firearms Archive
Guns & Stuff
Pistol caliber carbines are becoming more and more popular in the firearms market. Back in the 90’s I had a Marlin Camp 9 and that 16″ barrel certainly added …
Guns & Stuff
It used to be very cost effective to build your own AR-15. With the aggressive pricing today, complete factory produced AR’s can be had so cheap there is little …
Random Thoughts
Over the past several decades there have been some very cool firearms produced. Some of the ingenuity used is really a testament to the firearms industry that these companies would …
Guns & Stuff
Over the past two months, I’ve worked with several new shooters and have gone over the four rules of gun safety – over and over and over again. I …
Guns & Stuff
EDC(Every Day Carry) is a hot topic on many internet forums and discussion groups. Many approach EDC like a science weighing the pros and cons of each and every …
Random Thoughts
North Korea continues their volatile actions with missile tests and threatening rhetoric. It’s easy to say they are all talk – and hopefully, they are. Need to remember …
Guns & Stuff
My latest AR is the result of the “Katrina” rifle concept. Katrina rifle you ask? The term came about after Hurricane Katrina devasted the Gulf and left many …
Guns & Stuff
by Prepper Ralph   I was looking for a 9 millimeter subcompact that would not break the bank but would also make a good carry gun for my …
Guns & Stuff
 Prior to founding Costa Ludus in 2011, Chris Costa spent 4 years as the President of Magpul Dynamics. Before founding Magpul Dynamics, Costa spent 7 years in the …
Current Events
Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Why isn’t there mouse-flavored …
Guns & Stuff
The following video showcases the ATN X-Sight Day/Night Vision Optic. The X-Sight is a high tech digital optic that is capable of shooting(and recording) both at night – and …
Guns & Stuff
Upon my recent reflection of the 80’s survivalist movement I scoured my memories for all the different firearms and survival equipment available at the time and remembered a …
Preparedness
Not a whole lot done this past week. Worked on the storage shed at the retreat. That will be great once complete. Worked on my latest AR build …
Guns & Stuff
I’m interested in expanding into the realm of AR-10 ownership in 2017. I have zero experience with these and have performed little research as of yet. If any …
Guns & Stuff
This video covers the entire process of building a basic AR-15. Many people find tremendous satisfaction putting together their own AR’s. There is also something to be said for …
Guns & Stuff
Why reload your own ammunition? Two reasons: reloaded ammunition may be much cheaper than factory and reloaded ammunition has the potential to greatly increase the accuracy of your …
Guns & Stuff
Loyal reader Lightning recently commented that it is better to have a few guns with lots of ammo than lots of guns with little ammo. I agree. For many …
Current Events
Remember when Cheaper Than Dirt jacked up prices on ammunition and magazines right after Sandy Hook? I do – and have avoided them like the plague ever since. …
Preparedness
I’m of that generation who drove old pickup trucks to school at age 14 (yes, we had paper driver’s licenses at that age and before, way back then) …
Current Events
Terrible event that happened in Orlando. If you need the details see this news story here. Several of us have been talking and like other similar events the Liberal …
Guns & Stuff
Here is a video from last weekend when Prepper Ralph and I took a firearms class from Wolf-Fire Firearms. I cannot emphasize how much I get out of these …
Guns & Stuff
While thinking about firearms training Goingray58 sent in some info on the Appleseed Project. This is real firearms training and pretty inexpensive. Some links: Website: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/ Classes by State: …
Preparedness
The most major accomplishment this week was a “Tactical Response” class I attended with Prepper Ralph(my co-host on The Patriot Podcast). This class was offered by Wolf-Fire Firearms based …
Guns & Stuff
It is often professed that a weapons stockpile should consist of firearms in common calibers for one very important reason: Resupply. Due to the sheer volume of rounds with …
Guns & Stuff
Every time I turn around I see the word “tactical”. Tactical pens. Tactical pants. Tactical socks. Tactical shoes. Tactical belts. Tactical knives. Tactical flashlights. Tactical backpacks. Tactical gloves. Tactical …
Current Events
Here is a series of short video’s from Chuck Woolery highlighting Hillary Clinton’s stance on gun control. Every freedom loving, Patriotic American should absolutely vote AGAINST her should she …