We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:31:08 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification I had a photo-essay planned for today, but some technical problems (like an unmountable boot sector) are getting in the way. So, while I deal with that, here's a shot of some of the pistols, artillery sights, periscopes, and other optics in the collection of the Arsenal at Castle Argghhh! Hi-res here.... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html Sun, 19 Dec 2004 11:45:56 -0600 That's the one! Wow! Thanks! (and great write up). http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10564 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10564 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 23:16:32 -0600 Luger?"]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10563 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10563 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 20:49:27 -0600 The first weapon I ever fired was a Lugar (the kind with that odd cross-wise barrel-shaped charger on top). I was about 5 or 6, I think, and a favorite uncle took me to the range with him. "Being Jewish," he said, "it's especially fitting that you're learning to shoot with this weapon. Never forget how to use one." I didn't get it at the time, but I never forgot the thrill of the first shots. I don't remember much else about that time of my life, or even that uncle, but the first few shots with that pistol are still vivid. And over time I came to understand the comment. Now, even though it may sound silly, I have to say it gives me the greatest kind of comfort thrill to know there are thousands of small armories like John's all over the country, and tens of thousands of lesser ones. I have relatives who own several hundred rifles, pistols, shotguns, etc. I have friends who have closets _full_ of firearms. I know of a guy who supposedly could arm a Vietnam-era rifle company. Frankly, nothing makes me feel more secure as a citizen of this country than this. I guess for me it's the constitutional equivalent of a security blanket. -SangerM http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10560 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10560 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 20:12:55 -0600 Ahhhhh...almost perfect. But I don't suppose the Armoress would appreciate a November '69 centerfold... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10559 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10559 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 19:11:20 -0600 but the grenades are one section left...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10557 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10557 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 18:19:21 -0600 hope you don't have any in the Armory. They bite.)]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10556 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10556 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 17:07:37 -0600 exactly like our tent in the Delta. 'Cept cleaner...and not as much ammo...and missing a bunch of grenades...and no c-rat cans...and no snakes...and no 122-slivers sticking in the wall...other than those minor differences, though...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10553 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10553 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:23:10 -0600 John - I want to come play with your toys! You have way more fun toys than I do ;-) (And I've been teased that my husband and I could hold out for weeks in a seige!) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10550 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/gratuitious_gun_pic.html#comment-10550 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 13:29:26 -0600