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She didnt need it. Shes a true class act.
She was a key figure in the passing of the Concealed Carry law in Texas and has been an outspoken advocate. My favorite interview of her was done by none other than Larry King. King was aware of what happened at Lubys in Killeen - however he was NOT aware that her parents were slain right in front of her. It got so out of hand they had to break to commercial. She handed Kings Ass to him on his own show. I regard Mrs Hupp as one of the most influential politicians of modern times in our state. Im damn proud of her.
Yep - outa here Wed morning if everything goes right.
You have a great day as well and eventually pleasant dreams! Youll probably still be up when I wake up.
Doin well Peggy S. recovering from the excesses of Thanksgiving and an eager cook staff. Gettin ready to head to bed - 930pm on this end.
Doin well - and a hi back!
o my GAWD thats funny
I wont be out in the field till the second week in Dec - hopefully will have some to put up.
From Frank Brownell-
Meanderings From Some Crowded Minds
Dear Folks,
Around here, we've talked a lot about what may lie ahead for the gun industry. And if we thought it was almost surreal before the election, times have gotten even stranger after the election. The economy is still wildly yo-yoing and nobody can tell you where it's all going. But what we can tell you is that the firearms industry is having gang-buster sales - one of the few really bright spots in the economy right now. There is one heck of a rush to the local gun shop and online gun stores. Of course, this is panic buying... all those folks who figured "it couldn't happen", or "I'll get a gun sometime", are now realizing that we are going to have the most anti-gun administration this country has ever seen. One that doesn't believe or care about the second amendment being a personal right, despite the Supreme Court ruling, or their election promises, or about self-protection, or about the castle doctrine or any of those other issues we gun owners care about. So they are rushing out to buy the guns while they still can. I'm telling all my gang here to hunker down and ride out the storm. In two years we have a chance to re-do the House of Representatives; in four the Presidency, the House again and some of the Senate.
Of all the factors causing the current buying rush, the Obama-nation effect has the largest impact because of the Democratic agenda and their penchant for banning guns. The current make-up of the House and Senate, being almost filibuster-proof, also adds to the fray. Keep in mind it was the Dems who put together the most restrictive weapons ban law we have seen. Word from those in the know is that the Assault Weapons Ban will come back for a vote - hi-cap mags for rifles and handguns are just the tip of that mess - however, this time there won't be a sunset clause. They also want to close the so called "gun show loophole", limiting private sales of firearms between individuals. We should expect the first shot across the bow not long after January 20th. They also plan to try to slip this through with little warning or discussion.
For those of you with gun shops, basement gunsmithing businesses and retail gun stores - something my Dad, Bob, told me about years ago still runs true today: When auto sales and durable goods purchases are at an all time low, our business, the gun business, will do well. It's really simple when you think about it. If people are taking part of their income to buy cars and keep their washing machine and refrigerator up-to-date, they have less disposable cash in their pocket to spend on their hobby. If they are not buying cars, houses, or expensive stuff for their homes, they do have a little left over for hobbies. Add to that "pocket change" the fact that when gas prices drop one penny at the pump, it puts one billion plus dollars back into the economy. Oddly enough the combination of all of these means the consumer has more dollars to be spending right now for less expensive items.
If you're one of those buying, buy wisely. Cheap is still cheap and often crap. Was, is, and will still be in the future. If you're buying for the future, go with the best you can manage. Go with the products which are going to last the longest.
Another odd thing has happened. We're all trying to bulk up our retirement funds. Most of those were invested in equities, that's stock market talk for "stocks". And, frankly, the stock market got trashed. So, now the advent of the "New 401k". Many people are reducing or stopping participation in the former programs and spending their money on something that retains its value in good times and in bad. People are buying guns. Most gun values don't seem to have gone down and they certainly haven't seen the 40-60% loss in value like our stock market has. They may be the recession proof investment plan.
From our side - the industry side - the whole industry is building up inventory as quickly as possible and filling back orders as quickly as possible. This huge demand has caught everyone flat-footed. Everything AR-related is flying off the shelves and there are ever increasing back-order positions. If the ban does go through, any extra capacity built today to handle that demand will go unused so manufacturers are being cautious and wise in their investment in building up production capabilities. What this means to all of us is that everyone is going to have to be more patient and let this all work through.
