It looks much better now.
And you can see the packaging from Thumbscrew Depot (a US maker with a very narrow niche name).

Johnny Horton - Battle Of New Orleans

by Borepatch in Borepatch on 2026-02-21T18:57:00Z

We are fresh off of President's Day, and this is one of the few country songs that name-checks a President. 

More Evidence Fact-Checkers Are Statistically Ignorant

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-02-21T18:24:00Z

 2/20/26 Crime Prevention Research Center:

A widely cited February 2024 report by Politifact claimed: “No evidence of rising LGBTQ+ violent extremism or ‘trans terrorism.” A follow report by them in September 2025 that examined both the FBI’s definition of active shooting attacks and the notion of mass shootings concluded: “Are trans people ‘statistically’ more prone to commit gun violence? Data shows a different picture.” It looked at the period from 2018 to 2024 that we examine here.

Unfortunately, these and similar claims make a basic error: they look only at the share of attacks committed by transgender individuals and fail to adjust for transgender individuals’ share of the population. That is an obvious statistical mistake. If a group makes up just 1 percent of the population but commits 10 percent of the attacks, no one would dismiss that disparity simply because the group accounts for “only” 10 percent of active shooting attacks.

Meme Dump!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-02-21T14:32:00Z




We continue to enjoy some moderately warmer weather and ever-later sunsets — welcome signs that there’s more time to linger outdoors with an after-dinner cigar. Earlier this week, the El Pulpo from Artesano del Tobacco, paired with some Valentine’s Day candy, made for a sweet treat as the sun settled below the horizon and the evening air began to cool.



The El Pulpo is a smoke I’ve been enjoying often of late. Balanced and rich, notes of dark chocolate, black coffee, and roasted nuts are supported by a palate-pleasing dark sugar sweetness. Though the burn wavers at times, the cigar produces copious, flavorful smoke and remains an easy one to revisit. As the smoke progressed, the bitter notes of coffee and dark chocolate moved from medium-bodied into the fuller range. At the same time, the sweetness deepened in the finish, maintaining balance.

Chocolate treats rarely fail when enjoyed alongside a darker-flavored cigar. The creamy chocolate and hazelnut fillings in the candies were satisfyingly decadent, their sweetness complementing the cigar’s deeper notes. Not a bad way to spend an evening as the days begin, almost imperceptibly, to stretch.

Cheers!


[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
Quote of the Day They must destroy the 1st Amendment to restrict the 2nd Amendment. Missouri_MuleFebruary 20, 20263rd Circuit Upholds NJ Ban on 3D Gun Files He is not wrong. It seems to me they need to rachet them both … Continue reading

Silencer Saturday #420: Peculiar Patents

by Daniel Y in The Firearm Blog on 2026-02-21T13:00:00Z

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . I was browsing through public patent filings as I sometimes do, and saw several new ideas in the silencer world that are interesting. Let’s take a look at some new things that might be coming.
At SHOT show, I got to hang out with a couple of the deputies I worked with in CA last month, and one of them brought up a good point. While I was demo’ing at class, my performance was as bad as it has ever been. Cold Heat was one hit for a couple days […]

Gun Owners Fight Back as New Mexico Gun Ban Falters

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-02-21T11:46:00Z



The New Mexico legislature is considering a combination gun ban and hyper-regulatory bill, SB17. It is covered at Ammoland in a previous article. The bill bans the future sale of most semi-automatic firearms and detachable magazines which hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. Those parts of the bill are almost certainly unconstitutional.

The bill also imposes costly regulatory measures likely to drive many small dealers out of business.  SB17 has passed the senate 21 to 17, with two senators not voting and two more senators absent. The bill is sponsored by six women Democratic party Senators and Senator Peter Wirth, the Senate Majority Floor leader.

The bill passed the New Mexico House Commerce & Economic Development Commitee. It is being heard, as of February 17, 2026, in the House Judiciary Committee. Firearms are popular in New Mexico. Second Amendment supporters are mounting a campaign to melt the phone lines to members of the Judiciary Committee and House members in general. On X, The National Association for Gun Rights, NAGR, is reporting the bill is stalled in the House Judiciary committe. From X:

@gunrights
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Feb 17
We are receiving several reports from both people here and our members through the call center that angry staffers are slamming phones, yelling at callers, attempting and failing to shut down their lines, and generally losing their minds. 

Keep. Up. The. Heat!

The  Santa Fe New Mexican published an article saying SB17 was "all but dead":

After being riddled with a slew of proposed amendments in a late-night committee hearing, the most contentious gun control bill of New Mexico’s 30-day session is all but dead.

One of the lead sponsors of Senate Bill 17, Sen. Debbie O’Malley, D-Albuquerque, said Tuesday the measure is unlikely to get another hearing after the House Judiciary Committee delayed a vote early Tuesday morning.

“There’s not enough time to hear it again,” she said.

The sportsmensalliance.org continues to call for opposition to SB17:

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 17, the Governor’s tyrannical “Stop Illegal Gun Trade Act,” a measure that serves not as a safety tool but as a calculated strike against the rights of every law-abiding firearm owner in the state. It did not receive a vote, but with the 2026 legislation session expected to end on the 19th, the committee could take a vote at any time.

Immediate Action Required

It is imperative that you use the Take Action button to send an immediate message to the committee to vote “NO” on SB 17. SB 17 isn’t about safety, it’s a calculated burden on law-abiding citizens that leaves actual criminals untouched.

