A Lesson Learned, the Hard Way

A gentleman came into the shop this morning; hang dog face and all. Asked what had happened. Said his truck and wife's car had been burglarized overnight. Bad enough that, but he'd had a habit of storing his personal carry piece and several other weapons inside said truck.

Guess what went missing.

Boys in blue arrive and smug the surfaces in a vain attempt to find prints. Of course they fail yet get a tip from neighbor lady and within hours find the two punks responsible for the damage and retrive the guns.

My customer is all happy and stuff. He smiles at the cops and ask when he may have his carry piece back...they laughed and said, "Soon."

"How soon," he asked. Their answer was after the trial. Months, perhaps.

Lock you trucks and cars after you remove your weapons. I should know. Several years ago I attended a rifle shoot. Arrived home very late at night. I was tired and in my stupid half-sleep stupor failed to remove my guns from my truck. Went to bed with all intentions of doing so the next morning. I used very poor judgment, thought, well hell I live in a nice neighborhood, well off the main roads, my precious cargo will be fine over night. See it coming, don't you.

I lost a Colt HBAR AR-15, a $1,500.00 rifle. I also lost a Springfield XD-45, another $600.00. Cops arrived, looked over the scene and told me whomever took my items knew me. They said it had to be someone of close personal acquaintance. Damn sure didn't make me feel any better, in fact my blood lust hit an all time high. I wanted to kill, something. All because I used poor personal judgement. At least my truck was locked and I was able to give the police serial numbers.

I asked why they thought the thief was a personal friend. Their reply was simple...you cannot see your truck from the road. They didn't steal magazines (loaded worth thirty five dollars each) or any of the other gear such as binoculars, spotting scope, armorer tools, filled ammo cans and other small items. Just the guns. Cops said one day they'd screw the pooch and try and sell or pawn the items. Sooner or later I hope to have my weapons returned. Until then, I'm watching you....waiting....make peace with your God while you have time, because if I find you with my rifle...may God bless your soul.

 
Lock your trucks....after you remove your guns.

Stephen

Thanks & Welcome

To my good friend Rob. My friend as you know I reply to all comments, good or bad, as soon as possible. For the rest of you, if you haven't as yet visited Rob's blog, please do so, he's witty and has a way of presenting current events in a pleasant manner.

Again, welcome Rob, and thank you.

Stephen

Please, kill me now...

I've been subjected to over an hour of awful television. My sweet wife is watching some program by the title of 'Xfactor.' I'm making a hard attempt on my reading list but this stuff is driving me nuts...she will not watch this junk in the bedroom. Bless her heart. She loves it.

Thank God it's about done. Otherwise I might just need to eat the big one.

Stephen

Survival

Another view on how prepared we are as a nation.

We all have opinions on our state of preparedness so only you can judge your readiness. For the most part, you're not. As a nation, forget about it. Just my two cents.

Stephen

Very True

My friend Duke has written a great post about his thoughts on TEOTWAWKI. Since we're personal friends we've spoken many times over the years about this issue and agree completely. If you're praying for the end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) reconsider. It will not be pretty.

Get thee forth and read.

Stephen

Bits & Pieces

A storm system has moved into our area overnight. Forecasters said we'd get awful amounts of rain. Sprinkled some.

My catalog from Major Surplus arrived yesterday. Along with the standard offerings, which to me at least, are just filler for the pages I notice they still have their listing for Czech small rucksacks. They list for $14.95 per 4 pack.
This is a good deal. Over this last year I've ordered two sets, back when they came in a five pack. They make great get home bags for your vehicles. One became the carry bag for my Critter Getter (a Kel-Tec Sub2000 folding weapon system) and several spare loaded magazines. Grab a few while they're still offered.

If you need an Alice Pack they have them cheap, too. Noticed survival bracelets are cheaper than dirt now. Everybody and their uncle make them; kinda of a fad I guess. Anyhow, they're selling for less than thirteen bucks per three. Snap models.

I've read Rawles new novel, Survivors. Not as good as Patriots, but worth the time. Skip the chapter on the love affair in South America....very little relevance to the story line. Just my humble opinion.

Yesterday, as usual, I took Little Bit to school. After dropping her off I headed towards home and along the way thought to fill my gas tank. I paid $3.35 per gallon. A few hours later I was asked if I'd be willing to pick her up after school. Duh.
A seven hour lapse in time....driving home passed same fuel dump. Prices had increased ten cents per gallon and today have risen further. Good reason to keep your tank full. Dollar cost average.

Hey, gotta run. Customers have arrived and I need to jerk a cup of coffee and eat. Skipped breakfast and lunch. Not good.

Later,
Stephen

Thank You & Welcome

To BK who took the time to hit my follower button. BK, I shall always reply to your comments as soon as humanly possible. If I miss one of your comments please bring it to my attention.

You are now among friends.

To the rest of my friends out there, please give me a wee bit of time today...as you know Tuesday's are very busy for me and after a long hard weekend I've much to do this morning.

Again, BK, thanks and welcome.

Stephen