Lay Lines by Carol Lay for March 06, 2023

Obviously not a fan of G. Santos.

We have those things now. They’re just not certified.

According to Wikipedia 28 states have state reptiles. The American Alligator pictured is the state reptile of Florida, Louisana, and Missippissi.

Somebody is going for ‘National Cartoonist’!

Well, an AR-15 STYLE rifle is the most popular rifle sold. Surprising considering it fires a low powered light weight bullet (the gun itself has no power, just the bullet). The military doesn’t use it, just something similar. It is illegal for Americans to own a fully automatic weapon without all sorts of special permission from the govt. The fact the bullet is light weight means it loses energy quickly and it will “tumble” after striking an object. There is video out there of a .223 round tumbling and striking sideways after passing through just four sheets of drywall. This means it is less likely to over penetrate and strike an unintended target. All of this makes it a great home defense weapon. Much better than a 44 Special revolver which fires an extremely powerful bullet and can easily over penetrate. The bullet a Modern Day Sporting Rifle fires (Correct term) is so low powered many states ban it for deer hunting as it lacks thee power.

Amazing for a bullet that is only .223" wide (5.56 in metrics) compared to a 22 bullet your granddaddy went squirrel hunting with which is only .22" wide.

BTW, how did it become so popular? Bill Cli ton tried to ban it! People took notice and started checking it out and discovered what a great rifle it is. Clinton’s ban defined it based upon cosmetic features and the manufacturers removed those features (who needs a bayonet lug?) and proceeded to sell more than ever. And now it is the most popular rifle.

Frankly, if people want a “high powered rifle” then a 308, 30-30 and the like are far more powerful but they also cost more.

You give him too much importance……

Scary times AGAIN.

I’ve loved this woman’s work ever since she used “steatopygia” in a story.

Don’t forget the National Pastime: Staring at screens, be it phone, laptop or TV.

All republicans are lying traitors at this point in history.

G. Santos isn’t a fan of G. Santos- He has at least two other names!

I’m for Ed Gein and the gila monster.

This is not entirely correct. A 44 special averages 500 ft/lb of muzzle energy VS around 1700 ft/lb for the 5.56. As far as power, the 5.56 still has more energy at 300 yards than a 44 special at the muzzle. It is true that the 5.56 tumbles but this just increases the damage. The bullet was designed to tumble after impact because international law prohibits use of hollow point bullets for military use and the tumbling causes more internal damage. I regularly use a 55 gal steel oil drum as a target backstop and the exit holes at the back are a perfect silhouette of the bullet due to tumbling but they still punch through the steel and plow through around 6 feet of clay ground behind the barrel. There’s no way I would consider discharging one of these inside my house exactly because the bullet can penetrate multiple walls and still cause grave injury or death if it hits someone.