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2023-04-28 07:28:48

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Friday buy day. Time to buy a new gun! After you get your first AR and 9mm handgun, you may want to consider a 7.62x39 AK. This is one of the most common calibers on the face of the planet and when shit gets crazy, you need to be able to shoot the ammo you can find.
#guns #freedom #ak47 #friday #pewpew #gunsofnostr

2023-04-26 00:04:52

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Got the Tuesday blues? 😕 Perhaps a 🔥 gun pic will cheer you up.

2023-04-21 01:19:06

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Ha, might've spent it all on the guns!

2023-04-20 07:21:39

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1 bitcoin = 1 bitcoin, but also 1 bitcoin = one giant gun room 😀

2023-04-19 01:53:35

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Some things are just Window Dressing 😎

2023-04-18 07:11:42

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Lol depends on what you're hunting and where. Most things, you've only got one shot before it's gone into the woods.

2023-04-18 07:04:08

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Definitely more of a challenge and forces you to improve your stalking skills. Also much more quiet.

2023-04-18 05:27:43

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Let's talk DMRs (Designated Marksman Rifle) or their related cousin, the Recce Rifle. Essentially, the idea is to have a versatile rifle that is designed primarily for the field, but can also handle urban environments and dense wooded areas.
The main facets of these rifles are a scope (as opposed to a red dot), a +16in barrel, and often a suppressor. The ideal caliber for one of these rifles is 5.56 or something in that realm that is light enough to carry longer distances (as opposed to a 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor). These rifles also typically make great hunting rifles for small to medium-sized game.

2023-04-17 06:46:18

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Agreed. There are dry fire drills you can do at home as well that make it easier to get a few mins of training in even every day.

2023-04-17 06:44:38

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Well, drawing is part of the training that would come in handy here. Ultimately though, you shouldn't draw a gun that you aren't prepared to use. If the other guy has a gun, he may shoot first. If he has a knife, he may charge you.
You might be better off not carrying if you don't train some. I think of it like a life insurance policy, you pay premiums every year. Training is like that, you need to put in the time and money to do it regular enough that it's actually effective when you need it.

2023-04-15 05:37:52

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It's easy to get wrapped up in collecting the latest weapons, attachments, and gear; however, if you don't train regularly, none of it is any good. It's rarely fun to train, but it's critically important. Not only do you need to know how to shoot, but you need to know how to operate under pressure. When you go to the range, don't just shoot from the bench rest. Get a tactical bay, shoot while standing, move and shoot, engage multiple targets, do reload drills, etc.
#guns #training #shoot #freedom #2fa

2023-04-13 06:48:19

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FDE all the things! 🔥
#freedom #guns #fde #flatdarkearth #ar15 #glock #selfdefense

2023-04-11 17:04:31

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Perfect for the HK slap

2023-04-11 17:02:36

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😂

2023-04-11 01:33:59

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If you could only have one, which would it be?
#freedom #2a #guns #pewpew #gunpics

2023-04-08 16:18:55

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Happy Saturday Notriches! If you have a chance, get outside today and enjoy the great outdoors. Even better if you get a chance to get some time in behind your rifle or handgun. 🌲

2023-04-05 02:23:18

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Two is better than one. Two is one and one is none. It takes two to tango. A gun in the hand is worth two in the bush. 😄
#freedom #guns #2a #pewpew

2023-04-04 07:08:52

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Monday Gunday 😎
#guns #firearms #2a #freedom

2023-03-28 23:55:45

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Suppressed handguns are some of the best suppressed weapons. The reason is that handgun rounds are subsonic or can easily be subsonic without losing too much power. Subsonic rounds are the perfect match for a suppressor as they eliminate the muzzle flash, muzzle crack, AND the downrange crack. Rifle calibers typically rely on speed to deliver significant kinetic energy at the target, so reducing that speed meaningfully reduces the effectiveness of rifle rounds, but fast, supersonic rounds create a sonic crack downrange, which reduces the effectiveness of a suppressor. Common handgun calibers do not suffer from this same issue as they typically rely on mass instead of speed to deliver energy, and are thus the perfect mate for a suppressor.

