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Almost half of Democrats are gun owners and over half believe gun ownership is necessary. It is one of the greatest disconnects of either party with their membership. While Democrats have found a winning issue on abortion in recent elections, it represents a growing separation on one of the other key issues in this election. President Biden has pursued some of the most aggressively anti-gun policies of any president.

Jonathan Turley
November 22, 2023
New Polling Shows a Majority of American Households Own Guns and Support Gun Rights

Nice. But the politicians need to feel the pain for infringing upon the specific enumerated rights. A good case can be made that the politicians respecting our rights are unable to get enough votes to overcome the margin of fraud.

Still, if things ever get too oppressive it is better to have more gun owners than fewer.

"In 1942, Norman Lear signed up to fight the fascists. He served as a radio operator and gunner in a B-17 bomber named “Umbriago” by its crew, after a catchphrase of the comedian Jimmy Durante. As Lear watched bombs spill out of the plane’s belly over Germany, he said in a 2021 interview with the Yiddish Book Center, his attitude was “Screw ’em.” But there was also a complicating empathy: “I remember thinking, imagining a table of family, of Germans, sitting around the table as the bombs dropped.”"

I'm so sorry.  Rest in peace and ride in glory.

It is December 7, Pearl Harbor day.  There remain many timeless lessons of preparedness from this pivotal historical event.  One of those many is, keep monitoring your radar and when there is a blip thereon, don’t ignore it. Another is one we’ve seen repeated of late. Consider the 2022 invasion of the Ukraine, when that […]

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In the midst of a hectic weak with no chance for a cigar, so as a tonic I'm reflecting on a restful Sunday afternoon. Last Sunday after Mass and a delicious brunch, I tackled a purge of the "junk drawer" in my dresser. (You know the one.) After helping with some outdoor Christmas decorating I felt the day slipping away so I declared an end to chores. Offering to make Colleen a cappuccino helped to sway her as well.

Gun turn-in events are labeled with the Orwellian term "buyback". They are not "buybacks". You cannot "buyback" items you never owned before.

The El Paso gun turn-in event was held on October 28, 2023. It was scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. It started about 10 minutes early in Ascarate park. The money for the event came from the American Rescue Plan, where the Biden administration created 1.5 trillion dollars out of totally recyclable electrons. The politicians who received the money have to find a way to spend it. Gun turn-in events are a way to expend money. KVIA.com reported significant money had been handed out by 10 a.m. From kvia.com:

According to El Paso County Commissioner Carlos Leon, $60,000 worth of gift cards were made available by the cou...

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - An investigation into a double fatal shooting is underway in Bladen County, according to a release from the sheriff’s office.

The victims have been identified as 57-year-old Enrique Sanchez Rodriquez Sr. and his daughter, 35-year-old Sandra Sanchez, who both lived in the Elizabethtown area.

According to a representative with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, units responded just after 4 a.m. to Governors Estate Drive, near Dublin.

During a family gathering, Rodriquez allegedly shot his daughter, Sanchez. Another person stepped in, and Rodriquez ended up also being shot.

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The Homicide Unit determined Gutierrez-Torres tried to break into a home by kicking in the front door.

"The homeowner, in an act of self-defense, shot Gutierrez-Torres." police said,

The homeowner was interviewed by homicide detectives before being released.

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I just finished the book Be a Hero.  It was a very good book, full of useful information about how to successfully survive an active killer attack.  There was one section, however, with which I profoundly disagree.  The authors talk about setting off fire alarms, breaking bottles full of slippery liquids in hallways, and activating building sprinkler systems to slow the killer’s progress.  The book actually states:

On December 7, 1972, American astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan commanded the last crewed flight to the Moon, effectively ending the Apollo program. — On this day in 1941, Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, precipitating the entry of the United States into World War II. — On the very same day, Adolf Hitler issued his Night and Fog Decree, a secret order for the arrest and execution of “persons endangering German security.” — An important Reminder:  TODAY, December 7th, 2023 is the deadline for comments …

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My favorite everyday carry (EDC) knife is actually a multi-tool: the Leatherman Skeletool. I like the convenience of carrying a combination tool that includes a pair of pliers and several screwdrivers with, as well as a blade. I first acquired the Skeletool in 2021, and reviewed it in an article published in SurvivalBlog at that time. I have never been fully satisfied with the part-plain/part-serrated combi blade that came with my Skeletool. This is a matter of personal preference, but I like fully plain blades on my EDC knives more than combi blades. I know that there are some situations …

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SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, a retrospect look at Winter Storm Elliott. FERC Report on Winter Storm Elliott Several readers sent us the link to this troubling report from the Federal Energy Regulatory …

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“The people cannot be all, and always well informed. The part which is wrong will be discontented in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive.” – Thomas Jefferson

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Have you ever been curious about what car thieves are actually looking for when they choose a car to steal? Is it by color, make, model, or year? Is it by location, time of day or even time of year? I really had a great time diving into this subject and I think you will be surprised about what I found out! 

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Let’s set the stage. You hop in your car and head to the grocery store. You park in the middle of the lot, close to one of the “cart return” areas. You lock your car and off you go. You return 30 minutes later AND YOUR CAR IS GONE! Why you?? 

