Thursday, April 30, 2015

Hey guys they have these things called gun ranges

Duh

Due to the new movie coming out

A Public Service Announcement: 

My partner in training

Has some deals coming on Rock Island handguns, I know they are all 1911's and they are all 9 mm, she should have them in stock next week. She is an FFL holder, so all state and federal laws will apply.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

ARRGH

Is about right for this

More photos on the Link

Fixed Link

Gun Porn

So Detonics STX could be a military contender?


Burning up an

AR15

So Purple

Is the new Pink?

I'm guessing some type belt clip device

With a proper holster I'd think that would be next to impossible

This would allow you to shoot yourself

Ohio Update

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
States that honor Ohio CHL
NOTE: These states can change their agreements with Ohio,  Check the laws before traveling.
  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona  
  4. Arkansas
  5. Colorado
  6. Delaware
  7. Florida
  8. Georgia
  9. Kansas
  10.  Kentucky
  11. Idaho
  12. Illinois (In Vehicle only)
  13. Indiana
  14. Iowa
  15. Louisiana
  16. Michigan
  17. Minnesota
  18. Mississippi
  19. Missouri
  20. Montana
  21. Nebraska
  22. New Hampshire  
  23. New Mexico
  24. North Carolina
  25. North Dakota
  26. Nevada
  27. Ohio (of course)
  28. Oklahoma
  29. Pennsylvania
  30. South Carolina
  31. South Dakota
  32. Tennessee
  33. Texas- (Issued after 3/23/2015)
  34. Utah
  35. Vermont
  36. Virginia 
  37. Washington
  38. West Virginia
  39. Wisconsin (lissued after 3/23/15)
  40. Wyoming

·         Ohio honors all other states 

For updates: http//www.handgunlaw.us  


Non Carry States
1.     California
2.     Connecticut
3.     Hawaii
4.     Maine
5.     Maryland
6.     Massachusetts
7.     New Jersey
8.     New York
9.     Oregon
10.    Rhode Island


Somebody made a list of

Approved Self-Defense Ammunition At least their version of said ammo. 

Friday, April 24, 2015

Head Shot

Even though the fight may be over, the scars can last forever. On September 19, 1863 in the Brock Field at Chickamauga, Jacob Miller of the 9th Indiana Infantry was shot in the face, but survived. 150 years ago, the Civil War was ending, but for men like Jacob Miller, a new fight was just beginning. He wrote, “I have an everyday reminder of it in my wound and constant pain in the head, never free of it while not asleep. The whole scene is imprinted on my brain as with a steel engraving.” Every time he looked in a mirror for the rest of his life, Jacob Miller saw the Chickamauga Battlefield, the scar imprinted forever. (cb)

I don't know

Still seems kind of selective to me

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

It does not matter if you have checked the chamber

You still keep it pointed in a safe direction, always.

You ain't going to get better

By doing nothing

No Bias there

Colt Defense, maker of the famous pistols used by outlaws and actors

I thought Colt had been bailed out

Maybe if they ran the best

5000 leaders he might have made the cut??

Gun Range Explosion

Whoever is at fault, seems like a bad place to run a gas line

So what's in your bag?

Suggestions from Julie Golob

Mine has gotten to the point I found it easier to set a bag up for  each. Pistol, Rifle, and one for Shotgun, and have a bit of cross over items in each bag.

CCW holders

That solved a problem

12 years

No mayhem or carnge, imagine that.

Concept ammo

Aluminum Shotgun Slugs

Sunday, April 19, 2015

As long as you are breathing

Never give up!

A warrior honored

A just award, induction to the Martial Arts Hall of Fame Norman Hood. Been an honor to train with him in the past, and look forward to more in the future.

Norman Hood retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the US Army after 24 years of service and then spent six years with the Alaska State Troopers before entering Government Security Contract positions. Norm has more than 35 years’ experience in operational law enforcement, training, logistical and support planning for private security companies, military and state police organizations. He is a certified instructor of law enforcement subjects by the Alaska Police Standards Council. He has Extensive “Use of Force” training experience with lethal and less-lethal weapons and 28 plus years conducting rifle, pistol and shotgun training,including Concealed Carry courses as an independent contractor with a private firearms academy in Alaska and as a former adjunct instructor at Blackwater Worldwide, Inc. Norm is a NRA instructor certified in Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Refuse to be a Victim, and Chief Range Safety Officer and holds the “NRA Distinguished Expert Pistol” rating. Norm has graduated from the Anchorage Police Department Citizens Academy, the South Bend Citizens Police Academy and the St. Joseph County Citizens Police Academy. Norm is a member of the Church Security Alliance and is an Affiliate Instructor, Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. He is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and is certified by the State of Indiana as an Emergency Medical Responder, the State of Illinois as a Certified Firearms Instructor, Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor, UTAH Concealed Firearms Certified Instructor, GLOCK Professional as a GLOCK Armorer, and FEMA as an Active Shooter Responder Trainer. Norm is Shodan, 1st Dan (Black Belt) in Hojutsu-Ryu (the Martial Art of Shooting) and a student of Okinawan Shorin-Ryu karate. His website

