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Ah yes

When the Only Ones feel the bite, it suddenly sucks. Welcome to our world, former Police Chief Hassan Aden. You’ve just found out you’re not an…

March 19, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns

The end is near–maybe?

Those of you who remember the post about the New Gun Malfunction and its continuation post have no doubt been waiting for the thrilling conclusion.…

March 17, 2017February 15, 2021
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Just a quickie

I’ve been up to my armpits in Martians, as Bugs Bunny would say. Hopefully I’ll be back and productive here tonight or tomorrow. Some of…

March 16, 2017February 15, 2021
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Have you seen…

Have you seen the movie Hacksaw Ridge? I just watched it this afternoon and it was magnificent. While it takes liberties with the true story…

March 13, 2017February 15, 2021
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Yes, it’s a real product

(Found on Gab) Yes, it’s a real product. Not sure how well it works, but it’s worth buying a bottle just to put it on…

March 11, 2017February 15, 2021
I see a problem with your cunning plan
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I see a problem with your cunning plan

(Via the Drudge Report) Before you can bail out of New York City by boat, you have to get through the city to the boat.…

March 9, 2017February 15, 2021
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Days of Rage

I’m not sure where I picked this up today, but wherever it was, thanks for bringing it to my attention. “People have completely forgotten that…

March 7, 2017February 15, 2021
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Don’t pick fights with people who have nothing to lose

(Via Michael Bane on Facebook) That’s what one of the commenters said about a piece at Ace of Spades HQ. Don’t pick fights with people who…

March 7, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Gardening Prepping

So how much does this gardening stuff cost?

At this point, you’ve seen a lot of information on gardening, and you’re probably thinking something along the lines of “Dude, I can go to…

March 7, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Prepping

So how much do I need to plant?

If you decide to try the gardening thing (and you should, better to know what you’re doing before it’s a critical need), you will probably…

March 6, 2017February 15, 2021
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I love the Intertubz

Because it brings me wonderful things I never knew, like Montana-class battleships. Artist’s rendition of the USS Montana, BB-67 That is one big honkin’ ship.

March 6, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns Modern Life Skills

The NRA Board of Directors Recommends a “Yes” vote on bylaws changes. Why you need to vote “HELL NO!” instead.

It’s the time of year when we voting members of the National Rifle Association have the duty to vote for the Board of Directors and,…

March 4, 2017February 15, 2021
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Sorry

The lack of posting was necessitated by a sudden interest by potential employers in yours truly and an adventure to Mountain Man’s abode to assist…

March 3, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Gardening Prepping

You can grow in the shade

When we were last Speaking of Raised Beds, commenter Harry Flashman noted that he was having problems with his mountaintop location where he got around…

March 3, 2017February 15, 2021
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Another update on the LA police officer and the Anaheim hoodlum

The Los Angles police officer has been identified as Kevin Ferguson, who is back on the job but is not working in the field. This is…

March 3, 2017February 15, 2021
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The latest on the off-duty LA cop and the Hispanic kid

Remember the off-duty LA cop and the crowd of Hispanic kids I blogged on? This article from the San Jose Mercury-News is the latest thing…

February 26, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Gardening

Speaking of raised beds

I’ve been posting a lot on raised beds, but we haven’t actually talked about building the raised bed itself. It can be as easy as…

February 26, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Gardening

Raised bed hoop houses

You can extend your growing season dramatically with a hoop house, and you can use miniature ones with raised beds. Here’s a quick video on…

February 26, 2017February 15, 2021
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I can find the oddest things on the Intertubz

I’m looking for information on timber framing, and I find a video on timbering a hard rock mine. The guy has a whole series on…

February 25, 2017February 15, 2021
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Fred Reed on Two Americas

Trump did not cause the deep division in the country. It caused him. There are two very different Americas. I suspect  that the half of…

February 25, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Prepping

Hardening the walls of your home against pistol/rifle fire

While this is something that most people wouldn’t want to do to their home now, it might be something that you would want to consider…

February 24, 2017February 15, 2021
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Gangs are going for more firepower

(Via the Drudge Report) In the gun-controlled paradise that is Chicago, street gangs are upping their game, moving from pistols to long guns to fight…

February 24, 2017February 15, 2021
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It must be the night for civil war

(From Michael Bane on Facebook) Or maybe it’s just Town Hall is hittin’ a groove. At any rate, Kurt Schlichter has an interesting piece that plays…

February 23, 2017February 15, 2021
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It’s starting to become something of a meme

(Found on Facebook) I’m finding more and more pieces in the media, such as this one on Town Hall,  that pronounce we are in the…

February 23, 2017February 15, 2021
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The long hot summer

(Links via the Drudge Report) Is the long hot summer starting? Watch this, then watch some of the other videos that will show up on…

February 23, 2017February 15, 2021
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Hm-m-m

The National Review is having vapors about the Fourth Circus’ decision in Kolbe vs. Hogan, the lawsuit over Maryland’s assault weapons ban. Somehow, this strikes…

February 23, 2017February 15, 2021
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The du Toit…he hath returned

I knew he was coming back Monday, I plead life. Go forth and read. Welcome back, blogfather.

February 23, 2017February 15, 2021
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I should read my own blogroll more often

Even when it provides disquieting confirmation that Something Is Up (don’t miss the comments). Given Lawdog’s day job, you have to take his thoughts seriously. Being…

February 23, 2017February 15, 2021
Get Off Your Butt and Train Guns

Here’s one that’s just for fun

Or maybe not. Yeah, they’ve got some years and some miles on them, and they’re packing some extra poundage. They definitely aren’t high speed, low…

February 22, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Gardening Prepping

Fertilizing those raised beds

One thing that raised beds require is a continual renewal of the soil in order to maintain its fertility. You can pull the old soil…

February 22, 2017February 15, 2021

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