Gun Thread: 2026 TXMoMe Edition!

Howdy, Y'all! Welcome to the wondrously fabulous Gun Thread! As always, I want to thank all of our regulars for being here week in and week out, and also offer a bigly Gun Thread welcome to any newcomers who may be joining us tonight. Howdy and thank you for stopping by! I hope you find our wacky conversation on the subject of guns 'n shooting both enjoyable and informative. You are always welcome to lurk in the shadows of shame, but I'd like to invite you to jump into the conversation, say howdy, and tell us what kind of shooting you like to do!

Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the TXMoMe Edition? That's right folks - the big event is this coming week! I hope you are rushing your TXMoMe attendance preparations to completion, and hope to see you there!

I am leaving in the morning and will be frantically stuffing things into a suitcase and the back of the truck tonight so I'll be in and out of the comments. Please use the opportunity to study up on range safety. Thanks!

PSA: It would be a really good idea idea to monitor the weather forecast up to the time of your departure. Having said that, weather predictions are just educated guesses and notoriously unreliable so if you want to cover all possibilities, plan on wet/dry/hot/cold. Here is a link to the Corsicana 10 day weather forecast.

With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?

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FUNdamentals

More fundamentals of range safety for the TXMoMe. I am trying to make a point. Anyone care to guess what it is?

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2026 TXMoMe

They Mome'n down in Texas!

The time has come to begin the discussion of the upcoming TXMoMe in Corsicana, TX on October 16-17. This is the eleventh annual TXMoMe, or Conservative Burning Man as it's popularly known, and it promises to be a doozy. A double-doozy even. A bigly double-doozy! If you're in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere of the Planet of the Earth, contact Ben Had for details on attending. The dates and email links for all MoMes are always helpfully included on the blog's main page, left sidebar.

What started years ago as a small get-together and informal plinking session lasting a couple of hours has matured into a full scale jamboree-hootenanny including a program of shooting activities for both handguns and rifles over two days. I have to thank Ben Had, Cow Horse Queen and RancherBob for making this whole thing happen and providing the opportunity for the shooting to comprise such a significant portion of the event.

But wait! There's more! Combine that with world class food and drink, and the even world classier company of your fellow Morons, and you have a weekend that legends are made of. For those not inclined to shoot (?), there are non-stop opportunities to relax in the shade of the carport or under a handy nearby tree with a beverage and visit with your online pals to your hearts content, which is really what the whole damn thing is about in the first place..

Allow me to be serious for a minute, and I have said this probably nine hundred and twelve times now. These gatherings are a really good time, and I know of no one who expresses regret after having attended one. Actually it goes beyond that. It's not just a weekend of laughs, it's an opportunity to connect with lots of like-minded people and create lasting friendships and priceless memories. No kidding. Think that's hyperbole? It snot. Would your ol' pal Weasel lie to you? Well, yes he would, but not about this. TXMoMe veterans will attest to the funness and completely laid-back nature of the event. Don't be a dork, do yourself a favor and get yo' ass to Texas!

TXMoMe veterans: please jump into the comments to encourage the scairdy-cats to join in the fun! What was your first MoMe like? What were you expecting? Were you surprised? Did you have a great time?

If you are attending the TXMoMe this year, and all the cool kids are, please keep an eye on this section for important information and updates in the coming weeks. I also want to reiterate the TXMoMe is not a gun thing with some socializing attached, but rather is a social thing with some shooting attached. If you aren't a shooter, I guarantee you will not feel out of place and will have a great time. No fooling!

Are all y'all getting excited? Weasel are!!

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10/11/26 Update/Reminders/New Stuff

No changes this week. Please keep an eye on the weather for Corsicana.

NOTE TO ALL: This is a private event, held on private property, and is open by invitation only. If you have not contacted Ben Had, and received a personal invitation, you are, how do I say, not invited. Attendees: do not share the location of the event with anyone or risk losing your own TXMoMe invitation.

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2026 TXMoMe Schedule

Here is an outline of the schedule of events. Times are tentative and subject to modification/change. This schedule will be included in the Gun Thread with any changes incorporated going forward until the event, so please check back weekly.

Friday, 10/16

Rifle Program
8am - 10:30am: Rifle Clinic (carport)
10:30am - 11am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Friday Shooters! (carport)
Noon: Light lunch provided (carport)
11am - 4pm: Live fire (rifle range - targets to 1,000 yds)

Handgun Program
10:30am - 11am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Friday Shooters! (carport)
11:00am - 12:00pm: Static live fire (pistol range)
Noon: Light lunch provided (carport)
1pm - 4:00pm: Static live fire (pistol range)

Saturday, 10/17

Rifle Program
9am - 10am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Saturday Shooters! (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (rifle range)
1pm(ish) Lunch (carport)

Handgun Program
9am - 10am: Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Saturday Shooters! (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (pistol range)
1pm-ish Lunch (carport)

Shooters: Bring your own hearing and eye protection, and wear sensible shoes as the ground on the ranges can be uneven! Also, please plan on stopping somewhere along your way to Texas and picking up some ammunition if you plan to shoot and aren't bringing your own weapons/ammo. Everyone is very generous with sharing, but please don't rely on the generosity of others to provide everything for you. You can really help out by grabbing a box of 9mm or 5.56mm or whatever you want to shoot. Here is a link to Brinson Power Sports in Corsicana which sells ammo. They also sell ATV's if you want to grab one of those while you're there.

Anyhoo...

For a while I have been conducting a Rifle Clinic on Friday morning followed by range time Friday afternoon and then again well into Saturday. Most of you (I think) have endured this presentation before, so if there are other topics you would like to have covered, speak up in the comments and I will try to address your request.

We have also been steadily refining the handgun portion of the program and this year will be focusing on the static pistol range as well as continuing to offer a separate setup for gun-curious beginners desiring one-on-one supervision and instruction. If you are a novice shooter, or even have never been to the range before and think guns are icky, you are welcome to shoot! Just see an RSO and they will set you up with an experienced shooter to help you.

These times are approximate and programs may change as weather conditions and participation warrant. We anticipate a hard stop on both ranges at 1pm on Saturday to allow everyone to participate in the bigly fun TXMoMe festivities.

Range Safety
You will note there are combined rifle and handgun range safety briefings both days and attendance is mandatory if you want to shoot. We take your safety seriously and ask everyone who wants to shoot plan on attending this important briefing. Again, we are conducting one combined safety brief each day. No exceptions.

At the conclusion of each day's safety briefing you will be asked to sign a general liability waiver, after which you will receive a color-coded wrist band. The color is different each day, and it is your ticket onto the range(s) for the day. No wrist band, no shooting that day. Don't want to sign the waiver? No problem, just do not expect to shoot. If you miss the mandatory range safety briefing which is mandatory and must be attended, you are welcome to watch the live fire activities from designated observation areas.

All shooters are asked to check in with an RSO (sporting an Orange Cap of Dorkiness for easy identification) upon your arrival at either of the ranges who will answer questions and direct you to an open firing position. The RSOs wield unspeakable power so it is in your best interest to be nice to them. Want to do things your way? I suggest that your own personal range on your own personal property is a good place for expressing your individuality.

IMPORTANT: I would hope this goes without saying, but anyone failing to immediately and politely follow RSO instructions will be removed from the range(s). Period. No exceptions. This means YOU.