As noted in the Los Alamos Daily Post, the executive director of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence warned SB17 was vulnerable to court challenge, and might lead to undesired consequences. From the LADP:

“By passing a ban this broad, we are handing the U.S. Supreme Court a perfect opportunity to deliver a definitive, nationwide ruling against state-level firearm restrictions,” Viscoli told The New Mexican last week.

“Beyond the legal risk,” she added, “the bill’s immediate effect will likely be a surge in panic buying of the exact weapons this bill is trying to limit.”

There end date for the New Mexico legislative session is February 19, 2026. SB17 has an uphill climb to be passed before the end of the session. It could happen.

©2026 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice and link are included.

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PA: New Castle -Burglary Suspect Shot, Wounded

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-02-21T11:43:00Z

NEW CASTLE, Pa. —

An alleged burglar has been taken to a hospital after being shot by a homeowner Monday morning in New Castle.

Authorities were called to the home in the 1600 block of South Jefferson Street around 6:08 a.m. after someone reported a person had been shot after breaking into a home.

When the New Castle Police Department arrived, they found a suspect with a gunshot wound to the left leg.
 

Saturday Meme Drop

by Midwest Chick in Midwest Chick's Place on 2026-02-21T11:30:00Z

Thanks to folks for contributions to the meme cause.

Preparedness Notes for Saturday — February 21, 2026

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-21T07:04:15Z

On February 21, 1568, the treacherous Treaty of Adrianople: Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II (pictured) and Ottoman Sultan Selim II signed a peace agreement between the Habsburg monarchy and the Ottoman Empire; the Ottomans received cash and the territories of Transylvania, Moldavia, and Wallachia. — And on February 21, 1808, Russia invaded Finland (then part of the Swedish Kingdom), with 24,000 troops. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any …

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Mobile Device Battery Management – Part 3, by J.M.

by SurvivalBlog Contributor in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-21T07:03:29Z

(Continued from Part 2.) Battery Drain While I briefly mentioned battery drain earlier it’s worth going into a bit more detail. Drain rate describes how fast a device uses power when a device is in operation. Examples of high-drain devices include things like digital cameras, GPS devices, portable gaming consoles, high-lumen LED flashlights, radios (when transmitting) and motorized devices like power tools. Some low-drain devices include television remote controls, wall clocks, smoke detectors, and red dot sights. Rapidly draining a battery’s charge can significantly shorten its life, so choosing the right type of battery for each type of device is …

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Editors’ Prepping Progress

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-21T07:02:29Z

To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make both long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug-out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year.  We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those — or excerpts thereof — in the Odds …

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The Editors’ Quote Of The Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-21T07:01:21Z

“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. …

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Excel and Access Do Not Play Well Together

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-02-21T04:40:02Z

I have been working on a spreadsheet that does some data analysis on what the antigunners now call "high-fatality mass shootings" (6 or more killed in one incident). Their expert submitted a declaration that plotted the number of incidents and deaths since 1974.  It was a scarily rising line but not adjusted for population growth (which was pretty substantial)  i have been using the data from my mass murder database to extend high-fatality mass shootings back to 1891. Adjusted for population growth, the trend lines for both incidents and dead slightly declined 1891-2023. 

This involves Excel querying the database and a bit of processing of data. I already had a spreadsheet that did this, but it was not entirely my work and if called to testify about the methodology, I might have had to admit that I was not as sure as I would like, so I am recreating it.

This has been a booger to do.  I have been Microsoft CoPilot to help me and I am glad that I did. There are so many aspects of the interaction that are error-prone as even CoPilot admits that i would likely never have gotten as far as I have. At least it is something that I understand, but I find the nature of its failings overwhelming. 

Yes, if a field contains 1890 is formatted as text not number, i can see why VLOOOKUP might be unable to use it to do a numeric match. The obvious solution would be for VLOOKUP to be smart enough recognize and make the conversion.

Worse, 1891 converted to Number formatted cell apparently automatically converts to floating point, so VLOOKUP does recognize that the lookup of an integer 1891 should match 1891.00000.

The way that Excel does Access queries is also stupid. If you change the query in Access and refresh the query, it does not run the query against the named query but refuses a cached copy of the SQL from the last time. Fixing this is not as simple as saying to clear the cache or just making a fresh call to Access with that named query. What a mess.

Property Liens

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-02-21T04:39:41Z

This was one of the scams by the Freemen, a check fraud scam with pretensions of antigovernment political sect some years back.  They would file property liens alleging unpaid bills against...it seemed anybody they wanted to harrass.

So this 2/14/26 New York Post article about someone filing hundreds of millions in property liens for cleaning and financial services against Benedict Canyon homes surprised me not much except for the scale of the chutzpah.  The person filing the liens is a "life coach" who speaks very broken English.

Perhaps she needs an ICE visit.  

More injustice in our world

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty on 2026-02-21T01:00:00Z

Yesterday, we looked at the incredible record of American politicians and government officials engaged in, and sometimes found, tried, convicted, and maybe punished, for abusing children (and others) sexually. As we pointed out, such evil is not the only way … Continue reading

The State Of The Canadian Gun Ban/Buyback

by Zac K in The Firearm Blog on 2026-02-21T01:00:00Z

What’s going on in the Canadian gun world these days? Same as always—more legal wrangling back-and-forth between shooters and the government. But there have been some relatively major recent developments with the federal government’s so-called buyback. The feds are steaming full speed ahead, or trying to, while an increasingly large number of partners are telling the government, “We’re not helping.”

