SASS# 23321 Canelo Kid Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Went to the gun show south of town today at the County Fairgrounds. It was packed! Stood in line for about twenty minutes to get in while people came out with hand trucks, wagons, and anything else big enough to carry large loads. Ammo, components, and mag's mainly. It is the first show here since the senseless tragedy last Saturday. TV news crews were in abundance and talking to folks mostly in leather or tactical clothing, as usual. Security moved the cameras back to a respectable distance several times. It was a well mannered crowd as it usually is at the gun shows around here. Prices were pretty normal for the times I believe. They filmed me while I was in line but wouldn't talk to me, I guess I looked too normal. While watching the ABC news later today I saw footage of the guy next to me in line who was wearing what might be called "Biker" attire, but I was nowhere to be seen. On the way home a local radio station was talking about the shootings and mentioned the gun show was going on "Not too far from the scene of the tragedy". Anybody from Tucson knows the Fairgrounds are at least 30-35 miles, or a 45-60 minute drive depending on traffic, away from where it all happened. It's no wonder nobody gets the story right with all the mis-reporting. Many Cowboy guns were there too but nothing I needed or wanted. A nice days' diversion anyway. Safe trails, CKid
GunClick Rick Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Got no use for Fuax Snooze ,Rachel Maddcow,or any of "em'..Had to watch Rachel the other night,she was squeakin like a stuck bobble head..
August West, SASS #45079 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 They filmed me while I was in line but wouldn't talk to me, I guess I looked too normal. Now, hold on there Pard -- I've seen you comin' out of the bunkhouse at 5:00 a.m. in the morning, in your flannel 'jammies and "normal" is not the word that came to my mind.
Guest Cactus Cris SASS#2790 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 A. West--I must concur-- "normal" isn't the word I would use either--BUT can't use the word that comes to mind on the wire!
Go West Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 I would have enjoyed the show, but other than entertainment value, I didn't have any pressing needs. Good point about the location of the shooting & gunshow. Why let the truth get in the way of the story?
Montana Slick, SASS #64415 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 I would have enjoyed the show, but other than entertainment value, I didn't have any pressing needs. Good point about the location of the shooting & gunshow. Why let the truth get in the way of the story? Go West, was there any representation of SASS or CAS at the gunshow? My Cuzzin was there and didn't see any. Had our show last weekend and kinda fizzled out, the big one is in June. MS
zip wyatt, SASS #28494 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 It's started - the antis are talking up a storm - on Saturday Night Live last night there was a very biased editorial by Seth Meyers against the second amendment - on Face the Nation this morning there was more crud - better put the wagons in a circle boys and girls cause they're coming after our guns again and using the Tucson shooting as a catalyst. There's a gunshow in Phoenix next week and I expect more of the same coverage. Zip
GunClick Rick Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 All ya have to do is everybody dress up like the Lone Ranger,Tonto,The Cisco Kid and Pauncho and Bill Pickett then circle the cameras,all good guys of all colors,pat each other on the back ,shake hands,then you have some by standers(friends) come up an cheer and holler thank you,then make a donation to a good cuase..Make the news,don't let them make it.Stand up and Stand out!
Crusty Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 GCR, Unfortunately, there's a lot of folks out there that don't know who those characters are. I'd add Sky King to the list. He rode a Beechcraft but he wore a cowboy hat.
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Went to the gun show south of town today at the County Fairgrounds. It was packed! Stood in line for about twenty minutes to get in while people came out with hand trucks, wagons, and anything else big enough to carry large loads. Ammo, components, and mag's mainly. It is the first show here since the senseless tragedy last Saturday. TV news crews were in abundance and talking to folks mostly in leather or tactical clothing, as usual. Security moved the cameras back to a respectable distance several times. It was a well mannered crowd as it usually is at the gun shows around here. Prices were pretty normal for the times I believe. They filmed me while I was in line but wouldn't talk to me, I guess I looked too normal. While watching the ABC news later today I saw footage of the guy next to me in line who was wearing what might be called "Biker" attire, but I was nowhere to be seen. On the way home a local radio station was talking about the shootings and mentioned the gun show was going on "Not too far from the scene of the tragedy". Anybody from Tucson knows the Fairgrounds are at least 30-35 miles, or a 45-60 minute drive depending on traffic, away from where it all happened. It's no wonder nobody gets the story right with all the mis-reporting. Many Cowboy guns were there too but nothing I needed or wanted. A nice days' diversion anyway. Safe trails, CKid Yes it is 30-35 miles and maybe as much as an hour away but is in the same time zone so that qualifies as close for the talking heads from NYC an WDC
MMJ#89586 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 It is amazing how offten the media gets their facts wrong.
