Just did a long slog in the lab, and generally I just tuck the head down, crank a few podcasts, and git-r-done.
First I must say, even if you aren’t into podcasts, or Michael Bane, PLEASE listen to his latest podcast, his discussion about the Norway shooting, and humanity in general is just amazing. Also if you’re too lazy or unable to listen his take-away is *paraphrased* “If you don’t have a carry permit get one. If you live in an area that is hostile to gun ownership, give it a try, you might be surprised. When you get your carry permit carry EVERY DAY.” He talks about the Norway shooting, he also mentions several other massacres that happened in “Gun Free Zones” (quotes because frankly how “gun free” can they be when a psycho is shooting you?). CARRY YOUR DAMN GUNS! and FIGHT BACK! With Mumbai, Norway, and Ft. Hood there is a good chance we’ll be seeing more of these type attacks. Carry your damn gun! Make the terrorists pick a different place. We can’t protect the whole world, and as little ill-will I wish, I’d rather the Next shooting be in Canada or England, than my own backyard. And if the bad people DO pick your backyard, make it the dumbest decision they ever made. Note the Norway shooter didn’t even go out with a blaze of Glory, he simply gave up when men with guns arrived.
The other Podcast I devoured was much lighter fare. JP over at Empty Mags has a great podcast up where he talks about .22 training guns, shit you stick in your range bag (FYI a squib rod to clear a barrel is a VERY good idea, one squib can totally end a range session unless you can hammer it out, and you’ll need a properly sized brass or wooden rod to do that), and a little basic chatter on reloading. Another good one JP!
Thanks again for the linkage and support sir! Glad you are enjoying Empty Mags.
I really am, Thanks for Making them.
One minor flaw in that strategy; if you go to the effort of getting a carry permit and then violate the law by carrying in a prohibited place, you lose all of your rights to carry or even own a gun.
Maybe change the prescription to carry your gun everywhere you can, work to be able to carry your gun anywhere. It’s not quite as catchy, but it avoids those nasty felonies.
Yeah, I guess I wasn’t explicit in my wishes. Certainly I don’t mean that.