Good news, folks! I've got a three day weekend, and I'm starting it off right -- at the range! I'll be getting together with a few guys from work and sending a small portion of yesterday's paycheck downrange at roughly the speed of sound.*
For those who are not able to enjoy a few hours exercising your Second Amendment rights today, here's some websites to peruse.
Alphecca [who was kind enough to add me to his blogroll] highlights the courageous statements by the Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. People like Michael Moore will always whine and complain about the culture of guns in America. Where was Michael Moore in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina? Did he provide the unarmed citizens of the devasated areas with security? Via John Lott I found this piece in the San Fran Chronicle, rich with links that describe the fates of those who armed themselves, and those who didn't. I don't listen to the emotional appeals of those who fear guns, and I know that the gun control lobby will not be there to save me.
Bruce from mASS BACKWARDS focuses on a story where a homeowner fought back against an illiterate criminal. You'll have to read the link to see why I'm assuming the guy could not read. At a minimum, he misunderstood what the homeowner meant by "gun control." Keep an eye on Bruce's site; it's one of my favorites. After reading a few of the "Massachusetts Gun Control Success Stories" you will understand why he labels this incident a "happy ending." You'll also note the episode took place in gun friendly New Hampshire, rather than Massachusetts.
Finally, stop by and gawk at the September Playmate of the Month Triplets at American Dinosaur.
*For those who are curious, a 300 grain bullet from a .44 magnum with a 7 1/2 inch barrel has a muzzle velocity of approximately 1150 feet per second [scroll down for the chart].
1150 feet per second is roughly 784 miles per hour.
At 55°F [it's chilly today] the speed of sound is roughly 760 miles per hour.
I promise I won't get geeky like that again this weekend.
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