LARPing John Wick: Lynx Brutality 2026, Day 2

by Ian McCollum in Forgotten Weapons on 2026-06-13T13:27:12Z

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Quote of the Day See also the post on X. I wish I could write like her. I am left nearly speechless after I read anything she writes.
On Thursday evening I attended a cigar event at The Port Oysteria and Brewery in downtown Fredericksburg. I had not yet visited the combination brewery, seafood restaurant, and raw bar, so I was interested in finally checking it out in addition to enjoying a cigar. The event was held, appropriately enough, in the restaurant’s outdoor beer garden. The cigars were provided by Uptown Smokes, a mobile cigar lounge.

I stopped first at the cigar table to pick out a smoke for the evening. Alongside a selection of familiar offerings, Uptown Smokes carries several Peruvian and Panamanian cigars. Intrigued, I selected a cigar called Rebirth of Crunk from Boogie Down Cigars.



The Rebirth of Crunk is a 7 x 60 Torpedo. The dark maduro wrapper was very rustic and rough in appearance. Details on the blend are somewhat vague, and I found very little information online. Writing on the box states “100% Peruvian,” though some references specify only a 100% Peruvian Maduro wrapper without mentioning the binder or filler. Boogie Down Cigars appears to be a boutique brand founded by cigar enthusiasts with roots in New York’s hip-hop culture. The company has only a modest online presence, and its cigars are not widely distributed.

The cigar felt light in the hand, and the draw was quite open. There were a few loose bits of wrapper at the cap and near the mid-section, but they were easily removed without issue. While the cigar is described as full-bodied, I found it much closer to medium in strength. The initial flavor profile offered a light sweetness accompanied by cedar notes. As the smoke progressed, coffee, dried fruit, and raisin-like flavors emerged, along with a mild spice that added balance and interest.



The very dark wrapper, presumably a heavily fermented Peruvian leaf, occasionally burned more slowly than the filler, resulting in an uneven burn that required several touch-ups with the lighter. The cigar never tunneled or went out, however, and smoke production remained plentiful throughout. Despite the burn issues, it provided well over two hours of smoking enjoyment.

I paired the cigar with Port Oysteria Scottish Ale. The dark amber beer displayed an enjoyable balance of caramel sweetness and light roasted malt notes that complemented the cigar’s sweet and coffee-like flavors. The event also coincided with happy hour, so in addition to discounted drinks, the $1 oysters on the half shell caught my attention. A dozen of the briny delicacies proved to be a tasty and welcome addition to the evening.



The Rebirth of Crunk provided an interesting smoking experience. Peruvian tobaccos remain uncommon in a market crowded with Nicaraguan- and Dominican-focused blends. While the burn required periodic attention and never achieved perfect symmetry, the balanced, satisfying flavors compensated for the cosmetic imperfections.

Toward the end of the evening, the skies darkened dramatically and the wind began to pick up. Seeing black clouds advancing in the distance, I decided to leave the final inch or so of the cigar unfinished. The drive home took me through an intense downpour, validating my decision to make an early exit.

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Homemade Meme Dump!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-13T11:43:33Z




Automotif DCXXVIII...

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-13T11:35:28Z


Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous 1960 'Vette, photographed using a Canon EOS R and RF 24-105mm f/4L IS zoom lens.

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Travel Day Yesterday...

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-13T11:30:26Z

Woke up in a hotel in the middle of Nebraska yesterday after a two-day carbine class/match at Heartland Public Shooting Park just outside Grand Island.

Left the hotel at 0600 local for a ride to Lincoln, a flight to Denver, and then... after my connecting flight wound up delayed by over two hours ...a flight home to Indy. I arrived home around 9PM EDT.

Included in the day was the experience of looking out the airplane window at 6PM and seeing Grand Island below, the place from which I had departed twelve hours prior. Ah, the magic of hub-and-spoke air travel.

After a full day of tours on the concrete floors of the various Hornady plants in Grand Island, two days on the range, and then an absolute Hell Day of travel, I am officially whupped.


