Attended the local firearms show today.
Since shotguns were in abundance, calling it a gun show is OK.
Didn’t go looking for anything in
particular and didn’t buy anything but a double cheeseburger. A 4H club was
operating the concession. Let’s give a shout out to all the adults that work
with the kids and support these activities. They do make a difference in kid’s
lives. A double cheeseburger isn’t on my food plan. Supporting good kid
activities is high on my life plan.
I mainly attend these shows to support
the cause. My only temptation today was a new Ruger 10/22 stainless
takedown. I’m not a collector but more
of a tool user. A .22 rifle has been
missing from the tool chest for some time. An old octagon barrel .22 Winchester pump
caught my eye. Again, tools. Having owned and used several tubular feed rifles
in various calibers, I’m more inclined to buy something with a magazine. I find
them a bit more reliable.
There were zero Charter Arms for sale.
One in .22 interests me. No Bond Derringers. Had one, gave it to a friend, and
have wanted one every since.
This is the first sale I haven’t seen any
NAA derringers displayed. Likewise, no Makarovs. There was one vendor with a rack
of Arisakas. Only saw three Mosins.
Did see a couple with new twins. I’m not
good at guessing baby ages. These could hold up their heads but were small. The
logistics were staggering. An oversized stroller, various small duffels, vacuum
bottles, mixing bottles, tiny feeding bottle, diapers, blankets, towels etc.
Made me tired just watching.
Back to work tomorrow. The weather
guessers are saying we will hit the backside of an Alberta Clipper. Shouldn’t
be much to it around the NE,WY,CO corner.
