You may have heard on the news about a Southern California man who was put under 72-hour psychiatric observation when it was found that he owned 100 guns and allegedly had 100,000 rounds of ammunition stored in his home. The house also featured a secret escape tunnel.

    By Southern California standards (or by the political leadership in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts]) someone owning 100,000 rounds is considered "mentally unstable."   However . . .

    In Arizona, he'd be called "an avid gun collector."

    In Arkansas, he'd be called "a novice gun collector."

    In Utah, he'd be called "moderately well prepared," but they'd probably reserve judgment until they made sure that he had a corresponding quantity of stored food.

    In Kansas, he'd be "A guy down the road you would want to have for a friend."

    In Montana, he'd be called "The neighborhood 'Go-To' guy."

    In Alabama, he'd be called "a likely gubernatorial candidate."

    In Georgia, he'd be called "an eligible bachelor."

    In Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi and South Carolina  he would be called "a deer hunting buddy."

    And in Texas...




    ...he'd just be called "My friend who is a little short on ammo."