17 rounds to the torso and was still standing ? None of what is in the article surprises me. Most people with a CDL are not prepared for a gun fight. They go to their target practice send several rounds 7 yards down range and think they are prepared. TARGETS DON’T SHOOT BACK And most folks do not actively think… Read more »
GJT
October 2, 2014 9:48 pm
I figured this would go there, I’ll start fitting my wife with cammo gear and a .44 Magnum and tell her to go sell a house.
Texpat
October 2, 2014 9:46 pm
We had an old family friend who was a FBI agent throughout the 50s, 60s, 70s. He took 2 rounds from a .45 close range, to the stomach, trying to arrest some bank robbers. He shot them both afterwards as I recall.
Edited.
Texpat
October 2, 2014 9:39 pm
63 SD Chest hits my be fatal but are not usually real painfull, shots to the abdomen/groin will usually drop someone in their tracks. Of course a head shot to the brain, not face will kill instantly… Not necessarily and it could cost you your life. Read the whole article, Dave. The author’s entire point is you can blow off… Read more »
If you’re gonna attend a gunfight, make sure all your guns have a caliber that starts with “4” or more.
If you hafta shoot someone/thing, make sure they/it stays shot.
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 9:27 pm
#58 Texpat very true, as Jeff Copper says, for self defense, I want a rifle, 308 preferably, if I just have to use a handgun I want a 45. That said in Evan Marshall’s book “One Shot Stops” he tells about a man that was hit in the chest with 7, 45 ACP’s and drove himself to the hospital. Chest… Read more »
Texpat
I hate 9mm’s. I am an old school wheel gun type. With what I have loaded if the SOB gets up he is either wearing a vest or on PCP.
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 9:19 pm
#57 You didn’t hear it from me, but we both know a little lady that happens to own one of those,…how should say this…bra holsters….Ifin’ you have the nerve, you might ask her about it…..With that, I’m outta’ here, LQQking over my shoulder for the backhoe. 😉
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 9:15 pm
FWIW: I purchased an LC 9 with the built in laser for $400 bucks out the door, tax/title/license @ the Pasadena Gun Show a couple of years ago, sweet little P Shooter to go with my 40, 45 ACP, 45 LC and 44 mag.
GJT
October 2, 2014 9:12 pm
#56
Exactly the stuff I’m looking for, thanks!
Texpat
October 2, 2014 9:12 pm
Speaking of weapons, ammo and self-defense. Read this. No kidding. It’s your life. Seven Rounds I arrived on a robbery call one night. A robber had shot a man through the sternum with a 9mm hollow point. He looked dead. I got on the radio and notified dispatch that we had a murder. Thirty seconds later, the victim started moaning… Read more »
GJT
October 2, 2014 9:10 pm
My #55
…but she has to be a little discreet.
Especially with all these dang Kalifornians and Yankees movin in here!
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 9:10 pm
GJT, I’ll give you my second choice first, Ruger LCP 380, small light, ergonomic, I.E. it fits your hand so well that the kick is minimized and it is CHEAP inexpensive. The most IMPORTANT thing about it is that it’s narrow, less than an inch wide and that is the MOST IMPORTANT thing for concealed carry, believe it or not… Read more »
GJT
October 2, 2014 8:59 pm
#51 SD Speakin of that, the recent killing of the realtor in Arkansas has finally got my wife to consider carrying. Would appreciate your thoughts on a piece that would be a fit for her. Conditions are open houses where she won’t have her purse with her and of course opening up houses to show, in a vulnerable position. IOW’s… Read more »
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 8:52 pm
GJT How’s the old Pick-Um-Up coming along?
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 8:50 pm
My #51, 200 rounds of 480 Ruger will more than likely last me for the rest of my life, I’ll not be shooting it as much as the 44/45 and I can reload the empty cases at least ten times. 😉
GJT
October 2, 2014 8:47 pm
#49
LOL SD, we all lubs each other man.
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 8:45 pm
Oh and that nice Fed-Ex man brought me a neat gift today. Since I purchased my little P-Shooter, I’ve not been able to find any ammo for it so I put my name on Midway’s list and a week ago they said that they had the bullets/brass in but no loaded ammo so today I’m ready to roll my own.… Read more »
mharper42
October 2, 2014 8:42 pm
Did we not hear anything from Shannon about his wife’s surgery today?
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 8:37 pm
#47, Yup, I think ole Tim Tom has STP, he often makes cracks about ole Dave that are soo true,….or maybe I’m just an open book. 😉
#35: It almost explains why almost everyone with a permanent good tan thinks that we chalkies are out to get them, because that is what they have been told all thier lives so therefore it must be true.
