Handgun Review: Old Model Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt.
I've posted a review of the Old Model .45 Colt Ruger Vaquero here and in the Gun Reviews section. It was a beautiful pistol and fun to shoot. But, it was always inaccurate for me.
Handgun Review: Old Model Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt.
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When it comes to self-defense, there is no substitute for good judgment, maturity, and situational awareness. When I studied Cuong Nhu, the instructors stressed what they called the Five A's of Self Defense: Awareness, Alertness, Avoidance, Anticipation, and Action. I've explained them in this article:
The Five A's of Self-Defense If you are considering the purchase of a concealed carry handgun, you have a lot to think about. That's why I've posted a couple of articles on the matter.
How to Choose a Handgun for Concealed Carry It may be awhile before all of the facts surrounding the Trayvon Martin case are known. But, it certainly appears that the shooter, George Zimmerman, followed and sought out a conversation / confrontation with Trayvon. As a neighborhood watch volunteer and a concealed carry handgun permit holder, he did not have any special authority to stop Martin and he was not a cop. But, he wanted to be one. That's a dangerous kind of shooter to be.
Beware of the Cop Wannabe We've all seen the favorite gun bumper sticker:
"Gun Control is the ability to hit your target." In real life, in an atmosphere of firearms freedom, gun control is really self-control. Deciding to buy a firearm is a serious decision and mistakes with firearms have serious consequences. When you are thinking about buying a gun, you need to look in the mirror and assess whether you should really own a gun. Here are some reasons that you might not want to make that purchase: Seven Reasons Why You Shouldn't Have a Gun It's been a long time, been a long time, but I finally purchased a new firearm. It's a beautiful Henry .22 Lever Action Rifle.
Here is my review: Rifle Review: Henry .22 Lever Action Rifle It's been a long time, but I finally had a chance to get a new firearm - I bought a new .22 rifle at Walmart! It's a Henry Repeating Arms Lever Action .22. I'll be posting a review soon. But in the meantime, here is the story of how I brought it home:
Buying A Gun at Walmart I finally got a real Swiss Army knife. It's a traditionally red, Victorinox Tinker. It's a practical knife with the everyday things you need - screwdrivers, philips head screwdriver, wire stripper, long blade, short blade, can opener, bottle opener.
Knife Review: Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife I bought a new tactical knife a little while ago and I really like it for late night dog walking duties.
Knife Review: Kershaw 1550ST Blackout Folding Knife. I just completed a new creative project: A 16-month Calendar that shows the unspoiled beauty of Florida's Forgotten Coast. If you are interested in checking it out, search for "Before The Oil: Florida's Forgotten Coast 16-month Calendar" on Lulu.com.
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AuthorFor formal formal firearms training, I completed a Riflery Class at the University of Florida and qualified as a collegiate Marksman. Long, long ago in a galaxy not too far away, I earned a green belt with two brown stripes in the very practical martial art called Cuong Nhu. Archives
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