Guns and Ammo

I am not going to get into the Viginia Tech shooting at all. But, I am going to get into the right to own and bear arms. Some people say it is our God given right to own guns. Maybe. Maybe not.

I think "maybe" because a long time ago a famous couple got kicked out of a garden. How bad do you have to screw-up to get kicked out of a garden? Another story, another time. So, after that, everything changed. The guys picked up sticks and stones. Weapons anyone? Then they progressed to clubs and spears. Then they progressed to metals and had swords and shields and bow and arrows and you name it. I think everyone had some variation of these all through history. You gonna hunt or fight? You're gonna do both.

Then they got smarter and invented black powder which is used as gun powder. Then they invented "rifles" and "handguns" that used the powder and lead balls. These firearms were tweaked and improved upon over the years so that we have some might fine rifles and handguns. But, anyway, everyone who was anyone at all, had one or more to satisfy their hunting needs and self protection and protection of their family. Maybe not a God given right, but it is a right to own firearms.

Do you know what month is 'Buy a Firearm Month'? Well, if you don't, I'll tell you. It's January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Those are the 'Buy a Firearm Months'. Then there is the 'Buy a Firearm Day'. Those days are the first weekend of every month not listed in the 'Buy a Firearm Month'. Well, what about ammo you ask. Simple. Every day is 'Buy Ammo Day'.

So, If you don't have a firearm (why not?), you better get one. Great for self preservation and they do make some nice family heirlooms. And guys, teach your wives and daughters how to handle a firearm. It could save theirs and their family's lives.

Some people are scared to death of firearms. Catch your breath and hold on. These people are scared because of ignorance. A firearm is nothing but a mechanical device. Thats right, just a mechanical device, no electricity or other electronics that can make them confusing. Just simple mechanics. There are buttons or little levers to open these things up. You open it up and insert a bullet and close it again. Gun is loaded and in the case of some rifles, it is ready to shoot. Put the saftey on. Now, you better be scared, and I mean everyone. No time for carelessness now.

Handguns and some rifles need to be cocked at this time before you can shoot. Same procedure, put the safety on. When you are ready to shoot; ease the safety off, aim at your target, and gently squeeze the trigger. BANG!!! You did it. See how easy that was. Nothing to fear but ignorance of the operation of a firearm. Now you can control any situation where someone intent on doing some harm can be stopped. Talk about equal rights! This is the equalizer.

Remember, practice, practice, practice.