Return of the Booth Babes: The 2007 SHOT Show
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Quote of the Day
“Every man should have at least one gun the government doesn’t know about.”—The late C.A., a genius gunsmith, machinist, and high-power rifle shooter, who did work for the government. Even though he is gone, I think he would still prefer anonymity.
I think every man and woman needs to have several guns that the government DOES know about, as well as several that are not immediately traceable back to the owner (legal of course). The dark elements of the government that would trample our right to keep and bear arms needs to know that there are lots of guns and gun owners that won't go down without a fight. I don't and will never depend upon the government to protect my family and my property.
Recently, we had intruders on our property at 3:00 a.m. Tell me what fine upstanding citizens are out prowling at that hour? Luckily, they made a hasty retreat when they realized the two retrievers barking from inside the house sounded pretty mean and would have surely awakened the occupants. They were only seconds away from a couple loads of #4 buckshot when they decided to speed off in their car. They had been gone 22 minutes when the Sheriff's deputy arrived.
So, don't try to convince me that we don't need to assume responsibility for our own protection. Just like we can't depend on NATO or the UN to protect our interests.
Posted by: Mtnhunter | June 13, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Another former government employee warning us not to trust the governemnt. I think I will take Mr. C.A.'s advise on this one!
Posted by: Ralph the Rifleman | June 13, 2007 at 11:35 AM
"Certainly one of the chief guarantees of freedom under any government, no matter how popular and respected is the right of the citizens to keep and bear arms. This is not to say that firearms should not be carefully used and that definite safety rules of precaution should not be taught and enforced.
But the right of the citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government and one more safeguard against a tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible"
Words of wisdom attributed to the late U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey
Posted by: One- Shot | June 14, 2007 at 07:49 AM
Dave every time I go to how to take a punch it shuts my computer down... anyone else experiencing technical difficulties? Also to cash in on the sudden Black Rifle craze should I invest in Olympic Arms or ArmaLite? Just kidding keep them coming.
Posted by: Dr. Ralph | June 14, 2007 at 07:33 PM
As I've said before, the 2nd. Adm. was put there to protect you and me from the Government...Protecting you from your fellow man is just a fringe benefit from this action., Keep up the good work...
Posted by: Gary Smith | June 23, 2007 at 08:30 AM
If I got my pants on, I have a firearm in a pocket. In the house,many at arms reach. Never leave home without protection, you never know when a handgun will save your life.
Posted by: Rocky Mtn Hunter | June 25, 2007 at 10:17 PM