An Interview With Ed Calderon About The Mexican Cartels On Sean Ryans Youtube Channel

 An eye-opening interview on what's really going on down in Mexico and it's potential future impacts on the United States.

And For All You Late Christmas Combatives Shoppers...

 

Don't forget to pick up Ralph Grasso's "Americane - The Grasso/Morale Method of Personal Defense" from Lulu.com and still in print since 2010.

One of the best books available on using a cane or walking stick for Personal Defense. 

 

Available in Softcover Print format:

 http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/joshua-morale-and-ralph-grasso/americane-the-grasso-morale-method-of-personal-defense/paperback/product-13513616.html


As well as PDF Format for immediate Christmas Eve delivery:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/ralph-grasso-and-joshua-morale/americane-the-grasso-morale-method-of-personal-defense/ebook/product-17516926.html

Merry Christmas!!! 2020 Style

 Merry Christmas To All!!

Time Magazines 'Person(s) Of The Year' Biden and Harris?

Oh Hell NO!!

This is the guy who should have gotten that Title 

The U-2 Spy Plane - 65 Years Old and Still Going Strong

 On one level I can't believe it's still in use, but on another level I guess I shouldn't be surprised since airframes like The A-10 Warthog and the B-52 Stratofortress are also still in business. 

Even the Drones can't replace it. Old School Tech can still hold it's own.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201210-lockheed-u-2-spyplane

 

 

 

Covid Humor For December 2020

 

 

My Personal Favorite

 

This Goes Out To All The Married Guys

 Oh yeah, been there, done that.

Chuck Yeager, The Man Who Had "The Right Stuff" Dies at 97

 Another American Icon Passes away. 

R.I.P Chuck Yeager - Feb 13, 1923 – Dec 7, 2020

https://www.npr.org/2020/12/07/341894780/pilot-chuck-yeager-dies-at-97-had-the-right-stuff-and-then-some

 

All Your Lifes Pain in 1 Minute and 19 Seconds...... LOL!!!!

 

A Short Gun Story

 

A guy walked into a crowded bar,

waving his unholstered pistol and yelled,

 

"I have a 45 calibre Colt 1911 with a

Seven Round Magazine plus one in the chamber and

I want to know who's been sleeping with my wife."

 

A voice from the back of the room called out,  

"You need more ammo!"

Good Advice If You're Ever Forced Into a Self Defense Situation

If you're smart (and a little lucky) you'll learn to avoid Stupid Places, Stupid People, and Stupid Situations. However if you're not, The information at the article below might just spare you a lot of legal grief when dealing with the Justice system.

https://kniferights.org/legislative-update/aftermath/

Apologize My Ass!

 

It Appears To Be Bad Year For Gun Store Thieves

 The kind of thing that just never seems to pan out for the bad guys.

Oh well, if you're going to be a criminal, getting killed is just an Occupational Hazard to be expected!

https://www.wwlp.com/news/world/police-gun-shop-owner-shoots-kills-suspected-looter-in-philadelphia/

Happy Thanksgiving! The Following Is A Message From The Tukeys Of America

 Come At Me Bro!!

Well......Damn!

 434 Million. Holy Shit!

https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/nssf-record-recent-sales-increase-american-firearm-ownership-to-434-million/?fbclid=IwAR1eSbgm08hPPEEfG1OlHZ6f1C-BzvXR5Ncz88pwOl8bIM5UzkFGBEKRtE4

3 Idiots Try To Burglarize The Wrong Gun Store Owner

 One is dead, and police have already identified and are looking for the other two.  The Gun Store owner, a 79 year old Army Veteran, was uninjured.  The thieves made a major mistake when they started shooting when he showed up and caught them in the act.  

 

Maybe Not Practical For A Real Life Confrontation, But DAMN!!!

 The Incomparable Bob Munden at his best!

WHOOPS!! It Appears He Didn't Think This One All The Way Through....

 

Preparing For Real World Emergencies

 I've put this one up before, and I'll probably put it up again at some time in the future. No Bullshit, just practical preparations for what you are most likely to face in the 21st century.

My advice for people who want to prepare for realistic violence, financial upheaval, and various and sundry natural disasters. Consider it my response to having just checked out a popular "Warrior" style forum and seen the wallet draining bullshit that passes for "must have" knowledge to survive the 21st century.

1) Don’t do stupid things, hang out with stupid people, or go to stupid places.

2) Pay attention to what's going on around you, and learn to talk, walk, or run your way out of a bad situation before it escalates into a really bad situation.

