I didn't manage any gun-related activites this weekend, but I did try a new experiment. I don't usually carry all the time, because it just isn't comfortable. But Saturday I had to run down the road for a bag of charcoal, so I popped in the ol' SP-101. When I got back home, I continued to wear it all day. I spent most of the day outside, barbecuing. I have a New Braunfels Smoker with which I have become quite proficient in making extremely good smoked meats. This time I did a small brisket as well as some country-style pork ribs. The pork was especially good (I'm not really a huge fan of brisket). So I was barbecuing and carrying outside in 100-degree heat. God knows what the heat index was. Okay, I was in the shade most of the time so it probably wasn't over 100.

Anyway, by the time I went inside the gun did have sweat on it. But cleaning it off before I put it away will probably prevent any sweat-related damage. While outside, I also unloaded it and practiced drawing it from concealment for a while, which I think I need to do more of. Wearing it for so long was not as uncomfortable as I thought it would be.

I am hoping that on the upcoming Memorial Day I can do some real shooting. I am planning on, at a minimum, doing some range time with an old .22 rifle of my dad's and doing a write-up on it.

In keep with my new resolution of trying to post one "humorous" thing per week, here is a picture that I recently received in the old inbox, with the subject: Nobody rings my doorbell anymore.

...that I got added to another blogroll. So if you've followed a link here from No Quarters, welcome. This is primarily a blog of items which I think are important, or at least notable. There are very few editorials here, and even fewer astute observations.

"Triumvirate of Tyranny." Heh. I like that. Link here. Excerpt:

"'These three, Mayor Anthony Williams, Police Chief Charles Ramsey, and Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton,' he continued, 'constitute an anti-right to self-defense triumvirate of tyranny. Their opposition to elimination of local law prohibiting the acquisition of handguns by law-abiding citizens, even in their own homes, for self-defense against ruthless, violent criminals makes a mockery of the citizens' right to life itself. Their continuance in office in the Nation's Capital undermines the spirit of freedom which our country represents.'"

You tell 'em, John.

Jeff at Alphecca brings us a report of a teacher who accidentally discharged a black powder rifle. I don't believe it. How do you forget that you've just rammed powder and ball down the barrel? How do you accidentally charge the flash pan or put a cap on the nipple? Here's the key line: "Kettering police were called to investigate after several neighbors in the area heard the gun discharge, striking the tool trailer." He shot it, knowing full well what he was doing, and got caught. Idiot.

I think this is actually a good idea:

The British Columbia Appeals Court upheld a law that prohibits the results of voting in Eastern Canada from being reported in Western Canada before polls in the West have also closed.

The law is designed to prevent voters in the West from being unfairly influenced by election results in the East.

Canada is spread over six times zones and even with an attempt to coordinate voting times, polls on the Pacific Coast close three hours after those in the eastern-most province of Newfoundland.

But did they simply use it to threaten people into doing their will by making them believe it was real? No, they used a plastic toy to try and pistol whip someone:

Two thieves in Hong Kong on Thursday tried to rob a 55-year-old woman working as a parking lot cleaner, the Ming Pao Daily News reported Friday. Police said when the woman wouldn't hand over any money, the men began hitting her on the head with a toy gun, the paper reported.

Good thing they don't live around here. They probably wouldn't have survived the encounter.

Several days ago I mentioned this. Now WorldNetDaily brings us this:

Eight members of the House signed a letter written by Tancredo to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff calling for Nicely's resignation. A total of 10 members signed a separate letter by Tancredo calling for the House Judiciary Committee to initiate an investigation into the 'stand down' orders.