2023-03-28 02:11:26

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AR Pistol/SBR vs pistol caliber SMG. For a long time, the preferred CQB/Urban weapon was an SMG, whether it was the original Tommy Gun/Thompson or the German MP40. However, with the proliferation of body armor, the need for strong rounds has arisen. The military experimented with AP calibers like the FN 5.7 (the P90) or the HK 4.6 (the MP7), but ultimately, it was easier to just add a shorter barrel to your AR and use standard 5.56 ammo that is armor piercing out of the box.

2023-03-26 05:09:48

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Some people get excited about larger magazines. 40 rds, 100 rds, 250 rds, drum magazines, etc. The original M16A1 used a 20 rd magazine, but was upgraded to a 30 rd magazine, and that has become the standard. Although a larger magazine seems like a good idea, there's a tradeoff between weight and reload frequency. Too much weight attached to the rifle itself makes the rifle heavier to carry and tougher to maneuver. 30 rd mags have become the standard, partly because they strike this balance well, although for AR10s (typically with heavier rounds), 20 rd mags are typically preferred.

2023-03-26 04:51:52

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Time to print? 😎

2023-03-23 20:57:14

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His and hers. 👩‍❤️‍👨
In all seriousness, it's important that you do some basic training with anyone living in your house. If shit gets crazy, whether it's a simple home invasion or something worse, you want to have a preset plan and know how to work together.
Maybe the plan is, "Kids, go hid in the closet in your bedroom. Don't come out until I come get you." Maybe the plan is, "Babe, guard the bedroom door and do not leave while I clear the house." Maybe everyone has a bug out bag with some basic essentials and a pre-defined meeting spot if things collapse quickly. It doesn't have to be a perfect plan, but a plan is better than no plan.
"Fail to plan, plan to fail". You can't afford to fail when your life is on the line.

2023-03-22 02:28:23

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Certainly not as good as the real thing.

2023-03-21 21:21:01

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LPVO (Low Powered Variable Optic) or Red Dot, now that is the question. LPVOs are typically better for Recce-style rifles that will see a mixture of field and urban environments. They are also great for hunting.
Red Dots on the other hand cannot be beat for urban environments, where every half second matters.
I typically recommend an LPVO on your first AR, with a 16in or 18in barrel. Once you have that, an 11in or 14.5in AR with a Red Dot is an excellent choice for the house.

2023-03-21 05:16:40

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Interesting read here. I do think ammo is a good barter tool, albeit not available-for-sale to just anyone.
https://prephole.com/surviving-a-year-of-shtf-in-90s-bosnia-war-selco-forum-thread-6265/
Original posts: http://web.archive.org/web/20120319073721/http://www.survivalistboards.com:80/showthread.php?t=189395

2023-03-21 01:34:02

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Fair enough. In many places, it is easier to buy than drugs though. There's of course something like this too. There is also of course the 3D printed version. One design is called the Plastikov. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdB59FLQ18U

2023-03-21 01:18:18

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If "they" try, it would be a bad day indeed.

2023-03-20 15:44:45

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Monday Gunday! We can't all be like this guy, but we can try 🙂
#guns #2a #freedom #rifle

2023-03-19 04:15:56

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Did you know the average American gun owner owns 8 guns?
Did you also know that there are an estimated 430M privately owned guns in the US, which is more than all of the guns owned by every military in the world, combined. USA 🇺🇸

2023-03-15 05:00:26

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Haha love it! Lot's of good options out there.

2023-03-15 04:57:51

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I'm certainly a fan of revolvers, especially for hunting. For self defense situations though, I personally prefer a larger magazine and the ability to reload quickly.
9mm certainly isn't perfect, but it's widespread and cheap to shoot, which is great for training. There are certainly better handgun rounds, but they are expensive and don't have as much support from gun manufacturers.
Just my 2 sats.

2023-03-13 19:47:58

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Some folks say you only need one handgun. I say, how will you know which one is The One without trying them all? 🙂

2023-03-10 06:48:04

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4 is better than 1. 400 sats to the first person who can guess the names for all 4.

2023-03-09 00:10:20

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Truck guns are an important item to be prepared. Most folks only carry a handgun on them, if anything. That will likely not be enough to make it back home in a bad situation. Many folks put a smaller rifle with a number of spare mags in their vehicle as a backup to their carried handgun. AR & AK pistols are excellent choices for this.

