ummm, what the heck just happened?

"EL_ULY" (uly)
03/26/2014 at 01:23 • Filed to: None

It's midnight here in N. Houston (aka pretty much northern Mexico cartel land) and I just woke up to heavy gun fire.
Afterwards, I hear, what I can identify as, 2 V8 pick-up trucks with aftermarket exhaust (the most common vehicle in my neighborhood) haul ass in the same direction. There is a semi busy street next to my house where a little further down the road is a huge UPS warehouse. I heard a UPS big rig pass by (as they do all night) but then noticed it stopped a bit early. Soon after, it started to honk at something then over take perhaps something blocking the road. A couple minutes later, a car passed by, stopped, then started honking its horn as well. Finally to add to my half asleep thoughts, a womans starts screaming and crying very loud.
I hear police or body wagon sirens on the way. Me thinks someone just got gunned down either on the street or in their car and is blocking the road. Also, my dogs and the neighbors dogs are barking towards the back of my backyard. To keep in "Texas", I have my 30-30 and katanas here next to me and ready if someone tries to come in lol :]

DISCUSSION (59)

mr2gud2u > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 01:27

Strap up :-(

feather-throttle-not-hair > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 01:28

Yikes! stay safe!

EL_ULY > feather-throttle-not-hair
03/26/2014 at 01:30

Thanks buddy, I just want to get back to sleep. Another 7-7 day tomorrow :(

Big Bubba Ray > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 01:30

Damn, that sounds scary! What 30-30 do you have? Keep it close, my friend! haha

My brother picked up a Marlin 30-30 about a year ago and he adores it.

EL_ULY > Big Bubba Ray
03/26/2014 at 01:34

Rossi Rio Grande. That one your brother got is awesome!

EL_ULY > mr2gud2u
03/26/2014 at 01:38

Lol right, but I'm too sleepy to blast a fu ! :(

The man in the iron mask > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 01:38

Kinja'd!!!

One morning i found this in the front of the house. Dont know what it was when i first picked it up.
Then i saw the wall...

EL_ULY > The man in the iron mask
03/26/2014 at 01:43

Fuuuuuuck! Now that is scary. Once a while back, a couple days after a rainy new years day, we started to get a water leak in the dining room ceiling. We went in the attic and yup, there sat a bullet kind of like the one in your picture resting on the insulation. There was a hole in the roof from where in came through. If you're going to shoot on new years, aim at the ground.

Big Bubba Ray > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 01:43

Great gun! My bro's gun is awesome. A ton of fun to shoot!

Kinja'd!!!

EL_ULY > Big Bubba Ray
03/26/2014 at 01:44

Lol thanks buddy. I'd prefer to sleep than blast a mofo tonight lol

The man in the iron mask > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 01:49

I also thought the bullet landed there because someone shooted to the air.

EL_ULY > The man in the iron mask
03/26/2014 at 01:57

Well, maybe at an angle. Who knows

The man in the iron mask > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 02:04

The good thing is i dont live there anymore.

Manuél Ferrari > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 02:28

this is scary :(

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 02:41

I think what just happened was a sign that you should relocate, buddy.

SteyrTMP > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 02:44

I've got heavier guns then they do. I'll park in your driveway for the night, if necessary. Kinda long drive, but hey.

willkinton247 > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 08:28

Get a shotgun, dude. It's far better for home defense than a rifle. You never know where a rifle bullet may stop. If you're looking for cheap, I suggest the Pardner . I have one and it's small enough to maneuver in tight spaces, but also less than $200 bucks used.

If you want a bit more utility, get a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500. I've got the 870, and it's a fantastic gun. I plan on getting another one soon. That way you'd have 5 rounds available via Pump action instead of one.

You can also take it to the range and do some skeet shooting, which is a ton of fun. Just don't make it too tactical, and they'll let probably you in. :)

PushToStart > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 08:48

Holy shit... I thought you were going to say "and then I woke up" at the end of that.
Stay safe!

Slow4o > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 09:22

If you want a shotgun for home defense, expect to tear down whatever wall is behind whoever you shoot if you use it. And probably the floor underneath them too.

Slow4o > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 09:23

The UPS warehouse on Sweetwater? If so I know where you are, I went and picked up my wheels from there last week. Stay safe.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 09:37

I've always wondered why people who shoot guns into the air don't just point down. Random lives have been taken by shooting up in the air.

(hoping you survived the night without having to defend your property in the most of American ways)

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 09:57

This thing happened to my dads friend, can't remember which car, I want to say an old school wagon of some sort, new years eve, way back in like the 80s, someone is shooting guns in the air. And what do you know, they come out in the morning and theres a bullet hole right there in the middle of his car roof.

RazoE > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 09:57

Saca el cuete y tu cuerno de chivo. Time to take back your neighborhood.

EL_ULY > RazoE
03/26/2014 at 09:59

lol, well once la chota got there I was calm enough to sleep :]

EL_ULY > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
03/26/2014 at 10:01

damn that sucks. Even under the flimsy car port I bet they are not safe.

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
03/26/2014 at 10:01

right, i'd shoot at an ant farm lol :]

Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 10:04

Oh hell no. I'm in the Army and I see all sorts of crazy ricochets all the time at ranges, you would be surprised what a bullet can and can't go through, and how far that damn thing will travel. That's why ranges are usually completely blocked off and segregated, like indoor ranges, or waaaaaay out in the middle of nowhere like outdoor ones. Bullets are freaking crazy man

EL_ULY > Slow4o
03/26/2014 at 10:04

yup, I live on the first street south of gulf bank. Cars and Coffee OPPO meet in April! I'll alert Blunion05, McChiken, and Pat Bateman! I'll bring my wagon

EL_ULY > PushToStart
03/26/2014 at 10:05

lol right :] Once the 5-0 got there I feel asleep

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 10:08

damn ants deserve what's coming to 'em!

