I'm a true Montanan now.
I got my range tag.
I got my Ruger .380 LCP for concealed carry.
I got my concealed carry permit.
Watch out bad guys!
Well it's official . . .
Well it's official . . .
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan
~ Carl Sagan
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I'm guessing you've got a gun, right?
“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy.”
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Is this when I am meant to come in, slap my knee and shout "yee-haa"?
Bah!
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Sue U
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I am curious to know why you got a gun (and particularly a handgun)?
GAH!
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Because it's difficult to conceal a long gun?
Okay... There's all kinds of things wrong with what you just said.
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BSG lives in a state that has a lot of empty space where the individual if they travel out of the cities are on their own. I could be wrong, I haven’t been there, but I believe there are places where the nearest law enforcement is an hour away. In such a situation one can either protect themselves or leave their safety to the fates.
She has a job in which she has had the opportunity to observe up close some the sweetest personalities in society, real sweet hearts. And it is possible that she might have miffed a few these lovely people. That being the case it might be prudent that she have some type of back up.
There is just one problem. BSG, you know I love you and if I was younger and not married, well never mind, but the fact remains you are a liberal. And the possession of gun requires good judgment and a stable personality. If you for example happen to see someone stomp a puppy to death you can’t shoot them. You can’t even curse them out; that may lead to a fight in which you be would be forced to use your gun making you liable for provoking the fight. All you could do is report it to law enforcement and if it happened in a remote relocation it may never be investigated considering the distance in involved.
For your own good you may have to be more moderate.
I suspect it was mentioned in your training that carrying a gun saddles you with more responsibility than you normally would have. Please don’t forget it.
She has a job in which she has had the opportunity to observe up close some the sweetest personalities in society, real sweet hearts. And it is possible that she might have miffed a few these lovely people. That being the case it might be prudent that she have some type of back up.
There is just one problem. BSG, you know I love you and if I was younger and not married, well never mind, but the fact remains you are a liberal. And the possession of gun requires good judgment and a stable personality. If you for example happen to see someone stomp a puppy to death you can’t shoot them. You can’t even curse them out; that may lead to a fight in which you be would be forced to use your gun making you liable for provoking the fight. All you could do is report it to law enforcement and if it happened in a remote relocation it may never be investigated considering the distance in involved.
For your own good you may have to be more moderate.
I suspect it was mentioned in your training that carrying a gun saddles you with more responsibility than you normally would have. Please don’t forget it.
Soon, I’ll post my farewell message. The end is starting to get close. There are many misconceptions about me, and before I go, to live with my ancestors on the steppes, I want to set the record straight.
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quaddriver
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wtf is a 'range tag'? you can shoot deer and sheep or something?bigskygal wrote:I'm a true Montanan now.
I got my range tag.
I got my Ruger .380 LCP for concealed carry.
I got my concealed carry permit.
Watch out bad guys!
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OH JEEBUS........ lib. 
I'm envious of you, BSG.
Not for the .380ACP, but for the ability to secure a CCW.
In order to get one in CA, one must have "connections".
I'm envious of you, BSG.
Not for the .380ACP, but for the ability to secure a CCW.
In order to get one in CA, one must have "connections".
Your collective inability to acknowledge this obvious truth makes you all look like fools.
yrs,
rubato
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I think that's the same as a range card? Meaning BSG is smart enough to know, she has to get in some practice at the firing range; a ruger wouldn't be any good against deer.quaddriver wrote:
wtf is a 'range tag'? you can shoot deer and sheep or something?
...but no holster? You just gonna carry that firearm in your purse?
I'm sure your coach, could show you some good comfortable ones, that are concealable; there's even a bra holster or two out there. Remember: Center of Mass.
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springfield?loCAtek wrote: Remember: Center of Mass.
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Your collective inability to acknowledge this obvious truth makes you all look like fools.
yrs,
rubato
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The best gun tip in the world: whatever you're shooting at:
Aim for the center of mass.
Aim for the center of mass.
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you didnt get the quip....
'Mass.' is often used as an abreviation for the state of massechussettes. the center, if I recall is purty close to springfield.
'Mass.' is often used as an abreviation for the state of massechussettes. the center, if I recall is purty close to springfield.
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Cool, 380 ACP is a nice manageable caliber for a woman and it will get the job done.
May I suggest Mag-Safe ammo for self protection. This ammo is pre-fragmented, high velocity, will transfer all of the energy, and therefore will be stopped by regular sheetrock walls.
http://www.magsafeonline.com/
I just bought a new rifle (new to me since they don't make them anymore) today from a friend, a Savage model 99 in 308 win
May I suggest Mag-Safe ammo for self protection. This ammo is pre-fragmented, high velocity, will transfer all of the energy, and therefore will be stopped by regular sheetrock walls.
http://www.magsafeonline.com/
I just bought a new rifle (new to me since they don't make them anymore) today from a friend, a Savage model 99 in 308 win
I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain
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Yeah, 'range tag' is my vehicle tag allowing me access to the shooting range - I'm now a member of the local pistol & rifle club.
