tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89191370253784296772024-03-14T00:09:33.896-04:00BoomstickNationOne man's journey to become competitive with guns, bow and arrows and any weapon he can get his hands on.Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-28621598541086961472017-02-19T20:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T13:17:16.890-05:00Becoming a better marksman...period<div style="border-image: none;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k6XvCy7KVxg/WK8lEDBpCWI/AAAAAAAACUs/goM1BfH8ebkrbcbSBrI8uNR1QGL72AAzwCK4B/s1600/bow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k6XvCy7KVxg/WK8lEDBpCWI/AAAAAAAACUs/goM1BfH8ebkrbcbSBrI8uNR1QGL72AAzwCK4B/s320/bow.jpg" width="320" /></a>S<span class="_5afx"><span class="_58cm">hooting Saturday</span></span>...is that a thing? Well, it is now! </div>
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Nice to get a couple hundred more arrows through my <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=267080583425671" href="https://www.facebook.com/ObsessionBows/">Obsession Bows</a>
Def-Con M7. This bow shoots like buttah. Now it's not a matter of "can
I" hit a bullseye, it's now "how perfect/how many times" can I hit a
bullseye. As anyone who plays golf can attest...once you hit that
perfect shot, you spend the rest of your life trying to do it
again...archery is the exact same thing. </div>
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It's so gratifying to see the
progress I've made <span class="text_exposed_show">in a couple months of
shooting and I will admit that there's not a shot I don't think I can
make with this bow. I've shot through chairs and was doing "keyhole
shot" stuff today. I can't wait to start competing and hunting with this
rig.</span></div>
Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-10765347905758296782017-02-16T23:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T15:11:16.001-05:00Star Wars and John Wick collide!<div style="border-image: none;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IFOTedLDt2U/WK8lnL_vCnI/AAAAAAAACU0/LKaTjHtVXycKG2Kr0Juk-ZUgxRSec7QlACK4B/s1600/shoot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IFOTedLDt2U/WK8lnL_vCnI/AAAAAAAACU0/LKaTjHtVXycKG2Kr0Juk-ZUgxRSec7QlACK4B/s320/shoot.jpg" width="320" /></a>I never understood why in a galaxy far, far away...those damn storm
troopers couldn't hit anything! Not the case if I was one. </div>
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Got a chance
to shoot the new SigSauer P320 in 9mm tonight. I know it's that talk of the
town being selected as the Army's new gun...but I just don't dig it.
I'll take my P229 ANY day. Speaking of, my 229 performed perfectly with off the hip draw-5 rounds shots
at 5 spot targets with magazine changes at 40 feet. I'm working on
getting faster with accuracy so I do better at my next indoo<span class="text_exposed_show">r
steel competition. Then it was onto 2 round engagements (heart/head)
with magazine changes at 15 and then 25 feet. A lil John Wick-like
shooting drills to change things up a bit tonight. Finally started to
click and was getting a consistent 1-2 punch...so to speak. </span></div>
Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-30343358012214671852017-02-13T07:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T13:16:08.220-05:00Just because its snowing doenst mean you can't shoot<div style="border-image: none;">
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2VK2Y1W2lo/WK8maaEisOI/AAAAAAAACVA/A7uNhqZgJIg7BhdOJuMztcIi7LQqXsLtgCK4B/s1600/bow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2VK2Y1W2lo/WK8maaEisOI/AAAAAAAACVA/A7uNhqZgJIg7BhdOJuMztcIi7LQqXsLtgCK4B/s320/bow1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Most
every thing was closed today because of the snow/snow cleanup to include my gun range...but the
archery range wasn't...and then this happens. Say hello to my new <a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=267080583425671&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/ObsessionBows/">Obsession Bows</a> M7. </span></span></div>
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<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Granted I've only been back to archery for a few months and the Mission Craze I was shooting was nice but, this...bow...is...wicked!!<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>!
Just a few minutes to dial it in, then shooting x's draw after draw.