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The refusal of an arts festival committee in Williamsburg, Virginia to allow a scheduled lighting of a menorah for Chanukah on Saturday is an affront to the very existence of that city. And to liberty, not just to the Jews who have been told that “we don’t have to honor commitments to Jews” by the organizers. But there is more to it.

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Anderson Manufacturing has been upping its game lately. Once known as one of, if not the cheapest AR maker on the scene, they have branched out to new product lines and noticeably improved their quality control. I recently reviewed their A4 Short Rifle, essentially an M-16A4 clone but with an 18” barrel. Well, that kind […]

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For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of another Cabot Guns masterpiece, the Veritas & Aequitas 1911 pistol. This one-of-one custom-commissioned pistol was two years in the making. The words Veritas (truth) and Aequitas (justice) are engraved on the sides of the slide which along with the frame is made of stainless Damascus steel. Like […]

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It is pretty rare nowadays that a firearm manufacturer surprises me anymore. Some revolver companies will yell, “Look! We put a rail on ours so now you can add a red dot!” Well, we have been clamoring for more red dot ready revolvers for years. No surprise here because my preferred pronouns are accept/red dots. […]

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But “Come on down, and you’re on your own” is what the Farmington Police Department, New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, and the “real reporters” at The Journal consider “gun safety,” and that’s what they’re urging everyone to take part in? And if someone gets hurt or worse due to this deliberately indifferent incentivized ignorance, … Continue reading "New Mexico Gun ‘Buyback’ an Exercise in Contradictions"

President Of LGBTQ Advocate Group Says Women Should ‘Learn To Lose Gracefully’ To Trans Competitors [More] That there aren’t raging calls for her head show the gaslighting of the type that bought into the feminazi lie is damn near complete. Anybody know if the preferential treatment of women-owned businesses in military contracts is being exploited? … Continue reading "Useful Idiots Transitioned to Useless Eaters"

Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in supporting the state of California’s efforts to restrict the capacity of firearms magazines within its borders. [More] Time was, exploiting the mentally challenged was frowned upon and considered cruel. [Via Mike F]

Senate Republicans block assault weapons ban, background checks bill [More] WarOnGuns has obtained exclusive footage of Chuck Schumer’s response: [Via Jess]

Probably the most significant bolt action rifle release by Steyr Arms this year was the Scout II, the updated version of the Steyr Scout rifle. However, besides the Scout II, Steyr Arms introduced a couple of other bolt action rifle products – a new version of the Monobloc rifle called Monobloc Compact and a completely […]

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The new Extar EP9 Carbine is a familiar platform, adding a stock and longer barrel to the old EP9 large-frame semi-auto pistol.

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It’s been a week full of 2A news so we’re having an ACP Round Table to sort it all out.  In this episode, Erin and Weer’d are joined by Oddball and David to discuss:

• The Washington Post story which showed victims of gun violence isn’t going the way WaPo expected;
• OnePULSE, the organization that was trying to turn Pulse Nightclub into a memorial for the shooting victims, has disbanded;
• New York has dropped the gun charge against Councilwoman Vernikov for carrying a pistol at a protest;
• The courts have ruled against three gun licensing laws: the ATF’s pistol brace ban, Oregon’s Measure 114, and Maryland’s handgun ownership license;
• The Tennessee ERPO bill is officially dead from lack of support;
• The Louisville Bank shooter’s police report is now public, and he was motivated by gun control;
• and to no one’s surprise, the ATF has declared ownership of “Solvent Traps” to be a crime.

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• Erin and Weer’d discuss:
  • the linguistic sleight of hand that is the term “Gun Death”;
  • the Washington Post’s decision to run photos of dead bodies to push gun control
• Erin continues her interview with Annette Evans of On Her Own with some safety tips and product reviews;
• and David talks about some gift ideas for the gun-lover in your household now that the holiday season is here.

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St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra, d. 6 December 345 or 352

St. Nicholas was reportedly born in the city of Patara in Lycia in Asia Minor, heir to a wealthy family. He succeeded an uncle as bishop of Myra.

Nicholas left behind a legend of secret acts of benevolence and miracles (in Greek, he is spoken of as “Nikolaos o Thaumaturgos” — Nicholas the Wonder-Worker).

One of the saint’s prominent legends asserts that, in a time of famine, he foiled the crime of Fourth Century Sweeney Todd, an evil butcher who kidnapped and murdered three children, intending to market their remains as ham. St. Nicholas not only exposed the murder, but healed and resurrected the children intact.

Nicholas is also renowned for providing do...

Maryland AG asks entire 4th Circuit to re-hear handgun licensing case [More] Mark W. Smith explains. [Via Jess]

Kendi: White People Can’t Connect to Humanity [More] Here’s an example of more advanced people connecting with theirs against the melanin-challenged. [Via Michael G]

Jim Jordan Claims Fulton County DA Fani Willis Colluded With J6 Committee to Indict Trump [More] Forget “the revelation could have profound implications on the perception of the legitimacy of the efforts to prosecute Trump.” We all know it’s a poltical kangaroo court. What are they going to DO to her for refusal to comply? … Continue reading "Bombshell or Bangsnap?"

Except when the cultual Marxists say not to. [More] We’ve seen this tactic of “disappearing” inconvenient past advocacy before. [Via Michael G]

GRNC ANNUAL MEETING & GET TOGETHER [More] This Saturday…

Wow, the A.G. may have bitten off more than he can chew in Cowlitz, County. [Watch] Make him choke on it.

