For This Friday's How Crime Works, We Go International With "How The Yakuza Actually Works"

From Gambling and protection rackets, to Tattoos and cutting off your own fingers to mollify the boss when you screw up, this weeks edition certainly worth the watch.

It's Wheelgun Wednesday At The Blog

 

 The link below is the second one submitted by one of the Blog Followers, Mr. Jed Berg. Mr Berg last submitted a linked online review of the Old Colt Agent Snubnose Revolver in the June 7th offering here at the Blog. Today we have an article about a 2 day seminar given by Ed Lovette, assisted by Dave Spaulding and Michael DeBethencourt. For those who don't know, Ed Lovette is a retired CIA paramilitary operations officer. He was a captain in the U.S. Army Special Forces and is a 10-year law enforcement veteran. Ed is the author of The Snubby Revolver and coauthor of Defensive Living.

This article refers to a Seminar conducted in 2015 just prior to Mr. Lovette retiring from teaching.

https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/optimal-snubby-skills-class-review

 

 

Advice For Older People

 Courtesy of one of our Blog Followers;

And on the 8th day, God created seniors. Most seniors never get enough exercise. In His wisdom, God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their eye glasses, keys, and other things, thus doing more walking. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God saw there was another need. In His wisdom He made seniors lose coordination so they would drop things, requiring them to bend, reach, and stretch more. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God considered the function of bladders and decided seniors would have additional calls of nature, requiring more trips to the bathroom, thus providing more exercise. God looked down and saw that it was good.

So if you find, as you age, you are getting up and down a lot more times, remember it's God's will. It is all in your best interest even though you mutter under your breath.

Nine Important Facts to Remember as We Grow Older:

#1 Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

#2 Life is sexually transmitted.

#3 Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.
 
#4 Men have two motivations: hunger and sex, and they can't tell them apart. If you see a gleam       in his eyes, make him a sandwich.

#5 Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to use the Internet and they       won't bother you for weeks, months, maybe they won't bother you for years.
 
#6 Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in the hospital, dying of nothing.

#7 All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.
 
#8 In the 60s, people took LSD to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, and people       take Prozac to make it normal.

#9 Life is like a jar of jalapeno peppers. What you do today may be a burning issue tomorrow.
 
 Please share this wisdom with others; I would do it now but I need to go to the bathroom.
 

Despite His Failed March On Moscow, Yevgeny Progozhin Is Looking Forward to His Retirement

 

Sunday With Blackthorn - How To Shoot Your Shotgun Faster Using the "Push-Pull" Method

 This weeks video presentation is from James at TFB TV. I first learned the "Push-Pull" Method about 8 years ago from Chris Fry at MDTS training about 8 years ago. It's been quite a while since I've been able to practice it, so this was video was a good reminder for me. Some of you guys probably know about it already, so you can consider it a refresher if like me you haven't had a chance to use it. 

For those of you who've never seen it demonstrated before, it might motivate you to get out to a range and give it a try. 

 

And In World News; I Can't Wait To See How This Plays Out

 

 Probably not going to end well for The Wagner Group unless mass numbers of the recently conscripted Russian Military decide to join in. On another note though, I'm sure Ukrainian President Zelensky is having quite the chuckle at this turn of events.

As the old Chinese Curse goes; "May  You Live In Interesting Times".

And that sure as hell describes the past 4 or 5 years..........

 https://americanmilitarynews.com/2023/06/video-possible-coup-attempt-underway-in-russia-by-wagner-group-say-reports/

It's "How Crime Works" Friday - Todays Episode: How Meth Labs Work

 Since this series seems to be popular, let's keep going. 

Wheelgun Wednesday! ( A Day Late, Oops) From The Revolver Guy Blog, 'Thoughts On The Snub Mindset' - and - The Gloabal Sitrep For 6-22-23

 Sorry guys, I wrote this up last night but I didn't realize until this morning that I never hit the PUBLISH Icon.

Hey, better late than never! 

 

https://revolverguy.com/thoughts-on-the-snub-mindset/#more-11140

 

The Global Sitrep For 6-22-23  

From The Forward Observer Website

https://forwardobserver.com/global-sitrep-for-thursday-22-june-2023/

Sunday With Blackthorn - Today We Discuss The Newhall Incident and How Myths Get Started

 

 "A Pocket Full of Brass"

 From Lucky Gunner, we get an article and a video discussing the The Newhall Incident of 1970 where 4 California Highway Patrolmen were killed in a gunfight with two criminals. In particular the discussion revolves around how a rumor came to be taken as a fact for decades, but has now been debunked as a myth.

A video is incorporated within the  article.

 https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/gunfight-myth-a-pocket-full-of-brass/

How The Hells Angels Actually Operate

 Another brief but informative video article on how various criminal enterprises actually work. 

 

 

The Global Sitrep For 6-16-23

From The forward Observer Website 

 https://forwardobserver.com/global-sitrep-for-friday-16-june-2023/

 

Classic Carl Cestari Combative Groundfighting

Submitted for your Approval,  a demonstration of practical Groundfighting.

