December 25, 2013

Sparkly!

I'm still running months behind on everything, but I thought this worth mentioning, as it'd seem like a great xmas gift for the lady in your life (especially if you're her). I'm a fan of Tanfoglio's (which are imported into...
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December 21, 2013

Garands Are Good For You

"Now that right there was just pure fun. I don't know if it was good for you but it was good for me" - Jerry Miculek, upon doing some rapid fire work with a Garand. Oh yes - there's video....
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September 21, 2013

LinkFest

Well, when a co-worker and our boss quit on the same day, I thought that'd max out the overtime opportunities within the company. I was wrong. After that the owners decided they didn't need a supervisor over my division after...
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May 18, 2013

A Bayonet Would Have Helped

A Wisconsin lady used a shotgun to save her husband from a bear attack. Aside from a few stitches the husband received all turned out relatively well, but - and I hate to armchair quarterback this thing - the lady's...
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April 12, 2013

Self Defense For The Law Abiding

Michael Bane has a post up about Self-Defense in Non-Permissive Environments. It's a good write up for what it is but it's lacking in foresight. I mean he only covers what are good legal options for this round of legislative...
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April 08, 2013

Break That Silence Girl

Public servant Degette (D-Plorable) had an intellect malfunction concerning the re-usable nature of magazines. She then doubled down by claiming it was noun confusion and she really meant clips. (I wrote about it here.) The Denver Post, which actually claims...
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April 02, 2013

Imagine

There's always some wistful thinking by the uninformed concerning the paradisaical nature of a firearms free world. Some have tried to correct this misplaced rhetoric through imagery. And have tried and tried again. But imagination isn't necessary to correct this...
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March 29, 2013

Layers Of Fact Checking

I was talking with a friend a few months ago. She's in her early 20's, very bright, but new to the whole gun thing (I've been meaning to do a write up as her introduction to shooting makes for a...
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March 25, 2013

Practice During Droughts

As you may have noticed, there's an ammo shortage going on. I've heard reports of 550 round boxes of .22LR going for $100, and at the local Wal Mart the ammo shelves are barer than a cheerleader's midriff at a...
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May 16, 2007

Because I Need More Hate Mail

Friends, Romans, Countrymen; lend me your ears. I come not to praise the 1911 but to bury it. Okay, not bury it per se....
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May 15, 2007

Black

A Pearl Jam tune that for some reason I've always had a fondness for. It's a fairly simple tune but catchy as hell in parts. Same ol' subject; a lament from a broken hearted man who misses his lover. I...
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May 14, 2007

Take Six

Damn. Just Damn. Take 6 doing the Star Spangled Banner. Now to be honest the Star Spangled Banner is not my favorite piece of music. Patriotism aside it's a dog. I can only think that the composers were really pissed...
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April 25, 2007

KalashniPorn: A Tale Of Two AK's

They're not quite finished but close. I started off with 2 "rusty" Romanian AIM "Garda" parts kits from DPH Arms, 2 Global Trades/Armory USA 1.6mm receivers, a couple of handfuls of "compliance" parts from DPH Arms & some Romanian 30...
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April 24, 2007

Cheap SMLE ammo

I stumbled across this while looking for a pic of a chromed Garand. It's a site that does firearm modification (as well as selling firearms of all types including the occasional machine gun & other NFA items). Special Interest Arms...
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April 20, 2007

Don't It Make My Brown Back Hugh?

Hugh Hewitt interviewed Mike Huckabee & Sam Brownback recently. The 2nd amendment came up in both instances & more specifically there was a discussion of machine guns. I'll spend a while discussing what I feel are Hugh's implicit objections to...
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Automatic For The Free People

The subject of machine guns has come up a few times of late & I thought it'd be useful to have a post to point folks to instead of retyping the same arguments repeatedly. So let's have a brief discussion...
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April 13, 2007

Gun Racks And Rolling Your Own

View From The Porch has some advice on racking an auto pistol's slide for those with less than herculean arm strength. The Anarchangel has some tips on shooting pistols effectively. He also has a nice post on the costs &...
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April 10, 2007

BAG Day Reminder

B.A.G. Day is coming up again. The 15th of April if you didn't know. & that's Buy A Gun Day - not to be confused with Buy A Gin Day (which as I'm told occurs on any day ending with...
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March 14, 2007

PSA From RWVA

I was asked to pass the following along & since it seemed like a good cause... "Americans willing to volunteer to teach others to shoot is a great idea. The Revolutionary War Veterans Association (RWVA) Project Appleseed is a bunch...
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February 18, 2007

