shooting/shotguns

A little fear and trepidation

Posted on by Caleb

Today, I go to shoot Project Frankenshotgun for the first time.  I’m actually a leetle scared, not because I don’t think I can shoot it, but more because I’m shooting a gun (other than a Beretta) that I assembled with my bare hands from spare parts of other guns.

While everything appears to be locked up tight and in excellent mechanical condition, there is that little bit of tingle in the back of my mind – the everpresent “what if” factor.  Hopefully I’ll be reporting back to you tomorrow with news of my successful test run and tales of a horrible Clay Target Slaughter the likes of which have never been seen before.

On the bright side, assuming that the gun runs well, I can start shooting Thursday night trap with it.

hoplophobia

Way to suck, ACLU

Posted on by Caleb

Thanks to Joe (the Man) Huffman for the link, it seems that American “Civil Liberties” Union has an additional post up on their blog clarifying their position on Heller.  Here are the meat and potatoes:

The ACLU interprets the Second Amendment as a collective right. Therefore, we disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision in D.C. v. Heller.

Honestly, there was a lot more to the blog post, but anything beyond that is just them applying fluff to their stated anti-rights position.  Joe really lit them up with a comment, and Sebastian says they’re never getting another dime of his money.  I’m in agreement with both of those sentiments, I think it’s appalling that an organization which purports to stand for civil liberties and the rights of the people would openly do the political equivalent of  jamming their fingers in their ears and yelling “nuh-uh!” over and over again.

So remember, according to the ACLU, you have a right to burn flags, display “art” which consists of religious iconography covered in feces, but they draw the line at keeping and bearing arms.

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Podcast: Gun Nuts TNG – DC vs. Heller

Posted on by Caleb

This week’s podcast is up!  Visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gunnuts to stream the latest episode, or download it by clicking on this link.

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We covered DC vs. Heller, some of the San Francisco gun case, as well a little news round-up, info on the ParaUSA blogger contest, and we put the (small) spotlight on a new blog, Home on the Range.

Be sure to check out next week’s show, when we’ll (hopefully) have the details of the winners for the ParaUSA/Blackwater shoot, as well as a special shooting industry guest!

blogs/humor

All shall love me and despair

Posted on by Caleb

Mike wants to nominate me for everything.

I agree with this plan of action – Ahab for Everything.  I’ll make Robb Allen my Minister of Defense, Tam can be Secretary of Snark, and Uncle will be Director of Assbeatings.

Since you’ll be voting for me for everything, let me lay out a few of my key positions:

  • Tipping: Don’t be a cheap bastard, tip your servers.
  • Terrorism: Let’s stop holding hands with the bastards and just kill ’em.
  • Hard lefties: Let’s stop holding hands with the bastards and just kill ’em.
  • Africa: holy hell, are we still cleaning up that mess?
  • Nasty A-hole dictators: Let’s stop holding hands with the bastards and just kill ’em.
  • The Economy: Fun idea, let’s have the government stop mucking around with it, and actually let the oh, I don’t know, guys who know how this damn thing works take care of it.
  • Oil crisis: Drill ANWR.  Drill offshore.  Invest in coal-to-oil.  Give huge tax breaks to companies who demonstrate measurable gains in sustainable energy research.  Build some nuclear reactors.

Any positions not addressed above would have to first be routed by the Secretary of Giving a Damn, whose sole function would be to screen out all the stupid worthless BS that idiots try to get government to do.

P.S.  At the end of my term, I would fire myself and go spend the rest of my days hunting in Montana, because I hate career politicians.

blogs

Word of the Day

Posted on by Caleb

Trollphylactic, as in “This is a trollphylactic for anyone who wants to show up and say No way I’ve giving X because they pissed me off that one time when they did that one thing.”

Taken from the above linked post; but I don’t want you to focus on the funny Unclism, rather I want you to donate to one of the listed causes.  These are good people, who are fighting for our right to keep and bear arms.   As powerful a tool as blogging and activism is, we can’t get around the fact that money talks, and these people who are actively engaged with preserving our shooting heritage often need dough to do so.

handguns

Mousegun news

Posted on by Caleb

Stolen from Bane:

 I wanted to mention something about guns that wasn’t about gun control. The cherubs and seraphim tell me that a major American ammunition manufacturer is getting ready to pop, so to speak, a high performance .380 round tailored specifically for the little Ruger LCP. Well why not? With sales still grinding through the stratosphere, the little LCP has redefined “pocket pistol” and given the long dis’sed .380 a quick poke in the butt. Mine is the very definiiton of “reliable” and it’s now generally stoked with Cor-Bon DPXs.

As a very big fan of the .380 ACP, I can only say that this is awesome.  A .380 round optimized for short barrels like those on the Kel-Tyke and the Ruger LCP would probably sell like freakin’ hotcakes, and I would probably buy a .380 just so I could have an excuse to run the round.

Hoosier/shooting/shotguns/sports

Indiana shooting sports

Posted on by Caleb

The Scholastic Clay Target Program Indiana Trap State Championship is set for July 7th and 8th, in Fortville Indiana.  The match is going to be held at the Indiana Gun Club (a scant 10 minutes from my house), and will features youths from grades 12 and down.

The teams, broken into 5 different divisions will compete for the state SCTP trap title, and can also each the opportunity to compete for the national title as well.

This event is open to the public, so if you’re interested in watching part of the future of shooting sports, you are welcome to attend.

Some facts on the Scholastic Clay Target Program:

SCTP is a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, managed in partnership with the national governing bodies for shooting sports: USA Shooting, Amateur Trapshooting Association, National Skeet Shooting Association and National Sporting Clays Association.

SCTP, experiencing remarkable growth over the past eight years, is considered “the Little League of shooting sports.” Some 8,000 to 9,000 students from over 45 states are expected to compete this year.

SCTP teams compete in the sports of trap, skeet and sporting clays as well as the Olympic versions of trap and skeet.

I should also note that the top shooters at the SCTP State Championship will have the chance to attend an Olympic training camp to help them get the skills they need to compete at the collegiate level.

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Are you ready for some Heller?

Posted on by Caleb

Tonight at 11pm Eastern time on Gun Nuts: The Next Generation, we will be discussing DC vs. Heller from the point of view of two people who grew up during the original Assault Weapons Ban. In addition, we’ll also take a look at a few of the lawsuits that are currently pending against several other cities.

Join Squeaky and me tonight at 11pm Eastern time for all the snark you can handle!