(Courtesy of The Sporman Group LLC)

 

 

The Global Sitrep For 6-15-23

From The forward Observer Website 

 Good morning, and welcome to the Global SITREP for Thursday, 15 June 2023
        

1. FIRST UP : China to open first bank location in Saudi Arabia

    The Bank of China is set to open its first location in Saudi Arabia, according to bank officials.
    According to their website, Bank of China currently operates in 31 countries with its eyes on further expansion.

Why It Matters:  The expansion of financial institutions abroad allows China to export the renminbi to foreign capital markets – a necessary move to be considered a reserve currency. With Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and China’s Belt and Road becoming integrated, the renminbi could displace the U.S. dollar as the region’s top trade currency, although it faces an uphill challenge as a primary reserve. Interestingly, Vanguard, Blackrock, and Charles Schwab are minority shareholders in Bank of China.
        

2. CHINA : Evacuation plans show U.S. will dump Taiwan

    China’s Taiwan Affairs spokesperson  said that plans and exercises to evacuate American personnel from Taiwan show that the island is an expendable pawn in the U.S. strategy to contain China.
    “If a war breaks out across the Taiwan Straits , the island will become a battlefield and people there will end up being cannon fodder. But the Americans in Taiwan will just leave, safe and sound,” Zhu Fenglian said.

Why It Matters:  Chinese Communist Party mouthpieces routinely criticize U.S. policymakers for abandoning its foreign projects like Iraq and Afghanistan. Yesterday’s pointed remarks were aimed at deterring the Taiwanese from U.S. cooperation.  
        

3. INDO-PACIFIC : India shows off dual-carrier operations

    According to the Indian Ministry of Defense , a naval exercise last week featured operations utilizing two aircraft carriers and 35 aircraft.
    The exercise was intended as a proof of concept using the carriers as “floating sovereign airfields”.

Why It Matters:  India undertook the largest naval exercise in its history earlier this year to test the country’s maritime security and defense. Both of these exercises were likely aimed at a potential multi-domain war with China. India also recently approved the purchase of 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned underwater vessels.
        

4. WEAPONS : Defense Department pushes Foreign Military Sales

    The Defense Department released a memo  recommending its Foreign Military Sales staff “to improve and accelerate” foreign arms sales.
    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin  wants to increase the transfer of military technology and priority capabilities to security partner nations. He also called for expansion of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base.

Why It Matters:  The United States is still trying to overcome bureaucratic inertia in a race to arm its allies. While the U.S. strategy is ostensibly aimed at deterring conflict by arming Western-aligned countries, it’s sending a signal that Eastern-aligned countries must do the same.
        

5. NORTH ATLANTIC : NATO funds new naval base in Iceland

    NATO announced that a new naval base to be built in Iceland is fully funded, should the country approve construction.
    The base will be used to service  NATO warships. In addition to the construction of a new wharf, marine fuel capacity is being expanded by 20%.

Why It Matters:  Expanded maintenance facilities point to an increased operational tempo. Iceland is strategically located, making it a refueling and refitting point for Arctic and North Atlantic operations.
        

 

Sunday With Blackthorn - James Of TFB TV Compares The Beretta 1301 vs. A300 Patrol

 Yes, More Shotgun stuff from TFB TV!

How Does The Mafia Make Money These Days? Let Us Count (The 19 Ways) - And - The F.O. Global Sitrep For 6-9-23

 Some things may never change, but others most Certainly do.

 

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The  6-9-23 Global Sitrep From Forward Observer 

https://forwardobserver.com/global-situation-report-for-friday-09-june-2023/

It's Wheelgun Wednesday At The Blackthorn Blog

 A classic Snubnose from Colt! The Article Link courtesy of one our Blog Regulars, Mr. Jed Berg. Thanks!

 

 https://www.breachbangclear.com/colt-agent-snub-nose-revolver/

Sunday With Blackthorn - Today We Discuss Mistakes That Concealed Carriers Make

 In this 6- part series, John Correia of the Youtube ASP Video Channel talks about the 5  most common mistakes concealed carriers make in if they are unlucky enough to get into a gunfight. The 6 parts average about 15 minutes each, so you're looking at about a 1-1/2 hr worth of screen time. The shorter segments will allow you to watch it when you have the time. 

Also, you'll notice that the last 2 segments are age-restricted by Youtube, so you'll have to go to Youtube and watch it there.

 

 

 

 

The Cure For All Your Dental Problems

 

Classic Cestari Material From the 1990's - And - The Global Sitrep For 6-2-23 From Forward Observer

 (Courtesy Of The Sporman Group LLC)

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The  6-2-23 Global Sitrep From Forward Observer 

https://forwardobserver.com/global-sitrep-for-friday-02-june-2023/?_hsmi=260865635&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9LmFFe2i8Cl_uNu76Y8uKCLTUkJwGrKQfo1Sr7f5kN-Qdicn_WvgyG8lXFTFIdP-JTzmR6Kw6BxdtEErluBWlaQlaGyA