Re: ISIS I’ve often wondered what would happen if the water supply to the terrorist areas had a bunch of birth control pills dropped into it. Can you imagine what those hormones would do to the jihadis? I mean, what would they do with boobs and tears? Would they start apologizing to their women? Would they begin having coffee klatches… Read more »
Super Dave
October 2, 2014 3:51 pm
Well this dropped into the old mail box today and I’ve seen it before but I think Brother Squawkster will appreciate it. PSYCHOLOGY-101 HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENT If you start with a cage containing five monkeys, and inside the cage hang a banana on a string from the top, and then you place a set of stairs under the banana, before… Read more »
Nooz bulletin:
War crimes may have been committed by ISI(S/L). These alleged crimes must be investigated and prosecuted.
I have a better idea. Nuke the site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.
Bonecrusher
October 2, 2014 3:09 pm
The other is I am obstinate as all hell. I refuse to change my opinion for the sake of political correctness or political expediency. That is not obstinance, Sir, that is called standing on principal and not letting the ever changing political/social winds dictate other than what your conscience demands. I call that integrity. Obstinance is refusing to change your… Read more »
I have done my fall decorating! Pumpkins, scarecrows, orange theme wreaths, and a few miscellaneous other items, all now displayed on my white brick mantel wall. Have had some generic do-dads there since the minimal decorating I did last December came down. Now it’s nap time!
El Gordo I’ve been somewhat of a contrarian most of my life and guess I’ll finish up that way That is one of two badges of honor I will gladly wear proudly. The other is I am obstinate as all hell. I refuse to change my opinion for the sake of political correctness or political expediency. I also refuse to… Read more »
El Gordo says: OCTOBER 2, 2014 AT 10:12 AM 14 – We’re back to having the political scientists working with the bell curve again. While the left seems to survive very well by hanging out on the far left side of the curve, the right seems to think it needs to follow in that same direction. Does their research really… Read more »
I got this interesting tidbit from my broker yesterday; Does it get any wilder than this???? In Sabine Pass, Texas Exxon Mobil, along with Conoco Phillips and Qatar Petroleum build a natural gas import terminal. The purpose was and is to bring into this country Middle Eastern gas. The complex has 5,000 valves, and 50 million pounds of steel in… Read more »
or not alone.
Now days needs to be armed and prepared.
A woman going alone to empty houses, to meet total strangers, in semi-rural areas is a little disconcerting.
17 rounds to the torso and was still standing ? None of what is in the article surprises me. Most people with a CDL are not prepared for a gun fight. They go to their target practice send several rounds 7 yards down range and think they are prepared. TARGETS DON’T SHOOT BACK And most folks do not actively think… Read more »
I figured this would go there, I’ll start fitting my wife with cammo gear and a .44 Magnum and tell her to go sell a house.
We had an old family friend who was a FBI agent throughout the 50s, 60s, 70s. He took 2 rounds from a .45 close range, to the stomach, trying to arrest some bank robbers. He shot them both afterwards as I recall.
Edited.
63 SD Chest hits my be fatal but are not usually real painfull, shots to the abdomen/groin will usually drop someone in their tracks. Of course a head shot to the brain, not face will kill instantly… Not necessarily and it could cost you your life. Read the whole article, Dave. The author’s entire point is you can blow off… Read more »
#63 44 Mag works for me.
If you’re gonna attend a gunfight, make sure all your guns have a caliber that starts with “4” or more.
If you hafta shoot someone/thing, make sure they/it stays shot.
#58 Texpat very true, as Jeff Copper says, for self defense, I want a rifle, 308 preferably, if I just have to use a handgun I want a 45. That said in Evan Marshall’s book “One Shot Stops” he tells about a man that was hit in the chest with 7, 45 ACP’s and drove himself to the hospital. Chest… Read more »
Texpat
I hate 9mm’s. I am an old school wheel gun type. With what I have loaded if the SOB gets up he is either wearing a vest or on PCP.
#57 You didn’t hear it from me, but we both know a little lady that happens to own one of those,…how should say this…bra holsters….Ifin’ you have the nerve, you might ask her about it…..With that, I’m outta’ here, LQQking over my shoulder for the backhoe. 😉
FWIW: I purchased an LC 9 with the built in laser for $400 bucks out the door, tax/title/license @ the Pasadena Gun Show a couple of years ago, sweet little P Shooter to go with my 40, 45 ACP, 45 LC and 44 mag.
#56
Exactly the stuff I’m looking for, thanks!
Speaking of weapons, ammo and self-defense. Read this. No kidding. It’s your life. Seven Rounds I arrived on a robbery call one night. A robber had shot a man through the sternum with a 9mm hollow point. He looked dead. I got on the radio and notified dispatch that we had a murder. Thirty seconds later, the victim started moaning… Read more »
My #55
Especially with all these dang Kalifornians and Yankees movin in here!
