Thursday : March 18 : 2010
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Around the Water Cooler: "Harmless Drug"
By Rich Grassi
DEA reported the arrest of a felon in possession of firearms (among other issues) a few days back in Kahl-ieeee-fornia. Our felon, it's said, allegedly sent several emails to a "medical" marijuana website. In those emails, he threatened the lives of DEA operators and their families.
According to a March 16th DEA press release,
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Gordon Taylor and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Stephen C. Herkins announced today the arrest of a convicted felon who was in possession of a firearm, ammunition and a bullet-proof vest. Micha GODFREY, 37, of Tule Lake, CA, was taken into custody yesterday (March 11 2010) by U.S. Park Service Rangers at the Lava Beds National Monument, after allegedly waving a firearm in the air. At the time of his arrest, GODFREY was under investigation by the DEA for allegedly threatening to kill DEA agents and their families.
Okay, medical Mary Jane is approved by the state; it's still a federal beef. It's not always worth much time either unless you irritate the Feds! If I were going to do, say, the rules of doing a successful caper, Rule 1 might be "Avoid drawing attention of the cops." Seems that would be important. But, I'm not smoking weed either. Perhaps the THC cloud prevents that bit of wisdom from seeping in . . .
Meanwhile, in a press release from USDOJ dated yesterday, a pair of guys were charged in a nine-count indictment issued by a federal grand jury for "illegally hunting threatened species of alligators.
I recognize the fed is concerned about these critters - though not as concerned as I about the likelihood of 'gator attacks! I doubt I'd be stalking these critters legally or otherwise.
Charged were Clint P. Martinez, 43, and Michael A. Martinez, 47, both of Plaquemine LA, with nine violations of the Lacey Act, the federal statute which makes it illegal to transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase illegally taken wildlife.
DEA reported the arrest of a felon in possession of firearms (among other issues) a few days back in Kahl-ieeee-fornia. Our felon, it's said, allegedly sent several emails to a "medical" marijuana website. In those emails, he threatened the lives of DEA operators and their families.
According to a March 16th DEA press release,
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Gordon Taylor and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Stephen C. Herkins announced today the arrest of a convicted felon who was in possession of a firearm, ammunition and a bullet-proof vest. Micha GODFREY, 37, of Tule Lake, CA, was taken into custody yesterday (March 11 2010) by U.S. Park Service Rangers at the Lava Beds National Monument, after allegedly waving a firearm in the air. At the time of his arrest, GODFREY was under investigation by the DEA for allegedly threatening to kill DEA agents and their families.
Okay, medical Mary Jane is approved by the state; it's still a federal beef. It's not always worth much time either unless you irritate the Feds! If I were going to do, say, the rules of doing a successful caper, Rule 1 might be "Avoid drawing attention of the cops." Seems that would be important. But, I'm not smoking weed either. Perhaps the THC cloud prevents that bit of wisdom from seeping in . . .
Meanwhile, in a press release from USDOJ dated yesterday, a pair of guys were charged in a nine-count indictment issued by a federal grand jury for "illegally hunting threatened species of alligators.
I recognize the fed is concerned about these critters - though not as concerned as I about the likelihood of 'gator attacks! I doubt I'd be stalking these critters legally or otherwise.
Charged were Clint P. Martinez, 43, and Michael A. Martinez, 47, both of Plaquemine LA, with nine violations of the Lacey Act, the federal statute which makes it illegal to transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase illegally taken wildlife.
Skill Set: Holsters, Again
by Rich Grassi
Before Tiger briefly left our midst, causing me to write his column, he did a piece on holsters. One of the rigs he wrote up - actually a pair from one maker, Milt Sparks - was leather. The next was a polymer Kydex. The ankle rig, a Renegade, was nylon.
We had a spate of nylon holsters in the 80s and 90s. While we still see them once in a while, we find they're often ill-fitting and don't hold their shape well. Still, for some applications, nylon is the way to go - particularly if the mode of carry is nonstandard (i.e., not belt holster, pocket holster, shoulder holster).
Our Publisher glommed a fanny pack when we were last on the road. A good use of nylon, the fanny pack has some value though I've never been able to get all warm and fuzzy about them.
More to the point is a pair of holsters I hadn't seen for some time that are still in production. I took you along this path to tell you about an innovative company with an innovator for an owner, The Wilderness Tactical Products, LLc.
Known for the line of Giles Slings, named for inventor-gunman-instructor-peace officer Giles Stock, The Wilderness has a number of other products designed to appeal to "our kind of people."
The Original Safepacker Holster came along due to owner Ralph Holzhaus' work in mountain rescue. Carrying guns in conventional holsters on those operations quickly led to loss, gouges on the gun from the rocky terrain and frequent baths due to rains - why is it people never need rescued when the weather is nice?
Ralph set about to make a rig that would hold gun and ammo in a safe secure fashion, while allowing quick access. Tall order? Not so much.
Made in six sizes, the Safepacker holds the gun and spare ammo in the pouch accessible to your shooting hand while holding the Safepacker in the nonshooting hand. A belt loop is also affixed (yes, it's compatible with MOLLE) to the Cordura nylon outer shell which, along with closed-cell neoprene padding, protects the firearm and ammo supply.