Gee, I wonder why…

Venezuela orders state companies to exploit oil and gas mines in Guyana territory [More] and: Number of gun owners in Guyana highest in the English speaking Caribbean [More] ¿Cómo se Dice ‘F… A….. F… O..’ en Español? [Via Steven H]

Polls reveal most Americans favor laws limiting the capacity of firearms magazines to 10 rounds, and the New York Times reports that several generally pro-gun federal legislators have expressed support for such legislation. [More] I read that and my immediate thought was “Who?” and to go kick some Vichycon @$$. So to prove that he … Continue reading "Seriously?"

St. Louis officer shortage surpasses 300 as top cop hauls in $275k [More] Robert and Kenneth want to know what the problem is, with their leadership resulting in top marks. [Via bondmen]

According to MappingPoliceViolence.org, a data research website that keeps track of police killings, so far this year 3.78 people are killed by police per million. That ranks us in third place of all 50 states, behind Colorado and Montana. [More] So Michelle is going for the gold? [Via bondmen]

The Supreme Court of the United States received and docketed an emergency application seeking an injunction against enforcement of Illinois’ “assault weapons” ban while the appeal process is ongoing. [More] Our story thus far… [Via bondmen]

NRA has done something good, so it won’t hurt us to recognize that. Spreading this video far and wide can help promote RKBA and challenge prohibitionist lies. That includes throwing it in the faces of gun-grabbing Democrats in reply to their idiotic social media posts. It needs to be followed up with a strong “Now … Continue reading "The Other Women"

Interesting article about the National Radio Quiet Zone in Green Bank, West Virginia:

"As we exited the observatory’s parking lot, the truck’s computer monitor started bleeping angrily. Before we reached the main road, we picked up 13 wireless signals. Within a half mile, we found 66 signals. Niday’s gadgetry was going berserk. But instead of jumping out of the truck to ticket Wi-Fi offenders, he simply took note of the sources of radio noise and kept driving, unfazed.

Within five miles, we tallied more than 200 signals, some coming from the homes of staff living on the observatory’s own property—a blatant violation of the facility’s regulations.

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A house across the street from the observatory had Wi-Fi with the network name “Screw you NRAO,” an unsubtle middle finger to the observatory’s calls for quiet."

After yesterday’s premature celebration, WarOnGuns Correspondent Andy M wanted to add further documentation that Jeanine Pirro ain’t quite the pro-gun pal she’s posturing as. From the Newsraper of Record: ”This was apparently a munitions factory,” Mrs. Pirro said. ”The defendant, a machinist by trade, was making his own weapons.” Andy writes: I know you’re not … Continue reading "Judging Jeanine"

Three months ago the New Mexico governor announced a 30-day ban on citizens’ right to carry a concealed firearm in Albuquerque and the county that Albuquerque sits in. What did the Justice Department do when the governor did that unconstitutional order? What did the DOJ do in response to that unconstitutional action from the governor … Continue reading "Carrying on a Tradition"

‘Dictator’ Trump warnings spook America [More] Then again, the guy only has his mouth to blame. You can’t go around saying stupid $h!+ and not expect your enemies to use it against you.

‘I love you Joe Biden:’ Migrant thanks POTUS after crossing illegally in Arizona [More] What’s with Faux News being afraid to call them what they are? And guess how he plans to vote once the plan comes together. Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority.

LAWYER DEFENDED CRIMINALS!!! [More] No agenda there…

FBI Director says U.S. is facing highest risk of attack in YEARS: Chris Wray says there are ‘blinking lights everywhere’ and warns terrorists will ‘exploit’ the southern border [More] Is that where they expect the “greatest threat” to attack?

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Savage Arms have introduced another Accu product line – a new suppressor series called AccuCan. The AccuCan family of suppressors currently has three members – AC338, AC30 and AC22. The numbers in the model names indicate the calibers each of these suppressors is designed for. All three Savage cans are serviceable direct thread suppressors with […]

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In this episode of TFBTV, Luke C (@BallisticAviation) dives into the Springfield Model 2020 Rimfire Target Rifle, chambered in 22LR. Released in the early summer of 2023, the Model 2020 Rimfire is the first offering that Springfield has made in the rimfire category in a long time and they’re claiming that in the hands of a […]

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I was thinking that Russians would now know that is what Ukrainians are capable of.

Let them sit at home and be afraid.

Vyacheslav Kovalskiy
December 4, 2023
Ukrainian Sniper Breaks Cover to Claim World-Record Hit of More Than 2 Miles

Via email from pkoning.

Yes, there was more than a little luck involved. But he and is spotter made a lot of their own luck too. Awesome shooting.

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Kovalskiy’s shot hit around 12,470 feet, around a third longer than the Golden Gate Bridge. That distance would break a record of 11,600 feet set in 2017 by a member of the Canadian Special Forces in Iraq.

The 58-year-old former businessman’s journey to martial mythology started just before day break on Nov. 18, when he and his spotter, a partner who calculates distance, wind speed and other variables, set up positions across the river from a Russian military base in the Kherso...

 Some questions in comments.

KurtP asks:

Do people even play Cribbage anymore?

One of the YouTube channels I watch is Smarter Every Day.  This guy got to take a ride on a US submarine, and he reported that among other things, sailors play a great deal of cribbage. 

Paul asks:

How do you feel about partnering with an ammo sponsor?

