After a long hiatus, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Advanced Maintenance Clinics will be returning in 2024! The course is for those firearm enthusiasts interested in assembling his or her own vintage rifle with the help of hands-on, knowledgeable instructors. The CMP is happy to announce the return of the Advanced Maintenance Class in 2024.Continue reading “CMP Brings Back Advanced Maintenance Rifle Classes in 2024”
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Gone Hunting/Vacation Next Week
Kentucky’s modern rifle deer season starts 11/11/2023 ( tomorrow) and some young friends are coming in to try to get their first deer. So I will be hunting and mentoring next week. Don’t expect much posting from me next week unless I some how manage to get one Saturday and everyone else gets one onContinue reading “Gone Hunting/Vacation Next Week”
The M-1951 Field Jacket
The M-51 field jacket was the replacement for the M43 jacket.
The Wild Bunch
I love a good shoot-out movie. I have always loved them and very few are as iconic and legendary as The Wild Bunch. It was at one time the most graphic and intense shoot-out on screen. It was controversial at the time and a lot of people complained about it as being ultra-violent. The movieContinue reading “The Wild Bunch”
New SIG SAUER TANGO-DMR Tactical Riflescopes
NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 7, 2023) – Introducing the all-new TANGO-DMR series of riflescopes from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics – a high-performance riflescope line that delivers unrivaled accuracy and precision in a lightweight design with advanced optical prescriptions. “The TANGO-DMR offers exceptional clarity, precision, and ultimate versatility that’s equally suited for backcountry hunting and long-range competition; theContinue reading “New SIG SAUER TANGO-DMR Tactical Riflescopes”
M1943 Field Jacket
Christmas came a little bit early for ya boy this year.
Stockman: Uncle Sam Doesn’t Have One Thin Dime For Biden’s $106 Billion War Package
Via David Stockman’s Contra Corner When you are faced with an existential threat to your very national survival, this is what you do. You mobilize your economy for all-out struggle and impose heavy-duty “War Taxes” to pay for a dramatic build-up of military capabilities. For instance, between 1939 and 1945 Federal government receipts rose nearly seven-fold—from $6Continue reading “Stockman: Uncle Sam Doesn’t Have One Thin Dime For Biden’s $106 Billion War Package”
Smith Defense New S365 Pistol
Just what we all have been clamoring for! FORT WORTH, TX., November 3, 2023 – SMITH DEFENSE an American design and manufacturing company crafting premium firearm parts and accessories, proudly introduces the S365 – a billet aluminum modular grip module for the SIG Sauer P365. For over a decade, Smith Defense has been at theContinue reading “Smith Defense New S365 Pistol”
The M-65 Field Jacket
Here we are at the last stop on our look at US military field jackets.
Cold Weather Considerations
from madman moran from over at the progun millennial blog With the recent polar vortex in the US, I thought now would be an appropriate time to give some tips to combat the cold when you’re in the elements for extended periods. Keep in mind, these are viewed through a tactical lens, not long-term survival.Continue reading “Cold Weather Considerations”
