Wednesday, 27 September

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“Worshipping” the military and treating them like trash

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty at 20:00, Wednesday, 27 September

Today, much of society seems to worship the military: “thank you for your service” and so much more is common, perhaps more than ever before, even in major wars. But at the same time, the way the military personnel is disgusting – especially on the part of government entities. We are reminded of Matthew 15:8: This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Now, we here at TPOL in no way support worshipping the military. We point out the hypocrisy of those who do – one of many, of course.

Fox News recently reported on a GAO report about living conditions on military installations, making 31 recommendations that DoD is expected to have to implement after inspecting 12 different (unnamed) bases and posts.

The litany appears to be damning. Those of us with decades of military service, in some cases going back 60 years and more, know that most of these problems with barracks (dormitories to USAF and USSF folks) have been around for a long time. Those of us who are historians and especially those who ...

Getting Gassed Up: The Anatomy of A Pistol Reload

by Nic L in The Firearm Blog at 20:00, Wednesday, 27 September

Getting Gassed Up: The Anatomy of A Pistol ReloadA common anti-Second Amendment talking point is that the Founding Fathers couldn’t possibly have imagined the evolution that firearms have seen since they had a key role in founding the United States. Of course, we know that to be untrue, due to the letter written to Congress in 1777 by Joseph Belton. In this letter, […]

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POTD: The Woox Walnut Gladiatore Grip & Forend Kit

by Eric B in The Firearm Blog at 19:30, Wednesday, 27 September

Woox Walnut Gladiatore GripThere’s something about those short shotguns, don’t you agree? In this Photo Of The Day, we’re here to admire the Mossberg Shockwave pump shotgun, with some American walnut from Woox. I’ve had my eyes on Woox for a while, and it’s almost like I want to purchase a suitable firearm just to fit those nice, wooden […]

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Wheelgun Wednesday: Heritage Manufacturing – Tactical Rancher Carbine

by Adam Scepaniak in The Firearm Blog at 19:00, Wednesday, 27 September

Wheelgun Wednesday: Heritage Manufacturing - Tactical Rancher CarbineIn this week’s edition of Wheelgun Wednesday, we are taking a look at something a bit more creative than the traditional revolvers we normally cover because Heritage Manufacturing is expanding out their line of Rancher Carbines (revolving carbine rifles). In recent years, Heritage had taken their eternally popular and affordable Rough Rider revolver and built […]

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19:55

Woke Does Not Pay the Bills

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. at 15:57, Wednesday, 27 September

9/26/23 SFGate:

"Target announced Tuesday it will permanently close a San Francisco store, blaming organized retail crime and unsuccessful anti-theft measures."

All your trans pride does not solve the problem of hoodlums ripping off your stores.  I doubt they can deduct these losses as "early slave reparations."
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Will Boonie's Garage

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House at 18:50, Wednesday, 27 September

Have you ever seen an engine pulled with a mini-hoe?  Me neither, until today.

Evidently, my grandson is working as the camera guy.

Immediate Retaliation

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:52, Wednesday, 27 September

GOA, GOF JOIN GUN OWNERS OF CALIFORNIA IN SUIT CHALLENGING CALIFORNIA’S BRAND NEW ANTI-CONCEALED CARRY LAW [More] This, TINVOWOOTers, is why denying Democrats an unchallengeable majority is legit.

Harney County Trial Ends. Helfrich Replaces Iverson

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:39, Wednesday, 27 September

The judge now has about 60 days to reach a decision. While it is always risky to predict how a judge will rule, we think the trial went as well as possible considering the state has endless resources and supporters of the Constitution have to pay for their lawyer and the state’s… Meanwhile, the Oregon … Continue reading "Harney County Trial Ends. Helfrich Replaces Iverson"

One Man’s Terrorist is Another Man’s Paladin

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:31, Wednesday, 27 September

This article will outline definitive ways to distinguish between LARP and criminal or malicious activity, which may be helpful to both law enforcement and prosecutors if suspects of targeted violence claim they were playacting. [More] Oh. Based on the title I thought they were ramping up to start shooting Furries. [Via Michael G]

Takes After It’s Author…

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:07, Wednesday, 27 September

DUNCAN v BONTA: California’s Emergency Motion to 9th Circuit in Benitez MAG Case Looks Like a LOSER [Watch] Speaking of looking like losers… [Via Jess]

March of the Gunquacks

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:57, Wednesday, 27 September

Johns Hopkins Gets ‘Ratioed’ On X For Pushing “Microstamping” Firearms [More] I wonder if they’ll answer my question (not). [Via bondmen]

In the Land of Total ‘Gun Control’

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:38, Wednesday, 27 September

*Reported assaults, some leading to injuries to both juveniles and staff*Visits and phone calls not allowed to juveniles who are not on disciplinary restrictions*12-hour lockdowns, forcing juveniles to use food containers as toilets [More] Coming soon, to a “commonsense” cellblock near you. [Via bondmen]

Return I Will to Old Brazil

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:33, Wednesday, 27 September

Police militias fought Brazil’s gangs. Now they extort, traffic and kill, too. [More] These are the good old days… [Via bondmen]

No Legitimate Sporting Purpose?

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:22, Wednesday, 27 September

Browns QB Deshaun Watson and TE David Njoku both got fined $13,659 for this celebration where they pretended to shoot guns. [More] So antis don’t really believe in sport shooting either, and Fudds are fools for believing that they do? They should have just taken a knee and bellyached about their grievances. I wonder if … Continue reading "No Legitimate Sporting Purpose?"

16:55

Dad Joke CCLXXXXIII

by Borepatch in Borepatch at 14:37, Wednesday, 27 September

If your car only works every other day, it might be the alternator.

Call to Account

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:08, Wednesday, 27 September

Cruz also went after JP Morgan, claiming the financial giant had actually pressured Intuit to block members of the firearms industry from using QuickBooks. [More] Talk about whores leading the fake morality mob… [Via bondmen]

Nothing to See Here

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:00, Wednesday, 27 September

Hunter Biden received $250K wires originating in Beijing with beneficiary address listed as Joe Biden’s home [More] Boy, Republicans sure are racist, aren’t they? [Via Sweet Babboo]

Meanwhile, Over at the Ministry of Truth…

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:57, Wednesday, 27 September

Even “intentionally misleading” speech is protected by the First Amendment, and a government that respects freedom of speech has no business deciding how to apply that slippery label. [More] No matter how badly Democrats want them to. [Via Jess]

Frankly Speaking…

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:31, Wednesday, 27 September

Oscar Mayer brings back the ‘Wienermobile’ name [More] I guess “Waynermobile” didn’t go over with the masses… [Via Steve T]

No Right to Bear Arms or Bare Legs?

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:22, Wednesday, 27 September

Gabriel Metcalf is out of jail, but with a GPS ankle monitor, for which he must pay $9.50 daily or nearly $300 monthly. [More] You know, just like the Founders used to do if you had a gun on your own property. [Via Jess]

Attack of the 薔薇族

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:15, Wednesday, 27 September

Police warn of 20 naked, garter-wearing men spotted in Fukuoka suburb … The station is advising residents to take personal safety measures such as, “Shouting loudly if they spot suspicious people and avoiding dark or secluded streets.” [More] And if that doesn’t work, the other helpful “gun-free” advice is to use a rat-tail comb and … Continue reading "Attack of the 薔薇族"

Hoplomania

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:01, Wednesday, 27 September

Women are the fastest-growing group of gun owners in America, data shows [More] They’re also the leading demanders of citizen disarmament– in both parties. [Via Andy M]

The Unwashed Horror

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:49, Wednesday, 27 September

To live in Texas is to live surrounded by guns. [More] So, how many surround WaPo owner Jeff Bezos? I wonder if they’ll be enough. [Via Michael G]

So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:26, Wednesday, 27 September

Depravity: Berlin hands out books normalizing prostitution to children (and it gets worse) [More] Achtung, groomer! Life is a cabaret, old chum… [Via Michael G]

Brace Yourselves

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:16, Wednesday, 27 September

In yesterday’s observation on Trump opening the door to further legal woes, this time on guns, the story I linked to did not mention another bit of information some gun “influencers” are excitedly announcing, that he says if elected he’ll “take care of” the pistol brace ban. Sorry to curb anyone’s enthusiasm, but I’m not … Continue reading "Brace Yourselves"

Once More Unto the Breach

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:03, Wednesday, 27 September

