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by Blackhawk
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ARKANSAS!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3276

Re: ARKANSAS!!!!!!!!!

Hagler, I am here to stay my friend. Too much stuff in Mississippi!!! Art Glad to have another gun nut in Arkansas. With help this state firearms people need to pull together to get our legislatures on the page we want them on. I think the only Republican senator is Mike Ross, over the Pope county ...
by Blackhawk
Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Rules of Engagement
Replies: 20
Views: 2398

Re: OT - Rules of Engagement

:lol: :lol:

Great Post YK!

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - School District Approves Carry by Teachers
Replies: 19
Views: 1644

Re: POLITICS - School District Approves Carry by Teachers

God Bless Texas!

See you Longhorns on the field Sept 13th. (Secertly I've always liked Texas but that stops when we face each other on the field!)

A Razorback Fan.
by Blackhawk
Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Empolyment/Job Board Rant
Replies: 20
Views: 1833

Re: OT - Empolyment/Job Board Rant

Meh. I'm over 8 years now "not getting what I want" - i.e. a job that actually pays me enough to keep Sallie Mae off my back - mostly because, despite having the much vaunted and criminally over-sold, bait & switch "bachelor's degree" the only "experience" I have i...
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *OT* I Can't Do This
Replies: 21
Views: 1873

Re: *OT* I Can't Do This

Finally!

Study the pattern for just a minute.

Hint: You don't always have to jump a frog to get the pattern setup correctly.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *OT* I Can't Do This
Replies: 21
Views: 1873

Re: *OT* I Can't Do This

I actually did this some time back but for the life of me I can't do it now. :evil:
by Blackhawk
Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: The sissification and fattening of American Kids..
Replies: 26
Views: 2791

Re: POLITICS: The sissification and fattening of American Kids..

Not only that but in today society everyone is a winner. No one comes in second or third, they all get a trophy etc.... Blah! When I was kid you came in second or more it made me want to try harder to beat'em the next time. I started playing football and basketball in 4th grade. By the time I was in...
by Blackhawk
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Texans seem to have a good governor
Replies: 18
Views: 2064

Re: POLITICS - Texans seem to have a good governor

mescalero1 wrote:I don't think the Texans want to trade!

I don't blame them, I wouldn't either. :wink:
by Blackhawk
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ARKANSAS!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3276

Re: ARKANSAS!!!!!!!!!

Welcome from central Arkansas.

Johny
by Blackhawk
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator. UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 1461

Re: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator. UPDATE

In short, a waste of my time.

Not that I thought I would change his mind but he is the first politican I've ever talked with. And he fit the role very well.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Texans seem to have a good governor
Replies: 18
Views: 2064

Re: POLITICS - Texans seem to have a good governor

I don't know anything about the man but what I have heard about Texas law I would welcome that man to my home state. Arkansas does not have a Castle Doctrine. We do not have Open Carry. We do have more Democrats than Republicans. I'd welcome the Texan in a heartbeat! I'd even go so far as to give tw...
by Blackhawk
Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -Surge At Home?
Replies: 20
Views: 2447

Re: POLITICS -Surge At Home?

When & where does the next Tea Party take place?

The US Constitution is open to more interpetation(sp) now than it has ever been. I for one am getting sick and tired of our leaders from local to national levels.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator. UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 1461

Re: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator.

One thing I find is that they assume three things we need to correct: 1. the debate is NOT a trade-off between 'safe streets' and 'convenience to sportsmen' This puts them on the MORAL high ground. You need to tactfully educate them that those two are NOT in ANY way contrary goals. Generally, the '...
by Blackhawk
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator. UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 1461

Re: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator.

My problem I'm running into is getting that one question just right. I've narrow the topic down to 2nd amendment. The issue I've decided to cover. The Pickering Amendment. As per Gun Owners of America. (For zip code 72110 under Vic Snyder.) http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm Denying the individua...
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Changed?
Replies: 48
Views: 5273

Re: What Changed?

Ok, I haven't read Keith in a very long time.

Only thing I have to stick too then would be the point of my first post. Technology changes making changes in the materials we have and how we use them. IE bigger & faster = better by todays standards, even to the point of overkill.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Changed?
Replies: 48
Views: 5273

Re: What Changed?

Another example may be the 44 Mag vs the 45 Colt issue. Didn't Elmer Keith choose the 44 Spl because of the balloon head cases being weaker in the 45 Colt? If he'd would have had todays cases he may have been creator of the 454 instead of Dick Casuall.
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Changed?
Replies: 48
Views: 5273

Re: What Changed?

