Stephenson Family Ties

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts,

the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers,

hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep

alert for bears while in the field.

We advise outdoorsmen to wear noisy little bells on their

clothing so as not to startle bears and to carry pepper spray

in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to

watch out for fresh signs of bear activity.

Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between

black bear and grizzly bear poop. Black bear poop is smaller

and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear

poop has little bells in it and smells like pepper.
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*A .32 in the pocket beats a .45 at home in the sock drawer.
*Are we at last brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense? (Patrick Henry)

An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. (Robert A. Heinlein)
*Ban Guns: Make the streets safe for a government takeover.

*Citizens have the natural right and the common sense duty to protect themselves, their families, their communities, and their property...guns are the equalizing tools of self-protection - utopian lamentations notwithstanding. (Edgar A. Suter, MD)
*A Colt 45 always beats 4 aces.


*The Constitution shall never be construed...to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms. (Samuel Adams, 1788)

*'Gun control' means being able to hit your target.


*A man with a gun is a citizen...a man without a gun is a subject.
*The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson


*The second amendment was never intended to allow private citizens to 'keep and bear arms.' If it had, there would have been wording such as 'the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.' (Ken Konecki, 1992)

*A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion in your walks. (Thomas Jefferson)

*The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. (Thomas Jefferson)


*To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target.
*A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. (U. S. Constitution, Second Amendment)


*The West wasn't won with a registered gun.
*When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. (Luke 11:21)
*You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive!