My dad was a badass.  An old-school badass.  He could back it up.  He’d seen the freakin’ elephant and he’d taken it out with his bare hands.

He didn’t often talk big, but when he did, you knew you had to take him seriously.  One topic he talked big on was what the world has now come to know as the Constitutional Right and Social Obligation to Carry a Gun.

Recently in the news this natural right has been questioned again because of the poor judgement of one George Zimmerman.  If my father was alive today, he would have some stern words for the Media, Mr. Zimmerman and America regarding this Zimmerman/Martin fiasco.  They would be similar to the admonition he wrote in Chapter 20 of Living with Glocks.

Carrying a loaded gun with the ability and will to use it is not a casual fling meant to bring some excitement into your boring life. It is an all-embracing lifestyle and must take precedence over your respect for law, your fear of social criticism, your love of humanity, your wardrobe and your drinking habits.

You can never be unaware of the weight you carry on your hip or under your arm. You can never forget your responsibilities. You must wear your Glock with the same allegiance as your wedding ring. If you’re not married, your Glock is your wedding ring. Wear it for life. Don’t even think about leaving home without it. Be prepared to use it at a moment’s notice. Carry it all the time. And shoot to kill.

“Liberty or death,” the meaning of which is clear and absolute, is but a trivial phrase if you do not carry a gun. For freedom-loving Americans, the five most important words in the English language are, and always have been - from my cold dead hands.

This Zimmerman/Martin case may be the moment that what my father called “Crime Facilitators” or gun control advocates have been waiting for.  Watch out for similar stories popping up.  Think about it.  Should we prohibit everyone from driving cars because your brother-in-law once got lost?  Should we scrap all shoes because a bully in elementary school wrongfully kicked an innocent nerd?  These instances suck, but just like guns, cars and shoes save many more lives than they screw up.  Technology is dangerous because it is so powerful.

Over the years there have been many who have taken my father’s big talk about the Natural Right to defend oneself with a gun very seriously.   Tim Schmidt, who started the United States Concealed Carry Association was directly inspired by my father’s writing.  Everywhere, you will find Robert Boatman’s thoughts quoted and discussed.  Check out some of these influential examples.

Law Officer.com

The Political Crucible

Free Liberty Writers

Utah On Target Defensive Training

The Mental Militia 

Pennsylvania Firearm Owner Association

Urban Grounds

Nevada Firearms Academy

Guns.com

If you read a quote of my father’s (credited or not) in someone’s blog, forum post, sig line or description of how they feel about the Second Amendment, you can bet they “Get it.”

I am a Patriot, a Tea Party’er, I believe our govt, under its current leadership is out to destroy our constitution and it’s for that reason that I’m armed and for that reason I own a Glock, .. reliability. Having read some of your stuff, the 2nd Amendment is more important to me than my family and friends can realize and I enjoy reading your stuff. I believe tyranny is upon us and that history may repeat itself, and for that reason, I own a Glock, …and other firearms. It’s a real honor knowing who you are, who your Dad was and I know I hooked up with the best out there.

Sincerely, Bill

Great Savings on the Information You Need

People are always asking me what my recommendation is for The Best Glock Book.  Even though it would be easy to tell them that my own book, How to Customize Your Glock is the best, I take this question very seriously.  The answer depends on who the reader is.

If the reader is a beginner, just getting into Glocks (either from ground-zero or from another platform), I always recommend Patrick Sweeney’s The Gun Digest Book of the Glock.  Sweeney approaches the subject carefully and thoroughly.  He’s a knowledgeable gunsmith and a great communicator.  A perfect combination for the greenhorn.

If the reader is already familiar with Glocks, but is hoping to make the jump to the next level, I recommend Ptooma’s The Complete Glock Reference Guide.  This is also a good book for beginners, but it is written for those who are already familiar with gun language and terms.  It goes deeper into the nuances of the Glock as well as some modifications and maintenance. 

If the reader is interested in competing with his or her Glock, then there is only one correct answer and that is Robin Taylor’s The Glock in Competition.  Taylor assumes you are already addicted to Glocks and are ready to push the envelope, and he is ready to push with you!

Finally, if the reader is wondering why he would want to carry a gun at all, and a Glock specifically, my father’s Living with Glocks has an almost miraculous ability to convert the timid into the tenacious.  The Second Amendment will become second nature after reading this electrifying book.

My own Glock Book makes an excellent supplement to any and all of these other titles.  No other Glock Book walks the reader through disassembly and re-assembly like How to Customize Your Glock.  That is the reason I offer package deals at GlockBooks.com.  With every type of Glock reader in mind I have devised packages to fit specific needs.  Plus you save over buying the same books anywhere else!

First there is the Full-House Ultimate Glock Library.  You will save $29.00 over buying these six books anywhere else.  This package is for every Glock shooter who wants everything in print on his or her favorite pistol.

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Then the Glock Competitor’s Edge Package includes three books that offer the information to bring you to the next level in your gun games.

For beginners, I’ve designed the Quick-Start Glock Package.  You want to know the history and the revolutionary features of your Glock?  You need to know how to care for and repair your Glock?  Here’s the info in this set of books.

Guns not only fascilitate personal protection, they actually hold all of society together.  Learn the deeper rights and responsibiliteis of gun ownership in this Tea-Party Glock Package.

Glocks, like all artifacts, are products of their time and culture.  The three books in the Warrior-Sage Glock Package contemplate the implications of a society that needs guns to sustain itself.

If you are looking for the last word on the history of the Glock pistol, the Glock Historian Package is for you.   These books were written by insiders who were there when the new-fangled plastic pistol was introduced to the world.  Their perspective is invaluable.

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Keep on Glockin’

Morgan

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Morgan

His point, I believe, was that, without support from the population, all the political and legislative changes he could make are pointless.  If the majority of the people don’t want guns availible to the public, who are we, as gun enthusiasts to try to change that?  It may not be right.  I may not be possible.  So, the real work is not in Washington, it is in your own neighborhood.  We must re-educate the citizenry that has forgotten that guns are an important part of a civilized society.  We must take people out to shoot in a safe, enjoyable environment.  We must change the voters if we want to change the votes.

One listener had this to add:

Arthur Wood says:

I loved Morgan’s comment, “take someone shooting,” when asked how to help the Alan Gora’s work. I couldn’t agree more!!! The majority of Americans view guns as being negative. We need to take steps to change the general public’s perspective. I would like to add, because you were also talking of the NRA, the NRA has a fund raising banquets done by the Friends of NRA. Most NRA members are unaware of it. The banquets have raffles, live and silent auctions with NRA and donated items. All of the money raised goes directly to shooting programs, with 50% staying in the state it is raised. The programs include Boy Scouts, Eddie Eagle, youth shooting programs, women shooting programs and other programs. We NEED to change the anti-gun culture and the Friends of NRA is a great step in that direction. Keep up the great work guys.

Gun permit-holders aren’t the problem

Sunday, October 18, 2009

To the editor:

In Friday’s edition of the paper, [there was] a letter admonishing those choosing to lawfully carry firearms. First, I respect and thank him for expressing his views. However, I disagree with them.

If he doesn’t trust someone to lawfully carry that firearm, he certainly has that right. However, implying they’re pretending to be police, etc., is false and illogical. Assuming local police will be there to protect you at all times is a dangerous assumption. FPD has excellent officers doing a tough job, but they simply can’t be everywhere at all times.

I exercise my right to carry a firearm. Like most others, I am no Rambo, or “wannabe.” However, as a former police officer, I recognize that personal safety is my responsibility. It isn’t something taken lightly. This is why I have met all state-mandated requirements to obtain my permit and routinely practice to ensure proficiency.

As one that wore a badge for nearly a decade, I never had one negative encounter with a permit-holder lawfully carrying a firearm. The person that takes the time and energy to complete training, DPS background investigations and fingerprinting statistically isn’t one to worry about. Both FBI and DOJ stats reinforce that.

I respect anyone’s choice to exercise their right to not lawfully carry firearms, but remind them respect should go both ways. You don’t have to agree with someone’s choice to respect it. Just because someone doesn’t agree with your view, doesn’t give cause to demonize them.

TIM CARTER

Bellemont