Comments on: A WEEKEND AMONG THE POLITE SOCIETY

By: Robb Simer

Robb Simer — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:46:21 +0000

I believe I am correct when I say that Robert Heinlein (one of the greatest Sci-Fi writers of all time) was quoting another great writer, Samuel Clements (Mark Twain) when he said that an armed society is a polite society. Both men were (and are ) correct. Please forgive my bad spelling. Thanks.

By: Mas

Mas — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:23:54 +0000

Likewise, Rob. Good to see you here!

By: Rob Pincus

Rob Pincus — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:49:16 +0000

I agree that is was a great event and was very well run!

It was nice to get a chance to talk at the instructor dinner as well, sir.

Looking forward to 2010!

-RJP

By: Mas

Mas — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:31:08 +0000

The rule is still in force if I recall correctly, Scott.

By: Scott Parsons

Scott Parsons — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:09:53 +0000

I shot a Polite Society match Near Birmingham several years ago. I remember there was an interesting twist on the rules being a max exposure of 3 seconds. Did they do that there?

I wish they’d had some of the classes you mentioned. And I took a CQB class from Southnarc several years ago using sims. A great instructor but OUCH! Those damn things are supposed to hurt and they do.

By: drjim

drjim — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:06:56 +0000

Great post, Mr. Ayoob.
I wish I lived close enough to attend one of their events.

By: N.U.G.U.N. Blog

N.U.G.U.N. Blog — Sat, 02 May 2009 05:31:05 +0000

@Peter….

My father would probably state nearly the same thing word for word.

I’ve been thinking the time is ripe for a well done version of the Moon is a Harsh Mistress.

I’m torn, I think Russel Crowe would play Mannie’s part but he doesn’t quite fit the spanish imagery in a strong manner. (Even if he play a supposed spaniard in Gladiator.)

Antonio Banderas might be a good candidate.

By: DWW

DWW — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:28:18 +0000

Sounds like a pretty good event and I’m reading good reviews by some of Mas’ fellow Instructor’s on the lecture he gave .

It’s also pretty cool that a 63 year old could show the youngsters a thing or two and while using a .45 ACP no less.No more using advancing age as an excuse not to compete or participate.

By: Hodman

Hodman — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:45:44 +0000

An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life
Robert A. Heinlein

When you are in a group and everyone is armed I have noticed a high degree of deference.

Jon

By: Peter DiVergilio

Peter DiVergilio — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:43:08 +0000

Heinlein had many astute insights (TANSTAAFL, etc.), but seemed to turn a little weird in his later years. He was still one of my favorite reads, though!