POTD: The CZ 75 Story Told in Seven Pistols

by Eric B in The Firearm Blog on 2026-02-21T00:30:00Z

Fifty years of continuous production is rare in the firearms world, and even rarer when the original design remains relevant. The CZ 75 has done exactly that, and this seven-pistol anniversary set captures the lineage in metal, wood, and markings that reflect decades of refinement. An excellent opportunity for TFB’s Photo Of The Day to show off some CZ steel.
Over the past half-decade, the cost of centerfire rifle cartridges has risen a lot; I would say the vast majority of hunters complain, but it doesn’t much affect them. You’ve heard the griping when some Fudd buys a rifle in a whiz-bang new PRC or Creedmoor cartridge and has sticker shock when they buy a box of shells. Or even when they pick up a box of .30-06 or .30-30 and see the price has doubled since COVID-19 … but since so many hunters never shoot more than a box or two a year, if that, it doesn’t really affect their finances.

This created a dilemma for Hawaii’s gun owners, the post explained, because it “left residents seeking lawful training with no independent way to confirm who was approved.” [More] Catch-22…

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Crawfish Season

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House on 2026-02-20T20:32:00Z

 It's officially crawfish season in Louisiana.  Today, I went to the local boiler and got five pounds with potatoes and corn.  Belle and I feasted on that for lunch.

It's also competition season in the CFDA.  In March, we get started in earnest, and that means loading ammo.  One of the rules of CFDA is that the host club furnishes the ammunition for sanctioned matches. This ensures that every competitor is shooting the same ammo.

I'm taking 10K rounds of loaded ammo to Texas State in late March.  They will use my brass, reload it, and bring it to Louisiana State in late May.  Loading CFDA ammo is completely different from standard ammo.  Technically, the only tool you need for CFDA ammo is a thumb. I can load, comfortably, about 500 per day.  I loaded 650 today before my thumb got sore and I decided to call it off.  I have about another 4K to load. It'll get done.


Bringing a Flag to a Gunfight

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T19:35:36Z

In Florida? Where they have permitless and now open carry? So he’d be bringing a flag to a gunfight if people simply exercised their rights? And if Noem, Patel, Trump, and Pirro recognized them…? [Via Michael G]

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IWA 2026  and EnforceTac 2026  are just around the corner and if you visit the new product pages of their websites, you can get a sneak peek of what is going to be introduced at these exhibitions. One of these products that is interesting for the topic of this article is the new anti-drone ammunition line called Shatter4K developed by Swiss P .
TANDEMKROSS used SHOT Show 2026 to announce their first complete firearm from start to finish. The TKX22 Light Rifle  is a 10/22-compatible rifle built around the company's TKX22 receiver with everything but the stock manufactured in-house or OEM'd to their specs. At 3 pounds 6 ounces unloaded, it's one of the lightest rimfire rifles on the market and comes out of the box ready to shoot with fiber optic sights, a threaded barrel, and two magazines.

If the Shoe Fits

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T17:57:33Z

Wesley Hunt Unveils ‘Don’t Vote Democrat’ Ad Blasting Cornyn’s Gun Control, Amnesty Record [More] Wait… the two issues are related…? [Via Michael G]

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Driven to Despair

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T17:41:14Z

But when asked for their thoughts on safety measures, cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer readers suggested that arming drivers wouldn’t matter. “It seems some people who own guns must get trigger happy,” another wrote. “If drivers are shot indiscriminately being armed won’t help.” [More] Kinda explains why they get their “news” from the Plain Dealer… … Continue reading "Driven to Despair"

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We’re All Suspects Now

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T17:27:43Z

Gun store owner says FBI asked him to check firearm sales against list of names, pics in Guthrie case… He said none of the names returned a match for firearm purchases within the past year. According to Martin, the agent told him investigators planned to visit additional gun stores to determine whether anyone on the … Continue reading "We’re All Suspects Now"

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Members-only Philly cop bar has been linked to two DUIs — and a third crash kept secret, until now [More] I guess it isn’t fair to judge them unless you’ve staggered a mile in their shoes… [Via Steve T]

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But Not for Thee

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T17:07:42Z

Councilor Loretta Smith, who represents East Portland in District 1, has drafted a city ordinance to allow city councilors to openly carry a firearm while conducting city business. [More] Shall we consult text, history, and tradition? I ask, Who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public officers. For … Continue reading "But Not for Thee"

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Breakdown, Go Ahead and Give It to Me

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T16:48:57Z

Breaking Down Virginia With NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford [More] How did it all break down in the first place?

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Don't buy TP-Link home firewalls

by Borepatch in Borepatch on 2026-02-20T16:43:00Z

This is pretty skeevy:

TP-Link is facing legal action from the state of Texas for allegedly misleading consumers with "Made in Vietnam" claims despite China-dominated manufacturing and supply chains, and for marketing its devices as secure despite reported firmware vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state-sponsored actors.

The Lone Star State's Attorney General, Ken Paxton, is filing the lawsuit against California-based TP-Link Systems Inc., which was originally founded in China, accusing it of deceptively marketing its networking devices and alleging that its security practices and China-based affiliations allowed Chinese state-sponsored actors to access devices in the homes of American consumers.

