Victim takes attacker's shotgun (video)

This is pretty amazing video:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/man-turns-tables-shotgun-wielding-attacker-141851442.html

and from the original report:

http://www.wwl.com/pages/16209701.php

While this is not the recommended course of action to take unless you know what you are doing, it's fascinating to see and sometimes fighting back makes you king of your fate.

This is a good example of why you never get in too close to someone, especially with a long firearm.  It works both ways.  If you're the good guy, stay away from the bad guy if you've got the advantage.

Still, very interesting video to watch.  We always say fight back.  Sometimes it takes some big stones to put your money where the shotgun barrel is, so to speak.  I'm glad this guy came out on top.  After watching the video, I love reading the part when the bad guys come back and try to negotiate, saying they had the victim's cell phone.  Like a typical thug, this guy beats feet like Flash when the tables turn.  I see he had all the time in the world to pick up a dropped cell phone.  :)

Don't bring paintball gun to a gunfight

http://q13fox.com/2013/04/29/dont-bring-a-paint-ball-gun-to-a-shootout/

I have to say this is interesting video.  Other than that, I can't say it any better than Chief Troumbley did in the interview.

Brand New Techy stuff

I received the HTC One on Friday.  Newest of the new smart phones.  Mrs. 45er has a Galaxy S4 on the way in a few days.  They are basically the two big competing phones right now.  So far, I absolutely love my HTC One.  Some of the stuff it does is mind-blowing.  When we get the S4, I'll try to do a side-by-side comparison with them.  By then I'll have a good bit of time to write knowledgeably on the HTC.  Stay tuned.

Filling the tank

So, the first stop was a local barbecue place for pork ribs and brisket.  I couldn't resist the jalapeno potato salad, either.

Empty

After two days of clear liquids, this is all I can think about:

The BIG Cleanse

Guys (and gals), don't be a big, tough guy/gal.  Go to the doc and get screened.  I'm notorious for going years on end without seeing a doctor in any capacity other than a "hello" on the street.  It's dumb and it isn't doing your loved ones any favors.  Mrs. 45ers doc is a former military doctor. I was listening to him talk to her about a lot of situations where, due to change of station, guys didn't follow up and it turned into something horrible later.  Therefore, tomorrow is the big screening, which means today is the big cleanse day.

 

It's been a long time since I've been this hungry.  Clear liquids and water just don't keep you filled up.  Trying to find something different to keep my stomach occupied, I decided to have a couple of small cups of coffee.  I don't normally imbibe, but what could be the harm, right?

 

Well, turns out that due to lack of nutrition and low blood sugar I'm a poor decision maker today.  At least I realize that my lack of nourishment means I'll be making very few important decisions today.  On the plus side I've had two cups of coffee, so I'm energetic.  I'm making stupid decisions even faster!

Bulletproof Whiteboards?

I'm up in the air on this one.  By itself, we all know these are pretty much useless for sheltering in place.  It's like just having a shield in a battle with swords.  Eventually, the guy will get to you.  I can see some benefits for using it to get the heck out of dodge, but that is not the procedure for most schools.  Now, where this will be amazingly effective are the schools where teachers can be armed.  Now you're getting to a serious combination of defense and offense.  That's portable cover and you can't beat that.  I can't see how you hold them, but if there are elastic straps on the back you could use it something like a shield on your forearm.  It might break a bone, but big deal.  You can use it like a small riot shield and shoot around it with your strong hand.