Shot a Wild Bunch match today, and got to shoot a *Knucklebuster* (a Winchester 1897 Shotgun, which Norico/IAC(?) is currently selling clones of) for the first time. What a hoot. Got to load it up for a change as opposed to the typical 2 shot max. Also got to shoot more of my 1911, just need to get a WWI era holster, and mag pouches. Wild Bunch is sorta like Cowboy Action, but features firearms typically from 1892 to 1917. Since there’s no set standard, things can vary from club to club. Some place out West are open to the whole gamit, meaning if you can trace your firearm back to that time frame, and supply lead ammo, then bring it on out. But typically, it’s just a 1911 replacing your two SA’s.
I’m sorta pleased with my performance today. I was grinning so much I thought my face would break. But I’m contemplating putting in a lighter recoil spring, so that I can us 150grain 45auto that I can get commercially reloaded for $8/box, till I get used to the semi auto feel. I’m not so hip to using full 230grain right from the start, as a new shooter, I like to see results fast, I’d rather not waste $$$ on full loads and not hit a damn thing. Besides, Wild Bunch targets are simple steel plates with a rare knockdown. Today I had to hit a pegleg, and have a maniquin fall, but dammit, I missed!
To everyone on the Gulf Coast, you are in my prayers.
I hope we can all agree that with people lives and livelihood on the line, Gustav is not an item for political gain.
As of this writing, it’s looking more and more like a major hurricane will hit New Orleans for the second time in four years. I’ve already read a couple of sites speculating about the “delicious irony” of seeing a split-screen GOP convention, with hurricane-ravaged footage on one side of the screen. I’m sorry, but this isn’t the time to be scoring cheap political points. These are people’s lives and livelihoods we’re talking about here.
That’s not to say that I think we shouldn’t hold people responsible for their failings in Katrina, or anything of the sort. I just hope something happens so that it’s not so bad this time around, and if the worst does happen, I hope the response is worlds better this time than it was last time. I don’t care who it helps or hurts politically — that’s the least of my worries. The people of the Gulf Coast are all that matters right now. The petty politics can be sorted out later.
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Had the same issue here in AZ. It'd help if drafters of legislation remembered always to include a saving clause. I.e., this legislation applies to events occuring after the effective date, or prosecutions filed after its date, or cases pending on its date, or cases or appeals pending on its date. Just say what it is, and that's it. Leave it open, and anything can happen (most likely the courts find it only applies to events occurring after its date). I did some research a ways back, and found some cases indicating that a loosening of a criminal statute is given broad effect, while a tightening, under the double jeopardy clause, can't be given.
Sarah is real.You are going to have to head on over to read the rest of it
She is an honest genuine person. She truly cares about Alaskans and the people of her community. She dared to take on the Republican party here, and took that fight straight to the people. She's called for the resignation of the Head of the Alaskan Republicans and forced the former Attorney General to resign by bringing his corrupt actions to light. She has been a crusader for eliminating the 'Good Ol'Boy' politics.
And as far as the 2nd Amendment goes, let me tell you a little story...
48 hours later and I’m still fairly squeeing with glee. I may actually get to vote for a candidate instead of against one. This feels weird…
- Tam
The idea that we can vote FOR a candidate instead of AGAINST one seems fairly prevalent. I am definitely excited about Sarah Palin, and about the ticket. McCain made a bold move, and I think so far it is paying off for him in a big way.
A Scottsdale police dog was shot and killed by his handler on Friday. Police say they think the death was accidental...I wonder if all applicable considerations that would apply to non-"Only Ones" will be...uh...unleashed here.
Striker was on a leash, and while conducting the search, Coffee shot Striker, police said. Details were not available.
No intruder was found.
In addition to cooing over photos of the Obama daughters and Obama with the Kennedys, Cuomo highlighted photos of women looking adoringly at Obama: "And now, of course, the insight you're able to capture out on the trail. You say, it's so much like a religious experience for people as they meet him. Let's see the view that you get. Look at them with their hands clasped."
Look at me, Damien. It's all for you! The mayor, his police chief and numerous other city officials have denied that any such party took place. The city’s chief prosecutor dismissed the claims as “urban legend”. Yet since Yatooma took up the case last autumn, several police officers have come forward to claim that they were intimidated into silence about parties they knew to have taken place at the mayor’s home.
“I was ordered by my supervisors to keep my mouth shut and say that there never was any party,” declared Officer Tony Davis in a letter to Ella Bully-Cummings, the Detroit police chief, in March...
The police lieutenant initially in charge of the murder investigation quickly concluded that Greene had been specifically targeted by a contract killer. Lieutenant Alvin Bowman has since testified in a sworn affidavit that his attempts to investigate reports about the party and Carlita Kilpatrick’s alleged involvement were blocked by the mayor and his staff.
“Every witness . . . felt intimidated against coming forward,” said Bowman. “My squad would have solved Ms Greene’s murder but for the interference [of officials].”
At the hearing, Hammer disputed news reports that Grainger suffers from schizophrenia and should not have been issued the concealed pistol license he carried. Despite earlier statements to the contrary, prosecutors did not offer any evidence Friday that Grainger suffers from the mental illness.Huh. Could have fooled us.
"He has never had any schizophrenia," Hammer said. "He was legally qualified to possess a firearm."
Let me say right up front that my opinion here will be biased because Sarah is a friend. I met her for the first time about six years ago when she was running for Lt. Governor of Alaska. She's been on my radio show many times and with the help of listeners here in our home town she was elected to office by an
overwhelming margin.
With that out of the way I'll tell you this.
Sarah is real.
She is an honest genuine person. She truly cares about Alaskans and the people of her community. She dared to take on the Republican party here, and took that fight straight to the people. She's called for the resignation of the Head of the Alaskan Republicans and forced the former Attorney General to resign by bringing his corrupt actions to light. She has been a crusader for eliminating the 'Good Ol'Boy' politics.
And as far as the 2nd Amendment goes, let me tell you a little story.
About a year ago a friend of mine, who is a local Class III Dealer, called me complaining about how our local Trooper detachment was delaying or just outright refusing to sign several Form 1 transfers that had been submitted to them. These transfers were from a couple of Class III Dealers and other Class III holders.
I started to make some calls and after getting nowhere with the Troopers, I finally called Sarah. Although she was extremely busy she told me that she would look into it and get back to me. I thought 'well that'll take some time', but it was only 2 or 3 days later that right in the middle of my talk show I get this call out of the blue from the Commissioner of Public Safety! He tells us that the Governor had spoken to him and made if very clear that the Troopers should be doing what they are legally obligated to do, and that he apologized personally for the locals not doing it.
Long and the short, no more problems with transfers.
We're gonna hate to lose Sarah, we need her to help get us back on track to prosperity. But I think the country needs her more.
Now I can vote for McCain, without having to hold my nose so hard.
Go Sarah!!
MD
For my Friday morning thoughts see:
http://themichaeldukesshow.blogspot.com/2008/08/sarah-palin-for-vp.html
I am also directed by the Committee to request answers to the following queries, viz:
Whether the Committees have power to call out the Minute Companies whenever they think proper?
Whether we are authorized to engage the Minute-Men any and what pay, when in actual service?
Whether the Committee can be supplied with a small sum, to answer contingent charges?
It said that around 24,000 veterans are either in jail, on parole or serving community punishment orders after having been convicted of crimes. They make up around nine per cent of the prison population.That's a not-insignificant percentage, no matter how you slice it. I wonder what the root causes are? Contrary to post-Vietnam Hollywood images, returned vets tend to be, on average, more squared away than the general populace.
