaving the prisoners for his support squad to pick up, he proceeded to mop up positions in the immediate area, capturing more prisoners and bringing his total count to 17. Later that day, after he had reorganized his men and consolidated the newly captured ground, the enemy launched a fierce armored counterattack directly at his platoon positions. Securing a bazooka, Sgt. Barfoot took up an exposed position directly in front of 3 advancing Mark VI tanks. From a distance of 75 yards his first shot destroyed the track of the leading tank, effectively disabling it, while the other 2 changed direction toward the flank. As the crew of the disabled tank dismounted, Sgt. Barfoot killed 3 of them with his tommygun. He continued onward into enemy terrain and destroyed a recently abandoned German fieldpiece with a demolition charge placed in the breech. While returning to his platoon position, Sgt. Barfoot, though greatly fatigued by his Herculean efforts, assisted 2 of his seriously wounded men 1,700 yards to a position of safety.. Sgt. Barfoot’s extraordinary heroism, demonstration of magnificent valor, and aggressive determination in the face of point blank fire are a perpetual inspiration to his fellow soldiers.
It indicates he's not real good at backing down.
Van T. Barfoot's Medal of Honor citation:
This 1944 Medal of Honor citation, listed with the National Medal of Honor Society, is for Second Lieutenant Van T. Barfoot, 157th Infantry, 45th Infantry:For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 23 May 1944, near Carano , Italy . With his platoon heavily engaged during an assault against forces well entrenched on commanding ground, 2d Lt. Barfoot moved off alone upon the enemy left flank. He crawled to the proximity of 1 machinegun nest and made a direct hit on it with a hand grenade, killing 2 and wounding 3 Germans. He continued along the German defense line to another machinegun emplacement, and with his tommygun killed 2 and captured 3 soldiers. Members of another enemy machinegun crew then abandoned their position and gave themselves up to Sgt. Barfoot. Leaving the prisoners for his support squad to pick up, he proceeded to mop up positions in the immediate area, capturing more prisoners and bringing his total count to 17. Later that day, after he had reorganized his men and consolidated the newly captured ground, the enemy launched a fierce armored counterattack directly at his platoon positions. Securing a bazooka, Sgt. Barfoot took up an exposed position directly in front of 3 advancing Mark VI tanks. From a distance of 75 yards his first shot destroyed the track of the leading tank, effectively disabling it, while the other 2 changed direction toward the flank. As the crew of the disabled tank dismounted, Sgt. Barfoot killed 3 of them with his tommygun. He continued onward into enemy terrain and destroyed a recently abandoned German fieldpiece with a demolition charge placed in the breech. While returning to his platoon position, Sgt. Barfoot, though greatly fatigued by his Herculean efforts, assisted 2 of his seriously wounded men 1,700 yards to a position of safety.. Sgt. Barfoot’s extraordinary heroism, demonstration of magnificent valor, and aggressive determination in the face of point blank fire are a perpetual inspiration to his fellow soldiers.
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world.
The U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan
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