Michael Russell Grimaila's Recreation Firearms Page


I support all efforts to find and return our MIA's back to US soil. I pray that our soldiers captured by enemy forces will be return unharmed. We should never abandon our support for those who serve our country in our military forces. MIA's: You Are Not Forgotten !



Michael Grimaila shooting a Beretta BM-59

I am proud to be an American and live in a country where the government still trusts it's civilian population with the responsibility of firearm ownership. I believe in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I enjoy exercising my Second Amendment rights as a U.S. citizen. I believe that the lawful ownership and use of firearms is a right enumerated to law abiding individuals by our Bill of Rights. The first ten amendments to the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES are called the Bill of Rights because they provide basic legal protection for individual rights. With each right comes a responsibility (Unfortunately, many people forget this aspect of living in our great country). I believe that only those individuals who are responsible should posses firearms.

I strongly support our local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in their battle against those who choose to break the law. I do not support, condone, or affiliate with those who have set up their own private militia or hate group.


Texas A&M; University has a school newspaper called the Batallion. On Friday, February 7, 1997 Brandon Hausenfluck wrote a column in the Opinion Page entitled 'Right to carry law opens door to criminals'. I disagreed strongly with Brandon's opinion (I really thought it was a load of horse shit), so I wrote a letter to the editor. Unfortunately, the Batallion choose not to publish my response due to excessive length. So I decided to trim down the letter. Even after I reduced the length of the response to 300 words, the Battalion refused to publish my response. I guess we know where the edtiorial staff of the Batallion stands on firearms issues.


Check out some pictures from the 1995 Analog Group Shoot held at the Arrowhead Gun Club and Range located 10 miles north of Bryan.


Title II (National Firearms Act) Firearms

I enjoy shooting many different firearms, but I especially enjoy Title II firearms. Title II firearms include machineguns, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and suppressed firearms. Contrary to popular belief, NFA firearms can be LEGALLY owned by individuals in most states. Note that some states prohibit NFA firearm ownership by individuals. These firearms are severely restricted and require an extensive background check to own. An interesting fact is that a legally registered NFA firearm has NEVER been used by a civilian to commit a crime. This is for good reason, a simple violation of the NFA is punishable by 10 years in Federal prision and a $250,000.00 fine ! For more information, contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. If you are interested in owning a NFA firearm, I have condensed a brief overview of the process:
Check out the Knob Creek on the Brazos Fall 1998 Shoot photos.


Please don't shoot ammunition of questionable origin though your expensive NFA registered machinegun ! The following pictorial display shows what can happen when you try to save money purchasing surplus, loose packaged ammuntion instead of the slightly more expensive factory sealed ammunition. Check out the results of shooting Paragon surplus ammunition in a registered receiver M16. Please note that the ammunition in question was advertised as low cost, loose packed ammuntion.


Here is a copy of the M11/9 owners manual for those who did not get a copy with their JLM purchase. Click on the manual below:


Here is a copy of the MAC M10/45 owners manual in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.


While on vacation in Florida, I stopped by Shooting Sport's located on Visitors Circle in Orlando, Florida. Here I am checking out the Heckler and Koch MP5 9mm Sub-machine gun. The H&K; MP5 is regarded as the Cadillac of sub-machine guns. This MP-5 costs $5000 (Ouch....).


On a recent trip to a friend's property located on the Trinity River, I was able to fire a number of different machineguns including a Beretta BM-59 in 7.62 NATO (a.k.a. .308 Winchester). On the table in the foreground (near to far) are a number of machineguns including a AK-47 (7.62x39mm), a Springfield M-14 (7.62 NATO), a Colt M-16 (5.56 NATO), a integral suppressed 10/22 (.22LR - very quiet), a H&K; 53 (5.56 NATO), a Mini-UZI (9mm), and a suppressed M11/9 (9mm).


Another picture of me firing a Beretta BM-59 Machinegun in 7.62 NATO. Note the Mini-UZI (9mm) and a suppressed M11/9 (9mm) on the table in the foreground.


  • Class 3 / Title II Firearm Related Sites

  • I am a member of the United States Practical Shooting Association. The USPSA is the governing body of USA ISPC shooters. I am a member of my local IPSC chapter called the "Brazosland Pistoleros". We shoot at the Arrowhead Gun Club range on the fourth Sunday morning of each month at 9AM.


    I enjoy target shooting with my SKS 7.62x39mm rifle. If you have an SKS, check out the owners manual for the SKS Type 56 rifle. It contains standard information on the assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and safe handling of this rifle.


    I believe there is a constitutional right to own and bear firearms. I am a member of the National Rifle Association of America, the Second Amendment Foundation, and the The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.


    Click on the Concealed Handgun License above for more information. I am a firm believer in the Second Amendment to the US Consitution. I believe our founding fathers secured our right to self-defense. For this reason, I hold a Texas Concealed Hangun License (CHL). I believe that a state which issues CHL's to qualified individuals is a safer place to live. CHL holders help reduce crime by acting as a deterrent to potential violent criminals who prey on law-abiding citizens.

    If you need more convincing, try some of the related links. Most of these articles are links to other servers. Also, feel free to contact me to discuss this issue further no matter what you opinions. Please note that the following list is by no means a comprehensive list:


    Other URLs that you may find useful:

  • Firearm Related Sites
    Check out these Quotations from the Founding Fathers and other Notable Personalities


    IN MEMORY

    My friend, Jim Broome, passed away this past Tuesday, May 20, 1997. Jim served the USA in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Jim was a DPS certified concealed handgun instructor as well as an NRA approved firearms instructor. Overall, Jim was a staunch defender of the Second Amendment. In the last few years I worked closely with Jim setting up his web page for Arrowhead Gun Club. He was always friendly and humorous. We will all miss you, Jim.


    Here are some humorous Political Cartoons for your viewing pleasure.


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