My preference is for a Ruger SP101, the OM-1 of revolvers. Usually when out
in the boonies, but also comforting the other night when I was shooting the
full moon during the wee hours downtown. Of course, being essentially
pacifistic I'd be more inclined to let someone have my camera bag than to
"let 'em have it." If he's willing to walk away without making trouble so
am I.
Lex
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From: Walt Wayman <HIWAYMAN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [OM] Batteries, batteries, batteries
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:50:00 -0400
As for the response from Jim S., who dared mention firearms here, I have
kept quiet about this subject, but I have to confess that I couldn?t help
but be more than a little amused recently reading the discussion about
different types of camera bags when some folks allowed as how they tried to
disguise their gear by carrying it in backpacks and other
non-photographic-looking stuff because they were afraid some thief would
take it from them.
I haul around (in an SUV) a mountain of gear, usually at least two Lowepro
Magnum bags full of Olys and Zuikos and a couple of hard cases with medium
format stuff, and I do it openly, flagrantly, perhaps even carelessly
sometimes. A usual and customary part of my ensemble is a fairly small,
navy blue fanny pack. If you look at it closely, you just might notice a
short piece of cord dangling from the upper right-hand corner. A quick tug
of the left hand on that cord and the fanny pack opens instantly so that
the right hand can draw the 9mm Glock from the holster inside.
So I don?t sweat some scumbag grabbing my gear. I?ll let him (or them)
hold a couple of Black Talons for their trouble.
It?s great to live in the United States of America, especially in the
South, where getting a concealed carry permit is, as it should be, no big
deal.
Happy shooting, everyone!
Walt Wayman
NRA Life Member
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