3) Get some good OC and spray and see how your particular unit works. Get a training unit at the same time and practice some drills with a friend or friends.

4) Get yourself to a practical self defense class and learn hand striking, kicking and even some standup and ground grappling. Lose weight, gain muscle, gain confidence, work some limited Force on Force drills on resistant opponents.

5) Get a 5 or 6 shot revolver, a used Makarov, a brand new Glock or whatever. Practice with it semi regularly, carry it whenever possible. Get a pump shotgun for the house for heavy artillery. If you live in some rathole that doesn't allow this, then move. I file such locales under "stupid places" as mentioned in point 1.

6) Un-fuck your finances. Come up with a do-able debt reduction plan that you can manage to stick to.

7) Get 3-plus months worth of food, emergency cash and supplies stored up. The world might not come to an end, but your job sure might.

8) See your doctor and dentist regularly

9) Carry a flashlight and a knife or multitool. You'll be amazed at how you ever got along without them if you never did before.

10) Get your house/apartment as secure as is feasible. If there are blind spots, fix them, if the locks suck, fix them. A dog is one of the cheapest alarms you can install.

11) Take some Red Cross CPR and First Aid classes. Go for EMT if you have the time/money. Carry a small, realistic first aid/trauma kit in your car or on you if you carry shoulder bag, backpack or attache case for work.

16) Take a defensive driving or accident avoidance course.

17) Learn something useful. Welding, computers, a new language, etc.

I'd rate all of those higher than running around with a $2,000 rifle, however much fun that can be. Also much more practical than taking a ‘Civilian Counter-Terorist Course from your local “Tier 1 Operator Style” instructor, and far better than worrying about commie blue-helmeted zombie hordes, and it will make you that much more of a self sufficient individual should such circumstances arise.

Ever Wonder Just How Strong Your Passwords Are Against Hackers

 This Should be quite the reality check;

NOTE: Click on Image for full Size

Sean Connery Dies At Age 90

 

RIP Sean Connery.

8-25-1930 To 10-31-2020

May he be Shaken, But not Stirred!

Combative Stickwork vs Sport Stickfighting - By Brad Steiner

Combat Stickwork Vs. Popular "Stickfighting" in the Martial Arts

by Bradley J. Steiner

Many people are engaged in training in such arts as Filipino "escrima" or "kali", and Japanese "jo jutsu" and "bo jutsu". While all of these classical/traditional stick arts are beautiful and worthwhile studying, they are not necessarily the best choice when it comes to practical combat and personal self-defense needs. As martial arts (emphasis upon the "arts") no one can fault traditional methods. But as martial arts (emphasis upon the "martial") there is a lot of room for improvement.

Get hold of a copy of Fairbairn's GET TOUGH!. Study the description Fairbairn gives of his excellent stick technique. Now THAT'S how we use a stick in combat. Or, pick up COLD STEEL, by John Styers. His well illustrated instruction in the Marine Corps' "Kengla Technique" also provides a glimpse of how — in real, honest-to-goodness hand-to-hand combat — we use a stick against an enemy.
For combat the stick is used with extreme aggression, and it capitalizes upon the element of surprise. There is no twirling, and there is no two-stick style. Nor is there competition. One ATTACKS.

Both the Fairbairn and the Kengla techniques are taught in their complete forms in American Combato (Jen•Do•Tao)™, and we include dozens of other excellent techniques and stick tactics — all combat-worthy. At Black Belt, 1st degree, we teach a syllabus of thirty(30) super-destructive stickwork maneuvers. But you don't need to study with us to acquire all that you might have need for in an emergency. Just remember: Keep it simple. Attack by surprise. Use every ounce of ferocity and determination you can generate. Move in! Keep on attacking! Go for the enemy's most vulnerable, vital points. And, for heaven's sake do not forget to first acquire basic unarmed combat skill. The stick, like any other hand held weapon, should be utilized as an adjunct and an extension of your body's natural weapons, and your combative mindset.


Selecting A Suitable Stick For Personal Defense

Anything that can be done with a baton sized stick (ie approximately 18" to 24-36") can be done, and done better!, with a walking stick. And a walking stick is not classified as a "weapon" per se.

We have always liked the English or the Irish Blackthorns. However, any stout hardwood walking stick (not a hiking stick, but a cane-length walking stick) will do admirably. Skill is demanded, of course, in order to fully exploit the weapon's potential, — but assuming that the reader understands this and is prepared and willing to train and to practice, he should obtain a plain, hardwood walking stick, or a good, stout Blackthorn.

Question" "How about a ‘cane'? Wouldn't the crook on the end permit some excellent additional techniques to be employed?"