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun-control measures on Tuesday, including a bill that tightens the state’s concealed-carry rules and another that imposes a new tax on firearm and ammunition sales. [More] If they’re already rated “A,” and since he’s still trying for even more, what further proof is needed that it will never be … Continue reading "Once More Unto the Breach"

Aero Precision Solus: Raising The Bar For Precision Rifles

by David Lane in Recoil at 14:04, Wednesday, 27 September

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ASA Silent Night Fundraiser: Come Support Suppressor Rights For All!

by David Lane in Recoil at 08:23, Wednesday, 27 September

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We’re back at TriggrCon 2023, this time with Athlon Optics as they reveal their first ever Thermal Optic the new Cronus ATS Thermal system. Available in 3 objective/sensor size combinations, the Cronus ATS Thermal scope line starts pricing at around $2600 and comes loaded down with a ton of features including a long-lasting onboard rechargeable […]

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Underground Arms Watch – September 2023

by ImproGuns in The Firearm Blog at 14:00, Wednesday, 27 September

Underground Arms Watch – September 2023Underground Arms Watch returns from the dead with a look at some recently confiscated weapons and emerging trends. Most recently a number of FGC-9s have shown up in Trinidad & Tobago, becoming one of the latest places to join the list. Most of the time these are not reported as 3D-printed weapons as is demonstrated […]

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The Newest Durable Fixed Blade from SOG – The Provider FX

by Luke C. in The Firearm Blog at 13:00, Wednesday, 27 September

The New Durable Fixed Blade SOG Provider FXThe New SOG Provider FX is the latest offering from SOG Knives in the fixed blade category. The Provider FX offers a balance of durability, sleek design, and overall size to give you a knife that can handle camping duty, self-defense, or even help you start processing your filled tags this fall. The new blade […]

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EXPLAINER: My TWO Books on American Gun Culture (Light Over Heat #67)

by David Yamane in Gun Culture 2.0 at 11:01, Wednesday, 27 September

This week on “Light Over Heat,” I talk about the TWO books I am writing on American gun culture, tentatively titled: GUN CURIOUS and GUN CULTURE 2.0.

In particular, I talk about what distinguishes them in terms of the substance and audience.

The explainer on the two books is only about 4 minutes long. The remaining 6 minutes of the video is me talking about how the book sausage gets made, the struggles I have had finding a publisher for the first book, and why I think I made a strategic mistake in the order I wrote them.

Links to sources are below.

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A surprise development has come to light in the Gun Free School Zone Case involving Gabriel Metcalf in Billings, Montana. As Gabriel was processing to be released from jail on his personal recognizance under the Federal charges, he was informed he could not leave.  His attorney Russell Hart, is reported as saying no, we have an order from the judge for him to be released. Hart was then told the charges are not federal on this warrant; they are local charges.

The warrant had not been served, but the jail would not release Gabriel because of the existence of the warrant. No one could say exactly what the warrant alleged, because no one in the jail system or Gabriel or his Federal defender had seen the warrant as of early Thursday evening.

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According to Public Information Officer Courtney O'Keefe, the incident started as a road rage confrontation between a 23-year-old man and a woman in separate cars. They were driving eastbound on 84th Street NE. At one point, the man got out of his car to confront the woman. 

During the confrontation, the female driver informed the male driver someone was attempting to steal his car while he left it unattended.

When the man went back to the car, there was a physical altercation between the male driver and the 41-year-old man. The 23-year-old male driver then shot and killed the man attempting to steal his car, according to police.


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Not Just on Your Lawn!

by JDZ in Never Yet Melted at 12:21, Wednesday, 27 September

Early this month….(Pennsylvania Outdoor News):

[The above] two flamingos showed up at a pond, north of St. Thomas, in Franklin County, early September. Birders from various states headed to see these first-ever-reported wild flamingos in Pennsylvania. Birders from all over the eastern United States have been flocking to see the first-ever-reported wild flamingos in Pennsylvania. Avid birder John Carter, of Chambersburg, was the first person to spot them Sept. 7. “I am beyond words right now, on my lunch break I decided to check some local ponds for shorebirds, and wouldn’t you know I would find the first reported American Flamingos in the state of Pennsylvania,” he wrote on his ...

And the world yawns

by Midwest Chick in Non-Original Rants at 13:00, Wednesday, 27 September

 Apparently the Hollywood writer's strike is over after five months, but the actors' strike continues.  So we get the late night talk shows back...  not counting that as a win.

The only issue that I thought was pertinent was the use of AI to essential steal intellectual property--I know that some writers are fighting that fight in court.  Receipt of residuals, which actors get, I could see as a thing too.

 Pay, etc. is what you sign on for when you take a job.

But truly, really don't care.  The tripe they are putting out is one reason that I pretty much only watch re-runs of older shows. 

We’re the Only Ones Flush with Cash Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 12:10, Wednesday, 27 September

Airport Security Officer Caught on Video Apparently Eating Wads of Cash Taken from Traveler [More] Now do a video of her retrieving it. [Via Steve T]

Stock Like an Egyptian

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:59, Wednesday, 27 September

“The ban on small arms and ammunition to Egypt has been lifted. That means sales can begin. That will include sniper rifles among other articles.” [More] So Bob Menendez is no more anti-gun than Leland Yee… I wonder what he did to make the Party turn on him…

Harris Picked To Lead ‘Gun Violence Prevention’ Office

by Dave Workman in Liberty Park Press at 12:05, Wednesday, 27 September

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Load Up on Magazines and Ammo at The Mag Shack

by Luke C. in The Firearm Blog at 12:00, Wednesday, 27 September

Load Up on Magazines and Ammo at The Mag ShackWe’ve covered the Mag Shack before in a previous article talking about how they can help you find some more obscure rifle and pistol magazines that aren’t normally found on some of the larger online retailers out there. In addition to finding mags you’re missing, the Mag Shack also offers fairly priced shipping that’s quick […]

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Bollé Safety's Stylish New ALTUS and KNOX ANSI rated EyewearBollé Safety is continuing to add to its already extensive ANSI-rated eyewear collection with the announcement that two new lifestyle-oriented pairs will be coming soon- the new ALTUS and KNOX sunglasses. These new pairs of Z87.1-rated sunglasses are meant to be lightweight and comfortable, but still suitable for range use or other tasks and jobs […]

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New High Ride Belt Loop Holster Clip from MFT

by Patrik O in The Firearm Blog at 09:00, Wednesday, 27 September

New High Ride Belt Loop Holster Clip from MFTMission First Tactical (MFT), a manufacturer of high-quality rifle/carbine accessories and holsters made in the USA, has introduced the High Ride Adjustable holster belt loop attachment. This new addition is ideal for those looking to carry their firearms for everyday use. There are no current images of this product, just filler graphics. More Holsters @ […]

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James is at TriggrCon 2023 speaking with the guys at Genesis about their 8.6mm PDW, which is ultimately both competition with the Q Boombox, but also a complimentary platform that will make 8.6mm more attractive for potential buyers as more manufacturers start supporting this revolutionary new caliber. Bottom line, this is an insanely powerful, low-recoiling […]

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10:55

Quote of the Day

While Judge Benitez’s ruling and reasoning were welcomed, it’s frustrating to many on the pro-gun side of the argument that judges continue to link the need for standard capacity magazines solely to domestic crimes. They should also be referring to citizens’ defense against government tyranny should the need ever arise as a justification for such magazines, as well as the possible need by citizens to protect the nation from foreign invasion sometime in the future.

Mark Chesnut
September 22, 2023
Judge Overturns California’s 10-Round Magazine Limit—Again

Agreed. That Overton Window needs to be moved.

Practicality...

by Tam in View From The Porch at 08:44, Wednesday, 27 September

I'm sitting here looking for an adjustment tool to spin the screw on a Holosun 507k (which is a great CCW optic, don't get me wrong), and it's making me pine for the raw utility of the entire range of Trijicon MRDS sights... the RMR, SRO, RCR, and even the RMRcc ...which have elevation and windage screws designed so you can use the cartridge rim of a 9mm or 5.56 round to turn them in a pinch.


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Reducing Muffintop

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. at 09:35, Wednesday, 27 September

Not me but on loaves of bread.  


The last couple of loaves have risen to the edge of pan and only last minute shoving back down with a spatula has prevented overflow with the inevitable burned bread smell as the excess dough did a leap off the edge.

This time I made 3/4 of the recipe and everyone stayed in bounds.

