Author Archives: Patrick B.

Feds Fail to Grasp the Bear Necessities of Life

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Patrick B.

What’s more dangerous: a charging grizzly bear or the U.S. Secretary of the Interior? For an Idaho man, Ken Salazar might be a bigger threat. Jeremy M. Hill of Boundary County, Idaho, has been arraigned on federal charges for unlawfully … Continue reading →

TTAG APB: Calling All Johnsons! So to Speak

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Patrick B.

I’d never heard the term “Sweet FA” until reading several of RF’s posts. So I looked it up. Disturbing . . . Acronyms and jargon fill the pages here at TTAG; I often find myself in research mode. I bet I’m not the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Housekeeping | 45 Comments

Does a Candidate’s 2A Stance Affect Your Vote?

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Patrick B.

I never was smart enough to avoid bar discussions about politics, religion, abortion or other hot topics. Something about arguing for the sport of arguing… Tastes Great – Less-Filling. This is beer, not medicine – taste is everything! I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Question of the Day | 13 Comments

Patrick Brown’s Bullet Point

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Patrick B.

Take it from TTAG registered contributor #1218: it’s easy to fall off the tracks around here. And it’s kinda like listening to Dennis Miller—eventually I end up in the dictionary. Thanks to TTAG, I’ve been forced (forced I tell you) to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ammo, Gun Nation, Housekeeping | 16 Comments

Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Helen Staudinger

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Patrick B.

I’m a strong proponent of the United States Constitution and take the 2nd Amendment at face value. However… a person’s gotta know their limits. When 92-year old cougar Helen Staudinger was denied a smooch by her spry 53-year-old neighbor, she went … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, Law and Order | 13 Comments

The Joy of Shooting Bowling Pins

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Patrick B.

I have belonged to an indoor range for about two years now. I practice every week or two. The range runs “Action Handgun Pin Shooting” on Tuesday nights. I gave it a try this week. Gun guru Massad Ayoob wrote a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun and Games, Guns for Beginners, Personal Defense, Training & Technique | 8 Comments

Question of the Day: Resources for Firearms Home Study?

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Patrick B.

I’ve been around guns all my life. My father and grandfather retired from long, successful careers with the Denver Police. Out of high school, I joined the Colorado Air National Guard and served for ten rewarding years. The main thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Question of the Day | 3 Comments