I recently came across one of Andrew’s older blog posts at Vuurwapen Blog; it’s a well written piece imparting his knowledge and experience when it comes to carrying a concealed firearm and dating. Your mileage my vary, but I identify with his experience — even as a Californian resident. Four years of dating following a [...]
The weekend before SHOT Show 2012, I visited my Dad in Arizona. Met new family, and went shooting at Caswells in Mesa, AZ. Turned out to be a good facility, so be sure to check them out if you’re in the area. Aside from a shotgun, Dad never shot a pistol. Though his wife shot [...]
Just created a new page, “TPR Sightings,” with links and photos of folks with their The Packing Rat gear; we’re all “packing rats” of guns, gear and grub. Check it out at the tab located above! Are you a TPR fan? Get your patch (via PayPal)! Folks can send MO, or personal checks, but should [...]
Derek will buy a cup of coffee tomorrow for Starbucks Appreciation Day. Maybe two if he’s lucky.
I needed some work on my AK rifle reloads, and still do. Mike with CS Tactical was giving me some pointers and put together this video. What do you folks think? Rig in the video is a Special Operations Equipment Micro M4/AK Rig.
Derek closes out the SHOT Show coverage and uploads his remaining Vegas photos.
Derek found an excellent video demonstrating why carrying a firearm with an empty chamber is not favorable.
Media Day 2012 – Synopsis SHOT Show 2012 – Day 1 Synopsis SHOT Show 2012 – Day 2 Synopsis SHOT SHOW 2012 – Day 4 Leatherman – OneHandTool and Style PS The Leatherman OHT (One Hand Tool) is a new release this year. MSRP $80-ish released around the 3rd quarter. MOLLE sheath will be [...]
Media Day 2012 – Synopsis SHOT Show 2012 – Day 1 Synopsis SHOT Show 2013 – Day 3 Synopsis SHOT SHOW 2012 – Day 4 For more photos, click on the the header links. If you made it here from an outside link and are new, please consider subscribing to the RSS feed. Wild West [...]
Coonan Inc. – .357 Magnum Automatic In a classic 1911 style, Coonan Inc. is manufacturing a gun not meant for the first time shooter. The steel pistol is capable of using .38 special and .357 magnum, with a magazine capacity of 7 rounds. Coonan Inc. has a variety of colors the firearm may be coated [...]
Winchester 69 – .22 LR Bolt Action
U.S. Survival Rifle – Henry Repeating Arms
Springfield M6 Scout – An Overview
Ruger Mark III 22/45 – A Pistol Review
US Survival From Henry Repeating Arms – Follow Up and Disassembly
Les Baer TRS – The Review
A Good Day
Scoping the Henry US Survival Rifle – Part 2
SHOT Show 2010 – Opening Day
Dating and “Whipping it Out”
Range Day with the Marlin 25MN
TPR Sighting in Hawaii
New Shooter – My Dad
TPR Sightings Page
Dinner with The Packing Rat
The Beltman’s Bullhide Gunbelts
Starbucks Appreciation Day
“It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.”
Original Special Operations Equipment – The M4/AK Micro Rig Review
Derek: Howdy, Hartley!
Indeed. It buggered me I didn't...
Derek: Absolutely. Sometimes I wonder why I don't take i...
Glenn B: Fun rifle isn't it. I have had fun with mine for y...
Hartley Gardner: Electronic hearing protection makes EVERYTHING bet...
DirtCrashr: Woot! Way to go! And a swell lookin' family all ...
Derek: Awesome. Thanks, TBS! I have it posted in the ne...
True Blue Sam: Here is Bea's Packing Rat: http://truebluesam.blog...
Derek: You may want to look at the SR22 Ruger released no...
Coite Moss: Thank you, Excellent review and believe me good re...
hsoi: I've got 2 of their belts, one bullhide and the ot...
