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Zeroing your AR-15

It’s a deceptively simple subject. If you’ve ever been in the service of Uncle Sugar, he says 25 meters and you’re done–or at least he…

June 11, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m

Ocular dominance

There’s a topic you don’t often see on blogs. 🙂 I’m one of the 30% or so of the population who is cursed with being…

May 21, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns Statists Gonna State Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m Uncomfortable Thoughts

Further thoughts on why you stay away from demonstrations

(Via Michael Bane on Facebook) We’ve talked about how your presence at one of the current crop of demonstrations violates Farnam’s 3 Rules of Risk…

May 7, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns Herp-A-Derp

I’m not sure what is more foolish

(As found on the Gun owners of America Facebook feed) The fact that the constabulary at Colgate University lost their shit over a glue gun…

May 6, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns

Brass case ammo vs. steel case ammo

(As found on Facebook) While this debate isn’t as old as the Caliber Wars, it has been fought with the same level of…let’s call them…

May 1, 2017February 15, 2021
Get Off Your Butt and Train Guns Modern Life Skills Self Defense Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m Uncomfortable Thoughts

Complacency kills

Most people figure that if they follow John Farnam’s “3 Rules of Risk Management”: Don’t go to stupid places; don’t associate with stupid people; don’t…

April 24, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns Prepping

About that light blogging lately

Yeah, totally my fault. I’ve been out enjoying the weather for a while. We took the RV RVing, I’ve been working in the yard, getting…

April 4, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns

The Glock G30–the results are in

This afternoon, I took my Neighbor and Daughter to the range. I also took the replacement Glock 30 and the gun that I’d purchased as…

March 23, 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
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
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
Guns Self Defense

“He didn’t need to shoot him!”

(Found on Gab) “He only had a knife!” Only.

February 8, 2017February 15, 2021
5 Minute Prepping Guns

Range Theatrics

Not sure if that’s what I would have named this, but I can’t argue with the message in the video.  Train like you fight was…

February 7, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns

Could the ATF support changes to the NFA?

(As seen in several Intertubz venues.) While it’s early, Hell may have actually frozen over. More likely, if this is proven true, the boys from…

February 6, 2017February 15, 2021
Guns

What to do as a concealed carrier if you’re stopped by the police

Given yesterday’s events in Palm Springs, CA, I can’t help but expect that most police officers will be a little more on edge.  You can’t…

October 9, 2016February 15, 2021
Guns Self Defense

Does this gun make me look fat?

(Via the Drudge Report) I can’t beat the original headline.  Holsters designed for women. Gee–someone finally recognized their bodies are different and making it pink…

September 8, 2016February 15, 2021
Guns

For those of us in the free states who happen to own ARs

This article offers some timely advice on improving the M4gery’s accuracy and reliability, along with some fun news about the Big Army’s latest weapons request.…

April 29, 2015February 15, 2021
Guns

Keeping your eye on the ball

(Yes, I know M855 technically isn’t ball ammo, but work with me here.) Gunnies, we can’t take our eye off the ball when it comes…

March 15, 2015February 15, 2021
Guns Self Defense

Let’s talk training

(Once again, found on Facebook.  I think there is a conspiracy out there to make Facebook gun friendly.  Works for me.) In his latest post,…

March 14, 2015February 15, 2021
Guns

Oh gee, it was all an oopsie! Our bad!

The Shooting Wire reports in today’s edition that BATFE, when caught with both hands in the cookie jar and chocolate smeared around their mouth, has…

March 9, 2015February 15, 2021
Guns

Well, it seems the BATFE has declared shenanigans

(Found on Facebook–How the dickens is it I’m finding out everything gunnie on freaking Facebook for crying out loud?) Townhall.com is reporting that the boys…

March 7, 2015February 15, 2021
Guns

Welcome to the party

It looks like the legacy media is beginning to pick up the news of the impending M855 ammo ban.  Nice of you to join us.…

February 26, 2015February 15, 2021
Guns

10mm jonesin’

Don’t ask me why.  It can’t be because I need another pistol–trust me on that one.  There is no possible explanation for a desire to…

January 16, 2015February 15, 2021
Guns

10-year-old shooter: “I want to be an inspiration”

(Found on Teh Facebookz) I’d say she already is. Apologies for linking to the Communist News Network, but it’s where the video is.

October 18, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Another new bullet design

(As found on Teh Facebookz) But this one may have possibilities.  Made from solid copper bar stock, the Lehigh Defense Maximum Penetration are designed to…

October 15, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Still stealing

Probably will be for a while.  But with stuff that is this good, why not?

September 25, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Merger? Hostile takeover?

If you’re interested in the hard core of Second Amendment advocacy, then you keep up the Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership.  Founded by…

September 1, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Walther Volkspistole

(OK, I don’t want to tread on Forgotten Weapons turf, and don’t get used to me posting every day again, because I don’t know if…

June 27, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

I’m sorry for your loss

(Link via the Drudge Report) But it doesn’t make you an expert on firearms or firearms policy. The father of one of the victims of…

May 28, 2014February 15, 2021
Product Review:  TruGlo Bright Sight Paint Kit
Guns Product Reviews

Product Review: TruGlo Bright Sight Paint Kit

Getting old sucks.  Your short term memory goes, your knees go, your sex drive goes, your eyes go, your short term memory goes…. Joking aside,…

April 16, 2014February 13, 2021

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