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Archive for November, 2010
JamesYeager on XS Big Dot sights: “These are gun-fighting sights. They’re designed for self-defense purposes.â€
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 13/Nov/2010 23:06
“Put the big golf ball right where we want the bullet”.
It doesn’t get much simpler than that.
XS Big Dot sights “really come into their own when you’re shooting at moving targets. These sights are not designed for winning games, they’re designed for self-defense purposes.”
“That rifle on the wall of the laborer’s cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there.†– George Orwell
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 12/Nov/2010 01:43
“If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.†– The Dalai Llama
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 12/Nov/2010 01:42
(5/15/01, The Seattle Times)
Directed Energy Weapons
The Navy is putting a lot of money into research and development of laser weapons. What was science fiction 20 years ago should be reality in another 10-15 years.
From Wired’s Danger Room:
The Navy is increasingly excited about building a superpowerful laser to shoot down missiles and rockets that might attack its ships. But don’t expect the long-planned Free Electron Laser weapon to replace the guns the Navy stations on its ships — or to be shipboard for years. And definitely expect the laser to do more than just zap stuff out of the sky.
Evil preys on the weak – guns protect them.
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Law, News, Opinion, Threat Watch on 9/Nov/2010 19:06
The system cannot protect your family from twisted, evil men.
It is your responsibility to protect your family.
Being a respected doctor will not stop a bad guy. A bullet will.
Dr. William Petit pictured with daughters, Michaela and Hayley, and wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, in an undated family photo (Fox News).
“After four days of deliberations, jurors in New Haven Superior Court recommended death for Hayes who, along with co-defendant Joshua Komisarjevsky, broke into the Petit home and tormented the family for seven hours before Hawke-Petit and her daughters were killed. The judge will impose the sentence December 2.
Authorities said Hayes and Komisarjevsky forced their way into the house on July 23, 2007, beat Petit, and forced his wife to withdraw money from a bank while the rest of her family was held hostage at home. Hayes then sexually assaulted and strangled her, authorities said. Komisarjevsky, who will be tried next year, is charged with sexually assaulting 11-year-old Michaela.
Michaela and her 17-year-old sister, Hayley, were tied to their beds and doused in gasoline before the men set the house on fire, according to testimony. The girls died of smoke inhalation.”
This undated inmate file photo released in February 2010 by the Connecticut Department of Correction shows Steven Hayes, accused of severely beating Dr. William Petit, Jr. , and killing his wife and two daughters during a home invasion in Cheshire, Conn.
The Third Jihad
Posted by Gary in Threat Watch on 9/Nov/2010 07:31
Arizona governor vs. Phoenix Suns owner:
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Law, News, Opinion, Threat Watch on 8/Nov/2010 23:01
“The owner of the Phoenix Suns basketball team, Robert Sarver, opposes AZ’s new immigration laws.
Arizona’s Governor, Jan Brewer, released the following statement in response to Sarver’s criticism of the new law:
“What if the owners of the Suns discovered that hordes of people were sneaking into games without paying?
What if they had a good idea who the gate-crashers are, but the ushers and security personnel were not allowed to ask these folks to produce their ticket stubs, thus non-paying attendees couldn’t be ejected.
Furthermore, what if Suns’ ownership was expected to provide those who sneaked in with complimentary eats and drink?
And what if, on those days when a gate-crasher became ill or injured, the Suns had to provide free medical care and shelter?”
-Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer
Bill Whittle on Gun Ownership
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Law, Opinion on 7/Nov/2010 17:02
Whatever your views on the Tea Party might be, (this is neither a plug for nor a criticism of the Tea Party movement) Bill Whittle makes some valid points as he examines the role of gun ownership as a bulwark against the power of the Big State, and talks about some of the logical problems the gun control movement seems to ignore.
Mexico: 18 in grave are missing Acapulco travelers
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Threat Watch on 7/Nov/2010 01:59
“Relatives confirmed that 18 bodies found in a mass grave outside Acapulco are those of a group of travelers kidnapped in one of the Mexican resort city’s most shocking drug-gang crimes, authorities said Saturday.
The families identified the decomposing bodies through clothing and physical attributes, said Fernando Monreal, director of the federal investigative police in Guerrero state, where Acapulco is located.
The 18 were among 20 men kidnapped while visiting Acapulco from Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacan, which borders Guerrero. Two of the men remain missing.”
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/11/06/international/i180625D65.DTL
My Lessons Learned From a Recent Tactical Shotgun Class
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Opinion on 6/Nov/2010 23:45
by Greg C.
http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/10/my_lessons_learned_from_a_rece.html
“I recently took part in a Tactical Shotgun class with the US Training Center and learned a great deal. I am obviously not an operator and have not engaged dozens of insurgents, but I feel the training I received was logical and correct. I’ll skip all of the obvious safety and protection comments which were part of the training and very well covered. I’ll also not discuss the media hatchet job performed on their earlier incarnation “Blackwaterâ€. Here are my lessons learned from the three day class:
1. Tactical does not mean cool looking, tactical means light weight, easy to manage and successful in your mission.
2. Equipment should be minimized. You don’t need a laser sight, a spare light and multiple side saddles.
3. Train the way you plan to fight.
4. Tailor your ammunition selection to your mission specific goals.
5. Pick at most two types of ammunition you want for a mission. In a firefight, time doesn’t slow down, it speeds up. Your skills diminish, even if you are an experienced gunfighter.
