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The Second Amendment Foundation and six other gun rights groups have signed an open letter decrying a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian which blocked language in the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that removed suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns from regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA). However, Republicans were able to insert language which […]
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How Many Households in the U.S. Have a Gun in 2025? [More] How do they vote?
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Key House GOP moderate Don Bacon won’t seek re-election [More] So, a Republican adopting Antifa language and calling MAGA “Nazis” is what we’re calling “moderate” these days…? At least he was OK on guns… But then he went and played right into Democrat hands to undo it all by supporting “expanding legal immigration and opening … Continue reading "Bringing Home the Bacon"
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A pistol good enough to be your EDC, but cheap enough you can put one in every room. Taurus GX2 the new king of budget pistols?Police Officers Protest Pride After Being Barred From Marching With Guns [More] I agree with the organizers that no one group should have superior rights. I also think, since they’ve made the decision to forego their rights and infringe on the rights of others, there should be no taxpayer-funded armed presence protecting the marchers. [Via Andy … Continue reading "We’re the Only Ones Not Parading Enough"
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James emails to point out a very good article on how the bombs for Operation Midnight Hammer were designed. This bit was particularly interesting:
“In the beginning of its development, we had so many PhDs working on the MOP program, doing modeling and simulation, that we were quietly and in a secret way, the biggest users of supercomputer-hours within the United States of America,” he said.
Recommended.
He was confirmed dictator, restored the power of the Senate that had been crippled by the populares, and reorganized the state according to the old laws and traditions of the Republic, the mos maiorum. Having done so he abdicated the dictatorship, became a private citizen… [More] Kinda reminds me of another leader who followed a … Continue reading "Learning from the Past"
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The big beautiful bill is a dud to gun owners and second amendment advocates. There is nothing whatsoever in it for us. And the influencers who used the phrase “next best win” have to live with the shame of having used talking points handed to them by someone, we still don’t know who. [More] Methinks … Continue reading "‘Next Best Win’"
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Well. gentlemen I can’t tell you what what a pleasure it’s been for me to have President Bachenberg and Executive Vice President Hamlin talking to real NRA members with real questions. We couldn’t get to them all. So, if if you like what you saw here tonight you need to go to nra.org/townhall… [Watch at … Continue reading "Meet the New NRA"
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Still, the brief adds some important points that an ultimate Supreme Court decision will need to consider: Among recognized “uses by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes” are “self-defense, target shooting, and public defense,” that last category touching on the core purpose the Framers had in mind as articulated in the first 13 words of the … Continue reading "Justice Filing Brief in Illinois Gun Ban Case a Long Overdue Change in Course"
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In a vase, a single flower, small and delicate, watered by hand, carries its scent into the home. Water is plentiful here, but in some parts of the world, it is as rare and precious as love. When it falls, it falls in huge drops that seep into bare skin, wetting the formerly barren ground, soaking in deep with the weight of an astonishing gift.
- From Small Town Roads - by LB Johnson - Readers Favorite International Book Award Gold Medal Winner for Fiction
In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses the implications of a proposed merger between the ATF and DEA, emphasizing the potential threats to gun rights and the Second Amendment. Joined by David Codrea, they explore the historical context, current political climate, and the importance of maintaining the ATF as a standalone … Continue reading "AAR Redux"
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When Estonia received a large influx of small arms from Sweden they got both regular AK4 rifles (Sweden’s version of the G3) and scoped DMR models. The standard Estonian infantry squad had nine riflemen and [...]
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I’ve enjoyed the Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra numerous times over the past couple of years, and recently revisited one that had been resting in my humidor for nearly two years — left from my original pre-release order.
Cloaked in a rich U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, the cigar features an Ecuadorian Habano binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Pennsylvania. It boasts a soft box press and is dressed with striking black, white, and gold-accented bands that contrast beautifully against the reddish-chocolate hue of the wrapper.
This well-aged stick burned evenly and delivered a medium- to full-bodied experience. Dark chocolate, espresso, and dark cherry took center stage, while subtle notes of black pepper and cedar added depth and complexity in the background.
That said, this particular cigar did present a tight draw initially. After a few minutes of struggling, I reached for the PerfecDraw tool and extracted a sizable stem that had clearly been restricting airflow. Once cleared, the draw opened up nicely, producing copious smoke and allowing the cigar’s full flavor profile to shine through.