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Highway Patrol!

This week's episode: Slain Cabby!

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Unknown World!

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Here are some different online cigar vendors. You will find they not only carry different brands and different lines from those brands, but also varying selections of vitolas (sizes/shapes) of given lines. It's good to have options, especially if you're looking for a specific cigar.

Cigarsinternational.com
Cigarpage.com
Famous-smoke.com
Cigarsdaily.com
Neptunecigar.com
Smallbatchcigar.com
Bobalu Cigar Company
Cigarbid.com
Nicks Cigar World New!

A note about sources. The brick & mortar/online divide exists with cigars, as with guns, and most consumer products, with respect to price. As with guns - since both are "persecuted industries", basically - I make a conscious effort to source at least some of my cigars from my local store(s). It's a small thing, but the brick & mortar segment for both guns and tobacco are precious, and worth supporting where you can. And if you're lucky enough to have a good cigar store/lounge available, they're often a good social event with many dangerous people of the sort who own scary gunz, or read smart military blogs like this one. -rhomboid

Anyone have others to include? Perhaps a small local roller who makes a cigar you like? Send me your recommendation and a link to the site!

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
American Elite Ammo
Lucky Gunner Ammo NEW!

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That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

Comments

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1 Good evening Weasel!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (NnhvP)

2 Fustest with the mostest.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (0sNs1)

3 dang

Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (LHPAg)

4 Safe trip, Weasel!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (VyBeY)

5 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:01 PM (iXFS9)

6 called the chefs.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:01 PM (NnhvP)

7 Good evening everyone
So I can get a sound surpresser for my smooth bore musket now

Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 07:02 PM (Ia/+0)

8 There! Are! Five! Rules!

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (CHHv1)

9 Evening all!!!

Looks like mild temps this year for the MoMe. Still bring sunblock with me and the portable gazebo.

Jeep is almost packed. Just the firearms, ammo and my suitcase need to be loaded.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (6wd9j)

10 More fundamentals of range safety for the TXMoMe. I am trying to make a point. Anyone care to guess what it is?

If you don't attend the daily Firearms Safety Briefing Session, and don't show the bearers of the Orange Hat of Dorkiness proper respect and solicitiousness, you won't be allowed to participate in firearms-relatied activities?

Don't do wobbly sh*t?

Eschew unplanned lateral excursions?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (0sNs1)

11 Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (0sNs1)
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Well, those too!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:06 PM (ei1sX)

12 Howdy!

Posted by: Puddleglum, lurkin' about... at October 11, 2026 07:06 PM (sAmhv)

13 If you do not follow the RSO orders you will not only be removed from the range , you will be removed from the premises.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:07 PM (nxLtX)

14 Jeep is almost packed. Just the firearms, ammo and my suitcase need to be loaded.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (6wd9j)

Sorry I can't be there in TX with everyone else. Contemplating any buys after moving to FL given this weekend's news?

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:08 PM (iXFS9)

15 If you do not follow the RSO orders you will not only be removed from the range , you will be removed from the premises.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:07 PM (nxLtX)
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You heard it right here, folks. You don't have to like it, you just have to do it.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:08 PM (ei1sX)

16 Ben Had, did the USPS deliver my gifts to you last week?

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:09 PM (iXFS9)

17 EdL, Thank you so much. Snail mail is on the way.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:09 PM (nxLtX)

18 We are bring a pop up canopy as well.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:09 PM (NnhvP)

19 I sense a theme to tonight's thread.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 07:11 PM (2WIwB)

20 14 Contemplating any buys after moving to FL given this weekend's news?

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:08 PM

Hey Ed, first purchase will be a suppressor for my 6.5 Creedmoor rifle.
The second will be an AR-15 style rifle with...............wait for it..........a suppressor. :-D

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:11 PM (6wd9j)

21 If anyone has a .22lr pistol for the loaner table, I'd appreciate if you would bring it. I'll buy ammo and our instructors on the handgun side will take good care of it. Thx

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:12 PM (ei1sX)

22 Weasel, there is a bunch of 22lr ammo already here. No need for more.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:14 PM (nxLtX)

23 The second will be an AR-15 style rifle with...............wait for it..........a suppressor. :-D
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:11 PM (6wd9j)

Good luck w/ whatever you end up getting!

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (iXFS9)

24 Good evening all
I need to jump right in about something.
I saw this video on X put up by a female shooter who claims to be an instructor. She has 40 thousand followers. The video:
https://tinyurl.com/ypv2snjf
I commented that they shouldn't be firing in the air, people flinching because no eye and ear protection, and drinking alcohol. I asked her if she thought promoting this video was a good idea.
She responded that I'm an idiot for taking this seriously.It's a foreign country and it's just for fun.I just can't believe she thought this was okay.
Was I wrong?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)

25 Good evening to all and a big thank you to Weasel for the safety video gallery. Hoping everyone has a great time next weekend, and safe travels there and back

Posted by: Coelacanth at October 11, 2026 07:17 PM (+OnsA)

26 If anyone has a .22lr pistol for the loaner table, I'd appreciate if you would bring it. I'll buy ammo and our instructors on the handgun side will take good care of it. Thx
Posted by: Weasel

Ruger III be sufficient?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:17 PM (NnhvP)

27 24 Was I wrong?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM

No.

What a bunch of idiots in that video clip. And that female shooter defending them deserves to be mocked.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:19 PM (6wd9j)

28
Best time I could have imagined at the TX MoMe last year.
This year…

Work is kicking my ass, and there’s a Jury Duty Summons in the mix as well.
Next year, for sure.
With luck, I’ll be out of a job…My choice!
Have fun all, although you couldn’t help from doing that if you tried…

Posted by: Gunslinger at October 11, 2026 07:19 PM (N91F8)

29 The spawn will have her 22lr pistol there.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:20 PM (VCgbV)

30 She responded that I'm an idiot for taking this seriously.It's a foreign country and it's just for fun.I just can't believe she thought this was okay.
Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM

No. No, you are not.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (0sNs1)

31 Oh boy! I've been practicing my happy dance all weekend in preparation for next weekend.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (d/XeE)

32 Sharon,
I watched and responded.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (mZt2Q)

33 What point are you trying to make with those YT videos? I am confused.

: )

(Respect the gun the way you would your car heading down the road and none should give you problems.)

Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 07:22 PM (ekZzx)

34 Spawn had 3 personal best times at the competition in Houston yesterday.
The rimfire pistol optic is the one that is most meaningful to her. First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (VCgbV)

35 She Hobbit !!! me too.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (nxLtX)

36 Spawn had 3 personal best times at the competition in Houston yesterday.
The rimfire pistol optic is the one that is most meaningful to her. First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (VCgbV)

Congratulations to Spawn!

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:25 PM (iXFS9)

37 I am going to make sure I don't miss next year. Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport other than Air with maybe some stops to make it a few days longer but easier on a 29 yr old body.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:27 PM (kJmSS)

38 First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.
Posted by: lin-duh

Vicarious pride in Spawn!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:28 PM (NnhvP)

39 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)

Sharon, having personally observed weapons handling by those from other nations, I can tell you that not everyone in the world takes weapons safety as seriously as everyone here. The weapons handling skills (or lack thereof) on the part of the Russians and Middle Eastern cultures is legendary.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:28 PM (iXFS9)

40 Congratulations Spawn.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:28 PM (nxLtX)

41 Lin-duh,
Congratulations to spawn.

She’s a good kid. And you’re an awesome mom.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 07:29 PM (yEz+x)

42 In a sense we are all RSOs in the sense that we all must look out for safety. If anyone sees anything going on that is hazardous - here or at your local range - you can and should call “knock it off”.

Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (ekZzx)

43 Ed L, that was my point in a way. First, she only said that in her response to me and second, why hold that up as an example of having fun. We don't look at our phones when we are on the range. Sitting around drinking beer and firing in the air is not something to emulate. I just thought that she, as an instructor, would be pointing out what not to do.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (kJmSS)

44 Congratulations Spawn!!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (6wd9j)

45 Increasingly it appears Corsicana is not in my future. I suppose even with my adversity things could be much worse, but still.

Safe travels to those MoMe bound!

Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at October 11, 2026 07:31 PM (ENA4W)

46 Lin-duh, awesome news about Spawn. She has grown up so much since I first saw her shoot.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:34 PM (kJmSS)

47 Weasel, there is a bunch of 22lr ammo already here. No need for more.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:14 PM (nxLtX)
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I thought so. Thx.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (nI4xo)

48 I have a request but I can't stick around for an answer as the dog needs his run. I came into possession of a Glock 43x for carry. My eyes can't focus on rear sight, front sight, and target any more so some sort of optical sight is necessary. Any ideas? Suggestions?

Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (hG5L0)

49
Ruger III be sufficient?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:17 PM (NnhvP)
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Perfect! Thank you.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:36 PM (nI4xo)

50 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)

Watch some of the video of Russian conscripts and "kontractniki" ("volunteers") going through weapons familiarization and shooting their single 30 round magazine on the range before getting on the bus to the front lines. They're far more dangerous to each other than the Ukrainians. And that's before you consider epic fails like the one trainee who got turned into a helicopter when he tried to fire an improvised pedestal gun mount for an Mi-24 "Hind" helicopter 12.7mm rotary (Gatling) from the back of a truck.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:37 PM (iXFS9)

51 The spawn will have her 22lr pistol there.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:20 PM (VCgbV)
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Thanks but I think we're covered and I'd hate for something to happen to it.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:37 PM (nI4xo)

52 21 If anyone has a .22lr pistol for the loaner table, I'd appreciate if you would bring it. I'll buy ammo and our instructors on the handgun side will take good care of it. Thx
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:12 PM (ei1sX)
Bringing some.

Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 07:38 PM (LHPAg)

53 Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 07:38 PM (LHPAg)
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Thanks! I will have a couple of 9mm pistols there too.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:42 PM (nI4xo)

54 Well. Shit.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 07:42 PM (yEz+x)

55 Y'all have fun at the MoMee and be safe!

Posted by: DBCooper at October 11, 2026 07:43 PM (KbpsG)

56 Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (d/XeE)
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I have a couple of cigars for you!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:43 PM (nI4xo)

57 I just thought that she, as an instructor, would be pointing out what not to do.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (kJmSS)

The skill level of "instructors" in those cultures, especially if they're not familiar with firearms in the society as a whole, can be VERY low. But as they say, in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is the king.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:45 PM (iXFS9)

58 It is a short night for me. Got to work tomorrow.

But I will be on the road Tuesday. Taking a little more time getting down there this time.

Ben Had, Weasel you should be seeing Schnorflepuppy and myself hopefully late Thursday afternoon.

Night all!!!

Looking forward to seeing you at the MoMe!!!
Just don't expect much stimulating conversation from me. LOL

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:45 PM (6wd9j)

59 Guns

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:45 PM (s1VwS)

60 I just checked the post and the running comments all echo my concerns most in a more clever way than I.
TheGoodIndependent
@billwaring
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1h
I remember when my good friend Jim and I did this with a bunch of friends (may he rest in peace)

For example.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:46 PM (kJmSS)

61 Weather looks good.
Looking forward to it.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 07:48 PM (gSZpL)

62 After last week's road trip (The Clark Fork river is amazing in the Fall), this week I made time to shoot despite having to work on Saturday.

The Nurse got a new birthday magnum, so I brought my S&W 28 to do some head to head testing. And then...the Nurse's Taurus got a squib load. Fucking Magtech. Because of course. The round literally got lodged in the barrel and had to be hammered out. Not cool.

Anyway, that aside....magnums are magnums. And they are not fun to shoot. Though the nurse did shoot a fucking THUMB sized group at 10 yards. Do not mess with the Nurse if she has a gun.

After the magnum, my G21 felt so mild and pleasant. And honestly...the Glock 21 really is a pleasant .45 platform.

A good range trip all considered.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:49 PM (s1VwS)

63 Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 07:49 PM (Ia/+0)

64 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and thank you to our travelin' man host Weasel for setting up the forum amongst all of his other activities.

Scoob stole my thunder above - we are getting ready to head out to Corsicana. (Ben Had, sorry I didn't email you in advance this year.)

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 07:50 PM (xVpNO)

65 Nite Scoob. See you soon

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:51 PM (nI4xo)

66 S'puppy, I knew you were coming so no worry.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:51 PM (nxLtX)

67 48 I have a request but I can't stick around for an answer as the dog needs his run. I came into possession of a Glock 43x for carry. My eyes can't focus on rear sight, front sight, and target any more so some sort of optical sight is necessary. Any ideas? Suggestions?
Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (hG5L0)

I have this as my church gun. Get a Holosun 407k mounted. It will be a fine gun.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:52 PM (s1VwS)

68 I came into possession of a Glock 43x for carry. My eyes can't focus on rear sight, front sight, and target any more so some sort of optical sight is necessary. Any ideas? Suggestions?
Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (hG5L0)

Is that Glock 43X set up for an optic? If not, mounting one can get expensive quickly because a custom cut on the slide may be required to mount an optic. If no mounting plate or cut exists, you might be better off trading in that Glock for something that can mount an optic.

I have a B&T "Hush Puppy" built on a Glock 19 Gen 5 whose slide is cut for an Aimpoint Acro. This is a tough optic, securely mounted to the slide that has a long battery life. It's one of the more expensive choices out there, though. There are a lot of cheaper options if you don't have to have the best of the best, though.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:52 PM (iXFS9)

69 34 Spawn had 3 personal best times at the competition in Houston yesterday.
The rimfire pistol optic is the one that is most meaningful to her. First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (VCgbV)

Lin-duh, congrats to Spawn for having the unusual teen-aged virtue of dedication to her craft. My youngest is also a senior this year, and it's all I can do to keep him focused week to week on his studies.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 07:53 PM (xVpNO)

70 Is that Glock 43X set up for an optic? If not, mounting one can get expensive quickly because a custom cut on the slide may be required to mount an optic. If no mounting plate or cut exists, you might be better off trading in that Glock for something that can mount an optic.

