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November 1, 2018

VOTE! AND MAGNIFY YOUR VOTE!

If you doubt that confiscation of privately-owned firearms is endorsed by high-profile Democrats, read this, from the NRA. Supremely anti-gun Nancy Pelosi has stated that if the Democrats take over the houses of Congress after the mid-term elections which will … Read more
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Published on November 01, 2018 15:55

October 29, 2018

ON THE “GUN CULTURE”

My friend and graduate David Yamane has a great blog he calls Gun Culture 2.0 . He has a link to one of his most thought-provoking articles here. Recommended reading. And, by the way, a happy and safe Halloween to … Read more
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Published on October 29, 2018 15:47

October 26, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS TO A CHAMPION

I’d like to congratulate one of my advanced graduates and class hosts, Wes Lagomarsino, who just won the stock service revolver champion title at the Western Championships of IDPA, the International Defensive Pistol Association. I encourage all my students to … Read more
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Published on October 26, 2018 11:46

October 23, 2018

WHEN PROHIBITIONISTS CLAIM ALL COPS WANT MORE GUN CONTROL, THEY LIE

It’s a myth that all cops want to restrict firearms.  Some do, of course – any group of roughly 800,000 will encompass differing opinions on issues – but the most vocal law enforcement voices calling for further restriction of gun … Read more
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Published on October 23, 2018 16:08

October 20, 2018

After Action Report: Contextual Handgun/The Armed Parent/Guardian

The Evil Princess and I have known Melody Lauer and John Johnston for some years, and know them to be masterful instructors as well as champion defensive handgun shooters. We have been wanting to take their Armed Parent class because … Read more
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Published on October 20, 2018 19:08

October 16, 2018

A THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY

I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of writing for American Handgunner magazine since its inception. They have both current content and classic back issues online at www.americanhandgunner.com. In this one from thirty years ago, I noticed that gunleather authority Bob … Read more
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Published on October 16, 2018 06:55

October 12, 2018

Generator Suggestions Guest Column by Steve Denney

Folks, it’s hurricane season where I live, and will soon be Nor’easter season where I used to live. When bad storms happen, lots of folks get in trouble with generators, and some people die from misusing them.  A generator not … Read more
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Published on October 12, 2018 05:46

October 8, 2018

SIGHTING IN

SIGHTING IN It’s close to that time of year, and in some places it is already: hunting season.  I wish all you hunters luck in harvesting healthy, wild protein.  Some will not be so lucky: they will get a shot … Read more
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Published on October 08, 2018 05:42

October 5, 2018

SPENDING TIME WITH AN OLD FRIEND

At www.gunsmagazine.com, there’s a spot on the bottom of the main page where you can click on old classic editions of GUNS magazine from fifty and more years ago.  In an article on semiautomatic rifles, the great Col. Charles Askins, … Read more
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Published on October 05, 2018 09:01

October 1, 2018

TO RUN AND GUN IN THE SUN

The Evil Princess and I just got home from a couple of ten-plus-hour weekend days training with Gabe White in a class hosted by Gordon Despot in Lakeland, Florida.  It hit 97 degrees both days, but we all still had … Read more
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Published on October 01, 2018 18:35

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