Probably shot around 60 arrows after it was all set up and the
difference is like night and day. THIS is a bow that I can compete with
in/outdoors an<span class="text_exposed_show">d then take in the woods
for hunting. Not to mention, that color scheme is spot on! I mean who
doesn't love red and black?! Thanks to <a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100010738605620&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010738605620">Archeryplus Shooter</a> for squaring me away! </span></span></span></div>
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Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-72290149879577005612017-02-10T12:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T13:41:56.144-05:00How can you not see John Wick 2 and be inspired?!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Re18IgQQ7iA/WK8ncBMdQbI/AAAAAAAACVM/ZsKPyGoWhj0LSF9hm753QCMIef4nvyrUgCK4B/s1600/wick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Re18IgQQ7iA/WK8ncBMdQbI/AAAAAAAACVM/ZsKPyGoWhj0LSF9hm753QCMIef4nvyrUgCK4B/s320/wick.jpg" width="320" /></a><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Friday
night...go see John Wick Chapter 2, be astounded, get excited and
motivated as all hell (no for real, that movie was AWESOME!!!) and then
head to the range. </span></span><br />
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><br /></span></span><br />
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">I burned through 200 rounds of 9mm a lot faster than I ever have. Haha! Focusing more on defensive shooting I spent the range time shooting off the
hip with my SigSauer P229 and from appendix carry SigSauer P938 (with 5 round magazines and mag changes to stay sharp) at 15, 25 and 30 ft. The goal being to get solidly on center mass to engage shoot with the first and then follow up rounds, then do the same with quick mag changes. By the end of the session I was consistently on target. Not too
bad at. I may have to watch John Wick movies before every trip to
the range.</span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-64687801460639294752017-02-08T23:30:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:21:50.498-05:00Well, that's one competition under my belt<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GTOT6DWQXE/WK8vNyus_2I/AAAAAAAACVo/K-tYtqD5Du4aHCUxX7tDhkiwt7Pg6TTbQCK4B/s1600/steel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GTOT6DWQXE/WK8vNyus_2I/AAAAAAAACVo/K-tYtqD5Du4aHCUxX7tDhkiwt7Pg6TTbQCK4B/s320/steel.jpg" width="320" /></a>I was a little anxious to say the least. A friend invited me to an indoor pistol-steel shoot. Its been <em>forever</em> since I've shot in a competition and I've never shot steel indoors. Don't let the picture fool ya, it was a lot harder than it looks! <br />
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The shoot was 5 steel circles with 3 steel "poppers'. You not only shoot against the timer but also head to head with another shooter. Just shooting against the clock at 40ft targets can be a little nerve racking but having to do it against another person in order to advance ...ya, that was a whole new ballgame...ESPECIALLY when you can hear them "dinging" targets faster than you. No to mention there were some serious pistoleers shooting with modded or competition quality guns and I was shooting my stick SigSauer P229 Nitron. I forced myself to have no preconceived notions of doing well, instead I focused on the experience to learn how the shoot works and understand the mechanics of it all. Needless to say, after five rounds I learned ALOT! One round I put a total of ten rounds (shooting left to right all five targets and then going back again to trying to knock them down) without a single "hit" only to be told by the referee that all my shots were perfect center...just low off the plate. Ooph. Well, I had a grteat time, learned a lot and by the end of the evening was able to knock down 5 target with 5 rounds...just not as fast as the guy beside me. I'm looking forward to doing this again next month!Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-82672253331294007712017-02-08T01:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:27:02.921-05:00A competition tomorrow, so range prep it is!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z4ovGj-gU0k/WK83ChyQKBI/AAAAAAAACWE/f4VZBiKRyMc9QTgoOwWk4KtBruzuGWQfACK4B/s1600/setting%2Bup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z4ovGj-gU0k/WK83ChyQKBI/AAAAAAAACWE/f4VZBiKRyMc9QTgoOwWk4KtBruzuGWQfACK4B/s320/setting%2Bup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">When you have a competition tomorrow...you throw on a pair of Ironman pants, spend time breaking down and cleaning your guns, load magazines, ammo boxes and prep the range bag</span></span></div>
Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-77854822589643055552017-02-04T20:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:34:39.931-05:00Diversify your weapon portfolio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ds-nvPE_HwA/WK85F-fW2CI/AAAAAAAACWU/CbYC0MMf9BI1ohV3S92WFsccWBvLo7G-gCK4B/s1600/diversify.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ds-nvPE_HwA/WK85F-fW2CI/AAAAAAAACWU/CbYC0MMf9BI1ohV3S92WFsccWBvLo7G-gCK4B/s320/diversify.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Great
day on the range! These new @nockturnalnocks are helping dial in my bow
setup. Even picked up a new @trufirereleases Hardcore 4 finger release
and I went from good...to great. This Mission Craze bow is finally starting to shoot like buttah now!</span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-41339094629093411332017-01-18T15:30:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:36:20.249-05:00This...SO...MUCH! Amen!!! Because you know...god forbid, we hold PEOPLE and not objects responsible...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-7471292665895554342017-01-14T15:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:40:17.053-05:00Range time is great time...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FNZ4UE6QbI/WK858hoNpBI/AAAAAAAACWo/OngWp5pPgm0luD1WeWhEkdiZjVOZU9hYQCK4B/s1600/3gun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FNZ4UE6QbI/WK858hoNpBI/AAAAAAAACWo/OngWp5pPgm0luD1WeWhEkdiZjVOZU9hYQCK4B/s320/3gun.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Conceal carry licenses classes in the afternoon, shooting in the evening. The ridiculousness required to be licensed to carry in states across the country.