As I enjoyed the La Madonna Negra, I reached for a nearly depleted bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey — a bottle I realized I’ve somehow never written about in these Musings.
Uncle Nearest is a Tennessee distillery named in honor of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel the craft of distillation. The “1856” marks the earliest documented involvement of Nearest Green as the master distiller for the operation that would eventually become the Jack Daniel's Distillery
While technically not a bourbon due to Tennessee whiskey's legal classification requirements, Uncle Nearest 1856 is extremely close in profile. It undergoes the Lincoln County Process, which involves filtering the spirit through sugar maple charcoal before aging — an essential characteristic of Tennessee whiskey. In every other respect, it meets the legal standards of a bourbon. Whether Tennessee whiskey is bourbon remains a long-running (and mostly semantic) debate — one I’ll leave to others.
On the nose, the 1856 offers notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. The palate brings brown sugar, maple syrup, charred oak, and a touch of spice, all carried with a gentle heat from its 100-proof strength.
Compared to the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7, the “classic” example of Tennessee whiskey, Uncle Nearest is richer, bolder, and more layered — closer to a classic bourbon than its softer Tennessee sibling. One reason my bottle’s nearly empty: I've found it makes a fine Old Fashioned and has often been in my rotation for that cocktail.
As for the pairing, La Madonna Negra was an ideal companion to the whiskey. The cigar’s dark chocolate and espresso notes harmonized with the whiskey’s vanilla and caramel, while the 100-proof backbone of the Uncle Nearest stood up well to the cigar’s bold character.
Cheers!
An Important Note: Please repeatedly contact your state’s two U.S. Senators by phone and e-mail and demand that they overrule the unelected Senate Parliamentarian’s recent bogus ruling that the Hearing Protection Act and the SHORT Act did not qualify as “tax measures” under the Byrd Rule. Clearly, the National Firearms Act of 1934 IS INDEED part of the Federal tax code, and any modification to NFA-’34 is indeed “tax-related.” Tell your Senators: Vote NO on the entire bill, unless the Hearing Protection Act and the SHORT Act are fully restored! If they can overrule the Senate Parliamentarian on Senator Dan …
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“Some deer came to the squirrel feeder today,” Kari announced at supper one evening. Kari and I both love deer. Kari loves deer because she thinks that they are pretty. I love deer because I think that they are tasty. As a result, our priorities don’t always coincide. But we do both agree that we like having deer around on the property. It isn’t that I have ever actually shot deer on our property. I just want them nearby in case I get hungry. The squirrel feeder had not always been a squirrel feeder. It was originally a platform that …
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The following recipe for Traci’s Marinara Sauce is from SurvivalBlog reader Callie B. Ingredients 2 large cans whole tomatoes, chopped (Or fresh tomatoes of equivalent volume, plus a bit of water) 1/4 c. tomato paste 1/2 c. olive oil 1 Tbsp. minced onion 1 or 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, thinly sliced Garlic, to taste 2 tsp. minced parsley 1/2 tsp. crushed dried oregano Directions Place all of the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring the pan to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover with a lid. Simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and thickened to a …
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Today’s graphic: The number of propane fueling stations, by State. (U.S. Dept. of Energy Map. See the original site, for specific locations, or use the Alternative Fueling Station Locator.) “Thousands of fueling stations across the country provide propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).” The thumbnail below is click-expandable. — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.
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“Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations,—entangling alliances with none; the support of the State governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies; the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigour, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad; . . . . freedom of religion; freedom of the press; freedom of person under the protection of the habeas corpus; and trial by juries …
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The water system went down for about an hour this afternoon. Belle and I moved here in 2004 and this is the first time I can recall the water system being down. Once in 21 years is a pretty good track record.
That is good work. We are on what is called the Buckeye Water System. They provide water to the northeast corner of Rapides parish and they generally do a good job. To find a problem on a Sunday afternoon and fix it in an hour is excellent service. Good job Buckeye Water.
I bet we'll be under a boil advisory.
17 years is a long time. Not just for a blog, but in a lifetime.
In 2008, my youngest was at Parris Island becoming a Marine.
All my children were adults and healthy.
My parents were about to retire and were still doing well.
