Posted on 12/14/2012 5:30:44 AM PST by marktwain
Yes, he's still at it: brave, crusading State Senator Jim Merritt is still out to Save Us from the Scourge Of Tannerite. He has (apparently) backed off from his demand to take names and limit amounts sold, but he's still aimin' to get it put behind the counter with the cigarettes and skin magazines, and just as illegal for under-18 citizens to lay hold of.
Report is that he's facing opposition from his own party and (surprise! surprise!) the National Rifle Association. (I can't find his proposed bill on the web yet, tsk.) --But there's no reason why he shouldn't get a little more opposition from you and me, too! You can e-mail him at this link, at Senator.Merritt@iga.in.gov, or if you're old-fashioned: Senator Jim Merritt Indiana State Senate 200 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785 (317) 232-9400 (800) 382-9467
Tell him "Hands Off Tannerite!" Maybe he'd like to work on mandatory daily alcohol testing for IMPD officers who drive official cars, instead?
(Here's who contributes to his campaigns.)
(I note with interest that this splendid example of a State Senator (I say, I say) is also a big booster of the so-called "Lifeline" law, in which hard-drinking under-agers -- mostly college students -- can call EMS or the po-po when their peers, you know, pass out and stop breathing from over-indulgence, without having to fear arrest for their crime. Yes, kids, try that in the 'hood and see how it works out for you; call it whatever they like but this is a law to codify immunity for the sons and daughters of privilege. How very nice. How very, very nice. Hey, you know what, Senator? When these punks drink themselves to death in flagrant violation of the law and common sense, just think of it as evolution in action. And ditto when their tipsy little pals end up hung over and looking up at a judge. Sooner or later, we'll either breed them for better alcohol tolerance or possibly a modicum of restraint, the latter being something their parents are evidently unable to teach 'em.)
So what’s tannerite?
I’m glad you asked that—because I have no clue either..........
An explosive that is detonated by the impact of a highpowered bullet. They sell it at gunshows and on the internet to be used as a reactive target.
Used to make impact-explosive firearm projectiles?
A very stable 2 part explosive typically detonated by a high (+2,000 fps) velocity bullet.
As you speak, reminded of Yoda I am.
Picture something chemically similar to a match head or a pistol primer. Now picture a pound or more if it in a bag. Take the bag set it a safe distance away and shoot it with a rifle. That is the purpose of Tannerite.
If you are curious, there are may web sites devoted to showing videos of people blowing stuf up, making their own versions of Tannerite and discussing the danger and legality of the above.
I think that is the thing over the tanning bed, but she typo’d. Maybe (what the hell do I know?)
You can make your own “tannerite”. You can buy the ingredients from chemical supply stores and eBay. Getting the proportions correct is the tricky bit...
From my cold dead hands! (((ping)))
This author could really use a good editor. The article is virtually unintelligible.
So sick of the nanny state. Let us govern ourselves.
Another doofus here in MN blew up a dumptruck.
Most blogs cannot afford an editor.
Amen to that...
I’m not going to tell my guys about it because they will have to have some, especially my grandson.
“I’m not going to tell my guys about it because they will have to have some, especially my grandson.”
It is quite safe to handle as it comes in two parts that are mixed just before you use them. It is very commonly used when shooting down here in Texas and you can buy it at a normal gun store.
If you do get it for them you will be their favorite mom and grandmother.
Frequently we place a can of propane on top of the can of Tannerite: It is very impressive.
If you do get it for them you will be their favorite mom and grandmother.
Forever. And ever.
Apparently the water vaporized a truck in the link on post #13.
I wonder what you could accomplish if you filled a Ryder truck with it.
Hogan: You have never heard of Louis Lebeau? The man they call ‘Mr. Test Tube’ at the Ecole de Chemie in Paris?
Klink: He’s a chemist?
Hogan: In France, he’s known for the discovery of hemolac!
Klink: He...hemolac? What is hemolac?!
Hogan: That’s a problem for after the war: What IS hemolac?
-Hogan’s Heroes, “The Scientist” (1965)
Well—that certainly cleared it up-—LOL!
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