Another Reminder About What A Real Knife Attack Looks Like

 

Sunday With Blackthorn - The Ukraine-Russia Wars Impact On Modern Warfare

 Russia invade The Ukraine in February of 2022. It's now November of 2026 and the war is still ongoing. In the article linked below there is no talk of the damage to infrastructure, or the loss of life and the displacement of civilians on both sides of the conflict. 

 However there is one thing that has come from this war that will  influence other modern countries around the globe. The use of the weapons, logistics, technology, etc. will b studied by all the modern militaries in the world. From Drones  used for offensive purposes such as dropping everything from hand grenades to to mortar shells, to the use of Elon Musks Starlink system for real time targeting and reconnaissance by the Ukrainians to Hypersonic Missiles used by the Russians. 

This conflict will be studied for years.

The link below is about a more mundane aspect of the weapons used by the Ukrainians. Small arms and optic-sights may not be very high tech, but in the end, it's the boots on the ground that eventually either win or lose ground.

 

 https://www.twz.com/land/which-guns-and-optics-are-best-according-to-battle-tested-ukrainian-soldiers

This Is What Happens WhenYou Piss Of A Cop Who's only Months Away From Retirement LOL!!!!!!

 

It's Thursday Night And This Video Short Is Too Funny Not To Put Up!!!

 

Robert K. Brown Of SOF Magazzine Dies at 94

 Robert K. Brown

1932 - 2026

R.I.P. Bob

Monday Morning Humor Just For The Guys

 You younger guys might not appreciate this, but someday, you will!!

 

 

Sunday With Blackthorn - Do You Really Need A 12ga Or Is A 20ga More than Enough?

 When it comes to shotguns I've made it pretty clear that I'm a 20 gauge guy. If you're young, fit, an have no chronic problems such as a bad shoulder, or neck/back issues, hey, that's fine. I used to have a Mossberg 500 in 12 gauge whenI was in my 20's/30's. But by the time I hit my 40's I decided that while I could still shoot Birdshot without a problem, Buckshot and Slugs were no longer my idea of a good time. 

So I sold my 12 gauge, and then after 15 years or so I decided to get another shotgun, only in 20 gauge. As usual all the other self annointed Gun Gurus started telling me to man up and get a 12 gauge. "you're afraid of recoil", and "the 20 gauge recoils worse that a 12 gauge because the gun is lighter", etc........

I heard it all. Then, I went out and got Stoeger O/U Double Barrel in 20 gauge, and I've never looked back. I've put up a lot of shotgun videos over the last few years and they featured both 12 and 20 , gauges, good and bad. 

Bottom line,  decide for yourself.

 

This One Goes Out To All My Knife Afficianado Buddies

Unlike the guy in this video (who I USED to be like) I haven't bought a new knife for quite a few years now, and I gave a lot of my other knives away to friends of mine. 

Anyway, this video does a really good job of describing the buying habits of knife collectors.

 

What Your Body Is Telling You As Compared To What Your Brain Is Telling You

This video goes out to those of you like me, who are no longer "in their prime". Aches, pains, chronic injuries, eyesight, etc. all make your life more difficult. That includes your ability to defend yourself when you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. 

I've told my friends and co-workers over the years that when I wake up in the morning, my brain says "17, 17, 17". Then I sit up, swing my legs over the edge of the bed and my feet hit the floor as every major joint in my body says "you're a fuk'n liar, we've been counting".

And don't think it's not going to happen  to you.

 

10 Fitness Habits Backed by Science If You're Too Busy or Too Lazy To Engage In A Structured Workout

 And every one of them can be done in 5 minutes or less. So get off your asses before it's too late.