We have two winners in our recent raffle for two Glock pistols. The Glock 45 and Swampfox Optics Kingslayer sight were won by A. J., who hails from a city in or near the Atlanta, Georgia metroplex. They’re on their way to his local firearms dealer as you read these words. The Glock 19… Continue reading And the winners are…
Tag: Contests
Raffle results, and some blog news
I mentioned last week that a winner had been drawn for our AR-15 pistol raffle, but that I was waiting for him to indicate whether or not he wanted his name, location, etc. to be mentioned before publishing them. I can tell you that 82 tickets were sold (out of a possible maximum of… Continue reading Raffle results, and some blog news
The raffle winner has been drawn, but announcement is pending notification
As promised, the winner of our AR-15 pistol raffle was drawn yesterday; but so far, he hasn’t replied to my e-mail or telephone messages, to let me know whether he’s willing to have his name and location published on this blog. I have to wait for him to get back to me about that. … Continue reading The raffle winner has been drawn, but announcement is pending notification
And the winner is…
Back on April 5th, I offered an AR-15 pistol in a raffle for my readers. Your response was enthusiastic; a total of 77 tickets were sold (out of a planned maximum of no more than 100 tickets). I’m very grateful to everyone who participated. Your entries have helped to pay down medical and other… Continue reading And the winner is…
Would you like an AR-15 pistol?
Medical bills and other needs call for drastic measures . . . so I’m going to take a leave out of Kim du Toit’s book. I’m offering to my readers a chance to win an AR-15 pistol, in either 5.56x45mm or 7.62x39mm (winner’s choice). I’ll accept just 100 entries at $25 apiece, so the… Continue reading Would you like an AR-15 pistol?
No, it doesn’t figure
The BBC points out that the so-called “gambler’s fallacy” has never worked, and never will. It’s a mathematical calculation that many don’t understand. … a reasoning flaw called the “gambler’s fallacy” [is] a worryingly common error that can derail many of our professional decisions, from a goalkeeper’s responses to penalty shootouts in football to stock… Continue reading No, it doesn’t figure
Mad dogs, Englishmen, Texans, visitors, and the midday sun
Today sees the annual Hotter ‘n Hell 100 bicycle race in and around Wichita Falls, Texas. It’s so named because the temperatures usually hover at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit at this time of year, and the full-length race covers 100 miles (with shorter distances for less ambitious competitors). As I write these words, the… Continue reading Mad dogs, Englishmen, Texans, visitors, and the midday sun
…and I bet none of these guns will ever hurt anybody
Amid all the leftist hoopla about how nasty and scary and deadly guns are, and how we should restrict the living daylights out of them, it’s nice to be reminded that in very large parts of this country, they’re regarded with nonchalance as a routine part of everyday life. They’re seldom used to harm anyone… Continue reading …and I bet none of these guns will ever hurt anybody
Ye Gods and little Vikings!
Finland has just hosted the world’s first Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship. Why it was hosted at all remains an open question! Fox News reports: The task was simple: Showcase your knitting skills while jamming out to heavy metal music. “It’s ridiculous but it’s so much fun,” said Heather McLaren, an engineering Ph.D. student who… Continue reading Ye Gods and little Vikings!
Ever heard of “rabbit hopping” as a sport?
I hadn’t either, until I came across this article about competitive rabbit hopping in Australia. A cute companion, a pest and a free lawnmower — that is usually how a domestic rabbit is described. Now ‘athlete’ can be added to that list, because rabbit owners are training up their furry friends to hop competitively, like… Continue reading Ever heard of “rabbit hopping” as a sport?