In the proper size, the Safepacker could also hold your checkbook or shopping list. With the proper accessories, the Safepacker can be a shoulder bag (add a shoulder strap), a component on a Runner's Pack (supplied with two standard Nalgene-size bottle bags) or on the Packer-Backer - a rig to make Safepacker a fanny pack!
The biggest thing is the Original Safepacker does not look like a holster. This gives a unique product another advantage: surprise!
Oh, when you get in the car, loop the shoulder component of the seat belt through the Safepacker. It secures the gun in case of accident but gives you access in case of another type of problem.
Like something more traditional? How about a vertical-riding belt slide that keeps the gun secure and doesn't look like a holster when your jacket is off? Look to the Zip Slide. The Original Zip Slide is a nylon belt slide secured to your belt by two wrap-around straps - these are secured with hook-and-loop fasteners equipped with security tabs. On and off is a snap.
The Cordura nylon shell is wrapped around a molded polymer core. The gun "snaps" in. With the gun started into the holster, break your firing grip. Grab the bottom of the slide behind the gun with your finger tips and put your thumb atop the pistol slide/revolver recoil hump. Simply "pinch" and the gun snaps into place.
To draw, get a firing grip on the piece - which the Zip Slide allows - and bring it straight up to clear the holster.
I use their Giles slings, the Wilderness Original Instructor belt (who doesn't?), their Frequent Flyer belt (gets a LOT of use), and, of course, their Sonoran "Tactical casual" shirts - you owe it to yourself to get at least one. If you're going to Arizona, check their website for their CCW-Friendly Dining Guide!
I know Ralph and Joanie and, of course, Giles. Their stuff is simply terrific.
It's all at http://www.thewilderness.com/.
Before Tiger briefly left our midst, causing me to write his column, he did a piece on holsters. One of the rigs he wrote up - actually a pair from one maker, Milt Sparks - was leather. The next was a polymer Kydex. The ankle rig, a Renegade, was nylon.
We had a spate of nylon holsters in the 80s and 90s. While we still see them once in a while, we find they're often ill-fitting and don't hold their shape well. Still, for some applications, nylon is the way to go - particularly if the mode of carry is nonstandard (i.e., not belt holster, pocket holster, shoulder holster).
Our Publisher glommed a fanny pack when we were last on the road. A good use of nylon, the fanny pack has some value though I've never been able to get all warm and fuzzy about them.
More to the point is a pair of holsters I hadn't seen for some time that are still in production. I took you along this path to tell you about an innovative company with an innovator for an owner, The Wilderness Tactical Products, LLc.
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The Original Safepacker Holster came along due to owner Ralph Holzhaus' work in mountain rescue. Carrying guns in conventional holsters on those operations quickly led to loss, gouges on the gun from the rocky terrain and frequent baths due to rains - why is it people never need rescued when the weather is nice?
Ralph set about to make a rig that would hold gun and ammo in a safe secure fashion, while allowing quick access. Tall order? Not so much.
Made in six sizes, the Safepacker holds the gun and spare ammo in the pouch accessible to your shooting hand while holding the Safepacker in the nonshooting hand. A belt loop is also affixed (yes, it's compatible with MOLLE) to the Cordura nylon outer shell which, along with closed-cell neoprene padding, protects the firearm and ammo supply.
In the proper size, the Safepacker could also hold your checkbook or shopping list. With the proper accessories, the Safepacker can be a shoulder bag (add a shoulder strap), a component on a Runner's Pack (supplied with two standard Nalgene-size bottle bags) or on the Packer-Backer - a rig to make Safepacker a fanny pack!
The biggest thing is the Original Safepacker does not look like a holster. This gives a unique product another advantage: surprise!
Oh, when you get in the car, loop the shoulder component of the seat belt through the Safepacker. It secures the gun in case of accident but gives you access in case of another type of problem.
Like something more traditional? How about a vertical-riding belt slide that keeps the gun secure and doesn't look like a holster when your jacket is off? Look to the Zip Slide. The Original Zip Slide is a nylon belt slide secured to your belt by two wrap-around straps - these are secured with hook-and-loop fasteners equipped with security tabs. On and off is a snap.
The Cordura nylon shell is wrapped around a molded polymer core. The gun "snaps" in. With the gun started into the holster, break your firing grip. Grab the bottom of the slide behind the gun with your finger tips and put your thumb atop the pistol slide/revolver recoil hump. Simply "pinch" and the gun snaps into place.
To draw, get a firing grip on the piece - which the Zip Slide allows - and bring it straight up to clear the holster.
I use their Giles slings, the Wilderness Original Instructor belt (who doesn't?), their Frequent Flyer belt (gets a LOT of use), and, of course, their Sonoran "Tactical casual" shirts - you owe it to yourself to get at least one. If you're going to Arizona, check their website for their CCW-Friendly Dining Guide!
I know Ralph and Joanie and, of course, Giles. Their stuff is simply terrific.
It's all at http://www.thewilderness.com/.
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