Oh ya, and the COST!!! </span></span><br />
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><br /></span></span><br />
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Well, all made better by getting in some quality range time. I just
LOVE this range bag that I got from U.S. Concealed Carry Association! I always feel James Bond-y
when I open it up like that to start shouting. </span></span><br />
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><br /></span></span><br />
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">The shooting drills were off the hip, 3rd
engagements with mag changes at 25ft with my Sig 229. Those shot gro<span class="text_exposed_show">ups
are TIGHT. Especially for an off the shelf gun. Then finished off with
appendix draw, self defense shooting at 11ft with my Sig 938. It was a
good day. Now I can head to the gym and catch the game later. </span></span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-9624357832053690152017-01-09T21:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:41:38.924-05:00Or your guns...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-73069249020050577622017-01-06T20:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:43:50.663-05:00Finally back at it!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been far too long since I've had some quality pew pew time. My range bag all filled up, thermos of coffee and SigSauer guns
ready to go. <br />
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A few mags to warm up then on to 2rd engagements at 40 feet
with magazine changes. Nice to get the muscle memory back. Then onto
defensive shooting drills (appendix draw) at 20 feet for multiple
rounds, magazine change engagements. Great to be back on the range!Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-36881326178008781632017-01-01T14:45:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:48:25.600-05:00Now here's a good christmas present!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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happy belated Christmas to me! Finally got my new Pelican case to secure my guns and keep them protected for travel. I got it all stickered up and marked for cuts in order for my guns to fit securely. I just need to find me a
5.56 comp gun now!</span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-64313233135904722192016-12-18T14:30:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:51:25.035-05:00Crutches? No problem!<div style="border-image: none;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EHJjPUKNW4o/WK884-E0OSI/AAAAAAAACXU/aWQlQwosd58AtcOBhdf9LTvAlXWVyNI8wCK4B/s1600/crutches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EHJjPUKNW4o/WK884-E0OSI/AAAAAAAACXU/aWQlQwosd58AtcOBhdf9LTvAlXWVyNI8wCK4B/s320/crutches.jpg" width="320" /></a><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Well, I'm not gonna lie, the being back on crutches has me a bit deflated. But, thanks to the folks over at <a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=166833599370&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/USCCA/">USCCA</a>
and their sending me this awesome new rangebag, I was able to at least
grab all my stuff and hobble over to my range to get some <span style="color: black;">Sunday </span><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/sundaygunday"><span style="color: black;">Gunday</span></a> in to make myself feel a little better. </span></span></div>
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P229 and P938. It's amazing how cathartic a couple hundred rounds of
9mm can be. They don't call it a boomstick for nothin'. Even though I'm
not going to be able to compete for the next few weeks because of the
crutches, I can still keep my muscle memory and reflexes sharp.</span></span></div>
Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-75940905052804100632016-12-12T21:30:00.000-05:002017-02-23T14:53:32.464-05:00A little food for thought<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgU25AGBj4g/WK89nXbYMaI/AAAAAAAACXg/_vDjQMqYJWMK-VmP9HyV4w-sUP784uP3ACK4B/s1600/food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgU25AGBj4g/WK89nXbYMaI/AAAAAAAACXg/_vDjQMqYJWMK-VmP9HyV4w-sUP784uP3ACK4B/s320/food.jpg" width="212" /></a><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">It's