GJT, I’ll give you my second choice first, Ruger LCP 380, small light, ergonomic, I.E. it fits your hand so well that the kick is minimized and it is CHEAP inexpensive. The most IMPORTANT thing about it is that it’s narrow, less than an inch wide and that is the MOST IMPORTANT thing for concealed carry, believe it or not… Read more »
#51 SD Speakin of that, the recent killing of the realtor in Arkansas has finally got my wife to consider carrying. Would appreciate your thoughts on a piece that would be a fit for her. Conditions are open houses where she won’t have her purse with her and of course opening up houses to show, in a vulnerable position. IOW’s… Read more »
GJT How’s the old Pick-Um-Up coming along?
My #51, 200 rounds of 480 Ruger will more than likely last me for the rest of my life, I’ll not be shooting it as much as the 44/45 and I can reload the empty cases at least ten times. 😉
#49
LOL SD, we all lubs each other man.
Oh and that nice Fed-Ex man brought me a neat gift today. Since I purchased my little P-Shooter, I’ve not been able to find any ammo for it so I put my name on Midway’s list and a week ago they said that they had the bullets/brass in but no loaded ammo so today I’m ready to roll my own.… Read more »
Did we not hear anything from Shannon about his wife’s surgery today?
#47, Yup, I think ole
TimTom has STP, he often makes cracks about ole Dave that are soo true,….or maybe I’m just an open book. 😉Could you have a word with my wife?
😀
GJT
#44
You are a
goodgreat man. No matter how bad i feel ya make me laugh.One other thing. I need to know the whereabouts of WashAustington so I know not to go there.
And 42 ain’t BIngo.
It’s Thursday, WB always gets his hair did on Thursday.
#40
Innit Marvin Zindler?
O-42
Bingo!!!
Heh.
😀
#31 Squawk
Maybe this weekend…
bunsonburner done got hisself a new do
#35: It almost explains why almost everyone with a permanent good tan thinks that we chalkies are out to get them, because that is what they have been told all thier lives so therefore it must be true.
Super Dave says:
Oh for sure. FOR SURE 🙂
All we need is a bunch of weepy terrorists running around.
Re: ISIS I’ve often wondered what would happen if the water supply to the terrorist areas had a bunch of birth control pills dropped into it. Can you imagine what those hormones would do to the jihadis? I mean, what would they do with boobs and tears? Would they start apologizing to their women? Would they begin having coffee klatches… Read more »
Well this dropped into the old mail box today and I’ve seen it before but I think Brother Squawkster will appreciate it. PSYCHOLOGY-101 HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENT If you start with a cage containing five monkeys, and inside the cage hang a banana on a string from the top, and then you place a set of stairs under the banana, before… Read more »
From Webster
obstinate |ˈäbstənit|
adjective
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. 🙂
Nooz bulletin:
War crimes may have been committed by ISI(S/L). These alleged crimes must be investigated and prosecuted.
I have a better idea. Nuke the site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.
The other is I am obstinate as all hell. I refuse to change my opinion for the sake of political correctness or political expediency. That is not obstinance, Sir, that is called standing on principal and not letting the ever changing political/social winds dictate other than what your conscience demands. I call that integrity. Obstinance is refusing to change your… Read more »
Mcrafty42
Pictures?
I have done my fall decorating! Pumpkins, scarecrows, orange theme wreaths, and a few miscellaneous other items, all now displayed on my white brick mantel wall. Have had some generic do-dads there since the minimal decorating I did last December came down. Now it’s nap time!
El Gordo I’ve been somewhat of a contrarian most of my life and guess I’ll finish up that way That is one of two badges of honor I will gladly wear proudly. The other is I am obstinate as all hell. I refuse to change my opinion for the sake of political correctness or political expediency. I also refuse to… Read more »
El Gordo says: OCTOBER 2, 2014 AT 10:12 AM 14 – We’re back to having the political scientists working with the bell curve again. While the left seems to survive very well by hanging out on the far left side of the curve, the right seems to think it needs to follow in that same direction. Does their research really… Read more »
I think I’m still going through granddaughter withdrawal.
Good morning Hamsters: Here is a useful tip for you campers
http://survivalsherpa.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/how-to-make-lightweight-oilskin-tarps-from-bed-sheets/
I got this interesting tidbit from my broker yesterday; Does it get any wilder than this???? In Sabine Pass, Texas Exxon Mobil, along with Conoco Phillips and Qatar Petroleum build a natural gas import terminal. The purpose was and is to bring into this country Middle Eastern gas. The complex has 5,000 valves, and 50 million pounds of steel in… Read more »
#12 😀