Today I celebrate my birth and my life. In my 43 years, I would never have guessed that I would be more grateful to be alive as I am right now. After the October 1st massacre, I have learned a few things about myself, my family, and the world. I try not to take things for granted like I did (we all fall short), and I get up each day with a vigor to learn and soak up as much as I can. I get to enjoy waking up next to my wife every day, conversing with her, and loving her. I am privileged to be allowed to wake my daughter up for school, talk with her each morning and drive her to school. I am a very blessed man, so yeah, Happy Birthday to me!
I have been asked if my life and death experience in Las Vegas would change my view on firearms. Not on firearms themselves, no. I am still a firm 2A supporter and I love my weapons. They are fun to shoot and to hunt with. Hunting is my major passion and utilizing firearms is one piece to that puzzle. I think we have to do a better job of managing the purchase process, but I haven’t the first clue on how to do it. I am always open to discussion on the topic, but understand that we may or may not agree, but we can still be friends.
This time last year, I was planning to attend my very first Anteris Alliance Try & Buy followed by SHOT Show. I had no idea what to expect at the Try & Buy and I had no expectations. For it’s inaugural year, they did a great job! Now that 2018 is here and the Try & Buy is only two days away, I am seriously pumped. It is slated to be even bigger than last year. There will be more vendors, attendees, celebrities and more things to try out. Plus a little after party to cap off the day.
For my birthday, my wife wanted to know what I wanted. I told her ‘to be able to go to SHOT Show and see all the new gear’, talk to my friends in the industry, and get to shoot the different firearms. My blog has suffered a bit since 10/1/17 and I am really looking forward to some new content to share with you all. My main focus will be on hunting while I am there. Firearms to hunt with, ammunition, reloading, and components. I am eager to hear what the attending media thinks of some of the gear I have seen in press releases.
For those who are attending SHOT Show, here is my rough schedule on where I will be at certain times in case you want to meet up and chat. I’d love to meet you guys and grab a picture!
Monday – Industry Day at the Range – Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club
I’ll be walking around here all day trying out new bolt-action rifles, crossbows and I have only one interview.
- 3:00 – Peltor Sport – Booth SO-2
Tuesday – SHOT Show Floor
I have many places I want to visit in the morning. Many of them reloading companies.
- 12:00 – Accu-Tac Precision Bipods Interview – Booth 421
- 1:00 – Silynx Hearing Protection Interview – Booth 7310
- 3:30 – Springfield Armory Party – Booth 13151
Wednesday – SHOT Show Floor
- 7-8:30 – Breakfast – New Products Center – Level 1 Lobby
- 9:00 – Rocky Boots Interview – Booth 11340
- 10:00 – Accuracy Solutions – BipodeXt Interview – Booth 1360
I’ll be heading back home on Wednesday afternoon, so if you want to meet up, don’t hesitate to message me on FB, email me or call!
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