Saturday, June 26, 2010

Why I Might Carry a Gun

PEOPLE ASK WHY?
Why I Might Carry a Gun

My old grandpa said to me

"Son, there comes a time in every man's life when he stops bustin' knuckles and starts bustin' caps and usually it's when he becomes too old to take an ass whoopin."

I don't carry a gun to kill people. I carry a gun to keep from being killed.

I don't carry a gun to scare people. I carry a gun because sometimes this world can be a scary place.

I don't carry a gun because I'm paranoid. I carry a gun because there are real threats in the world..

I don't carry a gun because I'm evil. I carry a gun because I have lived long enough to see the evil in the world.

I don't carry a gun because I hate the government. I carry a gun because I understand the limitations of government..

I don't carry a gun because I'm angry. I carry a gun so that I don't have to spend the rest of my life hating myself for failing to be prepared.

I don't carry a gun because I want to shoot someone.
I carry a gun because I want to die at a ripe old age in my bed, and not on a sidewalk somewhere tomorrow afternoon.

I don't carry a gun to make me feel like a man.
I carry a gun because men know how to take care of themselves and the ones they love.

I don't carry a gun because I feel inadequate.
I carry a gun because unarmed and facing three armed thugs, I am inadequate.

I don't carry a gun because I love it.
I carry a gun because I love life and the people who make it meaningful to me.

Police protection is an oxymoron.
Free citizens must protect themselves.
Police do not protect you from crime, they usually just investigate the crime after it happens and then call someone in to clean up the mess.

Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....

Sunday, May 2, 2010

10 Hiking Essentials!

10 Hiking Essentials

1. WaterWater is the most vital necessity in a survival situation. You can' t live long without it, especially in the desert where you lose water rapidly through perspiration. Your body loses fluid as a result of heat, cold, stress and exertion. Even in cold areas, you need a minimum of 2 liters of water each day to maintain efficiency. You can live for up to a month without food, but only a few days without water.
2. MapSo you can get where you're going or communicate your location to rescuers. If you get lost you may be able to find features on the map to help pinpoint your location.
3. CompassCritical for navigation!
4. Flashlight or HeadlampWalking in the dark can be dangerous. Not seeing a pot hole or loose rock can make your situation even worse. Don't forget spare bulbs and batteries.
5. Extra FoodTo generate warmth and increase strength.
6. Extra ClothingTemperatures at night can drop dramatically. Wet clothes can deplete your body of essential heat. Having spare clothes can save your life.
7. SunglassesEyes are especially vulnerable to bright sunlight and damaging UV rays typical in the desert and mountains. These can help avoid eye damage.
8. First Aid SuppliesA ready-made, store-bought kit may not have everything you need. It is best to construct your own, based on expert advice. Some standard elements include, but are not limited to:
  • sterile gauze pads
  • band-aids
  • antiseptic
  • roll of 2" gauze
  • moleskin
  • tweezers
  • adhesive tape
  • triangular bandage
  • personal medication (if applicable)
9. Knife or Multi-toolCan be incredibly versatile in time of need. Click Here for more information.
10. Matches or Fire StarterBeing able to start a fire can be the difference between life and death. Be sure to keep them in a waterproof container. A fire starter, such as a candle, kindling or chemical accelerant, increases your odds of successfully getting a blaze going.

If you must start a fire, be responsible!
Wildfires are a real threat to the Wilderness as well as to victims and rescuers!