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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And of course the school district marginalized the girl:

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

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Today is the birthday of pilot Dominic Salvatore “Don” Gentile.  (December 6, 1920 – January 28, 1951).  He was a World War II RAF and USAAF pilot who achieved fame as he came close to surpassing Eddie Rickenbacker‘s World War I record of 26 downed aircraft. He later served in the post-war U.S. Air Force. His birthday was coincidentally on the same day as fellow fighter pilot George Frederick Beurling, who was born one year earlier: December 6, 1920. — An important Reminder:  December 7th, 2023 is the deadline for comments on ATF’s “Engaged in the business” rule.  PLEASE politely …

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

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This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — New York Retailers Blast Gov. Hochul After Losing $4.4 Billion to Theft Last Year. o  o  o SaraSue sent us this snippet: “Busy, busy, busy.  I have sold some dairy cows who needed pregnancy checks, disease testing, and a health certificate from the vet in order to move out of state.  One …

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

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

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

Freedom in the 50 States

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

See also The American Voter’s Flight to Freedom

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

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

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

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

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ABC7 Amarillo has pictures of Aurora.  We have cloudy skies 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No charges have been filed against the homeowner.

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

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

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

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

 Getting out the popcorn for this stuff.

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

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

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

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

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

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This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on the Yellowstone Geothermal Hot Spot. (See the Region-Wide section.) Region-Wide “Geological hazards” lurking below Yellowstone National Park, data show. (Thanks to reader C.B. for the link.)  Here is a quote: “Advanced geological surface mapping — a process that charts topography in a …

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scrooged gets two thumbs way, way up.

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

Wow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Among adults

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Knifeman kills German tourist, wounds others near France’s Eiffel Tower… A 26-year-old suspect, a French national arrested after the attack, had pledged allegiance to Islamic State… [More] Is that why no one is naming him? His victims, of course, were defenseless by mandate. Oh, and here’s a surprise: The suspect had in 2016 been sentenced … Continue reading "Any Bets His Name’s Not ‘Pierre’?"

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times on Black Friday in tribute to Black Lives Matter, court documents allege, by an inmate who once served as an FBI informant [More] This is the environment they’re looking to immerse political opponents of the rulers in, and the type of scumbag theyll use to do it. Related question: … Continue reading "The Company They Keep"

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

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

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

[More] I trust no one is surprised?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vista Outdoor announces price increase on cost of goods for ammo. Ammo prices will rise starting January 1st. [More] And it may rise even further. (Oh, and they’re sticking with Plan A.) [Via Jess]

The GOSAFE Act is an innovative bill that would regulate assault weapons & high-capacity magazines. Thank you @SenatorHeinrich, @SenAngusKing , @SenMarkKelly , and @SenatorBennet for championing it. Weapons of war don’t belong on our streets. Let’s get it done. [More] Aside from some effete lump who reposts Taylor Swift tweets, it doesn’t sound like too … Continue reading "Just Here for the Ratio"

US warship shoots down drones fired from Houthi-held Yemen in Red Sea [More] But Lloyd said… You know what would make us safer? This and this. No?

A federal district court judge in West Virginia has ruled that a federal law prohibiting handgun sales to 18-20-year-olds is “facially unconstitutional,” and granted a summary judgment in a case brought by the Second Amendment Foundation. [More] Look for the grabbers to blame this for crimes by “teens.”

One decision included in the poll was Bruen, and the poll found that 67% favored the ruling, while only 33% opposed it. [More] Landslide victory, right? Now, how will they vote? Or as “The Wolf” advised in Pulp Fiction… (NSFW)

Cop28 president says there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels… UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber says phase-out of coal, oil and gas would take world ‘back into caves’ [More] Yeah, that’s part of the plan. No worries though. The bosses will still live large.

Shut the f*** up, Dana, you’re drunk again. [More] Someone so out of control that she has to be removed from an event so she doesn’t vomit on others demands to control the rest of us under force of arms. Why does Proverbs 26:11 come to mind…?

