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Truk, that was a very commen sense post you made. A lot of far left and right wingers here and that's kind of scary. It's the quiet man you should be careful of and don't think he is helpless. It's like the guy who brags on how much money he has, really doesn't have squat.
Lew,
Common Sense is not so common anymore these days ! maybe that's a huge part of the problem, I forget this point a lot anymore and assume most folks are still with a bit of it , but it seems Old Mr. Common died a long time ago !
The Key words ( Situation & Judgment ) keep those in your Brain Bag and with an ounce of common sense you will go far and live to further enjoy life.
like you say talks cheap and the quiet man is the one you need to look out for.
Your Right, in these days and times of the 21st century we are faced with a lot of uncertain situations, Scary if you will, but I am not living my life in fear and will continue exercising my freedom daily if it means I must remain armed most of the time to do so.;)
Sorry for the delinquent response, Fly-N-Low. I have not had time to surf the web lately - too busy trying to stay busy at work. Where are you all in NE Alabama? I actually grew up a few miles north of Sherwood, AL acrosss the TN border. Keep packin heat.
Hi Towson,
No worries on the reply...
Yeah I know how the work thing goes and staying busy I have been doing the same myself lately and in my spare time catching up on the all the task around here on the property now that the rain has subsided for awhile.
We are located south of Fort Payne, AL about 20 miles off Highway 35 and about 20 miles to the West, Northwest of Rome, Ga.
As far as the heat is concerned I carry it with me just about every where I go just like the American Express... Better to have it and not need it as to need it and not have it ! you just never know anymore in these times...
I like to pack the Old 1911 Colt, lots of Punch and a Heck of a piece of Lead Ball ....
Actually I got the P.M. maintenance done on the Bus today and was able to wash her and clean her up nicely, pulled all my batteries out, serviced them and cleaned the entire area, its amazing how well that "FAST ORANGE" can dissolve Grease, and once I had the 4 main batteries and Battery Tray out I cleaned the entire area and used the Low Pressure, Pressure washer to wash all of the Grease and Grime away... the Engine Compartment is now really clean again and was able to correct some minor issues in the area... just a really nice Spring Day here today ... Actually it was Awesome and I hope for a few more like it.
Take care and if you need to turn the wheels and wet the seals ride over and come see us sometimes.
Take Care...
Tommy ;)
Our first coach was a 1994 Liberty. Hopefully you are taking about the chassis batteries. Our house batteries were in the center of the coach and accessible only from the center of the front pass-thru bay. If not, you are ambitious for tackling that job.
My wife and I come up to Barnesley Gardens and Chattanooga on occasion. We might have to head towards Fort Payne.
S&W 3915 is our trustworthy travel companion.
Hi,
Yes that is correct I pulled the 4 each main chassis Batteries and the Tray they sit on and cleaned the area and all the Interconnecting Cables along with other Engine Compartment areas and looked over of all lines and connections as well as the wiring, belts, hoses ect.
I just recently replaced the Generator Battery and that is in good shape now and my next bout will be the inspection of the house batteries and cables for condition and security... like to keep all of them clean and apply a little Grease on them to help prevent the build up on them.
If you make over towards Fort Payne let me know when you plan on heading up this way and we can maybe get together ...
Take care.
Tommy
As a follow up to an earlier post of mine in this thread, I did complete the 2-day Defensive handgun course at Front Sight in Pahrump, Nevada.
This is truly world class firearms training. The instructors were incredible. They personally took each individuals gun and fired it themselves into the center of the target to demonstrate that the sights on the firearm were in correct alignment and to prove to the student what was possible with the very same gun they carried.
We also fired from a position of a loaded gun drawn from the holster. Not many ranges are confident enough in their training to allow that!
I encourage everyone interested in firearms training, from hand guns to select-fire M-16 to full auto Uzi, to consider Front Sight. You will not be disappointed!
