The subject of the Trunk Gun has gained in popularity over the last few years, and with the recent events in San Bernardino it’s come up again. Not all of the commentary on Trunk Guns has been positive, and while some of the responses on both sides have been well reasoned and articulate, that…
Cartel Corner #35: “El Chapo” Paid Handsomely for his Escapes from Prison
The Mexican attorney general released more details from the government’s investigation of Sinaloa drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s high-profile prison escape in July, though she refrained from divulging specifics. “The exact amount of how much [El Chapo] spent [to escape] we have not documented totally,” Arely Gómez González, Mexico’s attorney general, told Mexican newspaper Milenio in…
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Skinner HTF Garment Bag
The Skinner HTF Garment Bag – a new way to securely hide firearms in plain sight for immediate use. A unique way to economically and discreetly hide firearms from burglars is now just a closet away. Skinner Sights, well known for its phenomenal line of firearm sights and accessories, has invented a unique solution for…
Quirky Diplomacy: 9 Wars that were technically “Ongoing”
Throughout history, a number of conflicts, due to the quirky nature of international diplomacy, never officially ended. Of course, these “extended wars” have never actually had any bearing on international relations. Instead, the ongoing de facto peace overrode any technicalities on the world stage. However, the patching up of these diplomatic irregularities has been used…
Cartel Corner #34: The El Chapo/ISIS Media Bandwagon Rides Again!
A blog about Mexican drug cartels reported on December 7 about a leaked encrypted email supposedly sent by notorious Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán to prominent Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi. In the email, Guzmán allegedly threatens to retaliate against ISIS for destroying drug shipments and interfering in cartel business….
What Happens When You Really Get Shot
STAFF SERGEANT NICK Lavery wasn’t only the most physically imposing Green Beret on our team, he was the most physically imposing soldier any of us had ever seen. He was 6’5″, approaching 280 pounds, and cut like a linebacker—the position at which he excelled, not coincidentally, as a college football player at the University of…
A Glimpse into the Future of Electromaganetic Spectrum Weapons
The electromagnetic spectrum is where the wars of the future will be won or lost. Here’s a brief glimpse of what those battles will look like. In conflict zones from Europe to the Middle East, the electromagnetic spectrum has assumed a central place on the modern battlefield. In eastern Ukraine, Russian-backed forces have used sophisticated…
A Short Essay on “Tolerance” by Jiggs McDonald
With all the hoopla lately by muslims in the United States and our President about how Americans are not “Tolerant” of their ways, a friend sent me this very short ideal by a Canadian no less. on Tolerance. Something we could learn from our neighbors to the north! Jiggs McDonald, NHL Hall of Fame broadcaster…
Quick Historical Comparison between Political Correctness and Nazi Philosophy
By Hammerhead I was reading through Antony Beevors outstanding World War Two history Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege 1942-1943 the other day and I came across a passage I wanted to share with you that I feel reflects the current trend of “Political Correctness” that seems to be rampant in our society as of late. This terrible…
Finally, Somebody in D.C. Not Afraid to Speak the Truth!
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters, who ever he hell you are, I Salute You Sir for your excellent Observation at :39 about BHO. Can you Say Awesome!!!