Police chase deer through an elementary school after it breaks in, makes mess in classroom [More] Maybe it can’t read…? If they can’t keep prey out, how the hell are they supposed to stop a predator?

Mother recoils at safe injection site set across from school: ‘Our babies are in there’ [More] ARREST THAT GUN OWNER!!!

You know that stuff of mine that’s always running afoul of them…? I think I’ve found a way to keep from being censored… I’m sure when the time comes all those tech billionaires will get a pass… no?

The Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen found that a central part of New York’s licensing process, requiring a special need to obtain a concealed-carry permit, violated the Second Amendment. Because of this, Rivera reasoned, New York can no longer presume that everyone who possesses an unlicensed … Continue reading "To All Intents and Purposes"

Woods on steroids… Paging Rosemary Woods on steroids… This is what seditious conspiracy looks like. Including the fact that it isn’t everybody’s front-page news.

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

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

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People have noticed that you ammosexuals are compensating. It’s not their fault for noticing.

Happy Warrior @PaulWDrake
Tweeted on November 16, 2023

It’s not only another Markley’s Law Monday, it is another science denier!

This is the same person who has nothing but a laughter GIF in response to a reasonable observation:

“They’re losing” pic.twitter.com/Aq1BJEmvxe

— Happy Warrior (@PaulWDrake) November 16, 2023

They have childish insults, more insults, and nothing but insults.

"In the age of social media, one need only be right for a moment—for one pithy putdown or quick comeback. That kind of superficial politics inevitably leads to figures such as Santos." -Kevin D. Williamson

Another good episode from the guys at Tactical Tangents:

Having a good selection procedure is important for getting the right members on a team. Mike steals a page from advertising, only where an ad man conceptualizes the ideal customer, he’s looking for the ideal SWAT guy. The process could work for any team selection, though. Just think about what the ideal candidate would say, think, do, or feel, and look for those people. Listen to this episode for ideas on how to do just that.

Today I’m speaking with retired Master Sergeant John Keene, the NFA export for Morphy’s. John is a machine gun collector himself, and between this and his work with Morphy’s he has exceptional experience and expertise. So we have a slate of questions for him from Patrons:

0:00 – Introduction
0:29 – What’s the best way to sell a transferrable SMG?
5:00 – German small arms engineers used by the US after WW2?
10:44 – Could the T24 (American MG42) have worked?
14:09 – Are there any machine guns underpriced or overpriced right now?
18:30 – What new machine guns would become popular if the NFA registry was reopened?
21:18 – Was open bolt ever a bad thing on a crew-served gun?
24:14 – Best first machine gun?
27:31 – Converting Colt Balloon Guns into other...

We spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Orlando to take in the ESPN Events Invitational college basketball tournament. It was a different sort of vacation for us, but thoroughly enjoyable. Thanksgiving dinner consisted of court side hotdogs and shelf Scotch. I didn't get in a lot of whiskey shopping, but did pick up a few bottles that are unavailable or hard to find in Virginia. It's been a busy week since our return, with inhospitable outdoor weather, but the weekend brought a bit of a respite, and the chance to open a new bottle.

These semi-auto hunting rifles are excellent militia weapons.

Under the ideological of cultural Marxism and the framework of Marxist "Woke" ideologies, power must be taken from a majority population. Firearms, as noted by the Marxist and Chinese mass murderer Mao, are a form of political power. Mao wrote:

Every Communist must grasp the truth: Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.

What Mao meant was only the Communist party should be allowed to have guns. For a Marxist revolution to succeed, the people must be disarmed.  The left in the United States has long pushed for the disarmament of the population. Recently, the left has primarily pushed for the banning of th...

Police say three armed people entered the business in a robbery attempt.

During the robbery, a bystander fired a gun at the three suspects.

The bullet hit one of them, and the man later died at the hospital.

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According to Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson, a homeowner shot a man he says attacked him at the end of his driveway.

The call originally came in just after 8 p.m. Monday night when a man says he shot a trespasser in front of his house.

According to a release, deputies arrived on scene and found a man shot in the leg.

