Independence Day History I wasn't aware of. Also, a proposal

[Justin]

I came across a bit of history that wasn't highlighted in history class. Evidently, prior to the declaration, the Brits erected a statue of King George in New York.

On July 9, 1776, the colonists tore the statue down and carted it away to melt it down to make musket balls.

The story is pretty great, read more about it here:

https://allthingsliberty.com/2014/09/the-statue-of-george-iii/

In light of this historical event, I think we should start a new Independence Day tradition: we should exchange gift boxes of ammunition with our friends and loved ones.

[StagLefty]

I think we should melt down Democrats and make ammo [ROFL1]

[izzy]

I wonder how many grains of lead are in the average body.

[CS1983]

I wonder how many grains of lead are in the average body.

Depends on if they have or have not pissed off a squad of grunts.

[izzy]

Depends on if they have or have not pissed off a squad of grunts.

That all played into the average

[Vic Tory]

... I think we should start a new Independence Day tradition: we should exchange gift boxes of ammunition with our friends and loved ones. I like your new tradition, Justin.

[Gman]

That sounds very American. Melt down the statue of the British king and then give it back a little at a time...fired out of a musket.

Maybe CCI is ahead of the curve on this new gift-giving idea...

https://www.targetsportsusa.com/cci-patriot-pack-22-long-rifle-ammo-40-grain-white-red-blue-coated-921rwb-p-83040.aspx

https://d3gxe0jmvtuxbc.cloudfront.net/images/Product/large/83040.jpg

[Irving]

It seems like I hear a lot of arguments on here about the benefits of traditional values. So out of tradition, I think we should keep giving the Chinese millions of dollars every year in exchange for fireworks. 'Merica.

[JohnnyEgo]

I went with the tradition of making a cake. Happy Birthday, America!

https://www.johnnyego.com/dump/cake/2018independence/2018independence15.JPG

https://www.johnnyego.com/dump/cake/2018independence/2018independence17.JPG

https://www.johnnyego.com/dump/cake/2018independence/2018independence19.JPG

[DenverGP]

those look like they would be perfect for an appleseed shoot!




https://d3gxe0jmvtuxbc.cloudfront.net/images/Product/large/83040.jpg

[CS1983]

I like those grips. That wood or a micarta or what?

[JohnnyEgo]

Spalted maple. Made by High Figure Grips.

http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/1911s/page5/wilsonhfgmidres.jpg

[Skip]

I like yer style in both 1911s and America cake!

[CS1983]

Man, that pattern looks like a Spanish map of South America from the 1500s or something. Stunning.

[Gman]

Nice shooter.