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/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:42 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification [Armorer's note - today is just a killer day - since we've got a lot of readers who are new since I published this - I'm going to be lazy and give the newbies a taste of the stuff I used to write when there was *time* to write like this. So, from the Castle Archives...] Ammunition. What is it? The Webster's defines it thusly: am�mu�ni�tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (my-nshn) n. 1. Projectiles, such as bullets and shot, together with their fuses and primers, that can be fired from guns or otherwise propelled. 2. Nuclear, biological, chemical, or... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:31:58 -0600 does that arrow mean 'lob in the direction of Muntz?' http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61102 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61102 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:27:58 -0600 If this was the rock that had been thrown at M'untz and it had hit him on the noggin, would that have left a "headstamp" to help with identification of this particular piece of ammnunition? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61100 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61100 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:45:11 -0600 John, I apologize. Puns are the lowest form of humor. My friends have tried interventions but they don't work. I can't help myself. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61089 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61089 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:12:58 -0600 Ahh, see what a difference the markings make? Now we know which way is Up. *snicker* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61087 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61087 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:47:26 -0600 Looks like a triple dip to me. At least I know how that happens here. I still don't understand how my congressman can do it in envelops with paper. That said .... looks like a great weapon. I want one with a silencer. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61085 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61085 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:04:22 -0600 Okay, so dip me in maple syrup and call me stupid but I find these posts extremely informative. Then again, I think the P51-Mustang is beauty in motion, and all Military pilots should have to qualify in one. Veritas et Fidelis Semper http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61082 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61082 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:54:35 -0600 Oh, Steve, 10,000 comedians outta work, and this is the best you can do? 8^ D http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61081 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61081 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:44:23 -0600 John, In going through our archives, (I didn't realize they went back that far) I came across a story: By Numm Big tree by river Rock bad, should not let use. People hurt by rock accident. D'oh killed trying to use rock. Here idea. Ban use of rocks. Call it Basalt Weapon Ban. Take that John, Bwahahahaha! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61080 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61080 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:33:38 -0600 It has markings. ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61078 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61078 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:53:50 -0600 " ... that Kerry knob thing really creeped me out .." Ooooo-kkaaayyy! I could have done without THAT image. LOL]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61077 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61077 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:46:45 -0600 The old collecting budget was a mite sparse in those days, eh John? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61076 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61076 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:26:22 -0600 Wow. I was entranced but that Kerry knob thing really creeped me out. Got yer details from the Leakys... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61058 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61058 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:32:53 -0600 Great post, John, but did I miss something? How do we know this isn't just a ..... rock? LOL http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61057 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-61057 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:19:29 -0600 So, where and what are the arsenal markings of the ur-projectile? Details, y'know. Cheers JMH http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2705 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2705 Fri, 19 Mar 2004 20:58:45 -0600 Wow, why weren't there laws against rock throwing back then? I wonder how many kids were killed or hurt by rocks not being locked up properly? Besides, no citizen really needs rocks, only the police should be allowed to carry these deadly weapons. And look what rocks have caused! Wars, killing, brutality across the ages. I wish we could live before the rock, in the peaceful utopia of human tranquillity. And John, I did some research into the names you used. It appears that some surive to this day! E.g. "B'art" was transformed to "Bart" but a trained nameologist can see the roots are still there. Very interesting. Thanks for the post. It reads like you had fun. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2700 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2700 Fri, 19 Mar 2004 14:54:40 -0600 I don't care. I had fun writing it. Plllpppptttt! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2699 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2699 Fri, 19 Mar 2004 09:26:33 -0600 Okay, that post took a long time to get to the point and what's even worse is that I was a little unclear about what the "knobkerry" thing was at first. Just show the stinkin' guns! -Jim. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2698 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/06/ammunition_part_the_first.html#comment-2698 Fri, 19 Mar 2004 09:14:05 -0600