It was reported this morning that the Bridgeton Indiana Coverd Bridge has been torched by an arsonist. DHS caught the arsonist red handed with a can of gasoline attempting to light a second unnamed bridge. First question is what motive cause someone to want to burn down an almost 137 year old landmark. Second question [...]
Gun-seizure bill a tribute to slain officer This is a horribly evil bill in that it allows police to confiscate firearms without charging the owner. So much for due process in Indiana. This bill has passed both houses and is on the Governor’s desk for signature. The Governor can be contacted on his website I [...]
The Supreme Court has ruled that foreign convictions do not count against right to own firearms. Some conservatives may see this as a loss for a Nation of Law but it is a win for a Nation of Justice. For example a man convicted of possessing ammunition in Mexico would otherwise be barred from owning [...]
And speaking of Googling phone numbers if you go to Google and enter your phone number you’ll likely receive not only your phone book listing but also links to 3 maps to where you live. If this bothers you I recommend you go to the Google PhoneBook Name Removal page.
Yesterday my wife received a phone call from a “foreign sounding” guy wanting my fax number and that it was something to do with a domain registration. Since I’m listed as either owner or technical contact on about 60 domains this type of call isn’t completely unknown to her but the request for a fax [...]
My little redhead friend here wanted me to thank everyone for the attention he is getting. “Redhead Galleries” is currently the Number 1 search engine query (again) and if he weren’t already of a rather ruddy complexion you’d see he’s blushing…
I’ve owned my PACT, Inc. Model 1 Chronograph for 10-12 years and it has served me very well. The skyscreen brackets have taken a few hits over the years and the tops didn’t make it back from a recent trip so after months of procrastination (not like I use the chronograph daily) I finally broke [...]
Some might see Southern Democrats Turning GOP as a change in course of these converting Democrats. And while it is true the Democrat party has move away from these southern Democrats the Republican party has moved up to fill that void. And in doing so have become the party Democrats were 20 years ago. The [...]
For decades the Federal government has grown and grown until it is now the largest single employer in the country. The Republicans have always run as the party of smaller government despite the fact that it’s not been panning out that way in Washington. But hopefully that’s about to change and the liberals are throwing [...]
This is a must read for gun owners, shooters and collectors, an open letter from Ronnie Barrett.
Pointman is a Hoosier who works in the IT industry, is an amateur photographer an avid motorcycle rider, shooter and firearms collector.
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The masthead graphic "Road to Oakalla" was taken during a motorcycle ride to the Oakalla covered bridge on 23 May, 2007 with a Canon A85 digital camera (F5.6, 1/125 sec exposure). Additional images from the visit are in the Oakalla bridge gallery.
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