Answer: We would strongly advise that a cane per se not be chosen. The cute tricks of catching an enemy's wrist or ankle when he kicks or punches, or hooking him behind the neck and throwing, etc. look great in demonstrations and in dramatic photographs that have been carefully taken for martial arts magazines. However, such techniques are nearly impossible to use for real, and the crook-necked cane is much less versatile than the plain walking stick. Locking up with an attacker (when utilizing a cane, just as when utilizing bare hands) is suicide if and when multiple attackers are encountered. The cane is also poorly balanced for speedy combative skills manipulation. Go with a hardwood walking stick, or a good, stout Blackthorn.

© COPYRIGHT 2008 BY BRADLEY J. STEINER - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Stickwork - An Article by Brad Steiner

Another article by Brad Steiner on the use of a stick for Self Defense. Originally published in Guns and Ammo Magazine (I believe it was in the Personal Defense Column) sometime back in the 1980's. I also believe a slightly altered version appeared in one of the old Cold Steel Printed Catalogs in the early 2000's. © COPYRIGHT 2008 BY BRADLEY J. STEINER - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

 Stickwork 

by Bradley J. Steiner

The stick is a marvelous weapon. Back in the 80's we wrote an installment of our (then) monthly feature article in a major firearms publication entirely devoted to the stick — the walking stick — as a weapon of self-defense. The article was well received, and in it we were concerned to emphasize all of the great virtues of the walking stick as a self-defense weapon. Among these virtues are —

Legality

The walking stick is, even in such oppressive environments as Red China and Russia, completely legal. It would be difficult to imagine "outlawing" the walking stick, since it is a utilitarian item that many people need and carry for medical reasons.


Handiness

Unlike a firearm or a fighting knife that is carried in a holster, or a folding knife that is carried in a pocket, a walking stick is carried, properly, in the hand at all times. This makes it immediately usable against anyone whose attack is perceived to be in its formative stage.

Effectiveness

While the stick is not normally employed with lethal intent, it certainly can — in trained hands — speedily enable its possessor to drop the most dangerous individual, lethally, in a life or death encounter. The stick allows the user to inflict crippling or/and extremely painful and debilitating injuries, and to do so rather simply, and with only marginal physical strength.


Confidence

"Speak softly and carry a big stick." Teddy Roosevelt's advice, taken literally, makes excellent sense. For with a stout walking stick in hand, and the ability to use it well as a weapon, anyone may be confident of his ability to handle trouble, and may thus "speak softly", indeed.

Deterrence

A man who is in possession of a walking stick, and who does not appear to actually need it in order to assist him in locomotion, sends a clear and unmistakable message to any potential physical attacker: "Not this particular individual! This one's got a weapon!"

Tactical Advantages

If you do carry a concealed firearm legally, then you also might give some serious thought to carrying a walking stick. The stick may be the means by which you secure the opportunity to access your pistol, or — it may enable you to stop an assailant without having to access your pistol, at all.

Versatility

The stick can punish, damage, or kill. It extends the reach of its user, and it bolsters all unarmed combatives. It never runs out of ammo, makes noise, jams, or is awkward to keep near at hand — conspicuously. The stick delivers hard, destructive jabs as well as smashing blows. When using certain techniques it can cut and slash, and it does not represent a danger to the user or to innocent people in the vicinity, when it is correctly employed. It would be very unlikely that a normal walking stick would be banned for carrying onto an airline.

Carryover Value

Learn how to use the stick in combat, and you will almost never be in a position where some stick, or stick-like implement, cannot be found, made, or improvised.

Practical Stickfighting by Brad Steiner

From the November 2020 Issue of 'Sword and Pen', The monthly Newsletter of Brad Steiner's American Combato System (aka: Jen Do Tao).© COPYRIGHT 2008 BY BRADLEY J. STEINER - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

A Practical Tip For Stick Fighting 

by Bradley J. Steiner

THIS is not for stick “artists” who train intensely and for many months on end to become jo-jitsu or bo or nun-chuck experts. We are addressing the following to those solely concerned with practical self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. For the person who will be focusing solely on the basic, most practical skills, and who will be consuming perhaps ten hours on technical practice, and integrating his stick-work with unarmed combatives, knifework, use of firearms, etc. The type of stick we are referencing is either the walking stick or a hardwood stick roughly approximating the length of a 26-28” baton. Improvisation with an umbrella may be practical in many instances.

