UNCLE RON'S FUNLAND

FILL IN THE BLANKS

___ Magazine
___ Trigger/Safety Trigger
___ Slide Stop Lever
___ Slide Lock Spring
___ Recoil Spring and Guide
___ Rifling
___ Bullet (Duh!)
___ Barrel
___ Firing Pin Safety
___ Slide
___ Slide Cover Plate
___ Spacer Sleeve
___ Connector
___ Trigger Bar
_A_ Follower

Yeah that's right loyal readers. We threw a picture of a Glock 17 into our Christmas Comics page. Now why would we do that? It would seem very sacriligious to associate a weapon like a gun with Christmas, but let's take a closer look, shall we?

Back in biblical times, there were very few weapons, as far as we can tell. The ones that come to mind are:

1. Rocks
2. Bigger Rocks
3. Arrows
4. Knives

As you can see, all of these things can be deadly, but they all share the same problem--they do not have safetys. Once a child picked up a rock or an arrow or a knife back in biblical times, he had to either use it, or put it down. If you were heading to temple and picked up a rock, you either threw it or you didn't. We're sure that Jesus probably threw a few rocks in his day, and once he decided to hurl one, there was no turning back. That, my friends, is the problem.

We believe that in today's society, Jesus's weapon of choice, especially as a child's plaything is concerned, would be a Glock pistol. Because once you decide to fire it, you have to take off the safety--thrice. That's three times you heathens.

Now lets look closer at the three different safety's offered as integral equipment on all Glock pistols:

1. The Trigger Safety
   
   The trigger safety is a mechanical safety which is incorporated into the trigger in the form of a lever. In the untouched state the trigger safety blocks the trigger from being moved backward. If the weapon is dropped or if the trigger is subjected to an off-center, lateral pressure, it is still impossible for the gun to fire.
   
   This safety can only be released by the trigger being pulled by the trigger finger. It automatically re-engages after the trigger is released.
   

2. The Firing Pin Safety
   
   In the secured position the firing pin safety mechanically prevents the firing pin from moving forward. A spring-loaded pin projects into the firing pin cut-out and blocks it.
   
   As the trigger is pulled towards the rear, an extension on the trigger bar pushes the firing pin safety up and opens the firing pin channel.
   
   This safety can only be released by the trigger being pulled to the rear.
   
   
3. The Drop Safety
   
   In the secured position the firing pin pushes the trigger bar onto the safety ramp under the influence of the firing pin spring.
   
   There is no possibility in this position of the firing pin being released.
   
   This drop safety can only be released by the trigger being pulled to the rear.
   
   

So as you can see, the safety features offered on the Glock make a great choice for inclusion on our Christmas Comics pages. However, the one overriding factor for any Christmas gift is simplicity. The one thing you all dread is the three terrible words "Some Assembly Required." They might as well write "Hope you don't have any other plans" because you are in for 3 or 4 hours of swearing and regret. That's where the Glock Advantage is clear:

With 50% less parts than a traditional handgun, the Glock will be assembled in no time. For example, the Glock 17 has only 33 parts and a couple of pins. You don't even need a screwdriver.

We hope you can now see why the Glock was chosen as the Uncle Ron's FUNLAND image. Happy Shooting, and Merry Christmas.

By the way, the key to solving the fill-in-the blanks is:

O, N, M, L, K, J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A

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On a side note, the staff of the Saturday Morning Post wishes to extend our congratulations to Ron Tinsley, Sandy's twin brother, who was recently hired as a Duluth Police Officer. Go get `em, Ron! We are very proud of you!