tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post3266543358299148817..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Any Time, Any PlaceFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91114765153022695522019-03-18T13:02:32.705-05:002019-03-18T13:02:32.705-05:00Hi, Marge. I like Bison Prepper. He's a little...Hi, Marge. I like Bison Prepper. He's a little rough around the edges at times, but he is direct, to the point and appears to be very intelligent. I read him everyday.<br /><br />James Howard Kunstler wrote a book called The Long Emergency. We read it ten or so years back. I would recommend it to all. It dealt with Peak Oil and a lot more.<br /><br />There are other names for Lizard Brain, but that works well. Around here we just call Bison Prepper, BP. More people need to pay attention to that inner voice instead of following the herd. There is a lot of noise that drowns out natural intuition, way too many distractions.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing, Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-78404987859053132822019-03-18T12:56:14.778-05:002019-03-18T12:56:14.778-05:00Words of wisdom. Just be careful that little finge...Words of wisdom. Just be careful that little fingers don't touch the wrong places. Can't have too many flashlights. Thanks for your thoughts. <br /><br />Sleep tight, FrankFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-16917839519330402322019-03-18T12:54:34.674-05:002019-03-18T12:54:34.674-05:00Hello, thank you for your comment. I am familiar w...Hello, thank you for your comment. I am familiar with Appleseed and from what I can tell, it is a good program. Thank you for the recommendation, Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-22807355027368441082019-03-18T10:44:03.843-05:002019-03-18T10:44:03.843-05:00As discussed on BisonPrepper, our global populatio...As discussed on BisonPrepper, our global population passed Peak Oil about a half-century ago.<br /><br />With it, we passed Peak Agriculture and Peak Manufacturing.<br /><br />And Peak Civility. Mayberry and Leave It To Beaver are history, gone with zero possibility of returning.... our neighbors among the VibrantUrban folk never watched that televisionprogramming.<br /><br />As BisonPrepper recommends, I suggest paying attention to your Lizard Brain. It senses trouble at the basic levels; ignore it, and your lineage ceases to exist. Heed it, and you live another minute.<br /><br />And as Ol' Remus counsels:<br />Avoid crowds.LargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530497760743766465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-3129776023589520472019-03-18T07:02:09.809-05:002019-03-18T07:02:09.809-05:00I have the "stuff" in the picture. Neve...I have the "stuff" in the picture. Never go to bed unless they are on my night stand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-36892722743910810552019-03-17T22:56:20.368-05:002019-03-17T22:56:20.368-05:00"The old saying is, 'having a surf board,..."The old saying is, 'having a surf board, does not make one a surfer'"<br /><br />Having a rifle does not make you a Rifleman either. Get thee to an Appleseed. We don't teach tactics, but we do make folks safer and far more proficient with a rifle. The Old Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231228961346060753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-8597719135791877432019-03-17T16:33:24.596-05:002019-03-17T16:33:24.596-05:00You're right. There are lots of methods of con...You're right. There are lots of methods of control. The one I find the most distasteful is enticing folks to join through a common shared relationship or principal. It can work for both positive or negative.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment, Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-21382999435606373742019-03-17T16:31:23.519-05:002019-03-17T16:31:23.519-05:00TW, thank you for your comment, it is right on.
