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Gabriel Possenti Shooters Range Day
The first "unofficially official" gathering of some Gabriel Possenti Shooters took place on a recent Sunday. After Mass, eight enthusiasts, including blog contributors Padre and Contego, gathered for a...
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Sellier & Bellot Ammo Review
Recently we received an email from the folks at AmmoForSale.com asking if Gabriel Possenti Shooters would be interested in receiving some free ammo for review. Free ammo? More shooting? Well, okay.We...
View ArticleCarry Your Gun
This past week brought news of two highly publicized shootings. This isn't a post to rehash those horrific incidents. This is a reminder: Carry your gun!In the Florida incident, one of the thugs stated...
View ArticleThey're At It Again
One of the frequent criticisms faced as a Catholic gun owner is the misconception that there is something contradictory about being a faithful Catholic who also owns, and carries, a gun. This idea is...
View ArticleLethal Use of Force
As Shooters we take great time, effort, and expense to keep our shooting skills up. As Concealed Carry citizens our responsibility doesn’t end there. Not only do we have to be able to hit our target,...
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Family Preparedness
On a recent morning we were all getting ready for our day when my son came to me and said a black car had just come down our driveway. The car didn't match the usual ride-share to school, and we...
View ArticleFirearm and Self-Defense Misconceptions
As a responsible gun owner, I find myself at times having to defend this freedom that our Founding Fathers recognized. There is a certain amount of education of those around us that needs to take...
View ArticleJust Because You Have A Gun Doesn’t Mean You Can Carry It Everywhere
A common misconception is that because you have a CCW permit you can carry your gun anywhere you want. Every concealed carrier knows that's not true. But for the uninitiated or the uneducated this...
View ArticleJust Because You Have A Gun Doesn’t Mean You Are Suddenly a Different Person
All responsible CCW holders know that every encounter is an armed encounter. Not everyone is going to be pleased with this, even some friends!I was at a married couple's home for dinner along with...
View ArticleShoot to Wound or Shoot to Kill
The greatest question of responsibility a CCW holder must consider before deciding what gun to carry is: Are you able to cause of the death of someone else? Those who carry for personal-protection...
View ArticleAfter An Assault
An aggressive assault. Even though I prepare for this possibility, I pray it never occurs. I really enjoy just shooting for fun with family and friends, but I learned this skill for self-protection. I...
View ArticleA Legitimate Right to Self Defense
Self-defense and the Second Amendment; there has been a lot of talk about these subjects recently. After the horrific murder of the school children, politicians and media celebrities have aggressively...
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St. Gabriel Possenti Feast Day
February 27 is the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, Gabriel Possenti. The Saint's story is related in this post. In addition to the events of the past, Gabriel Possenti continues to touch many of us...
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The Intertwining of Church Militant Souls and Church Triumphant Saints
We are bound to time, and can easily overlook the eternal. Deadlines rush upon us, schedules crowd our thoughts and months pass as we work towards a goal. It is good to try to look with supernatural...
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St. Gabriel Possenti Feast Day
Today is a great day for hitting the range. February 27 is the Feast Day of St. Gabriel Possenti. The Saint's story is related in this post. In addition to the events of the past, Gabriel Possenti...
View ArticleThe Church Militant
The Universal Church, Christianity, is traditionally said to be comprised of three parts; the Church Triumphant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Militant. The Church Militant refers to those of us...
View ArticleRemembering the Battle of Lepanto
[Originally posted at Musings Over a Pint.]October 7 marks the anniversary of The Battle of Lepanto in the year 1571. In this historically significant battle, the Fleet of the Holy League defeated the...
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Day After Christmas Range Trip
Sitting around Christmas evening, I got an email from a friend who was arranging a trip to the range for Friday morning. He had included a few fellow parishioners from our church as well. The...
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Feast Day of Saint Gabriel Possenti
Today is the Feast Day of our patron Saint, Gabriel Possenti. In his honor, why not take a friend to the range today?David[This February 27, 2013 post at Musings Over a Pint tells of our affinity for...
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Feast of Blessed Miguel Pro
[Reposted from Musings Over a Pint.]November 23 is the Feast Day of Blessed Miguel Pro. Born on January 13, 1891, in Guadalupe, Mexico, Miguel Pro was ordained a Jesuit priest in Belgium in 1925. He...
View ArticleGabriel Possenti Shooters
A wet morning didn't dampen the fun when local Catholic shooting enthusiasts got together at the range on the morning after Christmas. The "Gabriel Possenti Shooters" annual gathering included a few...
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Blessed José Sánchez del Río
[Cross-posted from Musings Over a Pint]Today, February 10, is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed José Sánchez del Río. On this date in 1928, this 14 year old boy was killed for refusing to...
View ArticleFeast of St. Gabriel Possenti Range Day
February 27 is the Feast Day of the Patron Saint of Handgunners, so what better reason for a trip to the range? This morning six of us gathered to enjoy some shooting fun.The thermometer read 27° when...
View ArticleCooper Awareness Levels
The recent posting about the mom caught unaware by an attempted robbery inspired me to review the Mindset Color Codes. These color designations are used to describe increasing levels of awareness and...
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