Wa state sportsmans show - puffer

[puffer]

This weekend We, here in the Seattle Area, are having the Largest Sportsman's Show in WA. Over the years, I have assisted 3 org.s with their "Booths" ( NRA, WA ST. Hunter ED. Instructors & the WA ST. Muzzleloaders Association.(WSMA)) The last few years I have KILTED UP.

Yesterday, I assisted staffing 2 Booths. WSMA & NRA. Here is a picture of me helping set up the WAMA area. The outfit I wore was chosen not to be HC, but to give a "FLAVOR" Plus, it was easy to go to my other "uniform" (NRA) simply by removing the head gear,blanket shirt, Sporran & belt (I simply had to change the sporran, Belt & add my NRA "ID.)


SORRY NO PICTURE of me @ the NRA Booth . My Camera went "SOUTH" But the young Lady from the National NRA Headquarters did take a # of pictures & will send me some when she gets back to Virginia.

WHAT WAS THE RESPONSE ??? A BLAST!!!

1. I was the ONLY KILT in a SEA of "CAMMO" assorted "civilian & "western" Attire.
2.Positive Reactions
A.A LOT of "LOVE the KILT etc.s"
B. A FANTASTIC way to meet people & relate one on one. (other than in relation to the NRA or WSMA) on my wanderings through the Venues, Breaks, meals etc.
1 A number of individuals of "Scot's background, shared their "stories" ( yes, I did refer ?? to our forum)
2.Many individuals, after commenting on the KILT, spent a few moments just "talking".
C. The Lady from the NRA was "impressed" & said that she would like to see more kilts worn. At that point, one of the SR Training Cousulors, @ the Booth, declared that since I would not be there today, He was going to KILT UP.

Conclusion = If you get an opportunity to participate in an event like this, KILT UP. It's a BLAST

PUFFER

[Adam Pound]

That's a beauty collection of flintlocks Puffer! Always thought a flintlock was the thing to shoot when in a kilt! Now if only my frickin" flame would leap from pan to touch hole!
Tried cleaning, removing and replacing the flint and still no joy! Lots of flah in the pan, but that's it!

[puffer]

That's a beauty collection of flintlocks Puffer! Always thought a flintlock was the thing to shoot when in a kilt! Now if only my frickin" flame would leap from pan to touch hole!
Tried cleaning, removing and replacing the flint and still no joy! Lots of flah in the pan, but that's it!

ADAM, that is only the run of the mill "Smoke poles" We had a section devoted to "BEAUTIES" that was changed as the people brought their's
I would post some, but it is not "appropriate" here.

KILTS & Flintlocks ith:

EMAIL ME ! ( JEng958607@aol.com (put in the "subject line "TMA")
I might be able to assist you with your "ignition" prob. (if I can not, I CAN put you in touch with EXPERTS who can.

PUFFER

[svc40bt]

If I may ask, how is the highland steel pistol attached to your belt? Great outfit by the way.

[Adam Pound]

If I may ask, how is the highland steel pistol attached to your belt? Great outfit by the way.

It is. It reminds me of some of the Scottish coureurs des bois you sometimes see pictured from around the Ottawa Valley, way back when. Or some of the guys in the lumber camps. Tough life that.

[puffer]

If I may ask, how is the highland steel pistol attached to your belt?

The pistol is "attached" to the belt with a belt hook which is part of the firearm.This is a feature on all of the "steel Highland pistols. The pistol (or pistols) were "hooked to the main belt, and/or Baldric (thay were also carried on a separate strap which hung the pistol like a "shoulder holster"

BTW, This means of attachment was a large number of pistols that a "classified as "Belt Pistols" (Military & civilian) IMHO,simply "sticking" your pistol UNSECURED in your belt is STUPID.

Here is a picture showing the belt hook



Puffer

[svc40bt]

IMHO,simply "sticking" your pistol UNSECURED in your belt is STUPID.
Puffer

I completely agree, and that was why I asked. Thanks for the picture. Clearly there was some sort of mounting as the pistol is outside your belt, and I could see no holster either.

By the way is your very handsome example original or a commercial or custom reproduction?

[puffer]

I completely agree, and that was why I asked. Thanks for the picture. Clearly there was some sort of mounting as the pistol is outside your belt, and I could see no holster either.

By the way is your very handsome example original or a commercial or custom reproduction?

commercial reprpo. A "custom is a dream for me but $$$$$$$
I will send a PM

Puffer

[Downix]

Always been a fan of the muzzle loaders, so them + kilt == win.