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From the Desk of John Rourke – November 14th, 2016

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The recent earthquake in New Zealand offers a reminder that it doesn’t take an economic collapse, EMP, or alien invasion to find yourself in a survival situation.

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I just saw Carol Burnett is still alive. Holy crap she must be like 130. I remember watching her when I was just a little tike.

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Here is the latest video of Jake and Bella:

 

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I have really been enjoying my Ruger 22/45 Lite with AAC AVIATOR 2 suppressor. Due to recent events I am definitely interested in getting more. Next up will likely be a 45ACP suppressor(which can be used for 9mm as well). For rifle I like the idea of the .300 Blackout however I have avoided that cartridge due to the possibility of getting magazines, guns and ammo confused with each other. Possibly a 45ACP/9mm carbine.

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Took the family to the range this past weekend. I really need to get them out to where we can do some serious training. They are not close to being adequate.

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  1. Snakedoctor says:

    I downloaded the QuakeFeed app on my IPhone. It alerts me when big quakes happen. Also shows up to date on all quakes around the world. New Zealand has been hit hard lately with big quakes.

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  2. SingleMom says:

    Speaking of shooting ranges, I’ve never used a public one and I need to soon. We always had a hillside to shoot into, although my uncle did take me to a private club one time where we had the whole place to ourselves. I know that indoor ranges have little cubicles where you stand and a time limit on how long you can stay, but can someone here explain the rest of the process? Like what we should expect, what we should or shouldn’t do, and so forth. I’m not used to shooting with an audience, and I don’t want to look like an idiot.

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    1. Mi Patriot says:

      SingleMom…I go the to an indoor range all the time by myself. Fred is right. You get your little cubicle, you decide how long you want to stay and that’s the time they give you. The range I go to includes 2 targets with your rental. I shot for an hour and it was only $18. The range officer is your best friend. They’re the people to will take new shooters under their wing and will explain the range rules, what you can and cannot shoot, and how things work. And they can also help you if you have a malfunction with your gun. Which happened to me one time. I was so embarrassed but the range officer didn’t even bat an eye. He just said even an NRA champ has a bad day and helped fix my problem. Besides, you’ll meet some really neat people who just want to help others enjoy shooting.

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        1. SingleMom says:

          Thank you, Fred and MI. The daughter’s been pestering me, so it’s time to just go and try it out. It’s been far too long since we practiced.

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  3. Fred says:

    I used to go to indoor ranges, you’re right, they really are cubicles so you are insulated from other shooters with a wall on left and right. Believe me, they are not looking at your target either. Protocol differs, more casual in some places, can bring own ammo and targets, others you have to buy there. No one talks, can’t see anyone else. You will post your target on something with a little clip and use a switch to send it on a wire down range, back up when you want to examine it. FWIW, two big indoor things…make sure they have highest level of lead ventilation, lots of legendary old shooters got brain damage from lead poisoning. Wash your hands thoroughly when done and your clothes, dump in washer when you get in. Lead is very persistent. Second, if someone is using, say, a “full-house” .357 load, it is noisy and I used to feel the whump in my chest in my cubicle. That means also wear little earplugs UNDER your ear muffs. You may think I’m paranoid about these issues but, long term, you don’t want get messed up because you’re a shooter.

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  5. JBernDrApt says:

    Love the video. They are beautiful dogs. Earthquakes all over, heck Oklahoma is having lots of them. They blame it on fracking, who know, regardless we must always be ready. Keep trying to get my family out to the range more. Most of them are always too busy for anything. I try to take the grandsons out to get them use to handling and firing them. Going to push them all harder in the future.
    – Keep Looking UP

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  6. Patriot Believer says:

    Oi! Love my 22/45 lite too.

    Try some SK Standard Plus (made by Lapua). Wicked accurate and subsonic.

    Yup, it’s a little more expensive. Don’t be cheap. Try it.

    I literally get single hole groups out of my 10/22 with a Kidd barrel on it at 50 yards.

    And, no more excuses for missing with the 22/45 lite.

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  7. D. says:

    Just put Magpul ranger bases on your .300BLK mags and lay down the law…..no ranger based mags in .223 rifles! You cant even mix that up in the dark.

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  9. RocketCityPrepper says:

    I was thinking of getting some Ruger 22/45’s and 10/22 takedowns to put into our caches. Thought that would give our kids something to defend themselves and to hunt with if they ever needed to without being as intimidating as larger calibers/guns. Thoughts?

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    1. jh says:

      IMHO, a 10/22 take down or even a standard model with a half dozen bx-25 mags are never a bad thing to have in a cache or two. I’d however opt for a inexpensive 38 revolver loaded with low recoiling wadcutters to defend themselves with then a 22 handgun. It just comes down to ballistics.

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  10. Lightning says:

    Rourke- great video- made me smile !!! Single Mom- exc. questions.I have only shot outdoors never in a range.Fred-thanks. Not sure I would like inside.NYS is now pushing for steel bullets due to lead issues. Lightning

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    1. SingleMom says:

      I knew what you meant, but I have fond memories of watching my dad make sinkers. That was back before he realized I was a girl, so I got to play with them once they were cool and was allowed to keep all the ones that didn’t turn out perfect. Toxic or not, today’s kids are missing out on a lot of fun!

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