Thread: longtime listener, first-time caller

I'm from the area; I grew up in Beaver-Tron with a father who was into Civil War-era black powder firearms. He used to march with the Oregon Blues, and I remember going to meets and shooting muzzleloaders with all sorts of colorful characters.
I've taken over that mantle, but I prefer 18th-century flintlocks over my dad's Zouave (still love that lady, first one I shot). I also enjoy collecting modern firearms, especially those that are historically significant. As a result, my collection looks like the evolution of Western hegemony.
I build firearms and make knives in my spare time, when I'm not teaching or researching.
I'm obsessed with the history of insurgency and rebellion, especially in the early modern / modern era, which means I spend almost as much on books as I do on firearms.
I think I scare my neighbors, except for the coffee shop owner on the corner and the ex-Marine who lives up the street. Oh, well.

Welcome to the forum

it is good to keep the neighbors a little on edge, they are more likely to leave you alone that way.

Welcome to the forum!

Thank you listener, for calling in - you're on the air............... (also, can't go wrong with black powder......)

welcome to NWF ! well it sounds like you have a bit of "bob newhart" in ya.....we'll all enjoy that ! black powder & muzz. ldr's.....there's a thread for em, with plenty of info ! enjoy yourself !!

steven