 

Saturday Welcome to the Weekend Meme Drop 6-13-26

by Midwest Chick in Midwest Chick's Place on 2026-06-13T10:30:00Z

Ry Jones created the AFMER Explorer for us. ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing & Export Report — per-manufacturer production, 2000–2024. Data is loaded and queried entirely in your browser. Very cool.

Limits of power, limits on corruption?

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty on 2026-06-13T01:00:00Z

We see Acton's dictum in practice daily in the world. And we fail to edify one another about how to regain and keep liberty. Continue reading
Wilson Combat is closing the book on Project 1 in style. The final configuration of their Division 77  flagship wears a Black Armor-Tuff slide, black anodized frame, and a polished stainless barrel with black flutes, a sharp contrast combination that looks purpose-built rather than dressed up. When this run of 500 is gone, Project 1 heads permanently into the Wilson Combat Vault.
The world of guns is like the world of motorcycles (and I’d know, because I pay close attention to both). There are some models that look like they should be very successful; on paper, they have a lot of desirable features. But in the real world, they’re let down by some issue that prevents them from becoming an all-time great. I would put the Savage 170 pump-action rifle squarely in that category. It could have been great, it should have been great—but it wasn’t, and it’s basically forgotten.

Dad Joke CCCLXVI - Dad Joke, Mom Joke

by Borepatch in Borepatch on 2026-06-12T20:44:21Z

Dad Joke: If a cow doesn't produce milk, is it a Milk Dud?  

Mom Joke (Courtesy of The Queen Of The World): No, it's just lactose-free.


There can be numerous reasons for designing a new hunting cartridge: from “because I can” to non-satisfactory performance offered by existing cartridges and everything in between. One reason that has been heavily influencing cartridge designs in the United States is legislation. Many states have regulations on cartridge designs that can be used for hunting certain species within their boundaries; things like case/overall length limits, minimum caliber, straight wall only rules, etc. The new cartridge that we are taking a look at today, the 30 Whitetail, is an example of a cartridge designed to meet the law requirements, specifically the Illinois law for bottleneck deer hunting cartridges.
The ban “is striking at the core of the militia system that existed in Virginia,” Mehaffey informed Fox News, showing he is one of the few public officials who “gets it,” or is at least willing to publicly acknowledge that reality. [More] I know of some federal prosecutors who could follow suit — and are … Continue reading "Virginia Prosecutors Defy New ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban"

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Midland Shootings

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-12T17:12:26Z

The active shooter incident has been resolved, and the suspect is confirmed deceased. The scene remains active and has not been cleared. Road closures in the area are expected to remain in place for the foreseeable future as the investigation continues. Please avoid the area and monitor official City of Midland and Midland Police Department … Continue reading "Midland Shootings"

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This has been a tough year for firearms rights in the U.S., with tough restrictions passed at the state level from east to west. But the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) continues to push back with legal action; its latest target is a notoriously tough-on-guns city. They’re suing Los Angeles as well as the nearby city of Inglewood over their handgun purchasing restrictions.
Bond Arms America 250th pistol is here! A piece of American craftsmanship to honor the semiquincentennial of these United States!

Some Satire is Too Close to Eurocrat Reality

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-06-12T16:00:00Z


If he agreed to pay just 80% of that as a wealth tax to the EU, the EU government could use its efficient operating experience to fund bicycles with solar panels attached to them for over 40 residents of the Netherlands

Elon is being selfish by not paying the wealth tax

Vast numbers responded to you as a serious proposal.  

A Real Pain in the Neck

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-12T15:03:54Z

He wrestled her to the ground and continued strangling her even after she went limp… Mallory has a previous charge from 2014 in which he was convicted for strangling a woman in a bathroom at Meramec Community College. He was sentenced to 10 years for this previous charge. [More] What do you do with someone … Continue reading "A Real Pain in the Neck"

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If you’ve got a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 or a Walther PDP pistol and you want to increase magazine capacity, then XS Sights hears you calling from the wastelands and has just what you need—the components you need to boost your onboard ammo by another five rounds.