W...TW, thank you for your comment, it is right on.<br /><br />We need to practice. We need to prepare. We need to have our minds set right. Get to know your gun.<br /><br />Holsters. Again, you're right on with the holster part of the comment. A hard sided holster made for the gun you carry is essential. Don't try to be a John Wayne type and stick a gun under your pants that could leave you talking funny.<br /><br />In our case with the leather holsters. We never re-holster the gun without removing the holster from our body. Ours is carried exclusively in our right back pocket of the jeans we are wearing. When it is drawn to shoot, it is not replaced while the holster is still in the back pocket. <br /><br />You are exactly right. In fairness, Uncle Mike's makes a number of rigid holsters. Many police officers carry them as duty holsters, concealed and unconcealed. But you are right, do not re-holster a weapon unless it is a rigid type holster.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment and please continue to do so.<br /><br />Frank <br /><br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-28728764951512158972019-03-17T16:21:57.057-05:002019-03-17T16:21:57.057-05:00Hi CT. I'm not familiar with the Rhodesian saf...Hi CT. I'm not familiar with the Rhodesian safety gate technique. If others have comments, please contribute. <br /><br />Thank you for commenting, FrankFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-24974988142023949732019-03-17T14:34:27.149-05:002019-03-17T14:34:27.149-05:00An atmosphere of distrust is a control tactic. The...An atmosphere of distrust is a control tactic. The government can steal more trust than it can earn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-83692638271614179912019-03-17T14:26:10.945-05:002019-03-17T14:26:10.945-05:00It's my firm believe that the days of going un...It's my firm believe that the days of going unarmed in America are over.<br /><br />Between the hate for certain demographics, the rampant kooks etc you never know when or where you are going to need to defend yourself or others.<br /><br />I'll make some comments to add to and amplify what's been said above. <br /><br />"Carry your damn gun!" -- Tom Givens<br /><br />That quote is from Tom Givens who is a nationally known professional gun trainer with 40+ years experience. That was said in the lecture portion of a class I took from him. This goes well with these two points:<br /><br />1. Carry your gun. As somebody pointed out that nice pistol or shotgun in the other room will not help you when an assault is in your face right now.<br />2. Get training. Ok, you bought a nice gun. You carry. Can you shoot it accurately even under stress? Taking a class for a carry permit is not training. Tossing a box of two of bullets downrange twice a year is not training.<br /><br />The additional price of living our society today is vigilance. Keep your eyes open. look around. If something feels wrong it prolly is. Remember, Wal*Mart parking lots are one of the most dangerous places around.<br /><br />Last. Holsters. Whatever you do *NEVER* carry your gun on your person while not in a holster. With the trigger area uncovered you are just asking for an ND (Negligent Discharge). Safety safety safety.<br /><br />Be sure to buy a holster intended for your gun. These "fits all" holsters are just a bad idea. Also avoid those silly fabric holsters like the Uncle Mike's brand. They are dangerous due to their overly flexible design. The leather holster linked above is also not optimal if it does not have a reinforcement that keeps the mouth of the holster open when the gun is not inserted. <br /><br />The biggest reason for not using the above is you risk an ND when you reholster. If the thing flattens out or an edge rolls over it can entangle the trigger and go BOOM or you end up fighting to try and return the gun to the holster. All are a bad thing with a loaded firearm Especially guns like the Glock pistols and others without a manual safety.<br /><br />Buy a good holster. One that *fits* your gun. There are many different brands and styles to pick from. Most are under $100. Often under $75. You just invested hundreds into the shiny new shooter. Don't by a $20 holster. Is your life worth more than that?<br /><br />Always watching.<br /><br />TWTactless Wookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862772337726377080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-61908108662513763792019-03-17T14:24:37.234-05:002019-03-17T14:24:37.234-05:00 the correct procedure that was followed phone for... the correct procedure that was followed phone for verification and still watch the guy.while here,the Rhodesians that came here in the 80s brought the idea of safty gates inside their houses in passages,on bedrooms. what do others think<br />CT SA Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-30974316681856407742019-03-17T13:07:14.342-05:002019-03-17T13:07:14.342-05:00I do not know, Grammy. You will have to go to Amaz...I do not know, Grammy. You will have to go to Amazon and see what they recommend. Frank took care of this for us.