BigK

It's not historical, but I've recently finished tthe Monster Hunter series by Larry Correia. It's modern fantasy, only way better written than usual. Characters are realistic and flawed and the author is clearly a gun nut, because he does a great job of getting the weapons and gun fights right.

I can barely fathom the stupidity it takes for this dimwit to see a senior citizen with a HOLSTERED handgun and the only scenario his tiny little brain can imagine is that a black guy with a gun is about to shoot up the place, must save the day. So many things wrong with this picture that could be avoided even by watching mainstream news. First, the chances of a black gunman shooting up a Walmart is slim...only drugged up white guys and Muslims would do that. Second, bad guys don't wear holsters...duh! Third, with all the anti-gun hate we see daily, how can you not be aware of the concept that legally armed citizens are out there? As for Walmart, a big lawsuit or a bunch of pestering letters from either side would be most easily remedied buy posting their stores. So, here's to hoping they don't get flooded with letters from either side and that the victim doesn't sue them (crazier suits have sues and won). I'm not a fan of Walmart, but it's not because of them, I respect their business model and admire their success. It's their clientele that I hate rubbing paint and elbows with.

Whipped this up in Excel...hope it helps. Wish I could post it as a spreadsheet, but a pic will have to do...

A meeting with the NRA leadership would be great. I'm definitely going! I'd love to go to the Foundation banquet that Thursday evening, but I won't go by myself. Nonetheless, I'll be there either Fri and Sat or Fri and Sun. I'm really looking forward to it.

When I was 16, I was a way bigger idiot with a car load of friends than I was alone or with just one friend. Like someone else said, I'm lucky to be alive after all the ignorant crap I pulled.

Twice, I've had to get into my truck from the passenger door before and crawl across the seat due to a-holes like this. Both times it was at work here in Franklin and both times it was chicks in giant SUVs. Luckily I've been able to fold my mirror and get out safely.

My deepest condolences for your losses. The timing couldn't have been much worse. I've had my vehicle broken into a couple of times. It really sucks. With all that glass, door locks only keep honest people honest. They won't stop anyone willing to make some noise. I feel a little better with my valuables in a safe under my seat, but I'm sure that a prepared and determined thief will bring a tool to cut a steel cable.

I wondered what they were doing across from Lowe's...figured more apartments or something like that. It does make sense for Walmart, but dang, I hate getting on Sam Ridley Pkwy.

thanks for the info, but dang that's expensive

I'm so glad everyone else is liking this movie as much as I did. I think Eastwood should get an Oscar for this one...maybe Cooper too. Now I can't wait to watch it again tonight!

Anyone ever hear what happened with the plan to put a Walmart in La Vergne? I heard it was going in across from Fergus Rd. then I heard it was going in on the corner of Fergus Rd, now I'm hearing they're putting it on Sam Ridley in Smyrna. While I can't in all fairness blame her for poor traffic planning, I can't pass up the opportunity to join you in whining about this moronic intersection. The fact that A-holes have an empty left turn lane to use at all should be evidence enough that we don't need one. I'm with you, we needed a dedicated right tun off of Nri Shreibman ADDED to the intersection. It's way worse than it was before now. And the mayor has the nerve to send cops to the KFC parking lot to police traffic trying to cheat the intersection after they created the problem. I almost don't blame the A-holes that go thru the KFC lot, but I hate the ones that go straight thru the left turn lane or bully their way into traffic at the intersection. Then you look at the other side of the street, coming from I-24...they made the middle lane a left turn OR straight lane. That makes no sense either!

I've been eyeing one of these since they were $249, but never pulled the trigger. Even after I started reloading and was able to get the cost of 9mm down to an affordable price, it still seemed like a sensible investment in the long run. Now that .22 LR ammo is so hard to come by and is approaching the cost of my 9mm reloads, the only purpose I have for one is when I'm teaching someone to shoot. Assuming I can reload a 9mm for 13 cents or buy a .22LR for 10 cents, I'd have to shoot nearly 14K rounds to break even on a Kadet Kit, but I still want one, LOL. It's just not much of a priority unless .22 lr goes down to around 6 or 7 cents and becomes more available in bulk.

I'm not a fan of the recent mayor, personally. I'v lived in Lake Forrest almost 6 yrs now. It was MUCH better when I moved in than it is today.   My water bill nearly tripled. We went from fancy police cars to fancy police SUVs. I worked next to the place that equipped them. They were NOT cheap. We lost several really good police officers that I liked during her administration. We built sidewalks and walking bridges to nowhere. Overall, I'm just saying we are NOT better off than before she was elected.

  Are you kidding? My butt was puckered first few rounds of every new batch. It took me several trips to the range to relax and enjoy shooting up my kids' college funds.

  I agree, I can't imagine someone watching this flick and walking away disappointed. As far as walking away pumped up goes, I didn't expect to walk away from this movie feeling good. Like you said, his story is too heavy, tragic, and heartbreaking for that.   If any of you are someone or know someone who did anything heroic in battle, you can relate to my favorite scene in the movie. Spoiler alert not necessary...he runs into someone whose life he'd saved over there and Bradley Cooper did an amazing job of showing how uncomfortable it would make a real hero when someone called him a hero to his face. I found it to be one of the most powerful scenes because if you're a big, strong, bad-ass, door kicking, well-trained, killing machine...like Kyle was trained to be...he's got to be a confident and strong-willed SOB, with a little swagger in his step ya know? Yet, when confronted with his achievements or being thanked face-to-face for his heroism, he's embarrassed to receive that kind of attention. It's was a real "lump in your throat" moment for me in the film.

Oh come on! He didn't even have a thigh holster and trauma-hawk. How could anyone take him serious as an operator? edit: yeah, that one's for you No Ban Stan

I'm for whatever it takes to get as many people shooting SAFELY as possible. It's great for the economy, great for my flavor of politics, and good for our country.

that was REALLY cool seing that bright red barrel through that handguard

That's what I call a true "Come to Jesus" moment...wow! Glad nobody was hurt and that you didn't have it loaded.

Yesterday I emailed the NRA asking if they have booked OUR annual meeting at a venue that refuses to allow us to bear arms.   Today I received their response: "According to TN State Law, concealed carry is not permitted in the Music City Center during the 2015 Annual Meetings and Exhibits."   I ain't even mad at the convention center or whatever laws are/aren't applicable...I AM, however, furious at the NRA for knowingly choosing a venue that doesn't allow their members to practice the ONE SINGLE RIGHT that they were created to protect.

I'm having similar trouble finding .32 acp fmj at a fair price.

After watching that video, I am quite impressed. I especially like how the priming system and shell holder are universal. You can't get much easier than this for die changes too. If only I needed a single stage press.

There's one on GunBroker right now for $350 with 4 days left. Hope that helps.

I thought we agreed on sashes with our names embroidered on them?

It was great to put some faces to names and see some folks I don't get to see often enough. Good times.