EL_ULY > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 10:10

I've always had my Sega 12 gauge. sold it to get my wagon :] That Mossberg 500 is sooo badass! They are not bad right now on cheaperthandirt.com. Once I get some stuff out of the way, i'll definitely consider it. Lol my boss here at Volvo is a skeet instructor, yyyyeah I was hopeless :] It was fun though

EL_ULY > SteyrTMP
03/26/2014 at 10:10

lol thanks buddy :]

EL_ULY > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
03/26/2014 at 10:11

i was looking at a place last saturday, kind of too hippie/hipster side of town for me but it was hella calm.

EL_ULY > Manuél Ferrari
03/26/2014 at 10:13

yup, once the 5-0 got there I fell asleep :]

EL_ULY > Jeremy H formerly Kalakaboooom
03/26/2014 at 10:17

yup, especially, like me, getting the cheaper reman ammo or cheaper stuff. They get squirrely at around 200 yrds. We get the good stuff to go sight at the range and hunt.

EL_ULY > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
03/26/2014 at 10:17

lol yup

Slow4o > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 10:27

Unfortunately I will be at a wedding in Louisiana. Hopefully next time though.

EL_ULY > Slow4o
03/26/2014 at 10:31

cool frijoles sir no prob :]

willkinton247 > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 10:43

Mossbergs are generally less expensive than Remingtons by about 50 bucks. I went with the Remington because it just fit me better than the Mossberg did. They're both excellent guns.

As for skeet, you should try trap or wobble, it's a bit easier. You also gotta keep at it!

EL_ULY > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 10:51

yeah I know, I want to go back. My boss charges a bunch also, I should take advantage of the lessons :]

willkinton247 > Slow4o
03/26/2014 at 11:02

Actually, shotguns are pretty terrible at penetration, even with buckshot. They'll rip you up, but not that many pellets will go through the person.

If you use a rifle for home defense, that bullet could go through your target, through the wall behind them, through the exterior wall of your house, into your neighbors house and into your neighbor. That is why it's a terrible idea to use a rifle for home defense. When you shoot a rifle bullet, you've got to have a pretty good idea where that round will come to a stop. So unless you live somewhere where you'd need to hit a threat at 25 yards or more, a rifle will do more harm than good.

Furthermore, if you do need a rifle, a .30-30 is about on the top end of usable firepower. You'd want to use something with less recoil to allow for quick target acquisition in case a followup is necessary.

Pistol rounds equipped with FMJs have this problem too, but it's not as severe.

willkinton247 > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 11:03

If you can get lessons for cheap, do it. You'll learn a lot. It's kind of like getting lessons from a professional driving instructor.

There's a range here in Northern VA that charges 6 bucks for a 25 clay game. It's such a great deal.

EL_ULY > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 11:11

yeah that what it is here also lol. I'll ask my brother when he is free to got. I'm in the mood now :]

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 11:43

Katanas? Do you have some martial arts training? Just curious as I have been involved with that stuff for awhile.

Slow4o > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 11:45

Basically what I'm trying to say is pistol with a hollow point is all you need haha. In a large enough caliber of course. But nothing works like a shotgun for intimidation.

EL_ULY > Tom McParland
03/26/2014 at 11:55

got them at a storage auction lol. They are hella sharp and i'm sure there is a proper technique on how to use them but I'm almost positive I wont miss my target if that ever needs to happen. A call to the paramedics and first aid will be performed if things ever escalate to arm slicing a mofo :]

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 11:57

Yeah, unless you are fighting someone else with a sword, you don't need to know much...just swing and aim.

EL_ULY > Tom McParland
03/26/2014 at 12:03

well yeah :] But I hope it never happens either way

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 12:04

True...that is not a mess you want to be cleaning up.

Blind Willy > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 12:35

Back in 91 or 92 I lived in Galveston RIGHT behind the hotel Galvez. One summer night they had a rap concert at the auditorium just west of the hotel. All at once guns started blazing right under the window of my apartment and I levitated up and then down onto the floor and under my bed.

The next morning I found bullets and scarred walls on the ground floor bricks.
The following month I moved down to the Strand where all I had to deal with were drunk tourists and dick cops.

willkinton247 > Slow4o
03/26/2014 at 12:41

It's true, but the big down fall with pistols is they require practice and learned skill to use effectively. A shotgun does not require as much, which is a great thing for high stress situations.

Honestly though, a shotgun is the most multipurpose gun out there. You can get a shotgun and use it for home defense, hunting, sport, basically anything outside of long range target shooting.

willkinton247 > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 12:43

I did it last weekend, and it was exactly what I needed. I got 28 out of 50 clays across two games of trap. It's such a great way to relieve stress and get outdoors.

EL_ULY > Blind Willy
03/26/2014 at 13:12

CRAP! Dude you could of got hit by a stay. Holy crap that was just horrible :(

EL_ULY > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 13:14

Damn, that's good, better than I would of done lol. My brother and I are in dire need of that lol.

willkinton247 > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 14:01

Take your wife too! (My fiance loves to shoot)

EL_ULY > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 14:18

Oh I bet she'll love it, good idea sir

willkinton247 > EL_ULY
03/26/2014 at 14:45

Girls and Guns mix well, wink wink nudge nudge

EL_ULY > willkinton247
03/26/2014 at 14:49

lol well yeah

JoelA237 > EL_ULY
03/27/2014 at 05:42

SCREW THAT! This is why I do not live in a big city.. Our murder rate is measured in years between them, not how many per day.. You can walk around any time of the day or night and be safe, leave your car etc unlocked with the keys in the ignition.. its still there in the morning..

Be safe man, and get the hell out of that area..