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“Women on Target” application now available!
There is still time to get your application in for this years event (June 1st, 2013) Final determination of attendees will be by April 15th.
Download the form and take it along with your payment to Tri-County Sportsmen’s League in Saline to submit your registration.
Preference will be given to new and low experience shooters, as well as people that have NOT attended a previous “Women on Target” event.
March 2013 TriggerTalk Article: Gun Ban Mania!
Last month I put off the writing about gun legislation. The media was in a frenzy about the school shootings in CT, Diane Feinstein was threatening to introduce her Gun Ban plan for 2013, and New York Governor Cuomo was in a hurry to make New York State’s laws the toughest in the country.
I thought if I waited a month maybe some of this would sort itself out. Maybe there would be an honest look at some of the other contributors to not only these highly publicized multiple shootings, but also the routine violence we are seeing in cities like Detroit and Chicago.
Well here we are a month later; the President just took the opportunity during the “State of the Union” speech to campaign for gun control with a backdrop of supporters and victims, while you and I are again being treated like a Pariah, a scourge of society.
If it feels like every anti-gun person is jumping on the bandwagon, you are not wrong. A review of media stories since the shooting in CT shows an 8 to 1 ratio of stories demonizing guns and gun owners; versus positive stories about firearms.
Almost daily, liberal lawmakers are introducing legislation hoping to make their new gun law tougher than the last. There are 157 types of guns banned and magazine capacities limits: first 10 rounds , then 7 now 5. One even suggested a magazine capacity of 1, a single round in the chamber and one in the mag effectively making the gun a “Two Shooter”.
Two Missouri state reps introduced legislation that would require gun owners to hand over “Assault Weapons” to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 90 days or become a felon. Similar bills are under consideration in a half dozen other states; although most are not likely to pass and would be challenged in court if they did pass.
With all rifles involved in only 3% of shootings, and so-called “Assault Weapons” in even less, why are they doing this? This number is less than the percentage of murders committed with hammers and other blunt objects.
The reason being that this action is a “first step.” The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban (AWB) did nothing to lessen gun violence and neither would this one. However, there will be Anti-gun Liberal law makers on record as voting for this ban, and pro-gun Conservatives on record as voting it down. The next time there is a horrific shooting, and there will be a next time, these votes will be trotted out along with all the usual array of victims and “experts” to hold the pro-gun people responsible. This will continue until the real contributors to this violence are addressed.
Where is the legislation on mental health reporting and the effects of psychotropic drugs? Links between violence in movies, videos games and how they influence young people. How do we restore the positive family influence that teaches morals, responsibility and the value of life to a culture lacking respect for others?
Where is the crackdown on violent offenders that are let loose in society with little or no punishment? FBI data shows that Chicago had 1,893 shootings in 2012, and only 6% (116) were actually prosecuted for the crimes. That record is no deterrent at all; most of these shooters know they have almost no chance of being caught.
Recently William Lansdowne, San Diego Police Chief stated:
”If the lawmakers play it right, Americans can be completely disarmed within a generation”
There is no mistake, this is their intent. You are not to be trusted with firearms because they know what is best for you.
Please visit these sites to see how you can help:
www.supportsecondamendment.com/
Next Month: My “Bucket List” of Guns
March 23rd Show
Great Show Saturday! -Show files are now up on the Podcast page
We had Internet callers from Danville, IL and Long Island New York:
John From Danville shared info on his latest purchase, a Springfield Armory “Range Officer” Model 1911
Bill from Long Island paused to listen to the show on his way to the range. He expressed concern with all the new regulations facing gun owners in New York.
We discussed with Bill NY Governor Cuomo’s handling of his new 7 round mag limitation and the fact that there are no 7 round mags available for most modern handguns. His is solution to have people “Promise” not to load more than 7 rounds in a ten round mag! I am sure the robbers, home invaders, mass murder’s and rapists will agree to that! Is he counting on honor among thieves?
American Heritage Girls in an air rifle class at Tri-County Sportsmen’s League
In the second segment, Gary Knechtel joined us to talk about American Heritage Girls, a scouting organization for girls. Faith based with strong support for the Outdoors, Patriotism Gary described an Air Rifle program that exposes your girls to the enjoyment of the shooting sports. Gary Also discussed his involvement with the local NRA organization and upcoming events.
Early in the show I mentioned the gross over reaction to firearms in this country and the attempt to demonize guns and gun owners. In reference to an incident that occurred last week where a young boy was expelled for biting his “Pop Tart” into the shape of a gun, I jokingly crafted a toaster pastry into a 7.62 Strawberry Assault Pastry with a 30 Sprinkle Mag. The results of which can be seen below.
Please note that each Assault Pastry contains 205 calories so it should not be long before NY Mayor Bloomberg bans them for being dangerous as well as causing obesity.
We also talked about a father that took a picture of his proud son receiving a .22 Rifle for his 11th Birthday that he posted on his Facebook page prompting a visit from Child Protective Services to investigate a report that a child “may” have access to a gun and ammunition.
The stories hit close to home when a caller from Chelsea describes a discussion the had with Ed the Chelsea Police Chief. The “Chief” explained they would have to investigate if they had a similar report and would be justified in trying to determine what wrong with the child. Why did he bite his toaster pastry into the shape of a gun? Was there violence in his past? Is he being abused?
Perhaps the “Chief” can’t remember being a young boy and playing Cops and Robbers, or Cowboys and Indians?