Dingy Pirates

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House at 10:15, Wednesday, 27 September

Fox News is reporting that San Francisco is experiencing a surge of small boat pirates.  These goblins load up in small boats and prey on larger, more luxurious vessels.


Piracy is an ancient occupation.  It's been around for centuries, and there is genera...

The Rasheed: Egypt’s Semiauto Battle Carbine From Sweden

by Ian McCollum in Forgotten Weapons at 09:27, Wednesday, 27 September

https://youtu.be/szoMjh2H2Ks

Egypt purchased tooling for the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman in 1952, and adapted it to their 8mm Mauser caliber as the Hakim rifle. Later, they scaled the rifle down to 7.62x39mm as the Rasheed, and manufactured about 7,300 of them between 1966 and 1968. These rifles were issued to the District Ward Reserve Army (essentially a National Guard) and saw service in the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War. Production ended in favor of AK pattern rifles, but the Rasheed is a very interesting and fairly rare Cold War rifle.

The Rasheed is one of only a few true direct gas impingement actions, with a tilting bolt to lock. It uses a 10-round detachable magazine, but was intended to be reloaded with stripper clips (interchangeable with SKS clips), and was not issued with extra magazines. The folding bayonet is very similar to that of the SKS as well. An adjustable gas regulator allows three different gas settings plus a cut-off position for firing rifle grenades.

A note on production numbers:

George Layman gives a number of 8,263 total produced, and this matches almost perfectly with the serial number database created by GunBoards forum ...

07:55

QotD: War On Whatever Edition...

by Tam in View From The Porch at 06:57, Wednesday, 27 September

Over at Bobbi's blog, she mused:

"We've been sold a war on poverty, a war on drugs, a war on the border and a war on the sources of terrorism, but in every case, the conditions for victory are unclear, the price is higher than advertised and the sincerity of the pitchman is questionable."
The whole "War on [Fill In The Blank]" is problematic as a mental construct. The concept of "war" promotes binary thinking, zero sum outlooks, and a willingness to transcend niceties and violate rights in pursuit of victory. 

If you gotta put some maybe-innocent people in camps, censor some newspapers, suspend some habeus corpus...well, can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. Whose side are you on, anyway? Ours or the enemy's?

I'm reminded of P.J. O'Rourke's thoughts from All the Trouble in the World (maybe his last truly laugh-out-loud, snot-bubble-blowing hilarious book, BTW; Peej at the acme of his powers.):
"Politicians are always searching for some grave alarm which w...

Out of the blue and into the black...

by Tam in View From The Porch at 06:33, Wednesday, 27 September

Just finished reading The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Oceans, which I'd mentioned a bit ago.


The author, Susan Casey, is fascinated with the deep sea and there's a whole chapter covering William Beebe, whose adventures in his Bathysphere fascinated me when I was in elementary school. I used to draw elaborately layered views of the ocean depths, teeming with all the strange critters he reported.

She also talks about diving off Hawaii in the Pisces-class subs operated by the Hawaii Underwater Research Laboratory and the book climaxes with her accompanying Vescovo* for part of his Five Deeps Expedition.

Although a journalist, Casey writes with a novelist's eye for people and action, and the book steps right along with a very "you are there" vibe. Definitely recommend.

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 Three years too late.

Via Gateway Pundit..

Previously the Mayo Clinic claimed Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were “malaria drugs authorized for emergency use by the FDA during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the FDA withdrew that authorization when data analysis showed that the drugs are not effective for treating COVID-19.”

But now Mayo says:

 “Hydroxychloroquine may be used to treat coronavirus (COVID-19) in certain hospitalized patients.”

This is kind of interesting and just proves that the FDA got into the business of prescribing medicine instead of approving it (for which they have now been totally slapped down).  Just like ivermectin.


 

We recently returned from a two week pilgrimage in Italy. Visiting historical and religious sites in Naples, San Giovanni Rotundo, Lanciano, Assisi, Rome, among others was a wonderful and joyful experience. Besides the beautiful churches and amazing history, we also enjoyed great food and drink, and even had time for cigars on occasion. 


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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — September 27, 2023

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:04, Wednesday, 27 September

During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress, having fled Philadelphia, held a session in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, making the city the capital of the American colonies for just one day. — Today (not counting the change in dates due to the change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar) is also the birthday of Samuel Adams. He was an American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 108 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The …

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Grab-and-Go Rifle and Pistol Kits for Impromptu Visitors – Part 2, by S4H

by SurvivalBlog Contributor in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:03, Wednesday, 27 September

(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) Provide for the Common Defense We are not extremely wealthy, but over the last several years I have made sure to invest in tangibles including two AN/PVS-14 night vision sets and a few extra firearms with all the fixin’s. My wonderful wife has graciously and intentionally never asked me to quantify “extra firearms” and for that I am thankful! Some of my enhanced armory has come from SurvivalBlog affiliate Palmetto State Armory (PSA) and I frequently select my ‘build-a-bang-stick’ materials from that great company. Having “spare” firearms is a calculated and purposeful …

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SurvivalBlog Readers’ & Editors’ Snippets

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:02, Wednesday, 27 September

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Federal judge again strikes down California law banning high-capacity gun magazines. JWR’s Comments:  Sadly, this decision includes a one-week stay, so there probably won’t be a repeat of “Magazine Freedom Week”.  There will surely be an appeal filed by California, within a few days. This case has dragged on for nearly five …

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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:01, Wednesday, 27 September

“Let us assume that, for whatever reason, you have decided to begin making reasonable and prudent arrangements so that if you choose to, or if circumstances make it necessary, you can live self-sufficiently, relying completely for your survival upon yourself, whatever inner strength you are in touch with, your natural environment and your skills. Your first consideration will probably be finding a safe place — a personal haven. Obviously, the location you choose should afford an environment which is not hostile to life; the climate should provide a reasonably long growing season and not be excessively demanding on you physically. …

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In this featured post, our go-to resource for prepping, Rogue Preparedness, talks about the importance of water resources during an emergency situation. She walks us through the top eight ways your family can ensure they have enough water to last through a natural disaster. ~ The Editors

Collect Water for Emergencies

EMERGENCIES

Water is a vital resource that we often take for granted in our daily lives. Being able to turn on a faucet to access water without any other effort is truly a gift.

However, during emergen...

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A Million Miles Away

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. at 23:28, Tuesday, 26 September

This is a really heartwarming story of a migrant farmworker in California with a teacher who can see how far he can go and persuades his parents that stability for his education is more important than following the harvest.  Eventually he goes up on STS-122.  


There are lots of bright kids out there coming from suboptimal homes.  The Social Darwinists liked to imagine the poor were that way because they were genetically inferior, unlike the aristocrats.

A point that I make when anyone notes that there are IQ differences between races and ethnic groups is that there are always a fair number of people two sigmas above the average for group A who are smarter than the average for group B.  Every individual deserves to be evaluated as an individual, not as a member of A or B.  There are plenty of As smart enough to compete with the average B.  

Even real differences in averages may only explain average differences in outcomes.  Those differences may be the result of inherited differences in ability or a history of social abuse.  (Example: until 1948, Southern bla...

I Grew Up on Jack-in-the-Box

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. at 22:13, Tuesday, 26 September

For my family, this was for many years, as close as we could get to going out to dinner.  ("When I was young, we were so poor...."). I have always like it more than McDonald's.  Look down your noses all you want 


YouTube video: "Brits try Jack In The Boz for the first time". It is an eye-opening experience.

As one described it "Guilty pleasure eating."

[TriggrCon 2023] The NEW Watchtower Apache Double Stack 1911

by James Reeves in The Firearm Blog at 21:00, Tuesday, 26 September

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at Watchtower Firearms speaking with them about their new double stack 1911/2011 style pistol. This model is a collaboration with @PewView and is (almost) literally guaranteed to be the smoothest 2011 at the show. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV […]

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Tuesday, 26 September

22:55

Political correctness ramping up for Halloween season!

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty at 20:00, Tuesday, 26 September

Everyone in the Fifty States that has visited a supermarket or drugstore or discount/big-box store knows that Halloween is less than six weeks away.

Like every other popular holiday in the States (and no doubt much of “Western Civilization”), Halloween has been commercialized and profit-maximized to what would once have been considered unimaginable heights. We’ve been seeing the displays of candy and costumes and especially (at least to us, the dread specter of “pumpkin spice” everything edible or drinkable) for weeks.

