“Fight like a real man”

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They won’t ban your single-shot .22, right?

.22 rifles are, by definition, rifled. In quite a few countries, that’s subject to a higher level of restriction than smoothbores. 22LR round is fixed ammunition, and that is also more restricted compared to loosely loaded black powder guns. The key is “fixed ammunition”, not smokeless…the old single action “peacemaker” Colts would be too modern for those who want us disarmed.

Looking at German gun control efforts of the 1920s, we see “liberals” trying to disarms the hardliners of both sides. A few short years later, the hardliners got in control of the enforcement mechanism and re-defined eligibility. Nazi gun control wasn’t all that onerous for the party supporters, but all others were severely restricted. Even sticks were considered prohibited weapons by 1938. American politicians followed the Nazi lead in exempting themselves from gun control laws.

Even without the accessories, this Little Badger would make gun-banners uneasy. It folds for storage. It has a threaded muzzle. It looks martial. That it’s a single-shot .22 wouldn’t stop them from making you ineligible to own it. The licensing scheme of New York City is the best illustration — they want to control who has any weapons at all, even a single-shot .22 rifle that would be considered a child’s learning tool in the rest of America.

Threaded muzzles are scary because they allow attachment of accessories. The amazingly pro-choice leftists aren’t in favor of choices we might make, only of those they would approve. Noise reduction isn’t one of them.

The current ammunition shortage is a great illustration of the marginal worth concept from microeconomics. If a 500rd brick of .22LR cost $15 at the store, how much would you pay for just one round when your rifle is empty and your foe is upon you?

While the oversized red dot is a poor fit for this small carbine, how long before optics become a target for the gun banners as well? They know full well that these are force multipliers. Some countries already ban gun-mounted lasers, could a ban on modern sights be far behind?

We are at war with those who would disarm us. Being deprived of modern defensive arms is the cultural equivalent of going to a secondary crime scene with the perpetrator. We don’t know exactly where that would lead, but we can be sure it leads nowhere good. Our chances of fighting back effectively diminish with every concession we make.

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It fits anywhere.

The reason so many news accounts of self-defense mention pocket-sized pistols is their convenience. A .45 would be better than a .380 but the latter gets carried more, especially by people who don’t dress around the gun. A picket holster under a kimono sash or a tux cummerbund doesn’t print and still provides rapid access.

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Varmints beware

With muzzle velocity near 1450fps with 40gr defensive ammunition and higher than that with 30gr varmint rounds, PMR30 shoots flat without much recoil. The lack of recoil is helpful considering the precarious perch a rise has on horseback.

Last summer, a friend was riding her pony and coyotes went after them both. She would have liked having something like this on hand, more for the high capacity. Those who have to protect sheep or other domestic animals may have to shoot at predators or varmints without dismounting also. Getting off the horse cuts down on the shooter’s visibility.

PS: This horse is gun-trained. Hearing protection for horses is recommended if high-volume firing is expected.

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A nice spring day

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Shooting 50BMG for the first time.

After taking photos of the Micor Leader 50 bullpup for a couple of years, I finally got around to shooting it. Since Charles St.George, the designer, didn’t have a scope with it, I mounted a 2.5x Konus shotgun scope kindly provided to me by Primary Arms for use on a kid’s .22 rifle. At under $60, that scope isn’t the kind of robust optic normally picked for 50BMG, but at least it had long eye relief.

So I sat down behind the improvised bench, wadded a jacket over my shoulder to reduce the recoil and fired the first round. What a let-down — there was no recoil! I went to all that effort to protect my shoulder, only to discover that the kick was less than that of an AR10 in .308 and closer to .243. I took all subsequent shots with less trepidation but with a scarf around my lower face — the air movement from the muzzle brake was felt all the way up my sinuses. Fortunately, Charles is going to design his muzzle brake to replace the stock Armalite design. We found a way to reduce the air flow to the shooter considerably.

The scope held up just fine to the twenty five or so rounds we fired. I think it speaks volumes to the low recoil of the lightweight (17lbs) 50BMG rifle.