Taking all of these into account, we've seen a perfect storm created for the firearms industry. Everyone I know, which includes even some very left-leaning democrats, has purchased or is considering purchasing a firearm. The whole nation seems to clearly understand what is at stake if there is going to be some type of firearms ban in the future. They are investing now and all those new gun owners give us something to build on.
What we all have to do, manufacturers, shops, sport shooters and hunters is work together to get our message out. All those panic buyers who might not have owned an AR before can be strong allies if we get them out shooting. So, keep working with the new shooters, the kids, the ladies, the neighbors. We have to have enough participants in the shooting nation to push back. The stronger the industry, the louder our voice, the more contacts who can carry our message to the Representatives and Senators.
Which brings up the final point - and then we're through. We have got to pull together. In numbers comes our strength. So - join the NRA. Add your voice to theirs. There are twelve million of us who say we are members of the NRA, but only around four million plus who have paid dues. Only with numbers will we be able to push back on any legislative action that will ban our rights as guaranteed under the second amendment. Check your membership status now. Join up for this next twelve months, and continue to carry the economic enthusiasm you are feeling now into helping our industry survive the next four years.
Outstanding - well thats 3 states we know of then. Kudos to your Sen as well. Common sense isnt lost yet. Im going to post a letter from Frank Brownell of Brownell's Sporting Goods here in a minute - has some good points.
Didnt fly in MS as well - when you click the link to the bill on that site OBG posted under "Status" it says "Dead".
Amen! I hope they all find similar fate. Great find.
Yep - so nuff - I have not been home for the last two so this will be a good one for sure.
My wife had her dinner next door - had a whole turkey left over. Doggies n kitties ate well. She saved the bones for me to boil when I get home - going to make some stock for some gumbo baby!
Good morning indeed. Hope everyones Turkey Day was filling.
Interesting - appreciate you sharing that as well. At least you are still able to have them. Got family up your way in Highlands and Glenville - one of my favorite areas in the country.
O my - that kinda stinks - the check anyway. Merry X mas - in advance though.
If you pick it up - let us know how it did and what you think of it.
Love to hear reports from the field.
Its due
Yeah - good - we really are not seeing anything to indicate otherwise in TX - esp. gun sales. Gonna be an incredible year for anyone selling guns and ammo compliments of "The Office of the President Elect"
The Mall opened at 10PM last night your time. I called at 1AM and there were 40 some customers in her store - up 400% compared to a day in just 3 hours. She still had over a dozen in the store at 430AM. She said the parkinglot was full by 11 and they were parking in the grassy fields over by the hospital behind the mall. So about this shitty economy??
And how.
It is - it goes back years ago. But that is a trmendous advantage - WE are the ONLY ones that can refine it - and do it right.
thanks - yeah - watch them CH 13 next month lol.
I know - but still - we know personal responsibility is not an option.
Irradiate the welfare checks with polonium 210?
"A little dab will do ya"
Yep - it kills Russia too - they have to re refine the Goo that he sells them too - and they cant lol.
But what about the children?? How are we going to be able to give them the "breathalizers" when they go to the hospital??
yeah - we will see - helps lessen the overall pain - they were at $7 this summer - with the amount shes been able to buy a the lower prices - if it goes to 3 she will be green again.
Yeah - silver is what im in to, but not as of late because of the comissions - which I think are total manupulation.
Yup - crazy aint it. the low production is the key to the wealth.
Im getting more intuiged about the Gold markets since we talked last - both pro and con. Does seem like there is a coilspring effect setting up but too if you look at the sources for all of the bullish gold articles they usually end up being related to Kitco lol.
You should hear them crying now. Good grief - it still only costs them $7bbl to get it out of the ground.
The wife will have a pretty killer esop this quarter - her co. was down to .59 on Monday - closed at close to $2 on Wed. She will get to buy at .59 minus 15%.
Yeah DST makes it worse - the Saudis dont do DST (cant figure out how to set the clocks)
Oughta be a pretty lackluster day.
cool - well lets see what the day brings - asia is up and europa dopa is down.
9 during DST
Yep - and how. Are the markets open today?
Yeh - those get more difficult. On Monday we usually will start staying up later to ease the time differance.
yep - 5 days.
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