“I may get called in again who knows?”

Well I guess I shouldn’t have said that, because I got called in again that night, even earlier than the night before. Also this time it was my gruop of guys rioting, they where a little smarter though, they only burned down the tents not the buildings, but they then took the tent poles and fashioned them into clubs and other make shift weapons. Iwas posted on the perimeter fence with my lethal gun incase they broke through, I would be the one to engage them. It was kinda scarey to see. We knew they had plans to break out and try to get into our control center, they probably came closer than they realize. Well I still didn’t get much action, however we did get to go in and work on cleaning up the mess other the last two days. I was exhausted after that day though, I think I slept for about 9 hours, it was great. I definetly wanted to stay in bed though, Well thats it for now. 

New Gun

OK, I think I am going to buy a new gun when I get back, What kind should I get? I know I want a new handgun something a little smaller than my Sig 226, I like the Sig 229 SAS. I also want another rifle something I can just blast tons of cheap ammo through, like an AK-47. My friends both already have AK’s and I don’t want the samthing they have though, it just wouldn’t be as fun. This is your opportunity to spend my money on gun stuff, so tell me your thoughts and ideas and help me pick out a new gun.

Still want a 360

I am still consdiering the Xbox 360, They have some in stock at the BX here and I wouldn’t have to pay for shipping that way, however they don’t have any games I want here over here so I would have to still wait to play it. Also in order to play original xbox games you must have the emulator downloaded you can do that from an online connection, but I can’t do it over here. I would have to have some one do it for me and send it burn them to a disc for me. I think Gears of War seems to put up a really good fight for me wanting one, and I have never even played it. I don’t know if I should get one and only play it when I have the time on my days off, or if I should wait til I get back to the states, when I have a little more time off…

Ok I had to evacuate because we had a simulated attack, after sitting in a bunker for about 2 minutes, I had to grab my gear and go report in, then we all just waited around for about 2 hours, this is my sleep time. I kinda like my sleep and don’t like to be deprived of it.

Anyway back to the 360, if I wait til I am back in the states I will have more time off, and the price may have gone down a little. Also there should be more games available, by then. I don’t know, I still want yalls opinions.

Shower

I am about to go take a shower, I am tired and can’t think of anything to really write about so I thought I would address the showers here. They suck. We have to have water trucked in every morning to us, and in order to conserve this water we get 4 miute combat showers. Well if your lucky enough to get to the water while it has been heating up all day, it takes nearly 4 minutes for the warm stuff to reach your shower.If you get to take a cold shower, then it’s great because you get to walk back 5 miles to your room dripping wet in the cold wind. I know it is wierd, but the weather seems to adapt to whatever is the most irriatating at the time. That’s it I’m done. 

Stories of Heros

I was reading on SIGForums earlier and came across this story of a True American Hero. The saddest thing is I know people with similar stories.—————-

Hello All.

I am new to this group; however I am not new to carrying. I have been carrying for awhile now. I have lived my entire life by the traditional Republican values (yes I said I am a Republican and damn proud of it!), the Boy Scout Motto of Be Prepared, and the motto Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

I carry six guns. All of them are Glocks in .40 S&@ caliber with Night Sights and are bone stock except for some wolf springs. I carry 2 Glock 22s on my right and left hips in C-Tacs, 2 Glock 23s in my Alessi Bodyguard shoulder holster, 1 Glock 27 on my left ankle, and another Glock 27 in my right hand pocket. I also carry some folding knives. I carry 2 Chris Reeves folding knives, both of them are Sebenzas. I carry the small one in the left hand pocket of my 5.11 Tactical pants. I carry the larger one in the mag pocket on the right hand side with a Glock 22 magazine. I carry another 4 Glock 22 magazines behind the guns on my hips. I carry an extra magazine on a mag pouch on my right hip. I also carry a surefire E2E flashlight clipped onto my left hand pocket. You never know when you will need a light. I am going to be carrying 2 pairs of hand cuffs when I decide on a decent manufacturer and holster (suggestions are wanted). For my commo gear (I wasnt in the military but I adopted some of it into my everyday lingo through many CCW courses) I use a Nextel I560 phone in black (dont want to get the yellow one and give my reflection away in case some BG seems me in an alley) and I have a Pager with Skytel service. I also have a Zippo lighter in case I need to make a torch or something if stuck in a Hurricane Katrina situation. I also carry some OC spray (Fox labs if youre wondering)

I just wanted to share some of my experiences. I have been carrying a long time. I remember when I got my first permit. I felt ecstatic. It was an awesome responsibility I was ready to deal with. Not to mention I had been trained for it. I took an intensive CCW class that was several hours in length and have taken a few classes since then. I was like a Police Officer on his first shift. I was so happy that I had been granted the right to carry because there needs to be many more CCWers to help bring crime rates down. It is a heavy burden that we as Sheepdogs have to bear to protect the sheeple.