I've done that in the past, and I'd feel great about it. My email address is in the About Me section in the right sidebar. 

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The Makarov, designed by Nikolay Makarov, was the Soviet Union’s new post-WW2 handgun. The whole Soviet small arms suite was changed in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and the Makarov was intended to address a number of concerns with the TT33 Tokarev pistols. The Tokarev was a relatively challenging pistol to shoot, with its potent 7.62x25mm cartridge. It was also associated with a lot of accidental discharges, as it had no mnaul safety besides a half-cock notch in the hammer. The new pistol needed to be small, lighter, easier to use, and safer. In addition, with the replacement of the PPSh and PPS submachine guns with the new Kalashnikov, the pist...

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Cinnamon Bear shot with Taurus Tracker in .45 Long Colt, 250 gr Jacketed Hollow point bullets.

In 2005, Travis Newman was archery hunting in Washington state. He had drawn a archery elk tag for the Blue Mountains near Walla Walla. Late in the evening of the 20th of September, he was on a familiar elk trail. As he came around a corner, he thought: "I don't remember seeing that stump before".  The "stump" transformed itself into a big bear coming at him full bore, furiously chomping its jaws. Travis thought the bear would bluff, took a step back, and speed drew his Taurus Tracker .45 Colt from a cross body holster made by Uncle Mike. The revolver was loaded with Remington 250 grain jacketed hollow points.

MANSFIELD, OH - Mansfield Police are investigating an early Saturday morning shooting death that occurred at 29 Minerva Avenue in Mansfield.

Officers responded at about 4:11 a.m. Saturday after a male subject called the police to advise he had just shot another male who was wielding a knife. 

Jervon King, 30, was located inside a bedroom and pronounced deceased at 4:26 a.m. by the Richland County Coroner's Office.

A resident on Minerva, a short street that runs between South Main Street and Hammond Avenue in the heart of Mansfield, said his son was awoken around 4:00 a.m. possibly by a gunshot.

The Richland County Coroner's Office will be sending the victim for an autopsy as this is an ongoing investigation.

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 A Colorado school emphasized the separation of boys and girls on a school trip.  Documentation included chaperones, boys and girls being housed on separate floors in hotels, and no visits because boys and girls.

But apparently this separation didn't include a boy who identified as a girl.  An 11 year old girl was put in the awkward position of having to blow the whistle when she found that she was going to have to share a bed with a boy.  She notified her mother, who was also on the trip, and the can was kicked down the road because the boy was moved into another room with another girl.

And of course the school district marginalized the girl:

“Throughout the entire evening, K.E.M.’s privacy and feelings were always the primary concern of JCPS employees,” the letter said. “After JCPS disregarded D.W.’s privacy and the Waileses’ parental rights, JCPS then silenced D.W., thus infringing on her freedom of speech, when a JCPS teacher told the three girls that they were not allowed to tell anyon...

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Today is the birthday of pilot Dominic Salvatore “Don” Gentile.  (December 6, 1920 – January 28, 1951).  He was a World War II RAF and USAAF pilot who achieved fame as he came close to surpassing Eddie Rickenbacker‘s World War I record of 26 downed aircraft. He later served in the post-war U.S. Air Force. His birthday was coincidentally on the same day as fellow fighter pilot George Frederick Beurling, who was born one year earlier: December 6, 1920. — Sad news!  By way of Steve Quayle’s site, I just heard of the passing of my dear friend, Bob Griswold.  …

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There are three types of people when it comes to luffah sponges: those who have no idea what they are, those who know what they are but think they’re for the kind of ladies who frequent health spas, and those who know they’re one of nature’s best all-around cleaning tools and natural scrub brushes. I’ve personally progressed through all three stages, and hopefully this article can get you straight to stage three. In a grid-down world, after all our sponges and scrub brushes have worn out, luffah sponges can take their place. They can also do the same before the …

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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. — New York Retailers Blast Gov. Hochul After Losing $4.4 Billion to Theft Last Year. o  o  o SaraSue sent us this snippet: “Busy, busy, busy.  I have sold some dairy cows who needed pregnancy checks, disease testing, and a health certificate from the vet in order to move out of state.  One …

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“The country life is to be preferred, for there we see the works of God.” – William Penn

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As we roll into December, gift ideas can sometimes be hard to come by. Rogue Preparedness helps us prepare for the holidays with this great list of gift ideas for preppers. ~ The Editors

You don’t have to wait until the holiday season or a birthday to give a gift. When it comes to thinking of others, we should be doing it all year long! Also, a gift doesn’t have to be an item, it could be an experience or education. I’ll give some suggestions below.

Freedom in the 50 States

1    New Hampshire
2    Florida
3    South Dakota
4    Nevada
5    Arizona
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14    Idaho
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37    Washington
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46    Oregon
47    New Jersey
48    California
49    Hawaii
50    New York

See also The American Voter’s Flight to Freedom

Washington has some advantages but I would rather be in Idaho. Washington seems to want to oppress their citizens just for the meanness of it and in total spite of the state and Federal Constitutions..

