All Good Things Must Come To An End: Just Kidding, RELOAD!

Hello All!

It has been a couple months since my last submission. For these and all the other sins of my life I ask for forgiveness. With the Catholic humor aside, I wanted to say "I'm Back!" and I am ready to bring this monster back to life.

An update on the past couple months. As some of you may know, I was on a temporary hiatus due to a change in careers in my professional life. I have exchanged the glamor of a shipping facility for the fast-paced delirium of, get ready for it, an office job. For the first three months, I was stuck between the two, waking up at 6 in the morning, working 18 hours a day, then hitting the hay at around 12 at night. So, needless to say, I was preoccupied as hell as I made the transition. Now, I am back to one job which is during the day instead of at night as I have done for the past 7 years.

As for my current job, I am on a team that designs the lot plans for subdivisions and ensures that certain model homes will fit on their desired plots of land. Putting that $32,000 Degree to work finally!

Anyhow, rambling about my personal life aside, let's get on to a little more of the meat of the reason you all are here.

While my activity on this blog has been virtually nil, I have none-the-less tried to maintain my knowledge of firearms and the politics that have been surrounding them lately. Things such as the recent repeal of the Washington D.C. Gun Ban legislation, the not-so-recent NRA Annual Meetings (which I have a small number of photos to share from) and recent events that have occurred close to my home (within a block radius as a matter of fact) that have helped reaffirm the importance of firearm ownership and personal security, especially for those of us who find ourselves in declining areas.

All of these subjects will be dealt with, in addition to more Firearm Reviews and Gear research, moving forward.

Also, I would like to welcome any new followers to this blog and reaffirm that any questions you have, feel free to ask. If I don't know the answer, I will find out!

Until Next Time, Remember: Just because you are busy, just because you have many things on your plate, don't let your trigger finger get relaxed. Drill yourself every day. Dry Fire Exercises. Drawing and Aiming (with the gun unloaded of course) and get creative with how you carry your weapon and how you hide it around your house. God Bless Our America!

Constitutionally Correct: May Issue; Infringement?

Good day ladies and gents. I was pleased to hear about the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals decision regarding one of California's gun laws this week. For those of you who are unfamiliar with gun legislation and attaining a permit to carry/purchase firearms, California is what is known as a "May Issue" state. "May issue" means that the applicant must demonstrate a "good reason" for carrying a firearm. "May issue" basically varies according to the whims of the local law enforcement. In Alabama (another May Issue state), residents are usually issued a permit very easily, so long as they meet the qualifications. Conversely, Maryland is a "May Issue" state as well, but without political or law enforcement connections it is nearly impossible to be issued a permit.

See what I meant by "according to the whims"? Within California, rural law enforcement is generally lax on the permit process, allowing most who meet the qualifications to have a permit to carry. Meanwhile in San Diego, it is nearly impossible to be issued a carry permit. The law itself states that applicants must "demonstrate good moral character", pass a training course and establish "good cause".

The problem with the May Issue method is that it can be used to infringe on the rights of citizens if it fits the opinion or agenda of the issuing party. In this case, San Diego county does not consider general self defense as a "good cause". You must submit documentation that establishes the "good cause" such as a restraining order or another excuse from law enforcement/court official. So, basically, if you just live in a bad part of town and want something more effective than pepper spray when going too and from the car, good luck.

Forgive my sarcastic approach to this, but I have to be honest, I am very glad that the 9th Circuit  Court of Appeals came to this decision. Whether another, larger panel appeals the decision, it means that the right of "effective" self defense is reinforced in the opinions of a growing number of citizens.

Well, that is it for this post. It was a short one, to the point, and I just wanted to review a current event. As a big time advocate for firearms for self defense, it makes me happy to know that some places are realizing that the best way for people to defend themselves against a criminal is to be able, if they choose, to carry a firearm in public.

On a side note, I hear that the weather should be improving soon. You know what that means? RANGE TIME! I am going to tear some stuff up so hard with my new additions. I will make sure to record the fun and report back.

Until the next episode, Remember to share the joy! Take a gun virgin to the range and teach them how to shoot. God Bless our America!