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 From journalist Sally Beck (via 100percent fed up):

FAA violated their own rules that state no pilot can take medicines unless approved and in use for 12 months. Pilots are forbidden to take part in drug trials and all Covid-19 v.a. x. were allowed under emergency use authorisation. The trial finishes this year.

8.

— Sally Beck (@Beck_Sall) November 15, 2023

And it's showing.  Most recently a First Officer had a seizure and his feet got jammed under the rudders.  Because it was an international flight, there were extra people on the flight deck that were able to get him unjammed.  Oh, and the plane was on short final, so this all had to happen pretty quickly.

From The Vigilant Fox, "there was a 126% increase in flight restrictions due to medical limitations."

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On December 4, 1679, English philosopher and political theorist Thomas Hobbes, who was perhaps best known for his political philosophy, died at age 91. — December 4th is the birthday of Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, (born 1912) an AVG “Flying Tiger” volunteer pilot for the Chinese Nationalist government, WWII Marine Corps aviator, and Medal of Honor recipient. (He died January 11, 1988.) A proto-Redoubter, Pappy Boyington was born in Couer d’Alene, Idaho and was raised in Spokane, Washington. — A Reminder: Jonathan Rawles — my #1 Son who operates SurvivalRealty.com — has mentioned that they have recently revamped their Agent Directory, …

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Recently, I have been testing a Therma Max Waffle Base Layer. I have found it to be warm and comfortable for everyday wear during cold weather. It is one of many excellent modern base layer options. Rodney Dangerfield, The Great Escape, and The Maquis For a couple of hundred years or more, base-layer-like garments in cotton or wool were popular among people who actually had to work outside during cold weather. Of course, they weren’t called a “base layer.” They were called “long johns” or “long underwear.” People wealthy enough to stay inside near the fire were less enthused about …

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The following recipe for Southern California Biscuits is from one of the 11 bonus books that will be included in the upcoming edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick:  GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S BOOK of MENUS, RECIPES, and, HOUSEHOLD DISCOVERIES (Copyright 2023). This 255-page book has hundreds of recipes. The 2005-2023 SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick should be orderable by January 25, 2024.  These sell out quickly each year, so mark your calendar. Ingredients 2 cupfuls bread flour 4 teaspoonfuls baking-powder 3 tablespoonfuls shortening 1 teaspoonful salt 8 cupfuls milk 2 tablespoonfuls butter or margarine Orange marmalade (for filling) Directions Sift together …

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Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. In this column, JWR also covers hedges, derivatives, and various obscura. This column emphasizes JWR’s “tangibles heavy” investing strategy and contrarian perspective. Today, we examine the recent rally in the gold and silver markets. (See the Precious Metals section.) Precious Metals: Gold prices ignore Powell’s hawkish stance as prices surge to session highs above $2,050.  JWR’s Comment:  Yes, the metals are indeed looking bullish!  I noted these figures, from after-hours trading on Friday evening (December 1st, 2023): Gold …

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“I believe that a man — a healthy, walking, talking human being — is the ultimate viral biological weapon. A man with strong convictions can spread those convictions to others, in a geometric progression, much like a virus. All that it takes is just one man, one driven man, to awaken a hundred men, and they in turn recruit a thousand, who recruit ten thousand, and then an entire nation. What is needed is awakening to the fact that the people vastly outnumber their oppressors and that they can quickly overthrow them. Once it begins to spread, a truthful idea …

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Walther pro-shooter and nationally renowned firearms instructor Tatiana Whitlock steps into the spotlight with this guest post on how to train for one of the worst scenarios possible: what you should do if you are confronted with a threatening situation while you have your children with you. Find out how to conduct proper infant-in-arms dry fire practice.

This scene was ad lib, with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye reprising the song from Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen.  It started as Bing goofing around and everyone thought it was funny so they filmed it.  They filmed it several times because people were laughing so much that it was hard to get a clean take.  The laughter you see here is genuine.

