Parrothead Jeff

Yep, I made it safe and sound all the way from Las Vegas to Prescott, AZ

After a full five hours driving (I took the route through Laughlin due to a load of guns and ammo in the back - didn’t want to hassle with security at Hoover Dam), I pulled up to J&G Guns where Dad was waiting for me.

Ron was my salesperson who was just great - friendly and incredibly helpful. My only problem (aside from screwing up on three different 4470 forms) was trying to keep from breaking the bank! The prices are good, but so is the selection and someone like me could easily lose all self control and wind up with no money in a hurry

In the end I picked up a Swiss K31 (hand selected for name under butt plate), a Mosin M44 (1946 Izhevsk arsenal, hand select for outstanding mirror bore) and some ammo for to shoot today.

Gotta go for now, but there will be pics soon !

I’ll be leaving for Arizona within the next 90 minutes or so. I’m planning on going down through Laughlin and Bullhead City as I really don’t want to think about traffic over Hoover Dam today combined with the fact that I don’t want to even think about the questions I’d raise if anyone ever noticed that I have rifles and a pistol and all The whole trip should take four or five hours.

Wish me luck !

No, I didn’t go to a major display this year. I went to the local fireworks stand instead

As a native of the People’s Republik of Kalifornia, I never had any of this growing up. Sure, these were the “safe and sane” variety, but they were really fun anyway and I didn’t have to worry about lighting a business on fire next to the parking lot!

Tomorrow won’t have fireworks, but look out for the AK-47s !

Happy Independence Day everyone !!!

I have a few thoughts to share in the short time I have left on my lunch break (I volunteered to work).

I never really realized just how much more independence the average citizen has in Nevada than California until I moved here. It’s more than just the gambling. Nevada trusts its citizens more than California does. Out here you can have fireworks, machineguns, silencers, and any type of semi-auto firearm you want. It’s legal to carry a gun openly in public without a permit anywhere in the state except government buildings, courts, schools, and private property where the owner decides it’s not allowed.

I don’t see why California thinks it’s dangerous enough to talk on a hand held cellphone that it needs to be illegal, but reading, shaving, eating, and putting on makeup are illegal. I don’t have a hands-free device for my cellphone and I talk on it while driving. I still haven’t crashed because of it. Most people have a clue that way.

My last thought for the day doesn’t involve California vs. Nevada. I was walking out to my car thinking about how freaking hot it is out today. It’s supposed to get up to 111 degrees, hotter still on blacktop like parking lots. But I think I’ve got it pretty easy. I get to wear pants and a polo to work. I go from my air conditioned work to my air conditioned car to my air conditioned apartment.

Somewhere over in the middle east and even on bases like Nellis, Creech, and Barstow, are U.S. servicemen and women who don’t get those luxuries. They wear protective clothing, sometimes body armor, and they stand out in the sun. It’s hotter over in the middle east and out on the tarmac and streets than it probably is on my walk to my car at work.

These people who have volunteered to serve deserve our thanks and our recognition always, but especially so today. They stand ready to defend us even if it means giving their lives for us and for our freedom. Take a moment today while you’re cooking on the barbecue, watching TV, lighting fireworks, or out shooting and say a prayer for the troops - all of them from the men who fought with General Washington to those who serve today. Don’t forget the rest of the people you never think about either - the CIA, FBI, NRO, DIA, and the rest of the “three letter organizations” and all law enforcement officers who work on our behalf. They are the reason we continue to exist as the great nation we know as the United States of America and the reason we continue to enjoy the blessings of liberty every day. I’ll be saying a prayer for all of our allies as well - ironically including the British - who aid us in keeping the flame of freedom burning.

Happy Independence Day everyone !!!

Due to all sorts of reasons, I will be leaving for Prescott, AZ tomorrow morning instead of tonight.

Still wish me luck on the journey down

I’ll be driving down to go see the family down in Prescott, AZ this evening (wish me luck!) and I’ll be taking my firearms with me for a father/son day of shooting as well. There’s something so right about Dad and I grabbing our AK-47s and going to the range, don’t ya think ?

Well, there’s something else I’m looking forward to down in Prescott - a trip to the J&G Gun Sales retail store You see, I’ve had my eye on a couple of military surplus bolt action rifles for a while and they just happen to have ‘em in stock along with that hard to find ammo for the Steyr

So I’m debating about whether to buy just one rifle, two rifles, etc. and which ones. I’m leaning heavily towards a Swiss K-31, but I might also pick up either a Mosin Nagant 91/31 or M44, or a Yugoslavian 8mm Mauser.

Only time will tell what I decide on, but I’ll be sure to post it !

So I checked my comments in moderation tonight and found a new one from Utahn on my post Hi-Point C9 - Adding a Handgun to the Collection:

Utahn

So, did you ever get the Hi-point, and how much do you love it?
Just got a used .40 last week, shoots straight, hasn’t failed once, (100 rds) only spent $119 too!
And if you haven’t yet, go to the Hi-Point forum
http://hipointfirearmsforums.com/Forum/

In the middle of moving to a new residence, buying a new car, and trying to preserve the little sanity I have left, I’d forgotten to post updates about the guns in general and the C9 in particular.

I’ve fired about 600 rounds through the C9 so far and I’ve only had a couple of rounds fail to feed. The rest of the rounds have gone perfectly. I’ve got several types of ammo for the C9 which will be tested this weekend, so look for another post Tuesday or Wednesday with further info.

About the other guns - The Steyr M95 is still running great and I just varnished the wood on the AK-47 so I’ll be shooting both of those this weekend as well.

Have fun and shoot safe everyone and happy Independence Day !

Saturday was a day of traveling for Cindy, her mom, her niece, and yours truly. Vegas may be a great place, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes you just want to get away. We loaded up into the HHR for a trip up north in search of fun and all and we surely found it - from swimming to alien hunting at the Little A’Le’Inn we cruised Nevada in style and comfort. Make sure to hit the jump for more pictures

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Sorry for not posting lately, but I can’t seem to find the energy. Life has lots of stuff going on behind the scenes, but I expect to be back up and running right soon.

I’ve been planning on going down to visit family in northern Arizona for quite a while now, but I’m starting to think I might need to go on down to SoCal, San Diego specifically. There’s been quite a few times lately when I’ve started to feel homesick for the salt air of the sea and the feel and flavor of freezing cold Pacific Ocean water. I miss the Star of India, Seaport Village, La Jolla, the Aerospace museum, and Coronado. I just purchased a new car, so I can’t say my vehicle is unreliable and I can probably find a way to pay for gas and a hotel room if I try. It’s a five hour drive, not too bad at all.

Maybe it’s time to go back for a visit…