Firearms Blog » Challenges

Ruger 10/22 Trick Shot

simon — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:00:17 +0000

It is always fun to see folks do something different with a firearm to challenge themselves. Youtube user tnoutdoors9 has a great video where he demonstrates the setup and operation of a 200 yard trickshot behind his back.

He explains how he measures off 200 yards and sets up a metallic target. The 10/22 (open sights and 10 round magazine) is aimed over his shoulder and sighted with a handheld mirror. Pulling the trigger with his thumb, he shoots at the target.

Great job of filming this with a remote camera at the target to demonstrate success with hitting it.

The following warning comes from the video description:

THIS SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY THOSE PROFICIENT IN FIREARMS HANDLING AND SAFETY. Also, as with all target practice, you must have an adequate backstop and understand the capabilities of your firearm and ammo. As is the case with 99% of my videos, I was the only person “on the set”. Filmed on remote private property.

My further comment is that these sorts of challenges can obviously be dangerous as firearms are used outside of their intended design and operation.

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Bob Barr’s view of Challenges to Second Amendment Rights

simon — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:32:12 +0000

Bob Barr is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Georgia’s 7th District. Worked hard as the Presidential Candidate in 2008 under the Libertarian Party label and a National Rifle Association board member among many other accomplishments.

I found a great interview where Mr Barr discusses the challenges face by Americans with regard to their Second Amendment gun rights. Governments are continually looking for ways to limit freedom, especially with regards to firearms. The Heller and McDonald Rulings were not definitive enough to limit government’s intent on restricting firearm ownership. He also considers the international pressures at the end.

This video was posted by Youtube user JohnLockeFoundation1 who noted that “Barr offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (CarolinaJournalRadio.com) Program No. 396. Video courtesy of CarolinaJournal.tv.” The post dated was December 17, 2010.

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Book Review- One Second After by Bill Forstchen

simon — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:45:18 +0000

I recently read a very interesting and thought-provoking book by author Bill Forstchen titled One Second After. This book is a well-studied scenario of what might happen in the event of an EMP (electromagentic pulse) attack on the United States.

A big part of the book is the implementation of martial law. This concept is very abstract to most of us modern Americans, but it basically means that normal civil laws are suspended in favor of military control in circumstances of civil emergencies or unrest. One Second After demonstrates that survival of individuals and society are dependent upon a well armed population.

Massive shutdowns of society will have tragic effects on the population. Our dependence on basic food, medicine and electricity is extremely high, and the loss of these systems would set the country back 150 years in time.

Education and knowledge are the best way to understand our world and be prepared for challenges to come. This novel is a great way to begin or expand your understanding of local and national emergencies where the government may not be able to help its’ citizens.

Having guns and knowing how to use them can save your life in everyday situations, as well as national emergencies. They can be used for providing food and defense, and we must be sure to make sure these rights are preserved.

I highly recommend this book. It is an easy read, and moves along very well.

An interview with the author, Bill Forstchen

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.