Anyone who has ever ordered something from Amazon that looked like a good deal, only to discover that the photos weren't exactly depicting what you got - you know that the People's Republic of Chine (a.k.s. PRD, a.k.a. Red China a.k.a. West Taiwan) has a very different (dare we say "predatory") concept of truth in advertising than we do on these shores.

Me, I wouldn't buy one of these things on a dare.  FYI, they are something like 60% of the market because they're cheap. 

 

A Proper Understanding

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T16:41:00Z

The State previously filed an answer brief taking the position that Appellant Christopher Morgan was properly convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. On further reflection, the Attorney General is of the view that the conviction violated Morgan’s Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Properly understood, the Second Amendment permits … Continue reading "A Proper Understanding"

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Today, the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation filed an amicus brief in Hall v. Sig Sauer, urging a Pennsylvania federal court to reconsider an order requiring Sig Sauer to disclose its customers’ names and contact information without their consent. [More] It’s nice to see they’ve finally learned their lesson about not sharing credit … Continue reading "That’ll Teach Gun Owners to be ‘Law-Abiding’"

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Art Imitates Life

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T16:08:17Z

Roddie Edmonds was defiant, telling the Nazi: “We are all Jews.” [More] I saw that movie: And we see how Europe now honors American sacrifice. [Via Geordan]

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Franchi introduced the MULE (Momentum Utility Lite Elite) at SHOT Show 2026, and it's a modern take on the scout rifle concept built around their Momentum platform. The company isn't explicitly calling it a "scout rifle" in their marketing, but it checks all the boxes Jeff Cooper laid out decades ago. This is Franchi's answer to the truck gun, UTV rifle, and general-purpose utility carbine that lives ready by the back door.

A Temporary Setback

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T15:57:26Z

Judge Halts Virginia Gerrymandering [More] Mr. Wolf? (NSFW) Blue Virginia isn’t about to let Red Tazwell County present more than a bump in the road. [Via Michael G]

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Insensitive Places

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T15:50:26Z

[A]s Bruen explained, larger, open places like cities, sidewalks, and parks cannot be considered sensitive places because it would effectively nullify the Second Amendment right to categorically exclude them from its coverage. [More] Thanks for throwing your fellow gun-grabbers under the public transit bus! Now acknowledge that even with closed space “protection,” “it’s”Only Ones” who … Continue reading "Insensitive Places"

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Photo Editing - A Tale in Three Pictures

by ASM826 in Borepatch on 2026-02-20T14:24:00Z

 In the great digitization of all my family photos I came across this image.


 The story is that the boy in the picture was mad one day and he tore, crumpled, and poked holes in the picture. It was saved anyway because there not many pictures and you could still see the image.

I worked on it in GIMP, because Photoshop costs too much for how often I would use it, and managed, despite my woeful lack of skills, to get it looking like this.

  
 
This is how I put it in the archive I created, alongside the original. 
 
Recently, I read an article on using AI to repair damaged photos and thought of this image, so I gave it a try. The image I uploaded was this second image, the one I had labored over for a couple of hours. What I got back in about 90 seconds was this.
 
 
 
There's valid concerns about where all of this is going, and so much of the AI generated stuff on FB and YouTube is terrible, but this is amazing. I have a handful of pictures I scanned and saved because they seemed important to the family story in some way but are damaged, faded, or in need of color balancing. I'm hoping for more results like this.
 

 

Image of grizzly bear  by Troy Nemitz, used with permission. 


While studying the reality of people protecting themselves from increasing populations of bears, it is impossible to ignore the emotional arguments of those who oppose human killing of bears.

It is as if the opponents of human management believe bears to be immortal, never to die except at the hands of human hunters.  This is a false, emotional, irrational belief structure. All predators die. Death by human hunter is overwhelmingly less painful than death without human intervention.

Without human intervention, most bears die in one of three ways:

The most common is being killed and eaten by another bear. Mature males are overwhelmingly the greatest cause of mortality in bear cubs. Many boars learn to actively hunt denning females with cubs. Sometimes they only kill and eat the cubs. Often they kill and eat the female as well.  When hunters reduce the numbers of mature males, the number of cubs which survive to become adults increase. Death by predation from a bear is not quick and painless. Bears kill by tearing at and biting their prey to immobilize it. Bears often start eating before the prey is dead.

The second most common death is by starvation. Food available to bears is limited in any area. When food is plentiful, the bear population booms. When the food supply becomes restricted, for any number of reasons, such as weather, fire, insect infestation, excessive predation, or cyclical reduction of production of nuts and berries, the maximum population cannot be supported. The weakest, because of age, injury, or size, die by starvation. It is a slow, painful death. The weakest are also killed and eaten by other bears.

The third most common is by accident.  Animals are not immune to accident. There is no department of animal accidents, so most animal accidents occur unnoticed, without numeration. Nature is not safe. Animals drown, fall off cliffs, freeze to death, are struck by lightning, fall into natural traps, are hit by human vehicles and are injured in fights so they cannot feed themselves.  Virtually no bears die of old age. As they get older, they lose the ability to defend themselves from other bears, lose the ability to defend food sources, and die by starvation or predation.

Managed human hunting has evolved an ethos where a prime value is the "clean kill" which minimizes the suffering of the animal. Compared to being torn apart by a bear, starvation, or lingering death by accident, death by bullet is quick and painless.

