Recent content by hardballer

Recently had occasion to call a deputy sheriff to my home. We met as I was conversing with neighbors. I wear a gun belt with four mag holders, and a Gold cup style 1911 in stainless steel. He drove up and exited his squad, I greeted him, he smiled and said hello, and what's the problem...

People ask why I carry a gun. Gunshots just rang out nearby. I called the Sheriff's office and they asked if I felt threatened. I said not directly but I do not like gunshots going off near my home. It's dark out. Past hunting time. They said the closest officer was about 20 miles away. They...

This just happened to a Wisconsin OCer. You can read about it Link Removed on OpenCarry.Org. I agree, we must stand together. If we don't they will not feel the heat. They need to understand that we will spend our money elsewhere. Send a copy of your next tool purchase from Lowes or...

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 Confronted While Open Carrying On My Own Property. I had two interesting encounters with neighbors yesterday. I'm out in the yard doing a little spring cleaning'/yard work and one neighbor stopped and says, “Hey, tough guy! What're ya compensating for something, think...

If you are really interested, check out Link Removed . Wisconsin. There you shall find all your answers. Briefly, anybody in the world may open carry in Wisconsin. 2nd, If your info came from "real" NRA instructors, they have there collective heads up their butts. Wisconsin is...

Pics at the Link Removed Recent Open Carry Demonstration In Sussex WI just outside of Milwaukee. Click the pics for a larger image. Here's the update folks. A get together was held at StarBucks, attended by over 50 gun totin' folks. We moved from there to the Restaurant that the abuse occurred...

Power Mad State Trooper Abuses Authority. Open-Carry rally this Sunday Feb. 21st in Sussex Wisconsin. Here is what happened: On Monday Feb. 15th, one of our members, "Joseph" was doing something he has done on many occasions. That is sitting down for lunch at China-Wok in Sussex, WI while...

State Police interaction Link Removed State police claim impersonating a police officer.

Been OCing for a year and a half in Wisconsin. Pretty much tested the waters here folks. Check out Link Removed and ICarry.Org for more info on what everyone is doing.

I generally tend to agree with buy all the tool you can afford. As a carpenter, I generally own Milwaukee or Bosch, some DeWalt. Bought my Hi-point because it seemed to be well built and I did not want an Egyptian Hi-power copy. That was 11 years ago. I have put 10 to 12 boxes of ammo...

I make all my holsters thumb breaks now whether OC or CC so no worries. I never use a public toilet for anything other than number 1. Thanks. :biggrin: Click to enlarge. . . Link Removed

I make my own holsters for OC and CC. I tried a Crossbreed when they first came out and fell in love with the Holster but the quality was so lousy that I was forced to craft my own out of superior materials. Their service dept. was pitiful at that time as well. I got tired of calling...

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 BREAKING NEWS! This from: ICarry.Org Update by admin: Woodman's has reviewed any alleged policy and has opted to take the high road and not discriminate against the lawful behavior. Lawful open carry (WI) or container carry (IL) is fine. Follow the law and...

I agree completely. I am not trying to puff myself up here at all. I never once felt uncomfortable with carry, open or otherwise. I also carried with a round chambered, cocked and locked from the beginning. I think anyone scared of carrying without chambering a round should also rethink...