We’ve been living in construction zone for a few weeks as we undertake some renovations at home. Add to that stress from the craziness of catching up after the 4-day holiday weekend at work, and I was more than ready for some range time relaxation. My …
In what has become an annual outing, my son and I hit the range early Thanksgiving morning. It was a beautiful sunny, 31° day as we arrived and unloaded the gear. By time we finished about 90 minutes later it had warmed by 10 degrees, but the cool temps didn’t dampen the enjoyment.
We hung a couple of the “color shapes” targets and focused on slow fire from the 7 yard line. While he shot his new SIG Legion, I worked with the P320 Compact. I made a brief diversion to my P226 and also fired a few rounds with his gun.
I’ve found my concentration lately with practicing slow fire with patience in watching the sights during the trigger press is paying off. Working through all eight shapes on the target with 10 rounds each, all but three were in bounds. Considering the blurriness of the targets even at that distance, I’m happy.
The biggest thrill, as always, was shooting with, and advising my son. His groups were quite impressive, and his gun safety awareness is exemplary. He’s had a good teacher. 😉
Finally, looking at the amount of brass on the ground, we decided we better stop and begin the chore of picking it up. And there was also the promise of a bagels and smoked salmon breakfast waiting at home.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]
[Reposted from November 23, 2013.]
November 23 is the Feast Day of Blessed Miguel Pro. Born on January 13, 1891, in Guadalupe, Mexico, Miguel Pro was ordained a Jesuit priest in Belgium in 1925. He returned to his home country in 1926, in the midst of that country’s Cristeros War. After being falsely accused of an attempted bombing, Father Pro was executed by government forces without trial.
Blessed Miguel Pro’s final request was to be allowed to pray to his heavenly Father.
After which he refused a blindfold and faced the firing squad bravely, proclaiming ¡Viva Cristo Rey!
Father Pro’s executioners initially failed at their task, and the deed was finished at point blank range.
I am saddened, but hardly surprised, at the ignorance of the American public regarding the persecution of Catholics, and of the Cristero War that took place in Mexico in 1926 through 1929. Some 250,000 people lost their lives in a persecution that was supported by the government of the United States with both funds and air support. Given the ever-growing intolerance towards Christians, especially Catholics, in the United States, we would do well to remember.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]
It just wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving if I didn’t laugh at this again.”As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.”
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]
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