AR-10 .308 Rifle

Many are fans of the AR-10 rifle by Armalite.  Developed in the years following World War II, it incorporates many groundbreaking advances over previous rifles.

The AR-10 was developed using trusty and dependable .308 ammo that could be fired in both semi and fully automatic modes.  Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s at ArmaLite came up with the plan of using corrosion-resistant metals and plastics and modular construction so major parts can be easily interchanged.  The .308 (7.62mm x 51 NATO)  was deemed too heavy for most combat troops, and led to the adoption by the U.S. military of the M16, which is of the same design but uses smaller ammunition (5.56x 39).  This was done as a way to reduced weight of the firearm and the required ammunition.

The AR-10 is in use today by some parts of the NATO military, and has seen a huge popularity growth among civilians.  The .308 is a great round for hunting, and the gun is modern and easy to clean.  Many different manufacturers have versions of the gun that sometimes interchange.  There are tons of customization options available as well.  The modular design of the gun allows for quick and easy changes of major items such as the barrel.

I found a couple of great videos demonstrating some of the early development and history of the firearm.  Enjoy!

This gun is definitely something that is worth checking out for you civilian hunters out there.  The gun is easy and inexpensive to modify yourself.  It is easy to clean.  It is adaptable to many different looks and features as well.

Second Amendment March on April 19, 2010

The Second Amendment March occurred on April 19, 2010 in Washington D.C.  Many other smaller marches occurred across the country to spread the awareness of the importance of the right to keep and bear arms.

The peaceful Washington demonstration did not included guns, as the rules are very strict in the District of Columbia.  It did feature many good citizens that care deeply about their rights and freedoms.  It did receive lots of positive media coverage, and some that was not so flattering.

Youtube user NoGuff posted a great video demonstrating the flavor of the Washington event for those of us that could not be there.  Thanks to NoGuff for his work.

Making Your Own Magnetic Firearms Holster

It is important to consider non-traditional methods of concealing firearms.  Off-body concealment of pistols can be beneficial inside personal activity areas such as your home, your garage, your vehicle, and your work when acceptable.  Magnetic firearms retainment is a possible solution to your need.

The biggest hurdle is whether your firearm is compatible with a magnet.  Plastic guns that do not have a significant metallic frame surface will not work with magnets.  Stainless steel is normally a non-metallic as well.  There are getting to be many exotic gunframe alloys in use that may be questionable.  Full frame high-caliber pistols may be too heavy for magnetic support alone.  Testing this out may be the only sure method to identify compatibility.

There are several available options to purchase these from vendors.  Or you could just rig something up for yourself.  I found a great Youtube video of just such a situation.  Called “How to Make a Magnetic Holster,” this video demonstrates just how quick and easy it is to accomplish.

Steve with Safe Arms Review does a great job giving us some valuable information on how to construct a magnetic firearm retention device, what materials are required, and some ideas on where and how to mount it.

Concealed Carry Travel Holster

I have been using my concealed carry travel holster made by SeatCarry for a long time, and I love it!  It allows for quick and easy access to my firearm while I am in my vehicle.

Carrying concealed in a vehicle can be difficult.  Finding a good place to conceal the firearm is difficult.  I personally hate putting it in the glove box, center console, or under the seat.  And I am a big guy, so having it on my hip makes it difficult to locate in a hurry.  It is not that comfortable over long travel distances to have the seat belt pulled against a hip holster.  The SeatCarry overcomes many of these problems, and functions as an unobtrusive holster system that is a comfortable method to carry concealed in a vehicle.

The SeatCarry is Made in the USA and constructed of top-quality materials.  I have used this holster for quite a while, and could not recommend it more.   It is a very affordable solution to my off-body carry needs for vehicles.

Folks that are older, or have limited mobility would greatly benefit from a holster such as this.  It allows for shorter reaches and much easier access.  The holster is a great solution to safely conceal a firearm in a way so it remains within the owner’s possession while not being directly on their person.

Deer Hunting Secrets

The very successful Whitetail deer hunters know all of the secrets to getting those big bucks.  They know all about the habits of the deer.  How to track them.  Understanding their movements.  Knowing what their ruts and scrapes mean.  Good shot placement to take them down.  How and where to use scents.  What sort of stand works best.  On and on.

Those folks that understand all of that are the masters, and they know from years of experience how to repetitively achieve success from hunting bucks.  What about the rest of us?  Some of us do not have anybody in our life that has the knowledge to share.  The time to teach it.

I found a great online resource to pass on to those of you that love to hunt and need to improve your skills.  Charlie Hicks put some great info together that you MUST check out if you want to improve your Whitetail deer hunting skills.  He promises to get you on your way toward being able to repetitively get big bucks by learning their habits and behavior, not just relying upon luck.

To check it out, Click Here!

Enjoy!