But it isn’t just merchants and manufacturers who seek to maximize profit (or its equivalent) from the holiday. So too are the SJW and Woke enemies of liberty. Especially those who wish to and work constantly to end freedom of speech in the world.

Recently, an associate of TPOL was told by her corporate headquarters that she can no longer use the word “spook” when talking to people at work. Either as verb or noun. She was corrected when she referred to this period as being the “spooky time” as the once-beloved holiday approaches. That, she was told, is a no-no.

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The Guns of “Django Unchained”

by Patrik O in The Firearm Blog at 20:00, Tuesday, 26 September

Django UnchainedDjango Unchained is one of my favorite movies of all time ever since I saw it back in 2012. This South-Western revenge flick comes from the legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and offers up some incredible visuals, a truckload of squibs, and some period-correct firearms. One of the armorers on the film was Larry Zanoff and […]

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POTD: Snipers in Arab Republic of Egypt

by Eric B in The Firearm Blog at 19:30, Tuesday, 26 September

Snipers in Arab Republic of EgyptPhoto Of The Day – Today we are off to a pretty sandy and warm place, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Mohamed Naguib Military Base. These images are from the exercise Bright Star 23, and all we’re missing are some Pyramids in the background. There are some pretty interesting sniper rifles in this POTD. […]

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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Arctic Warrior or Poverty Poser?

by Austin R in The Firearm Blog at 19:00, Tuesday, 26 September

Hot Gat or Fudd CrapWelcome everyone to the 208th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only have […]

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No Baffles, No Problem: Introducing the Angstadt Arms Vanquish ISRKnown for their UDP-9 and UDP-45 pistol caliber carbines as well as their roller-delayed AR-9 platforms, Angstadt Arms is debuting a line of integrally suppressed 9mm barrels, upper receiver groups, and complete firearms. The Angstadt Arms Vanquish ISR system features a ported barrel and an adjustable baffleless suppressor that can eliminate the need for subsonic […]

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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 267: ‘Tis a Silly Place

by Weerd Beard in Weer'd World at 05:06, Monday, 25 September

In This Episode
  • Erin and Weer’d discuss:
    • New Mexico’s Attorney General refusing to defend the Governor from lawsuits over her suspension of the Second Amendment;
    • Former Kimber sales executive, and current Giffords employee, Ryan Busse who now claims he is pro-gun as he makes a run for Governor of Montana.
  • Xander gives us more of his independent thoughts on Right to Repair;
  • Now that David has told us how suppressors work, he tells you need to do to buy one;
  • and Weer’d sits down with Wes from The Mind Killer Podcast to talk about tips for a happy marriage.

Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks.

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We’re the Only Ones Self-Authorized Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:56, Tuesday, 26 September

The motion would only allow for council members to carry concealed weapons who have a permit and would not include city residents attending meetings. [More] Athens? I guess the veterans are all gone now, and the official corruption is back. [Via Jess]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond…

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:25, Tuesday, 26 September

Ministry of Defence offers support to Met Police as armed police officers hand in their weapons [More] Nope. [Via bondmen]

Lucy! You Got Some ‘Splainin’ To Do!

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:50, Tuesday, 26 September

Officials say the man blamed his wife and told them that she packed his carry-on bag and he did not know that the loaded gun was inside. [More] That ain’t the way it works, pal. Then again, seeing as his first reaction was to throw her under the bus, maybe she set him up. [Via Steve … Continue reading "Lucy! You Got Some ‘Splainin’ To Do!"

Forbidden Observations

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:21, Tuesday, 26 September

Foreigners Commit 69% Of Robberies, Violent Crimes & Sexual Assaults On Public Transport… However, looking closer at the data, it is revealed that Africans alone are responsible for 52 percent of such crimes while only representing 3.2 percent of the population of France. [More] Are you allowed to say that? Fortunately, the government knows just … Continue reading "Forbidden Observations"

A Very Sound Policy Redux

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:42, Tuesday, 26 September

“The board’s amendment fortifies existing gun-safety measures by allowing only certified law enforcement officers and those with an approved educational or research purpose to possess a firearm on university grounds,” the board announced. [More] Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. [Via Michael G]

A Happy Ending

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:15, Tuesday, 26 September

One man died and another was wounded Wednesday after a resident shot them in what police described as self-defense, as the two tried to force their way into a home in central Las Vegas. [More] Good. What else is there to say? [Via bondmen]

Dim Dimke

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:26, Tuesday, 26 September

2A WRONGLY DENIED: Washington Federal Judge DENIES Motion to Enjoin Magazine Restrictions [Watch] Thank “RINO Sue” Collins, A+rated Chuck Grassley, Dirty Lisa Murkowski, and “Weasel Whisperer” Thom Tillis. [Via Jess]

MSNBC host Al Sharpton said Friday on “Deadline” that he believed a “lack” of gun legislation in the United States was a civil rights issue because society was “arming bigots.” [More] Keep following “leaders” like this and failure is guaranteed. [Via bondmen]

Newcomers

by admin in The War on Guns at 17:12, Tuesday, 26 September

EXTREME CAUTION APPROPRIATE WHEN CONSIDERING SUPPORT OF A NEW “ADVOCACY” GROUP THAT APPEARED SUDDENLY IN TENNESSEE. [More] I’ve dealt with Dorr entities in other states before, one case in point, Iowa. I recommend assessing what groups say, what they accomplish, and how they spend their resources, then supporting those in line with your principles and … Continue reading "Newcomers"

From the Party of Intolerant Fascists

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:56, Tuesday, 26 September

Nearly Half of Democrats Believe Free Speech Should Be Legal ‘Only Under Certain Circumstances’- “A bare majority of Democrats (53%) say speech should be legal under any circumstances, while 47% say it should be legal ‘only under certain circumstances.’” [More] I wonder what kind of compromise Republicans could offer…? [Via Michael G]

Food for Thought

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:50, Tuesday, 26 September

Aren’t Food Banks Supposed to Be About Food? [More] Not when food is a weapon and the Cultural Marxists have identified an enemy. [Via Michael G]

Your Kind Not Welcome Around Here

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:42, Tuesday, 26 September

Meet The Rare Immigrants The U.S. Government Wants To Deport [More] Do you even need to click the link? [Via bondmen]

So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:34, Tuesday, 26 September

A German citizens’ defense initiative describes a “broken police force,” and now some students are arming themselves with knives and pepper spray as violent robberies strike terror in the city’s student population [More] Are the “violent robbers” limited to the same…? [Via bondmen]

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Yeah, I know, I am not the cool kid cause I use Windows 11 for almost everything.  But I do run the CNC version of Linux (based on what Linux?  I am not sure).  For some weeks now, it seemed as though my WiFi had stopped working.


The CNC machine is in the garage.  Range?  My cell phone can see it.  The icon shows bars but fast.com says that the servers cannot be reached.  I pulled the USB WiFi device, plugged it back in, rebooted, and in general took the obvious steps.

The other day, I tried Google and I received a date problem.  The PC thinks it is 2009, and Google disagreed.  After a few minutes reacquainting myself with the date command, everything runs again.

I had seen a message during boot about the system battery failed.  This is what keeps the system clock up to date when the machine is off.  At boot, the OS interrogates the system clock.  Linux and likely Windows then use NNTP (or NTP?  too long since I had to read RFCs for employment) to get a more accurate time to store in the system clock.  If that battery somewhere on ...

Rest in Peace David MaCallum

by Midwest Chick in Non-Original Rants at 15:00, Tuesday, 26 September

 David MaCallum of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS fame has passed at the age of 90.

I thought this was a fantastic nod to his previous work on NCIS back in the day.



They did it again more recently as well, not quite as well, and a little forced, but they tried.