2023-03-09 00:05:18

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Not enough 🙂

2023-03-07 16:41:31

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Golden gun 😎

2023-03-06 20:15:30

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Happy Monday! Many people have ARs in multiple calibers, particularly 5.56 and 300blk. Given that everything is identical, it can be easy to accidentally insert a mag with the wrong caliber ammo. To prevent this, some people will use different colored mags, e.g. black for 5.56 and fde for 300blk. Of course, you can go crazy with colors too. 😄

2023-03-03 05:10:19

PV Nostrichians. 🤙 Excellent weekend for catching some powder on the mountain in Jackson Hole. Looking forward to seeing a few of you out there.

2023-02-27 16:07:48

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PV and Happy Monday! 🤙
The AR gets all of the love and attention in the West, but in most of the world, an AK variant is all the exists. Given the widespread availability of the 7.62x39mm cartridge, I recommend everyone have at least one AK in their lineup as you start to build beyond your first rifle and handgun.

2023-02-24 17:30:00

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GM and Happy Friday Nostriches! 🍾
If you're up for a little weekend reading, the history of the Tommy Gun has some cool nuggets. The first production version was released in 1921 and cost $38 to produce!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompson_submachine_gun

2023-02-23 23:05:26

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Let's talk plate carriers. After you get a good AR + handgun, and maybe a distance bolt gun, you should consider a plate carrier instead of another gun. Full plate carrier setups (armor + carrier + pouches) can be had for ~$500 or less. It could mean the difference between life and death in a bad situation, and is also a great way to carry mags and other gear. They can also double as a nice home workout tool.

2023-02-22 15:46:24

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The Heckler and Koch MP5 is a classic. Every action movie from the 80s and 90s has the iconic "HK Slap". Although the MP5 has lost significant market share to short barreled ARs in 5.56, 300blk, and 9mm (AR9), the mark it has left on the industry is undeniable.
For those of you with a few mins to kill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kucefQ6sYbo

2023-02-21 21:00:48

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👋

2023-02-21 20:59:44

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2023-02-21 20:58:49

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2023-02-21 20:06:11

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The Beretta 92 is a 9mm handgun that has been in service around the globe since 1976 and has been the primary US military sidearm since 1985, known as the M9. It's an excellent, full sized handgun with a mostly metal construction that makes it suitable for the toughest environments (and lowers recoil). If you have a chance to pick one up, especially as a surplus, I highly recommend it.

2023-02-20 17:47:31

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The world would be a much safer and friendlier place if everyone had one of each and knew how to use them. "An armed society is a civil society"

2023-02-19 16:03:13

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Sometimes you just gotta bling out your guns a little. Nothing like gold, although I prefer orange.

2023-02-17 01:04:08

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Black Rifles + Black Coffee = Black and White Photo Time 📸

2023-02-15 16:25:26

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Let's talk about lights. 🔦 Flashlights imo are the most important attachment after an optic. They are relatively cheap and give you basic night capabilities. They can be used both in the field and indoors. Especially indoors, a good light can blind and disorient an intruder, slowing down the situation and giving both parties the opportunity to think for a quick second. Lights are great for hunting varmint in the field as well, as they illuminate eyes quite well and animals typically freeze for a second when spotlighted.

2023-02-14 19:42:15

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Guns are a utility, but it's fun to customize them with unique colors. Remember Tiger Camo on COD MW back in the day? Good times.

2023-02-13 17:58:21

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EOTechs + Magnifiers are a great combo for reaching out >100 yds without having to switch to an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic). LPVOs rarely provide for close distance target acquisition at the speed of an EOTech or Red Dot, so adding the Magnifier is a solid choice for retaining all of the short distance performance, while also getting some longer distance capabilities.

2023-02-10 16:30:34

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Short Barreled ARs are the best home defense tool, bar none. This is why law enforcement is switching to them en masse vs. shotguns and pistols for indoor work. Adding a brace instead of stock keeps it classified as a "pistol" and avoids NFA SBR registration requirements.

2023-02-09 06:09:31

Recce Rifle with Mission First Tactical stock and a Trijicon ACOG
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