Gene Lyons, reports false information.

I just read an article by a dude named Gene Lyons about gun control. I stopped after reading the following line written by Mr. Lyons:

"Indeed, the killer had broken no laws until he shot Rep. Gabrielle Giffords at point-blank range."

Folks, this is the problem with many of the writers in the media. They are often times, completely inaccurate. Loughner broke no laws until he shot Rep. Giffords? What about using marijuana? What about lying/providing false information on the form 4473 that Loughner filled out to obtain the pistol he used?

Here is a short description of Mr. Lyons:
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Gene Lyons is a National Magazine Award winner and co-author of "The Hunting of the President" (St. Martin's Press, 2000). You can e-mail Lyons at eugenelyons2@yahoo.com.

Manly Dad Plan

Hey Men! If you're looking for the best exercise routine, I've found it! Compliments of Men's Health, Rick has layed it all out for you on his blog: The Manly Dad Plan. Read through it, print it out and get it done! There's a comments section, as well as a Forum so you can keep up with your friends and stay diligent.

Good luck!

~RH

Napoleon Hill Thought for the Day...

Thought for the Day

December 6, 2010
 
FAILURE IS A BLESSING WHEN IT PUSHES US OUT OF A CUSHIONED SEAT OF SELF-SATISFACTION AND FORCES US TO DO SOMETHING USEFUL.

If you carefully study your own life and those of achievers whom you admire, it is an absolute certainty you will discover that your greatest opportunities often occurred during times of adversity. It is only when faced with the possibility of failure that we are willing to deal with radical change and take the risks that lead to great success. When you experience temporary failure and you know that it is temporary, you can capitalize on the opportunities adversity always brings. 

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We should ban fire because it burns people...

False is the idea of utility that sacrifices a thousand real advantages for the imaginary or trifling inconvenience; that would take fire from men because it burns, and water because one may drown in it; that has no remedy for evils except destruction. The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are laws of such a nature. They disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.   -- Cesare Beccaria, as quoted by Thomas Jefferson's Commonplace book

I received this in an email from GeorgiaCarry.org (GCO).  How true it is.  You can see how skewed we have become:

 - Banning salt in NY

- Banning Happy Meals because kids get fat

- Ban caffeine in malt liquor energy drinks because stupid college kids binge on it and get sick.

-  And, here are 9 things that you are not allowed to buy (raw milk, Really?? I grew up in Wisconsin...)

Since when is the Government's responsibility to mitigate individual risk?  Life is tough, get over it.  You make a stupid decision, you suffer the consequences and hopefully learn from your mistake(s).  Ever heard of "gene pool cleansing"? Here are some examples at the Darwin Awards.  Famous last words, "Hey! Watch this!".

I enjoy watching my daughter play.  She's very adventerous.  She likes to ride her bicycle, swing on a rope from a tree, jump on her trampoline and boss around the neighborhood kids.  I took here riding on the trails out at Harbin's Park last week and we rode about 6 miles.  On our last trail, MB1, she got out of control and dumped it.  Nothing bad, but it shook her up.  Life's rough, get over it.  While I was concerned for her well-being, I didn't exaggerate my concern, and rather helped her up and consoled her and showed her where she went wrong.  She was fine and kept going.  I was proud of her.  So much so, that she'll be getting a new bike for Christmas to further enhance her riding experience.  I'm positive we'll experience more spills, but you know what they say, "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger".

So, raise your hand if you're tired of Big Brother regulating you through the roof in an effort to protect you from your own stupidity.  

Napoleon Hill Thought for the Day...

November 4, 2010

THERE IS HARMONY THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSE IN EVERYTHING EXCEPT HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS.

Our universe is characterized by order and harmony, yet we human beings must constantly struggle to achieve the same characteristics in our relationships. In fact, human beings seem to find it unnatural to cooperate with others. Successful individuals are those who have learned to swim against the current, to do the things that others refuse to do. They have learned how to work together for the benefit of the entire group. Achieving harmony in any relationship-business, personal, or professional-requires work. Take comfort in the fact that you’ll accomplish far more working with others than working against them. 

