Derek's notes on the Ares Defense ACR.
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Covert Entry Concepts – Triple Aught Design’s CORE Program
Derek takes a lockpicking class in San Francisco through Triple Aught Design's ...
A Look at the Cloak Tuck 2.0 from Alien Gear Holsters
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SHOT Show 2015 Coverage
FYI. Reliable SHOT Show 2015 related product releases. RomeoTangoBravo Jerking the Trigger
Extreme Close Quarters Concepts 2014, Re: Reflecting on Progress
Derek discusses his force-on-force training progress and reaffirms his greatest weakness is not in physical or firearms training, but verbal acumen.
Glock 42 – Preliminary thoughts
3rd quarter 2013, I was anticipating a single stack 9mm from GLOCK. Imagine my disappointment when a retailer went live with their G42 accessories in December and leaked that it was a .380 ACP before GLOCK formally announced the release. GLOCK is a couple years behind, but I suppose no one was all that surprised. […]
Dale Fricke’s Joab MagPouch
I’ve dabbled with magazine pouches for the Kahr PM9 and found I like Dale Fricke’s horizontal pouch, Joab. I have it positioned on my left side with the bullet pointed up, at 9-10 o’clock – just behind the iliac crest. Easy to attach on and detach from the belt. I’m also using Fricke’s Jonathan concealment […]
Pot n’ Pan Rack
After shopping on Amazon not looking for what I wanted, I stumbled upon Life Currents’ pot rack. Inspired what the couple did, I set off to Home Depot to make my own to mount under my unfinished cabinets. Instead of the 1 1/2″ malleable iron they used, I opted for the 1/2″ pipe. – 2 […]
Fresh Chicken
Of the sexed Ameraucana chicks I purchased, one was rooster. I had an some idea when its tail feathers were longer than the other and a prominent saddle at 14 weeks, but all doubt was removed when I heard his announcement of the sun’s arrival, and continued the celebration throughout the day. The rooster had to […]
Art of Escape – San Francisco, AAR
TPR Note: I wrote this after action report soon after the class concluded – sometime in late January. This was RiftRecon’s first class, and had notable hiccups. You may notice RiftRecon continues to offer the class; however, please note that the original instructor, Kelly Alwood, is no longer associated with RiftRecon. For better or worse, […]
Consider Reassessing your Training Paradigm
I came across an article written by Aaron Cowan at Moderno that really described a shift in my training paradigm three years ago. Cowan writes, “All things considered, the case for a sedentary life or simply practicing the gun and not strengthening the body is not just weak, it’s effectively dead.” It’s particularly intriguing when […]
Building a chicken coop.
Aside stepping away from TPR and maintaining employment, I kept busy working on little projects. Among them was a chicken coop I’ve been meaning to build. After reviewing other plans, I drafted my plan in SketchUp2013 and built it from January through April on the weekends – time permitting. Most of the wood used was […]
Ruger SR22 Pistol Magazine Disconnect Modification
Derek supplements Random Gun’s guide on how to remove the magazine disconnect on a Ruger SR22 pistol.
A post to keep you in the loop.
Derek, the moth, visits the lights of San Francisco. Didn’t get zapped.
Garage Door Opener Install
Derek does the smart thing and installs an automatic garage door opener, solo.
This post was authored at another bar, in a different city.
I find it easier to sit down, reflect, and write when on business trips. A few cocktails to wind down seems to help. I like to attribute my professional success to a few things – primarily people. It’s not what you know, but who you know afterall.
This post was written at a hotel bar.
Derek’s inebriated thoughts on social value, with SF edition stalker photos.
Paperman (Video)
Aside from the gorgeous animation, I thought the music and sound were quite effective.
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Winchester 69 – .22 LR Bolt Action
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U.S. Survival Rifle – Henry Repeating Arms
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Springfield M6 Scout – An Overview
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Ruger Mark III 22/45 – A Pistol Review
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US Survival From Henry Repeating Arms – Follow Up and Disassembly
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Les Baer TRS – The Review
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A Good Day
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Scoping the Henry US Survival Rifle – Part 2
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Colt Peacemaker Buntline 7 1/2″
- SHOT Show 2010 – Opening Day
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Ares Defense SCR – A California Featureless Rifle
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Blue Force Gear Belt Pouches
- Covert Entry Concepts – Triple Aught Design’s CORE Program
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A Look at the Cloak Tuck 2.0 from Alien Gear Holsters
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SHOT Show 2015 – Overall
- SHOT Show 2015 Coverage
- SHOT Show Every Year
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SHOT Show Industry Day 2015
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SHOT Show 2015 Preparation
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Tools at the Ready
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Marrk: Bob Rich, sir I gather you have or had a Henry survival rifle you scoped. Was it a success and…
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Lee Burks: I have a .22 long rifle cylinder for this Colt which I would like to sell. It came from my…
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SumYngGuy: What happened to the video?
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Derek: Hi, Ben. Aside from the photos above, I don’t know how to help you.
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Benjamin Hogan: Are you still around? If so, I have a question... I accidentally unscrewed the barrel selector screw inside the hammer,…
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ZHK: Very useful information.
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Bronson Coles: did the upper you instaled have a dust cover on it by chance?
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The Hunting Cave: Nice post. Knowing the parts is informative. This Ares Defense SCR looks awesome
