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A Merry Christmas Wish from Anna Graceman
Posted on December 24, 2011 by Ferd
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How to Buy Your First Handgun in North Carolina
Posted on December 18, 2011 by Ferd
I recently became interested in owning a handgun, but knowing nothing
about them I had a lot to learn and figure out. A friend at work is a
gun hobbyist and was a wealth of knowledge. I also found great
information sources online. That got me off to a good start.
Before I could buy a gun I had to learn about North Carolina Firearms
Laws. The laws and requirements vary by state. I found out that in
North Carolina I needed a "Permit to Receive a Purchased Handgun." In
NC, these permits are gotten at the county sheriff's office in the
county where one lives, in my case the Sheriff's Office of Forsyth
County. From their website, I printed out the three required forms and
filled them out at home. At the Sheriff's Office, it only took about 10
minutes for them to do a background check on me. I was then given the
two permits I requested right then and there. Total cost was $13.00
So the next step was deciding what gun(s) would be best suited for us.
Knowing that both Gail and I would be shooting, I wanted a gun that was
easy to shoot, as safe as possible, and reliable. We had previously
shot a .22 caliber pistol and rifle and found those to be very easy to
shoot. The recoil was no problem. Since that caliber is too small for
self defense, I knew I wanted a larger caliber than that.
For all practical purposes, there are two types of handguns: revolvers
and semiautomatics.
A S&W revolver and a Glock semiautomatic
The gun in the upper half of the picture is a revolver. Like the old
western handguns of the 1800's, these guns have a cylinder that
"revolves" with each pull of the trigger, in order to bring the next
bullet into firing position. The number of bullets the cylinder can
hold depends on the size of the gun/cylinder, usually about 5-7
bullets. They have very few moving parts and are therefore simple and
reliable. There is very little chance that one will lock up on you or
misfire when you are trying to shoot. Cleaning a revolver is also a
simple matter.
Semiautomatic guns, like the one in the lower half of the picture, have
been around for about 100 years. Even though the designs have been
gradually refined, they have more moving parts than a revolver, so are
inherently more complex. They don't have a revolving cylinder. The
bullets are housed in a "magazine" inserted within the handle, and they
hold about twice the number of bullets than a revolver can hold. These
guns occasionally lock up or misfire. To clean them you must take them
apart.
So I decided our first gun would be a simple revolver, and that I would
eventually work my way up to a semiautomatic. However, purchasing a
semiautomatic as a first handgun would be okay, too, as long as you
receive enough instruction from a professional.
The next decision was about the size/weight of the gun and about the
caliber of the bullet/chamber. At this point I had to think about my
purpose for having a gun in the first place. I wanted a gun primarily
for target shooting, but one I could also carry concealed for self
defense purposes if I chose to do that. So that meant the gun would be
small and light, which is a good thing for a first gun anyway. I
learned that revolvers are made by many manufacturers and come in
several frame sizes, call them small, medium and large. The frame sizes
partly determine the caliber of bullet/chamber they can handle.
So I looked at a lot of small framed revolvers. I was advised to stick
to a manufacturer that has been around for a long time, tried and true.
I decided to buy a Smith & Wesson (S&W) because that famous company has
been making revolvers since 1852.
I then learned that the gun frames are made of different metals. The
metals vary in weight and in how much of an explosive charge they can
handle. A steel frame can handle a heavier charge, and therefore a
larger caliber bullet. Heavier guns also absorb more of the gun's
recoil. But these heavier guns are more cumbersome to carry concealed.
I decided on a small framed, aluminum gun, lighter in weight, easier to
carry concealed if I ever wanted to do that, and with a reportedly
manageable recoil. The small, aluminum framed guns are chambered for
.38 Special, which is an acceptable caliber for self defense purposes.
I had originally been advised to look at the S&W Airweight models, and
that is exactly what we ended up buying.
I was advised to shop online for guns, in order to learn about the
differences and get a good feel for prices. Online sources generally
charge much less for a gun than a brick and mortar gun shop or sporting
goods store. But with a knowledge of online prices, some smaller stores
will often come down in price to match. Firing ranges and pawn shops
are also places where a gun can be bought at a decent price.