A True Believer

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-12T14:56:40Z

James Talarico: ‘Common Sense’ to Lock Up Guns in the Home, Criminalize Private Sales… Talarico said, “I am a believer in the Second Amendment. I don’t pick and choose between the Bill of Rights, I believe in the Second Amendment just as much as I believe in the first.” [More] Anybody smell gas…? [Via bondmen]

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Protection of Lawful Commerce in AI

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-12T14:48:06Z

School Shooting Survivor’s Lawsuit Claims AI Gun Detection System Failed to Identify Weapon [More] They say that like it’s a bad thing… For what it’s worth, the tech picks up snack foods just fine. [Via bondmen]

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We’re the Only Ones All Flocked Up Enough

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-12T14:30:31Z

Local news reports from around the country repeatedly detail police abusing the Flock surveillance systemic order to stalk their partners or ex-partners. The contours of each story are much the same, with the police officer in question using their access to the system to repeatedly track a specific person over the course of weeks or … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones All Flocked Up Enough"

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We’re the Only Ones Horseplaying Enough

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-12T14:12:07Z

It happened in September and neither of them have been arrested yet? [Via WiscoDave]

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Silent on the Details

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-12T13:35:58Z

According to sources, the US Postal Service has stated that they are no longer going to permit the shipping of suppressors through the US mails. If true, this would be an unlawful prohibition as Mark Smith, Four Boxes Diner, explains here [Watch] How have they stated it? Did an FFL get a letter? An email? … Continue reading "Silent on the Details"

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Grayman and Company double breasted convertible jacket for rifle plates: Main Home Use code FORGOTTENWEAPONS for 10% off. Lynx Brutality is one of the premiere two-gun physical shooting matches in the world, held annually in [...]

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A GATHERING OF GUN GEEZERS

by Mas in on 2026-06-12T13:00:00Z

The Evil Princess and I just finished up a great fifty-year reunion of shooters from the early days of practical pistol matches. Hosted by Bill and Joyce Wilson at their Circle WC Ranch in Texas, it encompassed two days of shooting the old-fashioned way: 1911 pistols, in the kind of holsters we wore half a […]
What the sleep deprivation research actually shows about decision-making degradation, how rotating shifts disrupt circadian function in ways that compound over a career, and what the data says agencies and officers can do that is not just advice to sleep more.
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced its free state-approved boating safety course has been approved in 15 additional states.

Paper Versus Gun

by Joe in The View From North Central Idaho on 2026-06-12T13:00:00Z

Quote of the Day DAY 9 of National Gun Violence Awareness Month. And today I want to talk to every person who has ever told a woman she does not need a gun. It is a Friday night in December. … Continue reading

GA: Atlanta - Gunfight on Edgewood Avenue two Men Wounded

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-06-12T12:35:03Z

Aggravated Assault: 300 Block Edgewood Ave

Post Date:06/10/2026 7:49 AM
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Preliminary Information: On 6/10/26, officers responded to the 300 Block of Edgewood Avenue regarding a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from two gunshot wounds to the chest. A second male was later located with a gunshot wound to the leg. Preliminary investigation indicates the two separate groups were walking on Edgewood Ave when an argument began. During the exchange, a male, accompanied by his girlfriend, brandished a firearm. A male from the other group then discharged his weapon, striking the armed male twice. After the shooting, the injured male’s girlfriend picked up his firearm and chased the group males east on Edgewood Ave while firing multiple rounds at them. One male was struck in the leg during this gunfire. Video footage and witness statements confirmed that the male and female who initially brandished the firearm were the primary aggressors. Both individuals were taken into custody and charged accordingly. Charges are pending as the investigation continues. 
Please keep in mind the above information is preliminary in nature and can change as the investigation progresses and new information comes to light. 


