Or they were with the band with Bob and Tom -watchI figured they were churning butter for the popcorn
Well, I stand corrected then. Maybe I picked that up because they are against military service and stand against violence even for self defense.Amish certainly own firearms, muzzle-loaders and bows most men are avid deer and turkey hunters. I have lived around both Amish and Mennonites for most of my life in Southern Maryland.
My guess is they were Mennonite, Amish are pretty against guns, like the Quakers I know, but every sect has different rules and the young sometimes push the limits just like the English young do.
Friday I got a shirt from Anderson mfg, and a patch from ghost grid. Winchester had bottle openers. Cold steel had DVDs about some dude hunting with pistols.
I went part of the day Friday and today. Middle aged guys don’t get offered swag so I had to buy stuff.
View attachment 76683I was only there for about 3 1/2 hours and just picked up stuff as I passed by various booths and I managed this haul. Only one shirt, a nice wicking fabric from Anderson Manufacturing but hey, it was all free and now I’ve got lots more decals for my gun safes. I put them on magnetic backing so they’re not permanently installed.
Awesome! Thank him for me for his past and continued service to our nation.Went Friday with my LEO son in-law. This was our first ever NRA show. Walked in behind several guys from a neighboring fire department...small world. Check-in was smooth and easy as I presented my NRA card. My SIL was thanked for his service several times after showing his badge for entry. We didn't wait long for the expo to open after everyone was quiet and respectful as the young woman sang our National Anthem. Picked up quite a few patches, stickers, and hats.
As we turned a corner, I saw Sootch00 walking thru the crowd. I said: " Hi Sootch!" He stopped, introduced himself and we proceeded to talk for over 5 minutes in the crowded area. He thanked my SIL for his service and even shared a story of a his close friend who lost his life in line of duty. I shared a harrowing combat experience my SIL had as well...he listened intently and then patted my SIL on the back for a job well done. We got a nice group picture and a couple of Sootch00 patches. What a super friendly down to earth guy. He didn't have to stop and spend time talking with us...but he did. As we shook hands and left, I asked him to recite his closing video tag-line for my son inlaw. It was cool to hear him say that in person.
We enjoyed all of the booths we went to. Really enjoyed the Ruger, Sig, Remington, Savage, Mossberg and S&W boths getting to put your hands on all the firearms I hadn't seen in person. The Barrett booth was also really neat. Picked up some good deals at VooDoo Tactical and Streamlight. We also scored some great Walker Razer XV with BT at great prices.
In addition to Sootch00, we saw several other YouTubers at booths or walking by...John Lovell - Warrior Poet at Brownells booth, MrGunsNGear walking by quickly, and Hank Strange at a booth. On the way out we stopped at BCI Defense. I've known the Brown family from years ago, and it was nice to chat with them. It was nice to hear them say how good Trump has been for a manufacturing business. They have some very nice AR offerings.
All in all it was a fantastic time...plus it was my birthday Friday...so no better way to spend a day seeing all the stuff at the NRA. (Didn't mean to rhyme.) But it sure felt good to sit down in the truck seat after all that walking. Then on the way home, we stopped to have lunch with my son and his wife. It was a great day!
I sold a couple scopes to a Amish/Mennonite guy. He left them behind the booth to pick them up later. I always ask for ID in case I don't remember the customer to prove its their products at pickup before keeping them. He didnt have Id, but said "cant you just write Amish on the receipt? There is not that many of us, and another wouldn't steel it"
I dont know if he was Amish, or was making life easier on me.
I sold a couple scopes to a Amish/Mennonite guy. He left them behind the booth to pick them up later. I always ask for ID in case I don't remember the customer to prove its their products at pickup before keeping them. He didnt have Id, but said "cant you just write Amish on the receipt? There is not that many of us, and another wouldn't steel it"
I dont know if he was Amish, or was making life easier on me.
Can BCI make the next batch not suck?I was there on Saturday, open to close. I think Alan at A&A Optics was the only person who noticed my INGO hat. Talked with the guys at BCI. They asked about another INGO lower group buy???