tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post8431733280756391110..comments2024-03-28T23:57:50.103-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: Demonizing gun-owners: what to expect, and what to doPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-63524057925549397292020-01-23T21:04:34.254-06:002020-01-23T21:04:34.254-06:00Many sincere thanks for the details which will mak...Many sincere thanks for the details which will make the project much easier, Peter. With the constant onslaught of bad actors and bad actions in the news and world around us, your good work and kindness is a blessing to me.Farmer J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17727177906561377188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-43829870826021161882020-01-18T20:42:35.741-06:002020-01-18T20:42:35.741-06:00@Farmer J: No problem.
The steel cabinets were S...@Farmer J: No problem.<br /><br />The steel cabinets were Sandusky units, 36x18x72":<br /><br />http://www.sanduskycabinets.com/products.php?action=viewprod&prodid=20<br /><br />Make sure to get the style with four free-standing shelves. They make a model with a fixed central shelf, but this will get in the way. You want to be able to take out all the shelves, and have a completely clear space, top to bottom.<br /><br />Next, build a set of heavy-duty shelves INSIDE the cupboard. There are lots of options, but the ones illustrated were 36"x16"x72". You can get slightly larger cupboards (see options at the link above) if you want bigger shelves. This is similar to what was used in that illustration, although 18" deep, which may be too big:<br /><br />https://www.lowes.com/pd/edsal-Muscle-Rack-18-in-D-x-36-in-W-x-72-in-H-5-Tier-Steel-Freestanding-Shelving-Unit/1000556555<br /><br />Check the measurements carefully, to make sure the OUTSIDE dimensions of the shelving unit fit into the INSIDE dimensions of the cupboard, and that the doors will close on it. If necessary, buy a slightly larger cupboard (options at the first link) or slightly smaller shelving unit. You must be able to assemble the uprights, cross-pieces and shelves inside the cupboard, where space is tight. You don't want to leave space around the shelves, but you don't want them so big they won't assemble inside the cupboard. It's a delicate balancing act. A rubber mallet, strong muscles and a healthy vocabulary will help! (I speak from experience, having helped to assemble those cupboards and shelves.)<br /><br />If you want to do it more simply, you can install wooden uprights the height and width of the sides of the cupboard, then have shelves cut to the right width and depth to fit across the cupboard. That also means you can cut to the exact dimensions you want, and not have to fiddle around with assembly of metal uprights and cross-pieces. Screw wood crosspieces onto the uprights on which to rest the shelves. They'll need to be thick, strong wood to take the strain of heavy ammo boxes, so I suggest 2" thick lumber.<br /><br />When you've assembled the shelves, they'll take all the weight of the ammo, resting their uprights on the bottom of the cupboard, which will in turn be supported by the floor. If you plan to fill it up with lots of ammo (those shelves can support over a ton's weight), you'll need to put it on a floor that can support the load.<br /><br />You can also put padlock hasps on the door for greater security (the standard cupboard locks are easily broken). These are available at any hardware store, as are padlocks.<br /><br />Hope this helps.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-76582364453247317082020-01-18T19:27:31.668-06:002020-01-18T19:27:31.668-06:00Thank you for this post and the links to valuable ...Thank you for this post and the links to valuable related posts. I live in Colorado which has been slipping into Blue socialism. It happens so slowly that it is easy to miss, until you try to buy a gun, or gun supplies or ammunition. So, I am adding to my supply of beans and bullets, but am now trying to come up with the best way to store something which is often small, but very heavy. Your 3/5/2012 blog on how much ammunition is enough has a photo of a great storage solution, steel garage cabinets with locking doors. Unfortunately, the brand, dimensions and cost were not included. Any chance you would contact your friend for details? Eight years later would he change anything?<br />Thank you.Farmer J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17727177906561377188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-79832162836759883492020-01-14T19:47:39.825-06:002020-01-14T19:47:39.825-06:00This is not something that "can happen to any...This is not something that "can happen to anyone, anywhere".<br /><br />This only happens because the so-called conservatives (you know, the people who proudly espouse smaller/limited government, 2A and other civil rights, etc, and who also religiously send all of their offspring to government schools so they can be indoctrinated as fellow traveling dutiful little communists) create the conditions which permit the displacement/replacement of their culture with those who are antithetically opposed to liberty. <br /><br />Couple that with additional "conservative" politicians (including Reagan, Bush, et al) who have condoned and facilitated an alien invasion so that the left possesses a built-in voting bloc.<br /><br />No, it just does not "happen". It happens when a society performs the actions that perpetrate self-destruction.<br /><br />The majority of our culture has sent their children to learn how to become the enemy of their parents and their country. They have become children of the state with bedrooms at home.<br /><br />You will only populate your culture with your people, or theirs.BFRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446254517738219155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-56387070141582830382020-01-14T18:35:59.848-06:002020-01-14T18:35:59.848-06:00Be careful of the many conflicting laws on the sub...Be careful of the many conflicting laws on the subject. Don't expect logic to be much in evidence when it comes to anything that shoots, however "shoot" is defined.<br /><br />For example, it is legal to purchase airguns in my CA town. They are sold in the sporting goods stores. However, it is illegal to possess them here. WTR? Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-68777428503130842752020-01-14T17:21:57.085-06:002020-01-14T17:21:57.085-06:00In my state, there were lots of gun rules in the &...In my state, there were lots of gun rules in the '60's. Dad put a rifle rack in his pickup, and put my (MY!?) Daisy Red Ryder BB gun in it. I protested, but Dad had a reason. When police saw a rack, and then saw that it was a BB gun, they left us alone. Didn't even ask Dad if he had anything else. Not that he did, of course. (cough)<br /><br />Same with the rifle display cabinet at home - Dad put my brother's BB gun and his pellet rifle in there. The rifles were in the attic under fiberglass insulation, and the ammunition was in the garage under the assorted nut & bolt collection. tweellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164718561825615886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-9162859662507470552020-01-14T14:12:48.495-06:002020-01-14T14:12:48.495-06:00Knives. Be sure to have a number of knives, too.Knives. Be sure to have a number of knives, too.Sam L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00996809377798862214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-37240045154625996472020-01-14T11:18:04.387-06:002020-01-14T11:18:04.387-06:00Welcome to Massachusetts land of the regulated.
S...Welcome to Massachusetts land of the regulated.<br /><br />Solution Air rifle in suitable calibers like .177 for <br />plinking and .22 or larger for warm targets.<br /><br />Why? While Ma is nuts and regulates everything a air <br />rifle is officially not a firearm and minimally regulated<br />(age of purchase and where used). So I may or may not <br />have firearms but I do shoot, a lot.<br /><br />A good springer is around 15-18ft-pounds (1000fps and <br />8grain pellet) and a .22 can easily be in the 25-30ft/lb <br />range. That is sufficient to inflict serious injury or <br />worse so care (and all 4 rules) is warranted.<br /><br />The MiniSniping is a good thing, I've been doing that for <br />years with Rugar/Umarx Springer 1000fps with 8gr pellet.<br />the only change I made beside using small targets is <br />adding moving ones. Chipmunks are a favorite as they <br />are a pest and destructive to gardens. take them at <br />10 to 25 yards is good sport and practice. After years<br />of practice first cold shot kill is expected. Never <br />underestimate what a good well placed pellet can do.<br />Make the back yard with good backstops a free hunting <br />and target zone.<br /><br />With .22 or .25 caliber air rifle things can be in the <br />small game space easily.<br /><br />Practice, then practice more. Air rifles of all sorts <br />are good for that and a few tins of pellets are cheap.<br />Been at it for about 45 years and still shooting iron <br />sights to 30 yards (space limit for yard) despite much <br />older eyes.<br /><br />Eck!Eck!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13890237094647111653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-19587570714723073882020-01-14T10:38:49.464-06:002020-01-14T10:38:49.464-06:00Join your state gun organizations. I'm thorou...Join your state gun organizations. I'm thoroughly disgusted with the NRA and will not be joining, but I support CRPA (California Rifle & Pistol Assn) and contribute to SAF, among others.<br /><br />Check out www.calguns.net It's California's premier gun forum, and it's what you should be doing in your state, no matter how "free" you think it is.Antibubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194983440707702769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-54838093339544032142020-01-14T08:54:32.953-06:002020-01-14T08:54:32.953-06:00I don't own a gun, and don't expect to; I ...I don't own a gun, and don't expect to; I have financial problems, live in a low crime area, and have coordination issues. Clumsy people probably shouldn't own guns or power saws. But there's something people like me can do to help with this issue; if somebody asks you if you own a gun (and they have no legal reason to ask) tell them "None of your business". Yes, they will assume that you own a gun when you don't. Fine. Let them.C. S. P. Schofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307088118631856756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-112242217239168412020-01-14T08:18:49.105-06:002020-01-14T08:18:49.105-06:00The lesson of Virginia is that it can happen to an...The lesson of Virginia is that it can happen to anyone, anywhere. The questions are how this happens and how to avoid it.<br /><br />This happens to you when you and your gun owner friends grow complacent. You are too busy, not at risk, no bad legislation will pass here, you’ve surely heard or maybe even used all of these and more excuses.<br /><br />bad gun legislation passing in Virginia was impossible 20, 15, 10 even 5 years ago. In fact, it was so far out of people’s mind as to be considered silly. Because of this, general assembly members had established a status quo mentality much like Congress. Nothing controversial introduced or backed, and the courtesy would be extended when the other party took over. Republicans were either naive, didn’t care or just plain stupid. <br /><br />pro-gun groups cannot be off the hook either because gun groups that advocate for the right to keep and bear arms should not and cannot accept this maintain the status quo positions. Do you really work to kick out a some time ally? <br /><br />Tragically, the answer is yes. <br /><br />Virginia will become a restrictive state in a mere 6 months because there is zero chance of opposing signature restriction laws. Not in the general assembly, not with the governor and don’t think Virgina courts will step in, they won’t. The VA Courts are notoriously hostile to ownership, use and the nebulous right enshrined in the Constitutions. Virginia is part of the 4th US Circus, which has long clung to the overturned “collective rights” theory of the 2nd Amendment and that position prevails in all Virginia courts up to the VA SC. <br />You cannot accept “this is as much as we could get out of this general assembly session” as acceptable. <br /><br />Urban and suburban legislators in so called ’safe districts’ must be made to find new employment. You cannot simply ignore these safe district commissars and continue to keep your guns. The majority in all sate assemblies is going to change, period. it’s only a matter of when. If you don’t target these safe district legislators, you won’t be respected by so called moderates in the democratic party. Those sheep will simply go along with the safe district leaders and while that carried a stiff electoral price in 1994 in the US House, the political dynamic is not the same anymore. If safe district legislators are allowed to set the agenda and lead the sheep legislators, bad things happen. <br /><br />Republican “allies” must have their feet held to the fire. Failure to carry or FULLY support legislation to advance RKBA needs to be dealt with harshly and immediately. Withdrawing endorsements, financial support and maybe even a primary challenge has to happen or you condition these so called “allies” to do it over and over again.<br /><br />The news media, news outlets, are not and will not support you. There is no good reason to discuss gun issues with anyone in the media, ever. It doesn’t matter how good the reporter is, it doesn’t matter if they shoot with your local gun club, it doesn’t matter how many good articles they’ve written before, it matters that over 90% of the media are openly hostile to guns, firearms, weapons, and those who own them. A well written article still has to be edited and aired. Katie Couric and Sasha Cohen are prime examples of why gun owners should never engage with the media for an interview, article, news broadcast or commentary. Don’t be “that guy”. If you are offering up commentary or interviews with the media, you aren’t doing it for RKBA or gun owners, you’re doing it for yourself.<br /><br />spend your time and effort in communication with legislators, when they do what you ask and when you channel your outrage when they don’t do what you want. gather your friends and do the same. Focus your energy and be vocal. Work with your regional pro-RKBA groups but don’t rely on them. Be courteous but firm in all your communications with legislators. Professional, express the personal impact but always keep things civil. <br /><br />Do this, or end up like people in Virginia 6 months from now.Heywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059665944272447502noreply@blogger.com