Montana skydiving plane crash kills 5

It's a shame nobody onboard had a para-...wait...what?

Just callin' it like I'm seein' it

Looks like this church is getting ready to either get sued, a Justice Department investigation, or blown up.

Even odds as to which one comes first.

Bullet Hose

We came about this little gem after detaining a collection of Iraqi oil and pipeline security folk who were conducting illegal shakedown checkpoints out in the hinterlands. In the process of cataloguing their equipment the scribing NCO described the MG3 as some sort of Star Wars blaster rifle, and so it’s true nature went undiscovered until I happened to see it propped up against the wall in the supply room, whereupon I discerned the true nature of this fine piece of warmongery.

Star Wars Blaster rifle. Now THAT'S funny. Largely because copies of the MG42 (The MG3 is a modernized MG42, firing .308) and other German weapons like the broomhandle Mauser were used in Star Wars and also because it shows just how much Star Wars has permeated our daily lexicon.

Did a little looking around on You Tube and found this video of some fellas having fun with an MG3 like the one described in the story linked above. This puppy is definitely on my list of weapons to shoot if I ever get a chance to get my hands on one!

Just a little something from Fred

I got this sent to me and thought I would share. I really wish Fred would finally throw his hat in the ring.

YouTube - Pulp Fiction F**king Short Version

Clearly not safe for work, home, or any other public f**king place. Not to be watched without headphones or a sense of humor.

HT to The Girl. I understand that she kisses her mother with that mouth.

I never realized how much they use that word in that movie.

'Mickey Mouse' promotes jihad

Religion of Peace update.

Palestinian children are being entertained and indoctrinated on television by a Mickey Mouse-knockoff who teaches them to fight for Israel's destruction and Islam's domination over the entire world.

Al-Aqsa TV, run by the Palestinian Territories ruling party Hamas, features a squeaky-voiced Mickey Mouse look-alike named Farfur in the weekly children's program "Tomorrow's Pioneers."

And:

Farfur tells children they must pray in the mosque five times a day until there is "world leadership under Islamic leadership."

I'm sure this is just a perfectly harmless TV show and that we in the west are clearly mis-interpreting what these holy fellows are telling us.

What's next? The jihadiis using a likeness of Captain Kangaroo? Ernie and Bert (oh wait, they're gay so the muslims wouldn't use them...), Cat in the Hat?

Governor Rick Perry Says Guns are Good. Go Rick!

I've avoided weighing in on this topic, mostly because I've been so entertained by the pro/con arguments that have been batted about the airwaves and InterWebs. Let's see if I can break down the pro and con stances:

Pro (link to newspaper editorial here):

CHL holders must pass more stringent criminal background checks than law enforcement officers in Texas. They are fingerprinted. They are held to a higher standard with respect to accountability in the use of deadly force, and the class they must take and pass points that out and reinforces it over and again. They must pass a rudimentary shooting test. CHL holders often know CHL law better than most LEOs [sorry - I mean NO disrespect, but that's true story, based on a REAL argument with a REAL LEO. I won.]. In other words, CHL holders are the GOOD guys, the ones you want around when a bad guy wades in with mayhem on his mind. They are NOT going to have gunfights in the street, they are NOT going to be irresponsible in the use of their firearms, and why? Because they KNOW the consequences of their actions. CHL holders are NOT the problem.

Con (Another link to newspaper editorial here):

OH MY GOD, NO!!! This is a horrible idea! Children are allowed to carry guns in school? That's crazy! Guns in churches and hospitals? Nuts! Guns in a strip club? Well, that's just nutty! Rick Perry is an idiot for bringing this up! No wonder 2/3 of all Texans voted against him last election!!! This is madness! Think of the children!

Almost to the letter, I have read these exact same arguments in the various forums for airing one's opinion. Pro = rational arguments, and Con = emotional reactions.

Let's break it down a little, and try to be rational, okay (I know, liberal friends, this is a stretch, but let's give it shot - oh, sorry)? Children and criminals (felons) cannot possess firearms, much less get a CHL. That knocks out most arguments right there. It's the 21 and over citizen that is eligible for a CHL. You have to pay money, take a course, pass a firearms test, and wait about 60 days to get your license. You learn the laws, because YOUR penalty is stiffer than those without a CHL for some transgressions (or it seems that way - they can take your license away, and remove your carry privilege). In other words, not just any Tom, Dick, or Jane can legally carry a gun in the Great State of Texas.

As for churches and hospitals, guess what? It's already legal for a CHL holder to carry in these places, UNLESS they are given proper notification (vis-a-vis PC 30.06) to the contrary. Surprised? So are most who are ignorant of Texas law.

Here's the bottom line: if you don't have a problem with a LEO carrying in public places, you needn't worry about a CHL holder doing likewise. Think about it this way - if you're in harm's way, what's better? A 911 call, or a firearm in hand? The 911 call will only tell the police where to find your body.

Mavs Suck!

Listening to the talking heads this year, the Mavs were already the NBA champs. After all, last year they were a pleasant surprise making the finals only to lose it... This year they were expected to take it all and with the best record in the NBA they looked to be a shoe in.

