Five Guns I’ll Probably Never Own

On March 14, 2014 By Tom LindsayIn Self Defense4 Comments

I read this recently in two other places. Given that I have addressed the other side of the coin, here and here, I guess I can go the other way.

Here are my 5 that I’ll probably* avoid.

5. Any .380 Auto

I just don’t see the point. Cost and size are roughly equal to the 9mm, and it’s made on the same equipment as 9mm so the availability is always going to be at the mercy of the 9mm supply. I’m not looking for a micro mouse gun I can wear concealed with a bathing suit, and if I wanted a gun that would hurt my hand every time I shot it I would get a .500 Magnum.

4. M-1 Carbine

I already have a Ruger 10/22, so this niche is filled.

3. Any .40 SW

Unless I decide to migrate to Limited or Open in USPSA. But for now, my 9mm does fine.

2. Remington 700

I’m not a hunter, and I’m not a big fan of bolt action. I know they are really smooth and tack drivers, but I can use the money elsewhere.

And finally . . .

1. Any 1911

No surprise here. I can list my reasons . . .

I don’t have the need to re-holster while riding at full gallop. I don’t see paying double for my ammo, and carrying a third the number of rounds.

I’ll stop here.

* I won’t rule out any gun, especially if it’s a gift. Let’s say I won’t spend good money on these.

Rob Pincus for NRA Board of Directors

On March 12, 2014 By Tom LindsayIn NRA

Rob Pincus, firearms trainer and host of a number of shooting shows, has announced his candidacy as a write-in candidate for the NRA Board of Directors.

I have decided to throw my hat in the ring and run for the 76th Seat on the NRA Board of Directors! In order to qualify for this seat, which is voted on at the NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis this April, I need as many write in votes as possible as part of the General Election.
I strongly believe that a position on the NRA BoD will allow me to do more work to promote our rights and responsibilities related to firearms ownership!

You have until April 6th to get your ballot in. Historically, less than 10% of eligible voters participate… Let’s up the numbers and get those ballots in! Please spread the word!! #pincus4NRA

I am truly honored by the early support and encouragement that this announcement has brought in! I know that some of you have already sent your ballots in, but perhaps you know people who haven’t. Thanks Much!

I support Rob, and I plan to write him in, and I urge you to as well.

Rob is a staunch supporter of the right to keep and bear arms, and has made it his life’s work to see that we do so responsibly. He will bring that focus to the Board.

The last person I wrote in for the Board of Directors was Tom Selleck, who unfortunately didn’t receive enough votes to be elected. However, he did receive enough attention that the next year he was on the ballot, and was elected.

New Addition to the Blog Roll

On March 7, 2014 By Tom LindsayIn Blogs, Twitter

I started following Elizabeth Finch (@efinch) today, because of some comments she made about a new gun law under consideration here in Georgia. When I clicked through the link in her bio, I discovered a new blog, Bullets and Batter. It’s an interesting mix of shooting and cooking, both of which you know I enjoy, although I separate my blogs into this one and Bacon and Boomsticks.

Check it out!

Meet The Patron Saint of Handgunners

On February 27, 2014 By Tom LindsayIn RKBA, Self Defense2 Comments

Today is the Feast Day of Saint Gabriel Possenti, the patron Saint of handgunners.

Now, as a Baptist, I admit I don’t normally observe such days, or formal sainthood, for that matter. But I was introduced to St. Gabriel Possenti by David over at Musings Over a Pint. It was he, you may remember, who took a part of a post of mine and turned it into the Shooter’s Prayer that I have on the sidebar.

Take a moment today to click through to the St. Gabriel Possenti Shooters website, and explore the interesting story of this man of God. There you will see why he is our patron saint.

And take a moment today, as every day, to thank God for the freedom we have to protect ourselves, for His continued protection, and for the grace to deal with those who oppose both.