Tag: guns

(UPDATE) AR Magazines available now for $6.99 each

UPDATE 11/14/2020: These are still available. No better time than right now to grab them. With the threat of major gun control right around the corner stocking up on those items that may get hard to get just makes sense. Looking for inexpensive AR magazines? Click RIGHT HERE and they are available for $6.99 each.… Continue reading (UPDATE) AR Magazines available now for $6.99 each

Project: Ruger 10/22 X-Hunter

The Ruger 10/22 is the most popular .22 long gun sold in the United States and for some very good reasons. The Ruger is inexpensive, accurate, extremely reliable, and highly customizable. The aftermarket support for the 10/22 is second to no other gun. Project: Ruger 10/22 was created from the concept of building a compact… Continue reading Project: Ruger 10/22 X-Hunter

Marlin 336W .30-30 Lever Action Rifle Review

  With the large selection of modern semi-auto “black” rifles such as the AR-15 and AK-47, the lever action is rarely discussed. Although many would argue there is little reason to consider a lever action in .30-30 Winchester with the availability of low-price semi-auto’s – options are a wonderful thing. As stated in the video… Continue reading Marlin 336W .30-30 Lever Action Rifle Review

The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

  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 residents in a state of WROL(Without Rule of Law). Widespread looting, lawlessness, and general civil unrest provide a very dangerous environment.  Add to this the absence of… Continue reading The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

Top 5 Firearms That Have Never Been Made – But Should

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 take a risk to depart from the norm. Even with all the firearms created and manufactured, there are a few I’ve thought of that just never… Continue reading Top 5 Firearms That Have Never Been Made – But Should

The Four Rules of Gun Safety

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 ended up seeing one couple at the range recently and witnessed safety infractions happening and had to speak up and say something. That was not at… Continue reading The Four Rules of Gun Safety

Chris Costa on Why We Train

  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 private sector at Applied Marine Technologies Inc. (AMTI) on assignment with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Risk Management Division (RMD). Also known as “The Beard”… Continue reading Chris Costa on Why We Train

Want an Ultra-Concealable Carbine? You probably already have one….

  Popular topic among those who have to travel any distance from home is being able to carry the firepower of a battle rifle – without it being seen. Most long guns are not known for their concealability thus pistols are often the firearm of choice. The AR pistol has become a popular “truck-gun” due… Continue reading Want an Ultra-Concealable Carbine? You probably already have one….

Was buying a bunch of magazines prior to the election bad?

  The sales of guns, ammo, and magazines was massive prior to the election. Most of us thought Killary was going to contaminate the Oval Office for sure and along with that the risk of significant gun control measures was high. Hey – I’m not disappointed! Gun control seems to be way down the list… Continue reading Was buying a bunch of magazines prior to the election bad?

From the Desk of John Rourke – November 4th, 2016

Springfield Armory has released their version of the AR-15 – the “Saint”. I got a chance to lay my hands on it in a non-shooting inspection and handling session. I like it. A lot. At the street price of around $869 it is not super inexpensive nor out of reach for most. I have a… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 4th, 2016

From the Desk of John Rourke – November 3rd, 2016

Working on an Operational Cache this week to stow away at one of my bug out locations. Hoping to get it completed by Friday and running out of time. An Operational Cache is a resupply of critical items often accessed while on the go. These caches are often – but not always – buried to hide from… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 3rd, 2016

NO EXCUSES!!!! Build a Budget AR

Beyond the ever increasing threats existing in the world and the possibility that significant gun control could be realized after the Presidential election – having an AR-15 can be flat out fun! Although there are many models out there costing well over $1000 if funds are a challenge there is still hope. Just one example… Continue reading NO EXCUSES!!!! Build a Budget AR

From the Desk of John Rourke…..

No more “From the Front Lines….” I decided to go back to the old title of “From the Desk of…”   Looking at some website statistics it looks like only a few people have visited the PROJECTS section since I announced its creation. I’m going to maintain it however I’m going to publish those completed… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke…..

Panhandle Rancher: Reloading Basics and Equipment Recommendations

  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 rifle or pistol.   I have reloaded rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition, and cast pistol bullets and big heavy bullets for the old black powder rifle… Continue reading Panhandle Rancher: Reloading Basics and Equipment Recommendations

Video: All The Equipment Needed To Start Reloading Ammunition

I’m not a reloader and my overall knowledge of reloading is extremely basic. I have a buddy that will be taking me through the basics soon and in the Fall I will starting getting equipment. With California’s recent gun control measures which include ammunition restrictions as part of their measures reloading is beginning to look even… Continue reading Video: All The Equipment Needed To Start Reloading Ammunition

Cheaper Than Dirt boycott continues

  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. Of course they had every right to charge whatever they wished and I  – and countless thousands  – have every right to tell them “Keep it!!”… Continue reading Cheaper Than Dirt boycott continues

Gun sales on the way up

With the anti-gun rhetoric from the Left being spewed since Orlando guns and ammo sales are climbing. Obama just called for the establishment of a new assault weapons ban. I spent some time checking a few online dealers and found a few of their more popular selections sold out. There was still plenty of ammunition… Continue reading Gun sales on the way up

Orlando mass shooting

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 Left is coming out aiming directly at guns rather than placing blame where it belongs – radical Islam and the Muslim shooter. There is little doubt… Continue reading Orlando mass shooting