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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 12, 2026

by Greg Ellifritz in Active Response Training on 2026-06-12T11:02:36Z

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   When Is Using Your CCW a Mistake? “If you bring a firearm into this equation, will it help or hurt your cause? While there is no simple answer and an almost infinite number of […]
With W.H.O. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ dreams of world domination dashed during the covid time as well as the US pulling our funding, I’d bet his latest wet dream is that Ebola hits the big time. He’s presently wanting to repeat an abysmal policy of NOT instituting travel bans from the DRC, the Sudan, and […]

Friday Closeout Memes!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-12T10:00:00Z




The Continuing Saga of the Explire Scientific Mount

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-06-12T05:04:29Z

I do not have the latest firmware. This explains the problems with using the latest control software. I will update it tomorrow 

I installed the latest firmware in the mount. The ExploreStars Envision app now connects at least with WFi but not Bluetooth. Even without doing a 2 star alignment, its attempt at goto Sun was close enough that I am convinced the problems is solved 

Baseball

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House on 2026-06-12T01:08:41Z

 I've loved baseball all my life.  The ballet between a pitcher and a batter, the way the infield covers the bases. The routine plays and the strategy in the game.  I don't follow teams, can't give you stats, I simply love the game.

Tonight, I'm watching clips from The Love Of The Game, a movie released in 1999.

So, the question for y'all.   What is the best baseball movie?

One more word about elections

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty on 2026-06-12T01:00:00Z

The theft will continue, regardless of who wins all these elections! Continue reading

Rimfires That Deserve A Reboot

by Zac K in The Firearm Blog on 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

It’s a weird thing, the North American firearms industry. Some guns are so popular they’re practically immortal, with factories around the world turning out copycats. Other guns that are quite interesting, and probably more fun to shoot, are cast the wayside. Here are three rimfires that I’d like to see come back into production, if only the dollars and cents made sense …
HK's MR308 has always been the civilian face of the HK417 bloodline, a .308 Winchester semi-automatic built to the same exacting standards as its military sibling, with cold-hammer-forged barrels, ambidextrous controls, and that characteristically HK feeling of nothing being left to chance. Where the G28 is Germany's designated marksman rifle, the MR308 is where that DNA reaches the sport and hunting market.
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we talked about how the Glock 48 is the new standard in concealed carry. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, with all the storms hitting the northeast part of the country these past few weeks, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at some ways to protect your gun after moisture creeps into your gun. Let's take a closer look at weather hazards to your carry gun.

Ruse of the Fisherman

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T18:26:16Z

Pope Leo hits beaches of popular European migrant entry point after criticizing global immigration policies … “I like the Vatican state’s migration policy. If someone enters illegally or with violence, they are fined, imprisoned and banned from entry. I would like a similar migration policy for Spain,” Abascal told reporters Monday. [More] They put those … Continue reading "Ruse of the Fisherman"

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U. S. "Dark Fleet"

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-06-11T18:20:08Z

Not to avoid sanctions but to circumvent the Irsnian blockade. 6/10/26 CNBC:

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. military has secretly helped 200 commercial ships and more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

I have found the relatively low price of oil globally with the Strait of Hormuz closed.  The amount moved (at night without lights) is a fraction of thr normal transport so oil is still tight but at least our allies (Australia, Japan, South Korea) should get some benefit.  Our erstwhile allies even benefit. If only they were helping! Of course, the Royal Navy is now not even a shadow of its former self, more like a shadow of a ghost so expecting their help is unrealistic.  Besides, they have emerging impolite opposition forming. 

The launch edition Gunwerks GOAT rifle will be available chambered in 6.5 PRC or 7 PRC. The carbon fiber wrapped 18” barrels are made of 416 stainless steel, have a C20 contour (.750” at the muzzle) and are fitted with Gunwerks Directional Muzzle Brakes. The rifle is built on the Gunwerks GLR Ti action with pinned 20-MOA Picatinny rail sections on the receiver rings for optics mounting. The ClymR carbon fiber stock has a standard length of pull of 13.5” with 12.75" - 14.5" LOP available optionally. The forearm comes with a forward 1913 rail for attaching bipods, and a mid ARCA rail will also be offered as an option. The bottom metal has a hinged floorplate design. The pull weight of the TriggerTech Primary trigger, which this rifle comes equipped with, is two pounds. The overall length of the rifle is 38.5”. The custom Cerakote camouflage on the buttstock is also launch-edition-specific.

