A Change in Priorities

Just looking at my last post, it's hard to believe it's been that long. Last October...since last October. A lot has changed since then. I'm not who I was.

Learning I was diabetic triggered a huge change in my life. I know it may not seem like that big a deal for some. They make meds for it after all and it seems to be a fairly common affliction...unfortunately. However, faced with the reality of neuropathy, blindness, losing fingers, toes, limbs or having a heart attack makes you think. Well...made me think. Made me act.

This blog is taking a different turn. Not that I don't care about shooting anymore. I still love it and am good at it, but times, priorities and passions have changed, all for the better.

Please stay with me as this blog takes a broader perspective and a different approach. Many have found my story compelling, some enough to take action in their own lives.

So let me leave you with one question, one that will make sense in future posts. Please think about it, because it matters:

What are you training for?

We are the NRA

My brother Todd has always been into American Civil War re-enacting. This recent event was no exception, except the NRA captured him and his unit in the act and made something cool out of it. Two commercials that say it all, We are the NRA.

I think it's pretty cool. See what you think.

A New Shooting Sport...at least to me

Wow! It's been quite some time. Lots going on and I've had no time to blog.

This week is no exception unfortunately. I've taken up archery this year. Tried it in January. Loved it so much and practiced on weekends as much as my arms could stand. It's deer archery season right now and I'm heading out to the stand this weekend and getting ready.

Wish me luck and God bless this bow!

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See Our Plan - 404 Page Not Found!

I was on Whitehouse.gov today looking to see if there was someplace I could share how the President has inspired me. Believe me, he's given me a great deal of inspiration throughout his terms. What caught my eye though was the featured policy link: NOW IS THE TIME TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE (See our plan).

Wow! Who's not against gun violence...right? I mean other than Hollywood (lots of films featuring that), and people with behavioral issues and psychotic tendencies to name a few. How could you disagree? Wanting to know more...I clicked through.

Oh no! Now I'll never know the President's plan. 

I had to grab a snip. I didn't think anyone would believe me otherwise. The last time I got a result like this was early into Obama's first term and following the White House website's link for "Ethics". (There were no ethics to display.)

Back to my earlier point, how the President has inspired me. I've been inspired to do something about gun violence too, working with and supporting people who already have a practical plan. People who would be happy to have a serious and meaningful discussion about gun violence with the President. People who I respect and support. Leadership in the NRA and ISRA...wait a minute. Something just occurred to me. Maybe it wasn't POTUS who inspired me after all. Maybe it's people like Wayne LaPierre (NRA), Rich Pearson (ISRA), my State Rep Tom Cross and the thousands of others I marched with at IGOLD last week (Looking forward to next year!) among others. Upon reflection, maybe it wasn't this President after all who inspired me to become a NRA Life Member...or was it? (hmm...)

Zen and the Art of Gun Safety

No actual Zen (though it sounded good, right?). Just the importance of gun safety. I think I may have posted this before, but I have it "favorited" on YouTube. With my experience today (thanking God for no accident and no details because I don't want to embarrass anyone), having become an NRA certified RSO (Range Safety Officer for the uninitiated), and the Shooting Sports Committee chair at Sandwich Sportsman's Club (come on out!) I thought it would be appropriate to post again. Please, please, please watch this great video produced by the NSSF. It's true of indoor and outdoor ranges.

Now that I've posted the serious one, here's a range etiquette video that's fun and still true.

Be safe! Stay safe!

It's George Soros Fault We Have So Little Ammo! Not. | NSSF Blog

Ammo, ammo, oh where art thou ammo? Stored in somebody's bunker? I really hope not. However, this is madness! Or at least it's driving me crazy. I like to shoot...in an affordable manner.

Okay, all you conspiracy people, settle own and read the official word from the NSSF.

It's George Soros Fault We Have So Little Ammo! Not. | NSSF Blog:

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Be safe! Stay safe!