Author Archives: Alaska

Congrats to New Warrior Packing Rat!

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Alaska

He finished the Warrior Dash, presumably drank the congratulatory free beer at the end, and looks suitably filthy. I missed the deadline for registration this year. Next year I’ll be on it!

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How NOT to teach a CCW Class

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Alaska

Some of you may recall “Bo” Gritz, the fellow who managed to end the Ruby Ridge standoff because Randy Weaver was so (justifiably) paranoid by then that he wouldn’t listen to anybody else. (“Bo” Gritz haunted the greater Orofino area … Continue reading →

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Soundboard: Yolanda Be Cool Like A G6 Edition

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Alaska

This one’s catchy. Crank it! The video’s amusing, as well. Think Chaplin in color! And the following’s an earworm of which I cannot rid myself, so I pass it on to you.

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There’s No ATF Agents in the US Virgin Islands

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Alaska

Verry interesting. Federal authorities were so incensed by the Virgin Island’s [sic] prosecution of Clark — and so concerned other federal agents could similarly be prosecuted — that they removed all ATF agents from the Virgin Islands in 2008, a … Continue reading →

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Firesheep

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Alaska

BoingBoing has the terrifying news for those who frequent free wi-fi coffeshops and the like, that a Firesheep user can easily TAKE OVER YOUR BROWSING SESSION. (This means you, Anthony! Next time you hit on that barista, she may take … Continue reading →

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Getcher New Krag Barrels

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Alaska

FYI: KRAG BARRELS NOW AVAILABLE: CMP has acquired a small quantity of Criterion new manufacture .30/40 Krag barrels. These are now available at the barrel tab on the Estore https://estore.odcmp.com. Carbine – 065CRI/3040C. Rifle – 065CRI/3040R.

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Fun With A Pistol

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Alaska

Topstrap is a fellow Specialty Pistols member. He’s been writing about the adventures of he and his fellow long-range pistol enthusiasts at the Rayners Range in Ohio. Here’s a video worth a few thousand words:

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I Just Discovered Markus Schulz

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Alaska

I do like. Here’s another:

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Calguns Foundation WINS in Sacramento County

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Alaska

When the lawsuit settles because the other side caves, that’s a win. Derek came to dinner with the wife and I the other day and he is already well on his way to having his CCW permit in hand. He’s … Continue reading →

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The Website is Down

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Alaska

ROFLMAO, truly. Funnier if you’ve ever dealt with sales guys or ever been a sysadmin — I’ve done both. h/t: supcheri.

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