I have a B&T "Hush Puppy" built on a Glock 19 Gen 5 whose slide is cut for an Aimpoint Acro. This is a tough optic, securely mounted to the slide that has a long battery life. It's one of the more expensive choices out there, though. There are a lot of cheaper options if you don't have to have the best of the best, though.
Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:52 PM (iXFS9)

PSA Micro Dagger slides. They are optic cut if his G43x isn't and they are compatible.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:54 PM (s1VwS)

71 Concur MAE.
Nurse definitely has Annie's Oakly!

Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 07:54 PM (2WIwB)

72 I want to thank you Horde for your exhortations to encourage people to come to the MoMe. This is the largest group of first timers we have ever had.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (nxLtX)

73 PSA Micro Dagger slides. They are optic cut if his G43x isn't and they are compatible.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:54 PM (s1VwS)

Thanks, MAE. That's a far cheaper option than what I originally suggested.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (iXFS9)

74 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (nxLtX)
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Excellent! By all means please find me and introduce yourself!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:58 PM (nI4xo)

75 Thank you for the compliment, MAE.

I did clean both the Taurus and my S&W and that mag tech ammo was filthy.

Don’t know why. Was stored Properly. Maybe ten years old?

Won’t buy it again.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:01 PM (yEz+x)

76 I have a couple of cigars for you!
Posted by: Weasel

And a hug, I hope!

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 08:03 PM (ftFVW)

77 Gee. Weasel, I'm kinda confused. How many universal rules are there?

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:04 PM (kU0PQ)

78 Somebody told me we have firearm safety rules. That's incredible. I learned those when I got my hunter's safety permit and first license when I was 13 years old.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 11, 2026 08:04 PM (cJOax)

79 DBCooper, How very nice to see you. I hope you are well.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (nxLtX)

80 I did clean both the Taurus and my S&W and that mag tech ammo was filthy.

Don’t know why. Was stored Properly. Maybe ten years old?

Won’t buy it again.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:01 PM (yEz+x)

Nurse, usually cheap ammo = dirty burning powder. Less QC required from the manufacturer.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (iXFS9)

81 Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 08:03 PM (ftFVW)
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Well, if you insist!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (Y4VCL)

82 72 I want to thank you Horde for your exhortations to encourage people to come to the MoMe. This is the largest group of first timers we have ever had.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (nxLtX)

That makes me feel a lot better. I feel like I’m in third grade, moved across the country and have to start a new school where I know no one. I’ve never done that but I think it would be close to how I’m feeling.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (itAg7)

83 Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (itAg7)
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Ant to top it off you're relying on the word of a guy calling himself Weasel on the internet!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (Y4VCL)

84 We be prods too announce Lagunta Zabowa is be the winner of the Brattleboro FART Tube akullership to Brattleboro Cummunerty Colledge.

Laguna has decided to study Globil Warning Affects on Transgenoors.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, Vt at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (BlaSb)

85 TXAnn, within minutes you will feel as if you have known us all your life. There is no other way to express how wonderfully gracious this group are.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (nxLtX)

86 The Highway Patrol episode?

Flock cameras woulda caught those guys tout suite.

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:09 PM (kU0PQ)

87 TXAnn, within minutes you will feel as if you have known us all your life. There is no other way to express how wonderfully gracious this group are.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (nxLtX)

I can testify to that.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:11 PM (iXFS9)

88 Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport other than Air with maybe some stops to make it a few days longer but easier on a 29 yr old body.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
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Sharon, if you can get to upstate SC you can ride the rest of the way with me. If you don't mind some very bad language in ATL traffic. From my place it's about 14 hours of driving. I break it into 2 days, because even at age 29 I couldn't drive that long in a day.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 08:12 PM (FpydE)

89 Good Evening, Weasel, and Gun Thread readers!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 08:12 PM (quk5M)

90 WTF ?????????????????

84 We be prods too announce Lagunta Zabowa is be the winner of the Brattleboro FART Tube akullership to Brattleboro Cummunerty Colledge.

Laguna has decided to study Globil Warning Affects on Transgenoors.

Posted by: Jackson K. at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM (5U1m0)

91 Evening, folks.
Envious as all get out that I won’t be there this year.
Don’t do anything that I would do.

Was that right?

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM (30Gj0)

92 Nurse, usually cheap ammo = dirty burning powder. Less QC required from the manufacturer.
Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM

* cough *

Posted by: WW White Box ammo at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM (0sNs1)

93 83 And to top it off you're relying on the word of a guy calling himself Weasel on the internet!
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (Y4VCL)

I tend to put more trust in a fellow bean counter so there’s that. I may be in a gunundrum with the safety briefing times since I probably won’t get there til 11 ish, assuming I don’t get lost. I may have to slip someone a couple of shekels for an extension.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (itAg7)

94 RI Red, you know you will be missed. Who else can dodge a bullet faster than you !

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (nxLtX)

95 What were the four rules of firearm safety, again?

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (wxsGM)

96 TxAnn, we will put you in the capable hands of Steck.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:17 PM (nxLtX)

97 If you don't mind some very bad language in ATL traffic.
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 08:12 PM

All that etymology training reference librarians undertake has to have a payoff.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:17 PM (0sNs1)

98 RI Red, you know you will be missed. Who else can dodge a bullet faster than you !
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (nxLtX)

BH, I’ve got it! Mount a couple of flock cameras - one at the Long Range and one at the carport.
I can sit here with a bottle of Rodney Strong cab and enjoy vicariously!

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:18 PM (30Gj0)

99 Attending for the first time?

We've all been there, come and enjoy.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 08:18 PM (NnhvP)

100 Don’t do anything that I would do.

Was that right?
Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM

Except inside the Horse Trailer. It's not for first-time attendees, however.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:19 PM (0sNs1)

101 I am going to make sure I don't miss next year. Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport other than Air with maybe some stops to make it a few days longer but easier on a 29 yr old body.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:27 PM (kJmSS)

Sharon, perhaps you could network with other Morons and 'Ettes in your area and rent a Class A motorhome to do the journey. Stop at some attractions, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 08:19 PM (quk5M)

102 85 TXAnn, within minutes you will feel as if you have known us all your life. There is no other way to express how wonderfully gracious this group are.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (nxLtX)

I have no doubt. This is more of a George Costanza “it’s not you it’s me” issue with meeting a swath of new people at once. Yikes, Im starting to sound agoraphobic, of which I’m not.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:19 PM (itAg7)

103 I feel like I’m in third grade, moved across the country and have to start a new school where I know no one. I’ve never done that but I think it would be close to how I’m feeling.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM

That feeling will last 60 seconds, tops.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (0sNs1)

104 96 TxAnn, we will put you in the capable hands of Steck.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:17 PM (nxLtX)

Dare I ask what or who is a Steck?

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (itAg7)

105 All that etymology training reference librarians undertake has to have a payoff.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Point of order, I'm a systems librarian (and cataloger in a former life). And even my best invective could never match Jesse's. Inspired by 40 years of working on British cars.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (FpydE)

106 Good evening Horde. Thank you Weasel. We're en route to Texas and presently overnighting at an undisclosed location. We saw a lot of cotton today.

Posted by: TRex- post-hurricane dino at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (cBPux)

107 Wish I could attend. I'm not too far down I-35. Kids, work, and kids make it difficult in this season of life for me.

Have fun and shoot safe!

Posted by: Dark Helmeth at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (oqH4h)

108 Hey Weasel ... happy gun thread, indeed!

Someday, I'll make it to a MoMe ... not right now, alas.

Good range day. Hadn't shot my P2000sk and it makes a great carry gun in the cooler months, once I layer on the bulkier clothing.

