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Month: December 2016

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The “Arms Room” Concept

December 17, 2016 kyplinker

There are many types of gun owners in the US today. The two types I will be addressing in this article are “collectors”, and “shooters”. The collector keeps an eclectic mix of guns on hand. Sure, he might have, one … Continue reading The “Arms Room” Concept

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Basic Weapons Maintenance

December 15, 2016 kyplinker

What follows is a basic document on weapons maintenance and restorations. These techniques are all techniques that I’ve personally used, and that have worked for me. YMMV!!!!! Don’t do anything dumb, treat all weapons as if loaded, make doubly and … Continue reading Basic Weapons Maintenance

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Where should I start with training?

December 15, 2016 kyplinker

In my opinion as a civilian, you should be able to do the following: -defend yourself, others -heal/care for yourself/others -perform basic daily functions (work related, errands, travel, etc) -survive the day, period EDC gear and training should allow you … Continue reading Where should I start with training?

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EDC Pocket Dump/Overview

December 13, 2016December 14, 2016 kyplinker

I will attempt to make this sort of a semi annual post, in order to track changes, trends, and overall refinement of the concept.  This is all stuff I carry every day, with a few noted exceptions. Current EDC: I … Continue reading EDC Pocket Dump/Overview

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Machine Gun Setup

December 12, 2016December 14, 2016 kyplinker

Let’s talk machine gun setup and optimization……. I wanna limit this discussion to various methodologies around setting up belt feds. Load carriage would be another thread entirely. This is in the .mil/contractor context. .mil wise, there are really two major … Continue reading Machine Gun Setup

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Nordic Components Magazine Release Review (Old)

December 12, 2016December 14, 2016 kyplinker

This is an OLD review on a 10/22 component, but I still have the release on the same gun 9 years, and thousands of rounds later, with no issues or complaints. I’m unsure if this product is still manufactured…Nordic Components … Continue reading Nordic Components Magazine Release Review (Old)

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My PT Helmet Mods/Journey

December 12, 2016December 14, 2016 kyplinker

I spent about 3 years as an OPFOR soldier down in Ft. Polk, Louisiana. One cool perk about the job is that we were authorized to utilize PT and other “bump” type helmets for just about everything except for actual … Continue reading My PT Helmet Mods/Journey

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Making the Best of a Bad Situation.

December 12, 2016December 14, 2016 kyplinker

Making the Best of a Bad Situation By Jacob Sharp What this isn’t: In the following text, at no time will I be advocating the use of inferior systems or equipment IF you have a choice in the matter. Using … Continue reading Making the Best of a Bad Situation.

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