This positive message is brought to you by the Napoleon Hill Foundation. Visit them at http://www.naphill.org to get your personal "Thought for the Day"

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MSP Ghillie Suit

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Ghillie Suites, This feels smooth to the skin so you can wear a T-shirt underneath. On the outside is a Nylon netting. Attached to this netting is our Synthetic string. The Nylon netting allows you to add local vegatation to blend into your local surroundings.

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Anyone else get this email, or am I the sole recipient?

I received this email this morning.  Sgt. Turner, if you could please just send the  money to my home address via FedEx, I'll make sure its disposed of properly....

Thanks!

Sgt. Turner's email:

FROM: Sgt. David Turner
Important Message,

Good day,

My name is David Turner, I am an American soldier, I served in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq, as you know we have ended combat operations in Iraq but we are still being attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombs. We managed to move funds belonging to Saddam Hussein's family in 2003. The total amount is US$25 Million dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills, this money has been kept somewhere outside Baghdad for sometime but with the end of combat operations and reduction of troops by president Obama, we are afraid that the money will be discovered hence we want to move this money to you for safe keeping pending the completion of our assignment here. You can go to this web link to read about events that took place there:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ middle_east/2988455.stm

we are ready to compensate you with good percentage of the funds, No strings attached, just for you to help us move it out of Iraq. Iraq is still a war zone, so we plan on using diplomatic means in shipping the money out as military cargo using diplomatic immunity. If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you? When you receive this letter, kindly send me an email signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone numbers for quick communication also your contact details. This is risk free.

In GOD we trust. 
With regards,
Sgt. David Turner

GOP Pledge to America...

Get your own copy and read it.  Draw your own conclusions, and act appropriately.

http://www.gop.gov/resources/library/documents/solutions/a-pledge-to-america.pdf

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Second Annual GeorgiaCarry.org Convention

I just received this via email.  For those that have not registered, ya gotta get on the stick! The deadline for registering for the Second Annual Convention is fast approaching.  The deadline is midnight, Tuesday, August 17, 2010.  This is your opportunity to take meet and visit with many of GCO's Members from throughout the state.  This coming weekend promises to be a weekend that will long be remembered. 
 
Registration on line may be found here.   Hotel information may be found here.

The convention will be held on Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 at:

Renaissance Waverly Hotels & Resorts
2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Phone:  1-770-953-4500
Fax:  1-770-953-0740
Sales:  1-770-953-4500 ext. 4930
Sales fax:  1-770-303-3276
Toll-free:  1-888-391-8724

Events are as follows

FRIDAY AUG 20:

Registration - 5:00 PM in the foyer outside the Kennesaw Room
Kennesaw Room open at 6:30 PM for hospitality and dinner
Poker Tournament begins at 8:00 PM
Ends by midnight

SATURDAY AUG 21:

Registration opens - 7:00 AM
Exhibitor set up in Kennesaw Room from 7:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast in Atrium from 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Exhibitor show in Kennesaw Room from 9:00 - 3:00 PM

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES:

  9:00 AM -    Stanhope Room - Scott Vandiver "CCW FUNDAMENTALS OF SHOOTING" 60 MINUTES
10:00 AM -    Chambers Room - GCO Board of Directors "MEET THE BOARD"
                     Stanhope Room - Personal Tactics "WEAPONS PRESENTATION"
11:00 AM -   Chambers Room - John Monroe & Kelly Kennett "GUN LAWS Q&A"
                     Stanhope Room - Personal Tactics "MAGAZINE CHANGES"
12:00 Noon - Chambers Room - Dr Paul Gay Jr "WEAPONS RETENTION/TAKE AWAY"
                     Stanhope Room - James Ashe "AR 15 DETAIL STRIP/ASSEMBLY"
1:00 PM -     Chambers Room - John Weeks - IntelliQuest - "LADIES/TACTICS DEFENSE CLASS"
                    Stanhope Room - Personal Tactics "MALFUNCTION DRILLS
2:00 PM -     Chambers Room - John Thomas & William Woodall - "LOBBYING METHODOLOGY"
                    Stanhope Room - Danny Moore "1911 DETAIL STRIP/ASSEMBLY"
3:00 PM - ---------------------------End of day activities------------------------------

