I'd like to say we made it all back from Vegas unscathed, but that would be a lie. Both Jay and Mez have been felled with the SHOT Show plague. I haven't seen Jay this sick since he had Influenza A over Christmas six years ago, and that's saying something. I've only texted with Mez, but it sounds like he has the same thing: fever, chills, cough, and a general desire to die. I'm relatively certain that what they have is not Influenza, but instead is bronchitis. So far - knock wood - I'm still healthy and showing no signs of the plague that they caught. I'm counting myself very lucky, considering I just spent a week with a bunch of strangers spreading their germies around, and sharing a house with the boys who ended up getting really, really sick.
We had a lot of fun doing the Facebook Live end-of-day reviews and someone suggested we do it more frequently. At first, I was resistant, but mostly because I hate the camera. However, the more I thought about it, the more the idea grew on me. In talking with Jay and Mez, they're on board with doing some sort of video series. It won't be on FB live, but will be something we record and put up on our YouTube channel (Yes, we have one. No, I haven't posted anything in three years.), with cross posting here and on the FB page. We have some technical things to work out (as well as a schedule), but look for bi-monthly videos in the near future. I have several writers for the blog, and I hope to be able to bring them on to the videos as well, which will take some coordinating.
For years, I've been collecting books that Greg Ellifritz at Active Response Training has recommended. (I have also shamelessly stolen some of the shooting drills he shares.) But collecting them has been all I've done. I buy the book and put it on my TBR (to be read) pile. My pile is getting out of control. Just like being a gun owner and a shooter are not the same thing, buying books and reading them are two different critters. It's my goal to get through my TBR by the end of the year.
These are the books I have piled on my nightstand. There are more mixed in my bookshelf and in my Kindle library that I need to read or re-read. In an attempt to hold myself accountable, I'll share what I learned from each book once I've finished it.
We all still have real jobs, so the changes here will be minimal, but our hopes are that we'll be able to post on a more consistent basis and continue to share things that catch our eyes.
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Thursday, February 1, 2018
SHOT Show 2018: Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules
One of the great things about SHOT show is all the celebrities you can see. This year I was fortunate enough to meet Mrs. Julie Golob. Julie is a veteran, national and international shooting champion and a great spokeswoman for the shooting community.
She was at the Girls with Guns booth promoting her new book, "Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules". TTGR is a book designed to introduce guns and gun safety ideas to children. It is kept simple so children can understand.
It is a great introduction for children to the world of guns and gun safety. Grab a copy and read it with your children today.
"Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules"
Written by Julie Glob
Illustrated by Nancy Batra
Additional resources:
Kidsgunsafetybook - Additional information and companion resources to the book.
Project Child Safe - Gun accident prevention program
Eddie Eagle - Gun accident prevention program
Girls with Guns - outdoor apparel designed by women for women.
About Julie Golob:
JulieGolob.com
JulieG.TV
Twitter
Youtube
Instagram
Facebook
She was at the Girls with Guns booth promoting her new book, "Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules". TTGR is a book designed to introduce guns and gun safety ideas to children. It is kept simple so children can understand.
It is a great introduction for children to the world of guns and gun safety. Grab a copy and read it with your children today.
"Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules"
Written by Julie Glob
Illustrated by Nancy Batra
Additional resources:
Kidsgunsafetybook - Additional information and companion resources to the book.
Project Child Safe - Gun accident prevention program
Eddie Eagle - Gun accident prevention program
Girls with Guns - outdoor apparel designed by women for women.
About Julie Golob:
JulieGolob.com
JulieG.TV
Youtube
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
Boogie Man Book Giveaway Extravaganza!
The wonderful Kathryn Loving is giving our readers the chance to win all three of her Boogie Man books: The Boogie Man is My Friend, The Rookies, and Behind the Shield.
If you've ever read her blog, The Boogie Man is My Friend, you know that she's a straight shooter with a bit of a quirky personality which shines through in these books.
Her first book, The Boogie Man is My Friend, deals with issues she has seen in her career and is, in my opinion, a great parenting book. She talks about issues that no one wants to acknowledge and just when it gets to be too much, breaks up the tension with her signature humor.
The Rookies takes a break from the seriousness of dealing with the Boogie Man and takes a look at the lighter side of cop work, from her time as a rookie to her time as an FTO. It's a light-hearted look at the folks who are trying their best to keep society safe.
Behind The Shield is a continuation of stories, drawn from her extensive journals. Readers of her blog will "recognize" some of the people and stories she discusses. I'm currently about half-way through her newest book and am enjoying it immensely.
So what do you have to do to be entered to win autographed copies of all three books? It's pretty easy, just follow the prompts in the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway will end at midnight (Mountain time) on October 16th.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
If you've ever read her blog, The Boogie Man is My Friend, you know that she's a straight shooter with a bit of a quirky personality which shines through in these books.
Her first book, The Boogie Man is My Friend, deals with issues she has seen in her career and is, in my opinion, a great parenting book. She talks about issues that no one wants to acknowledge and just when it gets to be too much, breaks up the tension with her signature humor.
The Rookies takes a break from the seriousness of dealing with the Boogie Man and takes a look at the lighter side of cop work, from her time as a rookie to her time as an FTO. It's a light-hearted look at the folks who are trying their best to keep society safe.
Behind The Shield is a continuation of stories, drawn from her extensive journals. Readers of her blog will "recognize" some of the people and stories she discusses. I'm currently about half-way through her newest book and am enjoying it immensely.
So what do you have to do to be entered to win autographed copies of all three books? It's pretty easy, just follow the prompts in the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway will end at midnight (Mountain time) on October 16th.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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