Jan
31
DIY Solar Death Ray
Category: Ingenuity | 
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Focusing the power of 5,000 suns into 1 sq. cm.
Jan
28
Ghurka versus 40 Train Robbers: Advantage Ghurka. And that’s the way it is when citizens are allowed to be armed. More Guns knives = Less Crime.
Jan
28
This Week in History
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In 1968, Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” was released… six weeks after he was killed in a plane crash. Billboard Magazine’s #4 Song of 1968: Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
Jan
28
Via Free Republic Forum and San Antonio’s WOAI: Deborah Gonzales and her family say they found a loaded gun in a car they rented last week. “I was horrified,” said Gonzalez. “I couldn’t even speak. I broke down crying because there was a loaded gun in my hands, and I don’t know where it came from.” I think […]
Jan
27
From today’s Financial Times: “The rain beats down on a small Irish town. The streets are deserted. Times are tough. Everyone is in debt and living on credit. A rich German arrives at the local hotel, asks to view its rooms, and puts on the desk a €100 note. The owner gives him a bunch […]
Jan
26
BOLO: Laser Cannon
Category: Crime, GWOT, Homefront | 2 Comments
BOLO (Be On the Look Out): Laser Cannon Denton (Texas) police have stepped up their search for a high-powered laser cannon used to align railroad tracks. The 2-foot-long laser, valued at $12,000, was taken sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday from the bed of a Kansas City Southern Rail pickup parked off Jim […]
Jan
23
2010 NICS Checks by State
Category: Gun Stuff | 5 Comments
From John Lott: Click Pic for Bigger Size.
Jan
16
New! Ammo by Caliber category under construction
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A new Category Group: Ammunition by Caliber is under construction at the Commercial Site. I hope you find this useful! Updating tens of thousands of part numbers, models, and (recently) calibers for ammunition can sometimes lead to some strange thoughts and associations. I was almost tempted to list a “Zero Caliber” category. The product? 30-30 […]
Jan
16
I’ve read every one of Stephen Hunter’s books so far … this one will also be on my list to read. It’s always good when Bob Lee Swagger gets involved! Hat tip to Jessica – Twitter at @SimonBooks
Jan
15
Quote of the Week: Female Journalists in the Middle East
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“As female journalists working in this region we constantly find ourselves putting clothes on to please Hamas and taking them off to please the Israelis.” (via blogs.aljazeera.net) h/t FARK. Heh
Jan
14
New! The XM107A1 from Barrett
Category: Gun Stuff, Guns, Pr0n | Comments Off on New! The XM107A1 from Barrett
Michael Bane has the story at DownRange.tv (read the whole thing) where he says: “At four pounds lighter, the M107A1 offers all the performance of its predecessor and is now suppressor-ready from the factory.” The suppressor capability is kewl, but I like having some weight on my side when I’m pushing .50 BMG rounds down-range. […]
Jan
13
Modern to Quaint
Category: Travel | 6 Comments
Where in the World? Modern: Quaint: Contest: Identify BOTH of these two places (City/Town, Country) and receive 10% off anything on the same order at the Online Store through January 15, 2011! Easier Rules: Identify Country only for a 5% Discount. Contest ends midnight Jan 15, 2011. Hint 1: Two different Countries, Same Date
Jan
10
Never let a crisis go to waste
Category: Gun Stuff | Comments Off on Never let a crisis go to waste
In recognition of the gun-grabber‘s announcement that they have a bill ready to restrict the sale of high capacity magazines, here are 28,218 28,111 of them for sale: Order online here Well-RegulatedMilitia.com/FFL
Jan
8
That was hard
Category: Travel | 2 Comments
My longest jobsite-to-home commute ever is now complete. Beginning yesterday at 2:55 AM I boarded a taxi to leave the undisclosed jungle location about 3 degrees north south of the Equator and began my commute. The taxi raced across the countryside reaching speeds of 165 kph on a two lane road rated at 60 […]
Jan
7
Startling Global Warming Phenomenon Follow-Up Study Results
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Since my last report of summer-like temperatures during January in Sao Paulo, Brasil (see Definitive proof of global warming found!), I have done some extensive follow-up research. Having found the Southern Hemisphere warm in the winter, I ventured northward to an undisclosed remote jungle region and found that at the equator – yes, and even […]
Jan
3
Gun Pr0n: IWI’s Micro Tavor
Category: Guns, Pr0n | Comments Off on Gun Pr0n: IWI’s Micro Tavor
From missile boats to machine guns By Ora Coren Israel Shipyards Ltd., one of the companies owned by the Samy Katsav Group, designs and manufacturers military platforms such as missile boats, gunboats and guard boats, as well as civilian platforms that include freighters that carry up to 4,500 tons of general cargo. Another group company, […]
Jan
2
Global Warming Found! Summer-like temperatures in January! It’s right here in the Southern Hemisphere. Duration of daylight in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil is 13 hours, 33 minutes; the high temperature in the forecast is 82° F this week! My hotel room overlooks the swimming pool. There are no signs of ice in evidence. I […]
Jan
2
The 2010 Darwin Award Nominees
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See them for yourself at darwinawards.com I’m pretty sure they missed some more deserving candidates from last year, but they are keeping the tradition alive.
Jan
1
A new decade has dawned. May the new years bring peace and prosperity.
"Anyone who still wants guns, rifles or ammo should go to Traction Control/Well-Regulated Militia: http://tinyurl.com/2ea4lhn Still pre-panic prices and a huge inventory and good reliable service. Tell everyone you know"
Posted by: DAve at December 23, 2012 02:55 PM (XDC0v) at AoSHQ
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