Almost anyone who has neither experience nor training in using a stick in combat will, upon being handed a stick and asked to demonstrate how he’d hit someone with it, hold the stick at one end and swing it in a smashing, clubbing blow so that his target will be struck by the end and upper-quarter or so of the weapon. No doubt, in its place a very destructive and potent strike. However, nearly all club or stick-swing defenses have been developed and taught against this more-or-less conventional club swing. There are a few exceptions here, but they are unusual, far between, and by no means universally taught. In fact the action of merely swinging one’s arm up to shield one’s head is natural and reflexive, and often may be speedy enough (even without training) to protect the from being struck.

One of the best ways to attack someone with a stick is to hold it in two hands (something like one might hold a bayonetted rifle for the thrust) and thrust the end powerfully into the groin, solar plexus, sternum, or throat/facial/mouth area. The thrust must be delivered very rapidly, by surprise, with a powerful double grip, and accompanied by a sharp yell and one’s bodyweight behind the blow. Followup after that blow will be easy, since anyone solidly struck in that manner will be totally disoriented for a second or two, at least.

Sometimes in a self-defense situation, that thrusting action alone may be more than enough to deter one’s attacker and provide one the opportunity to escape the scene. But if it doesn’t . . . Followup after the thrust lands may now be a swinging smash with the end of the stick . . . executed either with a one-hand or a two-hand grip . . . this time two hands will hold the stick like a baseball bat, at one end. The followup smash may be across the neck or head. Or it may be across the back (kidney area). Or perhaps across the knees or shins. Alternatively, bringing the center of the stick (while still gripping it in two hands after the thrust) snap the center of the stick upward and catch the attacker’s throat, mouth or facial area with a strong blow. Following the above, take the stick and jam the end (still holding it n the two-hand thrusting grip) into the attacker’s face, throat, sternum, etc.

The main point we wish to make here is that the simplest and most foolproof way for the average individual to land a solid, reliable first strike with a stick is by jabbing and ramming the end viciously into an exposed vulnerable area of the assailant. One of the great advantages of a walking stick is that it is always right there in your hand. This is not true of a handgun or a knife, and so speed into action with minimal delay is a great advantage of the stick as a weapon (or a stick substitute, like an umbrella). 

Many years ago we pointed this out in a column we had in a popular gun magazine. It drew a sarcastic comment by a well-publicized handgun “instructor”. Apparently this individual made the same mistake that most unschooled novices make: He believed that with a gun on his hip and the ability to employ it he needed nothing else for self-defense. A commentary on the person’s very limited perspective on self-defense. Aside from being a very formidable weapon by itself in trained hands we strongly recommend a walking stick if you have a license to carry a concealed weapon, and routinely go armed with a pistol.

First, because skilled employment of your walking stick may make accessing your firearm unnecessary (as a stout hardwood baton often made police patrol officers of past decades not need to draw their sidearms). Second, because possession of a stick and the skill with which to use it may enable you to get to you holstered handgun, by enabling you to clear the distance, time, and space enabling you to effectively do so. Only a poorly informed defender would, for example, attempt to quickly draw his concealed handgun when confronted by two or three punks within a couple of feet of himself. The chances of them jumping him and getting his weapon would be too great. But, that situation would be ideal for a trained person to employ a stout walking stick which he was holding in his hand! After some deft employment of his stick, access to his handgun would be easy. And, since he would be able to cover his attacker(s), it might not be necessary to fire; and that would be a blessing. If you haven’t already done so, make simple, basic stick work a part of your training!

And In The End, We're Just Going To Do Ourselves In

 And in this current Election Cycle, Most of the Disinformation  is not coming from Russia, China or Iran. It's from right here, the USA . 

https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/world/in-2020-homegrown-us-disinformation-surpasses-russian-effort/ar-BB1anZiq

Iconic (But Unknown) American Lawman Profile 4

Bass Reeves, the "Invincible Marshal". A runaway black slave who fled Arkansas, lived with the Indians of the 5 Nations in Oklahoma Territory. Eventually returned to Arkansas after emancipation and became a U.S. Marshal for "Hanging Judge" Roy Parker.

What a career.

 

https://www.skillsetmag.com/2019/11/02/bass-reeves/

The Marines Are Going Back To What They Did Best In WW2

 Island hopping, the prime strategy of the USMC in WW2 is back in an updated, modernized format.

The old saying about "everything old is new again"  remains as relevant as ever. 

  

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8872631/US-Marines-running-island-hopping-exercises-fears-future-war-China.html

Recognition For Merrill's Marauders

 Better late than never for the remaining members of this unbelievable unit.

