Comments for A Very Castle 4th of July

A Very Castle 4th of July

2009-07-05T20:22:23Z

Independence Day was marked in appropriate fashion this year at Castle Argghhh!

Really.

Great fun was had by all. Many were the holes punched in paper as we exercised the rights of citizens, not subjects. None were the unauthorised holes punched in people or property, and the sky was suitably rent with colorful explosions while no fires were started nor body parts explosively removed and stuffed-full-of-smoked-brisket people waddled about, saying silly things and in general having a good time.

Nor was anyone bayonetted. Self-inflicted or otherwise.

But there were delicate bits burned, and therein lies a cautionary tale. NSFW Warning: There is an undeleted expletive and a rude hand gesture to be heard and seen in this video. Be aware of who is looking over your shoulder or tracking your video-watching habits.

Comment from Terrymum on 2009-07-06

2009-07-06T21:03:10Z

Thanks for the hospitality. You're the best And glad everyone likes my daughter(-in-law). She is an excellent catch/shot. I need more coaching (4 out of 5 of my shots hit the target in the ring area though. Not bad with an old 38 wheel gun).

Comment from Terrymum on 2009-07-06

2009-07-06T21:01:41Z

Glad you all approve of my daughter and her shooting. I wish I'd gotten to fire off my rounds, and get your coaching on how to do it right. But I was kid watching. And taking 5 shots with the old 38 wheel gun, and hitting the paper target each time in some way - was ok. Tat'll do pig. That'll do.

Comment from Boquisucio on 2009-07-06

2009-07-06T15:39:02Z

Oh those Argentines... Proof-positive that the Latin Lovers have a certain je ne sais quoi with the ladies.

Comment from mitzibel on 2009-07-06

2009-07-06T13:31:09Z

Aw, shucks, y'all are enough to make a gal blush right down to her shell burns ;) Despite the hilarious injury, I had the most wonderful time. Thanks, John, for having me and mine down to put holes in things, and thank your lovely wife for the hospitality and the eggs.

Comment from Casey on 2009-07-06

2009-07-06T07:09:11Z

Considering the Castle suffered no fireworks casualties on this most excellent day, one must count the incident towards the lack of adequate safety standards against the "grasping at guns & bibles" crowd.

On other lines: considering the lack of video evidence of after-trauma treatment, I volunteer to apply any necessary medicinal linimants or soothing cremes. Purely in the spirit of paramedics everywhere, natch...

Comment from Argent on 2009-07-06

2009-07-06T06:34:33Z

haha sizzling hot gal. I never even considered that risk.

Comment from John (not the armorer) on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T23:00:11Z

My kinda gal!

Up for a bit of firearms festivities.

Dubious wardrobe choice (for shooting), but fine otherwise.

Got off a couple of rounds with no problem.

Even with the !surprize! she kept muzzle down range.

And, she resumed shooting afterwards!

Unlike an incident locally a couple of years back when some Mr. Macho guy took his girlfriend to the local indoor range. She too encountered the "wardrobe malfunction" physics lesson on heat being a by product of shooting.

Her mastery of the dance steps was insufficient, so she hopped around, with finger on trigger and blasted boyfriend in the leg. Accidentally, it was said.

Comment from BillT on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T22:40:17Z

I notice the feathered bug-munchers at the margin maintained their calm until after they saw The Bird flipped on the porch, then evaded rapidly to the right flank, possibly interpreting that as an indication of her next intended target...

Comment from KCSteve on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T21:49:42Z

Good muzzle control but her finger did stay in the trigger guard.

The ever-indulgent wife picked up a tip some time back and now keeps a bandanna in her range bag. Tie it around your neck and you can cover that brass catching gap.

Comment from olga on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T21:30:38Z

At least she kept her cool in the very important department - she kept her muzzle pointed downrange despite the hot brass dance...
Barb, I managed to catch a hot one even with a tight high-neck turtleneck :o)
Excellent movie and the musical score :o)

Comment from Grumpy on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T21:12:41Z

Educational TV?

Yeah, Right! ; - )

Comment from Barb on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T20:41:20Z

AHHAhahahaha - Yer editing skillz are fine, John - and the music is perfect, of course. Poor Misty - I know the sensation. It's one reason I almost always wear at least a crew neck shirt when at the range. In my case the brass was caught and held, but it was only a 9mm, so the ouch was smaller :-)