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Yikes, here we go...
http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/04/i_want_to_clear.html Reading the article and several comments following reinforces to me that ignorance and fear are extremely dangerous. When I say ignorance, I am not trying to insult anyone, I am only referring...
Posted: 04-17-2007 13:50 by Chris | with no comments
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Tower Shoot
I participated in a shooting event this weekend that was unlike any other I have tried -- a pheasant tower shoot. What is it? Before I decided if I wanted to do it, I did a little searching, and it sounds like there are different varieties, but they all...
Posted: 03-19-2007 16:06 by Chris | with no comments
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Reloading for the new shotgun
Since I bought my shotgun, I have been toying with the idea of reloading shells. Nice target loads aren't too expensive ($6-7 / box) but most anything with a steel or non-toxic shot is crazy expensive (minimum of $12-15 / box of 25, up to $25 / box...
Posted: 03-16-2007 10:37 by Chris | with no comments
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What's going on?
I've been bad about posting for a while again, so I'll give the whirlwind update: Since Caleb's hospital visit and our subsequent home improvements, things have been quiet. I spent a weekend in Grand Rapids, travelling to Allegan county both...
Posted: 02-05-2007 15:28 by Chris | with no comments
Merry late Christmas to me
Last night, Joshua and I headed to Cabela's so I could pick up some licenses, and when I got there, I discovered they had a firearms sale going on. I have been toying with the idea of procuring a shotgun for myself for years, but had never acted on...
Posted: 01-05-2007 11:52 by Chris | with no comments
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