General Frank D. Merrill (Center)

http://www.marauder.org/merrill.htm

https://www.mail.com/news/politics/10244828-wwii-jungle-fighting-unit-approved-congressional-m.html#.7518-stage-hero1-1

The Ultimate Fate Of Politicians

 While walking down a street one day a "Corrupt Senator" (that may be redundant) was hit by a car and died. His soul arrived in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, we have a problem. We seldom see high officials in heaven so we're not sure what to do with you."

"No problem, just let me in," says the Senator.

"Well, I'd like to, but orders from the higher ups tell me we must have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."

"Really? I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the Senator.

"I'm sorry, but we have our rules."

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest wine and champagne. Also present is the devil, who was a very friendly guy and having a good time dancing and telling jokes. They all were having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him, "Now it's time to visit heaven...

So, 24 hours passes with the Senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time    and before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now you must choose your eternity."

The Senator reflects for a minute, then answers: "Well, I would never have said this before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell."

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls to the ground. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.

"I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"

The devil smiles at him and says,

"Yesterday we were campaigning, Today, you voted.."

Need An Improvised Weapon? Ask A Woman

 From the Chicago Tribune, September 1900

Talk about going Combative Old School Style

More A-10 Warthog Goodness

 Approaching the 50 year mark since design with all aircraft being built between 1972 and 1984, it looks like one of my favorite USAF airframes will continue to see service well into the late 2030's. The link below goes to an article about the re-winging and modernization of this venerable workhorse.

When you need either close ground support, or have an enemy tank that absolutely, positively, must be destroyed immediately, call for the Ugliest Aircraft ever fielded by the USAF, the A-10 Warthog.

Accept NO Substitutes!

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/08/13/a-10-re-winging-completed-will-keep-warthog-in-the-air-until-late-2030s/ 

Rex Applegate Article by Michael Janich

 Originally published in the June 2020 issue of Knives Illustrated, this article provides some history about Col. Applegate and his place in the development of Close Combat in WW2. The main focus though is on the factors that went into the design of several knives that were developed during the war itself, and their influence on further designs that continued well after the war.

It's an interesting read which I hope people here will find worthwhile.

https://www.knivesillustrated.com/close-combat-knives-by-colonel-rex-applegate/

How ANTIFA Operates

 Well written article by, of all things, a Transgender Conservative Republican. This is an in depth description of their tactics from a person who actually infiltrated them in the streets of Portland. What is described matches other research into ANTIFA methodology that I've seen.

https://reason.com/2020/10/02/the-conservative-trans-woman-who-went-undercover-with-antifa-in-portland/

Iconic American Lawman Profile 3

Manuel "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, another Texas Ranger whose methods, while decidedly no longer acceptable in today's society, were without doubt totally effective and in many cases extremely permanent. Another example of Law Enforcement methods that were a product of another time. 

As Jeff Cooper once put it, "The Past Is Another Country".

https://www.aoghs.org/oil-almanac/lone-wolf-gonzaullas-texas-ranger/

Iconic American Lawman Profile 2

 

Delf Augustus Bryce, aka: "Jelly" Bryce,  made his mark in Law Enforcement by way of his shooting skills. Using his own version of Point Shooting, his method became the standard for the FBI that lasted for decades. The article linked below from American Rifleman gives a good overview of the life, times, and career of this Iconic American Lawman.

 https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/10/30/profile-jelly-bryce-oklahoma-gunfighter/

This next link is to a PDF copy of his original application to join the FBI in 1934. 

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54dc6b0be4b0d364a5ee20e0/54dc6cb3e4b0658f0cbac23e/54dc6cb3e4b0658f0cbac241/1302835050147/BRYCEAPP.pdf 

For anyone more interested the career of Jelly Bryce, I highly recommend the book "Legendary Lawman - The Story of Quick Draw Jelly Bryce" by Ron Owens.

 

 

The Downside Of Modern Technology A Public Service Announcement From Blackthorn

 There was time once when you were told to not believe anything you heard, and only half of what you saw. Now apparently, thanks to technology, you can't even believe all of what you see. Fake images and used to require expensive equipment, but can now be done using the right Smartphone.

Ain't that just grand

The article below is copyright from PocketWorthy.com, and has some tips on ways to look for doctored images.

The-Hidden-Signs-That-Can-Reveal-A-Fake-photo From PocketWorthy.com

Blackthorn PSA For Flyers - The Safety Talk You Should Be Getting When You Fly

 Video put together by Doug Lansky of 'Rethinking Tourism' . I never heard of him but he is apparently well known throughout the worldwide Tourism Industry. Just Google his name followed by Rethinking Tourism

Buckle your seat-belt and enjoy the show!