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The days of the old “levels” of body armor are coming to an end. Finally, the National Institute of Justice released their long-awaited new armor classification guide. Let’s take a look at NIJ 0101.07 and NIJ 0123.00 to see what the new ratings look like.  Body Armor Articles @ TFB: New Rifle-Rated Plates for Women […]

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Photo Of The Day – where it seems that we’re the intended targets. Beware of incoming fire! Lance Corporal Emmanuel J. Pierre, rifleman, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, engages his target at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov 13, 2023. The Marines rehearsed for a live-fire stagnant squad-level attack, with heavy equipment employment and executed live-fire […]

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Before we get started I’d like to point out as of right now this is purely speculation based off of what we’re seeing currently in the market. A few days ago at the start of December, Vista Outdoors, the principal owner of several popular brands of ammunition, powders, and primers, announced a price increase due […]

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ABC7 Amarillo has pictures of Aurora.  We have cloudy skies 

Liz Cheney, once a rising leader in the GOP who has become a crusader against Donald Trump, says she may soon be ready to forge a new third party − or even run for president with one in 2024. [More] Right. The stupid b!+ch couldn’t even retain her congressional seat. And she doesn’t realize that … Continue reading "A Terminal Case of TDS"

One of the most popular brands of firearm (and bicycle) tools on the market has added a new option to its already extensive lineup of handy tools. Fix It Sticks has just announced the introduction of its new Hardcase Rifle and Optics toolkit which combines tools you’ll need to properly setup a rifle or fine-tune […]

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Magpul has a new, affordable stock for the standard Ruger 10/22. The new MOE X-22 stock adds the features we have come to expect from Magpul to the run-of-the-mill 10/22. It is a whole lot of stock for under $70. Magpul @ TFB: TFB Review: Magpul DAKA V800 GRID Organizer – Initial Impressions New DAKA […]

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SAF, GOA, and California Rifle and Pistol are bringing suit challenging California's carry permit procedures, in terms of delay and cost, and unavailability to non-residents. Sounds like they did a very good job of picking plaintiffs!

I have previously denied the existence of a Gun Culture 3.0, but a couple of recent Open Source Defense posts could convince me to soften my stance on this (OSD 249: The Eras Tour and OSD 250: A Very Particular Set of Skills).

They don’t use the language of “Gun Culture 3.0,” but it is implied in the passage quoted below when they note that Gun Culture 2.0 “ran through the early 21st century” (ran = past tense).

In the conclusion to my most recent comprehensive article on Gun Culture 2.0 (which they graciously cite), I speculate about some possible future evolutions of gun culture. The one OSD points to is not among them, which doesn...

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has emerged as a prolific contributor to Democratic and anti-Trump initiatives, putting him in the same league as left-wing billionaire George Soros, according to a new report by Restoration of America. [More] It doesn’t look like a standard tumbrel will carry that load. [Via bondmen]

Subtle Like a Brick Through a Window – CIA Outlet Approves Donald Trump Assassination [More] And we all know Trump is an avatar. WaPo approves of that, too. [Via bondmen]

Defying presidents and Congress, the ATF, DEA, FBI and U.S. Marshals shroud their shootings in secrecy – Despite nearly 30 years of demands for transparency, the DOJ’s law enforcement agencies release little data about whom they shoot, why and when, and they rarely use body cameras. [More] They could tell us but then they’d have … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones Hush-Hush Enough"

Expired gift cards were accidentally handed out during Saturday’s gun turn-in at St. Sabina Church, Chicago police said. [More] Yeah, turn in your guns to idiots who can’t even keep track of cards. Same old Snuffy… [Via Steve T]

Dick Durbin Lets Cat Out of Bag on Bill Allowing Illegal Aliens Into Military [More] What will they swear an oath to? Besides, it’s been tried: To defend against the increasing threats to the empire, the government began to recruit mercenaries, foreign soldiers who fought for money. While mercenaries would accept lower pay than Romans, … Continue reading "Who Needs Blue Helmets When We’ve Got Democrats?"

Two of the plaintiffs in the case are led by Sister Judy Byron, an anti-gun activist who recently participated in drafting a statement from the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, where “investors representing $634 billion in assets” called for pressure on gun manufacturers and companies associated with them “to review their operations, supply chains and … Continue reading "Rope-Buying Communists"

From an email discussion amongst the Ramsey. A. Bear Society, a “small cadre” that includes me in their discourse: We’re gonna need a bigger range…

Already, calling a pedophile a “pedophile” might get you into a legal mess in moonbattery-addled Holland, where prominent LGBT activist and former MP Sidney Smeets has launched defamation claims… [More] So I suppose calling him a disgusting f***ing pervert would be actionable…? [Via Michael G]

HAPPENING NOW🚨 Large groups of migrants , mostly Chinese national men crossing illegally through open gaps on the border wall in Jacumba Hot Springs [More] And they all look fit enough to form the first Durbin Division! [Via bondmen]

Is This the Owner of the Home That Exploded in Northern Virginia Last Night? [More] One of these days we’re going to have us a perp who matches the profile… [Via Michael G]

Across all generations, food and water was the most commonly bought prepping item and 20 percent of Gen-Z preppers purchased toilet paper. [More] I’m sure some who bought ammo will be glad to hear that. They’re not really prepared, are they? [Via bondmen]

Former U.S. Capitol Police Lieutenant Tarik Johnson, who was present at the Capitol on that day, has been challenging the government narrative on the incident and has indicated that the authorities on the ground were ill-prepared for what happened. Now, he indicated that he would be releasing audio recordings that could further blow up the … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones Sounding Off Enough"

