Rules for a Gunfight

Rules for a Gunfight Anonymous 1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns. 2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap - life is expensive. 3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss. 4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough or using cover correctly. 5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.) 6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun. 7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived. 8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running. 9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun. Use a gun that works EVERY TIME. "All skill is in vain when an Angel blows the powder from the flintlock of your musket." 10. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty. 11. Always cheat, always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose. 12. Have a plan. 13. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work. 14. Use cover or concealment as much as possible. 15. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours. 16. Don't drop your guard. 17. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees. 18. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them.) 19. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH. 20. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get. 21. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. 22. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one. 23. Your number one option for personal security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation. 24. Do not attend a gun fight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with anything smaller than "4". 25. You can't miss fast enough to win.

Michael Jordan vs Larry Bird, LeBron James vs Dwight Howard

Okay so this isn't an NBA Finals moment but its pretty funny.

Famous Finals Moments- 1981 Game 1 Larry Bird Mid Air Switch

As the NBA Finals are taking place I decided it would be good to revisit some of the moments that make this game so amazing to watch. Why not start with the 1981 NBA Finals, Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics. Houston was the underdog in this series but despite this they were determined to make it interesting. And They succeeded the close game went back and forth all night with players on both sides making standout performances. Among these players was Larry Bird who played for the Celtics and was destine to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time. As the game came down to the 4th quarter the score was still close at 87-84 Celtics trailing, and that's when the unthinkable happened. Larry Bird let off a jump shot 18 feet away from the basket, as soon as he released the ball he knew he had missed so he ran forword and recovered his own rebound. As his momentoum carried him out of bounds he swiched the ball from his right to left hand (while in midair) and flipped the ball into the basket (while still in midair). This move excited the Celtics team and carried them to a 98-95 win over the Rockets.

Here is a video showing some of the nights game. If you just want to see Larry Birds shot skip to about 3:08

February 24, 1836

I wanted to post this yesterday but I didn't get a chance so I will post it now. During the battle of the Alamo Col William Travis sent out this historic plea for help.

Fellow citizens and compatriots;

I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country. Victory or Death.

William Barret Travis

Lt. Col. Comdt.

The Force is Strong with this one

The Way Home Review

The Way Home is a family friendly movie based on a true story. Randy (Dean Cain) and Christal Simpkins are preparing to go on vacation when their two year old little boy goes missing. As they attempt to find him the community reacts and rallies around the couple. This film displays the compassionate concern of others as people came from far and wide to help look for the missing boy. I also thought it was great how they showed how God worked through a trying ordeal to demonstrate to a workaholic that family is what truly matters. Dean Cain did great in his portrayal of the father but the acting skill was lacking on the part of the other actors. Some of the faults of this movie were that the camera was bumpy and the story was really dragged out but other than these few problems the movie was very well done. The plot was great and very touching, and the scenes were shot on a beautiful landscape. All and all this was a very good movie with great values and was enjoyable for the whole family to enjoy. It is defiantly worth your time to watch The Way Home.

Reviewed for Thomas Nelson

January 22, 1973

I was going to post this yesterday but I didn't get a chance to so I decided to post it today. Yesterday was January 22 the anniversary of Roe v Wade.