 

 

 

Iconic American Lawmen Profile 1

 Back when Law Enforcement was Law enforcement. Frank Hamer, the man who brought down Bonnie And Clyde. A Nice write-up of the high points of the life and times of a truly Old-School American lawman.  

https://www.skillsetmag.com/2020/09/15/texas-ranger-frank-hamer-lone-stars-lethal-lawman/

As You Wish, So Be It - Or- Be Careful What You Wish For, You Just Might Get It HA ha ha ha

 Apparently the Minneapolis City Council which is looking to defund and dismantle the Police Force is getting a bit of blowback from their constituents as Shootings, Murders, Arson and Burglary crimes rise.

  https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/minneapolis-city-council-which-voted-to-dismantle-police-unsettled-by-rise-of-crime-and-demand-police-action

 

 

The Buck 110, The Iconic American Lockback Folder

 

What self-respecting American 'knife -guy' didn't own one of these at some point or another. I've still got 3 of them sitting around and they're all still working like champs. The article below is from Recoil Offgrid Magazine.

Gentlemen, for your reading pleasure:

The Buck 110 Folder Review and History/

If This Doesn't Describe Me, I Don't Know What Does

 

If You're A follower Of This Blog, This has Definitely Happened To All Of You At least Once

 Which is your preferred response?

 (Even though we all know none of them work)

Ted Wheeler Mayor of Seattle Wins The Blackthorn Hypocrite Of The Week Award

 Yes, old Ted believes in 'The Right of The people To Protest'. But as with Lori Lightfoot in Chicago, once those "protestors" show up at the high rent apartment building where he lives and tries to burn it down, well..... He just moves out.

Well at least he didn't ban protesting in his neighborhood and call the cops in to lock up the protetstors like Lightfoot did.

 

Ted Wheeler Moves After Protestors Attack His Home

Good Job Asshat!

A Public Service Announcement For Labor Day 2020

Seeing as how it is Labor Day, I will assume that a lot of you out there will be celebrating, and that there will be Alcohol, Fireworks and stupid activities involved. Accordingly, the link below may be of help if things get out of hand!

Have a Happy Labor Day people, and  be safe out there today.

(And if you can't manage that, make sure you click the link and read the article)

Stop The Bleed

Nothing Like Being A Peaceful Protestor Being Set On Fire By Another Peaceful Protestor With A Molotov Cocktail

...."Stop, drop, and Roll Dude"....

Seriously, you can't make this shit up..........

Some Of My Current Thoughts On 2020

Nancy Pelosi Speaker Of The House Wins The Blackthorn Hypocrite Of The Week Award

Because Covid Safety Restrictions don't apply to her.  And the only thing she's willing to apologize for is getting caught at doing it.

Pelosi Caught Violating Covid Protocols 

Good Job Asshat!

Bill DeBlasio Mayor Of New York Wins The Blackthorn Hypocrite Of The Week Award

Just like the Mayor of Chicago, Bill has no problem with people exercising their right to protest, just as long as they don't get near him. Accordingly, he uses the same NYPD Officers that he wants to Defund.

DeBlasio uses NYPD To Protect Gracie Mansion

Good Job Asshat!

Tough Times For ANTI FA

As the song goes; "So You Had A Bad Day"....

Now THIS Is A Press Conference

Sheriff Grady Judd of the Lakeland Police in Polk County Florida giving advice to potential looters in His county.

Come Hell Or High Water!

Lori Lightfoot Mayor of Chcago Wins The Blackthorn 'Hypocrite Of The Week' Award

Good old Lori Lightfoot, Democratic Mayor of Chicago believes in the "Peoples" Right to Protest.

Just not in her neighborhood where she has now banned all marches, demonstrations and protests.

Good Job you asshat!

Chicago Mayor Bans Protests In Her Neighborhood

Must Be W.E. Fairbairns Grand Daughter

Nothing says "Hands Off" like a Chin Jab and a Knee to the Nuts

Who Says Science Fiction Can't Predict The Future

And Now For The Latest NYC Fashion Accessory

Nothing like a little Civil Unrest combined with a reduction in Police funding.

https://nypost.com/2020/08/15/bulletproof-vest-sales-soar-amid-surge-in-nyc-shootings/

9th Circuit Court Rules California High Capacity Magazine Ban Unconstitutional

This is fucking big.

This case has been winding it's way through the Lower California courts for a couple of years now. At this point, The California  Attorney General can ask for a re-hearing with the entire 11 members of the 9th Circuit Court (an En Banc hearing). However since the last few rounds of Trump Federal Judges being appointed, the 9th Circuit Court now has a Conservative majority, so it will most likely come out the same. In any event, the next step would be SCOTUS.