"Natural" is not synonymous with "good". Humans have been demonized for far too long. Humans can manage wildlife populations better than nature. Humans can produce far more biomass per area than nature.

There is no "balance" in nature. Natural "balance" has always been a myth. 

Ecosystems are not machines, but dynamic mixes of ever changing processes. Only 12,000 years ago, there were no bears, or any other animals in most of Canada and as far south as Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine were completely covered with ice thousands of feet thick. There were probably polar bears living on the edges of the permanent ice which extended to large areas of the ocean.

South of the ice in North America there were dire wolves, sabre-toothed tigers, short faced bears, the scimitar cat (about the size of an African lion), the North American lion (larger than African lions). All are extinct as the climate, landscape and species mix changed to include humans, grizzly bears, moose and grey wolves. Humans were the first to make it south of the Canadian border, followed by moose, grey wolves and then grizzly bears.

Humans can manage wildlife populations for greater productivity than when wildlife populations are not managed. Non-management results in horrific swings between environment destroying maximum populations and ghastly minimum population deserts devoid of most large mammals. Most of North America was managed by humans with varying degrees of success long before Europeans were able to establish and maintain a presence.  Human management aims for high, but not destructive, productivity.

Human management is better for the ecosystems and the animals involved. 

The more power humans have the better they can manage animal populations. Humans have more power now than at any other time. Humans are the only ones who can establish measurements and determine if a policy is increasing productivity or decreasing it, and then make adjustments. Conversely, humans have so much power they can destroy ecosystems. Fortunately, increasing awareness is making such destruction less likely.

Rich civilizations have the resources to afford the management of ecosystems. Good management is popular. No management is bad management. Predators are not immortal. Human management is beneficial for animals and humans.

The myth of immortal predators is part of the growing neo-paganism in the West. It is undermining Western Civilization.

©2026 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice and link are included.

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Deputies said they soon discovered that the suspects had been casing the apartment complex, looking for unlocked vehicles, when they tried to open the driver’s side door of the security guard’s personal vehicle.

According to the report, the security guard was sitting in the front passenger seat at the time and got out of the vehicle to ask the suspects what they were doing on the property.

Deputies said the suspects then robbed the victim at gunpoint and also searched his vehicle.

At one point, the suspects entered the victim’s vehicle and tried to drive away, but the victim was able to disarm Pickens and shoot him several times, authorities said.

Deputies said the victim then exchanged gunfire with Hernandez, who fled the scene on foot after being shot.

According to the report, during the exchange of gunfire, the victim was shot in the back of the head.


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Big Brother is Watching You

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T14:10:52Z

California’s New Bill Requires DOJ-Approved 3D Printers That Report on Themselves [More] That report on you… I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen legislation that abrogates so many of the amendments in the Bill of Rights in one edict. But…but…but it’s for the greater good… [Via TactiCool Memes]

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In this Ascend episode, we meet Stephany Kuchera, Ducks Unlimited’s first female Artist of the Year, and see how she turns art into action.

I Bet that Hurt

by Joe in The View From North Central Idaho on 2026-02-20T14:00:00Z

Quote of the Day Perhaps, the most surreal conversation I had was not hearing a Chavista president singing capitalism’s praise, or friends who have been out of the country for eight years finally looking for a flight to Caracas; but … Continue reading

A NEW CONCEALED CARRY OPTION

by Mas in on 2026-02-20T14:00:00Z

People have carried stuff in their pockets since there have been pockets, and have been carrying small handguns in those pockets since we’ve had guns that fit there. One problem is that the gun can shift ots position around so you seem to have to chase the gun to grab it for the draw.  We […]

Wraith Metalworks Presents CANCON East 2026

by Recoil Staff in Recoil on 2026-02-20T14:00:00Z

Wraith Metalworks is proud to announce their place as Presenting Sponsor of CANCON Carolina 2026!
Hemorrhage control isn’t about looking tactical. It’s about buying minutes until definitive care arrives—and sustaining the skills to make those minutes count.

The Bruen Standard

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T13:50:44Z

Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein [More] Text, history, and tradition says he should be locked up in the Tower of London and then beheaded.

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And There Was War in Heaven

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T13:48:26Z

Jasmine Crockett pushes back on Texas opponent’s claim Trump FCC killed interview, puts blame on CBS [More] So… James Talarico and Stephen Colbert are racists…? [Via Jess]

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Life Imitates Art

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T13:44:53Z

Armed Georgia man arrested at US Capitol told police he wanted to ‘talk’ to Congress [More] I saw that episode:

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A Capital Idea

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T13:43:21Z

“Mass illegal migrations are an invasion, and that invasion destroys a republican form of government of, by, and for the citizens of this nation,” he argued. “To fail to aggressively pursue this constitutionally mandated duty should be considered high treason.” [More] So… when do they start indicting pathway to citizenship Democrats and cheap labor Republicans?

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In Like Flynn

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-20T13:41:41Z

Flynn, a Christian mom of two, teacher and volleyball coach, was shot and killed in her home in Tipp City early Monday morning as her husband, Caleb Flynn, 39, and two children slept. [More] Yeah, I didn’t buy that either.

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Indumil in Colombia was originally founded as a state workshop to repair military small arms. Its first complete production gun was the Cassidy, a licensed copy of Llama’s copy of the Smith & Wesson Model [...]

The post Colombia’s Cowboy Revolvers: Cassidy, Marshall, and Scorpio first appeared on Forgotten Weapons.