Cigar stuff ... I know I'm crazy for aging my sticks. I've taken abuse for it many times, but I have this large end-table humidor and I tend to forget what's waaaay in the back. Smoked a bunch of MasterBlend Churchill Box Press that are at least three years young. Crikey, they are wonderful nutty, dense, spicy bits of heaven.

Posted by: YellowBird at October 11, 2026 08:23 PM (MEbkQ)

109 And even my best invective could never match Jesse's. Inspired by 40 years of working on British cars.
Posted by: screaming in digital

Blame the prince of darkness!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 08:24 PM (NnhvP)

110 Weasel, another topic you may want to make a point about -

No drinking alcohol before going to either range.

Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 08:24 PM (5rh/l)

111 Dare I ask what or who is a Steck?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (itAg7)

The best there is when it comes to teaching newcomers about firearms basics.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:25 PM (iXFS9)

112 AZ: "Blame the prince of darkness!"

Lucas, a pox be upon thy name.

Posted by: YellowBird at October 11, 2026 08:26 PM (MEbkQ)

113 Arms akimbo. So what's yoir point?

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at October 11, 2026 08:26 PM (wxsGM)

114 Kids, work, and kids make it difficult in this season of life for me.

Have fun and shoot safe!
Posted by: Dark Helmeth
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I've brought my kids since year 3. Spawn has grown up around the MoMe. She learned to shoot from the morons.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 08:26 PM (VCgbV)

115 You already know all these people. You just don't know what they look like.

Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:28 PM (MWfyi)

116 Dark Helmeth, A Saturday road trip !

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:28 PM (nxLtX)

117 Matthews had to reload tonight! Woohoo for reality!

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:29 PM (kU0PQ)

118 Duncanthrax and lin-duh, guess what showed up at the ranch yesterday?

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:32 PM (nxLtX)

119 Duncanthrax and lin-duh, guess what showed up at the ranch yesterday?
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:32 PM

A kitten who's adopted you?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:34 PM (0sNs1)

120 8 There! Are! Five! Rules!
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (CHHv1)

So you say ...

Posted by: Jean Luc Picard at October 11, 2026 08:34 PM (oCio0)

121 Duncanthrax , a kitten that I can't adopt but this one is a real cutie. Almost as vocal as your darling girl.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:35 PM (nxLtX)

122 Also forgot to mention that my pal Whiskey Dale, who AFAIK does not participate much on AoSHQ but has been to the last two TXMoMes, will be there on Saturday again.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 08:36 PM (xVpNO)

123 Dare I ask what or who is a Steck?
Posted by: TxAnn

Steck is an amazing woman who is a certified firearms instructor. She will stand with you and answer every question and take all the time you need before you pull the trigger.

You are in better hands than you could pay for.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:36 PM (yEz+x)

124 My comment disappeared. Switched to a VPN.

Thanks Gref. I will reiterate that in the safety briefing, but If you have a drink at lunch (or breakfast) don't go back to the ranges.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:39 PM (NrPbK)

125 Please remember. We are on private property. CowHorseQueen and RancherBob. This is their home. There is a HUGE responsibility with allowing the pistol and rifle ranges they do. Be respectful. Be even more cognizant of safety than you would at a formal range.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:42 PM (+Lnfw)

126 116 Dark Helmeth, A Saturday road trip !
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:28 PM (nxLtX)
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You're very kind! I just can't make any of it work this year. Hopefully soon though!

Posted by: ballistic at October 11, 2026 08:42 PM (oqH4h)

127 No more kittens. We have 4 now and all the kids will be in college next year. I'd like to fix the house up but the cats...

Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (VCgbV)

128 Please remember. We are on private property. CowHorseQueen and RancherBob. This is their home. There is a HUGE responsibility with allowing the pistol and rifle ranges they do. Be respectful. Be even more cognizant of safety than you would at a formal range.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:42 PM (+Lnfw)
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This too will be in the briefing. Thanks nurse.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (NrPbK)

129 SiD, AOP, I wish I had started on this sooner. Definitely next year. I got so used to just hopping on a plane but Texas is not the DMV. Places are farther apart and I get anxious having to drive in unfamiliar places. Last year, after someone's flight was delayed, they had to wait til 2 am to get a rental car.i would have freaked out. I hate the idea of imposing on others to get around. Motorho,e would work. With how expensive air travel has gotten, it can't be more expensive.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (kJmSS)

130 TXMOME preps in progress. Just running out the clock on tax season now.

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 11, 2026 08:45 PM (wVcYX)

131 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)

I’m late to thread, but I’ll give my 2¢: I think the Albanian picnic shoot ‘em up (or whatever it was ) was posted for purposes of derision, but poor captioning made it seem like the poster supported the scene. I think the OP was trying to be sarcastic, but tone doesn’t carry well on the internet. Just my 2¢.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 08:45 PM (fAMPp)

132 132 You are in better hands than you could pay for.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:36 PM (yEz+x)

I wanted to go shooting with my oldest nephew who knows his stuff, but he works and lives way across town so we weren’t able to get together. I have my late brother’s AR that I had cleaned up but haven’t fired it yet. I’m hoping to do that at the MoMe. So that’s good to hear.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:47 PM (itAg7)

133 Evening, folks.
Envious as all get out that I won’t be there this year.
Don’t do anything that I would do.

Was that right?
Posted by: RI Red
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Well that leaves plenty of room for just about anything you want to do! Aside from range time, lol.

Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 08:48 PM (cBPux)

134 FYI, I ended up,having to block that poster on X after she called me a b-itch, retarded and said I needed to calm down. Almost every other comment in the thread said the same thing I did but I was the only one she took to insulting. Think I hit a nerve. Anyway...gone now.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:48 PM (kJmSS)

135 Last year, after someone's flight was delayed, they had to wait til 2 am to get a rental car.i would have freaked out.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (kJmSS)

If you're talking about me, I couldn't get the rental until the next morning at 6am. Love Field is not a good choice if you're going to be coming in late.

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:51 PM (kU0PQ)

136 {{{RI Red}}}
Will miss seeing you. We need to make a pledge like Hrothgar does
Next year in Corsicana!

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:52 PM (kJmSS)

137 I don’t care what kind of boon Flock cameras and the like are, as currently used they contravene the Fourth Amendment and make us all less free. Get back to me when you must have a warrant to query the system.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 08:52 PM (fAMPp)

138 OK. Think I'm packed. It isn't pretty, but it's done.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:53 PM (NrPbK)

139 I feel like Flounder at the Faber Homecoming Parade:

"Oh boy, is this great!"

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 11, 2026 08:54 PM (wVcYX)

140 129 Places are farther apart and I get anxious having to drive in unfamiliar places.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (kJmSS)

I’m just driving 3 hours north and I’m anxious in unfamiliar territory. And I was born here so I really don’t have an excuse. I also watch way too much Dateline and the Oxygen channel which is all crime all the time.
I’d be more than happy to pick someone up at IAH or HOU and drive them in the future.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:55 PM (itAg7)

141 GWB, I thought that it was you.The cost to take the equivalent of an Uber to Corsicana is around $125. That's not bad if you have people arriving around the same time but trying to coordinate that almost impossible with how erratic flight times are.
Just need to start planning sooner.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:56 PM (kJmSS)

142 OK. Think I'm packed. It isn't pretty, but it's done.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:53 PM

You packed a Garand? 'Cause this is the year you're going to demo the Thumb, right?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (0sNs1)

143 Sunny and cool in Corsicana next Fri-Saturday. Who has that kind of pull with the big guy?

Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (sl73Y)

144 Don't forget to pack a jacket or sweatshirt.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (kJmSS)

145 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)

No. And they look Turkish, Balkan, or one of the western 'stans. So, not great on those 4 rules of safe gun handling. (And do NOT get uppity with the Turkish conscripts wearing dark blue wool, long sleeve uniforms in August, carrying M-1s with live ammo. Just don't.)