He might need a couple of

Classes

A good day to be teaching a Carbine course


Impossible

They have rules, and signs

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Maryland

Dumping Ballistic Image program

Final word on AK vs M16

Well sorta of

Gun Porn

"An inside look"

They Make a lot of

1911's

Insight to History

What soldiers carry

Really it isn't that hard

To carry full size 

I admit to being a dinosaur, I still carry a steel gun, for years it was a Browning HP, in around 2009 I started carrying a 1911 in 9 mm, and currently a commander size with an alloy frame. Now do realize I'm not physically the biggest guy in the room, at 5 foot 3 inches, and around 130-135 lbs, so pardon me if I laugh when you bigger guys say it is to hard to conceal. Although there is part of me considering getting with the times, I really like FN's FNS 9L, and believe it would be a wonderful CCW pistol.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Fight for survivial


Well at least it is Canada

Yeah they are real

45 Auto Banned

In California 

Satire site sorry, but one day it could be real

For Kroger it is simple math

Do something silly and ban guns you lose a bunch  of customers, allow guns you lose a few.

When traveling it pays to do research

You just never know

I had my own close call, in Nashville and I was staying in a $200 a night hotel. Friday evening early still daylight, I took Mags for a walk, dam few places in the city to walk the dog for dog purposes, if you know what I mean. Mags is my German Shepherd in training as a service and companion dog, and she is 10 months old. We had just gotten back to hotel, and as I rounded the corner, I noticed this guy just kind of walking around in the middle of the street, something not sure what it was, but I felt a red flag go up. I proceeded with the dog into the hotel, and was near the elevator, and the guy walked into the lobby, 2nd red flag and just squatted down, and looked around 3rd red flag. then stood up and headed for the exit, but gave me a direct look, and showed a grimace as he went out. The elevator arrived, and we got on, just as the door is closing I see he is back in lobby, and headed directly for the elevator, my hand is under my vest, and I at this point had a firing grip on pistol. I guess luck was with me, as the doors closed at this point and I didn't see him again. I have no idea what he had in mind, but evidently didn't see a half grown GSD an obstacle.

Yes it is that simple

To clear a double feed

I would add "Look" whenever your gun does not go bang when you want it too.

Ammo that is

More accurate than your gun

Monday, April 13, 2015

Gun Porn

Bullpups

Gun Porn

What was he thinking?

The NRA is not crying wolf

But the libs are screaming the sky is falling

Well that can't be unseen

I'm not even sure what they were shooting at.....

Good turnout

2nd largest meeting 78,765 members attended the annual meeting.

Impossible

They have rules and signs!

New Grips!

VZ Grips

If you can't have a gun

Get a sword

(NSFW)

One item I liked at NRA show

Picking up brass

I know you can't fix stupid

This was beyond stupid

You simply do not leave guns accessible to young children

FN

Well while most were interested in the new 249S


There was some buzz about the new FNS compact

But for myself I really think the FNS 9L would be a great carry gun.



Of the protests

Dave Hardy counted just over 100

Sunday, April 12, 2015

NRA Coverage

His camera work was not the best but

Yes I was there, got a late start on Friday, forgot the camera on Saturday, and well by Sunday I realized that this year there really wasn't all that much in new and exciting, and just spent most of the time looking up people I knew

Want to thank the state of Tennessee

For not delaying 1/2 mile of resurfacing on I-65 north you only backed up traffic out of Nashville by  slightly over 2 hours!

Friday, April 10, 2015

Likely more than you want to know

Trigger Control

Hmm............

No!

Something we have known

Guns more likely to be used for self defense than crime

Update on Reciprocity for Ohio

Friday, April 10, 2015
States that honor Ohio CHL
NOTE: These states can change their agreements with Ohio, &/or Ohio can change the agreement; always Check the laws before traveling.
  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona  
  4. Arkansas
  5. Colorado
  6. Delaware
  7. Florida
  8. Georgia
  9. Kansas
  10.  Kentucky
  11. Idaho
  12. Illinois (In Vehicle only)
  13. Indiana
  14. Iowa
  15. Louisiana
  16. Michigan
  17. Minnesota
  18. Mississippi
  19. Missouri
  20. Montana
  21. Nebraska
  22. New Hampshire 
  23. New Mexico
  24. North Carolina
  25. North Dakota
  26. Nevada
  27. Ohio (of course)
  28. Oklahoma
  29. Pennsylvania
  30. South Carolina
  31. South Dakota
  32. Tennessee
  33. Texas- pending
  34. Utah
  35. Vermont
  36. Virginia 
  37. Washington
  38. West Virginia
  39. Wisconsin (lissued after 3/23/15)
  40. Wyoming

·         Ohio honors all other states





For updates: http//www.handgunlaw.us  

  


Non Carry States
1.     California
2.     Connecticut
3.     Hawaii
4.     Maine
5.     Maryland
6.     Massachusetts
7.     New Jersey
8.     New York
9.     Oregon
10.  Rhode Island


Thursday, April 09, 2015

I don't care for Kimbers either

Lessons Learned

FN announcing a semi auto

M249S Military Collector Series



Going to have to give this a try

I have become a fan of fiber optic sights since my near vision is going to hell.