Shorty Update

The CMP has new info regarding M1 Carbine sales. The gist is they'll only have Inland manufactured carbines available from April 30th until September at which time other manufacturers will be added to the list. They've established a one carbine...
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February 13, 2007

Distant Early Warning

Rush. They're one of my favorite progressive rock bands (no; not that kind of progessive rock). The song is more about the threat of a nuclear war than what I'm going to be writing about but it was as title...
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February 12, 2007

Too White For Their Own Good

I'm trying not to arm-chair quarterback this thing. I really am. But it's difficult. 2 men were robbed of their firearms after being followed home from a shooting range. "They were in their driveway for a matter of minutes when...
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January 28, 2007

11 Versus 14

1911 versus Type 14 that is. Ah, the 1911; it's been whoopin' up on furin pistols for decades. Makes ya wonder what Gaston Glock was thinkin' doesn't it? Go over to Hell in a Handbasket for the scoop....
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January 24, 2007

JMB Day Part Two

Ya know yesterday I forgot to mention in my JMB Day post that I had an odd dream (no; not that kind of odd). I forget the details but it involved doing complex math & bartering to get the maximum...
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January 23, 2007

JMB Day

I wonder if we could get enough support behind making John Moses Browning's B-day a national holiday? I know we'd at least have Tam in our corner. :) After all if it wasn't for her friendly reminder I wouldn't have...
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January 21, 2007

Squirrel Ka-bobber

I was cruising through Kim du Toit's Forum & found the following: I need a bayonet for a Marlin Model 60 Fine bunch of lads over there. & as you'll see from the pics toward the bottom of the post...
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January 19, 2007

Only A Test

Update: 01-21-06 16:35 moved post to extended entry as it seems to be slowing down the main page. I think....
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January 12, 2007

Gaming

In general I'm not a fan of Santana. Not that he is without merit, he just never impressed me. In addition tunes like Black Magic Woman (which was a cover of the Fleetwood Mac tune) & Oye Como Va (which...
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January 11, 2007

My Kinda Gun Nut

Most folks would be content with a vid of them shooting the SigArms 556. Not Mr. Bane. Oh no. He has a vid of him shooting the carbine, then having someone field strip it, then he shoots the thing again...
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December 31, 2006

Beware The Carbines Of March

Kevin beat me to it. The CMP has announced they have a "significant quantity" of M1 Carbines. They'll have "some" ready for sale by or before March. No word on prices or quantity limits yet. I did some looking over...
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December 30, 2006

The Root Of Homeland Is Home

How many times have we heard, as a justification for an "assault weapons" ban that certain semi-automatic firearms had no use as a sporting or defensive tool? Well it won't change much for those who scream that BS the loudest...
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December 28, 2006

Kick It

The Anarchangel has a nice little post up about recoil. Go check it out....
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December 27, 2006

Well I'll Be...

Reader DM clued me in to this (I knew I should check my mail this week for some reason). NPR did a segment on the .30-06 on account of its centennial. It's actually not a half bad piece especially considering...
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December 25, 2006

A Switch Of Barrels

Merkel has a new bolt action rifle on the market. Here's Craig Boddington's review of the Merkel KR-1. It has quite a few nifty features but the most noticable is it's a switch barrel rifle. It takes only a few...
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December 24, 2006

Come On Feel The Noise

Quiet Riot. Ya can't have the 80's without Quiet Riot. Here's the vid. A UK study warns of danger to a kid's hearing from toys that are too loud. & they have a point - some toys are loud enough...
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December 17, 2006

Just A Girl

No Doubt has always been a favorite band of mine. This isn't my favorite tune of theirs but it's cute & catchy & most importantly title-appropriate for this post. Plus it was the first single to really get any attention...
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December 08, 2006

Can I Get A Witness Part Two

Usher. He's a pop R&B singer who has done some nice stuff. A few of his tunes are staples in heavy dance clubs & you can't listen to pop radio for long without coming across some of his tunes. Can...
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Seven Days

It's a tune by Gordon Mathew Thomas Summer, & it's no wonder he prefers to go by Sting. I used to do it with a very hot little 4 piece band back in the mid-90's. It went over just as...
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December 07, 2006

Daughters

A John Mayer tune. He's a good guitar player, a decent singer & I do dig the way he writes. The song in question is cute, sad, just about bittersweet but still catchy. The subject is nothing new but the...
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November 02, 2006