If SCOTUS declines the case, then the last ruling by the 9th Circuit will be in effect. If SCOTUS hears the case, and rules the ban unconstitutional, every magazine capacity ban in the country falls.

Holy Shit!
9th Circuit Court Declares California Magazine Ban Unconstitutional

Straight Out Of The Left Wing Playbook...

...and it's about the time. Just like that town in California where residents threatened to sue the city for denying them to paint a Pro-Police mural in the street, after allowing a BLM mural. The cu\ity then removed the BLM mural, literally, in the middle of the night.

And now, it's DeBozo's turn.

2 Groups Suing NYC over denial of Pro-police Street Murals

Well, Damn!

The ACLU is supporting the NRA in defending against the NYS Lawsuit brought by Attorney General Litigious, er ah I mean Letitia James.

Will wonders never cease?

ACLU Backs The NRA

Well Damn, Who'd A Thunk It In NYC in 2020?

Meanwhile my friends Long Gun permit renewal was put in back in March just when the Coronavirus hit. It expired at the end of May and he's been using an extension granted by the NYPD ever since. The NYPD is Months behind on reviewing and either granting or denying new applications and renewals due to Covid 19 and the the heightened background checks.

And now this;

NYC Gun permit applications rise 90%

Ever Have One Of Those Days And.....

Words of Wisdom For the Day From W.E. Fairbairn

Conservative NYC Artist Paints DeBlasio Poster, Hangs It On Staten Island Highway Overpass

Here you Go DeBozo!

And In NYC, In The Age Of #DefundThePolice

It's the 70's all over again. Live long enough and life turns into a never-ending series of Twilight Zone Reruns.

Be Careful What You Wish for, You Just Might Get It

Deja Vu' Anyone?

Having A Bad Day Are We?

Dalai Lama Combatives Lessons

The Palm Heel aka: The Tiger Claw or Chin Jab 

The Headbutt

In The Age Of Data Mining, Google Is Not Your Friend

The link below will lay out the situation. Underneath that is a set of steps you can take yourself to keep your personal information safe.

NOTICE: Facebook And Google Indexing Your Firearm Serial Numbers


FYI, this has been verified and, apparently, your license plate numbers are vulnerable as well, which means a lot of info on you is now obtainable.

Remember, before posting a pic ANYWHERE on the Internet, sanitize it.

1. Look over the picture very carefully.
2. Look in the background not just the obvious in the foreground.
3. Blackout anything questionable.

Then, right before you up load it;

1. Right click it
2. Click properties
3. Select the details tab
4. At the bottom you'll see Remove Properties and Personal Information - click that and another popup menu will appear
5. Select Create a Copy With All Possible Properties Removed
6. Then click OK on the remaining menu.

The copy is now sanitized.

Nicholas Sandmann Fucks The Washington Post for 250 MILLION DOLLARS in Defamation case

Assholes knew they were lying about the incident between Sandmann and the Native American Protestor, but ran their bullshit story anyway. CNN lost last January but the settlement was undisclosed. Sandmann's lawyers say there are 6 more lawsuits to go.

I hope he gets them all.

A Quarter of a Billion dollar settlement is going to put the fear into every major news agency in America. Originally suing for 800 Million, the 250 million dollar settlement is still monumental.
If you go online, don't bother searching Google for details. Just as with the CNN settlement last January, it' snot being covered by any of the left wing news media, and for some reason, Google doesn't seem to be covering it either. Use Duckduckgo as your Search Engine for news stories about this lawsuit.

Good!

Sandmann Wins Quarter BILLION Dollar Defamation Suit Against the Washington Post

Carl Cestari Motivational Quote of the Day

"Productive training SHOULD be done DAILY."

Further Note From The Blog Managemant

 So get off your ass and Hit the weights, Go for a run, Go to the range

or just Go get Combative on your Heavy Bag or Spar Pro. 

Don't be a lazy bastid'.

Well My, My, My. Look at That

Redwood City Cal., takes down BLM Street Mural after someone says that since the street is now a public forum, they wanted to put up a MAGA 2020 Mural.

The city removed the BLM mural citing.....traffic safety concerns. They also just happened to remove it in the middle of the night.

Sure.

Street Mural Removed

Talk About A Realistic Knife Awareness Course

I'm thinking this is not what the course creators had in mind.

And as always, 'You can't make this shit up'

Note: I believe the teenagers at this class had already been in trouble with the law and this class may have been mandated.