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-33817724878145368612019-03-16T20:36:44.535-05:002019-03-16T20:36:44.535-05:00Do you think it would hold a G43? Do you think it would hold a G43? Prepared Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520764687351107967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-30961930595047705932019-03-16T20:22:01.022-05:002019-03-16T20:22:01.022-05:00Grammy, look at the holster under the flashlight i...Grammy, look at the holster under the flashlight in the header picture (before we change it). It is made for inside the waistband, but I put it in my back pocket. With the extended magazine, it's easy to access the pistol. We bought the holsters on Amazon. I like having my gun in my back pocket. It doesn't matter what I am wearing, a T-shirt or heavy coat, if it's always in the same place, I don't even have to think about it.<br /><br />I was talking to a woman that drives to work (as a teacher) through the area where the escaped convict is on the loose. She has her young son with her as she drives through the rural mountain area. When we asked her about being protected her response was, "I am locked and loaded. Don't worry." I was pleasantly surprised. She and I have talked about many things, school, teaching, cooking, etc, but never guns. She grew up hunting with her dad and has been shooting her whole life. <br /><br />Good for you, Grammy. Being able to protect yourself is invaluable, as you already know. I'm grateful to have a husband's support and it sounds like you do, too. We are blessed women in this day and age.<br /><br />Be safe, take care, Fern<br /><br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-30370971735904417432019-03-16T20:04:06.359-05:002019-03-16T20:04:06.359-05:00I teach in a public school and can't legally c...I teach in a public school and can't legally carry in my workplace. It's a helpless feeling to know that we're a perfect target, and I'm responsible for the lives of children. We had an active shooter training a couple of weeks ago. Isn't it nice to know that a pair of scissors or a can of bug spray are all I can legally use to fight off an individual with a firearm? <br /><br />I agree with you about carrying at home too. When I was outside last summer in the garden, I did't carry. I also didn't carry when I went for a walk on my rural road. That's all changed. My husband isn't a worry wart, but he doesn't want me to be walking without my G. (Fern, What kind of holster do you use? I don't have one. I carry in my bag/pack, but I won't have that with me in the garden.) When I told this to my friend/neighbor who walks with me, she was thrilled. Our world has changed. I refuse to go down without a fight, whether that fight be with four-legged animals or two-legged animals. Prepared Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520764687351107967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-39531016308677779312019-03-16T08:37:06.171-05:002019-03-16T08:37:06.171-05:00I understand your concern, Frank. I was raised ar...I understand your concern, Frank. I was raised around firearms and learned safety from my father many years ago. I have the utmost respect for those tools and am always careful with them. My son now has the shotgun since my physical capabilities have diminished. I just found it interesting how their opinions changed when faced with the mental picture of having to identify my body should I not have the means for self defense.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-72247615770577506422019-03-16T08:22:50.413-05:002019-03-16T08:22:50.413-05:00Hi, Vicki, two days? That's pretty quick.
As ...Hi, Vicki, two days? That's pretty quick.<br /><br />As stated earlier, a shotgun is a tool. A dangerous tool. Some mental and physical preparation needs to be done before using a shotgun, or any gun for that matter. Or any tool that can be dangerous.<br /><br />I'm getting ready to use a grinder to cut off some metal pieces. It can be very dangerous. I knew a man using a grinder that almost lost an eye and this is what he did for a living.<br /><br />The old saying is, 'having a surf board, does not make one a surfer'. Prepare accordingly. Good for your kids, it only took two days.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-28069692684699863242019-03-16T05:18:25.860-05:002019-03-16T05:18:25.860-05:00Frank, your reply to the above comment reminded me...Frank, your reply to the above comment reminded me of when I told my adult children I planned to buy a shotgun. Some were against it. Some said I might hurt myself. Some said a bad guy could grab the gun from me and kill me with it. So I asked them just what they thought I should do if some bad guy kicked in my door with mayhem or murder on his mind. Throw a jar of canned tomatoes at him? And I wondered which of them would volunteer to stop by to identify my body afterward. My shotgun arrived two days later.