Bravo Paul, firearms training is so important, even for experienced folks. I have an upcoming class at Glock in November and looking forward to it.
Careful on the quick draw, foot shots are very painful!:D
Tom,
I'll be happy to share a couple of quick tips that I learned.... they will work wonders on the Glock.
They were EXTREMELY diligent about range and personal safety while training to shoot from the holster.
One exercise which I thought was very cool was when the instructor had me place the gun on target.... while he pressed the trigger.
Shot was dead on....:)
Here is a good link to Front Sight....
http://www.frontsight.com/Dec2009.asp
Paul, that's a nice tight pattern.
Yes it was a nice tight pattern.
I could have done that too,..............if I was standing 6" from the target, MAYBE? :D
Gary S.
Just a couple of thoughts:
For anyone traveling within the State of Texas with a gun carried in your mode of transportation, it is has long been mutually understood that you are not required to have a concealed gun permit if you are traveling across County lines "in transit." If stopped while in your car and the gun is in the vehicle (for example while going out to eat away from the RV resort) and you have stated to an officer you are "in transit", you had best have extra clothing, bags, etc to show proof.
In addition, if stopped for a potential violation of some sort in Texas and you have a concealed weapons permit from Texas or elsewhere, it is recommended that you provide the officer with your driver's license and gun permit simultaneously. If they should search your vehicle and find a weapon without the officers having been forewarned, get ready to make bail.
For the record, one of every three trucks in Texas has a gun on board... that is a bonifide fact published by numerous sources. I never give any trouble to these guys who look suspicious because I am reminded of the bumper sticker stating "Keep honking, I'm re-loading".
Reagan
Reagan,
A Texas Ranger I had working on an oil theft case a few years back told me the exact same thing. In fact, given the location of our lease (S. Houston) he said I would be crazy not to be carrying. Suggested I always let whatever officer I came in contact with know that I run the roads from county to county in my business and they should be fine with it.
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Originally Posted by Reagan Sirmons
If you are looking for true world class training look at:
www.gunsite.com
I cannot stress enough to take a close look at ANY training facility you are considering.
They are not all alike. Some are no more than fun and games regardless of what they claim to be. Some have numerous law suits and criminal investigations going on as we speak. BEWARE !!!!!!
You will find Gunsite to be the real deal.
I was an Instructor and Range Master at Gunsite under Col. Jeff Cooper for years.
I am part of the original Gunsite "Orange" group.
Take a look at there operation and then decide.
Check this out for your gun questions!
http://www.opencarry.org/maps.html
In all honesty, that pattern is actually too tight for self-defense purposes. It indicates that too much time was spent aiming. The "ideal" pattern would be about the size of your hand, and indicates a good balance between accuracy and speed. There is a difference between target shooting for a score and self-defense shooting. Two quick rounds anywhere into the thoracic cavity should do the job.Quote:
Originally Posted by towsonengsberg
No thug that was ever shot looked down and said "wow, that's a nice 2" pattern" :eek:
But thanks for the compliment anyway :)
So true, how would any of us that can shoot a handgun well in practice do in anger or angst? Saw a show last night where a cop chasing a suspect had a gun pulled on him (or what he thought was a gun). Suspect lunged from behind a car ~ 15-20' away toward cop. Cop squeezed off at least 10 rnds at close range and the suspect "was not seriously hurt!!!" Cop was backing away just squeezing the trigger and apparently never got a round off to the core - by the time it was over the guy was only 5-10' away!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by phorner
Last year I attend a concealed weapons class in order to obtain a concealed weapon's permit for the state of Louisiana. The instructor told us that the local police hit the person that they are shooting at 13% of the time!:eek:
Fear, adrenalin, and anxiety I'm sure contribute to the low percentage of hits!
Hmm, I wonder what/whom they hit with the other 87% of the bullets? :eek:
Would any of the POG members be interested in a FREE two day handgun training seminar here in Quanah, Texas?