Realistic Objectives

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-02-20T13:24:00Z

Greg Ellifritz makes a good point here about why to keep a lock on the gate to your backyard privacy fence.

You're not trying to duplicate the security level of Fort Knox, here. Like keeping the doors on your house locked and your windows secured, you're just trying to make breaking into your place a hassle. Most casual daytime burglars don't want to deal with that level of work. If they did, they'd have jobs.

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Retrievers in Sick Bay

by Unknown in Home on the Range on 2026-02-20T12:29:00Z


Mom, I know you've been in the recliner with a blanket for a few days with the stomach flu, but just a reminder, I have a toy, and I am a retriever, when you're ready.  - Sunny D. Lab

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 20, 2026

by Greg Ellifritz in Active Response Training on 2026-02-20T11:37:29Z

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Cover and Concealment – What Your Vehicle Offers I’ve attended and taught a whole bunch of classes where we’ve shot into and out of cars.  It’s a useful exercise.  If you haven’t done a […]

Dogs are better than we deserve as people

by Midwest Chick in Midwest Chick's Place on 2026-02-20T11:30:00Z

Some people are shit-head assholes and do not deserve the love and devotion that dogs give. Officers were called to the airport just before 11:40 p.m. after receiving reports of a dog that had been left behind at the ticket counter, police said in a Facebook statement. The video shows the woman walking up to the […]

Nondangerous felons retain gun rights in Florida

by Lee Williams in The Gun Writer on 2026-02-20T11:00:57Z

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's latest pro-gun move.

By Lee Williams SAF Investigative Journalism Project Special to Liberty Park Press Christopher Morgan was convicted in Pennsylvania in 2007 after he was caught carrying a firearm without a state license. Fifteen years later, he was stopped by a Florida officer, whom he told of a pistol in the center console of his car. Morgan […]

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By Jeff Gurwitch It’s been 8 years since my last Competition to Combat article, written back in 2018. It was the last year of use for both the Daniel Defense 10.3 CQBR upper and the 14.5 RISII non-front sight post upper. Beginning in 2019, U.S. Special Forces started to switch over to the Giessele URGI …

Preparedness Notes for Friday — February 20, 2026

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-20T07:04:12Z

On February 20, 1472, the Orkney and Shetland Islands were ceded by Norway to Scotland as part of a dowry payment. (Pictured are some of the Shetland Islands.) — February 20, 1824: The first description of a dinosaur: ‘Megalosaurus or Great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield’ was pesented to the Geological Society of London by William Buckland, beginning dinosaur mania — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, …

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Mobile Device Battery Management – Part 2, by J.M.

by SurvivalBlog Contributor in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-20T07:03:54Z

(Continued from Part 1.) Rechargables Rechargeable batteries come in a much wider variety of chemistries than primary ones, including nickel–cadmium (NiCd), nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) and various lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Lithium Polymer (LiPo) chemistries. It’s important to understand the ‘Li-ion’ and ‘LiPo’ aren’t specific chemistries, they’re categories of chemistries that use Lithium as one of the components of the electrolyte. Li-ion batteries use a liquid electrolyte, are usually cylindrical, and common chemistries include: Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO2, LCO): Known for high energy density and used in portable electronics like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It has a nominal voltage of 3.60V with …

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Economics & Investing Media of the Week

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-20T07:02:16Z

In Economics & Investing Media of the Week we feature photos, charts, graphs, maps, video links, and news items of interest to preppers. This week, another look at the penny shortage. The thumbnail below is click-expandable.   Economics & Investing Links of Interest More retailers impacted by penny shortage: How they’re responding. Reader H.L. sent this: Copper Prices Hit a Record $13,000 per Ton in January 2026. During the annual Lunar New Year/Spring Festival, the Shanghai metals markets will be closed from February 15, 2026 (Sunday) to February 23, 2026 (Monday). They will open as usual on February 24, 2026.  …

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The Editors’ Quote Of The Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-20T07:01:18Z

“A system of capitalism presumes sound money, not fiat money manipulated by a central bank. Capitalism cherishes voluntary contracts and interest rates that are determined by savings, not credit creation by a central bank.” – Ron Paul

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We are told that “good government” praises those who do good and punish those who do evil. Of course, that is a key metric to determine whether or not man-made, human, mandatory governments can be tolerated as a necessary evil, … Continue reading

The RPK: The Soviet Choice of Commonality Over Capability

by Lynndon Schooler in The Firearm Blog on 2026-02-20T01:00:00Z

In the mid-1950s, the Soviet high command accepted a compromise that would shape frontline infantry small arms for decades: prioritizing platform commonality over dedicated squad-level suppressive fire capability. That decision, formalized with the 1959 adoption of an AK-derived automatic rifle, the RPK, sacrificed the sustained-fire advantages of the earlier belt-fed RPD in favor of simplified logistics, shared magazines and some parts, and easier training.

POTD: Where SCAR Meets FAMAS

by Eric B in The Firearm Blog on 2026-02-20T00:30:00Z

Photo of the Day captures the Belgian Army’s Special Operations Regiment during Tropical Storm, a recurring multinational exercise conducted in Central Africa in cooperation with Gabonese authorities. Now in its fifth iteration, the exercise is designed to prepare a rapidly deployable task force capable of operating autonomously in demanding tropical environments. Time for the FN SCAR to meet the FAMAS.
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how to stay sharp in the freezing cold winter months. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I want to look at the idea of having a carry gun that's outdated. I cannot tell you how many times I have read people say that snub-nose revolvers are antique or outdated. While I understand why people may think that is the case, is it actually true? Let's take a closer look at the question: can carry guns really be outdated?

