RECCE ROOM

A CNN report recently on the Galil rifle - similar to an AK47 in mechanical design, and it uses the same round as an AR-15 with the .223 / 5.56 mm cartridge. Link to hilarity . These guys really went overboard. They almost sounded scared of the rifle. The "weapons expert" interviewed says the rifle is only suited to "... hunting lions, tigers, and bears..." Most Big-game hunters I know that hunt those animals use rounds much larger than .223 - which is usually effective only on game up to the size of deer.

Yesterday was a full plate for me. I had an interview in Rochester, NY with an insurance company. Yes, I have already accepted a position with another company, but the flight was already paid for, and it is never a bad idea to have a backup plan (what if my drug test gets switched with someone who is on drugs?). So I got on four planes in 14 hours. Squeezed in a four-hour interview, as well as lunch. I also observed a few things that are absolutely insane when viewed from a third-party point of view. Some of those humorous and insane observations: 1. Nashville International Airport is a bit... off. Really, it is one of the weirdest airports out there. At 5:15, I pull into long-term parking (long-term for one day is $8; Short-term for the same is $22). The parking attendant explains that if I park in "Long term lot B" I will get to park for free (I was in Long term lot "A"). So she tells me where Lot B is and away I go. Folks... There is no Long-Term Lot B at the Nas...

I got a call tonight about 7:30 pm. I was offered (and accepted) a new job, to start March 15. I called family and close friends first. Then I updated my Facebook account (hey, it's easier than updating the blog!) Now I post it for your reading pleasure. Once again, I will have money for ammo and shooting stuff!

One of the main reasons that I was talked into starting this blog was a general desire by several family members and friends to keep them up to date on things pertaining to firearms. These folks knew I keep up on the topic, and reading this blog as they wished would enable them to do the same. Today, a law went into effect that allows handgun carry permit holders in all 50 states to carry in national parks and forests... provided the state laws allow such. Tennessee's laws do allow for this. Of course, the liberals and the "Brady Campaign against guns" have their talking points out there. My hat is off to MSNBC for having an obvious format detailing the major opinions of both sides. Link . My personal prediction is that we are unlikely to see the new law get a negative reputation because of "gunfights" between carry permit holders. We are more likely to see the law allow someone to defend himself/herself against a 4-legged predator ... possibly a story or two ...

Today in Sunday School, the topic of discussion was the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ. Specifically, Mark Chapter 14. As we read and discussed, one of the passages included the event of Jesus arrest. During that event, Peter (one of Jesus' Disciples) drew his sword and cut off the ear of the Assistant to the High Priest. Jesus healed the man and put the ear back on. My question is whether Peter carried his sword open or concealed? Right Minded (the teacher of my SS class) had an appropriate follow-up: "But did Peter have a permit to carry the sword?" Right-Minded is most certainly a friend of the Second Amendment... make no mistake. ... but it is time to take the next step... Folks, I may yet make him a gun-nut. Only time will tell!

A few days ago, I posted about a bait-and-switch company and its job opening. Link . I did not attend the second interview - as I promised you, my dear readers. But it would seem I have misjudged them. They have not yet called me back. I will update if they do.

Randy Rayburn, a Nashville restaurant owner and one of the main voices against Tennessee's guns in restaurant bill last year, has written an opinion piece that was published in the Tennessean. Particularly, I would like to address this part- The phrase that stands out with its lunacy is: "My industry didn't start this fight over people being able to trespass legally on our property with their guns. " Oh, yes, it did, Mr. Rayburn. And you were at the heart of it! And may I add, the legislation never permitted trespass of any sort. It simply gave me and others like me the freedom to carry our self defense tools with us when we eat away from home. If ever you had wanted us to leave, all you would have had to do was ask. If an offending party did not leave, then trespass laws were the same as they always have been. Back on track. The court case that Rayburn and others started ultimately ruled against the rights of Tennesseans. So we have round 2 this year. Pro-gun, pro-...