Recent content by MBG

Thanks for the update Bubbles. This is an unfortunate turn of events for VA state politics. Marty

Bubbles, Please update when info is available. To my knowledge, the Kilgore campaign has not responded to any e-mails, letters or phone calls on the topic since the alert came out. (Certainly not to any that I've put in.) Marty

You mean you're eating Chinese food and going skiing? ;) Just kidding. The damage was not done in a single day, nore will it be undone in one. I suspect that after CCW reform, AWB repeal will be next. Marty

If I mis-remember my history correctly, were not the Pitcairn islands settled by the decedents of the Barbary pirates? Isn’t pillaging and shooting what they do? A census of the island taken in the mid 90’s listed “27 able bodied menâ€. If 7 of them are on trial, that’s over 1/4th...

In Virginia, I made a bulk purchase on Saturday 7/31/04, for handgun ammo. Cash and carry, did not have to show my ID or give my name. Also in Virginia, I purchased 2 boxes of 45 LC from a store front retailer about two months ago. Showed my ID, because I paid via credit card. This...

Actually, all that has changed as of 7/1/2004. New VA state laws in affect, state that you can buy long guns in any other state which allows such a purchase, and resident's of other states can purchase here, as long as they are permitted in their home state. Off the top of my head, I don't...

I'm digitally recording the episodes, to pick out the advertisers for future comment. I tried watching the first episode (reality TV) but it was painfully stupid. And, this is coming from someone who actually appreciates the Farley Brothers. I didn't see the 'hosts' abusing the guest, and...

The only VA public range inside the beltway is Annandale Small Arms, across from the K-Mart Plaza where Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike meet. It’s a small range, and the last time I went there, they wanted me to buy their ammo to shoot. NRA range isn’t much farther out, and...

Andrew, Sorry to hear about your troubles. I think the guys at the VCDL will help you get this sorted out very quickly. Personally, I have open carried at that particular Starbucks once or twice with out trouble. I'm thinking that maybe I should do it more often. In Virginia, legally...

Nick’s religion has been front and center in the headlines here. As for CIA/Mossad; probably not. The insurgents may have thought he was, but I don’t think it mattered to them one way or the other. There were remnants of an Iraqi Jewish community, but from what I’ve heard, most of...

2X Tap

Advice for your brother (some from personal experience). 1. Gain professional legal advice. About the incident, about the cop’s ‘advice’ and about the order of restraint your brother will be filing shortly. 2. Have said professional legal advice talk to the police officer’s...

Not much to add; you’ve gotten some good advice. Yes, the whole family should participate in the training, and learn how to properly show the dog who’s boss. Dogs with strong alpha drives are tricky. Even when you think you’ve won, they still come back to challenge you. Consistency...

I’ve met and dealt with Adam from Cruffler’s. He’s a decent guy, but overwhelmed a bit by the traffic the site deals with. He does travel a lot for work, so that might explain his lack of response. (Not excuse, just explain.) As for pay pal, no way I’ll deal with them again. I...

November 2002, I was visiting a couple in AZ. They are NY transplants, first to Washington DC, and then to Phoenix, where they were doing a 2 year stint for his job. We went hiking about 4 hours outside of Phoenix (don’t remember where) and had dinner afterwards in a local restaurant...