Ok, so hear me out. Sharks are invading the mainland USA. Crazy situation, I know. Well, we’ve gotta defend ourselves against them. What guns should we use to do so? Well, I’ve found two to be optimal for this topic. One is good for concealed carry, while the other is more of a home, property,…
Ok, so hear me out. Sharks are invading the mainland USA. Crazy situation, I know. Well, we’ve gotta defend ourselves against them. What guns should we use to do so? Well, I’ve found two to be optimal for this topic. One is good for concealed carry, while the other is more of a home, property,…
For today’s MilSurp Monday, we’re looking at the Colt 1911 pistol in .45 ACP. It was adopted on March 29th, 2011 in the year that gives the pistol its name. And, as it happens, the quintessential version of the 1911, the M1911A1, came out in 1924 – one hundred years ago. That’s right, 2024 is…
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In this Video Matt is done with a part of the forging. Within the charcoal pit he has left his blade/steel. By doing this he is attempting to take the stress out of the steel by annealing it. In the video, you can see how he has turned the air off, taken his tongs and…
To effectively manage a charcoal or coal forge, it’s crucial to position the metal as far away from the air inlet as possible while ensuring adequate heating. This placement creates a more reducing environment, minimizing oxidation. However, upon removal from the fire, scale formation is inevitable. Avoid significant bends when the metal cools to prevent…
In this video, Matt is demonstrating how a ground forge works for those interested in making their own knife. A forge is simply a campfire with forced air blown into it. The easiest forge to start with is a ground forge. You start by digging a small ditch about 12 inches wide by about 24…
SATTAHIP, Thailand — A West Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Unit conducted joint combined exchange training (JCET) with members of the Royal Thai Navy Special Warfare Command (RTN SWC) from Jan. 28 – Feb. 29, 2024. The joint training took place in Sattahip, Thailand, and included visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) tactics, close-quarters…
SATTAHIP, Thailand — A West Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Unit conducted joint combined exchange training (JCET) with members of the Royal Thai Navy Special Warfare Command (RTN SWC) from Jan. 28 – Feb. 29, 2024. The joint training took place in Sattahip, Thailand, and included visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) tactics, close-quarters…
Inflatable dummy Sherman tank of the Ghost Army. U.S. Army photo. On Thursday, March 21, 2024, a long-overdue recognition was bestowed upon a group of World War II veterans known as the Ghost Army. After decades of secrecy and years of lobbying, the Ghost Army was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress…