Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Well, Pardner, alls I can say is Your Link Don't Work. Sorry, lemme know if you got more. Well that's not good. Try Googling "Getting started in CAS" and go to the very first link. www.curtrich.com/GettingStarted01.htm https://www.google.com/#q=getting+started+in+cas By the way (BTW), I followed the good Captain's advice and I'm still using the same guns, same leather, same gun cart, that I started with 10 years ago. But I consider myself still a newbie. Also using the same hat, boots, shirt, and pants. I did change from Duelist to Senior Duelist. But when the Baptist Category is approved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt John Dunbar Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Ok, yeah, that pointed me to a wealth of valuable information, many sites, thank you! Interesting that you still consider yourself a newbie. Probably a good lesson in there for all of us. Thanks again. JJD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Another bit a friendly advice. Never, I say, NEVER, on this forum refer to you guns as "WEAPONS." There are a few folks here (not me) that get just a little too prickly when guns are referred to as "weapons." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Another bit a friendly advice. Never, I say, NEVER, on this forum refer to you guns as "WEAPONS." There are a few folks here (not me) that get just a little too prickly when guns are referred to as "weapons." He was referring to a Glock as a defensive weapon. That's perfectly okay imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 He was referring to a Glock as a defensive weapon. That's perfectly okay imo. UB, that's not what I was referring to. Honest. I was referring to older posts when someone new to CAS referred to their CAS guns as weapons and were castigated for it. And to me, referring to CAS guns as weapons is perfectly okay imo. Others get prickly about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Well, DocWard, I'll work on that. My thoughts on a Baptist Category.....hmmmmm..... That is something I've spent years thinking about, but my thoughts are still a few years from publication, if ever. And BTW, does your tinnitus come and go? Occasionally----very occasionally--- I get unexpected relief, and I've never figured out why. But when it happens, those few hours are golden....... My hearing actually isn't all that bad, considering. Left ear is "OK" while the right ear is OK except for one particular range which is quite bad. During the last five years or so of my military career I had at least half a dozen hearing tests. The tech would always look at the results and say "Huh, that's unusual!" Or something to that effect. As for the tinnitus, it usually isn't a problem. On occasion it will keep me awake at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 UB, that's not what I was referring to. Honest. I was referring to older posts when someone new to CAS referred to their CAS guns as weapons and were castigated for it. And to me, referring to CAS guns as weapons is perfectly okay imo. Others get prickly about it. My error. I thought you were referring to the El Tee's post. I'll give myself extra demerits and walk a punishment tour when my M1 comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 You do have a mighty fine alias! For your first match, I'd recommend attending one at a senior citizens naturalist community. They aren't all wrapped up in costume requirements like some folks are. You can contact Allie Moe about attending one. For Pete's sake, don't buy anything until you attend a match or two and try out other folk's gear. Check out this blog for some great info: http://www.curtrich.com/captbaylorsrangercamp.html Don't you pay any attention to that Utah Bob fella. He's a mighty strange one What? BTW, that is Allie Mo (no E) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 My error. I thought you were referring to the El Tee's post. I'll give myself extra demerits and walk a punishment tour when my M1 comes in. I expect nothing less! Make sure you hold your M1 over your head with both hands during your walk. And never, I mean NEVER, call your weapon a "GUN"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 .... And never, I mean NEVER, call your weapon a "GUN"!!! Except on the Wire. It seems that we use guns not weapons. Or, so I've read. Seriously, the distinction here is that we are a sport and not using our guns for protection.... Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Boy, has this word "weapon" caused a lot of consternation here. In the Army, calling your rifle a "gun" gets a soldier, especially a recruit, into all sorts of aggravation. Here on the 'Oh So Serious SASS Wire Saloon,' calling our CAS guns "weapons" gets a participant into all sorts of aggravations! So, to all participants and administrators here, please accept my deeply sincere apology for even bringing up the so offensive words of "weapon" and "gun." I promise to never mentions either word again...especially the "W" word. Regards, Birdg*n Quail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 No worries Birdgun! IMO, those are not "fighting words." Just saying what I've read. Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 This my rifle, this is my gun............ What are they going to use in the Baptist Category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 This my rifle, this is my gun............ What are they going to use in the Baptist Category? Bibles! In the Baptist Category we will use Bible for Thumping...especially those pesky hard knockdown targets...and some backsliders too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 LT Dunbar, see how easy it is here on the SASS Wire Saloon to have a thread hijacked and changed completely from it's original intent. So to get back to where this thread started. LT, welcome to the fire and to the SASS family. It's a hoot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Yes, indeed! Welcome Lt. John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 HIJACK? WHO WOULD DO THAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 What happened to the LT? He hasn't posted anything since yesterday. Did y'all run him off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 He's probably got better things to do than hang around riffraff like this bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Bibles! In the Baptist Category we will use Bible for Thumping...especially those pesky hard knockdown targets...and some backsliders too![/colors] I can't help everyone gets there before I do and takes the front pews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Ya think the hogs , may have got him ? Butter Bars , have lots to learn don'tyaknow CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Ya think the hogs , may have got him ? Butter Bars , have lots to learn don'tyaknow CB Somebody gave him a compass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Somebody gave him a compass? Very dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Now, now. Remember, burning a Second Louie is the next thing to child abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I forgot what I wanted to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Oh yeah, welcome to SASS, LT. Your sure in for alotta fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I was introduced the right way. Taken to a match, and given a lot of opinions, instructions, tried out few gonnes, and treated like instant family. Actually felt more comfortable than with my real family. I was already a "gonne" addict so it was no surprise that I quickly accumalated a good inventory. I now have terribble shooting eye, but can still hit a target. If your in my neck of the woods some day, my "gonnes" are available. Cowboy Up, and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just don't shoot them whimpy .38s. Get some real shootin' irons. Real Shootin' irons start with a .4 in the caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm beginning to think the LT requested a transfer after his first night in the Saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just don't shoot them whimpy .38s. Get some real shootin' irons. Real Shootin' irons start with a .4 in the caliber. +1 and if your gonna do that go ahead and shoot REAL gunpowder; as in Goex FFg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Now, now. Remember, burning a Second Louie is the next thing to child abuse. It builds character. Besides, from what I can see of his shoulder straps, looks like Dunbar was a 1st Lt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt John Dunbar Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 The LT had to go out on a mission, but is back! Thanks, everyone, for all the welcomes! And I certainly enjoy spirited discussions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt John Dunbar Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 BTW, I do get the "weapon" thing. Folks (and I don't mean you folks) can get mighty wound up about certain words (oh no, "trigger words"......argghh!) and then they can really twist things around. So it is something to be cognizant about. Point well taken. JJD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Firearms... They're firearms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt John Dunbar Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Firearms... They're firearms... "Firearm" always works. At least word-wise, and hopefully, they also always work when you need them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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