The course would cover the basics. Regardless of your skill level you will learn something. I teach the modern method of pistolcraft as taught by the late Jeff Cooper.
This covers, stance, safety, reloading, use of the holster, trigger control, flash sight picture and etc... This would be a very busy two days.
We could make this into a mini-rally here in Quanah. I did one of these a few years ago for some of our Airstream friends. It was a lot of fun and I felt like they got a lot out of it.
I can handle three buses across from my house at NO charge. We have a Rv park near here that has 50 amp and etc...
We might have to rent the firing range. Normally if you buy your ammo from them there is NO charge for range use. I would just have to work that out.
I would put a limit of 24 students. Due to weather and my schedule we would have to look at early spring.
Any ideas on this ???
Wow Bill! That's a very generous offer and I would love to do it.
Unfortunately, I don't expect to be in Texas for quite some time, but an unofficial POG firearms training seminar would be great!
Bill, mark me down as very interested. May help inspire to buy the new gun I have been thinking about off and on. Very nice offer - thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Price
Bill, Jan and I are both licensed to carry and shoot weekly. That being said, we would still enjoy a refresher course and the chance to spend some time in West Texas. I'll even volunteer to park next to Gordon (if it's only a couple of days.)
Bill,
Thank you for the offer to help me shoot straight. However, that would make me lose my position in "the Gang". You have to think about that one for a moment.
PLease accept my confirmation of interest to attend. If you can put the activity together, Betty and I will bring lunch for the POG crew if it fits the day's schedule or will provide it for an evening dinner. If its a big group, I will pull my pit to Quanah. I know where it is because it is exactly half way between Houston and Winter Park. Don't ask me how I know that useless and little known fact.
Please keep me posted and thank you again.
very best,
Reagan
Pres
So far so good. It looks like we have three buses or 6 shooters so far. It would be nice to have a minimum of 18 people. We shall see.
Regan the offer sounds good.
Bill
Put me down as tentative. There is a CC rally in Kerrville May 19 - 23 that we will attend if our schedule allows. It would be great to tie in your training rally with this event. I would love to learn from a Jeff Cooper instructor as the 1911 is my favorite gun.
Bill,
Any chance we could get someone there that could issue the Texas folks their concealed carry license? Rae and I would both be up for that.
JDUB
Bill,
Ditto on the concealed gun permit application person JDUB requested. I went through the training and paid a fee along with several others but did not file the final application. The instructions were elementary and the test simplistic. I believe the cost was $150?
Thank you.
Reagan
Pres
Bill,
Put me down as tentative. I am with Jerry; if we could get the concealed handgun permit at the same time I would be very interested.
I was a Texas CHL Instructor for some years. Due to lack of time and etc. I decided to not certify as an instructor again.
I agree with having a Texas CHL; however I dont agree the lack of training required for the license. There needs to be a minimum of 40 hours range work. I see the class as false security for most people.
The Texas CHL class teaches you nothing about shooting technique. Technique is very important providing us with the capability to hit the target every time under stress. You will find proper technique also promotes safety.
I have No way of helping you obtan the permitt with my class. I will dramatically improve your shooting technique and help you stay alive.
I to prefer the 1911 Colt. The sad thing is the 1911 is hard to carry concealed due to its size and weight. There are many other good weapons on the market today that will do the job. For those who want lite look at the Smith and Wesson 340PD in 357. Great size, weight, smooth finish as to not snag on clothing. The difference is due to the design you WILL carry this one. The weight or I should say lack of is great!!
Sorry I cannot help with the License.
Looks like my idea is dead in the water.
Any other takers or let this die for now??
Bill,
My wife and I would certainly attend if the dates don't conflict with our present schedule. Let us know your tentative dates if and when you can.
Bill my wife and I both are permit holders in more than one state . We frequent ranges as often as possible. Owning and carrying a firearm is a big responsiblity, and a right given by the second amendment. But like others have commented it changes from not only state to state but by counties also.