The famous US sharpshooter of the civil war
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“Green Light ” Suitcase Nuke
By Richard H. Dick James 60 years ago, 14 January 1964, I was a PFC Demolition Specialist on Detachment A-6, Company A, 6th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Fort Bragg NC. My A-team was one of four going through pre-deployment training for an assigned six-month mission to Ethiopia. I received my Secret security clearance onContinue reading ““Green Light ” Suitcase Nuke”
Let’s See Whitworths Shoot!
In our ongoing tribute to our now deceased friend “Hognose” , owner of weaponsman.com , we repost his best articles. Kevin O’Brien US Army Special Forces . Let’s See Whitworths Shoot! Last month we had a couple posts on the Sharpshooters of the Civil War, and on the Confederates’ unique Whitworth rifle. Fred Ray, who’s writtenContinue reading “Let’s See Whitworths Shoot!”
SIG SAUER “Get 9” Fall Promotion
NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 9, 2024) – Now through October 31, 2024 receive a rebate for one of SIG SAUER’s top-selling 9mm handguns with the SIG SAUER “Get 9” Fall promotion; customers making a qualifying MCX-REGULATOR, MCX-SPEAR, or P226-XFIVE purchase receive a P365, P320-M17, or P320-M18 through an online redemption offer at sigsauer.com. Customers making aContinue reading “SIG SAUER “Get 9” Fall Promotion”
The Korean War Week 012 – Green Light for Incheon – September 10, 1950
WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE EYE-LINER
We have read some real doozies over the years haven’t we? Even back when this was Hognose‘ schtick I don’t recall anything this weird. A Japanese man died from kidney failure three years after putting a stick of eyeliner up his backside. Browneye liner? The unnamed patient, who was in his 60s, was rushed toContinue reading “WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE EYE-LINER”
9-11-2001 23 years Later
Here we are again. 23 years now. Thousands dead on that day, then more from the after affects from the toxins released, suicides that followed and God knows what else. Then of course the 20 year splurge in warmongering that followed. Which of course was the real reason for 9/11 happening. Is there really anyoneContinue reading “9-11-2001 23 years Later”
Leaked US Army Documents: Thousands Of Violent Venezuelan Prison Gang Members Run Amok Across America
From Zerohedge Investigative reporter James O’Keefe published unclassified information from the US Army North Division on X, revealing that the Venezuelan prison gang wreaking havoc across the northern Denver suburb of Aurora has become a nationwide crisis. Law-abiding Americans will soon feel the growing consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s failed open southern border policies (recall what’s happening in Springfield,Continue reading “Leaked US Army Documents: Thousands Of Violent Venezuelan Prison Gang Members Run Amok Across America”
The .218 Bee
Man, I love the .218 Bee.
Winchester 1885 “International Match”
Known to Winchester collectors as the “International Match” rifle. It is one of 27 that are recorded in the Winchester factory ledgers, and one of only 11 that are known to still be in circulation in collections and museums. The distinguishing features of this hi-wall single-shot include the large cork-bottomed palm rest that is integralContinue reading “Winchester 1885 “International Match””
Scattered Shots 