Optimizing Old Iron-Sides: Optimizing a Duty-Use 1911

by Tom Marshall in Recoil on 2026-06-11T17:13:14Z

Duty-Use 1911 Cover
Duty-Use 1911 CoverWhile not used for duty as much anymore, the 1911 can still get the job done. This is how we optimized one for duty-carry!

Darwin… Paging Mr. Darwin…

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T17:08:29Z

If only we could ban guns, amirite?

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Warrior Systems Manufacturing (WSM), probably best known for its WSM15-series rifles and drum magazines, has added a rimfire suppressor to its lineup. The Legionary 22 is a purpose-built .22 LR can designed around the specific size and performance requirements of rimfire platforms rather than being adapted down from a larger-caliber design. The suppressor weighs 3.5 ounces with a 1-inch diameter, keeping it from upsetting the balance of lightweight rimfire rifles and pistols. The body is 6061-T6 aluminum with a Type III hardcoat anodized black finish. Thread pitch is 1/2x28, which covers the vast majority of threaded .22 LR barrels on the market. I have a few .22LRs, and they’re all threaded in this pitch. On the performance side, WSM claims the Legionary 22 reduces sound levels to 114.10 dB on .22 LR, which works out to roughly 27 dB of noise reduction compared to unsuppressed fire. That should put it in a competitive territory for aluminum rimfire suppressors in this price range. 22...

Better Late Than Never?

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T16:52:22Z

Yeah, I figured that out. (It hadn’t been addressed yet on the Freedom 250 website when I sent my query.) I’ll see if they reply:

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By Dave Workman The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on Tuesday launched an investigation “to determine whether Philadelphia Police use a vague ‘good cause’ standard to cancel permits to carry legal firearms.” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the investigation, explaining, “I have directed the Civil Rights Division, through our Second Amendment Section, to defend law-abiding citizens from local authorities […]

The post DOJ Launches Investigation into Philly P.D. Gun Permit Revocations appeared first on Liberty Park Press.

A Right Delayed

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T16:26:36Z

Why? But the judge issued an order stopping everything. And here’s the kicker. He did it because of a move pulled by the anti-gun Attorney General Jay Jones. The state is using a rule called the Multiple Claimant Litigation Act. Because gun owners are fighting back in four different counties across Virginia, the attorney general … Continue reading "A Right Delayed"

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Through a Glass Darkly

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T15:59:19Z

Cuba’s Eternal Revolution Through the Prism of Insurgency, Socialism, and Espionage (2024) is a fantastic book, written by a friend of mine for over forty years. Dr. Miguel Faria lived through the revolution with his family and friends and escaped to the once freedom of the United States at the tender age of thirteen with … Continue reading "Through a Glass Darkly"

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Breaking News!

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T15:15:25Z

Gavin Newsom Breaks His Promise [More] Oh, go on. [Via Michael G]

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Aid and Comfort to the Enemy

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T15:10:30Z

Two Former Utah Court Clerks Arrested and Facing Federal Charges after Allegedly Helping Illegal Aliens Evade ICE Arrest [More] I don’t see any profiling surprises here. Hey, how come they get a GoFundMe page but Second Amendment defenders don’t? [Via Steve T]

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Budget helmet-mounted thermal has been a hard category to fill, and this is coming from someone who’s into more expensive options. The options sitting below the $1,000 mark have historically meant compromising on frame rate, display quality, or build integrity, often all three at once. Nightfox thinks their new “Arctic” changes that math. Let’s take a closer look.