A Holiday Tradition

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:02, Tuesday, 26 September

Israelis should carry guns on Yom Kippur, police say – In a press statement, the Israel Police spokesperson urged Israelis to carry guns for personal safety amid the High Holy Days. [More] They should carry them every day. And stop infringing. [Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones Just Following Orders Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:51, Tuesday, 26 September

But Naquin didn’t show up for court. Not once, but twice. Finally, Naquin showed up the third time he was supposed to appear and spoke about why he ignored the subpoena. “The (THP) district captain told me not to come to court per his orders,” Naquin said on the stand [More] It’s almost like the … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones Just Following Orders Enough"

We’re the Only Ones Unneighborly Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:11, Tuesday, 26 September

An off-duty highway patrolman in Houston shot a neighbor through a closed door early Monday, thinking the man might have been an intruder, officials said. [More] Ah, the Biden technique… “Thought” and “might have been” are the new standards for LEOs unleashing lethal force against the unknown…? [Via Steve T]

Half the Equation

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:02, Tuesday, 26 September

Analysis: U.S. Foreign-Born Population Approaches 50 Million Under Joe Biden [More] What the hell good is this analysis without this analysis? [Via Andy M]

[TriggrCon 2023] A bunch of New, Inexpensive 1911s from Tisas

by James Reeves in The Firearm Blog at 15:00, Tuesday, 26 September

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at TriggrCon 2023 talking to the guys from SDS Imports about their new range of Tisas 1911s. From budget reproduction USGI 1911s to tricked-out and Wicked-out 9mm 1911s, Tisas is bringing a handful of new models to the USA. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • […]

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Steiner Introduces the New MPS (Micro Pistol Sight)Steiner have announced the release of an FDE version of their popular MPS (Micro Pistol Sight) pistol red dot optic. The MPS has a 3.3 MOA reticle, eight brightness settings and a 13,000-hour battery life. It has various mounting options, weighs 2.05 oz and is powered by a CR1632 battery. The FDE model is available with […]

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The New AST Fire Control Upgrade Kit for the SIG P320

by Luke C. in The Firearm Blog at 13:00, Tuesday, 26 September

TFB Review: The SIG Sauer P320 XCarry Legion PistolAngled Spade Technologies (AST) is excited to announce what they think will solve one of the industry’s most hot-button issues surrounding the SIG Sauer P320 platform. The new AST Fire Control Upgrade Kit is an aftermarket solution that allows for direct mechanical control of the sear without altering the look or feel of the P320 […]

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The FB says it happens but rarely, but John Lott shows it's more like a third to half the cases, and 63% in areas where lawful carrying is allowed.

The Dogfather

by Unknown in Home on the Range at 11:52, Tuesday, 26 September


"I was never here and you never saw what
 happened to Mr. Duck.  Capiche?"

Happiness

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House at 11:01, Tuesday, 26 September

 So, my buddy Joe sends me an email this morning, talking about happiness. And, he sends a link to a video.  I'll link it here. At about the 12:00 mark it talks about Louisiana and the happiness index of its people. It turns out, Louisiana is a very happy place, but not for the reasons you might suspect.

Louisiana has its problems.  Poor roads, a bad tax structure, Laughable government, yet we are ahppy, especially in the rural and poor communities.  Why?  Family and friends.

Belle and I decided seven years ago that we wanted out shop to be a place where family and friends could gather.  To share a meal, to connect, to laugh and commiserate.  It has a full kitchen and a half bath. It's a gathering spot.  We "cook big" on Sunday and anyone is invited.  We generally have between 6 and 15 people eating lunch on Sunday. We never know who is going to show up, and they never know the menu.  My one caveat:  If you don't like what we're cooking, Popeye's is just down the road.

As I think back, some of my happiest times were when I ...

Tales of the DSM

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:53, Tuesday, 26 September

“See, we have a First Amendment right to figure out how to suppress others’ speech. We’re the real victims here.” [More] Anybody still need the acronym explained…? [Via Michael G]

So What’s the Problem?

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:44, Tuesday, 26 September

IMPACTS OF HOUSE REPUBLICANS’ EXTREME CR…Nearly 70 fewer Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents, who are often some of the first federal law enforcement on the scene of a mass shooting to help local law enforcement identify at-large shooters—and 13 furlough days for ATF’s entire workforce [More] Cutting 800 Border agents sounds bad, but … Continue reading "So What’s the Problem?"

Trump a Prohibited Person?

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:30, Tuesday, 26 September

If Trump had bought the glock, [sic] there would have been questions about the legality of him buying it. [More] Possibly. Even though ATF doesn’t list it, there’s the 18 U.S.C. § 922 prohibition (assuming you can navigate through the amendments) but then there’s the Texas judge’s Quiroz ruling… Beats me. If I were him … Continue reading "Trump a Prohibited Person?"

A False Argument

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:00, Tuesday, 26 September

Acosta repeatedly asked Norman how Republicans planned to secure the border if there is a government shutdown and said, “I guess I don’t understand that.” [More] HOW DO YOU EXPECT THE GOVERNMENT TO WORK IF IT’S RESTRAINED BY THE CONSTITUTION…??? Disregarding for a moment that there’s such a thing as priorities and it’s not like … Continue reading "A False Argument"

Have It Your Way

by admin in The War on Guns at 10:50, Tuesday, 26 September

Burger King faces boycott after yanking ads from Rumble over Russell Brand accusations [More] Someone at corporate decided joining the pile-on was the right virtue signal to send. I guess the only logically consistent position to take is that Burger King is guilty and must be punished. Say, maybe that’s the reason they’re trying to … Continue reading "Have It Your Way"

Private Parts

by admin in The War on Guns at 10:39, Tuesday, 26 September

Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani in latest ‘laptop’ salvo – The suit accuses Giuliani of contributing to the “annihilation” of his privacy. [More] Where have we heard that before? You wanna see “annihilation”…? From some earlier research I’d done based on the Marco Polo report: “The text at the bottom of Hunter’s signed invoice clearly … Continue reading "Private Parts"

I took a few minutes at Finnish Brutality 2023 to chat with Derek, a former Range and SF medic who overcame some quite daunting personal challenges to come shoot the match despite stage 4 cancer. It was great to hang out with him at the match, and to take inspiration from his story!

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The Guns And Tactics Of Extraction 2

by Steven Kuo in Recoil at 13:02, Tuesday, 26 September

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TFBTV Show Time stopped by the Rock River Arms booth to check out this absolute monster of an AR from Rock River Arms, the LAR-BT6 chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. Intended for those looking for bolt-action precision in a semi-auto package, the LAR-BT6 is supposed to be the perfect combination of both. This rifle is […]

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Swampfox Launches Warhorse 1-6x Premier FFP LPVO

by Matthew Moss in The Firearm Blog at 11:00, Tuesday, 26 September

Swampfox Launches Warhorse 1-6x Premier FFP LPVOSwampfox Optics have announced their first first focal plane (FFP) low power variable optic (LPVO) – the Warhorse 1-6x. It has a 34mm tube diameter, a 24mm objective lens and is available with either a Dragoon MOA or a MIL glass-etched illuminated reticle in either red or green. Swampfox attest to the Warhorse’s robustness stating the optic […]

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COMPATIBLE FLOW: HUXWRX Introduces the VENTUM 762 HUB SuppressorHUXWRX Safety Company, formerly known as OSS Suppressors, has earned every right to say ‘I told you so’ to a large swath of the suppressor industry. While they may not have been the first, HUXWRX has been the champion of reduced back pressure technology via their trademarked Flow-Through system. One of the aspects of the […]

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90% of Professors Self-Censoring

by Joe in The View From North Central Idaho at 09:00, Tuesday, 26 September

Quote of the Day

Paul Lazarsfeld and Wagner Thielens Jr. surveyed almost 2,500 professors right in the middle of the Red Scare on whether or not they were self-censoring in light of the political climate. Nine percent of professors said they were, which by historical standards is really quite bad. Today, in 2023, that number is almost 90%.

Greg Lukianoff
September 25, 2023
The new Red Scare taking over America’s college campuses

And what was the self-censor rate in the USSR? My guess is 99.9% or higher. It is what communists do. They have to do this because the system is so broken it can only exist upon lies. The truth must be censored to avoid the abandonment and/or destruction of the communist organization.

A good rule of thumb is that the more acceptable censorship, the more the society depends upon lies to exist.

Automotif CDXII...

by Tam in View From The Porch at 08:34, Tuesday, 26 September


Despite GM having made a bajillion of the things, you don't see a lot of second generation F-bodies out and about. Locally there are a couple three Pontiacs that roll by occasionally, and one elusive Z28, but that's about it.

They were super rust-prone, like almost everything was back then, and telephone poles likely accounted for a large number of the ones that managed to avoid r...

Yeah, that's a hit...

by Tam in View From The Porch at 08:22, Tuesday, 26 September

"At least six men and two vehicles were involved in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside his place of worship, according to video reviewed by The Washington Post and witness accounts, suggesting a larger and more organized operation than has previously been reported."
Modi can deny it 'til he's blue in the face, but two cars and six dudes is a hit squad, not some random street beef. Either the Indian government ordered it, which would look bad, or the Indian intelligence services are going around conducting rogue rub-outs without orders, which would look even worse.

