BATFE Oversight Hearing

Mike over and Sipsey Street and David at WOG have covered the lead up and hearings themselves brilliantly. One item that was missed in coverage was the Terry families opening statement. In it was a reading of a poem Brian Terry wrote to describe himself and his mindset.

“If Today Is to Be the Day…So Be It”.

If you seek to do battle with me this day, you will receive the best that I am capable of giving.
It may not be enough, but it will be everything that I have to give and it will be impressive for I have constantly prepared myself for this day.
I have trained, drilled and rehearsed my actions so that I might have the best chance of defeating you.
I have kept myself in peak physical condition, schooled myself in the martial skills and have become proficient in the applications of combat tactics.
You may defeat me, but I’m willing to die if necessary. I do not fear death for I have been close enough to it on enough occasions that it no longer concerns me.
But, I do fear the loss of my honor and would rather die fighting than to have it said that I was without courage.
So I will fight you, no matter how insurmountable it may seem, to the death if need be, in order that it may never be said of me that I was not a warrior.

I read as much as most and more than many, rarely has the written word affected me so much. As the statement was read I was not so much angry, or even sad, but yet I cried. I tear now again writing this. This man, is America and everything that makes us a nation exceptional. I am sorry I never got to know him, I know I will never forget him.

Train to Win

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Thanks,

Jason

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Busy, Busy...Please Read

Sorry all have been busy. As noted earlier my primary employment was terminated. My gun shop is small but moving foward AND I am in the process of starting yet another fledgeling company. Yet I am still dedicated to my country and our struggle on the S/W border. Please follow the link below for the "public face" of our little mission in the desert.

http://www.lineinthedesert.com/

There are multiple posters on the lines in the desert site and this will still be the main me, but we are expanding. This is "me" and all of my commentary, that is the "us" and our mission and relative news. Give us a look and a prayer. Thank you for all of your moral and citizens salvation support.

Jason
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Why I Love the Gun Business

Just under 3 years ago I opened a small gun shop out of my house. I am "new" as compared to many, have been an active shooter less than a decade and a "dealer" for less than 3 years. Every transaction and every choice a customer makes comes with a lesson. Some for me some for them, but it is a constantly evolving and learning process. I carry and use, primarily current issue and styled arms of the US military. I have had generous customers share with me knowledge on WW1 Russian arms, turn of the century cowboy arms, and even some of the latest R/D from DOD (Department of Defense) bids and prototype weapons. While my business runs at a financial deficit now, the spiritual and enjoyment pay is beyond value. Thank you gunnies for being a diverse and sharing group, I am honored to deal with you every day.

Jason

Reporting from the "depression"

"Recession is when a neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours." Ronald Reagan

The above is a fact in my humble opinion, solidified last Wednesday. Such is life. Not that writing has been expansive lately, but it will be dried up until I can generate some income soon. Carry on and continue your training boys and girls it will get uglier before it gets better.

Jason
PS- Keep up to the dailies on Sipsey Street, Liberty Sphere, WRS, and Uncle...Links on the right side bar for each. A storm is brewing, most likely NOT natural as Japan saw last week, but could be just as devastating.

Tango Down?

News story HERE
From my AO and patrol area. The important part "Border Patrol agents track a group of armed suspects seen carrying backpacks when they discovered the body."

Watch your six, got mine covered.

Train

What did you do this weekend? Passed on Nascar for some small unit tactics. Rest assured we all have actual faces in real life. First aide, communication and group movement was studied and practiced. If you know how... share it, if not... learn it. This is NOT a call to arms, but the responsibility you choose as a gun owner and a patriot.

Practice like you fight, and you will fight like you practice.

Jason

FYI- I am on far right, we were covering basic first aide and trauma procedures before live movement drills.