I was shooting enough that I had started reloading. That didn't save me any money but it did allow more time at the range.
I had started a martial art and had no idea if I was going to be able or willing to get very far.
I was working in I.T. , still mid-career.
I blogged about all these things, as well as about politics, the economy, world events, and anything that caught my attention. {SQUIRREL!!!}
Borepatch and I had our first contact within a month, a comment I left telling him to flee Massachusetts at the end of a long rant of a post he had made.
We joined our blogs along the way.
Now it's 2025. There have a lot of changes and losses along the way. But here we stand.
I grew up in a great time in a great country and I have had an amazing journey. And I still have hope.
Thanks to all of you have been our readers and commenters over the years.
"It goes on to state “the best is to invite just one person” and “…not have that person in competition with others.”"
Essentially an admission that victim group members cannot handle competition with other applicants who are not designated victims.
The medical school was even worse:
"“A snapshot archived on August 27, 2024, shows that: ‘[d]epartments are eligible for up to $50,000 in subsidies for the hiring of faculty from groups that are underrepresented in medicine (URiM),’ with additional funds for hiring two URiM candidates.”"
Imagine if white racists ever became dominant voices in academia (right after the pigs fly over campus) and they adopted an internal policy of disregarding applicants unable to write an adequately white supremacist manifesto.
The only way to stop discrimination is to stop discriminating.
Dwight (your go-to guy for obituaries) posts on the passing of Lalo Schifrin. Dwight lists the astonishing themes that he composed (spoiler alert: you have heard many of these). Most famous was Mission: Impossible theme; this song was one of the five Grammys he won:
He also composed the score for The Four Musketeers, which was great fun.
I encourage you to click through to Dwight's post for the list of his compositions which is simply astounding.
Last year after my father died, my brother and I split up his gun collection. Among the large number of Smith & Wesson double actions was this factory nickel Model 10-8, chambered in .38 Special, of course.
Over on AmericanFightingRevolver.com, "Bryan with a Y" did a video covering the 10-8 variant of the Military & Police and noted it as being one of his favorites, for several reasons. Based on my sample of one he's absolutely right.
The action on this revolver is exceptionally smooth. Dad wasn't one to tinker. His idea of a trigger job on a K-Frame was putting 1,000 rounds through it double action. I don't think he fired this one all that much, though because it was very clean when I got it. In his later years he got less meticulous with cleaning, and this one was pretty much spotless.
As indicated by the "TWC (redacted number)" stamped on the left side of the frame, the gun formerly belonged to The Wackenhutt Corporation, a provider of security services. It appears to have spent most of its time in the armory.
When I got it the gun wore a set of S&W Magnas and I shot it like that for awhile. However, even when fitted with a grip adapter I find the old Uncle Mike's Combat grips more comfortable for long shooting sessions.
When looking at the back of the cylinder you can see that although the gun is nickeled, the ejector star and ratchet are blued. There is an "N" stamped between the top two charge holes, indicating that it came from the factory in nickel.
S&W matted the top of the frame and barrel but for improved visibility I painted the front sight using a white base coat topped with 2 or 3 coats of lime green nail polish. I blacked out the rear sight with a Sharpie marker to reduce glare.
Yesterday I got together with a friend to shoot on his property and put 100 rounds through the Model 10-8. From 10 yards in rapid double action it was easy to blow out the black on a B-8 repair center target.
The loads were a Speer 148 grain BBWC over 2.9 grains of Accurate No.2 in W-W wadcutter brass, and Servicio Aventuras primers. This is a very pleasant load to shoot in a K-Frame, and cleaner burning than the equivalent when loaded with Bullseye.
Jonathan’s book, “Thorneycroft to SA80”: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/bullpup-rifle-book “Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier”: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/collier-book “Who Invented the Wheelgun?”: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/purchase/p/wheelgun Armax Journal: https://www.armaxjournal.org Jonathan’s flintlock revolver article:
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Got back from my trip late last night (early this morning). I typically don’t post here on weekends, but I have an article announcement. UPDATE Here’s the “Town Hall” on YouTube: Draw your own conclusions.
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“The investigation revealed that the [alleged suspect] had physically assaulted an adult male family member and had stabbed an adult and an adult female family member,” RPD said in a public alert. “The [alleged suspect] had also attempted to stab an adult female family member when an involved party discharged a firearm, striking the decedent and preventing any further injuries to family members.”