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:58 PM (kU0PQ)

146 Well that leaves plenty of room for just about anything you want to do! Aside from range time, lol.
Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 08:48 PM (cBPux)

Well, I actually did range time this week. And have a Report:
My new bolt carrier group arrived from PSA for the AR 10. I cleaned, lubed, installed, etc. Function check failed - rounds would only go in halfway!
Closer examination revealed that the forward half of the brass that went off on the bolt not in battery was still there. A .38 brush down the barrel dislodged it. It had pulled apart cleanly at about the midpoint.
I range tested after making sure all my PPE was in place, including gloves. No kaboom. That was good.
25 rounds through so far and all my digits are still attached. Later this week - accuracy testing. I shall report. Even though most of you will still be afterglowing from TX.
Sigh.

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:58 PM (30Gj0)

147 Howdy Weasel - Howdy gun friends!

It's MoMe week! Got my orange hat of dorkiness ready. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you at the ranch!

Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 08:59 PM (QMAsf)

148 Sunny and cool in Corsicana next Fri-Saturday. Who has that kind of pull with the big guy?
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (sl73Y)

Ben Had, probably. She's known Him a good long while.

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:00 PM (kU0PQ)

149 Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 08:59 PM (QMAsf)
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Howdy bro! Soon!!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:00 PM (NrPbK)

150 Don't forget to pack a jacket or sweatshirt.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (kJmSS)

With forecasted lows in the low fifties or high forties, you'll need it if you start bright and early in the AM.

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 09:01 PM (iXFS9)

151 Didja see this?

March For Our Lives
@AMarch4OurLives
The United States has more guns in civilian hands than every military in the world combined.

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America! F*ck yeah!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (ndZc7)

152 Sharon, next year in Corsicana!
I’m really glomming on to the idea of a large RV full of Morons and guns traveling cross country.

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (30Gj0)

153 Howdy bro! Soon!!
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:00 PM (NrPbK)

I look forward to lighting up a stogie with you. Probably more than one!

Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:03 PM (QMAsf)

154 Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (30Gj0)
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Don't they rent the little short buses?

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:03 PM (NrPbK)

155 Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:03 PM (QMAsf)
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*stogiebump*

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:04 PM (NrPbK)

156 Sharon, next year in Corsicana!
I’m really glomming on to the idea of a large RV full of Morons and guns traveling cross country.
Posted by: RI Red at October 11,

You know this could really work because so many of are on the East coast.
🤠❤️😎

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 09:06 PM (kJmSS)

157 151 Didja see this?

March For Our Lives
@AMarch4OurLives
The United States has more guns in civilian hands than every military in the world combined.

-
America! F*ck yeah!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (ndZc7)

And we have trucks. Largest motorized Army in the world.

Posted by: Reforger at October 11, 2026 09:06 PM (hlLS1)

158 Safe travels Weasel and thanks for all your words of wisdom and answering my firearm questions. Having your and Ben Had’s numbers for emergencies definitely assuages the nerves.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (itAg7)

159 Don't they rent the little short buses?
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:03 PM (NrPbK)

I think they require adult supervision, though. Ain’t happening in this group.

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (30Gj0)

160 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM

Also, this is the kind of stuff Brandon Herrera posts on his Darwin Awards videos. And, while he's laughing at it, he's reminding everyone how stupid and dangerous it is. He makes that very clear - especially since CNN did that piece on him being "misogynistic" and such.

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (kU0PQ)

161 Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (itAg7)
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Thanks, and you are most very welcome. Looking forward to meeting you in a few days!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:08 PM (NrPbK)

162 Reforger, I was thinking about you Saturday. TRex had me at some car event held at a movie studio...I kept telling him I don't like movies, and told him to ask you about it!

Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:09 PM (cBPux)

163 Safe travels to all of you. To all of the first timers, just wait til you get that first hug from Ben Had. Life changing. Will be thinking of you. Look forward to,the range reports.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 09:10 PM (kJmSS)

164 I’m just driving 3 hours north and I’m anxious in unfamiliar territory. And I was born here so I really don’t have an excuse. I also watch way too much Dateline and the Oxygen channel which is all crime all the time.
I’d be more than happy to pick someone up at IAH or HOU and drive them in the future.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:55 PM

Hey, you're kinda in my neck of the woods! It's a little late to organize a carpool or convoy or something, but my Lady will probably track you down to exchange contact information. She's the social organizer of the household, and she's been trying to get some kind of local thing going.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:10 PM (VmDLh)

165 Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:27 PM (kJmSS)

Yes. I would love to organize at least a convoy (and, yes, you would have to listen to the song at least once) down through SE Virginia, SC, and onward to TX, picking up vehicles as we go (and picking up riders/drivers, too).

I plan on making it to both NoVa and Tx MoMes next year. So let's organize. (We don't have to go through Atlanta.)

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:12 PM (kU0PQ)

166 Weasel and BH, please pass on my sincere thanks to Rancher Bob and CHQ for hosting this amazing thing.
I had 4 other people on my porch for a mini MoMe and it was stressful enough.

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:13 PM (30Gj0)

167 Yes. I would love to organize at least a convoy (and, yes, you would have to listen to the song at least once) down through SE Virginia, SC, and onward to TX, picking up vehicles as we go (and picking up riders/drivers, too).
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*stands on highway with thumb out*

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 09:14 PM (FpydE)

168 TxAnn

You are in good hands. My boys thought I was nuts when I flew to VA during the earlier days of the pandemic to meet my “internet friends.”

You will have a lovely time.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (yEz+x)

169 I had 4 other people on my porch for a mini MoMe and it was stressful enough.
Posted by: RI Red
**********
Seriously?

Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (cBPux)

170 164 Hey, you're kinda in my neck of the woods! It's a little late to organize a carpool or convoy or something, but my Lady will probably track you down to exchange contact information. She's the social organizer of the household, and she's been trying to get some kind of local thing going.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:10 PM (VmDLh)

I was thinking that I wish I knew someone leaving Friday morning so I could follow them just in case, but that would be great to know for next time. I think Hadrian is in our neck of the woods too.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (itAg7)

171 I did buy ammunition. Both Euroweenie and 45 ACP.

I expect to shoot, but we'll see what happens. It's a great time just to meet interesting people.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM (VmDLh)

172 The Nurse got a new birthday magnum
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:49 PM (s1VwS)

I'm picturing this with a little candle where the red dot should be....

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM (kU0PQ)

173 This will be the 11th TXMome I've missed because.. I suck.

Posted by: Reforger at October 11, 2026 09:17 PM (hlLS1)

174 I expect to shoot, but we'll see what happens. It's a great time just to meet interesting people.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM
***
Haven't you been busy meeting interesting aliens?

