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William E. Shaw replied to Mundo Osterberg's discussion How Many People Did Geronimo Kill?
"It's not a sport... and, unlike snipers, fighter pilots 'n the like, ya can't keep score... or even think about it. There are times when you could drop somebody w/o killing them, but you'll never know.
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William E. Shaw replied to John Olexa's discussion Are you a Rebel or Yankee"
"BG Nathan Bedford Forrest, USAAF in a B-17.
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William E. Shaw replied to Kevin Hogge's discussion Just Returned From Tombstone
"Another of your favorite spots is gone. (Just remembered) The 'Silver Nugget' on Allen and 6th was closed during Helldorado. 'Doc Holliday's' tho... is a new one next to the general millinary store across the street.…"
William E. Shaw replied to Kevin Hogge's discussion Just Returned From Tombstone
"What? That no garden, that's high plains desert."
William E. Shaw replied to Kevin Hogge's discussion Just Returned From Tombstone
"Tombstone is what it is. It's better than it was in the '70's and way better than the mid '60's when I first set foot in the place. The population really isn't all that big and people gotta make a living. I see…"
William E. Shaw replied to John Olexa's discussion Are you a Rebel or Yankee"
"100% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?!
Born in Maryland... grew up in the rural south (Central Florida/Tidewater Virginia) 20 years Navy but still 'suth'rn'. Reside in an Open Range area of the…"
William E. Shaw replied to Billlanders's discussion Who killed Ringo?
"Death of Johnny Ringo
Johnny Ringo was an outlaw‘Leader of a cowboy gangHis death is still a mys’try‘Never shot ‘n didn’t hangNo, the hist’ry books all tell usThat wasn’t how he diedThe…"
William E. Shaw replied to David Dick's discussion Holster setup
"It's anecdotal. A lie to be exact. None of this squares with the Gun Control Act of 1968 and/or the required BATF form 4473 since that time. Much like other crap claims about center fire ammo handguns I've read on here.…"
William E. Shaw replied to David Dick's discussion Holster setup
William E. Shaw replied to David Dick's discussion Holster setup
"Albuquerque is a mess. 'Problem being it seems most of the people who live there are from someplace else. That's been going on for awhile 'cause people were already complaining back in the mid-1960s. The package goods thing in truck…"
William E. Shaw replied to David Dick's discussion Holster setup
"My association with Tombstone goes back to 1966. The state constitution (ratified 1912) allowed Tombstone's ordinance to be grandfathered until 1980. In practice... it was no longer enforced. Quit puttin' out bum dope. There is no…"
William E. Shaw replied to David Dick's discussion Holster setup
"BS! Tombstone tried it for 2 years... unsuccessfully 'n got the Earps shot up 'n run outta town. The Constitution was ratified in 1783... You know... that pesky thing with the 2nd Amendment in it?
Yeah... anybody who legislates and…"
William E. Shaw replied to David Dick's discussion Holster setup
"Nobody gave a rats patootie if your armament showed or not. (Then or now) Most everybody was heeled or expected to be. Concealed weapons were not 'manly' in the 19th century... before 20th century city politicians and…"
William E. Shaw replied to David Dick's discussion Holster setup
"The term is 'Butt Reversed' and is normal for carrying cross draw. Pulling a 7" or longer barreled pistol from strong side while on horseback is nearly impossible... as the butt ends up in your armpit before you can clear…"
William E. Shaw replied to Chris Lampe's discussion Yet another "Billy the Kid" photo!
"It looks more like BTK than anything I've seen to date. Heh... hat slant? I slant mine any which way or not at all... depends. I wouldn't be so fast to dismiss this one."
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:21am on July 8, 2011,
Morgan said…
Well I'm glad to be in contact with you again. and I like your comments on the "Hat Rant"
- At 1:30pm on September 30, 2011,
BuckShot Chavez said… Howdy Mr.Shaw's,
Like to send you a invite to our events " Cowboy Fast Draw" last Saturday of the month at The Tanque Verde Ranch or the 2nd Saturday of the month at Tucson Rifle Club 3 point, whole lotta fun.
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