When a gun becomes more than just another gun
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WisBorn
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Gunny,
I'm sorry about your loss and a great loss to your community! Guns are just tools until they have a personal connection. I'm sure you will keep that revolver until you pass or pass it on to someone that has the same connection.
Stay safe,
Jeff
I'm sorry about your loss and a great loss to your community! Guns are just tools until they have a personal connection. I'm sure you will keep that revolver until you pass or pass it on to someone that has the same connection.
Stay safe,
Jeff
Zaydok Allen
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On that note, after my grandfather passed away I helped my dad prep his home for sale. My mom was helping, but she passed away a year and a half after my grandfather. So my dad was trying to deal with his emotions, clean out a house with 50+ years of accumulation, and do it by himself. I live several stars away so I could only do so much.
I hit it very hard with him for a week straight and we got it done. Sold it two months later.
As a thanks, my dad gave me a little money from the sale. I put a little in my savings, paid off the last bits of my student loan, and then I bought this in memory of my grandfather.
It’s a Regulation Police from 1923, and I got it lettered from the factory. The reason I bought it is that the Regulation Police was the first I frame to use this extended grip. S&W patented the grip and the patent date is June 5th, 1917.
That was the day my grandfather was born. While he didn’t directly give it to me, he bought me the gun indirectly, and I treasure it for that reason. He had a slew of guns when he was younger, but my grandmother made him get rid of them. So this is a small attempt to regain a bit of his gun glory.
He also gave me a Sheridan 20 caliber pellet gun that his coworkers at the corrections facility he worked at gave him as a retirement gift in 1979. Another gem. I’ll take a picture later.
FROGO207
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Funny thing is when I first learned of the incident my immediate thought was to wonder if it was one of your friends. I don't know why I thought this. I am sure it is tough and especally so hitting so close to home so to speak. Keep the good memories alive with the others that he shared his time on earth with. If you all can turn this into something positive so much the better. May he RIP.
armedwalleye
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Gunny, may the pleasant memories of your friendship offer some solace to you, and may his family come to know peace. Good thoughts for the injured officer, and for the Department as a whole as well.
FROGO207
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After I finally got time to read more than the first page I have a thought to add.
The more out of control the incident is as you arrive the more in control John Q Public expects you to be and therefor to always to make the best choice. That is alot of responsibility heaped on the average LEO!
As for that special firearm that would be my grandfather's Inland 30 Carbine that I now own. Memories of shooting it with his help as a 4 year old in his back yard and growing up with him. Along with all the memories of him teaching me how to be an independent thinking, responsible, and caring adult. Every time I hold it a diffetent memory is brought back for me to enjoy. May all of your memories of him be the good ones.
The more out of control the incident is as you arrive the more in control John Q Public expects you to be and therefor to always to make the best choice. That is alot of responsibility heaped on the average LEO!
As for that special firearm that would be my grandfather's Inland 30 Carbine that I now own. Memories of shooting it with his help as a 4 year old in his back yard and growing up with him. Along with all the memories of him teaching me how to be an independent thinking, responsible, and caring adult. Every time I hold it a diffetent memory is brought back for me to enjoy. May all of your memories of him be the good ones.
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That is a rough occurrence Gunny. You have my sincere condolences.
A few years back, one of my former soldiers committed suicide with his Sig P220. His mother wants me to have it the next time I am back in the state. I have been back once and did not have the heart to go see her for many reasons. As much as I would like to own the Sig, there are more reasons I would not want it.
A few years back, one of my former soldiers committed suicide with his Sig P220. His mother wants me to have it the next time I am back in the state. I have been back once and did not have the heart to go see her for many reasons. As much as I would like to own the Sig, there are more reasons I would not want it.
WheelGunMan
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GunnyUSMC so very sorry to hear about your friend. I have several friends that are LEO's and I'm thankful everyday for their service and sacrifice. I'm sure that Taurus will become a treasure as it will kindle good memories of your friend every time you pick it up.
1976B.L.Johns.
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Condolences to the families and you, Gunny...........
You always know it can happen. But never quite prepared if it does happen. I too have reported to work to the following scenario and in split seconds attempt to figure it...
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Things you never forget.
Read the links etc. Hope the 2nd officer is doing better and a full recovery and my condolences to the fallen officer, family , prayers etc. And a nice tribute to your friend.
Never forget!
Why is the flag at half mast?
What's with the mini vans, with portable satellite dishes, and thi... uh oh
Things you never forget.
Read the links etc. Hope the 2nd officer is doing better and a full recovery and my condolences to the fallen officer, family , prayers etc. And a nice tribute to your friend.
Never forget!
Ernie Bass
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There are two areas in my city that I travel by almost daily where two Officers went down from a shooting. Brings a moment of sadness each and every time. And also a reminder of how we take Police, Fire Fighters, EMT's for granted. In both these cases, they were young men with Children. Sad.
Condolences to your loss Gunny and to all family,friends and to the community.
Condolences to your loss Gunny and to all family,friends and to the community.
Yep, those are the ones that are more than just a tool. They're especially precious when the friend/family they come from are no longer here.
My buddy's father's BHP Renaissance I "bought" to help his mom out after her husband died.
A WWI 1911 Colt I bought from a Vietnam War vet friend of mine when he thought he was going die. He didn't and I had bought two so he "bought" his favorite back.
The BHP alloy custom my wife gave me one Christmas.
The .22lr AR I had built for my daughter when she was 8.
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MedWheeler
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Ernie Bass writes:
Yep. A Florida State Trooper was gunned down in February in the county in which I work in EMS, about six miles from where I was at the time. Shot through the head as he sat in his car by a motorist whose car had broken down and who had become irate with the wrecker driver upon learning he would have to pay him. Walked over to the trooper, executed him, then opened up on the wrecker operator, who escaped on foot.
A passing off-duty officer from out-of-town engaged the shooter, who took fatal rounds from the officer's gun and his own.
I'm glad I wasn't on that call.
Yep. A Florida State Trooper was gunned down in February in the county in which I work in EMS, about six miles from where I was at the time. Shot through the head as he sat in his car by a motorist whose car had broken down and who had become irate with the wrecker driver upon learning he would have to pay him. Walked over to the trooper, executed him, then opened up on the wrecker operator, who escaped on foot.
A passing off-duty officer from out-of-town engaged the shooter, who took fatal rounds from the officer's gun and his own.
I'm glad I wasn't on that call.
CharliesHammer
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My buddies older brother killed himself with his dads service revolver some years ago. His father was a former Vietnam Marine and a postal officer. The family asked me to keep the gun, I had to decline, Maybe I'm week but I could not do it. I should have done it but I was so mad at the brother for killing himself that I could not.
Sorry to hear about your loss Gunny, murder is a horrible thing....
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