QuietDan

I told it to my daughter-in-law, and she made me repeat it to my son. He laughed. And then said, 'that's a good one." and then he wrote it down to use with his buddies. Jay Leno will end up with it . . . .

President Punchline. Hell to the Chief!

BTT:cry:

Don't mess with The Old Man, He'll take you out!!

Regarding previous suggestions: Recoil reducing stock, 20 guage, reduced recoil buckshot: Thank you very much and these alternatives will be considered! It's not the plan, it's the planning! I'm glad to mull over these considerations, it makes the plan better.

What's your dog's name . . . Sweetie? Cupcake? Snookums? I imagine you're glad it's YOUR dog.

Jeff, Thanks, and I hear you. I'm prepared to modify the plan. This came about in three-way discussions between me, spouse and security folks, and sure, it's a compromise. Spouse is small, and too heavy a recoil is hard on her. Personally, she's stated she's more interested in stopping the threat than executing deadly force. That's why the first few rounds in her shotgun are more deterrence, make the bad guy stop and go away versus just flat killing him where he stands. The follow-up rounds of 00 buck would be there for fatal shots if the first few don't end the threat. And, it's an easy fix to change the mix, just eject the birdshot and replace with buckshot.

No glass doors in back; alarm goes off for opening front, back and garage doors. If upstairs in my office, SA EMP 9 mm on the desktop with two spare mags (no kids in house). Gun locker with heavy artillery near at hand. Situational awareness regarding location of spouse. If in bed, SA 45 ACP in nightstand with two spare mags, FN Police Shotgun 12ga on spouse's side of bed up against the wall, loaded with four rounds mixed 4-6 birdshot followed with three rounds reduced recoil 00 buckshot. [if I'm out of town, shotgun is primary for spouse; at night she locks the bedroom door and sets the alarm for the whole interior of the house from a keypad in the bedroom. Upon initiation of a threat, with the alarm blaring, spouse has rolled off the back side of the bed, dialed 911 and thrown the phone down on the bed, and has picked up the shotgun to cover the bedroom door, where she remains until the police arrive, using the phone to keep the dispatcher up to date with play by play. If the adversary tries the door, she stands pat, screaming a warning to the adversary. If the adversary forces the door, she starts shooting until he falls. Spouse plans to remain in a purely defensive mode.] If I am in town and if an entry and attack is initiated, I'm the skirmish line, he's got to get past me. Two at least in the chest and one in the head, given the opportunity. Spouse dials 911 for alert and play by play to dispatcher, down on the backside of the bed with the shotgun covering the bedroom door. I'm communicating heavily and loudly, as I don't want a friendly fire incident with her shooting me at the bedroom door. I'll advance into the hallway, communicating with spouse all along, but I won't be hunting him in the house, as we'll let the police handle that if they get there in time. Our town is relatively prompt and reliable and we're not in this alone. If he flees prior to police arrival, and if I haven't already wet myself and if spouse isn't already screaming and crying, I may follow him out to id and mark the car with a few rounds (as I imagine he'll still be a threat to me with his or an accomplice's weapon out the car window). It all would be situationally dependent. After the threat is dispatched, ground all weapons and hands-off them prior to police entry. Spouse still on phone with dispatcher giving play by play, with location and condition of friendlies, adversaries and status of weapons until police appear. After weapons are secured, police get fullest and most accurate description possible of adversaries so they can confront & kill or catch & detain them, if they are not already dead on the living room floor. At this point we will all surely still be very distraught, at which time I will request an attorney -- in person to the police and dialed up on the phone. Will request a once-over for spouse and myself if rescue squad/EMT was dispatched. Also, phone the pastor, an unshakeable friend, family members, the insurance company, and serve-pro to get the blood out of the carpet, to paint over the birdshot and repair the bullet & buckshot holes in the walls and door-frames. This is the plan as discussed and practiced with spouse. I am open to modifying this plan based in part on the sage advice of those more expert than me.

These are awesome photos!

Regarding: "Is 'Project Gunwalker' about to bust wide open" After eight months, after 18 pages of posts -- 177 posts -- I'd have to say "No." Project Gunwalker is not about to bust open. I don't even have the heart to go back and read all the previous posts. Will 'Project Gunwalker' be broken open eventually? I certainly hope so. I'm waiting for the former Attorney General Eric Holder's perp walk, his trial, his conviction on high treason charges, and his televised (self-censored).

How suitable are trail cameras for . . . neighborhood watch or external home security? I'd sure like to see images along that line as well . . .

I believe some women buy baby clothes when they are -3 months pregnant. If you're buying ammo for a gun caliber you don't own . . . you're expecting!

Gold. Take your change in Silver. Silver. Take your change in Lead (copper jacketed).

There are some cities, and some districts of some cities, that have an outer and an inner door for 24 hour convenience stores, forming what's called a 'man trap;' both doors won't open at the same time and you have to be 'buzzed in' and 'buzzed out' by the clerk, and hi-res video while you're in between the doors. A bad guy could be trapped for the police in between the doors. Coming soon to a city near you.

This is what in-ground lawn sprinklers are for.

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

Janet Incompetano can't be trusted any farther than she can be thrown; she is a rigid ideologue that doesn't respond to facts or logic -- she only responds to the preconceived notions that come out of the mush of her head. There's no telling what she's up to, but it's probably no good. That goes double for fast-and-furious Eric Holder.

I have heard about that 'culture' stuff -- do you know where I can buy me some? (Glad you and your spouse could get away!)

. . . . he then saw the intruder reaching in his car for something . . . And that's his story and he's sticking to it. And it seems that the police are just fine with that.

BOLO - Be On the Look Out: Police seek burglary suspect after scuffle with armed homeowner Thought you all would rather see this twice instead of not at all: Police seek burglary suspect after scuffle with armed homeowner | Nashville City Paper An argument for Carry. You know neither the day nor the hour . . .

So, is there a general ammo can shortage? (cue the sound of a Black helicopter hovering . . . )

Without giving away top secret information, what strategies and tactics do you use with your spouse regarding gun and accessory purchases? How do you get a "kitchen pass" on your purchases or dodge the requirement? Please direct me to a thread if this has been covered before . . . I imagine the single and divorced guys buy whatever they want whenever they want it, and I imagine there are some guys that SAY "I do what I want" -- but I've been married to the same woman for 34 years and have learned a few 'dance steps' that keep the screaming, yelling, pouting and sofa-sleeping (all mine) down to a minimum. I'd like to hear some of the other techniques. You can, of course, say: "I would never do this myself, but this buddy of mine . . . "

Effective July 1, 2005, Tennessee handgun carry permit law will now allow certain applicants already exempt from complying with firing range provisions of the current statute to also be exempt from any classroom requirements. Those current exceptions are applicants who prove to the department that within five (5) years from the date of application for handgun permit, the applicant has: Been certified by the police officer's standards and training commission, or successfully completed training at the law enforcement training academy; or successfully completed the firearms training course required for armed security guards; or successfully completed all handgun training of not less than four (4) hours as required by any branch of the military. You have said you are a veteran, I take that to mean you are no longer on active duty. It's possible you may qualify under item 4 if you can still surface your military handgun training paperwork. Don't take my word for it, probably best to check with the state. Here's the website link: Handgun Carry Permit Qualifications and Requirements Oh, and thank you for your service! Army Navy Air Force Marines?

Glad it all worked out. Best it has a minor problem early than a major problem later. Now it's gotten the good once over -- you're golden!

And who says guys aren't romantic. Nice piece! Do you sleep with it (in the nightstand??)