I looked at many online sites. My friend advised me to check out a
couple of gun auction sites, and I came to really like Gunbroker. I
could not only find the guns I was looking for, but the auction prices
were as competitive as they were going to get, and the vendors were
approved by Gunbroker. The vendors also earn a feedback rating
similar to eBay's, allowing you to bid with confidence. I purchased one
of the guns this way.
Buying a gun is serious business and as such it is federally regulated.
Forms have to be filled out to properly transfer a gun from seller to
buyer, and to register the gun to the buyer. By law, if you're a
regular citizen you can't receive a gun through the mail unless you
have a Federal Firearms License (FFL.) So buying a gun through an
auction site like Gunbroker requires a middle man to receive the
gun for you. Gunbroker has a list of FFL's searchable by zip code.
After you "win" an auction to buy a gun, you make arrangements with a
nearby FFL to receive the gun for you, usually for a minimal transfer
charge like $15-20. They assure that all the proper forms are filled
out at the time you pick up your gun.
At about the time I bought the first gun and was about to bid on the
second, I visited our local indoor firing range, ProShots Range, to
check it out. They were very helpful and informative! They offered to
order the second gun for me, at the same price I paid for the first
gun. So I purchased the second gun there and started what I'm sure will
be a really good relationship. We have since become members and plan to
use the range often. I strongly encourage anyone considering buying a
first gun and learning how to use it properly to strike a relationship
with local teaching professionals.
So here are our guns.
S&W 637 and 642
If you look closely at the images, you'll notice the aluminum frame,
which is what makes these guns light, is slightly more dull than the
shinier cylinder and barrel. The cylinder and barrel are made of steel
so they can handle the explosion of the .38 Special bullet.
I actually ended up buying two slightly different models, one for Gail
and one for me, because the gun on the left, the one with the visible
hammer, can be used in "double action" or "single action" mode, and
that would give Gail an easier shooting option if she wanted or needed
that.
In single action mode, the shooter uses a thumb to pull the hammer
backward until it clicks into position. This "single action" serves to
rotate the cylinder to bring the next bullet into firing position, and
leaves the hammer in a cocked position, ready to fire. This greatly
reduces the pressure needed to pull the trigger. When the shooter is
ready to fire, the trigger pull (another "single action") is then light
as a feather, helping to make the shot more accurate.
In double action mode, the shooter does not pull the hammer back
manually. The shooter just pulls the trigger. It is a heavier and
longer trigger pull because force is needed to rotate the cylinder,
cock the trigger, and fire, which are essentially the two "single
actions" I described above.
So Gail's gun on the left can be used double action or single action,
but my gun on the right has no visible hammer so it can't be used
single action. The hammer is encased in the frame. The reason for this
is to prevent a protruding hammer from snagging on clothing if you are
carrying the gun concealed and need to draw it out in a hurry for self
defense.
Princess Gail shooting her gun
Gail has no problem shooting her gun accurately in both single action
and double action modes. The recoil was quite noticeable the first time
we shot the guns, but we became adjusted to it right away. There was no
sense of sprain or pain, just surprise. Our hands and fingers did get a
little tired after shooting for a while, but the more we shoot the
stronger we will be. I am currently using a spring device to improve my
grip strength. Good upper body strength helps stabilize the gun while
shooting and improves accuracy.
ProShots Range offers various classes for shooters at all levels of
expertise, from rank beginners like us, to seasoned professionals and
competitive shooters. Gail and I have attended an Introduction to
Firearms safety course and we plan to attend as many classes as we can
to improve our awareness and hone our skills. Gail has signed up for
personal classes with one of the instructors. We're going to do this
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Princess Gail Packs a Gun!
Posted on December 16, 2011 by Ferd
Christmas came early at our house. :D Gail and I exchanged presents
back in November, and I'm glad we did, because we got to enjoy them a
little before she broke her hip.
I told Gail in September that I would take care of our Christmas this
year, that I would get the presents for both of us. I got the idea when
we went to the horse ranch this past summer and had fun shooting guns.
