H/T Wynn A Gift from his dad saved this Marine’s life in Fallujah The Trijicon ACOG on an M16 rifle is to GWOT Marines what the M1 Garand is to WWII Marines: iconic. In fact, Trijicon has a quote by General James Mattis on the company website that reads, “The ACOG® mounted on the M16 service rifle has proven to…
Author: The Tactical Hermit
Armed Texan and Part-Time Bard.
Gun Control: Uncovering the Concealed Truth about the Attack on the Right to Bear Arms
Gun Control: Uncovering the Concealed Truth about the Attack on the Right to Bear Arms Ratified on December 15th, 1791, the Second Amendment, a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights, enshrines the inalienable and indomitable right of the citizenry to possess and bear arms. It accentuates the paramount importance of a well-regulated militia (posse comitatus)—an indispensable institution for…
Morning Laugh
Kamikaze Drones
Ukraine pumping out kamikaze drones for as little as $300 – and they can destroy tanks: ‘This is modern warfare’ KYIV — They’re small, but mighty — and deadly, too. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ reliance on cheaper, more compact drones has altered the look of warfare for good, operators and experts tell The Post. Instead of the…
On this Day in History: John Steinbeck is Born
John Steinbeck I read a lot of Steinbeck early on in my youth and I always appreciated his matter of fact, minimalist style. After reading Grapes of Wrath and then watching the 1940 film adaptation directed by John Ford, I was hooked. Published Works: 1927: “Cup of Gold”—A historical fiction based loosely on the…
In Memoriam: Gene Hackman
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home Hackman enlisted in the Marines at 16 years of age in 1946 and served most of his hitch in China. I always admired Hackman as a man and actor. Some of my favorite films of his are The Conversation, Uncommon Valor, Unforgiven, Crimson…
The Tactical Hermit Substack
For those interested, I finally got around to getting my Substack up and going. My plan is to post some of my Short Fiction over there plus some other unique stuff. Please subscribe and pass the word. You can also find the link in the Sidebar to the Right, right below the Daily Meme …
Musical Interlude
Stephen Wilson Jr. I been listening to this guy non-stop for a few months now. IMO one of the most talented songwriter/guitar players in action right now. Listen to the lyrics. This Cat is the real deal.
Tolerance
Government Gangsters: ATF’s Poorly Trained ‘Operators’ Are a Threat to Public Safety
Via: Lee Williams aka ‘The Gun Writer’ ATF’s Poorly Trained ‘Operators’ Are a Threat to Public Safety *The training course for ATF’s Special Response Team is only two weeks long. Selection, training and leadership are vital to any special operations team, regardless of their size or mission parameters. The more rigorous the…