On my first day CCWing I went on patrol and walked around the entire neighborhood watching things with my hyper sense of awareness. Nobody but other CCWers understands what I am talking about. I walked through the neighborhood and I saw the illegal immigrants sitting on the stoop watching me with a keen eye. I suspect that they were intimidated by my presence (I am 61 and 325 lbs) with a 50 inch waist. I dont understand Spanish but they must have been talking about me.

As a side note, what does Gordo mean?

I continued walking and I saw some gangbangers. There were 4 urban youth (read black kids playing basketball with jerseys listening to crap music err I mean rap music) who were probably carrying illegally. They were talking on someones porch. They looked at me and started talking amongst themselves. One of them called me biggie (some sort of respect thing?) and I kept walking.

As I got further into town I realized I needed to recharge my batteries with some food. I got myself a burrito at the local store. It was being worked by illegals (they are everywhere arent they?) but they make some damn good burritos and nachos. I got a huge super burrito (the kind that are football size) and some nachos with extra cheese and jalapenos. A large soda would wash that down nicely. I brought my food to the table and then got up to fill my soda (it was a self serve soda fountain) when some illegal immigrant gangbanger drug dealers walked in. One of them looked at me and I knew I was in for some trouble. They were probably packing guns. Gangbangers always pack lorcins and hi-points and not quality tactical gear. I made eye contact to let them know that I am hyper aware and that they will not be getting past me should something go down. Those stupid illegal immigrant gangbangers would regret messing with me.

Sure enough they called me a racist name. (Only white people can be racist, stupid racist illegal loving liberals!). I ignored it because I never start trouble when I am CCWing. I just waited in line for the soda machine when one of them pushed me. He wasnt strong enough to push my 345 lb frame. I told him not to touch me and took a defensive posture. I read about it on some tactical forums. Its one Navy SEALs use when going into close quarters combat. (I am not a SEAL or a veteran but I train just as hard with my CCW.) My CCW instructor approved of it and I told the illegal scumbag gangbanger that I would use force to defend myself and my family (who were not there, they dont patrol the neighborhood with me) if he should continue his attack.

They laughed and pushed me again. I pushed back. I threw my weight into it and pushed him into some tables. His other stupid Mexican illegal immigrant friend started saying something in Spanish and he put his hand into his pocket. I reached for the Glock 22 on my right hip and drew. The illegal immigrant took his hand out of his pocket and I told him to get down on the ground. Then I told his buddies to do the same thing. I then proceeded to handcuff the one who pushed me and the bigger of the other two. I then put on some Hatch Cooltac gloves and searched them. All of the employees in the store and the customers started clapping and cheering for me.

Bu not one to neglect my civic duty I had to keep a close eye and my Glock on the other one until my backup arrived. The responding officers came in with their guns drawn and ready to do some wet work. I laughed as once they saw me they put their guns away and I holstered mine. They proceeded to laugh once they saw I had the situation under complete control. They asked my advice on guns and we talked. I told them how I considered law enforcement at one point but I felt the job wasnt my forte. They didnt cuff me or anything and just took a statement. One of them even offered to buy me lunch and I got the number of one of the female officers who responded to the man with a gun call. When will the liberal anti-gunners learn that people like me are able to handle ourselves and act as sheepdogs for them (the sheeple)? Anyway we are going to the range and I am going to show her how to shoot. She also expressed getting her CCW permit. Luckily I have a lot of training and know a lot of people so she will probably taking a class where she will learn to think tactically.