Posted by: TRex- ET dino at October 11, 2026 09:17 PM (cBPux)

175 You guys are all making me weep.

For realzies ;-)

TxAnn, can't wait to meet you face to face!

Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (LlRQB)

176 168 You will have a lovely time.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (yEz+x)

I’ve told a few friends that I’m going to see my college roommate, who lives close by in Temple. It’s hard to explain the “internet friends” thing without a lecture about the dangers of the net, blah blah blah.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (itAg7)

177 This will be the 11th TXMome I've missed because.. I suck.
Posted by: Reforger
*************
No, you don't. There is always next year.

Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (cBPux)

178 I was thinking that I wish I knew someone leaving Friday morning so I could follow them just in case, but that would be great to know for next time. I think Hadrian is in our neck of the woods too.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM

We're actually leaving Thursday night because the safety briefing is way too early to get from here to there before it happens, and I love a good safety briefing.

I have actually had lunch with Hadrian. He's an interesting fellow.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:20 PM (VmDLh)

179 Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (LlRQB)

Thank you Steck. Right back at you! This might be a stupid quesition but I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM (itAg7)

180 Haven't you been busy meeting interesting aliens?
Posted by: TRex- ET dino at October 11, 2026 09:17 PM

I can neither confirm nor deny meeting aliens. I did meet some Aggie undergrads recently. They're almost like aliens.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (VmDLh)

181 169 I had 4 other people on my porch for a mini MoMe and it was stressful enough.
Posted by: RI Red
**********
Seriously?
Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (cBPux)

Well, we were handling Weapons Of War. And I might have said one or two seditious things …

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (vKjFC)

182 I’m just driving 3 hours north and I’m anxious in unfamiliar territory. And I was born here so I really don’t have an excuse. I also watch way too much Dateline and the Oxygen channel which is all crime all the time.
I’d be more than happy to pick someone up at IAH or HOU and drive them in the future.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:55 PM

Hi TxAnn,
I am also a three hour drive south of Corsicana. If you want to chat, I'll be one of the orange hat-wearing rifle range officers. Being anxious about this for the first time is natural. Worry not. I'm a six or seven time attendee. It's exactly what Weasel and others describe. A big friendly party.

Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (5rh/l)

183 With forecasted lows in the low fifties or high forties, you'll need it if you start bright and early in the AM.
Posted by: Ed L

Any AM is bright and early in my AO.

Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 09:24 PM (sl73Y)

184 I’m really glomming on to the idea of a large RV full of Morons and guns traveling cross country.
Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (30Gj0)

Oh no. We'll have enough folks it will be a convoy of RVs full of Morons and guns! We'll need to pack some Coors.... (Well, dangit, that would be going the wrong direction for Coors.) It really would be a hella trip.

If we did that, we could stop calling it the Conservative Burning Man and start calling it the Four Wheel Sturgis.

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:24 PM (kU0PQ)

185 178 We're actually leaving Thursday night because the safety briefing is way too early to get from here to there before it happens, and I love a good safety briefing.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:20 PM (VmDLh)

My other option is to not shoot on Friday and make the briefing on Saturday. But I have to leave by 2pm to get home before dark. That’s why I’m hoping there’s a quick make up session for late arrivals.
There’s also an air show going on which is why the hotels were sold out.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM (itAg7)

186 It's exactly what Weasel and others describe. A big friendly party.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (5rh/l)

But watch out for the guy in khakis and sunglasses. He calls himself “CBD”. He’s probably a Fed.

Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM (vKjFC)

187 I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM
***
I'll be the dinosaur with short arms and a long tail. The small brain isn't always visible immediately but typically doesn't take long.

Posted by: TRex- dino greeter at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM (cBPux)

188 It's exactly what Weasel and others describe. A big friendly party.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (5rh/l)

Just remember to remain calm when the Mothership touches down behind the firing line. The probing is only done on a strictly voluntary basis.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (jDLN4)

189 Hello, folks. Sounds like a good time will be had by all. I am currently sitting on the roof deck of the house boat that I accidentally rented for our Anniversary trip. (Accidental in the sense that I forgot it was the Listing I chose (I looked at dozens), and when later my wife said to a friend, "Linc found a great place, it's a houseboat!" I was very surprised, played it cool, and then admitted to my wife that I didn't know it was a boat). Anyway the boat is sweet, the weather is perfect and it seems to be a happy accident.

Posted by: Lincolntf at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (S2fF5)

190 Thank you Steck. Right back at you! This might be a stupid quesition but I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM

There will be name tags that you write your own thing on. Different people do different things. I put my nom de blog on my tag as well as my name. Other people just put their nom de blog and some just put their name. I think people try to do what makes sense.

Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (VmDLh)

191 I expect to shoot, but we'll see what happens. It's a great time just to meet interesting people.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM (VmDLh)

Cybersmythe! When did YOU get here?!?

Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:27 PM (QMAsf)

192 Cybersmythe! When did YOU get here?!?
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:27 PM

I just got here, but I can't stay.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:29 PM (VmDLh)

193 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe
*******
Ours are packed and will be worn again proudly!

Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:29 PM (cBPux)

194 It’s hard to explain the “internet friends” thing without a lecture about the dangers of the net, blah blah blah.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (itAg7)

You can solve that by mentioning how well armed we are.

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (kU0PQ)

195 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (VmDLh)

Not everyone got one
*sad face*

Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (QMAsf)

196 TxAnn, nearby town Mexia seems to still have hotel rooms. Check it out!

"Steck" will be on my nametag. It's essentially my only name at this point.

Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (LlRQB)

197 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM (VmDLh)

198 190 Thank you Steck. Right back at you! This might be a stupid quesition but I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM

There will be name tags that you write your own thing on. Different people do different things. I put my nom de blog on my tag as well as my name. Other people just put their nom de blog and some just put their name. I think people try to do what makes sense.

Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (VmDLh)

Your plastic 3D printer badges looked terrific, Cybersmythe. You did well. But magnetic stuff is always a bit tricky.

Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM (5rh/l)

199 I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM (itAg7)

Those who were at one of the MoMes have cool little plastic nametags. The rest of us make do with a stick-on one. I just use my nick, though, because it's easier to spell.

(But, I will also not be there until next year.)

Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:32 PM (kU0PQ)

200 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM

Not everyone got one
*sad face*
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM

Didn't I give you yours? I did, in fact, print one for you after the MoMe. If I didn't manage to give it to you, I can print another one.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:33 PM (VmDLh)

201 197 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM (VmDLh)

We refer to the "AOS style guide".

Posted by: Reforger at October 11, 2026 09:33 PM (hlLS1)

202 If you people are nice I will do a makeup safety brief at the end of lunch on the carport Friday.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:34 PM (NrPbK)

203 "Steck" will be on my nametag. It's essentially my only name at this point.
Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (LlRQB)

Howdy Steck -- Looking forward to seeing you!

Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:34 PM (QMAsf)

204 Didn't I give you yours? I did, in fact, print one for you after the MoMe. If I didn't manage to give it to you, I can print another one.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:33 PM (VmDLh)

That would be great -- I never got one.

Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:35 PM (QMAsf)

205 196 TxAnn, nearby town Mexia seems to still have hotel rooms. Check it out!

