Two Weeks and Three Days...

Until the Third Annual Northeast Bloggershoot! We've got folks coming from all over NE (NH, ME, CT, and MA) as well as NY, OH, and... other states as well. Most have been to previous shoots; still others will be making the trek for the first time. In any case, there's going to be enough armament to conquer a small country (or a large one with a buncha gun-fearin' wussies - yes, Canada, I'm looking at yooooouuuu).

Previous updates here and here, original post here. I'm not going to re-post the list of attendees - there haven't been that many changes since the list in the last update - but I will say that the range, she is full. And if anyone would like to rotate range time (i.e. show up in the afternoon), that would alleviate congestion on the line... Although, really, I have to admit that I have a ton of fun just jawin' with folks - this is the one time of the year that I get to see some of y'all, and while I love shootin' stuff as much as the next gunnie, I love chatting with old friends even more.

---

A few new items to add:

1. There will be a mystery item given away at the shoot. I have been sworn to secrecy by the donor to not reveal what the item is or who's giving it away, but suffice to say, it's very cool. We're kicking around the idea of a shoot-off for the item (which pretty much eliminates me...), but we can figure things out the day of the shoot.

2. I've contacted a bunch of folks from last year with an important mission. Just a reminder to work on your "homework".

3. I will be bringing something (or somethings) with a pointy end; I hope someone can dredge up a cherished child's plush toy to mutilate appropriately - remember, it's not a true NE bloggershoot unless I'm maniacally stabbing something with a knife stuck on a gun...

---

Onto the last part: The hardware!

I haven't nailed down what I'm bringing yet, although I've got a pretty good idea. For longarms I'll be bringing along the Mossberg 590 (complete with bayonet), because it's been a while since I gave my shoulder a bruising. I'll also have my Bushmaster, because it's just so much damn fun. I'll most likely be bringing the 10/22, because it's new this year. As for other rifles, well, I haven't decided yet. I'll probably bring another .22LR or two, just for economy; after that I'm not sure.

For pistols, I think I'll be bringing the classics - the Colt Gold Cup, the Smith & Wesson model 17, and the SigSauer P226 (complete with dual lasers!). Beyond that, it's really wide open - another revolver in .38 Special or .357 Magnum is very likely, and possibly the S&W 422 for some semi-auto .22LR goodness. One last thing: If there's a gun in the G. armory that anyone attending would like to give a try, give me a holler and I'll throw it in one of the many gun cases in the back of my truck. I'm more than happy to share my toys!

Lastly, ammunition. There will be some full-auto weaponry present, so be sure to have .223 Remington, 9mm, and .45 ACP (I think) in abundance. Please be sure to bring only factory-fresh ammo to run through the machine guns! I will be bringing a .30 cal ammo can full of Federal copper plated .22LR for general consumption (and there's a FA .22LR coming, so...); other than that, if you're not sure what to bring, the three centerfire calibers above are a safe bet.

---

The bloggershoot is getting close - I can't wait to see y'all again and to meet the new folks!

That is all.