After events during the Global War on a Noun, unfortunately, the U.S. isn't in much of a place to do a lot of finger-wagging on the topic of extrajudicial hits. Any nationalist strongman worth his salt will simply equate saying bad things about the government or advocating a separatist movement to be basically the same thing as Osama Bin Laden or Qassem Soleimani.

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Gabriel Metcalf home at in Billings Montana.


On September 21, 2023, a detention hearing for Gabriel Metcalf was re-opened, with a motion granted to the defense by Judge Cavan. The prosecutor, Thomas K. Godfrey, had opposed the hearing, claiming there was no significant change of information from the initial detention hearing held on August 24, 2023. At the end of the hearing, Judge Cavan released Gabriel on his own recognizance, with restrictions, to his mother's home at 430 Broadwater Avenue in Billings, Montana, where he has lived for the past decade and more.

Vivian, Gabriel's mother, and a neighbor who was t...

PA: Armed Victim Stops Armed Robbery

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH at 09:19, Tuesday, 26 September

Just after 8pm last night, a man armed with a gun approached a victim in the area of 15th and Page and tried to rob him of his scooter. 

The victim then pulled his own gun and a struggle for the weapon ensued. Police say the victim fired one shot during the robbery. The offender then fled the area, running north towards Susquehanna Ave. No injuries have been reported.

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I’ve left my game camera on what turned out to be a really unproductive trail for a couple of months. Finally kind of gave up on it and left it running through most of September, and in all that time the only wildlife that showed up was this…

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Should I Leave the Scene of a Defensive Shooting?

by Greg Ellifritz in Active Response Training at 06:57, Tuesday, 26 September

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Let them eat cake: Part Deux

by Midwest Chick in Non-Original Rants at 06:30, Tuesday, 26 September

I'm not sure where Marie Antoinette was when she said 'Let them eat cake.' but if she was anywhere, it was probably at the Palace of Versailles.

And again in the modern day....



Just in🔥

Footage emerges from the Palace of Versailles at last night's sickeningly opulent event with WEF Charles and Macron.

These are the parasites pushing net zero and open borders and you into poverty.

VILE! pic.twitter.com/jhuD5qPf7M

— UNN (@UnityNewsNet) September 21, 2023


From the Daily Mail 

Guests dined off the Service des Oiseaux, decorative bird-motif plates made by the famous Porcelaine de Sevres, at a 60m long table decorated with locally sourced r...

A relationship with Springfield Armory doesn’t end when you purchase your gun. If you are open to the opportunity, you and your firearm may grow through Springfield Armory’s many resources. I’m writing specifically about Hellcat upgrades, accessories and more to make things easier.

Springfield Armory Gear Up 3 Extra Mags and Range Bag Free

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Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — September 26, 2023

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:04, Tuesday, 26 September

On September 26, 1962, the television series The Beverly Hillbillies debuted on CBS, becoming one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1960s. — On September 26, 1820, American frontiersman and hero Daniel Boone died in St. Charles, Missouri. — And, on September 26, 1580, after nearly three years at sea, English Admiral Francis Drake arrived in Plymouth Harbour, England, completing his circumnavigation of the world. SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 108 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are …

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Grab-and-Go Rifle and Pistol Kits for Impromptu Visitors – Part 1, by S4H

by SurvivalBlog Contributor in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:03, Tuesday, 26 September

Disclaimer: In this article, situations are discussed regarding loaning firearms to friends or relatives for mutual aid and defense of our families and properties. Clearly, one should not allow a mentally ill criminal type touch your guns, but my family doesn’t associate with those types of people anyway. That said, you are responsible for knowing the oppressive laws and unrealistic regulations in your own area – before handing a firearm to anyone. It may indeed be a felony to even let someone else touch or handle a firearm without expressed government approval. I am not a lawyer (because I have …

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SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:02, Tuesday, 26 September

This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on lower mule deer numbers in Wyoming. (See the Wyoming section.) Idaho Judge reserves decision on cameras in courtroom for Bryan Kohberger trial. o  o  o Mother and father of six Rexburg children die of cancer within nine months of each other. o  …

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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:01, Tuesday, 26 September

“Fiat prices match the folly of fiat money.”  – President Calvin Coolidge, from: Messages and Papers of the Presidents, p. 9779.

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Monday, 25 September

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I've said for years that the best rans in the military were E-4 and O-4.  I've been both and had just as much fun in one as the other.  O-4 is better paid, and you have to be a bit more discrete when you are stealing taking care of the soldiers.


During Desert Storm, there was one bird colonel who thought I could do no wrong, because shit he wanted just magically appeared. I didn't tell him how badly the regulations had been skirted sometimes.

Bees, wasps, cars, and governments

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty at 20:00, Monday, 25 September

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0022Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 102! Just about every new gun owner I meet always has something slightly different they’re really interested in that has its own little community and intricacies. Likewise, there are a ton of different types of podcasts to listen to that more or less match the number of small gun communities […]

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POTD: The Beretta ARX200 DMR – With Extras

by Eric B in The Firearm Blog at 19:30, Monday, 25 September

POTD: The Beretta ARX200 DMR - With ExtrasDMRs, or Designated Marksman Rifles, are so hot at the moment. As you can see, our Photo Of The Day reflects this, with some marketing images from Beretta Defense Technologies, as posted on their LinkedIn. The Beretta ARX200 DMR was shown at the World Defense Show in 2022. Here’s their caption to explain what’s going […]

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James Reeves covers the Genesis booth at TriggrCon 2023 to show you one of the hottest guns from the show: the short-barreled Genesis 12. Known primarily for being the fire-breathing mag-fed semi-auto shotgun from John Wick 4, the Genesis 12 has found instant popularity and is, in its own right, a solid design in a […]

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The Rimfire Report: TFB Reader Builds a 22LR Dragunov Sniper RifleHello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire world and its many different types of firearms, ammunition, shooting sports, and history! Last week we talked a bit about the new TacSol Owyhee Takedown in 22 Magnum. The Owyhee Takedown in 22 Magnum is something I’ve […]

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Rhymes with ‘Blunt’

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:21, Monday, 25 September

Leftist Mayor Calls 911 On Peaceful Petitioners – Describes Them As “Far Right Wing” [More] That’s literally the First Amendment this she-Nazi tried to deploy the SS against. When I saw this last week my first thought was to do a FOIA and make her go on record– under penalty of perjury — to provide … Continue reading "Rhymes with ‘Blunt’"

That makes fair the question of those funding the Republicans for Ukraine website: “Who are these guys?” [More] It’s just another Astroturf venture exploiting a handful of useful idiots hooked on Kristol meth.

A Yes or No Question

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:33, Monday, 25 September

Mark W. Smith appreciates the directness.

We’re the Only Ones Pocketing Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:26, Monday, 25 September

FBI sued after allegedly losing hundreds of thousands in rare coins during raid [More] That’s what happens when thieving bastards are used to getting away with it. Finally, something I can agree with Jamie Raskin on. So what the hell’s the hold-up? [Via Michael G]

Lottery Winners for Totalitarian Overlords

by admin in The War on Guns at 16:06, Monday, 25 September

Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow, Niles Rogers, Bootsy Collins, and other famous musicians released a video under the banner of “Artist for Action to Prevent Gun Violence” in hopes of securing more gun control. [More] Pop musicians: Can there be a better group to take moral guidance from? YouTube viewers — the few they can attract … Continue reading "Lottery Winners for Totalitarian Overlords"

Quite a Made-Up Stir

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:38, Monday, 25 September

The Selling of America’s Most Controversial Gun [More] As long as we realize the controversy is manufactured… [Via bondmen]

A Conditioned Response

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:31, Monday, 25 September

“You think this juvenile [expletive] is gonna do some [expletive]? I’ll be out in 30 days, I’ll bet you. It’s just ah, [expletive] ah, hit-and-run — slap on the wrist.” [More] “…a lengthy criminal history in the juvenile system”…? I wonder how many others Democrat catch-and-release policies have emboldened this way… [Via bondmen]

No Fear for a Reason

by admin in The War on Guns at 15:44, Monday, 25 September

‘Hey, I heard there’s no cash bail, am I getting released?’ [More] I rest my case. How is it that Democrat voters don’t notice the same people releasing the predators are the same ones demanding disarmament? [Via bondmen]