Gail shoots
Not surprisingly, she was an excellent shot! She's very mechanically
gifted, and follows instructions to a T. These cowboys were a fun crowd
and they took Gail under their wings, showing her how to shoot a
handgun and a rifle. Gail had no trouble with the .22 caliber target
guns.
The other thing you have to know is that Gail and I are huge Law and
Order fans, especially the SVU shows. We also enjoyed Life during it's
brief run, and currently watch Prime Suspect with Maria Bello. We love
Fringe, including the character Olivia Dunham. We get enough of a kick
from these shows that Gail sometimes dresses up as "Detective Crotte."
And that's all I'll say about that! ;-)
So considering our interests, I took a little risk and started us off
on a new hobby. It was a little bit crazy, but I bought us his and hers
.38 Specials: Smith & Wesson snub nose revolvers! :D
S&W 637 and 642
Aren't they beautiful!?
It made Gail very nervous to actually own guns and have them in the
house. But I had decided on a particular day for the gift-giving
because I had enrolled us in a class the following morning, an
Introduction to Firearms safety class. It was particularly cool because
Wanda Starke, who is part of the news team for local Fox channel WXII,
was attending. She was doing a piece on women using guns for self
defense, so the cameras were there, and Gail got to be on the evening
news!
We literally had a blast carefully trying out our new guns. Much more
on this later, but for now, here is a picture of Princess Gail tightly
grouping her shots at the center of the target. Awesome!
Princess Gail shooting her gun
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Princess Gail's bionic!
Posted on November 29, 2011 by Ferd
This post is simply to document one of the many reasons why I think
Princess Gail is royal. Underneath her style and elegance are a
multitude of character strengths including plain old toughness.
In my last post I mentioned how she completed a 5K. Here's the picture
I posted, at the finish line.
Gail 5K BB&T Ballpark
What I didn't mention is that she was running on a very painful leg.
About two weeks prior, she had felt a sudden jolt of pain in her right
groin area during a training run and had to walk the rest of the way.
She was told it was a tendinitis. Since the 5K was a mere two weeks
hence, and she had been training for it for months, she decided to
continue the twice weekly training runs and to complete the 5K with her
running group, despite the persistent pain.
After the 5K she was very, very sore, and two days later she could not
walk at all. After two more days of crawling around the house on all
fours she saw her doctor. She had an x-ray and an MRI. She was
diagnosed with a stress fracture of her hip! Further, since it was in a
dangerous place, it required urgent orthopedic surgery!
So three days ago, Princess Gail turned bionic! A rod and three screws
were placed in her right hip.
Gail hip surgery
We just got home from the hospital. She's not looking really swift just
yet, but she's picking up speed with her walker. In two or three months
she'll be healed.
Well, Princess Gail completed her mission and ran a 5K on a broken hip!
I'm thinking her next one will be a breeze!
(Words and images posted with Gail's permission.)
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Winston-Salem's BB&T Ballpark and BB&T Field
Posted on November 20, 2011 by Ferd
BB&T is the 8th largest bank in the United States and has it's
headquarters right here in Winston-Salem, NC. It has a significant
presence in our great city, not the least of which is it's support of
two of our stadiums. Yesterday, Gail and I spent time at both of them,
so I thought I'd share the moments.
The Winston-Salem Dash, our minor league baseball team, makes it's home
at the BB&T Ballpark. This new, modern stadium is only a couple of
years old and has been a big hit with the citizens. It is also the
starting/finishing point for many local 5K and 10K running events.
Yesterday, Princess Gail participated in the Home Run Fun Run 5K. We
had a beautiful, clear, crisp morning and it was great fun!
5K at the BB&T Ballpark
Gail 5K BB&T Ballpark
Our neighbors across the street have season tickets to the Wake Forest
University football games. They couldn't make it this week so they
kindly gave us their tickets! Very nice! So, after Gail's 5K we went
home, cleaned her up (LOL), and went to our first Wake Forest football
game.
The BB&T Field is small but absolutely gorgeous, as you might imagine
since Wake Forest University's funding sources include RJ Reynold's
tobacco money and BB&T. I'm grateful to them for reinvesting back into
their (our) wonderful community.
