I'm glad we live in The Sovereign State of Mississippi

Mr. Big Food and I were talking yesterday about a firearms purchase. We have something very particular-- and quite ordinary-- in mind. I also need a holster for one of my side arms. We're not sure, though, if Gary's in West Point would have what we are looking for. But fortunately, we'll be heading The Capital City soon. There's an attraction just outside Jackson, and we're pretty sure we'll be able to find what we want there.

I call it an "attraction" because that's what the State of Mississippi calls it. I'm not kidding. Just before exit 48 on I20 in Pearl there's a green sign that says "ATTRACTIONS" and under the heading it says "Bass Pro Shop." It attracts quite a number of folks.

They do not run a background check on us at Gary's because we have concealed carry permits. I'm not sure if they will at Bass Pro Shop. But in any case, we will wake up in the morning, go to Bass Pro Shop, and drive back to the farm with a new firearm. I'm hoping we can also squeeze in some Indian food.

 
Emily Miller does not live in The Sovereign State of Mississippi. She is a resident of The District of Columbia, and she's trying to buy a gun and bring it into DC-- where she has a right to keep and bear arms. 

October 5, 2011

Who is Emily Miller? As No Layers, Only Guns & Money puts it:

Emily Miller is an attractive, well-educated (Georgetown), well-spoken young woman with a high profile position as a senior editor with the Washington Times. Before that she was the deputy press secretary for both Secretary of State Colin Powell and Condolezza Rice.  If someone like her with all of her connections has this much trouble exercising her Constitutional right to own a firearm for her own self-defense in her own home, imagine what it is like for everyone else who isn't as bright, articulate, and connected.

As of today, her gun is in a store in Virginia, but she still does not have a gun. She's chronicling her adventures here.