funny, I was having a conversation the other day with some male friends
(yes, I purposely didn't say "men") where they were talking about
violence and if the need for it exists. Yes, yes indeed it does. Those
of us who are or were on the tip of the spear have seen the evil that
men do. Not the "evil" people talk about in this country...but the REAL
evil abroad...practiced by tyrants, despots <span class="text_exposed_show">and
their disciples. No worries, you can sit back on the homeland and talk
about violence...we have, in uniform and will continue, out of uniform,
to be there protect you. <br /> <br /> Ya, I'm just gonna leave this right here...</span></span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-65396487196663780562016-12-11T22:30:00.000-05:002016-12-12T15:28:25.820-05:00Finally able to get back at it<div style="border-image: none;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sHzw-AbNhKw/WE78aYhIsCI/AAAAAAAACLo/Y48VdnVHWA4GSzN1PnqDBYq32Yj8HhNTwCK4B/s1600/shooter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sHzw-AbNhKw/WE78aYhIsCI/AAAAAAAACLo/Y48VdnVHWA4GSzN1PnqDBYq32Yj8HhNTwCK4B/s320/shooter.jpg" width="320" /></a>Unfortunately I've not been to the range...or really even standing up over the last 9 days because of reconstructive hip surgery. One of the motivating factors to get me back up and walking was that I wanted to try out that new Mossberg shotgun I bought and that since shooting is a perishable skill, I knew that time off the gun is bad.</div>
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Talk about a happy boy to get back on the range! First up, get rounds through that brand new <a href="mailto:Mossberg@mossbergcorp">Mossberg</a> 930 JM Pro shotgun...and it's like buttah!!! Smooth action
and spot on the target at 20 plus feet...all 8 rds. I mean ALL 8 rounds, center of the target. This good on a static range?! I can't wait to get it outside for hunts and competition. </div>
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Next up, three round multi-target drills with mag changes
with my <a href="https://www.sigsauer.com/">SigSauer</a> P938 and P229 to knock off some rust...then onto
single round multi-target engagements at 30ft with mag changes with both
guns. Ya, I missed this. Now that I can stand and move and shoot like
this, I gotta find some competitions!</div>
Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-7939438348646801732016-12-09T00:00:00.000-05:002016-12-09T14:54:07.367-05:00In order to compete in 3 gun competitions, you have to have 3 guns...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6q0meWTMR3Y/WEsJLB13n0I/AAAAAAAACLU/ONcrwFB78oof6cgtiSgDbMyNJnpGe3aXwCK4B/s1600/mossberg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6q0meWTMR3Y/WEsJLB13n0I/AAAAAAAACLU/ONcrwFB78oof6cgtiSgDbMyNJnpGe3aXwCK4B/s320/mossberg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">N</span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">ow that I'm up and moving around easily, I finally got some time to look over/enjoy my new <a data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=220788424610804&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/MossbergCorp/">O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.</a>
930 JM Pro series shotgun. If you're not a shotgunner you don't know
who Jerry Miculek is (the namesake of the JM Pro series)...but when he
has input to a gun, with his nearly 100 National and World titles and
his years of experience, you know the platform will be top notch.<span class="text_exposed_show">
His input resulted in: an oversized charging handle/bolt release/safety
(so you'll never miss with bare or glove hands), a beveled loading gate
for faster reloading, corrosion resistant finishes on the gun for
smooth shooting and easy cleaning, adjustable trigger stop, vented rib, 3
adjustable chokes, fiber optic front site, which means...you get a
