Tag: Firearms

A fascinating discussion between two leaders in their fields

  Many of my readers are doubtless familiar with the books of Steven Pressfield.  He’s one of the premier historical novelists in the field today;  his breakout second novel, “Gates of Fire“, went onto the Commandant of the US Marine Corps’ reading list, is used as instructional material in several US military academies (including West… Continue reading A fascinating discussion between two leaders in their fields

The Uvalde shooting: a tragedy with some strange elements

  Thoughts, prayers and support go out to the bereaved of Uvalde.  For parents and siblings to lose sons and daughters, brothers and sisters like that, particularly at so early an age, is tragic beyond description.  May God give the survivors what comfort they are able to receive, and accept the souls of the dead… Continue reading The Uvalde shooting: a tragedy with some strange elements

“Gun violence”: putting the blame where it’s due

  Many people have pointed out over the years that one race in particular has a gun violence problem, rather than America as a whole.  The latest study by the CDC confirms that. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. saw the highest firearm homicide rate in more than 25 years, according… Continue reading “Gun violence”: putting the blame where it’s due

Risky people to have around in a crisis

  I’m obliged to Herschel Smith for embedding this video on his blog a couple of days ago.  I’ll put it up first (it’s less than 5 minutes long), then talk a little about it. Herschel comments: I wouldn’t embed this video except that I have actually talked to people like this.  Yes, to someone… Continue reading Risky people to have around in a crisis

True dat

  Found on MeWe this morning (clickit to biggit): Based on very personal, very bitter experience in several Third World countries over many years, I’m here to tell you, that meme is exactly right.  Civilized society and peaceful life, in the general context of human history, is indeed an anomaly that can – and frequently… Continue reading True dat

To a would-be mugger, from his erstwhile victim

  Woodsterman has a very funny post, that he claims is an actual Craigslist advertisement from 2011, titled “To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last“.  Here’s a brief excerpt. First, I’d like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn’t expect you to actually crap in your pants when… Continue reading To a would-be mugger, from his erstwhile victim

10mm update 2 – a partner, a daft vendor policy, and THIS is why “size matters”!

  The initial article in this sequence may be found here, and the first update is here.  If you haven’t read them, please do so before continuing with this one, otherwise it won’t make too much sense.  (I mentioned in the first report the problem with fentanyl in combination with other drugs, which is causing… Continue reading 10mm update 2 – a partner, a daft vendor policy, and THIS is why “size matters”!

A failed city and its failed residents – but who failed first?

  Fox News has a fascinating investigative TV report and a series of articles about murder in Washington D.C.  The four articles published thus far are: Only 42% of DC murder cases were closed after anti-police movement and it could get worse, criminologists say. ‘Unfathomable’: Washington DC murder victims often killed over petty insults, experts… Continue reading A failed city and its failed residents – but who failed first?

Attention shooters: Bill Jeans could use our help

  The name of Bill Jeans and his training company, Morrigan Consulting, will be familiar to many in the shooting world.  Bill, a US Marine Corps and Vietnam combat veteran, was an instructor for the late Col. Jeff Cooper at Gunsite during the 1980’s, and served as Operations Manager there during much of the 1990’s. … Continue reading Attention shooters: Bill Jeans could use our help