I ran through a few clips the other day; once I got used to the kick (damn, a lot of kick on such a light little weapon!) I did a great job clustering my shots at the center of mass. (Springfield!
) It's not a fun gun to shoot for any length of time and is not a target gun, but I plan to hit the range once a month to keep comfortable with using it, in case I ever need to.
As to why I got the gun; I had a seriously mentally ill client with a history of sexual assault and other violent crime who became obsessed with me when I was working at the public defender's office. It woke me up to the risks in my profession, and in living in a society with sociopaths, psychopaths, et. al amongst us decent, law-abiding folks.
I'm a single woman living alone; my dog provides a pretty good early warning system, but if someone really wanted to hurt me, she wouldn't provide much defense pending arrival of law enforcement - assuming I was able to dial 911. My community is so small that it would be the easiest thing in the world for a determined defendant to locate my residence. And yes, there are huge wide open spaces between here and there in the West - I like camping/hiking by myself, and have read a few too many stories about women on their own on the road or in the wilderness falling victim to sick, violent men.
Also, a few months back an old colleague of mine in Yuma was gunned down in his office on his last day prior to retirement, by the husband of a former divorce client. He was a sitting duck, not having a weapon in his possession.
The 2nd amendment guarantees my right to bear arms, and in Montana, my right to defend myself in the face of imminent threat of harm is pretty nearly absolute - both within and outside of my home.
So, why not?
Next up, I'll be investing in a good elk gun and starting to practice with it. I once qualified as US Army sharpshooter (in my JROTC days); though my vision is no longer quite so perfect, I expect I'll do well. I'll be applying for an elk tag in the spring, for next year's hunt. I'd like to get into target shooting on a regular basis, apart from hunting. It's a great release of tension, whilst also feeding my perfectionistic tendencies.
Yee-haw!
I ran through a few clips the other day; once I got used to the kick (damn, a lot of kick on such a light little weapon!) I did a great job clustering my shots at the center of mass. (Springfield!
) It's not a fun gun to shoot for any length of time and is not a target gun, but I plan to hit the range once a month to keep comfortable with using it, in case I ever need to.As to why I got the gun; I had a seriously mentally ill client with a history of sexual assault and other violent crime who became obsessed with me when I was working at the public defender's office. It woke me up to the risks in my profession, and in living in a society with sociopaths, psychopaths, et. al amongst us decent, law-abiding folks.
I'm a single woman living alone; my dog provides a pretty good early warning system, but if someone really wanted to hurt me, she wouldn't provide much defense pending arrival of law enforcement - assuming I was able to dial 911. My community is so small that it would be the easiest thing in the world for a determined defendant to locate my residence. And yes, there are huge wide open spaces between here and there in the West - I like camping/hiking by myself, and have read a few too many stories about women on their own on the road or in the wilderness falling victim to sick, violent men.
Also, a few months back an old colleague of mine in Yuma was gunned down in his office on his last day prior to retirement, by the husband of a former divorce client. He was a sitting duck, not having a weapon in his possession.
The 2nd amendment guarantees my right to bear arms, and in Montana, my right to defend myself in the face of imminent threat of harm is pretty nearly absolute - both within and outside of my home.
So, why not?
Next up, I'll be investing in a good elk gun and starting to practice with it. I once qualified as US Army sharpshooter (in my JROTC days); though my vision is no longer quite so perfect, I expect I'll do well. I'll be applying for an elk tag in the spring, for next year's hunt. I'd like to get into target shooting on a regular basis, apart from hunting. It's a great release of tension, whilst also feeding my perfectionistic tendencies.
Yee-haw!
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan
~ Carl Sagan
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...and before you know it, you'll be buying a truck!
Welcome to the Dark Side!
Welcome to the Dark Side!
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BSG, I am totally impressed. Your reasons are more than valid.
I have been hunting Elk for 20+ years, these days II usually hunt with a bow or muzzle loader, but for years I used a rifle. Lot's of folks will tell you you need a large caliber 7mm magnum or up, but I always used a 30-06 and it was just fine. Just about any caliber bigger than a 243 win will do. I would suggest a 308 win, it's accurate, good enough for snipers and less recoil than a 30-06 or 270 win.
As for the 380 ACP, its a gun for self protection, the recoil won't matter if you need to use it. And for CC, you want something that you will carry and is not too heavy. I think your choice is perfect.
I have been hunting Elk for 20+ years, these days II usually hunt with a bow or muzzle loader, but for years I used a rifle. Lot's of folks will tell you you need a large caliber 7mm magnum or up, but I always used a 30-06 and it was just fine. Just about any caliber bigger than a 243 win will do. I would suggest a 308 win, it's accurate, good enough for snipers and less recoil than a 30-06 or 270 win.
As for the 380 ACP, its a gun for self protection, the recoil won't matter if you need to use it. And for CC, you want something that you will carry and is not too heavy. I think your choice is perfect.
I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain
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Elk are beautiful creatures, let them live.
“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy.”
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If God didn't want us to eat them, he wouldn't make them taste like meat.
Really Elk is better than beef.
Really Elk is better than beef.
I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain