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/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:02:47 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification This post has been pulled from the archives... not just because it's Sunday and I'm lazy (well, I got other stuff to do) but because Yu-ain Gonnano pricked me a bit (whether that was his intent or not). Oddly enough - this post first ran on Feb 12, 2006, almost exactly two years ago. Yu-ain said: Oh, and by the way. I just hafta share (this is a gun-ish blog of sorts): The LG and I just completed the Safety Course needed to obtain our state's Handgun Carry Permit. And while I've only been to the pistol range twice before,... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:27:55 -0600 Sorry about the prickage. It wasn't intentional. I was just trying to insulate myself from being completely off-topic for hijacking a thread just so I could brag on the LG. [Hey, it got me to post gunnish stuff - it's all good! -the Armorer] http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-69530 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-69530 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:08:20 -0600 Certrainly, TM - remembering this post is two years old... and I got lots of email grief for that pic... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-69516 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-69516 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:01:37 -0600 I humbly suggest that SWWBO be coached to place her weak side thumb on top of her fingers, "cupping" the grip on the weak side of the pistol, not grasping over her right wrist. Many "first time" auto shooters get away with the grip employed in the photo, but I've seen many eventually get their thumbs run over by the slide. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-69514 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-69514 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:32:36 -0600 SWWBO isn't into pistol range voyuerism? I admit I have gun envy. I thought that might be the case. Scouting out the territory. I will have to make sure I have my ear plugs and safety glasses in my shooting bag and ready to go at a moments notice. Though, last time I was at the range, I used up a good bit of my ammo. Need to restock. Hey, speaking of weapons, my Bersa is the older model and the wooden grips and screws are in bad shape. I've looked on the net and found some places, but I was wondering if you knew of anyplace locally that would custom fit some grips? I couldn't find any new ones for the model. Everything I found was for the new Bersa .380 which has different notches for the releases and safety than my model. I was hoping to not have to send the thing away or pay $300 for grips (in which case, I'd just go buy a new pistol). 'Preciate the help. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40649 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40649 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:19:14 -0600 Perhaps SWWBO didn't want to lose her semi-auto virginity in front of witnesses, eh? We did buy memberships - so one *may* infer from that we'll go again. It was also a scouting trip for a probable Castle Muster venue. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40621 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40621 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 06:04:15 -0600 Heh....and here I thought I'd get an invite, being so close and all. I feel unloved. ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40620 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40620 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 02:10:18 -0600 Yea - the Veeps little shooting incident is already being called a 'fiasco' in the teaser for the local news ... sheesh. Just another reason why I don't watch local news. If the Olympics weren't on, I wouldn't have been watching TV at all! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40619 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40619 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:32:22 -0600 A Utah red state day ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40617 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40617 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:58:42 -0600 then I'd be impressed with my shooting.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40615 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40615 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:20:23 -0600 Oh sure John. Put a dozen or so rounds into the head over 5 yards away, and then complain about it. Geez, not only do we have to put up with collection envy but now accuracy envy too? Youse a cold bastid(or not, it doesn't seem that ambient temperature affects you much). http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40613 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40613 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:57:13 -0600 Heh. I suspect a few conservative cartoonists are going to get in on it. I'm betting Muir... among others. Mallard Fillmore, perhaps? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40612 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40612 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:18:35 -0600 OH yes, the lib cartoonists are gonna have a field day with this, you dambetcha! I can *hardly* wait... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40611 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40611 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:56:33 -0600 Indeed, Raymond, I have. I linked in the H&I post. As for the Cheney incident, all I can tell from the news thus far is that one of the two were out of position. Regardless, it is the responsibility of the guy pulling the trigger to ensure his line of fire is clear. I'm sure we'll hear more about this - but the bottom line is - someone didn't pay attention to the rules. That's why there are rules. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40610 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40610 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:44:43 -0600 Nice shooting, now why don't you give a few lessons to V.P. Dick Cheney, he could use them. Have you heard about the Elmer Fudd hunting incident? Raymond B www.voteswagon.com http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40609 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40609 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:40:23 -0600 Mr. C - no doubt, no doubt, on all counts. That's why we got the memberships! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40607 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40607 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:58:52 -0600 She's probably much cuter than you are....... .......Mr. C. Imagine how she'll shoot once she's got 10 or 12 range trips in! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40606 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40606 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:52:05 -0600 Nice shooting... I always did like the ergonomics of the Radom. I shot one for years, and then traded it for a nickled M1911A1 in .38 Super- THAT was a sweet shooter, too. And a good deal- I sold it for three times what I payed for the Radom. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40605 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/rednecks_of_argghhh_and_a_vote_bleg.html#comment-40605 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 14:00:27 -0600