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Keith B wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:Back in the 1970s, when I (yes me, the crusty bearded old one) was taking ballet classes, I found out for myself just how difficult dance is, and the degree of athleticism it demands from the people who study it.

OK, now I have this image of you in leotards and wearing a tutu in my head.

Anyone have any brainwash??

Just watch closely, and count backward from 25, very slowly...

n5wmk wrote:

...a successful firearms accessory company...

Look again - and not at the S&W.

Don't give it away!

Another hint: he's an IDPA 5-gun master, won one class of the annual African IDPA Championships twice, and currently also owns a 530-acre game preserve and private gun range here in Texas.

The Annoyed Man wrote:This issue: http://www.idpa.com/content/tactical-jo ... 6V20I3.pdf?

I'm only acquainted with people who shoot IDPA or 3 gun locally, and I don't compete in those two disciplines myself, so I can't make out the reference. The cover in the above link only has one product on it - a S&W pistol. Sorry I'm a bit dense about it, but who is the man you're referencing? Just curious.

Yep; that issue. I was trying not to blatantly give it away. I'll send you a PM.

The Annoyed Man wrote:Back in the 1970s, when I (yes me, the crusty bearded old one) was taking ballet classes, I found out for myself just how difficult dance is, and the degree of athleticism it demands from the people who study it.

Bit of Texas firearm industry trivia:

A gentleman many of you have likely met or seen at major events like the NRA national meetings or state- and national-level IDPA, USPSA, and 3-gun competitions, founded a successful firearms accessory company whose name you undoubtedly know. He got into the business because he absolutely is a shooter, and has also been an advanced defensive shooting instructor (I had the privilege of having him assist John Farnam in a couple of classes I took years ago in Victoria). He saw a niche in the firearm market that needed filling, and has done very well. I don't think you can pick up any gun magazine and not see an ad for, or mention of, his company. In fact, his company name is right there on the cover of the Fall 2016 IDPA Tactical Journal.

Am I doing a good enough job of not completely giving it away?

Point being, guess how he earned his living in an earlier stage of his career, as far back as the mid-'80s? Yep: professional ballet dancer. He was a principle with the Houston Ballet, has performed from here to New York, and even danced leading roles in Don Quixote, Mahler's Song of the Earth (he danced the American premier of that one), and others.

Nothing to do with Gov. Perry on Dancing with the Stars, but just a reinforcement of TAM's comment.

http://abc13.com/1484182/

Um...don't exactly know how I feel about this.

Joining Gov. Perry will also be gray-matter challenged Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. I expect (hope) he'll be voted off quickly.

Also on the show will be the youngest member of the Final Five, the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team, Laurie Hernandez. Others include retired NFL wide receiver Calvin Johnson, F1 driver James Hinchcliffe, model Amber Rose, Marilu Henner, "Vanilla Ice," and singer Jana Kramer.

Guess I'll have to watch, at least a few episodes, because of Gov. Perry. Oh, and Jana Kramer.