Hello from NE Oregon
Hi All. I really like what THR represents with regard to civil discourse and treating others as you want to be treated.
I'm primarily interested in hunting upland birds, deer, and elk. I also like to just go out and target shoot, as well as shoot clay pigeons.
I've recently gotten in to reloading, and that's really been fun. In fact, searching for reloading info is how I stumbled upon THR.
My philosophy on firearms is that they are tools. Need some meat? Use a firearm. Someone attacking you or your loved ones and you need to defend yourself? Use a firearm. I also appreciate the aesthetics and history of firearms.
I consider myself politically moderate, but I'm pretty passionate about the right to keep and bear arms. I see firearms as critical tools for self-sufficenecy and self defense. I also think we have a responsibility to be proficient in the use of firearms, and to pass on that proficiency to our fellow citizens and children, because we have a responsibility to be preparted to defend our democarcy against thugs, tyrants, dictators, and authoritarian regimes. My opinion is that that is a very remote possiility at the present. I'm guessing other members of THR might disagree with me on how close we are to that.
I served 4 years in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. Those 4 years strongly influence how I act and think.
My firearms:
Savage 111 .270 (main hunting rifle)
Taurus PT1911 .45acp (main home defense and open carry sidearm)
Bushmaster AR carbine
Escort Over/under 12 guage (main bird hunting shotgun)
Mossberg 535 12 guage (used mainly for turkeys)
Mosin Nagant M44 (1946)
Mosin Nagant M91/30 (1943)
Heritage SA 22 mag revolver
Noble 20h 22 bolt action
Daisy Powerline 880
I also like to knit