this year's hot new accessory

I do not know what the heck goes on at New York's fashion week...

But at least they've got Rule 3 figured out.

(if you've got time and/or a serious case of boredom, hit that link. Much WTFLOLery.)

art of the gun

SayUncle posted about pistol-themed makeup kits, which are not makeup kits at all but one of the many gun related pieces in the body of work by Dutch artist/designer Ted Noten.

They are meant to be an ironic statement about women, on the warpath. Or whatever.

shooty blanks

Designer keys.

You'd never forget which one unlocked the gun safe.

what to wear

2A cufflinks

Since we know he looks awfully dapper in a tie, maybe I can convince JayG to buy a shirt with French cuffs for the next Gunnie Prom.

a will and a way

My friend Mad Saint Jack finally has a blog - and it's about damn time, too, because not only is he smart and owns lots of guns but it seems he makes a habit of doing awesome stuff like this.

nice shot, man.

This revolver takes a photo each time you pull the trigger.
I'd like to see that scrapbook.

Chicks on guns

Another charming long rifle patchbox.


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Actual size

Yes, really.

(from the miniature guns display at the NRA Annual Meeting)

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doubleplusgood!

Check out the doublestack Thunder 380 Plus! 15 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber! 16! Whoo hoo!

(But don't tell Megan McCain - she doesn't think we need more than 10 rounds at a time. I'd like to tell her that I don't think she needs so much eyeliner but I think I'll just MYOB because, really? I know as much about makeup as Megan does about guns.)

monopod

I have been known to use my prosthesis as a leg rest, popping it off and propping up my residual limb. I have attempted to use it as a tool when lacking a hammer and I've even played mean tricks on substitute teachers in grade school - sitting at my desk with my leg on backwards, smiling blandly and acting as if nothing was amiss. (2nd grade, I think. The impishness started early.) It's an excellent shin kicker and you never have to worry about someone stepping on your toes but this? This is frickin' AWESOME...

H/T EveryDayNoDaysOff

Stacked stock

Note the 18th century pin-up girl patchbox on this Kentucky long rifle.
 

(click for detail)

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good gear

Weer'd readers are already aware of this, but I bought myself a new holster. I have been looking for something a bit sturdier than my old leather JBP belt slide and made it my mission to find one at the NRA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh.

Unimpressed with Blackhawk's Serpa line, I eventually stumbled across the Galco booth. It seemed they had quite a few options for my Bersa Thunder .380 but in the end, I opted for the simplest design, an M7X Matrix.

 (you'd think the most famous Bersa on the internet would garner some swag, right?)

Here's the zoom:

Aside from being one of the best looking plastic holsters available (everyone thinks it's hand molded leather) the M7X is low profile, high set, and has some serious retention - I love it. It's comfortable because the safety no longer digs into the curve of my hip, my Bersa feels more secure since the gun doesn't slide around on my belt and the absolute best part? No more having to unholster when I, um...visit the ladies' room to powder my nose.

Lego Zed

.38 1-eighty

You know, now that I've had a few weeks to mull it over, I think I've changed my mind about giving a new woman shooter a .38 airweight revolver.

In fact, I now believe that a snubbie is the perfect gun for everyone. Young, old, male, female, newbie or experienced shooter, get yourself the lightest snubnose you can find and load it full of +P ammo. Easy to carry and that hand-numbing recoil makes you feel like you're really shooting. Oh, and while you're at it, make sure to leave off any laser sights so that range practice is that much more frustrating challenging. And for goodness sake, don't fiddle with that ridiculously heavy trigger pull...wouldn't want shooting to be fun or easy, right? Oh, heck - but why practice at all, really? Everyone knows that all self defense situations happen within 5 feet or less and you'll never hit anything further than that anyway.

However, I'm going to have to insist that all the snubbies be pink and purse-carried.

Surprise!

Look what I found in my post office box...



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women's issues

Concealing and carrying a gun is a different experience for women, for a number of reasons. Curvy bodies make finding a place to comfortably conceal a decidedly un-curvy item a challenge, women's fashions and holsters often don't agree, and sometimes women will have to contend with other people - specifically other small (squirmy, sticky, squalling) people, who often get carried on around on a woman's hip. But, luckily we have women gunvloggers like Limatunes to show us that carrying a gun and carrying a baby are not mutually exclusive activities.*

So happy International Women's Day, everyone! Celebrate the women your life by empowering and protecting them - teach them to shoot and encourage them to carry.

*(we can also bring home the bacon and fry it up in the pan!)

=P

Very funny, smartass Robb.

Awesome Airlines

That pesky TSA problem, solved. (NSFW)

"...when you get on board, we hand each of you a gun. If you pull it out first, you're the terrorist. If you pull it out second, you're EVERYONE ELSE. Good luck, first guy."

Genius.

(H/T my friend Speakertweaker)

grassroots is us

Gun rights are an individual right, a human right.

And in order to better defend those rights, individuals will form groups. Unfortunately, the gathering of any number of people for any known cause whatsoever will always result in the dreaded, and yet essential, political maneuverings. People sort themselves out, voice their opinions, choose a leader - it's human nature. Sometimes this goes well, and sometimes...not, as my friend Gay Cynic shows us with the recent kerfuffle going on with the Washington Arms Collectors. A great example of how individual politics can affect the whole, it seems the WAC is due for a changing of the guard.

So, if you're a Washington resident, join the WAC, and remember...a vote for Gottlieb is a vote for sanity. (yes, that Gottlieb.)

art of the gun

I know it's kind of redundant to link to a post by SayUncle since everyone's probably read it already but look...painting with bullets! Multimedia with a bang. How cool is that, right?

Besides, I majored in art with a concentration in painting. I'd be completely remiss if I didn't link to it.