Monday, February 14, 2011
GunUp
There's a new graphic over on the left, this one's for GunUp Blogger Network, a relatively new resource for the always expanding gunblogosphere. Part collective blog, part forum, with a wealth of knowledge and some pretty great features (Gun Finder is pretty cool.) It's worth checking out if you haven't already.
Warm Thoughts
Although it is an unseasonably warm 36 degrees here at the moment, here's a photo from a couple summers ago. I need to stop slacking and get back to more regular gun pictures on the ol' blog.
But Without the Butt
Robb Allen has acquired some Magic Cat coffee beans, which apparently mimic the infamous civet coffee, albeit without the absurd price and less than appetizing production process. I may have to order some and see what I think.
West Virginia...
...looks to be following Colorado and a couple others with the push for Constitutional Carry. Always good to see this picking up more steam.
Milwaukee Judge knocks down bad CCW charge
“Requiring Pinnow to put the encased unloaded firearm out of reach would effectively deny him his right to bear arms guaranteed,” by Wisconsin’s Constitution, according to the decision.The man in question had an unloaded and encased .380 under his passenger seat while searching for his stolen car in a "bad neighborhood." There's a bit of a debate surrounding the "within reach" concept in regards to Wisconsin's CCW restrictions and vehicle transport, and in this case, the Judge has decided the defendant was well within his self defense rights as stated by the State and Federal Constitutions.
Watts found that Pinnow... ...had just been robbed, was searching for his stolen car in a high-crime area, and had tried to comply with another state law about the transportation of firearms by keeping his gun unloaded, and in a case.
“He was exercising his right to bear arms in a reasonable and prudent manner,” Watts wrote.Just another story of why the current restrictions on vehicle carry (mainly backed on the DNR to combat poaching) need to be readdressed if we do get concealed carry of any sort here. I'm sure if they really pushed they could have tried to hit him with a charge for having a gun within 1000 feet of a school zone as well.
Glad to see a reasonable ruling has been found in this particular case though.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Precision Mortar Kit
Mini-JDAM kit for infantry mortars. Neat.
10m accuracy over 6km range, and possibly in the field by the end of the year.
10m accuracy over 6km range, and possibly in the field by the end of the year.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Loooong weekend
Working overnights, lack of internet at home, and lots of other stuff going on have conspired in making me feel like I need to make excuses.
So the problem with not having internet at home isn't that it cuts down on my ability to write stuff to put up here. I'd honestly say that 90% of the content I post is writen and thrown up from my little netbook from the coffee house. The problem is that I'm so used to waking up and jumping on the blogoshpere and scoping things out right away and getting the creative ball rolling.
Did hit up the small local gun show today. Did I say small? I mean tiny and very fudd-filled. One big table full of vintage Marlins and a couple Winchesters though, and a rather overpriced Colt Anaconda that was pretty, but definitely used. One small table with a couple Saiga rifles (no shotguns, I was curious what the prices on them would be) and a couple cans. Tons of Nazi paraphernalia... couldn't even find any loopholes. Overall a disappointment.
Noticed Instapundit mentioned the little Syma S107 came down a little in price.
I picked one up after Christmas for cheap and I have to agree that it's an absurd amount of fun for such a little thing. I'd suggest getting a couple spare tail rotors though, it's a vulnerable little thing out there in the back.
Oh, and the Bialetti Moka Express is the coolest coffee related thing I've gotten in a long time. I have a very rich and smooth Americano to get me kick started for my shift tonight. It smells wonderful.
So the problem with not having internet at home isn't that it cuts down on my ability to write stuff to put up here. I'd honestly say that 90% of the content I post is writen and thrown up from my little netbook from the coffee house. The problem is that I'm so used to waking up and jumping on the blogoshpere and scoping things out right away and getting the creative ball rolling.
Did hit up the small local gun show today. Did I say small? I mean tiny and very fudd-filled. One big table full of vintage Marlins and a couple Winchesters though, and a rather overpriced Colt Anaconda that was pretty, but definitely used. One small table with a couple Saiga rifles (no shotguns, I was curious what the prices on them would be) and a couple cans. Tons of Nazi paraphernalia... couldn't even find any loopholes. Overall a disappointment.
Noticed Instapundit mentioned the little Syma S107 came down a little in price.