Wake Forest BB&T Field
After the game, we met our friends April and Brent in Pilot Mountain
for a nice dinner. Gail and I had a really good day! :-)
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Birding the Black Walnut Bottom
Posted on November 7, 2011 by Ferd
Princess Gail Birdtale and I had a great morning of birding at Black
Walnut Bottom yesterday. Even this late in the year we saw 14 species.
Our favorite moments were at a small tangle of trees and brush that
still had a few berries on them. They were swarmed with Cedar Waxwings
and White-throated Sparrows. We were treated to a symphony of song from
the White-throated sparrows.
White-throated Sparrow
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Dona Nobis Pacem ~ 2011
Posted on November 4, 2011 by Ferd
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Business and Pleasure in Nashville
Posted on October 29, 2011 by Ferd
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Princess Gail and I just got back from a short little trip to Music
City, Nashville, TN. We decided to drive the 7 hours from Winston-Salem
to enjoy the Fall colors in the mountains. We were so fortunate this
year to have taken four separate car trips into the mountains in the
past 3 weeks, and enjoyed all the altitudes from the top of Mt Mitchell
to the floor of the Piedmont. I think I saw the best Fall colors of my
entire life! You saw some of my memories in my last post. :-)
If watching the Fall foliage wasn't enough, I also downloaded a fun
iPhone app. I was thinking about the old car game we played with the
kids during long car trips, counting license plates from as many
different states as we could. Well of course there is an app for that!
License Plate Game was a lot of fun. I got 21 plates during this trip!
:-)
I had to be in Nashville for a work-related meeting, which turned out
to be very informative, and held at the beautiful Loews Vanderbilt
Hotel.
I knew we were going to be there on a Tuesday, so before we left I had
purchased tickets for the Grand Ole Opry. I have been there several
times before and I love it! You never know the exact line up of
entertainers for this live radio show until the last minute, because
you never know who happens to be in town on any given show day. It
turned out that Keith Urban, who lives in Nashville with wife Nicole
Kidman, decided to play! After that, the show rapidly sold out!
The GrandOleOpry
Our favorites of the night were Kip Moore:
Kip Moore
Sunny Sweeney:
Sunny Sweeney
And of course the headliners, Little Big Town:
Little Big Town
And the fabulous Keith Urban!
Keith Urban
All in all, it was a short but wonderful little trip to Nashville! Good
memories made! And as always, we were grateful to return home, safe and
sound. :-)
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Sunday Scenery - The Blue Ridge Parkway in Autumn
Posted on October 16, 2011 by Ferd
Gail's mother and stepfather are here visiting. We took them up to see
a small part of the Blue Ridge Parkway on an absolutely glorious day. I
couldn't decide on just one, so I'll present nine Sunday Scenery
images. I hope you like them!
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The Big Year - Steve Martin gives birders some street cred
Posted on October 13, 2011 by Ferd
Besides the iPhone 4S, another great thing rolls out tomorrow: The Big
Year! Steve Martin will be giving one of our favorite hobbies some
serious street cred! Owen Wilson and Jack Black will certainly add
their own style of fun and snark. I'm really looking forward to it.
The-Big-Year-movie-poster
Too bad they didn't cast these good looking real life birders in the
movie!
Princess Gail - birding
looking for Ferd's birds Grab some popcorn and some bird seed and enjoy
the show! :D
Addendum:
We missed opening day, but Gail and I saw The Big Year on day two, and
it did not disappoint! Maybe it's because we are birders ourselves, but
we could relate to all of it! Of course Hollywood exaggerates
everything, but we all know and expect that.
Steve Martin was his usual lovable self. Owen Wilson and Jack Black
gave surprisingly toned-down performances, actually showing more of
their acting chops. Who would have guessed I would ever like Jack Black
in a semi-serious role!? There were many other good actors in smaller
roles. Rashida Jones shines with her natural, girl-next-door attitude
and beauty.
But it was really all about the birds! Appreciation, fascination and
obsession! I am happy to say I truly understand that.
Gail and I just agreed that in the future, if I ever see a first year
in retirement, we will do a Big Year of our own. What a great thing for
our bucket list! :D
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