Teenager killed at Knife Awareness Course

And In China...

Which all the Democrats say is not as much of threat to the World that Russia is;

https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/07/20/china-orders-christians-to-take-down-images-of-jesus-from-homes/

AOC Promotes Boycott Of GOYA Foods Over Trump Support

The Group Driving The Violent Protests In The Pacific Northwest

It's not Black Lives Matter, and it's not even ANTIFA.

It's called the PNWYLF, Pacific NorthWest Youth Liberation Front.  Want to know who they are? Real info is thin on the ground, but the following article will give you an overview.

Youth Liberation Front

Real World Preparedness from The Swift, Silent, Deadly Blog

If you know anything about me from my blog, any forums I'm on, or actually personally, you know that I have a habit of harping on Un-Cool types of Preparedness.  Everybody buys their guns and ammo, cool knives, tactical load bearing gear, compasses, bug-out gear, ad nauseum, ad infinitum.

Everybody wants to be Mad Max after the apocalypse, or Daryll from the Walking Dead after the Zombies take over. The problem is that while those scenarios might, could, maybe happen, the probabilties are pretty low.

However, the recent pandemic, and the associated misfortunes such as lack of employment, no school for your kids, doctor and dentist offices closed, bank branches closed and no access to ATM's, being shut in mostly for months at a clip,etc., point out that real world disasters have a habit of not being solvable with your AR, your Glock, or your Shotgun. Even in the case of the recent violent demonstrations in the major cities, have you actually taken any even basic instruction in how to use your  firearms? Not too mention have you done any due diligence in the way of the legal use of force in the jurisdiction where you live?

In any event, the three following links will take you to three Preparedness Articles at the  Swift, Silent, Deadly Blog. The articles may not be sexy, they're definitely not cool, and you might even find them boring. But when the next Hurricane, Nor'Easter, Pandemic, or other High Probability disaster comes along, you may just find yourself being glad you took the time to read them.


Preparing your Body

Preparing your Mind

Preparing your Finances

For All You Snubbie Fans

A review of the Ruger LCR .38 from the Revolverguy Blog.

A healthy dose of Snubnose goodness in a Semi-Auto world!

Revolverguy Ruger .38 LCR Review

So Just Who Are The People Who Founded Black Lives Matter?

Could it be....... Marxists?

Co Founder Of BLM Says she's A Marxist in 2015 Interview

#DefundTheNYCityCouncil

#DefundNYCityCouncil - Corey Johnson, Opportunist and Hypocrite

Spends years supporting the Police, but now, because he's going to run for Mayor in 2021, he's jumps on the DefundThePolice bandwagon because it's politically expedient. Sought and got the support of the NYPD PBA in his past 2 political runs for office, plus has an 8 Man NYPD Detective Securty Detail.

What a guy......

Corey Johnson - Hypocrite

FBI Hires Top-Rated Italian Bodyguard Hiluigi Clintonelli To Protect Ghislaine Maxwell

How To Operate A Pump Shotgun - A Beginners Guide

Since the recent social troubles, Firearms have been flying off the shelves. Shotguns in particular have been in high demand owing to waiting times and other restrictions for handguns and certain types of rifles.

The biggest problem here being that according to statistics the largest number of purchasers are first time gun owners.

You know who you are.

You've just bought a spanking new Shotgun in 12 or 20 gauge, you bought several boxes of slug and buckshot, went home, unboxed your new purchase, and then proceeded to neither work the action, read the manual, take it to range or take even a rudimentary class in how to use it.

Come on, admit it.....

Well, for all you lazy bastids' out there who fit the description I just mentioned, I'm going to do what I can to help. The following video is straightforward and well presented.

However....

No video, no matter how well done will replace hands on instruction from a qualified instructor. So just watch this video if for no other reason than to learn just how much you don't know.

Then go out and do something about it.

And The Firearms Industry Is Back In The Black

To say it's been a stressful year for everyone would be an understatement.


Gun Sales Hit All time High

CHAZ Gets The CHOP........

And about Damned time. With  two dead and three wounded among other crimes having taken place since the protesters took control of the 6 square block area, the Mayor of Seattle finally saw the writing on the wall and decided to try and (maybe) save her job.

SEattle Police finally give CHAZ the CHOP

UPDATE!! Counter-Protest Against Statue Defilers Turns Violent...

                         Statue Defilers routed by Pigeons!!!

                                             Warning!!
     Graphic photos of Protesters attacked by Counter-Protesters

Statue Defilers Met By Strong Opposition From Counter Protesters

It's Good To Be Irish!!