Penn on “Gun Control” and Freedom
In this video Penn reminds us that we as Americans need to stop acting like a bunch of cowardly sheep and finally start living our lives like the free people we say we are. He’s right, I can argue all day that more guns makes us safer, but that’s not even the core issue. The core issue is what it means to live our lives as free human beings. If there is something we can do that would make us more free, such as rolling back gun and drug laws, we should do it regardless of how much safer we are before or after. The reason is because freedom should always be more important than (the illusion of) safety.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
- Benjamin Franklin
Ron Paul’s Writings on “Gun Control”
Congressman Ron Paul is probably the only public servant at the Federal level displaying a full understanding of the purpose and origins of Amendment II of the U.S. Constitution.
Also checkout his book, The Revolution: A Manifesto.
Restoring the Second Amendment
Thomas Jefferson said “The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; …that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.” Jefferson, and all of the Founders, would be horrified by the proliferation of unconstitutional legislation that prevents law-abiding Americans form exercising their right and duty to keep and bear arms. I hope my colleagues will join me in upholding the Founders’ vision for a free society by cosponsoring the Second Amendment Restoration Act.
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Springfield XD-9 Subcompact Review
Decisions, decisions.
I had narrowed down my next firearm purchase to either a Glock 26 or Springfield XD-9 Subcompact. Both are roughly the same size, the same caliber, and the general consensus is that you can’t go wrong with either weapon. I read a lot of reviews and forum posts on the web and whenever the debate came up as to which firearm was superior, it was almost always split right down the middle.
Springfield XD-9 Subcompact vs. Glock 26
As I have previously alluded to, both weapons are great at what they’re intended for. But, there are actually a number of reasons for the choice I made. For one, and surely most importantly, I liked the way the XD-9 Subcompact felt in my hand as opposed to the Glock 26. I wasn’t surprised as most people who prefer the XD-9 Subcompact tend to note the same reason when justifying their choice. Secondly, I liked the fact that the XD-9 Subcompact, as small as it is, still came with an accessory rail making it one of the smallest handguns with such a feature. This means if I wanted to, I could mount accessories, such as the Insight X2L laser/flashlight combo, onto the firearm making it an excellent companion to take along when investigating those bumps in the night. Admittedly, such accessories are fairly expensive and while I do not have any plans to purchase any in the near future, it’s nice to have that option available to me.
Shooting the XD-9 Subcompact, Bersa Thunder, and .22lr Revolver
I purchased my new Springfield XD-9 Subcompact pistol just after my mom got her first gun, a Bersa Thunder .380. We decided to take both guns to the range the same day. Gina also came along. I figured it was a great opportunity to teach both Gina and my mom to shoot while breaking in our new handguns. Here are some videos and there are a few pics in the gallery.
Me Shooting the XD-9
Shooting the XD-9 Subcompact felt great. The full-sized models are more comfortable than the Subcompact but that is expected. The weapon itself is much more accurate than I am and plenty accurate for it’s intended purpose. I did experience a jam during the 150 or so rounds I put through it, which surprised me considering this weapon’s reliability reputation. I’m not sure about this particular handgun, but many weapons require a “break-in period” of a couple hundred rounds or so before they function at full potential. Maybe it was that, or maybe it was the ammo I was using.
Gina Shooting the .22lr Revolver
2000 Yamaha YZF-R6
I planned on keeping my Ninja 205R until at least next year but I guess I changed my mind. I love my Ninja, but decided that I wanted something that can more easily manage freeway speeds and I also felt I was ready to advance in power as well.
I began looking and eventually came across a 2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 with 11k miles that caught my eye. The guy brought it over and I ended up buying it. I liked the color and the upgrades, such as the R1 swingarm with the wider wheel.
See pics here.