What has happened to common sense in this Country?
P.S. it’s Sunday evening, just got back from the range. A little cold and windy but was having fun sighting in a Red Dot on an AR at 100 yards and plinking at broken clays in the sand of the backstop. Used two mags that are veterans of Afghanistan, Fired 60 rounds , boy that feels nice, but rationing the the 5.56 to the bare minimum to stay current. Then off to the pistol range for a M1895 Nagant revolver action (yes I know it is an ugly gun). Next 50 rounds of .38 Special and 50 rounds or .357 Magnum in the S&W 586, topped off by 250 rounds of .22 on the steel plate racks.
What a fun afternoon!
Till next week, Safe Shooting!
Dick
March 16th Show
An hour was just too short to talk about eveything I planned for today’s show! I will save the politics and gun legislation discussions for next week.
This week we talked about large bore revolvers, and fun shooting events.
Several listeners called to ask about “Women on Target”, a special women’s only event.
In studio guest, Sarah Tellas explained the purpose of “Women on Target” and invited listeners to participate. Sarah and her Mother (Renee) have led the event at Tri-County Sportmen’s League in Saline, MI for the past six years and shared some of the enjoyable experiences with listeners.
There are several “Women on Target” events each year in south east Michigan, please check the NRA Women’s instructional clinic tab to find a “Women on Target” event near you.
NRA – Women’s Instructional Clinics
If you would like to attend the one at Tri-County Sportsmen’s League on June 1st this year, please contact Sarah at: tcslwot@yahoo.com
Applications will be accepted starting April 1st, and typically sell out within 3 days.
More photos of last years event can be found at:
2012 Women on Target at Tri-County Sportsmen’s League
In the last segment Bill Pinon from Ann Arbor Arms calls in to discuss recent legislation related to changes in the procedure for Michigan residents to purchase a pistol.
E-mail me at dick@triggertalkradio.com with you questions and comments
March 9th Show
The Podcasts for the March 9th show are up for your listening pleasure!
A busy week: the anti-gun people are out in full force with Diane Feinstein telling us that it is legal to hunt humans with high capacity mags and School systems expelling kids for biting their Pop Tarts into the shape of a gun.
What has happened to common sense in America?
A 17 year old is told to remove his Marine Corps shirt because it has an emblem showing crossed rifles, and an 8 year old has to remove “Green Army Men” from his birthday cupcakes.
Have these anti-gun people gone mad? What threat to the other students is a Pop Tart, a T-Shirt with a Marine Corps Logo, or a 1 inch tall plastic “Army Man”?
Years ago we played “Cop and Robbers”, Cowboys and Indians” and we did not experience this sort of shootings. Perhaps it was because morals were taught and people respected other individuals and their rights. We did not have extremely violent movies and video games desensitizing people to senseless acts of violence.
I recall in Junior High School bringing a rifle stock into Industrial Arts (Shop) class to refinish the stock. Today the whole town would be in “lock down” because of a piece of wood that posed no threat to anyone.
Access to guns was much greater in the 50’s and 60″s. I couldn’t wait to get the new Sears Catalog to look at the guns that we could order and have delivered directly to our home. Today this is no longer possible, background checks and other requirements make it harder to buy firearms, yet these senseless shootings occur.
What has changed:
- Lack of Morals,
- Lack of Respect,
- Lack of Family influence,
- Lack of Training?
- Lack of enforcement for laws already on the books.
What is this new push for Gun Control really about?
On Saturday we took calls on handloading and ammunition availability. One caller was interested in the requirements for changing his address on a CPL license and a High Powershooter was concerned about a possible interaction between recoil and his implanted Defibrillator/Pacemaker
Listen to Saturday’s show on the podcast page and e-mail me at dick@triggertalkradio.com
March 2nd Show
We are all familiar with the large national gun owners groups such as the NRA, SAF, and GOA, but just as important are the State and local organizations.
During Saturday’s second segment (11:15 a.m.) we will be talking with Steve Dulan. Steve is a Director with the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO), the largest state gun owners organization in the Nation!
Steve will talk with us about how the MCRGO through legislation, education and litigation helps to ensure our state gun rights are are not infringed upon.
I have been an MCRGO member for a number of years and find their mailings and website to be a very valuable source for information that every gun owner should know.
If you have questions please call us at 734-822-1600
February 23rd 2013 Show
On Saturday’s show we talked about the continuing negative press coverage and constant demonization of gun owners.
Comcast is called out for refusing to air commercials related to firearm equipment manufacturers while continuing to air violent shows that glorify illegal and violent gun usage.
Anti gun messages in our educational system, when a Texas teacher requests students write an essay about what they did on the weekend and then refuses to grade two papers that mention guns. He gives the students a ZERO or the option to redo the paper with an acceptable topic.
Tom Munson – Vice President of Sales and Market for Trijicon – located in Wixom Michigan join us for two segments and talked about the many products offered to both the military and civil markets. We covered the design and development of the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), the Accupoint hunting scopes and Trijicon’s new Bow sites all using illuminated reticles to aid the shooter. Tom also talked about new technology currently developed for the military but soon to be available for the consumer that will help the hunter by calculating a sighting solution internally in the scope for distance and wind inputs.
Caller Robert from Ypsilant talked about the history of marksmanship in the military, and the different types of firearms used by the early military and citizen militia’s.
We covered a few more guns on our “Bucket list”