"Steck" will be on my nametag. It's essentially my only name at this point.
Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (LlRQB)

I got one in Corsicana a few months ago for Friday night because I still wasn’t sure if I was going but didn’t want to wait til the last minute.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:35 PM (itAg7)

206 A curiosity question, Weasel. Is your buddy with the pistol range metal targets coming this year? Won't be the same without him!

Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:37 PM (5rh/l)

207 Whoops! Whoopsir-doodle! I forgot to say thank you!

Thank you! I appreciate your being here and am really looking forward to seeing a bunch of you later this week!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (NrPbK)

208 197 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM
***
I have no idea what you're talking about.

Posted by: The Moose out front at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (cBPux)

209 I’ve told a few friends that I’m going to see my college roommate, who lives close by in Temple. It’s hard to explain the “internet friends” thing without a lecture about the dangers of the net, blah blah blah.
Posted by: TxAnn

I think very many of us ladies who came alone the first time told our friends and families little fibs for just that reason.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (ftFVW)

210 202 If you people are nice I will do a makeup safety brief at the end of lunch on the carport Friday.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:34 PM (NrPbK)

*Looks through the couch cushions and under the car seats for loose change to tip Weasel*

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (itAg7)

211 I have to sign off now because I have HVAC repair folks coming in the AM. I'll spend the whole week wishing I was in TX instead of being at work. Safe travels to everyone and please enjoy yourselves in TX!

Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 09:39 PM (iXFS9)

212 And now can just tell folks we're going to hang out with friends for the weekend!

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 09:39 PM (ftFVW)

213 For all or any of you goofing off about going to the MoMe, knock it off! Get on out there and have some fun. Bring your shootsticks and warm them up.

Weasel, for the first time, I'm bringing my rifle, praying I don't overly embarrass myself.

See all of you there.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (Jr+re)

214 Coco made $30 M and her life is hard

But yeah, obviously I’ve been pretty vocal about how I felt. And yeah, I don’t feel at this point— I feel a bit fatigued talking about it just because of the fact that it is hard.

Also, I think being a Black woman in this country and having to experience things even online and seeing your marginalized communities being affected

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (/+uur)

215 Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:37 PM (5rh/l)
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Weasel Buddy Geoff? You better believe he will be there running the pistol range! He's my best buddy. He doesn't even read the blog and he drives to TX from VA and brings all of his custom steel because he's a pretty great human being.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (NrPbK)

216 Jewels' husband and daughter wanted a phone number and address because they were afraid she was going to be kidnapped by a cult.

Miss you, darlin.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (nxLtX)

217 30 in s and p 500 would make you around $5 M last year

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:41 PM (/+uur)

218 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (nxLtX)
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It's really only a little cult. A nice cult.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:42 PM (NrPbK)

219 TXAnn - pls remind me I have a cookbook for you.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:43 PM (NrPbK)

220 That would be great -- I never got one.
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:35 PM

Well, crap. I'll have to see what I can do this week. I really need to dry the filament, but maybe it'll work if I don't. And I'll have to figure out a way to hold it on. One that actually works this time.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (VmDLh)

221 Liawatha gonna kill a deer at Indian Head then blood the cheeks of fellow DSA and the TA fuckin DA
Jerk the deer on the desk of (D)s in the Senate.

na na na na na
na na na na na

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (/+uur)

222 The Society for the Prevention of Wobbly Shit.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (nxLtX)

223 Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov TORCHES Nobel Committee After Controversial Peace Prize Award:

“Maybe Next Year They’ll Give the Chemistry Prize to a Hamas Bomb Maker”

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:45 PM (/+uur)

224 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (nxLtX)
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I had a visual aid made up just for that, and even remembered to pack it!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:46 PM (NrPbK)

225 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM

What? When was this initiated? Why was I not informed?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 09:46 PM (0sNs1)

226 222 The Society for the Prevention of Wobbly Shit.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (nxLtX)

This year our members have put more things on top of other things than ever before. But, I should warn you, this is no time for complacency. No, there are still many things, and I cannot emphasize this too strongly, not on top of other things.

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:46 PM (/+uur)

227 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe

I don't know, I'm looking at mine right now and think it's great.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 09:47 PM (NnhvP)

228 219 TXAnn - pls remind me I have a cookbook for you.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:43 PM (NrPbK)

Shuckins Weasel, that’s awfully kind of you. I think I know which one it is and thank you in advance. 👩🏻‍🍳

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:47 PM (itAg7)

229 Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:45 PM (/+uur)
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To the extent possible, I like to keep the Gun Thread comments free of current events. Thanks.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:48 PM (NrPbK)

230 The small brain isn't always visible immediately but typically doesn't take long.
Posted by: TRex- dino greeter at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM

* types *
* deletes *

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 09:48 PM (0sNs1)

231 To the extent possible, I like to keep the Gun Thread comments free of current events. Thanks.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:48 PM (NrPbK)

Sorry

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:50 PM (/+uur)

232 Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:47 PM (itAg7)
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Tragically, I didn't have a chance to get bluebell to sign it for you.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:50 PM (NrPbK)

233 I cannot Thank You all enough for making this such a memorable event. You bring so much joy.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:51 PM (nxLtX)

234 232 Tragically, I didn't have a chance to get bluebell to sign it for you.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:50 PM (NrPbK)

Signature or no, I truly appreciate it.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:51 PM (itAg7)

235 I cannot Thank You all enough for making this such a memorable event. You bring so much joy.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:51 PM (nxLtX)

So looking forward to seeing you again!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 09:52 PM (quk5M)

236 Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:51 PM (itAg7)
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See? A nice cult.

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:52 PM (NrPbK)

237 Thank you Weasel. See many of you, soon!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 09:53 PM (NnhvP)

238 Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 09:53 PM (NnhvP)
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Soon!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:54 PM (NrPbK)

239 I flew into to Houston last Saturday for nephews wedding at a pretty cool place called the Houstonian . . Then we dove down the coast and spent the week in Port Lavaca fishing for redfish, and I actually caught a 4-5 foot long alligator gar. Impressive fish that puts up quite the fight. Port Lavaca and Port O'Conner are all about fishing and hunting. Good time was had. Wish I couldve stayed and drove up to Corsicana though. Im gonna make it to one.

Posted by: Big Alfredo at October 11, 2026 09:54 PM (nVdR7)

240 AOP, I can't wait to give you a hug.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:54 PM (nxLtX)

241 It's a mostly peaceful cult.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 09:57 PM (Haopq)

242 It's totally not a militia.

Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:58 PM (MWfyi)

243 Take it away, Doof!

Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:59 PM (NrPbK)

244 fd, true but we could take over a medium sized country.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:59 PM (nxLtX)

245 143 Sunny and cool in Corsicana next Fri-Saturday. Who has that kind of pull with the big guy?
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM

Clearly CBD got some time with the keys to the Weather Machine...

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 09:59 PM (Haopq)

246 Take it away, Doof!
Posted by: Weasel

So Doof has the magic pancake turner.
cool.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:00 PM (NnhvP)

247 You'll be able to tell those of us that live here. We will be wearing a jacket

Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (nxLtX)

248 ONT is nye,
Nood!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (NnhvP)

249 Godspeed Weasel and everyone else traveling intra and interstate. To think after at least 15 years of lurking, I finally bit the bullet.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 10:02 PM (itAg7)

250 Thank you for the Gun Thread, Weasel!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 10:02 PM (quk5M)

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