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Got another Larkin book today, "Survive The Unthinkable" A Total Guide To Women's Self-Protection. Waiting on the other one and will began my journey through all of the 3 books. I will say one of the books is a conversation starter book to equip one to get a discussion started to discuss the content of the other 2 books. As you know most just don't want to discuss or even admit something bad could happen to them. Shall we say closed minded on the subject! Edited to add; I had a family member raped by her neighbor a few years back. Husband left, and she was totally vulnerable and not ready to protect herself, and the dude knew her situation. Can you wife and kids protect themselves if you were taken out of the picture? Just something to think about guys.

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That would be in the early 60's. My dad had a 61 Chevy and I see 2 in that pic. Long time ago.

Too bad these persons that are in charge of schools and other activities where large groups of people are gathered do not realize how true Tim Larkin's statement is. When someone intent on thrusting violence on any subjects, only like kind of violence will stop them. May I say that someone who is there to stops that hater must be on site to stop the perpetrator of the crime "immediately." The police are minutes away and someone can do a lot of damage in those few minutes as we all know. I wish they would arm teachers that volunteer and are "well" trained. My daughters went to school with a x -Marine who carried at school every day he was there. He was the vice principal, and the principal knew he carried. The principal was a veteran also. They were a team to protect our kids. Now they would remove and prosecute a teacher that did that. Just my opinions guys. Those two veterans are long retired now. I am glad to see Nashville installed the bumper guards along the sidewalks in lower broad street to keep someone from driving down the sidewalk and mowing down visitors to that city. Hope they are well thought out and effective. At least seems to me they are trying to combat what has happened in other cities like New Orleans recently. The Govenor passed a bill allowing teachers to carry but communities in TN will not allow teachers to carry. Several states have and their schools have been safe so far. I know nothing is fool proof but there is a deterrent effect that would go along with knowing teachers and other armed security was present and on site. Well just my morning rant guys. Edited to add; Tim has a series of 3 books on this subject. I have all three coming. Got one yesterday.

Very profound statement.

"Violence is rarely the answer, but when it is, it's the only answer."

I have been carrying a 7 shot 357 for years now, JustEd. In my pocket as we speak. I bet my life on it. Did carry my Bodyguard last 2 weeks camping but had a 9 MM close by and at hand. No bears where I was, that I seen.

Wedding, "BIG DENT!" Her reception is over $10,000.00 (120 guest) for starters. Her poor mom and dad. Been doing yard work all morning. We planted 300.00 worth of flowers before we left, and our daughter came over and watered them while we were gone. Of course, my wife brought more home for me to plant, so I been doing that among other things all morning. Hand to put miracle grow on all the smaller plants to give them a little boost plus some others. Done everything I wanted except weed eating. That gets my back now. While out I overhead the Blue Angels flying at the air show in Smyrna. Man, the jets vibrate the ground just from the sound when the afterburners are engaged. My hummingbirds have still stayed around. Got 4 females and 1 male at present. Put fresh nectar and sugar water out for them and they are tearing it up this morning. Have one feeder on the front and one on the back but they still divebomb each other. We have one feeder in the breakfast nook bay window on the back so we can watch them feed, while we feed. It is a mutual thing considering it all. Well, I am in for the day as I am tired. Going to eat some late lunch. Wiffie has gone to town so I will have some Beenie Winnies and crackers. She will fuss but it is good. Will tope them off with a Mini Moon Pie and soft drink. Now you beat that! Have a good afternoon.

Don't all of you hope this never happens in our world? I sure do. Sorry for that guy's family.

Carried the Bodyguard most all the time we were gone and was very easy. Had My MP 9c 2.0 in the truck console for backup. Was parked in campground for the 2 weeks except for the 60-mile drive to and frow. Edited for spelling

Back home Friday afternoon. Had great trip. Came home 2 days early because of expected rain and we have a granddaughter getting married, and grandmom has not purchased a suitable dress yet.

Taking another RV trip today. BersaGuy, going to carry my S W Bodyguard 380 (some think mouse gun) for EDC for the next 14 days. Got it loaded with Hornady Critical Defense 90 GR FTX ammo. I am amazed how good that pistol shoots being so small. Can hardly tell itis in the pocket. Having bad lower back problems, as of late, and need to reduce weight I am carrying on my waist. When I get back I am going to shoot some water jugs with several different ammo brands. Going to see which has the best penetration. When I carried the Colt PocketLite 380 I used Remington Golden Saber with a 102 gr bullet. It penetrated 3 water jugs and dented the 4th which is fair for such a small Caliber. That supposedly works out to about 10" of penetration with some expansion. I was firing it through 2 layers of denim and 2 layers of terrycloth. We been going there for years, with friends, and never had any trouble. Do know it can happen that is why the EDC. I am also taking my S W 9 C 2.0 along in the truck and will be in the RV when we park. It is stocked with Hornady Critical Duty 135 Gr. By the way got to teach 3 young boys how to shoot pistols and revolvers last Saturday. They were city boys 16 to 10 Y O. Started them with the 22 revolver, and they were scared of it. Finally, the oldest went for it and the rest was history. Their dad told me, at church yesterday, they couldn't quit talking about the experience all afternoon. Said they did not realize how much fun it could be. Always like to teach newbies. I shot into water jugs to show them what H P bullets did and we talked about that. They were amazed when the 38 Spl bullet hit the first jug and how it exploded. You guys have a good next 2 weeks.

He revolutionized Duck Hunting/Calling by developing the double reed duck call. He was a Christian. RIP Brother

Got a bunch. Finally seen a red throat yesterday. Have 2 feeders up.

Gas stations are a real problem when one is forced to leave his vehicle for fuel stops. What I been saying all along. I always lock my doors if I walk away from my vehicle. The video is shocking and shows never turn you back on a perp even after you shoot them. By the time the good Samaritan noticed, too late. If one is going to get involved, shoot to stop, as many times as it takes if at all possible. Just read an article on the Underrated 380 ACP written by Lindsey Bertomen in the July/August American Handgunner Magazine I just received in the mail yesterday. His words, "The Most Underrated Cartridge." He is handloading and did quite a bit of experimenting. Said he never got the desired FBI 12" to 18" standard but did get over 12" with all copper Barns bullets and LHigh bullets from the 380. He also discussed the newer LeighHigh type ammo. Said they were the best he could find and said that was the way to go, IHO. Frankly I don't care if my ammo expands very much from a 380.