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Offline williamlayton

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« on: January 14, 2005, 01:07:12 AM »
Well, there was an interesting discussion, over in another town, and I thought I would get opinions from some experts (PUN INTENDED).
What is a BBQ gun and what is a COURT gun. A good definition is what I am looking for.
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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2005, 02:23:48 AM »
The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from
GA. This guy should definitely run for President one day...
 
 
 
  " We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone
get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation
safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt free liberty
to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time
to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny,
           guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal complainers.
 
 
 
    We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are
                                   confused
   by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."
 
 
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other
  form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one
                           is guaranteeing anything.
 
 
  ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is
based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may
  leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the
             world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
 
 
  ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a
   screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool
    manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
 
 
  ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are
  the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need,
but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of
   professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of
              another generation of professional couch potatoes.
 
 
  ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice,
   but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public
                                 health care.
 
 
  ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you
  kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the
             rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
 
 
  ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you
  rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be
surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you
still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure or the
right of a lawsuit to sue the pants off the one who may have injured you in the
             name of protecting himself , his home and his family.
 
 
  ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to
have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to
  take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid
    before you to make yourself useful, not just having a good time at the
                              taxpayers expense.
 
 
  ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means
that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier
  if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those
               of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights. !
 
 
  ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are
from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from so
              you can speak your own language any time you want!
 
 
                                 (lastly....)
 Layton here is one,if we find a real guy like this we will be ok.
 
   ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or
heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you
  are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at
  all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our
                     heritage and history, and if you are
                       uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!!!!
 
  If you agree, share this with a friend. No, you don't have to, and nothing
tragic will befall you if you don't. I just think it's about time common sense
                            is allowed to flourish
Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force! Like fire, it is
a dangerous servant and a fearful master. -- George Washington

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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2005, 03:24:37 AM »
I ain't got a clue 'bout the court gun.  Try to stay out of courts as best I can.

I did, however, live in Texas a few years.  The BBQ gun is a functional but purty handgun; perhaps a 1911 with some engraving and ivory handles.
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2005, 03:45:04 PM »
Matt is right about the BBQ gun. The Court gun is a gun an officer would wear specifically to court. It would be along the same lines as the BBQ gun, in other words, fancy but functional. Some would call it a dress gun. I read a definition of both, once. There is a differance in the two, but I can't recall what it was.
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2005, 10:07:59 AM »
Well here is what I remember bout these guns.
The BBQ gun could be a Colt in a peacemaker format or S&W. Could be a 1911.
Generally it was a very decorated gun with filigree, many were inlaid with silver and/or gold-depending on your status at tha bank, as tha boys would say all hat and no cattle. Handles were bone or ivory, heavily carved or schrimshawed. Gun was generally nickled or silver.
The scabbards were on a 3" belt, the belt being highly worked--no basketweaves here boy, fine tooling of the Mexican designs. Need I say that tha boys didn't put their names on tha back of tha belt.

Court gun was the one that was a functional, conservative roscoe. No sir it was tooled, just no gold or silver, a more subdued pieces. The scabbard and belt was less tooled, dressier as in gray flannel suit conservative.
Went to one of these BBQ's or two long, long years ago, me an Ol RIP. They was generally political affairs.
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