Category Archives: Guns & Knives

Kids & Guns (20/20 special feature)

ABC’s Diane Sawyer Presents “Young Guns” Last night, ABC’s “20/20” ran a full-hour special (with Diane Sawyer) titled, “Young Guns.”  The premise of the show was that kids, even when they are “educated” about guns, will not follow the safety rules … Continue reading

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Newbie Shooters! So Much Fun!

One of the things I enjoy most about gun ownership is taking a “newbie” to the range for the first time.  Sharing the experience is a big part of the fun for me. There are a LOT of misconceptions and … Continue reading

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A Day in the Florida Outdoors, Exercising Our American Rights

Take a day off!  Do something you enjoy but don’t do enough. I took the day off from the practice and had a play date yesterday with my patient and friend on his private gun range.  This is WAY out … Continue reading

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Which Gun Should I Get?

Choosing A Self-defense Gun I get emails and private messages on Facebook nearly every week asking, “Which gun should I get?”  So, this is a blog article that’s been in progress for quite a while.  I finally got around to … Continue reading

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Why I “Need” an AR-15

Hoplophobes, due to willful ignorance and fueled by recent emotionally-wrenching news, can do little more than regurgitate what’s been fed to them by the media and politicians.  Rather than looking into the real cause of violence, they reflexively ask, “Why … Continue reading

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Chuck Woolery for (kick ass) President!

I just came across this video.  It’s funny while educational to those who have been fooled by the media and politicians.

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Be a Nerd. Save a Life.

If I could distill my goals in raising my children to a singular word, it would be “THINK!” Think for yourself!  Don’t be “cool.”  Don’t try to fit in.  Don’t follow the crowd.  Don’t follow another individual.  Do your own … Continue reading

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Everyone Should Have a .22-LR in Their Collection

I am often asked, “Which gun should I get?”  And, it’s a nearly impossible question to answer with a singular recommendation.  However, I will have an article in the near future expounding on the factors one should consider.  The short … Continue reading

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A day at the range – video

Last Sunday, I met my friend and dental school classmate, Carl, for a day at the range. Our goals included shooting a lot of different guns and sighting in the precision rifle Carl custom-built for me. The video starts with … Continue reading

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Gun Review – The Ugliest Coolest Gun Ever: Chiappa Rhino

Bear in mind that I am NOT a professional gun reviewer.  And, this is really my first such endeavor.  Many of my readers have asked me to do some gun reviews.  So, here goes! My wonderful, beautiful wife surprised the … Continue reading

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