“I’m not thrilled that I have to do this.” [More] Don’t tell ME… Tell Her. [Via Andy M]

Hamas’ spoils of war? Terror group’s associates are accused of making more than $900 MILLION by shorting shares in Israel’s biggest bank weeks before October 7 massacre [More] Like Smedley said… Hey, you’re either an asset or a liability… [Via bondmen]

Donations to OFF’s Political Action Committee may qualify for a tax credit of up to $100.00. That’s not a “deduction,” it’s better. Yes, you may be able to knock up to $100.00 off your Oregon tax bill and instead put it towards supporting good candidates in the coming election. [More] Who will help them plant … Continue reading "To Their Credit"

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Gun ownership EXPLODES in America [Watch] And who better to celebrate a happy ending with than Judge Jeanine? Well, let’s not start … quite yet. [Via Jess]

This week, I will put the Assault Weapons Ban on the Senate floor. [More] What, is this Democrats whoring for headlines week…? Question: Say the GOP blows ’24 or the election is stolen again, SCOTUS gets stacked, and this power pervert’s nocturnal emission comes true. Then say just 3% of us, and pray that’s all … Continue reading "A Tale Told by an Idiot, Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing"

What Mao meant was only the Communist party should be allowed to have guns. For a Marxist revolution to succeed, the people must be disarmed. [More] “¿Armas para Que?“ right? These irresponsible grinning morons don’t won’t have a clue until it’s too late.

Sen. Gillibrand said Monday that new federal gun legislation has allowed authorities to prosecute hundreds of gun traffickers. [More] Is it out of line to ask what “allows” the legislation? Here’s the tax-funded propaganda the “real reporter” parroted from. And here’s the “report,” which on first glance appears to unintentionally confirm John Lott’s conclusions that … Continue reading "Just Like She Knows What She’s Talking About"

“The Fifth District’s ruling is a victory for The Buckeye Institute and its clients, and all residents of Columbus who want to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms. The ruling means Judge Gormley’s preliminary injunction barring the city from enforcing its unlawful gun magazine ban stands and that our clients will have their day … Continue reading "Wrong Things on Trial"

“I told the bomb disposal unit ‘we’re not leaving the house, we’re staying here. If it goes up, we’re going to go up with it’.” [More] A fitting epitaph for the whole damn kingdom… [Via Steve T]

HUGE ANTI-GUN ERROR ON BUMPSTOCK BAN [More] Democrats introducing a bump stock law effectively concedes ATF has no legitimate authority to ban them. Truth be known, neither do they. [Via Jess]

Denial of reality is a new lifestyle for those emerging from the Newthink mills of public education. [More] This comment left under my latest AmmoLand article is concise and insightful, and well worth the moment of your time it will take to read the whole thing. Realizing this is a critical part of a plan, … Continue reading "Thought Blockers"

Question: Are Republicans sure they want Biden out of the way in the ’24 election or are they setting us up for a Pyrrhic victory?

Visit your public libraries and request them: These books are expensive, but they are being purchased in libraries all over the world but few in the US. Why? Instead they are buying politically correct, feel-good and worthless books. Call your public library or better go there, visit them, request these books loaded with the information … Continue reading "Book ’em, Danno!"

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff and California Attorney General Rob Bonta challenging the constitutionality of carry permit issuance policies and laws that make it difficult, if not impossible, for citizens to obtain permits. Joining SAF are the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of … Continue reading "Standing Up to Thugs"

Additive Manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D Printing, is becoming increasingly mainstream in the production of firearms components and accessories. We’ve already seen commercial attempts at manufacturing polymer 3D-printed suppressors and now, thanks to Forerunner 3D Printing, we can see how 3D-printed nylon survives a couple of hundreds of rimfire rounds. More 3D Printed Silencers […]

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Springfield Armory’s expansive line of Hellcat models has a new bundle option. This Sportsman’s Warehouse exclusive Hellcat Pro model adds several accessories from Viridian. One unique new item in that bundle is the Viridian CTL light, which has not been seen previously. Springfield Armory @ TFB: 3 FREE Mags & Range Bag! Springfield Armory Gear […]

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If you look at the Founding era dictionaries SCOTUS in Heller used to define the 2A terms, and then you look at the definition of “to infringe” in those same dictionaries… the phrase means “to hinder or destroy.” Given that definition of “to infringe” from Samuel Johnson/Noah Webster (both founding era lexicographers, i.e., dictionary makers), ask yourself this….. does restricting or banning the ability to acquire an “arm” constitute something that would “hinder” the “right to keep and bear arms”? Obviously yes because any restrictions on the ability to ACQUIRE AN ARM necessarily HINDERS our ability to keep and bear arms. Thus, restrictions, bans or limitations on the right to acquire arms (ghost gun rules, home-made gun rules, waiting periods, etc.), are an hindrance and thus constitute an INFRINGEMENT

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Most cops of my acquaintance are pretty religious devotees of carrying a backup gun. An IMPD officer who I've known for years and have trained with in the past is alive today because he carries a backup gun and has trained to proficiency in its deployment and use.

The Queen Of The World and I have taken another lap around the sun.  She's my brown-eyed girl.

