Word of Caution: New Year's Eve Gunfire and Other Idiots

[Redmanss]

Just a quick reminder to folks that a lot of dumb asses think it is okay to rip off mag dumps into the air tonight when the clock rings midnight. Here on the Hide we're a bit smarter and safer than the typical firearms owners, but quite frankly there's a ton out there who completely ignore the laws of gravity and ignore every firearm safety rule there are. When I lived in Southwest Florida it was especially common, same with eastern Virginia, luckily for me now in small town Wyoming I don't have the problem, but many here do. Staying inside is your best bet, but those who will be out in open air please keep it in mind and be prepared in any way you can. May seem silly, but tossing a TQ in the back pocket on the way out the door could be a lifesaver. Drunks pretty much goes without saying tonight, just a reminder to watch for them too.

I wish that everyone has a safe and joyful New Year celebration, ready to kick off what will likely turn out to be a wild 2020 tomorrow as true defenders of the Second Amendment and the rest of our freedoms.

I'll be at the house murdering a puzzle with the wife while we open a bottle of Maker's 47 and will probably break out the margaritas afterwards. Yeah, I'm that exciting these days...

Cheers to the belligerents, and Happy New Year.

 

[Blue Sky Country]

Same to you buddy! Happy 2020 to you and your family.

 

[OldSalty]

Happy new year to you and yours.

 

[MtnCreek]

If you want to shoot up in the air, just do like you did as a kid and shoot arrows strait up and run around yelling.

 

[Lapuapalooza]

Just a quick reminder to folks that a lot of dumb asses think it is okay to rip off mag dumps into the air tonight when the clock rings midnight. Here on the Hide we're a bit smarter and safer than the typical firearms owners, but quite frankly there's a ton out there who completely ignore the laws of gravity and ignore every firearm safety rule there are. When I lived in Southwest Florida it was especially common, same with eastern Virginia, luckily for me now in small town Wyoming I don't have the problem, but many here do. Staying inside is your best bet, but those who will be out in open air please keep it in mind and be prepared in any way you can. May seem silly, but tossing a TQ in the back pocket on the way out the door could be a lifesaver. Drunks pretty much goes without saying tonight, just a reminder to watch for them too.

I wish that everyone has a safe and joyful New Year celebration, ready to kick off what will likely turn out to be a wild 2020 tomorrow as true defenders of the Second Amendment and the rest of our freedoms.

I'll be at the house murdering a puzzle with the wife while we open a bottle of Maker's 47 and will probably break out the margaritas afterwards. Yeah, I'm that exciting these days...

Cheers to the belligerents, and Happy New Year.

Happy New Year to you and yours as well. Check your PM’s. The offer extends into the new year for you.

 

[Soulezoo]

We are staying home. I have a Prime Rib in the oven and we are popping this tonight. Life is good!

Happy New Year everyone!

 

[Sniperwannabee]

Just a quick reminder to folks that a lot of dumb asses think it is okay to rip off mag dumps into the air tonight when the clock rings midnight. Here on the Hide we're a bit smarter and safer than the typical firearms owners, but quite frankly there's a ton out there who completely ignore the laws of gravity and ignore every firearm safety rule there are. When I lived in Southwest Florida it was especially common, same with eastern Virginia, luckily for me now in small town Wyoming I don't have the problem, but many here do. Staying inside is your best bet, but those who will be out in open air please keep it in mind and be prepared in any way you can. May seem silly, but tossing a TQ in the back pocket on the way out the door could be a lifesaver. Drunks pretty much goes without saying tonight, just a reminder to watch for them too.

I wish that everyone has a safe and joyful New Year celebration, ready to kick off what will likely turn out to be a wild 2020 tomorrow as true defenders of the Second Amendment and the rest of our freedoms.

I'll be at the house murdering a puzzle with the wife while we open a bottle of Maker's 47 and will probably break out the margaritas afterwards. Yeah, I'm that exciting these days...