San Tan Tactical Moving to Texas

by Matthew Moss in The Firearm Blog at 14:00, Monday, 25 September

San Tan Tactical Moving to TexasSan Tan Tactical have announced that they will be moving to Fort Worth, Texas in a move aimed at lowering costs and growing the company with a larger, more efficient facility. The move will see the company relocate from Chandler, Arizona. San Tan Tactical offer a range of ambidextrous AR-pattern rifles and pistols across their […]

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Saab Secures US AT4 and Carl Gustaf Ammunition Order

by Matthew Moss in The Firearm Blog at 13:00, Monday, 25 September

Saab Secures US AT4 and Carl Gustaf Ammunition OrderSaab have been awarded a fresh order for AT4 anti-armor systems and ammunition for the Carl Gustaf Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) worth $105 million. These systems will be utilised by the US Army, US Special Operations Command and the US Marine Corps. Building on earlier orders as part of an ‘indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity’ […]

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Trying That in a Small Town

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:59, Monday, 25 September

Lawlessness Spreads To Suburbia: Westport Man Carjacked In Own Garage [More] To everyone who believes “This could never happen here,” Sharon Tate probably figured she lived in a pretty safe neighborhood, too. [Via bondmen]

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:52, Monday, 25 September

According to witnesses, 39-year-old Larry Lawrence, who was a store employee, was in the process of placing groceries in the rear seat of a vehicle, where a dog was located. He then began to pet the dog. While occupied with the dog, a .22 rifle, also located in the rear seat of the vehicle, discharged … Continue reading "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished"

We’re the Only Ones Tight-Lipped Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:41, Monday, 25 September

Suspected killer Kevin Mason, 28, was mistakenly released from the Marion County Jail two days after he was arrested. The sheriff’s office was tight-lipped about it until about a week after he was accidently set free on Sept. 13. “Without speaking to the specifics of this case, I don’t know why you would wait for … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones Tight-Lipped Enough"

We’re the Only Ones Finalist Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:31, Monday, 25 September

Fulton DA investigator accidentally discharges firearm, shoots self at courthouse [More] We haven’t had a Lee Paige Award ceremony in a while… [Via Steve T]

Concord Hymn

by admin in The War on Guns at 14:05, Monday, 25 September

“The Hoedspruit Farmwatch volunteers blocked the roads outside of Hoedspruit with boulders after they were alerted of the attack. A skirmish, lasting about 20 minutes, ensued at one of the blockades between the robbers and the farmers, who were armed with pistols. The farmers managed to kill 4 of the robbers and wound 3. No … Continue reading "Concord Hymn"

Pack Lives Matter?

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:52, Monday, 25 September

For every life “saved”–and let’s be clear, almost all of the people “saved” were criminals who were engaging in life-threatening crimes–15 people died who would not have if BLM hadn’t destroyed our policing system. That’s quite an exchange rate. For every life saved by reducing policing 15 extra people were murdered by a non-police criminal. … Continue reading "Pack Lives Matter?"

Further Adventures in Baselessness

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:37, Monday, 25 September

Paxton said it didn’t make sense for the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals to dismiss over 900 cases of voter fraud and deny him the right to prosecute criminal matters. [More] Actually, it makes perfect sense. [Via Michael G]

That Settles It!

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:34, Monday, 25 September

Prestigious Science-Journal Article Tells Scientists to ‘Get Arrested’ to Save the Planet [More] And she’s got data to back that hypothesis up…? [Via Michael G]

Rejecting the Projectors

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:29, Monday, 25 September

Federal Court Chides Dem Activists: There’s Nothing Racist About Election Integrity Laws Like Florida’s [More] And there’s everything racist about Democrat rabble-rousers who say there is. [Via Michael G]

We’re the Only Ones Disrespectful Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:24, Monday, 25 September

Education Sec. Cardona: ‘I Don’t Have Too Much Respect’ for Parents Wanting a Say in Kids Education [More] That means he believes he’s impervious to personal consequences. Commanding a squad of imperial stormtroopers can do that to a morally weak and intellectually shallow man… [Via Michael G]

Survey SAYS…

by admin in The War on Guns at 13:05, Monday, 25 September

Biden trails Trump by 9 points in new poll [Watch] Democrat power interests are publicly sending a hint and hoping his faction takes it. [Via Jess]

The Reality of Modern Criminal Attacks

by Greg Ellifritz in Active Response Training at 12:46, Monday, 25 September

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by Tam in View From The Porch at 11:12, Monday, 25 September


Dad Joke CCLXXXXII

by Borepatch in Borepatch at 10:30, Monday, 25 September

What do you call an apologywritten in dots and dashes?

A remorse code.

We’re the Only Ones Breaking Up Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:33, Monday, 25 September

She was his ex? He was trying to commit her? Shades of cops being able to get red flag OKs! And they charged Mr. Clean with strangulation and official oppression? As an aside, Hollywood three-point landing tropes aside, you for the most part need a gun ladies, if you hope to have any chance against … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones Breaking Up Enough"

Magazine Cover

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:17, Monday, 25 September

Removable firearm magazines of all sizes are necessary components of semiautomatic firearms. Therefore, magazines come within the text of the constitutional declaration that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. [More] Judge Benitez had better stay healthy. Related UPDATE California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) launched a savage attack on a federal … Continue reading "Magazine Cover"

The Best Laid Schemes o’ Mice an’ Men

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:10, Monday, 25 September

This is what “We will not comply” looks like. Who wants to try it here? [Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones Ethical Enough

by admin in The War on Guns at 12:22, Monday, 25 September

Chief Ron Pumphrey said he had ethical objections to a speed limit order that he thinks was motivated by revenue. [More] Now there’s something you don’t see every day… [Via Brandon S]

Thinking Outside the Box

by admin in The War on Guns at 12:02, Monday, 25 September

President Trump, please announce that if you are elected in 2024, you will lead the fight to end all taxes on Social Security. Announce this fight will be your No. 1 priority. [More] It would certainly separate the Republicans from the RINOs… not to mention make “Boomers” the new “Asian” targets of resentment…

Let Bird Kids Fly

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:07, Monday, 25 September

Not all birds were born with wings. [More] This “Wait for it“ scene from Patriot, starting at @46 seconds in, made me laugh. I remember being a kid of around four, putting on a towel for a cape and jumping off a chair. Suffice it to say tall buildings were then off the agenda. This … Continue reading "Let Bird Kids Fly"

What’s with ‘Czar’ Again?

by admin in The War on Guns at 11:49, Monday, 25 September

Conservatives congratulate VP Harris for new role as gun czar after ‘bang up job with the border’ [More] How come they never call them führers? Jeez, is she sucking up to “community leaders” or what? Stick with what you know, I guess… And living free from gun violence is a right — of nonaggressors. That’s … Continue reading "What’s with ‘Czar’ Again?"

The Grappling Hook

by admin in The War on Guns at 10:58, Monday, 25 September

U.S. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, has grappled with record numbers of migrants attempting to cross illegally since he took office in 2021… [More] Oh no, he has not. He’s doing his treasonous bit for the plan. Democrats are going to keep it up until their hold on power is electorally incontestible. Good thing this has nothing … Continue reading "The Grappling Hook"

NY AG Seeks Supplemental Deposition From Willes Lee [More] There’s a lesson here about what we admit in writing coming back to bite us. Hunter Biden learned it. There’s also a legitimate question about where his head was at before being “demoted.” [Via RKB]

The Superhighway to Citizenship

by admin in The War on Guns at 12:35, Monday, 25 September

I’ve also directed my team to make a historic increase in the number of refugees admitted from Latin America. [More] Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority. [Via Andy M]

Tokarev Type 54: ChiCom Bring-Back Tok [Old School]

by James Slaughter in Recoil at 11:16, Monday, 25 September

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TFBTV Show Time coverage is BACK: We’re reporting from TriggrCon 2023 on TFBTV Show Time this week. Remember, that’s a separate channel from the TFBTV Main channel, so don’t forget to subscribe as we’ll be dropping 15-20 videos from TriggrCon 2023 on Show Time this week. We’ll also have a playlist for TriggrCon 2023 videos. […]

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PMAG Unload Hack: How To Empty A PMAG Fast

by Nicholas C in The Firearm Blog at 11:00, Monday, 25 September

I saw this video shared in a Facebook group and I had to try it myself. It is a PMAG unload hack that allows you to empty your PMAG quickly without shooting the rounds or manually removing each round. Magazines @ TFB: Springfield Armory Announces NEW 17-Round Hellcat Pro Magazine Leapers UTG AK Magazine Coming […]

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TFB Weekly Web Deals 64: More Guns Gear and Ammo

by Luke C. in The Firearm Blog at 09:00, Monday, 25 September

0011Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 64! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new or used guns, ammo to add to your reserves, or […]

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Tobi is Just a Prejudiced Bigot

by Joe in The View From North Central Idaho at 09:00, Monday, 25 September

Quote of the Day

Lmao gun nuts are always racists and sexists—also compensating for their tiny wieners, it is hilarious

Tobi Mordecai-Brown @KiutaweEX
Tweeted on September 9, 2023

It’s not only another Markley’s Law Monday, it is another science denier!