In states like California

It is all to easy, but it can happen anywhere

Stay on Target

Tips to improve your stance and grip

Other than #9 of hyper-extending the support hand we use the other 9.

Louis Awerbucks legacy lives on.


DEFENSIVE SHOTGUN Course June 19-21, 2015

The torch has been handed to Steve to continue the legacy of Louis Awerbuck and Yavapai Firearms Academy (YFA) doctrine. Steve has full endorsement from YFA and will be presenting certificates for these YFA classes representing YFA and AK Tactical. Steve also has all the rights to the target systems from YFA. This is a huge honor for Steve.

This 2 ½ day course is designed to create reflexive gun handling, competent marksmanship and tactical thinking. In addition it places strong emphasis on learning what the shotgun will, and most particularly WILL NOT, do. The importance of patterning the shotgun properly is discussed at length. The course also covers ammunition selection, loading and unloading, reloading and ammunition selection while involved in a shooting scenario, shooting from several ready positions and various tactical body positions, dim-light and flashlight shooting, shooting on the move, moving targets, multiple targets and weapon retention. Transition to a pistol is covered for those clients who have taken prior pistol training. Ammunition requirement is 400 Birdshot, 50 Buckshot and 70 Slugs. Fifty (50) rounds of Pistol ammunition is required if the client wishes to participate in the Shotgun/Pistol transition portion of the course. A sling or carry strap on the weapon is MANDATORY for this course.

Requirements
Successful completion of the Defensive Handgun Course – Level I is preferred but not mandatory.
Students must have either a valid Concealed Carry Permit, provide current military or law enforcement identification, or have obtained a background check prior to participating in this training.
¤  Good quality shotgun, Heavy-duty handgun system, Strong-side, outside the pants hip holster with fully enclosed trigger guard for safety purposes, either thumb-break or friction fit retention system
¤  Ammunition carrier, speed loaders for revolvers or 3 magazines for semi-automatics
¤  Appropriate clothing Ball cap, BDU pants, closed toe footwear, rain gear, etc.
¤  Mandatory protective gear Safety glasses and hearing protection
¤  Protective gear can be provided by Defensive Solutions  upon request
¤  Recommended protective gear Knee pads, Elbow pads,

This class will be taught by Mr. Steve McDaniel owner of Alaska Tactical & Security, Inc. (Thunder Ranch Adjunct Instructor, Former Gunsite Academy, Inc. Adjunct Instructor, Yavapai Firearms Academy Adjunct Instructor, NRA Certified Law Enforcement Instructor) and conducted in Lakeville, IN. Class size is very limited, cost is $375, and a $100 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold a slot. Contact Norm Hood @ 907-952-4788 with questions.


I would think that Italy would have really good

Gun Control Laws

Pricey Gun Porn

$45,000 1911


They make all kind of things to

Prevent that!

Shooting 14.5 mm offhand

Those crazy Russians

Those wild and crazy

Moms

So will this be a case of Shannon not having armed security?, since it is in a park?

Friday, April 03, 2015

Gun Porn

Since I'm on a roll of namesake firearms The Farquharson Action

One made it to the movies


Gun Porn

Farquhar Hill Auto Rifle


Gun Porn

I may be related to one of the designers


The Beardmore-Farquhar Light Machine Gun

Anti gun personality gone

Sarah Brady dies

Everything was in plain sight

It is the naked truth

Recoil and it's effects

Testing calibers for recoil

For new shooters recoil can be intimidating, and cause flinching, for older shooters those little impacts can add up over time. When I got in NRA High Power, I had a soft recoiling 30.06, but everyone said if I was serious I'd go to 308, Well my 308 had a pretty good kick, and my performance went down, so I went to 223/556. But the flinch I had developed was so bad that if I didn't use plugs and ear muffs, when the guy beside me fired, my whole body flinched. Didn't even know I was doing it, but an RO ask me after a string of rapid fire prone if I'd had a seizure. It took about a year to get past that one.  

Then a couple of years ago, I put about 300 rounds of 45 auto down range, and felt like I'd been hit by a truck, I blew it off as anything but shooting, after all I had fired over 500 rounds of 45 in a day without any problems, then a month later ran 200 rounds of 45, next morning wrists, elbows, shoulders hurt like hell. Recoil does have an affect and after 50 years of shooting my body was telling me. So these days I keep it at light 9 mm's, and 223 and take something before extended range periods. Sometime in the last couple of years Todd Jarrett had to get reconstructive surgery in the elbows and shoulders, due to the tens of thousands of rounds he had fired over the length of his professional career. Recoil takes it toll.

Just Weird

Assault with a bra, and self-defense with a chicken?