Here I Come Again

In honor of Mr. Nugent & his innovative ideas for the world of musicians & gun owners here's a tune he did with the Damn Yankees. Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout. I've played in bars, dives, juke joints &...
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October 31, 2006

Hendiadys

If you were wondering, Hendiadys is Greek for "one through two". The Anarchangel has a new shooter report up. The new shooter is not only a lady but she grew up in England (till she was a teen at least)....
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The Last Three Digits

A Rifle for Shifty. Go read. (h/t The Smallest Minority)...
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October 27, 2006

Chesty Understands

Kevin of The Smallest Minority has a post up where he expresses surprise that a bayonet is attached to a pistol. It's a new CZ 75 SP-01 tactical. I recall reading about Chesty Puller. It was in the middle of...
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October 24, 2006

Scattergun

The Ramones. I'm not a real big fan of them but I don't hate them either. I played a benefit a while back for this gentleman with terminal cancer. The guys I was playing with (it was a hastily thrown...
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October 19, 2006

M-1 Automatic

Okay. I think I need help. Or a vacation. Or maybe help with a vacation. I was looking on my friendly neighborhood music engine for anything with "Garand" in the title. I actually found a tune called "El Garand" from...
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September 26, 2006

Go Rest High On That Mountain

A Vince Gill tune. A very sad sweet Vince Gill tune. When my mother was dying I'd well up every time I heard it & to be honest it has been known to make people well up when no one...
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September 17, 2006

Brothers In Arms

Colonel Jeff Cooper isn't doing well. Michael Bane & Say Uncle have both quoted different sources saying the good Colonel suffered a heart attack & has signed a Do Not Resuscitate order. If you're the praying sort that's about all...
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September 11, 2006

If You Hear Any Noise

it's just me & the boys - hit me. ya gotta hit the band... Yep. I've resorted to Parliament tunes as post titles. Hey - it's not like I have Femtroopers to boost my traffic (though I am accepting applications)....
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September 10, 2006

Little Help In The Northwest?

I received an e-mail from someone who seems to be eager to learn about the shooting arts. Is there anyone in Oregon willing to spend a few hours going over the basics with a first time shooter or at least...
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August 29, 2006

Can I Get A Witness

I miss being back home. If I'd have spoked the title of this post aloud there'd have been at least 2 or 3 folks who would have stood up, raised their hand & said "Amen". But the answer is yes....
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August 16, 2006

Violence Begets Violence Part Seven: MultiTool

"One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure —...
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August 14, 2006

Violence Begets Violence Part Six: Queens

"One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure —...
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August 08, 2006

Violence Begets Violence Part Five: Extensions

"One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure —...
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Violence Begets Violence Part Four: Hand Tools

"One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure —...
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August 02, 2006

Violence Begets Violence Part Three: Power Tools

"One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure —...
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July 31, 2006

Violence Begets Violence Part Two: Ensurance

"One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure —...
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July 30, 2006

Violence Begets Violence Part One

Certain events make folks rethink their decision to not be armed at least part of the time. Hurricane Andrew was one as was that whole Y2K thing. Ditto for the attacks of September the 11th, 2001 & Hurricane Katrina. Now...
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July 27, 2006

No Time Like The Present

"Several Illinois gun manufacturers said Wednesday they will pack up and leave Illinois if state lawmakers approve a ban on assault weapons." That's from a March 3rd, 2006 dated article. Now I gotta ask - why wait? It ain't like...
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July 26, 2006

That Time Again

Blackfork reminds us that the Nationals at Camp Perry are coming up. Ah, to be at Camp Perry... It'd be worth it just to see the M1 Carbine matches (this is the first year they're being held). If you decide...
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July 21, 2006

Bear Essentials

C'mon - like you're really surprised I'd use a title that cheesy. In the last week a woman was attacked by a bear while sleeping in a tent & a mountain lion is stalking pets in Parker, Co (just east...
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June 29, 2006

A.R.T. For The U.N.