I just returned from two weeks on the road, mostly teaching RDS pistol and carbine. I met some great people and had a wonderful time. I shot a little, socialized a lot, and learned a fair bit. Can’t ask for much better than that. Some of the things I learned reinforced my preferences for how […]

Recently I completed some Dan Wesson DWX Accuracy testing, and thought maybe it was the most refined and accurate pistol I had ever shot. My brother Darrell calmly asked are you sure what about the Sig 226 X5 Original from West Germany.

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Tobie made out like a burglar today: Three Jeep rides! And he got to see the nice lady! Three times!

8:30 on Sunday morning. I didn’t have very much planned: Needed to go take some voltage measurements at Ian’s but other than that I was just going to hang out. That’s when the phone rang – Neighbor L had no water pressure and couldn’t get her pressure pump to run, and could I come over and help her with the vault lid and see if we could figure out the problem?

Trip One: Tobie and I arrived, I helped remove the heavy steel lid and set up the ladder so she could climb down and see if anything obvious was wrong with the pump. There was no flooding, the electricity was working, and that was about as far as I’m qualified to check a pressure pump. They’re complex and confusing and I’ve never owned one. A phone call to Neighbor S, who’s far more knowledgeable than I, found him on the road and unavailable for the next several hours. We went home.

Trip Two: Neighbor L called again – no wonder the pressure pump wouldn’t run, the water tank was empty! Last time she checked it there were 800 gallons in th...

Is this Glock’s best pistol ever? James thinks so. In this episode of TFBTV, James​⁠ is at Glock USA HQ in Smyrna for the reveal and review of the new Glock 49. The Glock 49 Gen 5 MOS 9mm is the newest addition to the Glock lineup. Officially released to the commercial market, the Glock […]

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Interesting:

Gold Forecast – Prices Could Soon Signal a Historic Breakout (fxempire.com)

Gold is very close to a historic breakout and sub-$2000 prices will be a distant memory. Gold miners are undervalued and could be the best performing asset in 2024

But, as always, be highly suspect of the claims made by someone who has something to gain from convincing you to part with your money.

In their favor the predictions on October 20, 2023 seem to be close:

GOLD DAILY: The final washout I warned investors about ended quickly, and prices are back above the downtrend line. Gold could consolidate around $2000 for a few days, but a breakout above $2090 is becoming increasingly likely before year-end.

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SILVER DAILY: The final washout in precious metal...

 He will never see this but just had to share.

I'm trying some new exercises and discovered rowing.  I like it. But apparently my form wasn't right.

So instead of interrupting and harshing my concentration, he sat down at the machine next to me and rowed for about three minutes--just long enough for me to correct what I was doing.  Once I had it down, he moved on.

Don't know what he looks like--only saw him out of the corner of my eye.

But that was pretty awesome.

British opinions on gun control stopped being relevant in 1776.

Louis vil LeGun @LouisvilleGun
Profile on X as of 2023

Good point.

No, I don’t mean Christmas, though we’ll get to that soon enough. Heck, Christmas season started about the day after Halloween, with Thanksgiving apparently becoming the step-child of fourth-quarter holidays. (Did you notice you don’t see turkeys and pilgrims on merch...

Watching Batman on MeTV last night... the episode from the second season with Otto Preminger* as Mr. Freeze ...I mused aloud:

"When I was a kid, if you’d asked me “Who’s freakier, Colonel Hogan or Bruce Wayne?”, I’d have been all “Oh, Bruce Wayne for sure. I mean, he runs around with a teenager in tights and booty shorts” which just goes to show that you never can tell."

My well pump draws 1.5 kW.  I am unsure how many hours a day it is actually running.  I suspect unless I have the water running it is drawing little or no power.  There are clamp multimeters that go around a power cable to measure actual current draw.

C&Rsenal posted a Top 10 Pistols of WWI video a few days ago, and I didn’t entirely agree with their choices – so I figured I’d do my own list. I’m using the same base conditions that they did (only locked-breech pistols), and I’m judging the guns based on their desirability to a trained and practiced pistol gunfighter. I stuck to just 5 rather than C&Rsenal’s 10, but let me know what you think of our picks…

C&Rsenal’s Top Ten:

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