Category Archives: weapons

changing every day, every possible way

I’ve consistently noticed that my “home” in my dreams, though it seems normal during the dream, almost never resembles any place where I’ve resided (nor indeed any place that I recognize). Now I find that the principle applies not only … Continue reading

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still dangerous

I took Dad to the target range today. I hadn’t shot in three years, nor he in seven. He, using my .22, was pleased enough with his shooting to take his target home. With my .40, I did better than … Continue reading

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know your weapons

A dreadful blunder in Granada Television’s version (1985) of “The Greek Interpreter”: in a non-canonical scene, Mycroft Holmes refers to a derringer as a “revolver”. Tsk!

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spilling shells

A surprising passage in The Adventure of the Dancing Men: [Sherlock] Holmes hunted about among the grass and leaves like a retriever after a wounded bird. Then, with a cry of satisfaction, he bent forward and picked up a little … Continue reading

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WorldNetDaily: How often do Americans use guns for defensive purposes?

An interesting item from Larry Elder: The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence’s website displays this oft-quoted “fact”: “The risk of homicide in the home is three times greater in households with guns.” Their website fails to mention that Dr. … Continue reading

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a rifled revolver

In the first episode of Have Gun Will Travel (1957), Paladin points out that his custom-made revolver has a rifled barrel, “a rarity in a hand weapon.” Say what?!

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duelling policies

Mark A R Kleiman says a number of sane things, but also this: Requiring everyone who wants to have a gun to apply for a discretionary permit . . . serves no good purpose that I can see. The same … Continue reading

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