Lion shot in Wisconsin by Ben Karash, Photo Courtesy Wisconsin DNR via Outdoorlife.com 

On November 11, at about 3:45 in the afternoon, Ben Karash shot a mountain lion which was stalking him in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Karash was belted into his tree stand, hunting deer.  He saw the lion coming closer, from about 40 yards out. He shouted. He waved his arms. The lion knew he was there. The lion knew he was not a deer. The lion kept moving closer.

Have you ever watched a house cat stalk a bird? Mountain lions stalk their prey in a similar fashion.

This correspondent was able to talk to Tom Bilski, the District Attorney of Buffalo County. Tom was wonderfully open and transparent about what had happened. In current years, people think the purpose of a prosecutor is to prosecute crimes. No. The purpose of a prosecutor is to see justice done. It is equa...

SANFORD (WGME) -- The Sanford Police Department says a male with a knife was shot Friday after a confrontation with a food truck owner.

Police say the shooting happened around 3:52 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Lebanon Street.

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Juan Acevedo, 35, of Knightdale, was transported to WakeMed with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. 

Investigators said the homeowner shot Acevedo, who according to police was trying to break inside the home. According to police, the homeowner is a legal gun owner and gave "repeated verbal warnings" before firing his weapon at Acevedo.

No charges have been filed against the homeowner.

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 It seems that there is a place in the South China Sea, a small reef that only has elevation at low tide, a place called Second Thomas Shoal, that is claimed by the Philippines, who has run a retired US Navy ship aground  and stationed a small contingent on board to bolster their claim. 

China also claims this spot, and has been harassing supply runs to the Philipine contingent.  The US Navy recently paid a visit to their brethren on the reef, I'm sure to swap supplies, tell sea stories, and play cribbage.

China took offense, saying that the US Navy has illegally intruded into its territorial water. Yeah, right.

On December 5, 1933 the nightmare of Prohibition finally came to an end. Utah became the 36th state to formally ratified the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution. The 18th Amendment which had unsuccessfully attempted to ban alcohol in the United State was officially repealed.

 Getting out the popcorn for this stuff.

The subject of “genital preferences” is the latest debate in the LGBTQ community, with some tweeting that it is “transphobic” when a cisgender person does not want to date or is not attracted to a transgender man or woman. 

But wait, there's more.  See it's not just regular men and women getting the transphobic label--it's gays and lesbians as well because they generally don't want to date someone who's playing dress-up either.

 Rosetta said in her interview with Campus Reform that a split in the LGBTQ community might be necessary given that the issues of the transgender and nonbinary communities seem to diverge from those who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual. 

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December 5, 1890, Director Fritz Lang—whose films, dealing with fate and man’s inevitable working out of his destiny, are considered masterpieces of visual composition—was born in Vienna. He is best known for the 1927 film Metropolis. — On December 5, 1952, a lethal smog began blanketing London, causing thousands of deaths; the incident prompted passage of the Clean Air Act. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 110 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off …

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With the current geopolitical situation in the world, I find myself pondering: “What else do I need to do to be better prepared?”   For someone who has been preparing for about four decades, and lives on a small homestead, this is a hard question.  I could stay the normal course and just add a bucket of rice here and a box of ammo there, but times are far from normal and my thoughts are that we should be thinking like today will be our last day to shore up our preps.  Through the course of decades of prepping, I have …

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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 the Yellowstone Geothermal Hot Spot. (See the Region-Wide section.) Region-Wide “Geological hazards” lurking below Yellowstone National Park, data show. (Thanks to reader C.B. for the link.)  Here is a quote: “Advanced geological surface mapping — a process that charts topography in a …

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“You can identify me as the freedom or the liberty candidate or the limited government candidate.”  – Matt Rosendale

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Since I first became involved in the firearms industry, I’ve heard numerous stories about men coercing women into using revolvers for personal protection. There are complaints about a husband purchasing his wife a small revolver or the man at the firearms counter saying, “Well, little lady, what you need is a nice revolver.” Now, bear with me; I want to convince you of the validity of some people choosing revolvers for personal protection and a way to set them up for success. 

The Queen Of The World and I watched Scrooged, the 1988 Bill Murray Christmas flick.  It's a quite fun film but it has a fair amount of depth as well - not to mention an all-star cast including Robert Mitchum, John Houseman, and Carol Kane among others.

And the "among others" was the fun part of watching.  You see, the ghostly taxi driver (Ghost of Christmas Past) is played by David Johansen, a.k.a. Buster Poyndexter.  Yeah, that Buster Poindexter:

Notice the cameo by Bill Murray in this video?  The video was made in 1987; Scrooged was filmed in 1988.

Astonishingly, The Queen Of The World had never watched this video before.  Her reaction?  Buster Poyndexter is a really good actor, both in film and in the video.  About right, there.

Scrooged gets two thumbs way, way up.

This is a question that some people are asking after a federal judge in Chicago (of all places!) has ruled that denying felons who have completed their punishment the right to keep and bear arms is unconstitutional.

Wow.

The prohibition on felons (and in some States, even those with misdemeanors) owning weapons has been questioned by many people over the past decades. Yet it is found to be the law universally in the States: not just “federal law” but law passed and enforced in the individual States.

But is not the question in our headline today actually the wrong question? After all, every day, hundreds if not thousands of felons carry and use firearms to do their work: preying on other people. Most of those times, the felon is using the weapon against people who themselves are unarmed.

And of course, we need to ask, can anyone really keep felons from having guns? Individuals? Governments at any level? Real...