I don't think the U.N.'s intentions are honorable (I also believe that the sun rises in the east) but I don't think they're the most direct threat we face right now. That being said any excuse is a good excuse...
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June 07, 2006

A.R.T. Day Reminder

June 23rd. If that date seems familiar it should. It's the day SCOTUS handed down their decision in Kelo v. New London. You can read some thoughts on that decision & its implications in a post of mine called Fire...
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May 25, 2006

Troubling

According to my friendly neighborhood FFL there's a bit of a supply problem. Across the entire industry. & worse; it seems to be a raw material problem rather than a labor shortage. He's been telling me that availability is down...
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May 02, 2006

Between An Anvil And A Hard Place

Just when you thought things were cheery enough following Bolivia's announcement that it had forsaken economic reason I'm afraid I have more bad news, via Cowboy Blob. This is from a Las Vegas gun dealer on the rising cost of...
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April 05, 2006

A Little Help

This is mainly an academic question but when such questions start rolling through the mind of a gun nut who knows how concrete the answer may become. A friend & I discussed this a few days ago with no resolution....
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March 24, 2006

BFI Updated

The Blogger Firearms Instruction page has been updated. Many thanks to all who've offered their time & services....
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March 23, 2006

A.A.S.O.

I wonder if the following would be one of the possible exceptions prof. Volokh mentions in his post about the Annoying Anonymous Speech Online law? Dear Sarah Brady, We're winning. :) Love, Pub...
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March 02, 2006

The Post

Since all the smart kids are doing it (repeatedly) & getting the attention of the smart & pretty kids I figured I'd give it a shot....
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February 12, 2006

Amen

Let us all go over to the Temple of the Geek as Brother Geek discusses a matter of faith....
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February 10, 2006

MSM, The Shooting Sports And The Olympics

I grew up in the south. I can still point you to communities where school attendance is less than 50% on the opening day of deer season & dove season. Field trials weren't something that only dog breeders & trainers...
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February 05, 2006

CMP Humor

The way it works is that when a Garand is retired from the service it was issued in (Navy, Air Force, etc...) it goes to an Army Depot & from there to the CMP. Well an old Marine in this...
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February 04, 2006

But It's The Thought That Counts

Matt is joining the growing list of folks that urge people to buy something Danish as a counter-protest to the protests of a percentage of Muslims who aren't happy with cartoons in a danish paper. Well I've been recommending buying...
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January 30, 2006

Garandized!!

Owing to a repetitive-use injury to my right (strongside) wrist (insert pithy blue comment here), I hadn't put more than seven rounds downrange in over two years, and that only to function-test a magazine I thought I'd damaged with one...
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January 27, 2006

CMP News Update

This is an update to the CMP News post I did a few days ago. Seems they're currently Sold Out of U.S.G.I. Winchester, U.S.G.I. International Harvester & Danish winchester Service Grade Garands. Greek Springfield Armory Service Grades are still available...
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Carnaval De Les Garand

With so many responses I figure I had better just get to it. The M1 Garand is considered antiquated by some (known as "heathens" round here) & revered by others (my people) but it's generally agreed upon that they're just...
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January 24, 2006

Blogger Survey

Just out of curiousity how many bloggers out there own at least one M1 Garand? How many plan on owning one sometime in the near future? How many would at least like to? Just wondering. But if you're a blogger...
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January 22, 2006

(Cross-posted from FreedomSight) Heheh. Going through this month's American Rifleman, I see a half-page add for for the new .416 Barrett cartridge. It's being debuted in their Model 99 rifle. Oddly, I didn't see a press release at the Barrett...
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CMP News

If you've been to the CMP website or visited the CMP Forum then this will probably be old news to you. Service Grade Garands are going for $700 & up now except for the Greek Springfield Armory Garands which are...
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December 25, 2005

Handloading for the M1 Garand

No, I don't yet own a Garand. (Sigh) But those who do, or who, like me, plan to, this Guns & Ammo article on Match-grade 30-06 loads for the Garand is worth bookmarking. (Cross-posted from FreedomSight)...
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November 15, 2005

My Garand

I'm not entirely through tinkering with my Garand yet, but I'm close. Matter of fact I've done just about all I'm prepared to do myself, which means the rest will have to wait till I figure out which gunsmith I'm...
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October 10, 2005

Blogging High Power

I talked my pal over at Libercontrarian into going to a match with me. If you're unfamiliar with High Power Rifle Matches then click that link. If you just want the Libercontrarian's take on things then click that link. &...
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September 18, 2005

BFI Update

My template still isn't what it used to be, but I have updated the Bloggers Firearm Instruction page. Once I get the template straightened out it'll be back in the sidebar where it belongs. Thanks to all those who stepped...
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September 15, 2005

I Think I've Created A Monster

Granted, a monster that looks very nice in heels & generally appears un-monster-like. Then again as much as I'd like to I doubt I had that much to do with her "turning" into one of us. In any case the...
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September 02, 2005