competition quality (clay or 3 gun) semi-auto shotgun right out of the
box at literally half the price of other "competition" shotguns. I can't
wait to get back on my feet in earnest so I can put this gun through
it's paces on the range and in the woods.</span></span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-57055675940812253752016-11-29T20:30:00.000-05:002016-12-12T15:48:34.872-05:00Sometimes your thermos need to reflect your hobbies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I don't always buy novelty thermoses. But when I do, I
prefer them to have a gun theme. My new coffee carrier arrived...and I love it!</span></div>
Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-72271663828920883812016-11-19T22:30:00.000-05:002016-12-06T13:11:41.094-05:00It's all about diversifyng your weapon portfolio<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dzyYDNK5djg/WEb3rz7sV5I/AAAAAAAACKo/Kb5UnURsXPcHp3UoivWDzIeU40AvaVc3gCK4B/s1600/bow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dzyYDNK5djg/WEb3rz7sV5I/AAAAAAAACKo/Kb5UnURsXPcHp3UoivWDzIeU40AvaVc3gCK4B/s320/bow.jpg" width="320" /></a>While I do enjoy pistols and rifles, I do believe having a well rounded weapon portfolio is key. I haven't been behind a bow in years but I have I have to say there is something supremely calming about drawing a bow string back and letting an arrow fly.<br />
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Talk about "it's like riding a bike". What was going to be a quick trip to the range to check out archery...turned into a 4 hour, shoot everything that was available, make a list of the bow and bow accessories I need to get back into the game. I really did forget how enjoyable archery truly is. Its been years since I've bow hunted and even longer since I've done any archery competitions but the fire...for both...are rekindled indeed. Now to start shopping and building my archery kit that can be use for hunting and competitions. Like I don't have enough hobbies already...Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-40316557276469965612016-11-05T18:49:00.000-04:002016-12-08T12:05:05.234-05:00My new every day carry<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2l1FbWNsUAc/WEX4KmHFawI/AAAAAAAACKM/pZSmX0Yee6M8FfwNA8CfkLfWlxvEMkYSwCK4B/s1600/edc5nov.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2l1FbWNsUAc/WEX4KmHFawI/AAAAAAAACKM/pZSmX0Yee6M8FfwNA8CfkLfWlxvEMkYSwCK4B/s320/edc5nov.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">I love my SigSauer P229 but when it comes to every day conceal-carry, especially in warm weather, it has been a challenge. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Since I'm an average size guy, even with a great "inside the waistband" holster like the ones made by Alien, the "compact" 9mm frame of the P229 gun makes it difficult to hide...for my anyway. Well, thanks to SigSauer there are LOTS of other platforms in their suite of guns. Looking to the "micro compact" P938 proved just the ticket. A single-stack, 1911 framed, 6+1, 9mm gun makes it perfect for appendix or hip carry no matter the weather or clothing. The "Extreme" version, with its Hogue G10 "Piranha" grips means you get a great, sure grip everyday you draw the gun. SIGLITE night sights means low light/night engagements are no problem. The P938, paired with Federal Ammunition's 145gr HST rounds means I have a FANTASTIC setup choice for personal defense.</span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-90073443758271355702016-10-06T22:00:00.000-04:002016-12-08T11:55:00.520-05:00I'm a member of USCCA and you should be too<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGKTOgGmjNg/WEmL_qUGBSI/AAAAAAAACLE/pum4uOAvYq8A_AhXAWxeeiM_nf01-jxSgCK4B/s1600/uscca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGKTOgGmjNg/WEmL_qUGBSI/AAAAAAAACLE/pum4uOAvYq8A_AhXAWxeeiM_nf01-jxSgCK4B/s320/uscca.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">I'm proud to say I'm a member of <a href="https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/">U.S. Concealed Carry Association</a> (USCCA).