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-13338093975516572002019-03-15T18:30:26.683-05:002019-03-15T18:30:26.683-05:00Bluesman, it is tiring, but I think I'd find i...Bluesman, it is tiring, but I think I'd find it a whole lot more tiring if someone were to injure my unarmed wife, or worse.<br /><br />I read an article somewhere the other day. It went something like this. If teachers are armed then there might be a shoot out at school. So, what's the problem? If there is a shoot out you at least have a chance of your kids coming home. Or you can pick up an eraser and throw at them, or maybe a box of chalk. What has gotten into the minds of these people? I would think that being dead would be very tiring also, but I don't know. I would rather have a teacher armed and trained, than have an unarmed teacher trained to throw a rock.<br /><br />An example. I could not carry a gun at the schools I worked in in Oklahoma. I am former Army, Navy, a state certified Reserve Police Officer and I could not carry a concealed gun in a classroom. I could drive up in a police car in that same school and carry a gun. That was stupid and is stupid.<br /><br />People have lost their minds. Bluesman, thank you for the comment, again. Avoid crowds. It can happen anywhere, any second. It doesn't have to be gangs. It can be a domestic disturbance.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-89413275220034034812019-03-15T17:45:16.256-05:002019-03-15T17:45:16.256-05:00Being always on guard.on alert, at a high awarenes...Being always on guard.on alert, at a high awareness level is difficult and very tiring. In today's world I believe it is mandatory. We try and stay away from crowds, any crowds.<br /> A recent mid afternoon gang shooting at a local gas station was an eye opener for me . We could easily have been at the next pump over . Gangs are everywhere. Gangs are evil. Evil lies ,cheats and steals. You cannot reason with evil, you cannot trust evil. There are a lot of evil people out there and being on alert at all times must become a habit that everyone needs to develop.<br />Safety to all,<br />Bluesman<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-11218993888830792392019-03-15T16:13:33.896-05:002019-03-15T16:13:33.896-05:00Pete, you're right. I have friends that got al...Pete, you're right. I have friends that got all excited about preparation, then when the collapse didn't happen on the day they thought it would, they quit.<br /><br />The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has a guard 24/7. Rain or shine. Our military is on guard 24/7. Rain or shine.<br /><br />Some folks just give up way too easy and I'm afraid they will pay the price.<br /><br />Thank you for the reminder, Pete.<br /><br />Frank Feral<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-10500202805176721442019-03-15T16:09:26.256-05:002019-03-15T16:09:26.256-05:00Hi Pete, thank you for the comment.
I have not th...Hi Pete, thank you for the comment.<br /><br />I have not thought of a donut dolly in years, and I'll leave it at that. But it was always nice to see them once a week.<br /><br />Pete, I signed on the dotted line, they sent me where they wanted me, and I came home. I would do it again tomorrow.<br /><br />Thank you, Spec. 5, Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-51112068678562202322019-03-15T16:04:01.410-05:002019-03-15T16:04:01.410-05:00Uglier by the minute is right, Vicki. Your observa...Uglier by the minute is right, Vicki. Your observations and actions are interesting because I have had some of the same thoughts recently. I always want to know that protection is within arms reach. <br /><br />We also make sure the doors are always locked, day or night. It's easier to go in and out without having to unlock the door each time, but better safe than a few seconds inconvenience. My life is worth more than a few seconds of inconvenience. Thanks for the lesson and good reminder. <br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-63533738857099936632019-03-15T15:53:34.367-05:002019-03-15T15:53:34.367-05:00Good example, Mary, thank you. Especially the part...Good example, Mary, thank you. Especially the part about verification of identity. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I see so many people, women and men both, that walk around with their heads in the clouds, or their eyes glued to their phones, that don't have a remote clue what is around them. Safe, dangerous, suspicious, it's all the same to them because they wouldn't know if something was happening around them at all. Totally clueless.<br /><br />Then there is the group that always thinks the situation is none of their business, or 'it's ok' as long as it's not affecting them. It's nothing serious.<br /><br />I have no doubt that the reaction to danger of most people is to throw their hands in the air and beg not to be hurt. Totally surprised to find themselves in a situation that may end up in injury, terror or death.<br /><br />You ask, what could have happened? Anything and everything terrible that you can think of. Again, thank you for the example and very good learning scenario.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.com