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COL Rex Applegate video

Last post by Rafe « Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:16 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:38 am

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Rare video of COL Applegate describing his methods (both shooting and knife fighting):

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So Rex would have been 77 or 78, or thereabouts. Maybe it was just that the resolution wasn't great that I thought he was 10 years younger than that....

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Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:16 pm
Law of Self Defense - free book

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by rtschl » Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:19 pm

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Most here probably know who Andrew F. Branca is. If not, he is an attorney who is one of the few attorneys that is an expert on the laws of self...

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Branca is the acknowledged source for learning the law of self defense. Ayoob wrote the forward to Branca's book. His web page, , is worth a look....

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:44 pm
Dan Combs quickdraw demo in studio

Last post by Paladin « Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:58 am

by Paladin » Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:58 am

Classic B&W film of Oklahoma lawman Dan Combs:

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:58 am
Ed Calderon's Everyday Carry (EDC)

Last post by Paladin « Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:00 am
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by Paladin » Thu Nov 04, 2021 4:25 pm

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Some very streetwise advice from someone who has been there:

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Hopefully truly people listen to Ed's message that the ability to protect yourself is a human right and that is considerable experience shows that...

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Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:00 am
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training (TCCC) Video

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by Paladin » Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:46 am

This is a FREE 3 hour Tactical Medical training video:

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Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:46 am
America Against America

Last post by philip964 « Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:55 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Oct 28, 2021 1:46 pm

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This is the CCP's insider understanding of what is happening in America:

I think understanding the issues and dealing with them will be...

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How true.

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Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:55 pm
Larry Vickers: Best of Full Auto

Last post by Syntyr « Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:17 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Oct 19, 2021 1:08 pm

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Some classic full-auto action here:

My prayers for Larry in this difficult time.

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My favorite Vickers Tactical video.

And when they say don't do this at home... Really DONT DO THIS AT HOME. They Mean It! :shock: :shock: :shock:

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Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:17 pm
Best Body Armor on the Planet VS .50 Cal and More!

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by Paladin » Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:36 pm

If you are considering body armor, this is another classic from Tactical Rifleman:

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Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:36 pm
Book Review: Practical Shooting Training (Stoeger & Park, 2021)

Last post by Paladin « Fri Sep 03, 2021 2:40 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:49 am

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Karl Rehn did a good book review of Stoeger's latest:

I'm reading the book and its great so far. The focus is competitive shooting, but even for...

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This passage alone is worth the price of the book:

Read it. Re-read it. Let it sink in.

After reviewing 25,000 videos of gunfights, John Correia...

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Fri Sep 03, 2021 2:40 pm
Former Green Beret Reacts to Home Invasion Video

Last post by Paladin « Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:32 pm

by Paladin » Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:32 pm

Nice breakdown of a home invasion defense from Mike Glover at FieldCraft Survival

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Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:32 pm
Netflix movie - 'Felon'

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by mojo84 » Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:10 pm

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Watched this last night. It provides some food for thought about how using deadly force can impact your life if your use of deadly force is deemed to...

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Years ago there was convicts and inmates. The convicts were those with “character” if you will and didn’t like the games the younger “inmates” would...

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Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:14 pm
Paul Howe: Scrambler Drill

Last post by Paladin « Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:57 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:27 pm

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This is a classic 500 yard run-and-gun pistol/rifle drill:

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Paul likes to show that you can get business done with a basic setup and that you don't need Gucci gear .

I'm largely a rifle optics shooter these...

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Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:57 pm
Travis Haley talks about gunfighting

Last post by KC5AV « Fri May 21, 2021 11:17 am
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by Paladin » Thu May 20, 2021 10:05 am

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In a very candid interview Travis Haley shares some of the thoughts and wisdom he has learned over his experience in gunfighting:

WARNING: Some...

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I tell my students that, if I come home and someone is walking out with my TV, I’ll hold the door for them. If they try to come in uninvited while...

