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Thread: Do you carry a weapon on board?

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    Default Re: Do you carry a weapon on board?

    Hi -

    I wasn't in the First Cav, I was Navy (Grumman E-2C's), my Uncle is in
    the image I posted (Cpt Enn Tietenberg rt. side) . he was the C/1/9 XO
    in 1969 at the time Grover was in the unit. He died a few years ago, and
    I ended up as his executor and inherited all of his stuff. During the process
    of handling his affairs I met a good many Charlie Troopers.

    Regards,
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    Very cool! Yes indeed - I served with some of the best and I had some great years serving the US Army!

    AIR CAV


    Back in the day we would carry various "small arms & ammo" in the ammo bay of the Cobra. Does the Kitfox have an ammo bay?

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    Fighting fire in Alaska they issued me a 12 gauge with one box of buckshot and one box of slugs. If I wanted bird shot I had to buy that myself. I never loaded the shotgun. A Bell 212 was much more effective at running bears out of camp.

    If it came to shooting, the best practice was to dive for a low spot to keep from getting hit in the crossfire. Most all the native crews carried 44s in their packs.
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    Does the Kitfox have an ammo bay?
    Absolutely. Under the passenger seat.
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    the real deal! made in 1917 , issued in 50's
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    Default Re: Do you carry a weapon on board?

    I used to fly around with this ;-) but it's too big for the Kitfox


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    Quote Originally Posted by Spook712 View Post
    I used to fly around with this ;-) but it's too big for the Kitfox

    Just think hang it on the bottom of the kitfox, put in about 5 gallons, pull the trigger and fly backwards.
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    Regarding John Evan's comment:

    " wouldn't want to be carrying that thing around in California, New York City, New Jersey or a few other places I could think of."

    For such places afflicted with extreme political correctness......there is an option...may even be affective in certain circles......can easily be purchased at any Wal Mart without a background check.

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    I carry a ameacan arms 22 mag in my pocket at all times no matter the state laws. I had rather be tried by 12 then carried by 6. When I had to leave the Kitfox in Cheyenne Wo, because of weather and catch a smoker home I had to hide my 22 along with my judge 410 pistol in the Kitfox. Felt naked without it!
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    Jeff,
    YES I do know all four of these Troopers! Our C.O at the time, Maj. Galen Rosher is standing next to your uncle... amazing times!

    Your uncle did NOT share this photo with the troop.... he may not have know where it (they) were.... are there others you might have that we can post for the troop?

    Please PM me, and we will do this away from the forum.... thanks Jeff!

    Cheers,
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