4:00 PM -     Garden Court 'B' set up for silent auction.
5:00 PM -     Garden Court - Pre dinner cocktail hour (cash bar).  Soft drinks and water will be served.
7:00 PM -     Doors open for Gala Dinner - "Moby in the Morning" will be our master of ceremonies - Jeremy Doan will be our auctioneer - Speaker will be Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and we will present GCO Legislator of the year award.

And, there are a couple more items that may be added to the Saturday agenda. 

We have a terrific line up of items for the auction.  Currently we have a Glock 19 from Ed's Public Safety, Springfield XD45 from Shooters of America (New Gold Sponsor), Springfield XD40, Sig P238 HD Stainless Steel .380 and Bernelli Nova 20GA youth shotgun from Autrey's Armory, several holsters and more to come.  We are also expecting another long rifle as well. This will be an excellent time to come and bid on these terrific items donated by our generous Corporate Sponsors.

Plan on coming out and meeting new friends and visiting with old friends. 

Harbins park

Yay me!

National Debt

LOOK!!!! ===============================================>>>>>>>>>>>>

A million dollars every 20 seconds!  Called your congressweasel lately?

Come walk with us!! NAMI Walks

On September 18 of this year, I and many of my friends, family and colleagues will be walking for NAMI Georgia.  It is a fantastic event dedicated to raising awareness as well as money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).  Those that cannot walk with us can donate using the following link: http://www.nami.org/namiwalks10/GEO/dhagaman.
This year's venue is at one of the best parks in Gwinnett: Tribble Mill.  And, being in September, we are nearly guaranteed to have beautiful Georgia weather.  Those with kids will have a blast playing on the playground, there's plenty of grass to throw frisbees, footballs and if the wind is right, there's plenty of space to fly a kite!
So, why not make plans now to come and join us!  The date is Saturday, September 18, 2010.  I can't wait to meet some new friends and reconnect with old ones!

Click here for more info...

See you there!

RH

Listen Up! Here's your chance to win 1000 rounds of ammo...

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Links:
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Brunch anyone ?

My new loading bench...

Well, it's far from new.  Just cleaned up and fortified with extra screws.  At least I got everything off the dining room table....

My first .45 ACP reload...

So...I've been taking my time, reading, learning, checking and rechecking to be sure I know what's up with this reloading stuff.  I think I have it now. 
I started out by cleaning (duh!) the cases...and cleaned many pounds just to see what kind of results I'd get.
Next, I figured out how to deprime the cases.  It was only after doing a hundred that I figured out how to put together the Lee Primer Feed so I could deprime, and prime in the same case.  I almost always learn by making mistakes....
The powder charging took me some time to feel confident.  I tried to use the Lee Perfect Powder measure and the Lee scale, but found that  a $40 digital scale got me confidence faster.  And, just for the record, the Lee scale  I have is a piece of junk.  I don't know what the magnet dampeners are for because, literally, there is absolutely nothing magnetic in the whole scale.  I could not get the scale to zero to save my life.  And, even the slightest motion would make it bob up and down.  Fuggetaboutit! I got a digital scale.  Problem solved.
Bear in mind, I spent a lot of time with my books, some empty cartridges and dies in the press to figure out what the heck was going on.  Trust me, it is not rocket surgery.  However, it is imperative to be exact! Even anal about it.
So far, I have only done 10 rounds.  My very first round (seen in the video) will be kept for historical purposes.  Plus, the bullet is seated too far...IMHO.
At any rate, I think I've got it down.  I've even got a table I'm gonna use just for reloading.  I'll be setting up a permanent area so I can get my stuff off the dining room table.  Ciao for now...

Bear creek

The beginning of the grilling