One has to wonder if Tobi believes all the men and women of color I have taught to shoot are also racist and sexist. A sample:

Automotif CDXI...

by Tam in View From The Porch at 09:22, Monday, 25 September


Here's a tasty 1964 Chevrolet Impala hardtop coupe in Tuxedo Black, southbound on College Avenue on a gorgeous first Sunday of fall.

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You can't be serious.

by Tam in View From The Porch at 09:04, Monday, 25 September

"Fellas, is it gay to make millions shilling beer and then bang Taylor Swift while wearing two Super Bowl rings?"
Man, the perverse incentives of the Culture War sure make peopl...

It got me to click, alright...

by Tam in View From The Porch at 07:09, Monday, 25 September

This was the blurb in the sidebar at the NYT this morning:



I chortled. "Well, that sure puts them one up on the average American voter."

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Modest home in Billings, Montana, where Gabriel (Gabe) Metcalf lives with his mother.

The controversial Gun Free School Zone case where Gabriel Metcalf has been in pre-trial detention for a month has a detention hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday morning, September 21, 2022.

Russel Hart, the federal public defender for Gabriel Metcalf, asked for the hearing citing new evidence which was not available at the first detention hearing. The hearing was held shortly after Gabriel's arrest by what appears to have been an ATF/Billings Police Task Force. The prosecuting attorney Assistant United States Attorney Thomas K. Godfrey had opposed the re-opening of the detention hearing, indicating Judge Cavan had sufficient information; that no significant new information was offered.

It is likely the hearing will have b...

Officers say they received a 911 call reporting a break-in involving two men wearing masks and dark clothing.

They say the son of the caller got a gun and fired on the suspects. One was hit and killed. The second suspect jumped a wall and took off in a gray sedan, according to the residents and officers.

A short time later, police got word of a reckless driver in a car matching the suspect vehicle near Tropicana Avenue and Jones Boulevard. That same car was involved in a crash with two other vehicles near Tropicana and Decatur Boulevard.

Officers say the driver of that car had a gunshot wound to his leg connecting him to the alleged break-in.

 

 

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The customer opened fire after two men broke in and tried to rob the establishment, police said. Authorities initially identified the shooter as an employee.

The two robbers, at least one of whom was armed and dropped his gun, fled the scene. The suspect who was hurt ended up in the parking lot of a nearby Northgate Market, where he was taken into custody by police officers and transported to a hospital. The other suspect managed to get away.

 

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LEVERS

by Mas in at 09:00, Monday, 25 September

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https://youtu.be/4AiH8gJePA4

The Stanley Bull-Dog revolver is an English-production revolver which is marked as being “Hill’s Patent”. The gun uses an interesting simultaneous ejection system similar to the Fagnus – which one assume was the subject of Hill’s aforementioned patent. The guns were made in a variety of configurations (blue, nickeled, various barrel lengths and calibers, etc).

Hill’s actual patent (number 3645 of 1878) is actually a provisional patent relating to the lockwork that turns the cylinder. In fact, the ejection system used on the guns was invented by a Belgian named Jean Mathieu Deprez-Joassart five years earlier in 1873. Deprez-Joassart did patent the mechanism, and Hill appears to have simply claimed the system as his own and convinced a British gunmaker to pay him royalties for guns made with it.

Thanks to Select Fire Weaponry of Waukesha, Wisconsin for loaning me this revolver to film.

Thanks also to Littleton.Be for use of photos of Deprez-Joassart revolvers – you can see their whole page on the man here:

https://littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20den/a%20depre...

Sometimes you just want a big cigar and a beer. The El Güegüense Toro Huaco from Foundation Cigars is a hefty 6 x 56 cigar that fills the bill. It's a great candidate to enjoy on a warm afternoon of sipping beers. The Nicaraguan puro has a Corojo 99 wrapper and binder, and the binder is a blend of Corojo 99 and Criollo 98 tobaccos. A chocolate brown wrapper is somewhat bumpy with the rough inner leaves seemingly trying to escape. Despite a rough appearance, the oily wrapper held everything together and the cigar performed without issue. This is a medium bodied cigar. A blend of cocoa, espresso, sweet chocolate, nuts, accented with along mild pepper spice combined for a complex and flavorful smoke. 

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Sounds like a grift to me--

by Midwest Chick in Non-Original Rants at 06:30, Monday, 25 September

I'm not sure if you all remember Ibram Kendi (born Ibram Rogers), who coined the term anti-racist and made big bucks off off the term, but was unable to define it when asked (pro-tip, in order to state or set forth the meaning of a word, the word in question should not be used---otherwise it's circular and dumb).

He got his own center at Boston University (Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s Center for Antiracist Research) that raked in millions and millions of dollars from outside donors.   Over $43 million, as a matter of fact.

The Center hasn't really managed to do much (two pretty crappy (IMO) research papers that were co-authored with outside academics).  Here's a thumbnail of the papers...

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Preparedness Notes for Monday — September 25, 2023

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:05, Monday, 25 September

On September 25th, 1777, Philadelphia, then the American capital, was occupied by British forces during the American Revolution. — On September 25th, 1789, the first Congress of the United States approved 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. — Today’s feature article is a review written by SurvivalBlog staff Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson.

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Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves, by Thomas Christianson

by Thomas Christianson in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:04, Monday, 25 September

Late last fall, I tested a pair of Showers Pass Crosspoint Wool-Blend Waterproof Knit Gloves. As the cool of autumn darkened into the cold of winter, I had the opportunity to test the gloves under a variety of weather conditions. I found the gloves to be ideal for cool, wet weather wear since they were able to keep my hands warm and dry even in chilly, driving rainstorms. They are now my go-to gloves for wet weather wear. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $50. At the time of this writing, they were on sale for $36.40 from www.showerspass.com. That …

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Recipe of the Week:  Winter Squash Soup

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:03, Monday, 25 September

The following recipe for Winter Squash Soup is from SurvivalBlog reader R.I.S..  It is best made with Butternut Squash. Ingredients 5 medium leeks (white part only), sliced 2 tablespoons butter 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash 4 cups chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1 green onion, thinly sliced Directions In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in the squash, broth, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly. In a blender, …

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Editor’s Introductory Note:  In place of our usual Monday column on Economics and Investing news items, we are re-posting, with permission, this insightful piece by Brandon Smith.  Both his Alt-Market.us site and his premium newsletter The Wild Bunch Dispatch are highly recommended. – JWR — Last month in the middle of the surreal “Bidenomics” hype I published an article titled ‘Nothing Is Over: Inflation Is About To Come Back With A Vengeance.’  I outlined the misconceptions surrounding CPI and how it is not an accurate model for the effects of inflation.  I also noted that the index had been manipulated …

The post Governments Start Calling For Price Controls – Rationing And CBDCs Come Next, by Brandon Smith appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com at 03:01, Monday, 25 September

“As government regulations grow slowly, we become used to the harness. Habit is a powerful force, and we no longer feel as intensely as we once would have [the] constriction of our liberties that would have been utterly intolerable a mere half century ago.” – Judge Robert Bork

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Predator hunting is as old as the need to keep the fox out of the chicken coop, but more and more people are beginning to embrace their roles in stewarding natural resources by trying predator hunting. My first post in predator hunting included getting the right gear and rifle set-up for the task. Next, in this series on “Predator Hunting Part #2,” it’s time to gain understanding of predators and how to find them and stop them. Let’s talk about getting out there and reducing the predators who want your chickens, or Bambi, for their midnight snacks. Here are more considerations for you to think about before heading out.

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Movember Men’s Health Charity Match 2023

by lokeuei in Gunbot! at 22:51, Sunday, 24 September

Shooting for a great cause! If you’re male, above 40, make sure you talk to your doctor about a PSA test. Prostate Cancer is a very survivable disease if you detect it early, and the test is super simple.

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