I Guess Their Long Weekend...

...is more important than squarely addressing the controversy of their creation, because there are no announcements on the H-S Precision website. It makes me wonder about the reliability of reports I've read that say someone high up in the company is friends with Lon Horiuchi.

Regardless, this conscious decision to avoid rather than address is just getting people madder. I'm seeing the next phase unfolding as industry partners and distributors are getting dragged in. If H-S management thinks they can just hide and everything will blow over, I'm starting to see how they could have been oblivious enough to print the testimonial in the first place.

Along with anger, ridicule is setting in. There's even a contest where you can win a $25 Midway USA gift certificate. (Oh, good: You can use it to get a discount on H-S Precision products!)

I don't enter contests. If I did, my submission would be something stupid and offensive, like the graphic on the right.

From what I've seen so far, I'd vote for this guy's entry. That "Dylan" quote made me laugh out loud.
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And I do apologize for the picture. If you really want cause to be furious with me, watch this trailer.

The Obvious Question

“I think the obvious question everyone has is who takes loaded weapons into a Toys R Us?” Ferguson said. “I doubt it was the casual holiday shopper.

Almost, Fergie, old bean. You came up with the obvious answer. Your question needs work.

Because in a county of over 2 million residents, only 734 CCW permits were issued in 2007.

Go ahead and see if you can figure out from this how to get one.

Assuming you're not an assistant city manager.

So: Care to take a stab at coming up with the obvious question again?

We're the Only Ones Taking Care of Ourselves Enough

Somali pirates hijacked a chemical tanker with dozens of Indian crew members Friday and a helicopter rescued three British security guards who had jumped into the sea, officials said.

See, that's the answer to the age-old question "Who will guard the guards?"

If this doesn't put the lie to trusting your security and safety to a professional class of "Only Ones," nothing will. Because remember--by doing it for a living, they're demonstrating right there they're in it for Number One.

There is a silver lining to that, for those who can recognize it as one...

Is It Still 'Awkward'?

Mike Vanderboegh asks a question.

We're the Only Ones Teaching Our Children Well Enough

Monroe police say Chief Greg Schwarber accidentally shot himself in the leg at his home on Todhunter Road Friday afternoon.

The Chief said he was teaching his daughter about gun safety and shooting technique...

Because, you know, he's the "Only One" instructive enou...ah, just forget it.

At least they didn't say the gun "went off."

gHarmony

DEAR DR. BROTHERS: I always told my husband he should get a hobby, but I never thought he'd take my advice. Now I regret ever opening my mouth. Ever since he bought his first gun, he's been like a different person...He's now buying more guns, and it's getting kind of creepy. What can I do? -- D.F.

Dear Abby, Dear Abby,
My fountain pen leaks...

I'm always surprised to find gun owners treading lightly around the women in their lives. I don't have any solutions once the bed has been made.

My only advice would be to ensure compatibility on the important things before committing yourself. And especially before bringing children into the equation.

One of the early dates ought to be a trip to the range, as well as a candid discussion about guns and freedom.

OK, enough channeling my inner Ann Landers, unless I can start making money at it through gHarmony...

Inevitable

Gun restrictions are inevitable in today's violent climate

I'm not sure that I've ever read a more ignorant, stupid and poorly-written opinion piece. When you realize how many I've read, that's really saying something.

So why is it I think his conclusion is probably right?

Not Running Scared, Joel McNally

Not even running.

[Via Brian F]

To Defend the Homeland

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday ordered his top department leaders to conduct a broad review to determine whether the military, National Guard and Reserve can adequately deal with domestic disasters and whether they have the training and equipment to defend the homeland.

Because God forbid what is necessary for the security of a free state be considered.

I've expressed concerns before over the military crossing the line into domestic operations. I've been accused of being paranoid about this.

Perhaps. I don't feel paranoid, but then, do crazy people know they're nuts?

The alternative may be those who aren't concerned are overly trusting. I won't presume to break things down further into why that may be.

[Via Mike H]

Own an M1A/M14SA?

I don't typically "do" hardware here, but a longtime reader and correspondent, whose judgment I trust, thought some of you would benefit from this. And no, he doesn't stand to make a dime off this:

On sale at US Armorment Precision Shooting Supply .... Lake City M118LR (7.62 NATO).

This ammunition is typically very hard to find because of wartime demands. I know I have been looking for it since about June and have been unable to find it at a reasonable price. People that snatch it up early usually try to resell at incredibly inflated prices (can you blame them for trying to make a buck???). People that need it usually hang on to it and use it sparingly for practice. It seems to only come around a couple of times a year.

Yes ... there's plenty of commercial ammo out there that will work just fine. However, some people that have invested a little extra cash to get an utterly dependable rifle built for them (forged, premium steel parts, proper headspacing, matched bolt/chamber, etc) will also have a rifle that is specifically chambered for this round. I am talking about the M1A or M14 family of rifles built by the likes of Fulton Armory, Smith Enterprise, LRB Arms ... to name a few. Incidentally, these are some of the same type of rifles that Gabe Suarez recommends for the "partisan fighter" or "guerilla sniper" in his politically incorrect book, Guerilla Sniper.

Here's a sample of current auctions/sales online so you can see the current asking prices ....

Item one

Item two

Item three (note the "buy now" price)

Anyway, I wanted to share this information in case any of your readers were interested and happened to own a rifle that was specifically designed/built around this round. People will post and say that this round is overrated or that any quality commercial ammo is better (i.e. Black Hills, Federal GMM, etc.) which could be true in some cases. Those that own the rifles though might appreciate the tip.

This Day in History: November 29

If our winds and waters should not combine to rescue their shores from slavery, and General Howe's reinforcement should arrive in safety, we have hopes he will be inspirited to come out of Boston and take another drubbing: and we must drub him soundly before the sceptred tyrant will know we are not mere brutes, to crouch under his hand, and kiss the rod with which he deigns to scourge us.