What He Said

There will be (& has been) much discussion on the best course of action to take if you're ever in a place where mayhem is breaking out. David Hardy has a few thoughts that should be a starting point for...
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August 31, 2005

Discouraging Folks Who Are Doing Good

The lovely, talented & accurate Annika Oakley miss Annika has a post about her most recent range trip, which is becoming a weekly thing for her. She's coming along quite well on the path to gun nuttery. But as is...
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August 17, 2005

Distinguished Reader Done Good

Nathan Hale Trophy (Civilian) 144 Langham, Robert (11928) Standing 93 - 1 Sitting 96 - 2 Prone RF 97 - 2 Prone SF 188 - 4 Aggregate 474 - 9 That's 144 out of 1030 competitors. Daniel Boone Trophy (Overall)...
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August 16, 2005

Torn - Well Slightly

Ever have two of your favorite tems playing against each other? I'm living in Colorado but I'm from North Carolina. So at the same time I'm proud of the top two finishers that were going for the Whistler Boy Trophy...
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Mo' Links

Carnival of Liberty VII Carnival of Cordite XXVI Weekly Check on the Bias August 16th Edition I found some intersting links over the past few days while working on the High Power post. I'd like to give them all individual...
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High Power Primer

I like shooting High Power Rifle matches. That's not the same as being good at them, but I like shooting them anyway. To spread my addiction I'll try to give you an idea of what's involved. This will be a...
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August 14, 2005

Another New Shooter Behind Enemy Lines

The lovely & talented Miss Annika is well on her way to becoming a gun nut. Course considering the fine work she did at the range I should probably stop calling her "miss" :) For the pertinent stats: Sig 226...
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July 21, 2005

Colorado Gunblogger Meetup, August 7th

Time for me to promote the Colorado Gunblogger Meetup I mentioned earlier. So here's the official announcement. Meet your fellow gunbloggers and gun enthusiasts at the Tanner Gun Show, August 7th, at the Mart Pavillion at the Denver Merchandise Mart....
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June 30, 2005

A.R.T. Day

In this post I mentioned an idea. Here is the relevant excerpt: "...since prevention is one of the most important aspects of the 2nd amendment we should work with that. April 15th is Buy A Gun day. November 19th is...
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June 28, 2005

And The Winner For Columnist Of The Year Is...

Ed Culhane of the Green Bay Press Gazette, What did Mr. Culhane write about to earn this coveted (albeit cashless) award? Here's a sample of his fine work: "The M-1 Garand, an infantry rifle, felt heavy in my hands, but...
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June 21, 2005

I Am Not Alone

Garanditus. Highly contagious. It can even be spread through casual contact via the internet. No known cure or immunization, nor is either desired....
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June 08, 2005

Gun Ban Bigots Cite "Newspaper Loophole"

US Newswire reports Daily Newspapers in Iowa, Ohio and Nebraska No Longer Accept Classified Ads for Guns, as Momentum Builds to 'Close Newspaper Loophole'. The last time I read the term "loophole" in re. gun laws, I wrote about how...
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June 05, 2005

Colorado Gunblogger Meetup

One of the cool things about guest-blogging is I can shamelessy plug my own blog. If you're a Colorado blogger, and you're pro-gun rights, or you're a pro-gun blogger thinking about travelling to Colorado and looking for an excuse to...
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Forest Service Shuts Down Range in Boulder County

Michael Bane reports: ...the antigun activists from the U.S. Forest Service posted the range I shoot at in Booulder County this week. The area has been a shooting range for more than a decade, with no complaints. The range area...
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May 16, 2005

You Know You're A Gun Nut If...

...you go to a machine gun shoot & end up selling ammo to the guy you're renting from. :)...
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May 05, 2005

Rock'N'Roll Reminder

The .50 BMG Rifle & Machine Gun Shoot in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado is about a week away. It happens on May 13th, 14th & 15th. Here's a post (w/ pics) of las years shoot. Just in case you needed more...
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April 26, 2005

The French Could Teach California Something About Freedom

No, the title isn't wrong. As incredible as it seems one of the chief european states that seems to espouse every statist ultra left wing concept imaginable can teach California something about freedom. Mr. Eric Danis owns Dan Tec France....
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April 18, 2005

Cordite, Enfields & Garands - Oh My!