BUT.

They sucked ass. First time in a 7 game series that the last seeded team beat the first seeded team. Watching the games, it was clear that the Warriors just flat out wanted it more. When the big German went 1 for 10 from the field last night in the first half I went to bed - because it was clear an ass whipping was on its way.

And that's what they got. All the talk about Dirk for MVP means squat because as of now, he's the Payton Manning of the NBA. Tears it up during the regular season and a whole lotta nuthin' in the playoffs.

All I can say is I'm glad I didn't lose any sleep in the ass whipping last night.

Mars heating up

Obviously, Haliburton, Dick Cheney and Rummey have been conducting secret projects beneath the surface of Mars which is causing the same degree of global warming on Mars that is happening on Earth...

Yeah, that's it.

Run Fred Run

I really hope Senator Thompson runs for President. As it says in the article, none of the other Republican candidates are making me feel warm and fuzzy.

Some weekend fun

While our erstwhile blogfather was at home lounging about his swimming pool, a couple of us actually got out and did some shooting....

Hillary a cunning linguist?

Yes, dear readers, the Hildabeast has stated that she slips into jive whenever she's speaking to black audiences because she's qualified to be the nation's first "mulilingual" president.

I shouldn't have to remind you what the penalty for a white Republican man talking in jive would be....

Natural pearls sell for $7.1 million

$7.1M for a pearl necklace? Wonder what a Cleveland Steamer or a Brown Clown goes for?

Attacked by beans?

Typically around these parts, when someone attacks someone else with beans it's a chemical attack, why would anyone want to actually throw the beans? I mean, it's common to order a coupla extra sides of refried beans as a means of self defense.

Depending on which of my dear friends it is, I think I'd much rather be hit by the flying beans than the chemical version.

By the way, Hugh Grant is a ninny.

let you know when there will be the summer - SUMMERMETER.COM

A new Internet meme. Let you know when there will be the summer.

Gun Control is Bullshit

I cannot believe that this was produced and shown on Showtime TV. Utterly stunned.

Watch all three segments, and make sure to pay extra close attention to the first coupla of minutes on #3, in light of recent events it's rather prophetic.

Rated R for language.

Miami Vice

One of the best ever quick draws on TV. Jim Zubiena was a big time shooter back in the day and his draw is for real. Compare this to the pathetically slow Tom Cruise draw in Collateral and you'll see a draw from someone who knows what he's doing and someone who's acting...

Now THAT's Tactical

Porta's Cat wrote last week about things that just aren't true. As usual, he made a lot of sense.

In my perusing of the Internet, I came back across a website which shall go largely un-named because I would hate like hell for anyone to actually go there and think this fellow was some sort of expert.

Enter this clip:

Now, if you paid attention, you'll notice the fellow pulling the trigger barely gets his hit ON PAPER (but not ON TARGET) with his first round, and from all appearances, yanked his second round off and to the left of the entire freaking target. At about 2 yards. I'll tell you right now - that's pathetic. This fellow takes the position that if you LOOK tactical - then you must know how to shoot. He's got two guns on his body. He's wearing BDUs. But he can't shoot.

For more learning, let's observe this clip:

A few points of interest here.

First, anyone who is teaching defensive shooting that tells you to just stand there and blow rounds downrange is going to get you killed. Period. You damn well better be able to shoot and move, preferably laterally.

Second, do you really think in an urban environment, surrounded by houses, children, neighbors, etc that you want to do this sort of shooting? As proven in clip 1, he's not hitting jack sheeeit. Where do you think all those rounds going downrange are going to impact? You'd damn well better be able to account for every stinking shot that leaves your weapon. And the only way to do that is to actually be watching the little bump on the front of the barrel or have the muzzle pressed right up against the bad guy.

Third, the tactical scan. Next to the tactical reload, that has to be one of the all time stupidest, dumb assed thing I've seen the tactical trainers teach. That works great when you're scanning PAPER targets to see if you've hit it or not. I mean, really, let's think about this for a second... if you are shooting at someone who means you bodily harm and they're still coming at you, what are you going to do, stop and scan or keep shooting?

The other problem I've seen with about 99.9% of shooters who do the tactical scan in practice or at matches is that THEY DON'T ACTUALLY SEE! I have seen shooters scan targets that are completely missing holes, or scan steel that's still standing up - without re-engaging the target! What's the point, I wonder, except it looks like you're a tactical MoFo. If you're going to look, freaking SEE!

So, just because it's on the internets doesn't mean it's true! And if you figure out how to get to this bozo's website, buyer beware!

Two Secret Service officers injured at White House

Here's a little story from last week that I found entertaining....

"It appears that at approximately 2:10 p.m. (1810 GMT) there was an accidental discharge of a service issued weapon, which occurred inside the Southwest Gate at a security post near the White House," Blackford said.

I wonder how that new job in BFE, Alaska is going for the individual responsible for the ND....

Alec Baldwin's Threatening Message to Daughter

Everybody gets frustrated with their kids, but to speak like this to a child is just deplorable. Time and time again, Alec Baldwin has shown the type of person he really is. He is a piece of shit.