Why? Because responsible gun ownership doesn't just end with being proficient and carrying a weapon. You have to go beyond that. What happens, God forbid (and I say that because most people think that if we're concealed carrying that we must be "looking" for a reason to use our gun. That couldn't be further from the truth. The <b>last</b> thing I want to do is take another life...but in defense of myself or my family, I won't hesitate) after I've used my weapon? Most people wold think that if it's "justifiable" self defense then its over. Oh no my friends, it's not over at all. During the subsequent investigation, how do you cover time away from work? What happens if you <i>do</i> <i>need</i> a lawyer? Are you going to trust a public defender? Do you have money to pay the retainer and court costs for a <b>great</b> lawyer? What happens if you're found innocent in criminal court but the individual you shot in self defense and/or their family decides to sue you in civil court? Don't think that can happen? Then you need to go do a web search. There's been PLENTY of cases where an attacker or the family members of an attacker bringing cases against the person acting in self defense. Really? YES, really!</span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">If I do have to grab my weapon in self defense, in addition to the multitude of things already running through my mind, including saving my life or those around me, the LAST thing I need to worry about is "am I going to get sued". My father, a retired soldier AND then a retired police officer used to have a saying, "...I'd rather be judged by 12 than be carried by 6", and those words have always stuck with me. So, that led me to spending time researching insurance options and becoming knowledgeable about what's out there. What did I find? USCCA is the best thing out there...period. USCCA has tiered options based on your need, a great support team and even more importantly a HUGE library of information/courses/classes, that's always growing that members have access to. I'm a firm believer that knowledge is power and USCCA is driven to provide its members with information to be a better, more capable gun owner, regardless of the environment or situation presented. As you can see in the image, this is what came in the mail as part of my membership package. Whoa! That's a ton of great stuff!!! Including the <a href="http://www.realavid.com/the-pistol-tool-307.html">Real Avid Pistol Tool </a>which is a must have for any range bag and I've already used it a ton!</span></span><br />
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Bottom line, r<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">esponsible gun owners think ahead and plan for
the worst...just to ensure they're covered in case it happens! Thanks to USCCA I have the piece of mind knowing I am.</span></span>Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-64710072767961620972016-09-08T22:03:00.000-04:002016-12-05T18:58:52.651-05:00If you're gonna start...start right<div style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttlIKfmDMQ8/WEX_HrI3EYI/AAAAAAAACKY/1MiVPdiUF6kG97XeW6GRPF9czzznXvvsQCK4B/s1600/mysig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttlIKfmDMQ8/WEX_HrI3EYI/AAAAAAAACKY/1MiVPdiUF6kG97XeW6GRPF9czzznXvvsQCK4B/s320/mysig.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I'm a firm believer in bang for your buck and not just how that it applies to this pursuit. I first came into contact with the SigSauer line of guns during my time in the Ranger Regiment dealing with all sorts of special operators who absolutely loved the Sig guns and especially the P226. Why? Because it's the Cadillac of pistols with amazing craftsmanship and bombproof details. Well, my small hands have always had an issue with the P226 chassis. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">So, when it came time for me to find the gun that I'd use for personal protection as well as everyday carry and personal defense it had to be the P229. Same style and layout as the P226 but just gives me a better fit/feel for the weapon which results in a more stable platform for engagements, magazine changes and on the move shooting. No safety but the P229 has a 10lb single action draw that drops to 3lbs in double action. That means I can carry with the hammer down with little to no worry of an accidental discharge from the trigger catching on anything. Now to get back shooting, working on rebuilding muscle memory and hopefully competing again soon. </span></div>
Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919137025378429677.post-80647012361445805612016-03-21T19:00:00.000-04:002016-12-05T18:17:03.404-05:00And the journey begins...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6OFe426DKKc/WEX0KgjYDfI/AAAAAAAACKA/YgmBPVGvrkcV9Z7bQgVQaHFZs52LHpN3QCK4B/s1600/nra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6OFe426DKKc/WEX0KgjYDfI/AAAAAAAACKA/YgmBPVGvrkcV9Z7bQgVQaHFZs52LHpN3QCK4B/s320/nra.jpg" width="320" /></a>I<img src="webkit-fake-url://9b4e817b-41d0-48a0-8e19-d07efe016cc3/imagejpeg" />'ve hemmed and hawed for years about getting my gun license, concealed carrying and getting back into gun competitions since I left the service. As silly as it sounds, when I turned in my guns when I left the Ranger Regiment I told myself I'd never pick another one up unless I got called to war or it was the apocalypse.<br />
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There were a host of issues that kept me from pulling the trigger (haha, see what I did there) since then, not the least of which being I had no faith or trust in the person I lived with being "trusted" with a gun. But, now as a single guy, not wanting to put my own security and safety in someone else's hands and wanting to get back to hunting and shooting, I figured now was as good a time as any. So...a little research too find the requisite NRA classes (taken at $125 worth ugh) and now I can apply for my license. And so it begins...Dutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00152879108265741803noreply@blogger.com0