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Same bear? Maybe, maybe not….looks kinda small. But the game camera picked up these shots last night, just seven hours after Id been standing right there. Am I worried? Not really. Black bears can, under certain conditions, be dangerous but … Continue reading →
Quote of the Day Is Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) a mole for the National Rifle Association (NRA)? After the recent scandal involving the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), some may wonder given a curious turn of events in Virginia. Gun sales have … Continue reading →
Today, June 14, is truly a “Made in America” day of celebration. It’s Flag Day, the day we honor our nation’s flag and all it represents. Remarkably, on this same day we also celebrate National Bourbon Day, recognizing bourbon as America’s “official” native spirit.
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress resolved: “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Over the centuries, that first flag evolved into the one we proudly fly today, with its 13 stripes and 50 stars. I have always considered it the most striking national flag in the world. While opinions about our country and its symbols may differ, the flag remains a powerful emblem of the freedoms and opportunities that generations of Americans have worked to preserve.
National Bourbon Day came much later. On May 4, 1964, Congress declared bourbon a “distinctive product of the United States.” I am not sure when the national holiday itself originated, nor why it came to be celebrated on June 14. Tradition — or perhaps legend — holds that June 14 marks the first time bourbon was distilled, though it is difficult, if not impossible to prove. The date likely owes as much to distillery marketing as to historical fact, but who could object to such a celebration? There is certainly an argument to be made for pairing it with Flag Day, given bourbon’s uniquely American heritage.
So fly the flag, enjoy a sip of bourbon, and take a moment to appreciate both.
HPD said that the homeowner called his neighbor to alert him of the burglary. That neighbor then got his brother and confronted the burglary suspects.
Lt. Crowson said the suspects ran down the street and that the two men followed them in a vehicle.
Crowson said that, down the street, after a confrontation with the suspects, one of the two men shot one of the suspects.
HPD previously reported that the suspect was able to jump a fence while wounded, but that he ultimately died at the scene.
At one point, police allege Lockridge got behind the counter and started swinging the machete at the clerk.
The clerk was able to leave the store and get a gun from his vehicle.
Authorities say Lockridge initially followed him outside but then went back inside the store.
When the clerk went back inside, Lockridge reportedly tried to attack him with the machete.
That's when police say the clerk shot Lockridge and called 911.
- The goons who keep an eye on the crews of the "shadow fleet" tankers that are the Russian economy's increasingly tenuous financial lifeline.
- The paid influencers who hype Polymarket to the rubes.
- Pokémon Go location data sold for use in training military drones. No wonder people are starting to hate everything about Big Tech.
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6/3/26 DW:
A hotel in the southern German state of Bavaria came under heavy criticism for a message refusing a reservation to an Israeli guest that included a message reminiscent of the Nazi era.
The case came to light when Israel's consul general to southern Germany, Talya Lador, posted the rejection message on X.
"Have we returned to the 1930s?" Lador wrote in German.
A screenshot in her post shows an English-language message from the Hotel zum Hirschen in Bavaria telling the recipient that "there are no Jews allowed in our hotel."
Simply put, as noted in the Statement of Facts, “The weapons banned by the act are the arms of the citizen militia.” [More] While the other challenges are on hold, this unique complaint is still scheduled to be heard.
Brown said the individual reported being approached by two people in masks. That encounter led to gunfire. Investigators have recovered a firearm and said the suspected shooter was cooperating with the investigation.
At this point, investigators believe the person who was shot was one of the masked individuals, according to Brown.
Brought the laptop this time. Connected to Starlink just fine. I brought it so I could more easily check some Google Earth stuff without the limitations of a phone. Normally, I’d throw in a lengthy post here but you’ll have … Continue reading →
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 . We all know that subsonic ammo is a lot of fun when paired with a silencer, but availability can be a problem for some cartridges. Thanks to Trail Boss powder, you can create subsonic loads safely for just about anything.
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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.
Cheers!
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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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.
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.
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: 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"
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"
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!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 NetherlandsElon is being selfish by not paying the wealth tax
Vast numbers responded to you as a serious proposal.
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"
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.
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]
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]
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"
It happened in September and neither of them have been arrested yet? [Via WiscoDave]
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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The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced its free state-approved boating safety course has been approved in 15 additional states.
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 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 […]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 →
Aggravated Assault: 300 Block Edgewood Ave
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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.
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 […]
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
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?
The theft will continue, regardless of who wins all these elections! Continue reading →
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.
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"
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.
While not used for duty as much anymore, the 1911 can still get the job done. This is how we optimized one for duty-carry!If only we could ban guns, amirite?
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...
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:
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 […]
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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"
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"
Gavin Newsom Breaks His Promise [More] Oh, go on. [Via Michael G]
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]
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.