I get a kick out of all you fellows. Whether you've written here or not is secondary. I could do a mighty list of the writers I've enjoyed and learned from, but maybe I ought to spare you that.

My only concern is that anyone who's tempted to try this forum out will in fact do so with the knowledge that he won't get his arse shot off by the belligerents -- some of us can deal with them, for sure. The only gunwriter I'd like to meet up with to tangle with is the fellow who spoke so highly of the .44 Mag's "raw, stump busting power." After 20 or maybe 30 years, I'm still annoyed...

You fellows just ought to go ahead and do what you want to do. I'm not alone in wanting to read your stuff.

Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. -- Daniel Webster