Technology has improved. And dare I say situations have changed. Therefore materials and markets have changed around it. My 2 cents is that at the beginning of the 1900's the gun industry was on the cusp of the breakover point as the start of todays market. The '06 was still new. The 270 came along ...
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Border Update
Replies: 27
Views: 2825

Re: POLITICS - Border Update

IIRC, the money flowing into Mexico each year exceeded the total cost of the war on terror. http://www.immigrationcounters.com/index.html Add to that total the war on drugs and size different is even greater. Next thing we need to do is repeal NAFTA. Add then some. But then again I still find the &...
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator. UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 1461

Re: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator.

Thank you gentlemen for the post. I plan to have questions on paper along with any material need to give/convey the point of facts. IF I do indeed go. I don't think I'll change his mind but there may be someone close by that does not completely understand what the man stands for or has voted against...
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator. UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 1461

Poltics - Need Q&A Advice for face to face w/Senator. UPDATE

My US Rep, Senator Vic Snyder, is coming to my area for Q&A on August 13th. I'm thinking about taking off work to go and discuss 2nd Amendment issues with him. 1. HB1027 - Stand Your Ground which is Arkansas's version of the Castle Doctrine. 2. The issue of open carry here in Arkansas. Here is h...
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Life Membership
Replies: 12
Views: 1333

Re: NRA Life Membership

Good for you. Can't change something unless your part of it. I finally set my life membership up on autodebit so I can't forget to pay my dues now.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns

Jerry,

Please do. We need all the help in this state we can get. My senator, Vic Snyder, is going to be in my town August 13th. I'm thinking about taking a day off to go and talk to him. This is one of the issues I want to discuss with him.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mule humor
Replies: 16
Views: 1793

Re: Mule humor

Doc Hudson wrote:
azzhandler wrote:Ive been a mule lover most my life, get a good one the 1st time, youll never go back to horses,... :wink:

You know of course that sounds dirty.
:lol:
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Surgery
Replies: 12
Views: 899

Re: OT Surgery

TedH wrote:
game keeper wrote:Well done Mutt! Glad to hear you're on the mend. :D :D :D
+1 :D
+2. Take care and take it easy for a while.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would YOU do?
Replies: 24
Views: 2894

Re: What would YOU do?

The guy at the shop is in the business to make money, so he tried to hump the guy. If you jump on what he passed up because of his demonstrated greed/business accumen, then why should you feel bad for being smarter than him? I would have caught the guy in the parking lot if he had something I wante...
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - mountain land
Replies: 39
Views: 4033

Re: OT - mountain land

I didn't think I had it in my favorites but I did. Here is the link.

http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/landsale/otc/index.cfm

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - mountain land
Replies: 39
Views: 4033

Re: OT - mountain land

OSOK,

Go for it! Colorado is a beautiful state.

Also, as a side note someone posted some land that was available in Alaska not too long ago. Maybe they'll chime in and share the link.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns

I have been discussing this topic around the office and you'd be surprised at how many people will say they don't want to sign it cause they do want "bad guys" to be carrying a gun openly. I've tried to be a voice of reason but some just don't want to hear such logic. I'd rather know a fig...
by Blackhawk
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns

BTT.

Please pass along to any folk that you know in Arkansas. Only 68 signatures so far. :? :oops: :(

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - I could sell hotdogs at Chcago Pro Gun events...
Replies: 9
Views: 1402

Re: HUMOR - I could sell hotdogs at Chcago Pro Gun events...

Off Topic: You sure couldn't use it at any function involving public school students; even a line-drawing that 'resembled' a gun has gotten students expelled and forced to undergo 'violence councelling.' :evil: Glad to say that I have a 3 yr old that has been reported making the "gun" sign...
by Blackhawk
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - The Brit's Want Their Guns Back!
Replies: 17
Views: 1839

Re: Politics - The Brit's Want Their Guns Back!

Those who trade liberty for security have neither. The Brits are learning that the hard way. I hope and pray they get their rights back. As a side note. My neighbor came by yesterday as I was out mowing my yard. He is 67 and I'm 35. We got to talking about political gun views. I was glad to hear hi...
by Blackhawk
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

POLITICS - Arkansas Petition For Open Carry Of Handguns

Found this on the rugerforum and thought I would share w/those from Arkansas that may not visit that site.

Please review, sign and pass along.

http://www.petitiononline.com/ARPFOCOH/petition.html

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOT- Killin' Time...
Replies: 33
Views: 3476

Re: TOT- Killin' Time...