Poppy Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Tuff but very crowd and hey the show was only minutes away when comparing a drive from Arizona to freggin new york :~) gotta love the news media.. wait.. no we dont
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 My boss at the gun shop/range I work at part time said there's no Glock 19's to be found at any distributors anywhere. Are people afraid the 19 is gonna be banned??? I don't get it. Panic is setting in on us gunners again just like when Obama took office. Everyone just calm down, chill out, watch a cowboy movie and don't buy anything unless ya REALLY want it. All this is gonna lead to higher prices. Remember the ammo and primer shortage???
Tangent Ranger Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 It is amazing how offten the media gets their facts wrong. Isn't it funny that the most accurate person on the news media is the weather man.
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 I'd add Sky King to the list. He rode a Beechcraft but he wore a cowboy hat. Pretty sure it was a Cessna 310. I loved that aircraft, even after I started noticing Penny. ;^)'
Noz Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 My boss at the gun shop/range I work at part time said there's no Glock 19's to be found at any distributors anywhere. Are people afraid the 19 is gonna be banned??? I don't get it. Panic is setting in on us gunners again just like when Obama took office. Everyone just calm down, chill out, watch a cowboy movie and don't buy anything unless ya REALLY want it. All this is gonna lead to higher prices. Remember the ammo and primer shortage??? Ho Maclin, Long time we no get drunk together!
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Uno, the 310 was later in the series. Believe he started out in a Beech 18(?)
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Hey Obama wanted more spending in the economy, I just don't think he wanted it in the gun industry... LOL
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Uno, the 310 was later in the series. Believe he started out in a Beech 18(?) Sky King started with a Cessna T-50 (bamboo bomber) provided by famed pilot Paul Mantz (the guy that flew through the coke billboard in Mad Mad Mad world). The T-50 was having some issues as she aged (wooden construction) and they switched a Cessna 310 (provided by Cessna at no charge)
Dusty Morningwood Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 My boss at the gun shop/range I work at part time said there's no Glock 19's to be found at any distributors anywhere. Are people afraid the 19 is gonna be banned??? I don't get it. Panic is setting in on us gunners again just like when Obama took office. Everyone just calm down, chill out, watch a cowboy movie and don't buy anything unless ya REALLY want it. All this is gonna lead to higher prices. Remember the ammo and primer shortage??? I agree. People who have absolutely no use or need for 32 round mags for Glocks (not really sure who actually needs one of these, but that is beside the point) are buying them up like crazy. It is the same "I don't really need it, but i might not be able to buy one soon" mentality that swept the nation in 08-09. But hey, maybe there will be some great bargains out there when things quiet down and "buyer's remorse" and spousal indignation sets in.
Montana Slick, SASS #64415 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 I agree. People who have absolutely no use or need for 32 round mags for Glocks (not really sure who actually needs one of these, but that is beside the point) are buying them up like crazy. It is the same "I don't really need it, but i might not be able to buy one soon" mentality that swept the nation in 08-09. But hey, maybe there will be some great bargains out there when things quiet down and "buyer's remorse" and spousal indignation sets in. It's a buy High now and later sell Low, but thats what a gun show is for eh.
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Sky King started with a Cessna T-50 (bamboo bomber) provided by famed pilot Paul Mantz (the guy that flew through the coke billboard in Mad Mad Mad world). The T-50 was having some issues as she aged (wooden construction) and they switched a Cessna 310 (provided by Cessna at no charge) Thanks DB. The ol' Bamboo Bomber. AKA: Bugsmasher, along with the Beech-18. I gotta admit, I don't remember Sky King's T-50 at all. But that C-310..... Oh, Baby!
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks, DB. At least I was sorta close. I liked the look of it better than the 310.........Buck
Marty Mudd Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks, DB. At least I was sorta close. I liked the look of it better than the 310.........Buck It had way more "style points"!
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Does anyone know the FAA identification, i.e."N" number, of either of these aircraft?
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 The Cessna 310B (N5348A), was destroyed in a crash in 1962 killing the owner The Cessna T-50 was owned by famed movie pilot Paul Manz, I believe the tail number was NC67832.
Tuco Taveras SASS#79313 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Got no use for Fuax Snooze ,Rachel Maddcow,or any of "em'..Had to watch Rachel the other night,she was squeakin like a stuck bobble head.. Maybe Diane sawyer or katie couric have a more fair and honest balance for you....Or what ever the big corporations have told them to say....Sacramento news must be pretty good these days...what do they say about the booming economy in good old kalifornia....why didn't they investigate the pima cnty sheriff response as to why there were no deputys to protect Gabby...after the threats and vandalism....Diane Sawyer says" Tax gas higher and force the people to use less"...enjoy your bike ride to work...Tuco..ps. I lived in sunny valle ,ca .Awhile. Won't be back!
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