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Fri May 21, 2021 11:17 am
Mike Seeklander demonstrates Rifle Up drills

Last post by Paladin « Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:26 pm

by Paladin » Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:26 pm

Mike does a great job demonstrating the fundamentals of close quarters rifle:

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Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:26 pm
Red Dot Optics on Combat Pistols | Tactical Rifleman

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by Paladin » Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:07 am

Another great video from Tactical Rifleman:

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Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:07 am
12 Round Rifle Drill to stay proficient

Last post by Paladin « Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:26 am
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by Paladin » Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:35 am

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Times have certainly gotten hard with Garand Thumb conserving ammo!

Using the barricade for support is not the way I do it (barricade support is...

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Chris is using sitting position, and not timed, but supported firing positions with whatever support is available.

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Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:26 am
Airsoft for Training?

Last post by Paladin « Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:33 pm

by Paladin » Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:33 pm

Good video about using airsoft and MILSIM for training:

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Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:33 pm
Ken Hackathorn on the best ready positions

Last post by Paladin « Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:25 pm

by Paladin » Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:25 pm

WARNING, there is some language in this video:

Overall, I was shocked how much I agree with Ken. He has certainly thought a lot about the issue...

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Last post by Paladin
Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:25 pm
Larry At The Movies EP 4 - "Sicario"

Last post by Paladin « Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:25 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:27 pm

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Larry Vickers has some interesting commentary on the movie Sicario:

He's done several other movies as well

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I didn't think the sequel was as good, but it wasn't bad either.

Larry has done several more movies.

I'm watching his commentary on Saving...

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Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:25 pm
100 Deadly Skills by Retired SEAL TEAM 6 operator Clint Emerson

Last post by Rafe « Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:19 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:14 am

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The book has amazing reviews but I put off reading this book for awhile because I'm not a Navy Seal and I don't think that I really need 100 Deadly...

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Emerson put out a follow-up version a year later titled 100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and...

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Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:19 pm
Multiple Attackers: Your guide to recognition, avoidance, and survival - Marc MacYoung

Last post by Grayling813 « Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:39 pm
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by AndyC » Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:11 am

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There's some eye-opening and sober stuff in here - very relevant to today's goings-on. Only on Kindle for now....

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Me too.

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Last post by Grayling813
Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:39 pm
Delta Force: A Memoir by the Founder of the U.S. Military's Most Secretive Special-Operations Unit

Last post by Mike S « Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:19 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:37 am

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Very interesting memoir by COL Beckwith. A classic.

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Yup, originally printed in 1983. Here's a little more recent book, from just a decade ago, by another Delta officer

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Last post by Mike S
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:19 pm
Navy SEAL and Army Special Forces Operator discuss Fighting Rifle Setup

Last post by flowrie « Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:39 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:22 am

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Excellent discussion from some very experienced gentlemen:

WARNING LANGUAGE

WARNING LANGUAGE

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I enjoyed this discussion. Probably more than I need hardware wise, but really good suggestions.
I am fine with my red dot for home defense, and...

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Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:39 pm
Tipping Point by Frank Clark

Last post by philip964 « Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:58 pm
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by Grayling813 » Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:15 pm

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Recommended read...just started it for second time after reading it a couple years go.

Available here:

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When the civil war was discussed in school, I never considered that Abraham Lincoln really made a choice. He went to war over succession. He could...

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Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:58 pm
Book: Red Metal, a Novel

Last post by Rafe « Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:27 pm
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by Rafe » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:25 pm

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If you're looking for a good novel and, like me, enjoy well-written, realistic military/espionage fiction (not always an easy combination to find;...

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Hope you enjoy it!

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Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:27 pm
Book: Killing for the Republic: Citizen-Soldiers and the Roman Way of War

Last post by Paladin « Mon May 04, 2020 7:53 am
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by Paladin » Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:36 pm

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Began reading .

The American Conservative wrote a review:

Washington Post also wrote a review:

With the lack of education these days regarding...

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It was interesting that in the Roman Republic, Romans didn't trust professional soldiers or armies. They had good reason for it. Rome wanted soldiers...

