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Know Your Weapons: Three Vintage Assaulters of our Forefathers: Kalthoff, Belton, Girandoni

Posted on 9 November 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

Three Vintage Assaulters of our Forefathers: Kalthoff, Belton, Girandoni   Today’s article is not about “assault rifles” as you might think of them. You’ll hear nothing of Stoner’s first black rifles designs, the STG-44, or the M1 Carbine. No, today we discuss firearms that will take the angst and ire of gun-hating hoplophobes and safe-space…

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Know Your Weapons: The RPK Light Machine Gun

Posted on 31 October 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

  The RPK is a gas-operated air-cooled weapon capable of both semiautomatic and automatic fire. Its heavy chrome-lined barrel is unable to be changed, severely limiting its sustained rate of fire. The RPK fires from a closed, rotating bolt. The stamped steel receiver is similar to that used on the AKM. The RPK can even interchange…

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Arms Expo – New submachine gun PPK-20 from Russia

Posted on 18 October 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

new version of the PPK-20 submachine gun. It was presented by the Kalashnikov concern. This product is designed in the interests of the aerospace forces The post Arms Expo – New submachine gun PPK-20 from Russia appeared first on EURASIA NEWS. Arms Expo – New submachine gun PPK-20 from Russia — EURASIA NEWS

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In Memoriam: JStark

Posted on 10 October 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

  JStark was the man behind the documentary on 3D Printed Guns in Europe: Plastic Defense Thanks to Impro Guns for the Heads Up. Live Free or Die.  

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Know Your History: Did France’s Gun Control Hurt Its Resistance to the Nazis?

Posted on 8 October 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

Did France’s Gun Control Hurt Its Resistance to the Nazis?   The Historical Record is Clear. As a Guerilla Force, You Don’t want to have to depend on SOMEBODY ELSE for your ARMS. Arm Up. Train Up. NEVER Give up Your GUNS!

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The NRA’s Shameful Past & Dubious Future

Posted on 6 October 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

H/T WRSA   A Painful Lesson On The History Of The NRA And Gun Control   Know your Firearm Laws History! I saw through the NRA charade many years ago. They are no more an “Advocacy group” than the NAACP!  They are a profit driven company which underlying dogma rest on the ideal that American’s…

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Know Your Weapons and Ammo: The AK-74 and the 5.45×39

Posted on 22 July 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

These guys know their stuff, a worthy 19 minute investment.

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10 Double-Barrel Shotguns That Deliver Instant Defense

Posted on 7 July 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

10 Double-Barrel Shotguns That Deliver Instant Defense   Call me old fashioned but I have always liked having a double-barrel 12 gauge handy around the house. They are easy to use and load in a pinch (for all household members) plus there are very few problems that two rounds of OO Buck or #4 Buck…

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Know Your Weapons: M1 Carbine

Posted on 15 June 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

One of America’s Legendary Small Arms was designed by a Convict Rednecks and Hillbilly outlaws made this Country great! Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!  

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Know Your WW2 Weapons: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Rifle

Posted on 4 June 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

Really enjoyed this informative run through on this gun. It’s funny, I had always heard negative things about the Arisaka but never owned one. Lesson learned: Never discount a weapon because of urban myth or cultural bias! You could be missing out!  

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