Of Course You Realize This Means War

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T14:49:14Z

Osborn proposed a preemptive “red flag” law targeting owners of “assault-style rifles,” which would require gun owners to undergo a mental health evaluation every five years to re-register those weapons. [More] How many divisions does Osborn have? What an @$$hole. [Via Edmund M]

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Speak for Yourself

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T14:35:46Z

The ATF Director Just Said What Gun Owners Have Been Waiting To Hear [Watch] The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed…? Get real. [Via Jess]

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The Not-So-Great Replacement

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T14:29:11Z

American tech professionals should accept low-wage teaching jobs in rural Alaska and let H-1B migrant Indians enjoy the high-wage jobs in sunny cosmopolitan Silicon Valley, says Vivek Wadhwa, an Indian-born tech investor. [More] Besides, the other Vivek says “The idea of a heritage American is … loony,” and our “gun rights leaders” say stop the … Continue reading "The Not-So-Great Replacement"

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The NeverEnding Story

by admin in The War on Guns on 2026-06-11T14:02:02Z

At least 16 states have now put 3D gun laws on the books, with seven states adding major legislation this year. [More] And, of course, it’s not just 3D guns they want to ban. So… how many lawsuits must rights advocates pay for, in how many districts and circuits, with no clear resolve on the … Continue reading "The NeverEnding Story"

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The Días de Gloria cigars are long-standing stalwarts among the many blends from AJ Fernandez. Introduced in 2019, the line is said to have been influenced by the flavor profile and character of the classic Cuban cigars that inspired the prolific blender. The Días de Gloria catalog was expanded in 2024 with the introduction of the AJ Fernandez Días de Gloria Brazil. Recently, I lit up both cigars on back-to-back days, providing an opportunity for a direct comparison.

The original AJ Fernandez Días de Gloria is a Nicaraguan puro, featuring tobaccos from four different Fernandez farms in Nicaragua. Once the cedar sleeve and foot ribbon are removed, the deep chocolate-colored wrapper glistens in the sun, its appearance enhanced by the decorative gold, yellow, and red bands.



After spending four months in the humidor, the smoke begins earnestly in the medium-full-bodied range. Notes of cedar, coffee, and cocoa predominate. I found a surprising fruit sweetness underlying the bolder flavors, adding a pleasing balance. On the retrohale, additional sweetness softened the black pepper spice. I found myself retrohaling far more than usual just to revisit that intriguing note.

This afternoon smoke was paired with a classic Negroni and enjoyed on the sunny deck. Perhaps not the most obvious pairing choice, I found the cocktail’s bitter orange notes complemented the cigar’s cedar and spice. The drink’s dry, bitter finish also cleansed the palate between draws, allowing the nuances of the cigar — especially the sweetness — to stand out.

The AJ Fernandez Días de Gloria Brazil, enjoyed the following evening, had been resting in my humidor since September 2024, not long after it reached store shelves. It’s a cigar I’ve enjoyed frequently in the ensuing years. The Brazil version substitutes a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper for the original Nicaraguan leaf, while retaining Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Again, the cigar sports a cedar sleeve and foot ribbon, with green accents replacing the red found on the original bands.



The Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper is dark and oily. While the binder and filler remain largely the same, the wrapper has a profound effect on the cigar’s flavor profile. The overall experience is richer and darker. Bitter chocolate and espresso predominate, while dark fruit and baking spice notes arrive with authority. The retrohale delivers black and red pepper in abundance.

The Días de Gloria Brazil was enjoyed as an evening digestif with a pour of Amaro Averna. Both the cigar and the amaro occupy a similar flavor space, rich and layered with notes of cocoa, coffee, spice, and dried fruit. The cigar’s espresso and dark chocolate intertwined beautifully with Averna’s caramel and herbal sweetness. I couldn’t help but imagine that a slice of dark spice cake would have completed the dessert-like combination.

Both cigars are exceptional smokes, sharing a common heritage while delivering distinctly different experiences. The original Días de Gloria impressed me with its balance of sweetness, cedar, and spice, making it an excellent companion for a bright afternoon and a Negroni. The Brazil, by contrast, leaned into darker, richer flavors that paired naturally with an after-dinner pour of Averna. Rather than choosing a favorite, I found myself appreciating how each cigar excelled in its own setting — proof that a single wrapper change can transform not only a cigar’s flavor profile, but also the occasion it best complements.