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Mon May 04, 2020 7:53 am
Pressure Makes Diamonds DVD

Last post by Paladin « Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:04 pm
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by Paladin » Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:38 am

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At first I did not prioritize buying/watching this DVD. But it's only $20, so I figured I couldn't go too wrong.

Garret Machine was a Counter Terror...

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Drill from the Rifle DVD:

Tons of no-shoot targets and an impressively fast reload.

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Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:04 pm
Book: Deadly Force Encounters, Second Edition

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by Rafe » Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:57 pm

Deadly Force Encounters, Second Edition: Cops and Citizens Defending Themselves and Others

This is new (relatively, about three months) edition of...

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Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:57 pm
Book Review: Paul Howe’s Leadership and Training for the Fight

Last post by LTUME1978 « Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:02 am
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by Paladin » Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:30 am

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I think David captures a number of the high points, but like he says, his review only scratches the surface.

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The book is a good read. His classes are well worth the time and expense. I have been to six of them and hope to go back once the virus is a thing of...

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Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:02 am
Z-Lib

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by AndyC » Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:15 am

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My dad put me onto this yesterday - no fees, a free account can download 10 books per day (clock seems to reset around 5 pm).

They have every novel...

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That's an excellent point.

However, they do have this on their site:

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:02 pm
DVD: Make Ready with Paul Howe Home Defense

Last post by montgomery « Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:37 pm
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by Paladin » Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:15 pm

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Recently watched the DVD

The DVD runs about 2 hours and had a lot of solid advice for all of us on the topic of home defense. Some of it I don't...

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MSGT Howe is the real deal ... I highly recommend any and all training he offers at CSAT in Nacogdoches.

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Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:37 pm
Movie Recommendation, Unknown Soldier.

Last post by DEB « Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:02 pm
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by DEB » Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:26 pm

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I just completed a movie, Unknown Soldier about the Finnish Army fighting the Soviets after the Winter War. Gosh, what a great movie, has subtitles,...

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No, I rented it on Amazon Prime. But, it was one of those that was well worth the rental. It, might be also on, YouTube as a rental. I haven't...

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Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:02 pm
Book Recommendation List for the World of Self Defense

Last post by whiteflame59 « Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:21 am
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by whiteflame59 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:35 pm

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Hello All,
I have been a member of this forum for quite a while. I don't post much, but I read a lot and check the forum a couple times a day...

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Another great list. Thank you!

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Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:21 am
Criminal Assault Pre-incident indicators

Last post by crazy2medic « Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:45 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:42 pm
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Well worth the 20 minutes:

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The immediate turn around was like a deja vu, the guy at Wal-Mart that made an immediate turn around right after he past me, it made me concerned...
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Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:45 pm
Book: Molon Labe! by Boston T Party

Last post by Jeff B. « Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:59 pm
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by Grayling813 » Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:34 pm

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I know this book has been around since 2004 but I just got around to reading it on Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Anyone else read it? What did you...

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I have, but it's been so long that I'd need to re-read it. Probably due anyhow!

Jeff B.

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Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:59 pm
'Kahawa' by Donald Westlake

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:57 pm
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by JustSomeOldGuy » Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:48 am

A post by Oohrah reminded me about this, one of my favorite books from the 1980's.

Official description is

but I think of it as how does a small...

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Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:57 pm
Vid: The Defensive Fence

Last post by OneGun « Sun May 26, 2019 7:19 pm
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by Paladin » Sat May 25, 2019 6:04 pm

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The Fence is an essential skill to have in the toolbox:

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Never thought about it, but the defensive fence is a good idea. Another useful tip, especially when I have to travel to Manhattan, keep moving! When...

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Sun May 26, 2019 7:19 pm
Matt Larsen, the "Father of Modern Army Combatives," on How to Build Warriors

Last post by Paladin « Sun May 12, 2019 10:37 pm
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by Paladin » Sat May 11, 2019 5:27 pm

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Great video:

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Thank you for your kind words! While this video should be required viewing for every military leader, I think what is presented has broad application...

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Sun May 12, 2019 10:37 pm
Would you fire this?

