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I don't care how legal it is, it's a very stupid thing to do! All it is doing is fueling the Brady Bunch to scream even louder how gun laws are endangering us all! If you want to make a political point, write something witty on a placard and hold it up for all to see. This bozo has done us more harm than good...I have yet to see any positive press coverage concerning this.

Harumph accepted, but you watch your ass! Cheers! M2

Hoss Johnson is right! Here are a few to get things going... Cheers! M2 Couldn't resist... Yep... I can't stop... There's a bunch here

Well, here's the pic... You can make your own poster!

An update for those who are considering shooting at Camp Bullis in NW San Antonio. A few of us learned the hard way yesterday to remember to call before going out, as the range was closed when I got there. For me it isn't a big deal, as I live about ten minutes away; but if you are driving from Randolph or some other distance, remember to give them a quick call before leaving. Their numbers are (210) 295-7529/7577. Also, there was a fire on one of the ranges yesterday that burned 100 acres of the camp. When it was reported on the news last night, the camp spokesman attributed it to the rifle qualification that was going on at that specific range. He claimed the grass is so dry that it may have been caused by a bullet ricocheting off a rock which caused a spark. I have my doubts, as I drove by that group who were shooting and saw a bunch of them standing around smoking. Still, it might mean that the ranges could be closed until we get out from under this severe drought and high temperatures (it has been a record summer, with at least 47 days of 100°+ temperatures). That's another reason to call before heading out to Bullis. Still, Bullis has been a great place to shoot. Even with a fair number of folks out there, there is enough room that you can shoot without feeling crowded by the person shooting next to you. Plus, last week I was pelting the guy to my right with brass from my SKS, and the RSO let me close the blind between the two positions so that wouldn't happen. I am still a bit bummed about not being able to shoot yesterday, as I had my new (to me) Ruger .357 revolver with me and I wanted to see how it shot! Still, there's always next week (hopefully!). Cheers! M2

They're still around, they were simply unpinned as we were getting too many threads pinned to the top of the forums and some where dated...

p.s. Whoops, turned out she did have the owners manual, the wife is bringing it back with her...

T-bonez The Ruger arrived today and it is exactly as pictured, and in pristine condition. There is a little evidence of wear on the barrel but that's because it has been shot a couple of times over the past 20 years. Otherwise, it looks just like it did in the gun shop's display case. I just downloaded the manual for it (unfortunately, the original container and instructions are MIA) but it now sits in the spot that my Dad's 1954 Colt .357 used to occupy. That gun will now reside in a display case next to the one holding my Webley. Both will still get the occasional trip to the range, but for the most part they are 'collectibles.' The Ruger feels lighter than the old Colt, if you can believe it. I also like the rubber grips that surround the wood (as opposed to all wooden grips). I put a bid on some Hogue grips on eBay but I won't mind if I don't win them as these grips are better than I expected. I will take some pics of the two .357s and post them up later...I hope to shoot the Ruger out at Bullis this Saturday morning if not sooner someplace else. Cheers! M2

skinny Nice! Cheers! M2

T-bonez The place to go is HoGuns Sporting on Culebra just north of 410... Hoguns Sporting 7914 Culebra Rd San Antonio, TX 78251 (210) 521-2288 Talk to Wayne, the owner, he's a good dude! Cheers! M2

Nothing new, the Slovaks showed us this when I was at Sliac back in 93-94...

Let us know how it goes, I've never gone on a Sunday. I'll be a Class B bachelor next weekend as the wife and kids are off to my mother's for a week. Anyone interested in meeting up to shoot let me know... Cheers! M2

Update From the Bentwaters list...

It has been in my very limited experience out there. These last two Saturdays I was by myself for the first hour (and I usually don't stay more than an hour). I would expect that to change as we get closer to hunting season, but for the most part it doesn't appear to every get too crowded! But the other ranges around here tend to be crowded on the weekends as well, that is why I love this "exclusive" range! Cheers! M2

2 Nope, just call the Hunting Lodge to see if the range is open, then get onto Bullis and stop at the Range Control office (the gate guard will give you directions if you need them). Go to the Hunting Lodge and sign in. If you get a season pass ($25), then bring the name, caliber and serial numbers of all the weapons you plan to bring out to shoot. I just gave them a printed list. If you get a season pass, you'll also get a range decal so you won't have to stop at the Range Control office again. If you 'pay as you go,' it's $4/day and you get no range decal. I went out again this morning at 0800 and was alone (except for the RSO) for the first hour. I brought my four 1911s and he never looked up from his newspaper. The guy might think I am a bit of a nut, as even if I am the only one on the range I ask for a 'cease fire/range cold' as well as a 'range hot.' I just prefer to keep the same procedure no matter if I am by myself or if the range is full of shooters. One of the main reasons I am so happy shooting at Bullis is that my previous range, the Bullethole, has gotten very lax in enforcing range safety and it seems like every time I went there I witnessed some buffoonery and it was only a matter of time before someone would get accidentally shot or killed. Therefore, I am steering clear of the place. Cheers! M2

