Author Archives: Alaska

Pretext for a Home Invasion

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Alaska

Don’t be having any loud arguments that might prompt a “domestic violence welfare check.” Oh, and if you think this is limited to California cops you’re an idiot. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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Cynergy

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Alaska

Okay, I have never had the slightest urge to own an over-under shotgun… until now. This iteration of the Browning Cynergy is a thing of beauty.

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NFA Registration Map

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Alaska

OMG, with registration they know where you are! Kind of an interesting map, actually. I’m sure Hollywood has a big share of California’s registrations, but still….

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Cheerful Cthulhu

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Alaska

I prefer my horror fiction dark and moody — it’s comforting and familiar that way, you see –  but I’ve always had to admit that chirpy, done-in-bright-daylight horror is actually a lot creepier and disturbing. If a Cthulhu cult really … Continue reading →

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Topical Reading

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Alaska

I’d call this a misuse of a perfectly good Garand. There are better tools for that sort of job. With all the “rogue” IRS agents in the news these days, it seems like a good time to point out that … Continue reading →

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An Airborne Weapon for a More Elegant Age

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Alaska

Looks like a Weatherby. I like Weatherbys.

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Context

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Alaska

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Pappy van Winkle

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Alaska

23 year-old. Rarer than hen’s teeth, and now I know why. Amazing stuff. Smooth and fiery at the same time. Found at District, an upscale whisky and tapas bar in Downtown Oakland’s little upscale district. Didn’t know such an area … Continue reading →

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Good Things

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Alaska

Consumed this weekend, with appreciation that they exist to be consumed: The Defense of Disr-al-Joreaa. Website here. The Defense of Duffer’s Drift gets you started. A Single Shot. When Daniel Woodrell calls the author a twisted motherfucker, he’s not kidding. … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace, Tom Knapp

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Alaska

Sad news. The man was an awesome human being. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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