Expect to see more of this
Much, much more, as every government that has the authority to levy a tax or a fine tries to enhance their revenues. Earlier this week…
Year: 2013
More, more on the Springfield XD-S recall
Guns.com has an update on the Springfield XD-S recall, with someinteresting information and speculation of just what is going on inside your gun. If you’ve…
There are occasions where less is more
This essay by Dave Carter is one of them. Nothing I can say will add to it.. Go read. Now.
Watching the Federal Government “shutdown”
I’ve been watching this farcical shutdown show this week and I just can’t help but shake my head in disgust and disbelief. First, how is…
What made them suspicious?
(Via the Drudge Report) In Chicago, a man posing as a Federal Agent is robbing people.
An American Dunkirk
In all the years since 9/11, I had never heard this story. It’s terrible and amazing and inspiring and makes me proud of my countrymen…
Facebook can be said to be full of drek and nonsense
But occasionally, it will come up with something of genius. It stands to reason this would come from one Michael Z. Williamson, who is one…
Well, if you’re a gun blogger, you gotta
There is some sort of Internet law that demands that we gun bloggers pontificate on the latest mass murderer who chose a gun as his…
And here we are
Twelve years on from the darkest day in my living memory. I won’t bore you with where I was or what I thought or what…
Prepping as you age
There is an uncomfortable fact of life that you can’t get around—if you are fortunate, you get old. And getting old isn’t for sissies. Each…
Get your gun owner on
The NSSF has downloadable cards/fliers/smallish posters that you can use to show folks why you’re proud to be a gun owner. Guerilla marketing, anyone?
A partial answer to an old question, perhaps
(Via the Survival Blog) A question that always gets asked by those new to the concept of survivalism/prepping is “How do I know when it…
Why do you need a gun in a park?
(Via the Drudge Report) Oh heck, I don’t know…maybe to protect yourself from being gang-raped? A local council-leech puts it better: “The new criminal we’re seeing, they’re bold, they’re brazen, and…
An old friend of mine once told me a story
It was about catching a guy trying to break into his truck to steal his golf clubs. Back in the day, this friend was, shall…
Recalls
Springfield Armory is recalling a batch of their XD-S pistols. Yes, dammit, mine is on the list. And just in case you haven’t heard, Smith…
I promise I’m not dead
We are just coming out of silly season at the new-ish employer. That, coupled with a particularly intractable health issue (migraines, if you’re curious) has…
It’s called “A clue”
Dear gun-grabbing anti-civil rights cult members, Sturm, Ruger & Company are bringing 450 jobs to Rockingham County, North Carolina. These jobs will pay an average…
I am so calling BS on this one
White House says immigration bill could boost NC economy I’m sure that the increase in police, welfare workers, teachers and the like will account for…
Paging Dr. Hugo Pinero
Scientists have patented a “death test” that can tell people how long they have left to live. The simple, non-invasive test is the first of…
The end is coming
The IRS is going after small businesses across the US with an intimidation campaign that questions if they’re reporting all their cash transactions. The agency…
Gee, why wouldn’t you stay where they don’t want you?
Kahr Arms is bailing out of New York. ‘‘We’re looking for a more friendly environment for our business,’’ said Frank Harris, Kahr’s vice president for…
Well, with HAARP out of commission
(Via the Drudge Report) This will give the nutzoids something to talk about. In an event that occurs once every 11 years, the magnetic field…
In the blogging tradition…
When you don’t really have anything to say, borrow it from someone else. Government can control many things, but it can’t control our minds and,…
Yeah baby!
I’m probably the last person to blog this, but yesterday evening Gov. McCrory signed HB 937 into law, bringing the North Carolina concealed carry statute…
It gets better and better
Many folks think that Snowden is some sort of a traitor because he finally developed a conscious and ratted out his NSA bosses for their…
ZOMG, we’re all gonna be eaten!
I’ve been rolling around survivalist boards, prepping boards and so on for a lot of years, and there is a common idea that I’ve seen…
Another foreign policy fail for Obama
As predicted here, there and everywhere, the US withdrawal from Iraq has lead to a slow slide back into chaos. We only had to put…
Victory is within sight
Earlier today the North Carolina legislature passed HB 937, a gun bill that repeals prohibitions against carry in restaurants serving alcohol, state parking lots, venues…
Know-it-all
(Via Claire Wolfe) 78 Skills Everyone Should Know. I can legitimately claim 37, although some beg for more details, like #16, operate a ham radio,…