Last post by n5wmk « Sun May 12, 2019 6:43 am
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by stever1950 » Thu May 09, 2019 9:15 pm

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When the vid opened I thought it would be a lost cause. Anyone know what it is? I did not see any MFG or caliber markings, but the guy put HR...

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I watched that video a couple of days ago - interesting, but he took off more metal that necessary in my opinion, using that angle grinder/sanding...

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Sun May 12, 2019 6:43 am
Rush Limbaugh - The Way Things Ought To Be (1992)

Last post by JustSomeOldGuy « Wed May 08, 2019 12:52 pm

by JustSomeOldGuy » Wed May 08, 2019 12:52 pm

Just finished this one, read it as I wanted to see how much has changed in 25+ years. The answer seems to be very little . Most of what Limbaugh...

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Wed May 08, 2019 12:52 pm
Jack Hinson's One Man War

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by nuparadigm » Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:11 pm
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Jack Hinson's One Man War . Author: Tom C. McKenney. Pelican Publishing Co. ISBN: 978-1-58980-640-5.

Jack Hinson was focused on family life when the...

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English Wentworth Rifles were know to make 1000 yards shot!
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Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:04 pm
Book: "Negroes and the Gun: The Black Tradition of Arms"

Last post by BSHII « Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:28 pm
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by The Annoyed Man » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:21 am
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I'm reading a new (to me) book titled Negroes and the Gun: The Black Tradition of Arms right now, and it is a humdinger.

Quoting from the book...

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A lot of people forget that the law against carrying in Texas is a Jim Criw law dating back to 1873 that was passed for the purpose of disarming...
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Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:28 pm
First Person Defender Season 6

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by Paladin » Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:56 pm

Runs E1-E10

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Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:56 pm
Outstanding Motivational Book

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by dlh » Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:09 am

I have read many motivational and self-help books but I ran across one this week that stands out from all the rest.
David Goggins is a retired navy...

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Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:09 am
Robert B. Parker's Legacy is, Sadly, Now Only Three for Four.....

Last post by OlBill « Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:55 pm
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by JustSomeOldGuy » Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:32 pm

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I first came across Robert B. Parker's novels in the late 70's or early 80's, and have been a fan ever since. For those not familiar with his...

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Parker was an American treasure. Gunman's Rhapsody is another good one.

Appaloosa is one of my favorite books. Harris and Mortensen were...

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Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:55 pm
Don't Shoot: One Man, A Street Fellowship, and The End of Violence in Inner-city America by David M Kennedy

Last post by JustSomeOldGuy « Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:38 pm

by JustSomeOldGuy » Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:38 pm

Just finished reading the book brought up by MaduroBU in another part of the forum here (). Random thoughts;
- Wow....
- A lot of the moving parts...

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Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:38 pm
Documentary: The Creepy Line

Last post by Paladin « Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:19 am

by Paladin » Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:19 am

Excellent documentary explaining how Big Tech companies like Google are manipulating US elections against our 2nd Amendment rights:

Specifically...

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Last post by Paladin
Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:19 am
Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises

Last post by tbrown « Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:34 pm
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by tbrown » Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:56 pm

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Has anybody read Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises by Max Alexander? What are your thoughts?

I gather from online reviews it's a mashup of a...

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Thanks for the feedback. In return, I'll recommend a book I'm reading again because of current events.
Forging the Hero by John Mosby, aka Mountain...

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Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:34 pm
C. Rodney James Books

Last post by puma guy « Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:29 pm
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by puma guy » Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:55 am

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I have recommended books authored by Mr. James to many people, some here on the forum. Not a name as familiar to shooters as some writers. He updated...

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:thumbs2: :iagree:

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Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:29 pm
Fate of Empires

Last post by C-dub « Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:46 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:11 pm

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In 1976-77 John Glubb wrote this thesis about priceless lessons could be learned if the history of the past four thousand years could be thoroughly...

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Many of the barons in this country's history might have been doing business because they knew it was going to help the country and all that, but I...

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Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:46 pm

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