Very nice!

+1 on the new job interest.

Oh, as a side note. You may want to add a trident on front and sell'em to us frog giggers. :wink:

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Obama in Afghanistan, not a joke
Replies: 22
Views: 1902

Re: OT: Obama in Afghanistan, not a joke

He is the mass media darling. That is it plain and simple. The media of today has a political agenda and Obama is part of it. Whenever my Dad and I talk politics usually comes up and there isn't a day that goes by when he'll comment about how can such a man with no experience and left wing ideologi...
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Obama in Afghanistan, not a joke
Replies: 22
Views: 1902

Re: OT: Obama in Afghanistan, not a joke

rjohns94 wrote:"All hat & no cattle". :D :D +1
:D +2.
by Blackhawk
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LUCKY TO BE ALIVE, SURVIVED ROLLOVER INTO CANAL
Replies: 35
Views: 2734

Re: LUCKY TO BE ALIVE, SURVIVED ROLLOVER INTO CANAL

Good to hear your ok and you got your glasses back. But I'd make him replace the hat. A good hat is hard to beat. A guy that will dump you in the ditch should not be. :twisted:

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
Replies: 61
Views: 6748

Re: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?

Glad someone asked. I didn't know either.

Think I've got it narrowed down to either a S&W M60 or SP101, both with 3" barrels. Thinking along the lines of the SP but still haven't come up with a good crossdraw system to carry either one of'em. Crossdraw IWB is hard to find.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
Replies: 61
Views: 6748

Re: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?

Dave,

Thank you for the link.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My birthday present arrived about 2 hours late...
Replies: 33
Views: 4018

Re: My birthday present arrived about 2 hours late...

Congratulations Kanuck!!! One of GOD's greatest gifts are children!

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
Replies: 61
Views: 6748

Re: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?

After thinking about this alot over the weekend it seems that clothing is one major factor in what can and can't be carried. I've given consideration to try and start wearing a BDU type pants. I get away with jeans, a polo/collared shirt with work boots or a loafer style shoe at work so a BDU style ...
by Blackhawk
Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
Replies: 61
Views: 6748

Re: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?

Haycock,

How do you carry your S&W 36? Holster and position?

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
Replies: 61
Views: 6748

Re: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?

I was wondering how most carry a small revolver. Is in the front or back pocket fairly common practice? Obviously(sp) dependent on model but a hammerless revolver would seem to work. Thinking of that I wonder if it would work on a smaller guy. I stand 5'5" and weight 165lbs. My jeans are usuall...
by Blackhawk
Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you/do you hunt with your leverguns?
Replies: 69
Views: 7546

Re: Can you/do you hunt with your leverguns?

I only have three leveractions, all will be in the camp with me this year. I just wished I had more time to shoot them before going out.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?
Replies: 61
Views: 6748

OT: Small Carry Gun - What do recommend?

Thinking about asking for a small carry gun for Christmas. I currently carry an XD9 and would consider somthing smaller. I had a M85 for a short while some years back but traded it in on a 1895G. Picked up a G36 the other day in the gunshop and liked the feel of the semiauto. Also like the feel of t...
by Blackhawk
Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT McCain - Obbma Tax Plans
Replies: 12
Views: 1394

Re: OT McCain - Obbma Tax Plans

Here is a source that gives a comparison. It all seems greek to me.

http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxtopic ... matrix.cfm

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY - Things to make you go Hmmmmm.
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

Re: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY - Things to make you go Hmmmmm.

i think that if there are more hillaries and obamas in this nations future leaders...we're scre#@d. we'll all have to put on our little blue jump suits, report to a central transportation depot every morning to be transported to a location, in a eco-friendly economical transport of some sort, where...
by Blackhawk
Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Watch the ACLU get a new one ripped over Heller..
Replies: 10
Views: 924

Re: POLITICS - Watch the ACLU get a new one ripped over Heller..

OI = Levergunner News Man. :D :wink: Keep up the good work. You're keeping me informed when I don't have time to surf the net.

I can't stand the ACLU! Nuff said on that.

Johnny
by Blackhawk
Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Churches & Guns:
Replies: 24
Views: 4310

Re: POLITICS - Churches & Guns:

I could go for the shotgun but really wouldn't want to put his job on the line or get him in any legal trouble. Sure the cheif made the right call. I would have made the same call as well. But why risk my life and my childrens future to have a dad around w/o the ability to defend oneself? Maybe a vo...