Pole Position

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-02-19T19:17:41Z

Poland surpasses 1 million registered guns as Poles continue to arm themselves [More] Based on old numbers, it doesn’t seem out of line to speculate there are half again as many unregistered one.

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RISE Triggers rolled out something different at SHOT Show 2026 with the Rev 535  trigger, and the standout feature is how it installs. The company built a new Slide-and-Snap system that eliminates the usual trigger pin hassle and gets the whole thing locked in place in under 60 seconds on mil-spec lowers. No hammer punches, no loose pins to chase across the workbench, and often no need to even pull the grip or safety selector.
Coming out of Vortex's bag of surprises for 2026 is the new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10x24 FFP riflescope. This new addition to Vortex's extremely popular budget line of LPVOs boasts a lot of the same features you’ll find on more expensive optics, but won’t come with the typical expensive LPVO price. This new offering will come in two different reticle options, new auto-off features to save your battery, and will be sold for a starting MSRP of just $699.

Hallucinations come to Mass.gov

by Borepatch in Borepatch on 2026-02-19T17:06:00Z

Okay, okay - Mass.gov has been hallucinating for years and years.  But now they're automating things:

Today, Governor Maura Healey announced the launch of the ChatGPT-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant for the state’s workforce, with the goal of making government work better and faster for people.  

"Open the pod bay doors, HAL." 

Dead Air Nomad Ti: Next-Gen 3D Printed Lightweight

by Iain Harrison in Recoil on 2026-02-19T16:51:00Z

In the world of suppressors, six years is a long time. That’s how long the Nomad Ti family has been around, and its latest generation marks a significant departure from previous designs. It still has the deep tone and versatility we’ve come to appreciate, but instead of being a welded, tubeless can, the new one is fabricated via additive manufacturing... more
Black Rain Ordnance brought their Freedom Fighter AK  to SHOT Show 2026, marking the company's first production AK after shelving a prototype back in 2013. Built entirely in Neosho, Missouri, this isn't your typical import or parts-kit build. Black Rain went all-in on American manufacturing with a milled steel receiver and billet machined components throughout.

Game cameras

by Commander Zero in Notes From The Bunker on 2026-02-19T15:18:23Z

Somebody asked about the game cams that I have for the Beta Site. I guess I never went into any detail about them, so lets clear that up. Most game cams, like the ones you get at , say, CostCo, … Continue reading

Ash Wednesday: A Cigar and a Pint

by David in Musings Over a Barrel on 2026-02-19T14:58:00Z

Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. Though I am well past the age when the Church requires such penance, it feels odd not to offer the sacrifice — as long as health allows. So food was minimal on Wednesday as we marked the beginning of Lent. Recalling the Latin phrase “Liquidum non frangit ieiunium quadragesimale” — “Liquid does not break the Lenten fast” — the day was made easier by the anticipation of a good cigar and a pour of Guinness that evening.

The cigar I selected was one I’ve enjoyed often: the My Father El Centurion H-2K-CT. It’s a versatile smoke, one I’ve paired with nearly everything — beer, whiskey, wine, coffee, even water — and it rarely disappoints. I had picked up a few more some months ago and had been reminding myself to let them rest. While scrolling through my inventory app recently, I realized they’d been sitting for nearly four months. Clearly, the waiting period had been satisfied.

A can of Guinness Draught Stout was poured — into the proper glass, of course — to accompany the smoke.



The My Father El Centurion H-2K-CT is a box-pressed 6 x 52 Toro featuring an oily, caramel-hued H-2K-CT Connecticut wrapper — a Cuban-seed strain grown in open sunlight in the Connecticut River Valley — which gives the cigar its name. Nicaraguan binder and fillers round out the blend. Medium-bodied and notably creamy, it delivers a measured pepper warmth alongside layered notes of vanilla, nuts, caramel, roasted coffee, honeyed sweetness, and a subtle touch of dark fruit.



At a modest 4.1% ABV, the smooth, creamy Irish stout proved a fitting companion, its texture mirroring the cigar’s own creaminess. It’s always a welcome treat — though even with its nitro enhancement, it doesn’t quite aspire to the greatness of a pint enjoyed in the “Mother Land.”

Together, the cigar and stout offered a mild, balanced experience — nothing heavy or overly bold — well suited to a quiet, contemplative beginning to Lent.

Cheers!


[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
Avery Skipalis continues comparing GLOCK’s Gen 5 and Gen 6, this time diving into the important components of ergonomics, grip and what shooters feel.
Quote of the Day The swift expansion of US military forces in the Middle East has reached a stage where President Trump could authorize military strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, according to administration and Pentagon officials, The … Continue reading
Today, we sit down with Russell Phagan , a name well known to fans of the Brutality match series , to discuss his new independent firearms competition venture: Fast-Matches.org . This new two-gun competition format is designed to bring fast-paced, physically engaging challenges to shooters across the country and have a good time while doing it. Russell breaks down the structure of his unique divisions for both two-gun and rifle-only matches, explaining how they’re built to reward marksmanship, movement, and efficiency over simple brute force or expensive gear advantages. He’ll also cover what new shooters should bring and how to prepare for their first match. With upcoming events launching in the Pacific Northwest later this year and plans to expand nationwide in subsequent years, today, you will also get an inside look at how Fast-Matches is reshaping the landscape of two-gun shooting. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just a range enthusiast looking for a fun way to spend the w...

