In practice, the Designated Marksman concept revolves around additional training more so than additional equipment. Sure the different branches have “accurized” versions of DMR style rifles such as the SAM-R, Mark 12 SPR, and the SDM-R, but they all accomplish the same goal: enable an individual soldier with additional marksmanship training to better engage targetsContinue reading “How Does the Designated Marksman Concept Apply to the Prepared Civilian?”
Category Archives: DIY
Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” Air Mat Review
After last years less that ideal experience with the Kylmit Static V air mattress I decided to try to out the Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” air mat. I have not been able to find much in the way of reviews for this pad online so I had to base my choice on just the productContinue reading “Alps Mountaineering “Swift Insulated” Air Mat Review”
Long Range Data Made Easy
When I and my friends first started our long range shooting career we learned to have handy little cheats with us for faster hits. This is certainly nothing new and it continues to this day in a different form. Before there was hand held computers and all manner of technology to help make the longContinue reading “Long Range Data Made Easy”
What Is Your Plan To Make It Through The Worst Global Food Crisis In Any Of Our Lifetimes?
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, We are being warned well ahead of time that it is coming. Joe Biden has publicly admitted that the coming food shortages are “going to be real”, and the head of the UN World Food Program is now telling us that we could soon see “hell onContinue reading “What Is Your Plan To Make It Through The Worst Global Food Crisis In Any Of Our Lifetimes?”
Backpacking: Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years. Some of these won’t apply to you or you may never need. Like the survival tips, I’ve never used them because I’ve never gotten myself into that situation but it doesn’t mean that its not a handy tidbit to have in the oldContinue reading “Backpacking: Tips and Tricks”
Brunton Backcountry Use Quick Reference Navigation Cards
A fundamental FieldCraft skill is using a map and compass. You don’t need an internet connection to have the piece of mind of information at your fingertips. As experts in the field of observation and navigation, Brunton offers this lightweight and durable eight page reference set that can help you better explore the backcountry. ThisContinue reading “Brunton Backcountry Use Quick Reference Navigation Cards”
YouTuber 3D Prints “World’s First” Rocket Launcher And Fires At Target
Youtuber “Ordnance Lab“ (also known as Ordnance Lab LLC and holds a Type 10 FFL) published a video showing what they say is the “world’s first 3D printed rocket launcher.” “In this video we team up with D&S Creations, who have developed 3D printed rockets and rocket launchers. We test both a smaller caliber rocketContinue reading “YouTuber 3D Prints “World’s First” Rocket Launcher And Fires At Target”
Giraud Case Trimmer
by: Germán A. Salazar Doug Giraud has been making his patented case trimmer for the better part of a decade now. I don’t remember the exact date but I do remember getting one of his earliest production models and immediately selling two other power trimmers that I had at the time. The Giraud trimmer madeContinue reading “Giraud Case Trimmer”
Pro-Gun Millennial Standards: CCW Standard
From our pal Sunshine Shooter This is not a terribly hard standard to meet, but there’s a reason for this. I’ve seen lots of footage of people defending themselves using remarkably little technically difficult shots. There are stories every week of a little old lady somewhere who drives off a home intruder with some J-frameContinue reading “Pro-Gun Millennial Standards: CCW Standard”
New Friend
I was on the mountain today and ran across a new friend. Weird looking dog.
Scattered Shots 