6. Learn how to reload quickly. With a little practice and discipline, you won’t need to look down to reload—just watch your target instead.
7. Diagnosing failures on the fly is critical. Obviously, the hard failures take a lot longer to overcome. Again, time, opportunity and cover are needed to defeat a hard failure. This also underscores the importance of a sidearm.
8. The fundamentals are key. There are seven: Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment, Trigger Control, Breathing and Follow Through. These really apply to all shooting, but I think are especially important to shotgun work.
No matter where you are, find somewhere to train with good instruction. All of the magazine articles and opinions fall by the wayside when those shells are flying off to the side and you are suffering the weather, bugs and fatigue. As our friend Boston T. Party (author of Boston’s Gun Bible) says, “Ammo turns money into skillâ€.
U.S. Military – Forefront of Medical Research
From: Danger Room
… With more troops surviving devastating injuries, the military is fast-tracking efforts in regenerative medicine, investigating risky measures to prevent lifelong brain damage — even employing acupuncture in an effort to manage pain and mitigate post-traumatic stress.
Some of the Pentagon’s extreme medical innovations have already debuted in the war zone. And with myriad applications outside of combat, these advances in military medicine mean that revolutionary changes for civilian care aren’t far behind.
Suspicious Airline Passenger Results in Emergency Landing
Posted by Gary in Threat Watch on 5/Nov/2010 02:58
From: The National Terror Alert
Suspicious Airline Passenger Results in Emergency Landing
by National Terror Alert on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 9:49pm
An American Airlines flight carrying 146 passengers to Dallas was grounded in Salt Lake City after a situation involving suspicious acts by a passenger Thursday afternoon. No one was injured in the incident. About 1:30 p.m., the MD-83 jet landed at Salt Lake City International Airport on its way from Portland, Ore., to Dallas, said […]
This story comes to us via Homeland Security – National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America’s trusted source for homeland security news and information.
Suspicious Airline Passenger Results in Emergency Landing
“Diversity starts with the truth,” speaking the truth about jihadist terrorists like Major Nidal Hasan
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Threat Watch on 5/Nov/2010 01:53
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan
“One year ago on this day a Muslim U.S. Army officer known by co-workers for his militant Islamic views killed 13 people and wounded 30 others at Ford Hood in Texas.
Now an association of first-responder officers who say the nation and its political leaders have ignored the lessons of that attack is sponsoring an alternative to today’s official memorial service.
With the theme “Diversity starts with the truth,” the event will feature former jihad terrorists Walid Shoebat and Kamal Saleem; decorated war hero Gen. William Boykin; Jihad Watch director and author Robert Spencer; and Maj. Stephen Coughlin, a decorated intelligence officer and noted specialist on Islam.
“We dishonor our men and women in uniform, and put them at greater risk by not speaking the truth or facing the facts about jihadist terrorists like Major Nidal Hasan, whose hidden agenda killed 14 and wounded 35,” the ICTOA said in a statement.”
Warrior Elected to Congress
Lieutenant Colonel Allen West (US Army, Retired) was elected to Congress on Tuesday. He will serve Florida’s 22nd district. Hooah!
From: Allen West for Congress
… Allen West knows that for our children to live their dreams, they need to be safe. He has served in several combat zones: in Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was battalion commander for the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, and in Afghanistan, where he trained Afghan officers to take on the responsibility of securing their own country. In his Army career, Col. West has been honored many times, including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals (one with Valor), and a Valorous Unit Award. He received his valor award as a Captain in Desert Shield/Storm, was the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year in 1993, and was a Distinguished Honor Graduate III Corps Assault School. He proudly wears the Army Master parachutist badge, Air Assault badge, Navy/Marine Corps parachutist insignia, Italian parachutist wings, and German proficiency badge (Bronze award).
From: CBS4.com
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
After a sleepless and exciting night, Allen West is plotting his next move as the new U.S. Congressman of the 22nd district. He said his priorities remain the same as outlined on the campaign trail.
“That’s the fiscal security and the physical security of the American people,” he said. “So you look at right back here over my shoulder, the Winn-Dixie that has closed down. We’ve got to get our small businesses and corporations back open and up.”
Yemen parcel bomb ‘was 17 minutes from exploding’
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 4/Nov/2010 14:18
Police in Dubai said this printer sent from Yemen contained a bomb
“One of the two parcel bombs intercepted last week after being sent from Yemen was defused 17 minutes before it was due to explode, France’s Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux has said.
The two bombs were being sent via air freight to the US but were intercepted in Dubai and the UK and defused.”