Meme Dump!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-02-19T12:37:00Z




Like a Commie Mobile Home in Space

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-02-19T12:29:00Z

After Skylab and Salyut, but before the ISS and Tiangong, there was Mir, which is Russian for "Peace" but might as well have meant "Hot Mess"...



That's probably being a little harsh, but a lot of what makes the ISS possible was learned via trial and error on Mir.

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Tab Clearing...

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-02-19T12:11:00Z

The last time we surged this much airpower to the region was in the run-up to OIF in '03 


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AL: Mobile - Armed Victim Shoots, Kills, Assilant

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-02-19T11:48:00Z

Police responded at 11:09 p.m. to a shooting near the intersection of Dauphin and South Joachim streets. Mobile Police Chief William Jackson said at a news conference that five men and two women, ranging in age from 24 to 30, suffered gunshot wounds. One of the victims remains in critical condition, according to the chief.

Jackson said the second shooting took place minutes later, about a block away, in the parking lot at Joachim and Conti streets, across from the Saenger Theatre. He said investigators have determined that was a would-be robbery and that the victim shot the assailant to death in an exchange of gunfire.

“We thought at first that it was all one incident,” he said. “We learned throughout the night that it was not one incident. It was two that happened almost simultaneously.”


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Securing Backyard Fences

by Greg Ellifritz in Active Response Training on 2026-02-19T11:32:44Z

I recently had a reader write me to ask the following question:   “I live in a suburb of Austin, Cedar Park, in a standard housing subdivision. I’ve always wondered if it matters locking the gate (standard neighborhood picket fence) to my backyard or not for home security. It only stops the kids or the […]

Thursday Meme Drop

by Midwest Chick in Midwest Chick's Place on 2026-02-19T11:30:00Z

Thanks to those who contributed some great memes!

Preparedness Notes for Thursday — February 19, 2026

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-19T07:04:40Z

On February 19, 2008, Fidel Castro finally stepped down as Cuba’s president. He was then 81 years old and had been in power for 49 years. His successor was his younger brother Raul, who was also a stiff-necked communist.  He held power until 2021. The nation is still mired in communist bureaucracy and central planning. — And on February 19, 1910, Typhoid Mary (Mary Mallon) was  freed from her first periods of forced isolation and went on to cause several further outbreaks of typhoid in the New York area. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round …

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Mobile Device Battery Management – Part 1, by J.M.

by SurvivalBlog Contributor in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-19T07:03:26Z

There have been many articles by myself and others on SurvivalBlog that discuss the use of mobile electronic devices such as radios, flashlights, cell phones, red dot sights, drones, cameras, etc. for emergency preparedness and disaster scenarios. The one thing all such devices have in common is that they require power of some sort, usually in the form of a battery, and without power those devices are about as useful as a paper weight (I guess you could use them as projectiles). Understanding how batteries work and how to best manage them can help ensure you get a long and …

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The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-19T07:02:02Z

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, more on the rise of robot technology. The Robot Revolution Is Nigh Survivalog staff writer Tom Christianson was the first of several folks to suggest this American Spectator …

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The Editors’ Quote Of The Day:

by James Wesley Rawles in SurvivalBlog.com on 2026-02-19T07:01:19Z

“Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and city, every county and State, get out of debt and keep out of debt. It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times.” – Rutherford B. Hayes

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Relativism in today’s world

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty on 2026-02-19T02:00:00Z

 Mike Slater discussed the danger of relativism in culture. As reported by Breitbart, Slater said, “There are three cultural expressions that people use all the time (without even thinking about it) that are just wrong: “So,” he continued, “The ancient … Continue reading
The market for tactical nylon gear is expansive. There are so many companies today producing bespoke high-end equipment for a wide variety of needs. It should be fair that, among the wild west of manufacturers all competing for your attention and mighty dollar, one of these companies has risen to the top by focusing on purpose-driven products - Wilde Custom Gear . Driven by user input and quality design and manufacturing, Wilde Custom Gear produces products based on mission needs.
The news is out, and for a continent hungry for more photos, this Photo Of The Day may come as some remedy. As reported before, Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom and Arms of America have announced that they will be bringing the MSBS Grot to the U.S. civilian market , with both a 10.5-inch pistol configuration and a standard rifle version planned. Note the fluted barrel and what looks like a threaded barrel.

Wheelgun Wednesday: Henry Deadeye Revolvers

by Hrachya H in The Firearm Blog on 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z

Welcome back to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday  weekly column, where we discuss everything revolving around gats with cylinders. Today, we’ll take a look at the latest addition to the Henry Repeating Arms revolver line, the Deadeye revolvers. Henry Deadeye revolvers differ from their siblings in that they have adjustable rear sights and fiber optic front sights that were added in response to customer feedback. Let’s go over the specs and features of the new Henry Deadline revolvers.

Scenes from the Beta Site

by Commander Zero in Notes From The Bunker on 2026-02-18T21:02:02Z

A bit blustery, foggy, and snowy at the Beta Site. Whatever I build there will have to be built with this sort of environ in mind. As someone pointed out to me, I need to put a yardstick of some … Continue reading

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