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Sako & Tikka slick bolts factoid
The reason that Sako (Sock-O) and Tikka (Tee-ka) rifles’ bolts operate so smoothly is that the receiver raceways are broached instead of drilled, leaving no extra points of contact beyond the locking lugs. If you’ve never worked a bolt on one of these fine Finnish rifles, go try one. Take your wallet with you. They’re also extremely accurate and have […] Read More
Guinness shooting record
CZ-USA pro shooter Dave Miller, broke 3,653 clays in one hour (3600 seconds) to set a new Guinness World Record for “most sporting clays targets broken in one hour” as part of a fundraiser for Pheasants Forever’s youth programs. He used 30, CZ 712 shotguns holding 12 rounds each and a team of folks reloading them to achieve this rate […] Read More
Video: 20 rounds of .45 ACP from dual pistols in 1.5 sec.
Jerry Miculek: 20 rounds of .45 ACP from dual pistols in 1.5 sec.
Read MoreWhy Do You Hunt? by Hilary Dyer
She shares many reasons why she hunts. Click for her article.
Read MoreBad Apple Trainer in Ohio
Over 170 concealed carry permits that were issued in the state of Ohio have been revoked after it was learned that the permit holders didn’t actually receive any training. Instead, their instructor simply signed off on their certificates. The as-yet unidentified instructor is facing numerous felony charges (fraud related, I presume), and the permit holders will have to start over. […] Read More
Update on Boondocks Firearms Training Academy in Raymond, MS
Another article about the new Boondocks Firearms Training Academy in Raymond, MS. Open house on June 20, and you have to buy tickets. This is just information, not a recommendation.
Read MoreDrones being used by criminals
We have a report that criminals are using drones to case potential burglary targets, like your house. The FAA says this is illegal, and that it’s also illegal to shoot drones. I suspect the FAA will be ineffective in enforcing either rule.
Read MoreThe Only Ones in MD, MS & OR
Prince George’s County, MD, police officer Richard Conway has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and other offenses, after a May 20th shooting left a man dead and his ex-wife hospitalized. Conway’s mother, Caroline, was also arrested last week and charged with first-degree murder in the case. Police say the Conways conspired to kill Richard’s ex-wife and mother of […] Read More
Meridian, MS gun battle. No gun to stop a bad guy.
DGU Gun battle at Meridian, MS convenience store robbery. Not a DGU When an active duty US airman shot two North Dakota Walmart employees this week, killing one and wounding the other, missed a third one and then killed himself, police responded immediately. They arrived approximately four (4) minutes later. A couple of our usual observations: When seconds count, the […] Read More
Don’t do stupid things
A group of motorcyclists — who have been encouraged to bring guns — plans to host a Muhammed cartoon drawing contest outside a Phoenix, AZ, mosque today (Friday) at 6:15 p.m. local time. Friday just happens to be the Muslim day of communal prayer. Folks, remember the rules: Don’t do stupid things. Don’t go to stupid places. Don’t hang out […] Read More