The gun now uses a standard Barrett magazine. I am really looking forward to the production version coming early summer. I didn’t do video, but some was taken last week showing a quick mag dump. Another, better quality video, shows more test firing.

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Looking for connections in Switzerland

Please email me if you live in Switzerland of have good friends there. I may be traveling in that direction later this year and would like to meet the locals. My interest is mostly in the culture and the people.

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Portraits

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It takes more than just a pink stock to fit a rifle for a lady

Savage Lady Hunter with 2.5-10x Nightforce scope. The rifle is very light, and its hardwood stock has greater than usual comb height.

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Two lightweights

Go ahead, tell me that real shotguns have heft and girth…

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Improve your odds

As an aside, I’d like to note that the woman shown in the photos was kidnapped at 19 following an armed robbery of her workplace. The druggie criminal promised to rape her. She managed to get the kidnapper’s pistol from him, couldn’t make it work (turned out it was an Airsoft clone) and beat him with the inert gun until she could get out of the car. The perp got arrested later that day.

Her having the legal ability to carry at 19 would have made a great difference, both for her safety and for the safety of those that will likely be attacked by the same perp after he gets out of prison. She was both plucky enough to prevail and lucky that the criminal was inept. In the future, she may have less luck but can compensate with better preparation. Since she’s over 21, the laws here side with the violent criminals against her to much lesser degree. A carry permit in TN is expensive and requires costly mandatory training, but at least it’s available.

As another aside, she’s excellent with a rifle.

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Name this rifle.

Sergeant Hartman: What’s this weapon’s name, Private Pyle?
Private Pyle: Sir, the Private’s weapon’s name is Charlene, sir!

My suggestion was “Judith” after another lethal Israeli. Whatever the name, this rose smells equally sweet to my friend Charles. He’s been dreaming about this rifle for nearly a decade and finally got it yesterday from IWI. Shown here with EOTech 552 holosight and Viridian X5L RS light/laser combo. Backup iron sights are folded into the Picatinny rail.

I got to shoot this at SHOT show and really liked the balance and the accuracy. Will shoot it again under more controlled conditions on Saturday. I have another, black Tavor here for more photos.

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ZK22 bullpup conversion

This kit improves balance and pointing without affecting trigger pull. I tried it at the Bullpup shoot last September and it improved my accuracy considerably over the base stock. Unlike P90, it separates support hand from the trigger guard and changes the safety to a more convenient design.

ZK22

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Music and lyrics

I find myself drawn to musical ballads, in whichever language they may be. I like stories in music. Some do a good job of messing with the audience’s emotions: Баллада о матери.  Others are just engaging stories: The Ballad of East and West. I am just not a fan of meaningless jingles with neither good sound nor worthwhile plot.

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Prepared shotgunner

Comp-Tac 6-shell carrier. I like how it works.

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Do you train…in the rain?

Does your hat brim keep your glasses clear enough to see?

Is your scope waterproof and rust-resistant enough to function the day after the rain?

Can you move with full loadout while soaked? Do your soles provide a sure footing?

The time to find out is now, not when you find yourself in a bind and discover that you can’t turn on your red dot while wearing gloves, or can neither see through muddy optics not pull them off to use backup irons. Professionalism is not the equipment, it’s the training and the dedication to getting it right.

If you are curious about the equipment anyway: R Bros bolt action, Seekins Precision AR, A-tacs camo.

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Very tacticute

Melissa Gilliland keeps up her side of the family standards by being a competitive shooter in her own right.

The rifle is an Asbury Precision Ordnance ASW with 3-15x Light Tactical by Premier Reticles.

I’ve seen her kick ass with other hardware, too.

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KSG

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Keep ammo where it belongs.

Sidesaddles are bulky, and most people I know don’t wear shotshell carriers or ammo belts around the house or in a vehicle.

Hence, the KSG.

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Back from my travels.

Lots of photos to edit, new reviews and photos to post. For now, a little pink as part of the fan service.

FMK 9mm

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