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Memorial Day War Movie Marathon

Here in the U.S. of A. it is Memorial Day. For those that don’t live here, Memorial Day is the one day a year that we remember those who died fighting for our country. A lot of people like to have barbecues and family gatherings. I like to spend the day making those people feelContinue reading “Memorial Day War Movie Marathon”

Memorial Day ( Day Off )

Today is Memorial Day, the day we remember all the men who died in wars. They died so creatures with names I can’t pronounce, from countries you never hear anything good about, with faces that don’t look anything like yours, your father’s, or your grandfather’s, can get elected in states like Virginia and then makeContinue reading “Memorial Day ( Day Off )”

Friday Fun

Richard RL Shockey Custom 1966 Colt 1911 — Bullseye Deluxe

Classic Full House Custom Bullseye build by the late Great RL Shockey. Shockey guns are really well put together and hold up well even now, 50-60 years later.

Henry Repeating Arms Opens Pre-Orders on the Henry 1860 SUV Eagle

Henry Repeating Arms, one of America’s leading firearm manufacturers, today opened pre-orders on the Henry 1860 SUV Eagle©, a custom-engraved edition of its H11 New Original Henry Rifle developed in collaboration with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (“SUVCW”). A portion of the proceeds from every sale will support SUVCW’s mission toContinue reading “Henry Repeating Arms Opens Pre-Orders on the Henry 1860 SUV Eagle”

The Korean War Week 100: Mark Clark in Command – May 19, 1952

We’ve Optimized Fragility, Failure, Denial, And… Rage

Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, What happens when optimization is itself the point of failure? In today’s zeitgeist, everything must be optimized or we’ll fail: our time, productivity, fitness, diet, supplements, career, income, wealth–everything must be constantly optimized lest we fall behind or fail. The grand irony is optimization generates fragility which generatesContinue reading “We’ve Optimized Fragility, Failure, Denial, And… Rage”

European American Armory Corp. Begins Shipping New Witness2311® CMXX in .45 ACP

EAA Corp. has officially begun shipping the new Girsan Witness2311 CMXX chambered in .45 ACP (SKU: 395068) to distributors nationwide, with dealer availability expected shortly after. Introduced earlier this year as the compensated carry model in the Witness2311 lineup, the CMXX has an 11+1 round capacity and incorporates an Auto Firing Pin-Block safety, replacing theContinue reading “European American Armory Corp. Begins Shipping New Witness2311® CMXX in .45 ACP”

Turbo Kid

The last 10 years have shown that the 1980s will never get old. There are a lot of movies and music around that have the look, the sound, and the feel of the 80s. Some of it has been pretty lame (Kung Fury,Manborg), and some of it has been awesome (The Guest, Father’s Day, Drive).Continue reading “Turbo Kid”

GOA, NRA,FPC etc File Lawsuit Over VA “Assault Weapons” Ban

GOA and GOF File Lawsuit in Direct Response to Virginia Ban on “Assault Weapons” and Public Carry Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), alongside Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and 2A journalist John Crump, have filed a lawsuit today in direct response to Virginia’s enactment of SB749 and SB727, the “assaultContinue reading “GOA, NRA,FPC etc File Lawsuit Over VA “Assault Weapons” Ban”