On my first trip to a shooting range, we finished up the session with a few shots of the big 500.
It sure was a blast and I’m definitely looking forward to getting a shot at some of the other big boys they have there: .460 and the .454 Casull, along with the famous Desert Eagle 50.
Black Friday is a national holiday to our American friends, but up here in Canada there are also deals to be had. Retailers noticed that Canadians cross the border each year to take part in the madness across the line. As much fun is it is to do hand-to-hand combat over a Tickle me Elmo in a Walmart, I sure am glad that retailers here are taking part in the shopping action.
Check out Canadian Tire, Princess Auto, Cabela’s, and Amazon.ca
Yes I could use more friends, but that isn’t what I meant. No, the PAL is the Possession and Acquisition Licence and you require this to purchase firearms or ammunition in Canada.
Formerly know as the FAC (Firearms Acquisition Certificate), obtaining a PAL is an involved process. Here I will outline what I know of it before going through. Later I will write the definitive process for you to also get your licence.
If you missed it, these are last week’s episodes
Here are my recommendations for podcasts 02 November:
Lew Rockwell Episode 371 – Street Smarts with Jim Rogers – Jim Rodgers KNOWS money and investing. We all should at least listen to what he has to say. In this podcast Jim & Lew discuss Roger’s book: Street Smarts.
Lew Rockwell Episode 372 – Wheat Belly with Dr. William Davis – Lose the wheat, lose the weight. Dr. William Davis discusses how bad modern wheat is for us. This combines paleo and gluten free concepts.
Lew Rockwell Episode 373 – Homeschooling, War, and Banking with Ron Paul – I don’t have to describe this one. If it has Dr. Paul in it, you should listen. This episode if chock-full of wisdom.
Modern Self Protection 72 – Testing You – Criminals and Terrorists are out there testing your capabilities and vulnerabilities all of the time. Ben discusses how to recognize this, how to react, and how to know when you are being threatened.
On Halloween I ended up with the evening free to myself. I could have gone to the gym, watched movies, or even eaten candy. But instead, I decided on an indoor shooting range visit since it was over a month since I had been there. Plus there was a great deal on at the time that I couldn’t resist.
As you may have read, my first visit to the shooting range was a real eye opener. I came out of it with both confidence and respect.
Below I report on the firearms I used and my thought on each for this shooting range visit:
We are always busy: working, family, running around, shopping, etc. But when we take time to ourselves we can experience the numerous benefits of vacation.
Some of us travel and experience new cultures, others rest on the beach. Some visit family, and sometimes we have the opportunity to travel halfway around the world. None of these approaches to vacations are wrong – all forms of vacation can be highly beneficial.
Ted Nugent is a great voice of freedom, liberty, hunting, guns, and music.
He makes himself heard in the media and I really enjoy watching videos of him on YouTube. Here are some of my favourites.
But he is also a musician and well know for some of his rock’n’roll songs. Of relevance to you and me here is his famous ballad about Fred Bear, the late bowhunting proponent.
A Great Ted Nugent Ballad – Fred Bear
As Canadians, we don’t usually look to the USA for political or economic advise – especially these days with the turmoil going on there. But there is an Exception: Dr. Ron Paul.
Dr. Paul is a Republican, but not a big government Republican like the rest of them. He is an opponent of big gov, fascism, corporatism, income tax, and foreign military intervention. In this way, we are on the same page regarding politics: Less is More.
Hear is a collection of my favourite Ron Paul Videos:
If you missed it, this is last week’s episodes
Here are some podcast episodes october 26 for you to listen to this weekend:
The Preparedness Podcast Episode 195 – Preparedness Questions Part 1
The Preparedness Podcast Episode 196 – Preparedness Questions Part 2
Some Podcast Episodes Oct 19 for this weekend. If you missed it, here’s last weekend’s picks.
Fat Burning Man Episode Rich Roll – Vegans vs Paleo
Ripple Outdoors Episode 1318 – How to Field Dress a Deer
The Outdoor Podcast Episode 31 – Basics of Deer Hunting
Podcasts are a great way to learn new things, be exposed to new ideas, and hear news not filtered by your local media’s biases.