I picked one up after Christmas for cheap and I have to agree that it's an absurd amount of fun for such a little thing. I'd suggest getting a couple spare tail rotors though, it's a vulnerable little thing out there in the back.Oh, and the Bialetti Moka Express is the coolest coffee related thing I've gotten in a long time. I have a very rich and smooth Americano to get me kick started for my shift tonight. It smells wonderful.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Oleg's got a new place
Away from the super-pop-up world of LJ. Just thought I'd pass the word around.
Lights and Guns
Uncle links to a SI article on white-light/handgun techniques and gets the ball rolling on some discussion.
I've touched on white-lights and their importance on guns before, and I still stand by it. I like the idea of having a light on the gun and the bonus of being able to use my off hand to open doors or dial 911. (Also the reason I have a handgun sitting on the nightstand. If I can't take care of it with 17 rounds of 124gr +P 9mm, it should be enough to get me back to the AR (with light attached as well.))
I've touched on white-lights and their importance on guns before, and I still stand by it. I like the idea of having a light on the gun and the bonus of being able to use my off hand to open doors or dial 911. (Also the reason I have a handgun sitting on the nightstand. If I can't take care of it with 17 rounds of 124gr +P 9mm, it should be enough to get me back to the AR (with light attached as well.))
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Hopefully...
...I'll get internet set-up at the new HQ before too long. Sorry about the sparsity of posts as of late.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
More Constitutional Carry Bills
Monday, February 7, 2011
Wait a minute...
...is that really the best way to describe it?
Far from the first time I've seen the phrase in use for online bike parts (at Price Point this time if you're interested) but everytime it makes me laugh to myself.
Far from the first time I've seen the phrase in use for online bike parts (at Price Point this time if you're interested) but everytime it makes me laugh to myself.
Army Sending out New Flashhiders
From AAC (Blackout) and Surefire (for the M240, this one maybe? I'll have to hit up my contacts over in A-Stan and see if they know anything.)
H/T: Kit Up
H/T: Kit Up
Bleg
Total of 12 hours of work today, after being a Soldier all weekend... still no internet at the new place, so trying to catch up with things. Fun times.
Colorado Pushing for Constitutional Carry
It's good to see it picking up more steam in a variety of other states. This gives us in Wisconsin more hope of reasonable CCW legislation in the coming year.
MOE Rifle-length Handguards
Are now shipping.
I like the looks of the MOE handguards personally. It's a nice change up from the normal round or oval ribbed two piece guards. This one rounds out the set of Carbine, Mid, and Rifle length handguards in the MOE line. I'm probably going to use a Mid-length one on the next couple builds I'm contemplating.
I like the looks of the MOE handguards personally. It's a nice change up from the normal round or oval ribbed two piece guards. This one rounds out the set of Carbine, Mid, and Rifle length handguards in the MOE line. I'm probably going to use a Mid-length one on the next couple builds I'm contemplating.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Mild HyperStealth SMARTCAMO Update
Looks like it was posted a couple days ago, but I was busy with moving and all that.
This really is looking to be one of the coolest things I've heard of this year.
This really is looking to be one of the coolest things I've heard of this year.
Break From Moving
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Ninja Suit
Despite the name, I do want. The Merino Wool one, I'm pretty partial to the green-ish color.
So... Cool...
Via SayUncle, a homebuilt 12ga revolving shotgun using chambers cut from scrap 12ga barrels and a $10 barrel. This is quite possibly the coolest thing you'll see all day.
Chinese Top Gun
Not quite what you think. Although I think Tom Cruise may be about the same height as most of their pilots, for what it's worth.
MWG 40
Bulgarian manufactured 40 round magazines for the AR-15.
At $25.95 I may have to pick some up and see what I think next payday. I've got a couple Bulgarian AK mags and they're rather nice.
At $25.95 I may have to pick some up and see what I think next payday. I've got a couple Bulgarian AK mags and they're rather nice.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Cat Shit One
Starting on Feb. 5th, the first episode with English dubbing will be up for a limited time on iDa Entertainment's site, and the first DVD & Blue Ray sets will be available on Amazon.
I'm pretty excited, I've seen the first episode with subtitles, and it was awesome, but it's nice to not have to read and miss the action.
(h/t Tactical Fanboy)
I'm pretty excited, I've seen the first episode with subtitles, and it was awesome, but it's nice to not have to read and miss the action.
(h/t Tactical Fanboy)
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