Cheers to the belligerents, and Happy New Year.

where in SW FL?

 

[Redmanss]

where in SW FL?

I lived in Lehigh Acres most recently. I was a USMC recruiter there from '03-'06. I haven't been back since and don't miss it a second.

Happy New Year to you and yours as well. Check your PM’s. The offer extends into the new year for you.

I saw it, was really busy then with work and a new house, and neglected in my reply. My apologies. Hopefully once things thaw out!

 

[Maggot]

Have a peaceful one, old man.

I may dump a tube of 00 buck but Ive go a nice open empty field to do it into.

 

[earthtrekker1775]

I'll just wear a urinal on my head tonight, guaranteed no dude will be able to hit me.

 

[Redmanss]

One day I want to be like @sirhrmechanic and have a cannon to rip off a powder charge at midnight.

 

[MtnCreek]

If y’all hurry, you still got time to make it to the possum drop.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

One day I want to be like @sirhrmechanic and have a cannon to rip off a powder charge at midnight.

Thinking air raid siren tonite... restored it for a reason!

Sirhr

 

[Mike Casselton]

Thinking air raid siren tonite... restored it for a reason!

Sirhr

Do it!!
Follow it up with cannon fire.

 

[MarinePMI]

One day I want to be like @sirhrmechanic and have a cannon to rip off a powder charge at midnight.

Well, I hear @sirhrmechanic needs a new place to hunt....may be a deal to be had...?

 

[Va_Gentleman]

We have a town near us that have the "Shooters". For many many years they go around to business and homes and fire muskets to ward off evil spirits!

They have no projectiles but wadding and LOTS and LOTS of Black Powder. I am 11 miles away and you can hear the "Whummpp" when they shoot. The muskets are self made and designed so that the arm can take most of the recoil by allowing it to swing in a circle.

Some of the members here no what I am talking about... Pretty cool tradition.

Good morning to you, sir. We wish you a happy New Year,
Great health, long life, which God may bestow
So long as you stay here below. May he bestow the house you're in,
Where you go out and you go in. Time by moments steals away,
First the hour and then the day. Small the lost days may appear,
But they soon mount up to a year. Thus another year is gone,
And now it is no more of our own, but if it brings our promises good
As the year before the flood, but let none of us forget
It has left us much in debt, a favor from the Lord received
Since which our spirits hath been grieved. Marked by the unerring hand,
Thus in His book our record stands. Who can tell the vast amounts
Placed to each our accounts? But while you owe the debt is large,
You may plead a full discharge. But poor and selfish sinners say,
What can you to justice pay? Trembling last for life is past
And into prison you may be cast. Happy is the believing soul,
Christ for you has paid the whole. We have this New Year's morning*
Called you by your name, and disturbed you from your rest,
But we hope no harm by the same. As we ask, come tell us your desire,
And if it be your desire, our guns and pistols they shall fire.
Since we hear of no defiance, you shall hear the art of science.
When we pull trigger and powder burns, you shall hear the roaring of our guns;
Oh, daughters of righteousness, we will rise and warm our eyes
And bless our hearts, for the old year's gone and the New Year's come
And for good luck, we'll fire our guns!

 

[Big Bo]

Did not hear shit. In bed by 19:30, up at 02:00 for work.

 

[E. Bryant]

We had some celebratory gunfire around here yesterday, but kept 'em all in the berm. Nothin' at risk except a bunch of empty pop cans.

 

[Snipe260]

Happy New Years gents!

 

[Greg Langelius *]

VFW did a really nice party. Reservations, 50-ish folks, and the local band. Pot luck and Roast Beef Sandwiches Au Jus.

Celia and I left early came home, had our Sparkling Wine Toast, and watched some Netflix (The Witcher). I'm liking it so far (a lot, actually..)

Happy New Year to all and our support goes out to our Beset Brethren in Virginia. May they carry the fight to the necessary conclusion.

Greg

 

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