Video of the Nome beach on May 20, 2008, 11:45 pm
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008
Six Guns
Today I finally got ahold of the gun that I had shipped up from a shop in the Midwest. And it made me think that I should probably write up a post about the firearms I have acquired in the last couple years. I don't think I've done that yet...
So, here they are (pictures included), in chronological order from when I got them.
1) Heritage Rough Rider Replica in .22 long rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR). A single-action revolver. My first firearm; it has interchangeable cylinders for the 2 different shells.
2) Glock 17 in 9mm. I got this one, used, from a guy in NJ. It was standard issue at a lot of police departments across the U.S. for a long time. Now a lot go with .40 and .45 caliber. I had wanted the 9mm for a while. It came with 3 magazines.
3) Savage Arms-made Fox, double-barrel, side-by-side, .410 bore shotgun. I got this one from my Grandpa for graduation in August 2007. He kept it in great condition. It works well and is fun to shoot.
4) Mossberg 500, 12 gauge, pump-action shotgun with 5-shot capacity tube and 18-inch, matte black barrel. I bought this one from Nome Outfitters in early February, with the idea of using it for bear defense with slugs and 00 buckshot. It came with a laser-pointer and flashlight that attach to the barrel. Kicks, but is fun to shoot. I'll hopefully be taking it out more this summer.
5) High Standard, Supermatic Trophy, target pistol in .22 long rifle. Father Sean Thompson here in Nome gave me a deal on this one. He said he wasn't using it much. It came with 2 magazines and a compensator for the barrel. It's heavy for its size and has adjustable sights. Great condition and shoots well.
6) Kel-tec P-32 in .32 auto. I have wanted one of these for the last year or so. I finally sent the money order in, and I took it home after my federal background check passed today. It weighs 6.6 ounces unloaded, and is the smallest, most light-weight, auto-loading gun on the planet. I haven't shot it yet, but there are a few accessories I plan to add to it before too long. The frame is composite, and the slide is parkerized (like the Glock); more durable than bluing. It cost a little more, but I like it.
So, here they are (pictures included), in chronological order from when I got them.
1) Heritage Rough Rider Replica in .22 long rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR). A single-action revolver. My first firearm; it has interchangeable cylinders for the 2 different shells.
2) Glock 17 in 9mm. I got this one, used, from a guy in NJ. It was standard issue at a lot of police departments across the U.S. for a long time. Now a lot go with .40 and .45 caliber. I had wanted the 9mm for a while. It came with 3 magazines.
3) Savage Arms-made Fox, double-barrel, side-by-side, .410 bore shotgun. I got this one from my Grandpa for graduation in August 2007. He kept it in great condition. It works well and is fun to shoot.
4) Mossberg 500, 12 gauge, pump-action shotgun with 5-shot capacity tube and 18-inch, matte black barrel. I bought this one from Nome Outfitters in early February, with the idea of using it for bear defense with slugs and 00 buckshot. It came with a laser-pointer and flashlight that attach to the barrel. Kicks, but is fun to shoot. I'll hopefully be taking it out more this summer.
5) High Standard, Supermatic Trophy, target pistol in .22 long rifle. Father Sean Thompson here in Nome gave me a deal on this one. He said he wasn't using it much. It came with 2 magazines and a compensator for the barrel. It's heavy for its size and has adjustable sights. Great condition and shoots well.
6) Kel-tec P-32 in .32 auto. I have wanted one of these for the last year or so. I finally sent the money order in, and I took it home after my federal background check passed today. It weighs 6.6 ounces unloaded, and is the smallest, most light-weight, auto-loading gun on the planet. I haven't shot it yet, but there are a few accessories I plan to add to it before too long. The frame is composite, and the slide is parkerized (like the Glock); more durable than bluing. It cost a little more, but I like it.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
All AK Sweepstakes finish... finally
I forgot to post this video. It is the end of the All Alaska Sweepstakes Sled Dog Race. Mitch Seavey was first, passing through the human shute just before midnight on Friday, March 28, 2008, breaking the record set in 1910 by nearly 12 hours.
As he crossed the finish line, the crowd closed in around him, which prevented us from getting an interview, but here is a video of the finish.
If you're reading this on facebook, you'll have to follow the link to the original source to see the video.
As he crossed the finish line, the crowd closed in around him, which prevented us from getting an interview, but here is a video of the finish.
If you're reading this on facebook, you'll have to follow the link to the original source to see the video.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
I get handcuffs and everything.
I tossed my first cell, and confiscated my first contraband today. :)
I started work today as a juvenile justice officer at Nome Youth Facility.
We randomly search the bedrooms of the residents to make sure they don't have anything they're not supposed to. I found a pencil tucked up underneath a wall heater -- not necessarily life-threatening, but he hid it because he knew he wasn't supposed to have it.
I am told NYF is the only juvenile detention center in the state of Alaska that allows the kids to go outside the building. Today I went along with another officer on a service trip, where the kids cleaned the Catholic church and the convention center in town.
Anyway, it was my first day of training, so I will still be watching and learning for the next few shifts. In case I haven't mentioned what the situation is: I'm working part-time, one or two shifts a weekend at NYF, but still doing all of my regular stuff at KNOM during the week.
That's all for now. I hope everyone is doing well...
Jacob
I started work today as a juvenile justice officer at Nome Youth Facility.
We randomly search the bedrooms of the residents to make sure they don't have anything they're not supposed to. I found a pencil tucked up underneath a wall heater -- not necessarily life-threatening, but he hid it because he knew he wasn't supposed to have it.
I am told NYF is the only juvenile detention center in the state of Alaska that allows the kids to go outside the building. Today I went along with another officer on a service trip, where the kids cleaned the Catholic church and the convention center in town.
Anyway, it was my first day of training, so I will still be watching and learning for the next few shifts. In case I haven't mentioned what the situation is: I'm working part-time, one or two shifts a weekend at NYF, but still doing all of my regular stuff at KNOM during the week.
That's all for now. I hope everyone is doing well...
Jacob
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