Carnival of the Cordite (#9) is up. So is Les Jones' Gun Links #37 (Lee-enfield Edition). & some of you may have noticed during your shopping for Buy A Gun Garand Day - the CMP has changed its pricing &...
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March 01, 2005

Blogger's Firearm Instruction

This is just a re-posting of the Blogger's Firearm Instruction page. If you've never seen it before it's simply a list of bloggers & blog readers by area who are willing to instruct a person who has never fired a...
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February 18, 2005

NPA

No; it's not a new rap group. I've mentioned Natural Point of Aim before in The 5 Main Firing Positions For Rifle. Cabinboy of The Revolutionary War Veterans Association has a more in depth treatment of the subject in a...
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February 06, 2005

An Update

If you're wondering why I haven't been posting much the past few weeks then this may provide an answer for ya: More pics can be found at : Military Surplus Make-Over: Wood You Like To Refresh A Garand? & don't...
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February 01, 2005

How Would You Arm A Squad

Over at Kim du Toit's forum a couple of questions came up that form the basis for a friendly discussion (i.e. no blood drawn - from vital organs at least) over the basis of arming a squad of soldiers. The...
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January 31, 2005

Links

Just some links to what some other gun bloggers are talking about....
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January 11, 2005

There's Still Time

Joe Huffman of The View From North Central Idaho runs this thing called the Boomer Shoot. Basically you shoot at things from 400 to 800 yards or so & if you hit them they blow up. It's being held this...
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November 28, 2004

Coming To Terms With Gun Control

One of the biggest problems pro-gunners (& especially Absolutists) face is public relations. Good old fashioned PR. We keep getting our asses kicked on it & there are a few reasons why....
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November 04, 2004

A B-day Gift

No, not for me. At least not anything material I'm getting. This is almost as nice though....
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October 26, 2004

Concealed Carry For A Paraplegic?

A reader sent me the following question in an e-mail: "Do you or your readers have any suggestions for a paraplegic seeking a good concealed-carry sidearm?" Yep....
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September 28, 2004

Bout Damn Time

No, that isn't in reference to me posting again (though it would seem appropriate) but to some good news I read about at Geek With A .45 & Feeted Jammies site. He has word that the M-16 series of weapons...
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September 16, 2004

Back To Normal (Capacity)

I spent a good portion of Monday looking around to see how much my pre-1994 normal capacity magazines had depreciated. Oddly enough there was only one website I found that had updated its page to reflect the happier times that...
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June 28, 2004

It Was The Gun's Fault

An "accidental shooting" in Alabama was balmed on the gun, not the negligence of the operator. The operator in question is a cop, which I'm sure factors into things. If a mere peasant had been the subject of the story...
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June 16, 2004

Who can Gun Owners Trust?

KeepandBearArms.com had a poll up for a while that asked your opinion of an unnamed person based on his actions. The actions described were not good for gun owners to say the least. & most respondents disapproved of the person...
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May 22, 2004

Safety Bullet?

MoparMike has two posts up dealing with the Safety Bullet. (Here's the second post.) More specifically it's an e-mail exchange between MoparMike & the inventor of the Safety Bullet. Want to know what the Safety Bullet is?...
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May 21, 2004

U.F.B. (Unidentified Flying Brass)

Last week end was the Rocky Mountain Fifty Caliber Shooters Association's 6th annual .50 BMG Rifle & Machine Gun shoot. Much to the disappointment of Sarah Brady & Michael Moore this did not mean machine guns & .50 caliber rifles...
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May 14, 2004

One More Reminder About the Machine Gun Shoot

The Rocky Mountain Fifty Caliber Shooters Association will be holding their annual .50 BMG Rifle & Machine Gun Shoot this weekend in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado....
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May 06, 2004

Interesting things in the blogosphere

First of all a very sincere welcome back to Ms. Rachel Lucas. She was missed. Clayton Cramer has a post up about a Chicago city official demanding & then defending preferential treatment for elected officials (namely herself). Clayton asks if...
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May 05, 2004

.50 caliber rifle ban introduced in the House

Rep. Jim Moron Moran introduced a bill that would ban .50 caliber rifles on Monday. My initial reaction is that the bill won't get voted on (for a number of reasons), but then again I have seen nothing solid to...
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April 30, 2004

Serves the statist henchmen right

Two law enforcement officers suffered minor burns while they were destroying property stolen from the people despite constitutional prohibition of such conduct firearms. Normally I wouldn't take any delight in the suffering of another human being, but if you've ever...
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Reminders

New posts are up over at The Shooters' Carnival. Go check 'em out. & don't forget that the .50 caliber & machine gun shoot is only two weeks away!...
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