After about 10 minutes of questioning from the cops I was ready to hit the streets again. I continued to walk down the street and check the neighborhood out. I decided that I should probably check the local Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins out. I wanted to stop and rest my tired feet but as a civic minded CCWer I would not shirk my god given responsibilities to protect the neighborhood. I went in and got myself an extra large Peanut Butter and Chocolate malt. As I waited for the raghead to make my malt I noticed one of the officers I saw at the burrito shop. He nodded at me and I sat down at the table next to him. He told me what a good job I did and how much he loved responsible CCWers. I told him that it was just the training from my CCW classes. The whole You default to your level of training thing. He was very impressed and said I would make a fine tac-officer (SWAT for all you non-LEO types). Then he offered to pay for my malt as the raghead guy who worked there called out my order.

That was just one of my many forays into the streets. What made it unique was that it was my first day CCWing. Since then I have become an old hand when it comes to CCWing. I just wanted to share what my first day was like.

Holsters

I have been comparing holsters for the gun I plan to get. I have realized that holsters are expensive, the good ones tend to be custom made to fit you type of gun, and you can’t use one holster for everything. I think I am going to need at least two holsters and I have thought about a shoulder rig also. I will be carrying concealed all the time so I need something of some comfort but primarily easy to draw from and maintain concealment. Depending on the clothing I am wearing that could be hard or relatively easy. It will be much easier to conceal a weapon in the colder months or when I wear a jacket, in the warmer months I am going to want to wear just a t-shirt. This is where I run into problems it seems as though i will leave an imprint of the gun or it won’t be properly concealed. I guess when I get back and have some time to play with different holster styles and placement I will be able to make a decision.

Not much to write

I don’t have anything interesting to write about tonight. I am ready to leave this country and hopefully never return, I don’t think I am homesick, I just want to get back to the states so I can do the things I enjoy. Shoot guns, go off-roading(wait seems like I’d be able to do that here.)  I want to go camping again this year when I return, I am more likely going to go by myself this year though. I really want to get my handgun though that is one of my priorities for my money.

“Kaiser”

“Kaiser” is a chocolate labrador retriever, he is going to be a puppy when I get him. I still am unable to have a dog and will probably be this way for a while to come, however when I get one it will be “Kaiser.”  I have wanted my own dog for ever and last year I was thinking I might be able to get one when I get back. It didn’t happen and probably won’t happen this year either. I could get one, but I have several reasons as to why at this point I wouldn’t be a good dog owner. First I am in the dorms for a little bit longer, next I work 14 hour days and wouldn’t be able to give the attention a young puppy so badly needs, If i had a room mate in an apartment that may help, but I don’t want to try to push that responibility on to someone else, then I also am greedy and want my dog, trained by me and to follow my rules some one else may bend, break, or not enforce them, plus I deploy alot I am gone for atleast 6 1/2 monthes a year, which makes it especially hard to be the owner of a dog. If I were able to have somebody else watch him rather than give him up, he wouldn’t remeber me when I came back, and who wants to do that every year. When I am finally able to get Kaiser I have a lot of cool ideas that any other dog would envy, so If your a dog owner take warning.

Fire Arms

I own a 12 Gauge Remington 870 Magnum w/ 18 bore cylinder barrel. I had a top folding stock that I installed, however it broke after firing several rounds of Magnum Slugs in rapid succession. I currently have the original stock put back on it. I am planning to purchase a knoxx stock that reduces felt recoil up to 95%, for those not familiar with shotguns that is incredible. I found it hard to believe at first, but after visiting the companies website and watching a few product demo videos, I am willing to give it a try. I am going to get the Spec-Ops stock it collapses, very similar to what I have on my issued M-4. If you would like to learn more check out their site.   http://www.knoxx.com/NewStyleKnoxx/Products/SpecOpsStock.html

I am planning on purchasing a handgun when I get back to the US. I am going to get my concealed carry permit, and will carry my handgun concealed on a regular basis. I think I have settled on .40 SW and I would like to get a Sig Saur. I really like the Equinox, however I have taken into consideration that this would be my primary carry gun and probably get banged up a little. The Equinox is a beautiful gun and though I am sure it can handle a few scratches it shouldn’t have to be subjected to them. Not when your paying more for the fancy look anyway. I will make a final decision when I am able to hold and shoot test guns at the dealer in utah, but I think I have settled on the Sig p229 DA/SA. I might buy a used gun depending on what deals I can get, but I feel comfortable with trusting Sig’s reliability. I have read review after review on Sig 229 and Sig’s in general and the overall consensus is that Sig’s are about as reliable as they get.