We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 111. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war stories, competition shooting, gun industry news, and much more. In addition, we’re also […]

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Photo Of The Day – the best online place to view the coolest images of firearms and soldiers. Here we’re aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), watching a live fire exercise somewhere in the Philippine Sea. The handguns are the good old M9 service pistols. The Vinson is the flagship of Carrier […]

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Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, ammo, shooting sports, history, and more! Last week we got knee-deep into combination guns and their heavy use of 22LR. While we specifically took a look at the Savage Model […]

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Marquette Law School did a survey to see if Americans approved of the job the Supreme Court is doing.  Most did not but not because of Bruen.

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NYC bodega owners, grocers arming themselves with guns amid violent thefts plaguing Big Apple [More] Somebody wanna tell Rahdames Rodriguez and J.C. Rice about that photo? [Via bondmen]

Las Vegas Teen Converts to Islam, Plots ‘Lone Wolf Operations Against Enemies of Allah’ [More] But we can’t know his name because he’s a “child”? How many years’ worth of warning signs do you figure he sent everyone around him? [Via bondmen]

FBI Tells Newsweek that Trump Supporters are Enemies of the State and Must be Secretly Tracked, Monitored, Investigated [More] The warning signs were there to any who cared to look…. [Via bondmen]

And he’s not warning him against the “greatest threat.” [Via bondmen]

The 2nd Amendment is My Gun Permit [More] It is not, dammit. Stop saying that it is. That plays right into the hands of the globalists and the tactical genius NRA prags who defend them.

So, “we’re” winning? If you listen to some “gun pundits,” this shows the tide is turning and gives gun owners cause to celebrate. The enthusiasm would be more credible if there were some believable numbers showing new gun ownership will translate into votes against Democrats, the party of citizen disarmament, in enough numbers to eject … Continue reading "Record Gun Sales Not Necessarily a Mandate for Political Change"

Security guard killed, another wounded, at Philadelphia Macy’s [More] They tell ’em right up front that all they are are scarecrows. [Via Jess]

Mayor Tishaura Jones helping develop regional crime strategy today [More] To who’s benefit? [Via bondmen]

“If You Think You’re Going to Have a Peaceful Democratic Convention While Our People Are Starving… Stay Tuned!” [More] Popcorn…? [Via bondmen]

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has teased some of the upcoming 2024 rule changes. One of the biggest changes is a category of newer rifles in the Vintage Sniper Match. Let’s speculate on what those might be. More Competition Shooting @ TFB: CMP Adds Mid-Range Events To National Matches Getting Started in CMP Service Rifle Competition […]

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SIG Sauer’s latest generation of the MCX now has its own Rattler model. The MCX-Rattler LT combines the features of the LT family with the compact size of the Rattler. How does it differ from earlier Rattlers? Let’s find out. SIG Sauer @ TFB: Danish National Police Select SIG Sauer P320 To Replace HK USP […]

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Wisco Dave sends: Longtime friends may recall my ancestry is Transylvanian, and this reminds me of a small wooden box I keep on my fireplace mantle: The story behind it is when we were still living in California my wife and I were friends with a Romanian priest, an interesting guy who used to be … Continue reading "Native Soil"

It’s almost like they’re all working together to get SCOTUS to back down on undelegated legislation… [Via Jess]

Waiver of right of respondent Jay Robert Pritzker, et al. to respond filed. [More] There’s some arrogance for ya. They figure they don’t have to answer for Illinois Supreme Court corruption. Let’s hope SCOTUS surprises them and decides to look into it. I’m told there may be more action on this later in the week, … Continue reading "Not Interested"

[More] I trust no one is surprised?

Harvard law professor tells audience to ‘imagine a new democracy’ [More] We don’t have to imagine. [Via Michael G]

Queens Stabbing: Five Stabbed, Four Dead Including Children; Suspect Fatally Shot After Injuring Two Officers [More] So who wasn’t he able to kill, and why? And “a strangulation domestic violence” wasn’t enough to assign a custodian…? [Via Michael G]

Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy has two DUIs on his record [More] Well, they say it takes a thief. Maybe it takes a drunk… [Via Michael G]

In yesterday’s surreal House hearing on censorship, the Democrats’ witness Olivia Troye denied to North Carolina congressman Dan Bishop something she’d said in her opening statement. [More] It’s not the first time everything she previously stood behind turned out to be a lie. * [Via Michael G]

Left-wing Democrats want to take land from America’s whites and other non-Native inhabitants… For example, the Twin Cities chapter of Democratic Socialists of America has called for “rematriation of land” from its current owners in both America — “Turtle Island” — and Israel. [More] DSA, eh? Are you sleeping? But you can keep the “gay … Continue reading "OK, Then We Want Our Beads Back. All of Them."

Biden’s DOJ to stop him in 3…2..1… After all, the DSM tell us Operation Lone Star is “racist and murderous.” Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority. [Via Andy M]

Walther has a new competition model. The new PDP Match Steel Frame builds on the existing Match polymer frame model but adds a steel frame (hence the name). Let’s see what other features it has. Walther @ TFB: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adopts Walther PDP Video: Walther PDP-F Review The Rimfire Report: […]

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Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 73: Christmas is just around the corner and the more forward-thinking of us have probably already completed all of their Christmas shopping well in advance, and or are pretty much finished with it at this point. For the rest of us, we’re probably all still looking for things our […]

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