Validation
23 May 26 “The Universe is under no obligation to be ‘understandable’ to us” Michio Kaku “Authority Validation” Among martial artists, linage is important. Each branch of the Art carefully traces its current curriculum back, sometimes through centuries, to its (often mystical) Founders. “Purity,” thus becomes an obsession with many. When teaching, instructors often refer […]
“Mingle Event,” 2026
19 May 26 Mingle Event! Vicki and I just attended the 10th Annual Mingle Event at the Cohutta Pines Outdoor Range Complex in Cisco, GA (near Dalton, GA), hosted by Shelly and Brian Hill. Seventy women attended a number of wonderful Classes, including Vicki’s. Aspiring women Operators find this event beneficial! H&K was one of […]
True Enlightenment?
18 May 26 Who are “truly enlightened?” “Capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them all.” Lenin, 1917 “Capitalism has not always existed in the world, and will not always exist.” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, member of Congress (Dem, NY), 2024 “Capitalism is the greatest evil in the world” Chinese-born actress, Poppy Liu […]
Apex Predator?
15 May 26 “You cannot be prepared for everything, but you can be prepared for some things. You will not be attacked by ‘everything’ throughout your life. It will only come from some things. Make sure you identify those things well!” Mehmet Murat ildan Apex Predator? Only when armed! When matched against most North American […]
The Thick of It!
12 May 26 “When you can’t kill, you are always subject to those who can, and nothing and no one will ever save you!” Orson S Card The Thick of It! It is likely that we, and/or family member(s), will be injured via gunfire during a lethal-force incident within which we find ourselves (despite our […]
Communist Utopia
10 May 26 “The bourgeoisie (free capitalists), via rapid improvement of all instruments of production, by immensely facilitated means of communication, draws everyone, even the most barbarian nations, into civilization. Cheap prices of its commodities are the heavy artillery with which it batters-down Chinese walls, with which it forces barbarians’ intensely obstinate hatred of foreigners […]
Danegeld
6 May 26 “They trust silver to do the work of swords” Lars Brownworth In 1000 AD, English King Ethelred (“The Unready”) thought it prudent to pay-off relentless, remorseless Viking raiders (Danes) in gold and silver in exchange for their dubious promises to leave England alone. These payments, called “Danegeld,” made heavy tax increases necessary, […]
WHCD
1 May 26 This week’s WHCD Murder Attempt: When Communists (masquerading as “Democrats”) casually suggest that rioting, thievery, burglary, robbery, arson, even political murder are all “justified,” indeed laudable, when committed against their political opponents, under the notion that “The System” (capitalism) oppresses “The People” (political puppets, mostly career losers, that leftists are constantly mobilizing […]
Gun industry legends Dave Spaulding, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, and John Farnam join Fernando Coelho to dive deep into the history of the gun industry, shedding light on how firearms and firearms training have transformed over the decades. They discuss the dramatic shift from traditional print reviews to the digital age of internet forums, social media influencers, and YouTube personalities of the industry.