Police said two groups of UPS employees got into an argument after work and someone threatened to get their friend, Ernest, who had a gun.
Another man involved in the fight ran to his family's car and when Ernest approached with a hand in a bookbag the man's brother shot Ernest in an act of self-defense, police said.
Officers found Ernest hiding in his car with a gunshot wound to his leg, and he was taken to a local hospital.
According Scott County Sheriff Derick Wheetley, around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported home invasion and shooting on County Highway 244, which is between Benton and Oran.
“Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a homeowner had shot and killed an intruder who was attempting to forcibly enter the residence,” Wheetley said in a news release Friday, June 27. “Preliminary reports indicate that the homeowner was alerted to the intrusion and acted to protect themselves. The homeowner fired four shots, all of which struck the suspect.”
On June 29, 1194, Sverre Sigurdsson was crowned King of Norway, after years of dispute. — June 29, 1922: France granted 1 km² at Vimy Ridge “freely, and for all time, to the Government of Canada, the free use of the land exempt from all taxes”, for a memorial ground. The Canadian Army had famously captured that ground from the German Army in April,1917. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 119 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 …
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The purpose of this article is to outline a series of medical events my family experienced in an three-month window from Christmas Day 2024 to March 1, 2025, followed by a frank evaluation of what gaps this event chain showed in my family’s preparedness supplies and plans. As a healthy, early middle-aged male who has been in the preparedness space for nearly 15 years and regularly follows prepping blogs and podcasts, I like to think of myself as being prepared for most of the events that could disrupt the lives of my immediate family. The typical “beans, bullets, and Band-Aids” …
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The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: America’s National Dog The Bald Beagle Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is posted then I’ll give you credit. Thanks! Permission to repost memes that I’ve created is granted, provided that credit to SurvivalBlog.com is included.
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“But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore …
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Full video with reloading segment and clip solid file available here: https://forgottenweapons.vhx.tv/videos/ep-12-rem-lee-app Black powder military rifles of the 1860s-1880s are a really enjoyable group of guns. A lot of them are relatively reasonably priced, and [...]
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"I don't want to actually eat the steak dinner, it takes too long and feels like just a waste of time, so I take two vitamin pills and ask my Agentic AI for a summary of what wagyu tastes like."What a bunch of shallow, plastic, soulless goons these guys are.
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Cheers!
According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded around 11:40 p.m. to reports of gunfire on the Midpoint Memorial Bridge.
Officers found that a man had been attacked and the victim responded by shooting the other man, who was then taken to a hospital with gunshot wounds.
BILLINGS, Mont. – A shooting took place on Burlington Avenue in Billings following a neighborhood disturbance.
Law enforcement officials responded to the incident around 11:00 a.m. Captain Kent O'Donnell and Sheriff Mike Linder provided information about the response. Officers and medical personnel were called to the scene after a dispute between two male neighbors escalated, resulting in one being shot.
- PHLster Holsters has a new newsletter...and a new newsletter editor.
- The Devil and Sergeant Danny Applewhite
- Deputy Cletus has left the building.
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On June 28, 1846, the saxophone was patented by Antoine-Joseph “Adolfe” Sax. It was intended to fill the gap between brass and woodwind instruments. Never fully adopted by most symphony orchestras, the saxophone has nevertheless had amazing popularity in jazz music. — June 28th, 1703 was the birthday of theologian and hymn writer John Wesley, who died March 2, 1791. His name is so well-known and subconsciously recalled that I quite often get mail mis-addressed to “John Wesley Rawles”, and there was even a brief publisher’s misprinting of one of my book cover spines, that way. – JWR — Today’s …
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I’ve been sharpening chainsaws for many years, and l’ve noticed that most owners don’t perform basic maintenance on their equipment. They don’t even know what maintenance they should perform after use, such as cleaning, oiling, and unclogging the chain’s lubrication holes. The file that comes with a manufacturer’s chainsaw kit is used to maintain the correct sharpening angle. Not all chains are sharpened to a 30° angle. For example, the Ripping Chaín used in some portable sawmills has a cutting angle of just 10°. If you don’t know which file dimension to use according to the pitch of the chain, …
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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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“He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.” – Isaiah 33: 15-17 (KJV)
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