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I just picked up my new TX22! It came in about three weeks from the time of order. My hat's off to Taurus for coming through. I'll find out next week if their product is as good as their promise. Thanks to all for the advice and interest!

I remember in the late '60s we had some downtime while conducting carrier sea trials aboard the USS Ranger before heading overseas for strike ops against the Viet commies. The Marine detachment had a few Winchester pump shotguns and a good supply of ammo and clay targets, so the CO got the idea to entertain a group of off-duty sailors with some trap shooting. The captain loaded up a hand thrower and took a position on one of the flight deck elevators while the Marines handed out the guns. I was one of the lucky few who had the rare privilege of ordering the captain to "Pull", then blasted three out of three pigeons to bits. I didn't get a sharpshooter's medal, but I did earn admiring looks from the CO and a couple of jarheads that day.

A big part of the reason why they don't let warship skippers carry out commando raids. US Navy warship commander mocked for holding rifle with scope mounted backward (nypost.com)

He should have never gone into professional football. He received too much praise for his ability to cut and run.

And how important does a person have to be to get assassinated rather than just murdered?

Update on everyone's favorite "newcomer"...He's in the jailhouse complaining that his first amendment rights are being violated. Welcome to the club, pal. 'Migrant influencer' Leonel Moreno whines that he's a victim of 'persecution' in jailhouse interview (nypost.com)

TN bill allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns advances (tennessean.com)

That illegal social media influencer is now "under investigation" for a gun charge. It'll be interesting to see how this pans out. Migrant influencer Leonel Moreno investigated for gun charges (nypost.com)

After buying his first six-gun, even Marshal Dillon couldn't afford that second "L." Welcome, ladebakk!

When it's too late to get in more range time.

The 101st Airborne is the first unit to receive the Next Generation Squad Weapon to replace the M4. XM7 NGSW-R XM5 SIG MCX Spear 6.8mm assault rifle data | United States US Army Light and Heavy weapons UK | United States US Army Military equipment UK (armyrecognition.com)

Things change constantly, depending upon the whims of state governments and the activism of Rare Air Society zealots. Here's the Wikipedia version of things--they seem to keep lists up to date. Vehicle inspection in the United States - Wikipedia

How come there is no Wisdom Day in any month?

I'm working on my second million now. I gave up on the first.

He is risen indeed!

Blount County (just south of Knox) has managed to avoid the dreaded wheel tax that the larger counties must pay. I'm sure that's going to rear its ugly head before too long. But the biggest cash cow I've ever seen is the annual state safety inspection for vehicles. When I left Texas it was $50 a pop and you had to make any necessary repairs to be "roadworthy." They were busting owners for as little as a headlight out of alignment. Then again, that could drastically reduce the number of cars and trucks on the road around here.

It's not exactly like storming Mt. Suribachi, but after killing and breaking things, the Corps strives to patch things up as well.

And the defense lawyers are shooting back..... Lawyers say sheriff's remark about shooting home intruders was 'wildly irresponsible' | KVCR News