Since there were questions concerning calibers allowed at Bullis, I found the reg (FSH Reg 350-2) that listed what can be shot: Cheers! M2

T-bonez Thanks, the good news is she now said I could have it as a "gift." The bad news is I had hoped my wife could just bring it back with her when she and the kids visited next week; but I found out that Federal law prohibits any handguns from being acquired outside of your state of residence being brought into your state without going through a FFL: Sure, it is a commonly ignored law; but since this is my sister we are talking about, and my wife is also involved, I am taking the 100% legal route. As such, my wife is going to pick it up and ship it to a buddy of mine who has a FFL. So it'll cost $60 or so to UPS it, but at least it will all be above board. Also, she says she's kept it cleaned and oiled, and that it is in good shape. But I did go back and ask her if she knew she could shoot .38 Specials in it as well. I am not sure she realizes that, and the lighter round might make it more tolerable for her; but knowing my sister she probably isn't too big on having it around the house so if she wants to give it to me, I am not going to argue with her! Cheers! M2 p.s. Oh, and it is a GP100!

OK, I can research this (and I will); but I thought I would seek the collective wisdom of those here... My sister has a Ruger .357 magnum revolver, 4 inch barrel, blue steel that she bought back in 1990 when the Gainesville murders were going on. I suspect it looks like this one or is pretty similar... She hasn't shot it in five years and wants to get rid of it. I've offered to take it and although she hasn't mentioned a price, I wanted to figure out what would be fair. The pistol probably doesn't have 50 rounds through it, and I don't know the condition as she isn't a gun aficionado like her little brother! I would suspect it isn’t that bad, and the wife and kids are heading out her way to visit next week and she offered to have my wife bring it back with her if she’s willing. As such, if anyone has any idea of what a good price range would be, or any experience with this particular gun, please speak up. I have a 1954 Colt .357 (pre-Python) that was my late father’s and I would like to put it in a display case and have this Ruger to shoot (the Colt is a hoot to shoot!). Cheers! M2

Oddly enough, we were discussing this very thing this morning. The only explanations we could come up with are either a) he was a victim of a Marine Corps drawdown after Vietnam, or b) for some reason life in the Army looked better than the Marine Corps! The Army was grabbing all the aviators it could after Vietnam, so maybe they made him an offer he couldn't refuse! Still, it is a classy way to end a career!

Next Saturday I am taking my four 1911s out to Bullis. If anyone wants to come out, I'll be there around 0800 and if you want to shoot them, bring some .45 ACP with ya! And if you plan on going but haven't gotten the info from me yet, once you are on Bullis you will need to check into Range Control before entering the range (the training range, not the shooting range) and the Outdoor Recreation Center before going to the shooting range. The gate guards will direct you to the Range Control office (easy to find), Range Control will give you directions to the Outdoor Recreation Center (it's a short and easy drive) and the Outdoor Recreation Center will give you directions to the shooting range (again, not hard to find). Cheers! M2

T-bonez It has 50, 100, 200 and 300 yard berms; I shot the SKS there again yesterday and was restricted to 100 yards. For pistols, you can set your target anywhere within the 50 yard range. By the way, I had the place to myself for an hour yesterday. Another group showed up as I was getting ready to leave; but for my time it was all mine! Cheers! M2

I don't remember the dates of the C-rats we ate at Basic (I went through in Oct 81), but we were given them when I was a SP augmentee at RAF Bentwaters from 82-84, and we used to joke that they were the ones our fathers refused to eat during the Korean War! I don't think they were that old; but as long as the can wasn't bulging and they didn't smell bad, we were told to eat 'em! Cheers! M2

Forty years later, Army colonel Henry Moak still loves his pound cake! Moak capped off his retirement ceremony by digging into an old can of military 'C' rations pound cake from 1969, which he brought back from Vietnam... :salut: to you, COL Moak, on your retirement! And for using a vintage P-38 can opener to open the cake! Cheers! M2 "Get some!"

I shot my SKS there last Saturday and the RSO didn't bat an eye (except for all the brass it was spitting!). Cheers! M2

Toro Just to dogpile on the minor point you started... Whereas what you stated is correct under Arabic naming conventions, the "bin Laden" family appears to have adopted the "Westernization" of a family name due to business reasons. Osama's father was Muhammed Awad bin Laden (Muhammed son of Laden), killed in 1967 when his company Beechcraft crashed during landing at Usran in southwest Saudi Arabia. As such, Osama's name--under conventional naming practives--should have been Osama bin Muhammed; and his son, as you said, would have been Saad bin Osama. But you are right, most Americans do not understand Arabic naming conventions. What the NPR source should have said was "We make a big deal out of him because of his father." Either way, the little fucker supported his father so pin a medal on the glorious bastard that shot the HELLFIRE! Cheers! M2