Cheers!


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In this installment of Gal Gab, Madeleine Golob finds out more about Christa Forrester – a relative newcomer to the outdoor industry, but one who has emerged as a powerful role model to many.
Few firearms platforms inspire the kind of lifelong devotion (or call it obsession) and global lore as the AK. Today, we’ve brought together three guys who live and breathe the platform every day. Emmanuel Barron of American Steppe, builder of tough, field-proven American-made gear designed with real hunters in mind, Kyle (@molasses_marmot), and Kalen of Rotating Bolt Industries, the Colorado-based FFL and boutique AK shop responsible for custom builds like the RB-01, which I reviewed here on TFB just a few years ago . Each of them shares their unfiltered thoughts on how the AK stacks up against its contemporaries, real-world reliability lessons from gunsmithing and competitive shooting, and helpful platform quirks worth knowing if you’re planning on adopting one yourself.
Quote of the Day At one point I thought being on the left was a mental problem. The empirical evidence is so overwhelming. It never worked anywhere, and they refused to accept it. Therefore, I thought it was a mental … Continue reading

Brain Buckets

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-11T12:48:21Z

Danish PSA's go pretty hard.





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MO: St. Louis - Domestic Defense? Disarm, with Two Wounded

by Dean Weingarten in GUN WATCH on 2026-06-11T12:05:49Z


A preliminary investigation determined that the 44-year-old suspect approached a 37-year-old woman with a firearm while she was taking out the trash, according to police.

The suspect was known to the woman, and she fled back into her house. Police said the suspect then shot the 41-year-old man who was inside the house with her, leading to a struggle over the firearm.

The 41-year-old man then picked up the dropped gun and shot the suspect, according to police.

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According to investigators, an intruder who was attempting to rob a home awakened a couple residing there at around 1:30 a.m.

Investigators said the female victim, the homeowner’s girlfriend, ran to her next-door neighbor’s home for help. Shortly after, the neighbor retrieved a firearm and came to the couple’s home.

“That neighbor fired his weapon, striking the subject in the head,” said Delgado.

Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded shortly after.

“The subject was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead,” said Delgado.


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Tankity!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-11T11:31:11Z

Interesting video on the Sheridan, the Army's last light tank.

The Best Handgun Practice Drill Resources

by Greg Ellifritz in Active Response Training on 2026-06-11T11:00:22Z

Written by Greg Ellifritz   I got the following question from a reader.  As I think this answer has a universal appeal, I chose to answer it here so that all of you can benefit as well.  Here’s the question:   “I want to assemble/integrate your suggestions for practice sessions, but I’m overwhelmed by the […]

Meme Dump!

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-11T10:59:40Z




Surveillance States

by Tam in View From The Porch on 2026-06-11T10:50:53Z

Perhaps unsurprisingly, cops keep getting caught using Flock cameras and their surveillance database to stalk people.

Welcome to the panopticon.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is a true Second Amendment champion.

On data preservation

by Ry Jones in Mindless Bit Spew on 2026-06-11T09:35:05Z

Many years ago I started collecting the raw AFMER data from the ATF - glad I never deleted any of it, as some of this data is no longer available.

ICYMI

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-06-11T04:24:36Z

The party that drew brush mustaches on Bush Jt. and/made every wave of the hand by Trump or Musk into a Nazi salute just picked a World War II buff with a SS tattoo their nominee for U. S. Senate.

Why? 6/5/26 OpenSecrets reports billionaires are funding his campaign that claims rich people have too much influence. 

If billionaires are upset about their wealth enough to back one of their opponents would it not be simpler to do this wholesale (give away your billions) rather than retail (putting in office intent on taking that wealth). This suggests that he has no intention of doing so.

