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  • gunace89
    Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 426

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    So Ive been working on a paper for a class of mine and in the process of looking up some sources I ran across some quotes from Lt. Col. Grossman author of "On Combat." I had totally forgotten that I was lucky enough to see him give a speech at my dads retirement dinner a few years ago. I have to say, for all my professors ive had to sit threw, and all these so-called "inspirational speakers" ive had the unfortunate opportunity to be forced to listen too, he was hands down the most truthful and inspiring. I just wanted to say thank you LEO's for your work.
    Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far-Theodore Roosevelt

    Snake Plissken:Got a Smoke?
    Malloy:The United States is a non-smoking nation! No smoking, no drugs, no guns, no alcohol, no women-unless your married-no foul language-no red meat!
    Snake Plissken-(sarcastic)Land of the Free
    Ironic how fiction slowly becomes reality, isnt it?
  • #2
    windrunner50
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 718

    Lt Grossman = True American........

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    • #3
      yzErnie
      CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
      CGN Contributor - Lifetime
      • Mar 2007
      • 6309

      Grossman is a master.
      The satisfaction of a job well done is to be the one who has done it

      Originally posted by RazoE
      I don't feel a thing when some cop gets ghosted.

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      • #4
        Spyder
        CGN Contributor
        • Mar 2008
        • 17128

        Can't wait until he comes near enough for me to go see him speak.

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        • #5
          fullrearview
          Calguns Addict
          • Jan 2008
          • 9371

          I got approved to see him speak on works dime this year.....Only they approved it 2 days after he was done.
          "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."~M.Twain~

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          • #6
            Suvorov
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2007
            • 1391

            LTC Grossman was my platoon operations instructor in Army ROTC Advanced Camp. With the exception of Charlton Heston, I do not believe I have ever been in the presence of a more engaging and dynamic speaker. His books are thought provoking and a must read for anyone who chooses to go into harms way.
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            • #7
              Notorious
              Veteran Member
              • Sep 2008
              • 4695

              I'm working my way through "On Killing" but I would love to attend one of his in person seminars.
              I like guns

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              • #8
                Roccobro
                Veteran Member
                • Feb 2007
                • 2907

                Originally posted by Notorious
                I'm working my way through "On Killing" but I would love to attend one of his in person seminars.
                Great book I must say.

                I missed him speaking a few months back. Nobody was getting the approval for time off and seats were limited. I'm prepared for making it happen next time.

                Justin
                For any questions contact me by email.
                Thanks,
                Justin
                Originally posted by ar15barrels
                Sometimes, arguing just for the sake of arguing, can be fun.
                Originally posted by DannyZRC
                no it can't!
                Originally posted by ar15barrels
                YES IT CAN!
                "Pink rifle disease... SPREAD IT!"

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                • #9
                  Gnome
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 1693

                  Originally posted by Notorious
                  I'm working my way through "On Killing" but I would love to attend one of his in person seminars.
                  Tell me about it. I feel the same way. Some parts are very dry. I have to struggle to stay focussed. And of course, other parts are very interesting.

                  From what I hear, "On Combat" is an easier read. Also, if you get the chance, do yourself a favor and read "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell (US NAVY SEALS). Special Forces mission goes to sh*t. His SEALS team is wiped out, and he is the Lone Survivor. Running from the Taliban/Al Queda for 5 days before he is rescued. Talk about Survivor Mentality!

                  Originally posted by E Pluribus Unum
                  During Y2K my neighbor and I were talking and he said he had a basement full of water and canned food. He asked if I had stocked up and I said that I had. I told him I bought a 12 guage shotgun, a .308 rifle and several bricks of .22 ammo.

                  He is an anti-gun guy and he said. "Well, you can't eat ammunition". I replied with "When I'm starving to death with a case of ammunition, who's door do you think I am going to knock on?"

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                  • #10
                    Notorious
                    Veteran Member
                    • Sep 2008
                    • 4695

                    Yes, it is very very dry... and I am really trying to hump my way through. Everyone tells me that "On Combat" is a much better read.

                    I have heard of that book, "Lone Survivor" but I haven't much time lately to do any leisure reading. Make you a deal, when you finish your copies, let me know and I will go to your station and pick them up for free.
                    I like guns

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                    • #11
                      SoCalDep
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 815

                      I've seen LTC Grossman twice. It was the best time/money I've spent...Truly inspiring! I'll go again as soon as the opportunity presents.

                      The first time I saw him I'd been up for about 28hrs and 36hrs by the time the seminar was over...I never fell asleep and I'm glad I didn't wuss out and not go!

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