Cowards?

by TPOL Nathan in The Price of Liberty on 2026-06-11T01:00:00Z

The Canadian Senate passed the so-called "Combating Hate Act" criminalizing several types of free speech, while a third of them were too cowardly to state their position and did not vote. Continue reading

The New Mount Needed a Protective Carry Case

by Clayton Cramer in Clayton Cramer. on 2026-06-11T00:21:10Z

I am not sure invented this customizable cube foam for making custom cases but I hope they got rich.
This is an SKB, a little more expensive than the Chinese cases but I feel better about buying American 
Everything fits in here but the telescope which has its own case, and the tripod 



With the abundance of optics manufacturers in the marketplace today, it is cool to see one when it is homegrown and close to home. For me, that is AT3 Tactical based out of St. Michael, MN - which is my home state. For those who are uninitiated to the brand, they are sellers of an assortment of products - firearms, lasers, components, magazines, and more - to include other manufacturers’ products as well as their own in-house items.
Photo Of The Day: The 7th Army Training Command wrapped up Exercise Combined Resolve 26-07 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center  in Hohenfels, Germany, on May 10th, a month-long rotation that brought together more than 3,600 participants from seven nations to work through the kind of problems that don't always have clean answers. Combined arms interoperability. Multi-domain operations. The friction of working alongside allies who train differently, speak differently, and sometimes shoot differently - with “enemy” forces shooting back at you!
Welcome back to Wheelgun Wednesday , our weekly article series that covers everything about wheelguns, and on this selected day. This week, Taurus gives the single-action revolver segment something it has rarely offered: a factory dual cylinder setup on a traditionally styled wheelgun.

Karmelo Gets A State ID

by Pawpaw in PawPaw's House on 2026-06-10T21:46:58Z

 The Karmelo Anthony trial is over.  He's guilty of murder, sentenced to 35 years in the Texas prison system.  They will give him a state ID with a TDC (Texas Department of Corrections) number.  The evidence was plain, it could not have been more cut-and-dried.

The usual suspects are playing the usual cards.  And nobody wants to hear it.  You can go search, or I'll give you a link. You've heard it before.  The race card and the culture card,  worn and threadbare, poorly played.

"It was an all-white jury."

The defense played a huge part in picking the jury.  They didn't pick any black jurors.

"I'm a mother of five black boys.  What do I tell my kids?:

Tell them not to stab people in the chest.

Karmelo Anthony brought a knife to a high school track meet and stabbed another student to death.  That is the whole story. Karmelo will be eligible for parole in 17.5 years. If he makes it that long.

Tell your kids not to stab people in the chest.  Better yet, don't stab people at all.


By Dave Workman Tucked a few paragraphs into a recent report from the Montana-based Crime Prevention Research Center regarding the number of homicides involving Glock pistols illegally altered with so-called “Glock switch” devices is a startling revelation the mainstream media has overlooked. According to the report, during the period of 2021-2024, FBI data says there […]

The post CPRC Report: Lightning Kills More People than Modified Glocks appeared first on Liberty Park Press.

Fightlite MCR: Belt-Fed For The Common Man

by Iain Harrison in Recoil on 2026-06-10T20:10:20Z

A wise man once said that happiness is a belt-fed weapon. Making your AR-15 belt-fed might be one of the coolest things you can do to an AR-15!
Nigerian Christians Face Legal Battle for the Right to Defend Themselves [More] You don’t say. I wonder how our anti-gun domestic “progressive faith leaders,” not in danger of being slaughtered and eradicated at any moment by bloodthirsty Marxist savages, feel about that… [Via bondmen]

Source

In the past few months, Virginia has quickly become a battleground state in the back-and-forth scrapping over firearms rights. One of the state government’s most recent moves, the reinstatement of universal background checks for firearms sales, has been opposed by Lynchburg Circuit Judge Patrick Yeatts, who ordered state police to stop performing background checks on private sales.

Barrett is Developing an MRAD Chambered in 6.8x51mm

by Matthew Moss in The Firearm Blog on 2026-06-10T17:00:00Z

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. have announced  an ongoing program to develop a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the Barrett MRAD MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle system. The MRAD MK 22 is currently fielded by the U.S. Army and can currently be chambered in .338 Norma Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm.

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