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    Insurance marketed by NRA for Carry Guard

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-02/nra-branded-insurance-program-is-unlawful-n-y-regulators-say There are a few things at issue here. For starters, the insurance that Lockton Cos was offering is what is referred to in the insurance industry as 'surplus lines' or 'non-admitted'...
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    Considering a Win Mod 70, Pre-64 30'06

    I perused a half dozen past threads regarding a pre64 Mod 70, and I am going to meet with a seller later today. Seller describes it as 'outstanding', and that its a 1 moa rifle. Says rifling is bright and shiny, bluing worn in some spots, but no pitting anywhere. Includes Leupold scope mounts...
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    Question - 8mm Mauser stripper clips

    So I cleaned out my garage over the weekend and discovered a nearly full case of old 8mm surplus ammo. I must have bought this stuff ten years ago, and haven't shot my Mauser in at least 9 years. Its Ecuadorian, 1955, in a neat wooden crate. I believe I paid about $150 or so for it. I looked...
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    Did I make a mistake? Silver Bear 45acp ammo

    I was scrambling last week to buy some ammo in anticipation of doing some shooting over the weekend. Went to 4 shops, one was closed, two had no range ammo, and the last stop had Silver Bear in stock. We didnt shoot as much as I thought we would over the weekend, didnt even open up any of the...
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    Back to Square 1

    About a month or so ago I traded my well worn Kimber in for a Colt Combat Elite. Finally made it to the range yesterday afternoon to give it a whirl. I have to say, I miss my Kimber. While she was experiencing extraction/ejection problems which made me trade her in, she matched my hands so well...
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    (AK) Fairbanks militia leader calls courts 'criminal', threatens troopers

    http://www.adn.com/2010/12/16/1607437/alaska-militia-leader-calls-court.html and the previous article that explains more of his beliefs: http://www.adn.com/2010/12/11/1599617/fairbanks-militia-leader-challenges.html Having not really researched state militia groups, how does Shaeffer Cox's...
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    Article in liberal local paper about felons and gun ownership rights

    http://www.anchoragepress.com/articles/2009/10/29/news/doc4ae8ef2eda2fe382581644.txt Hidden punishment - In rural Alaska, where gun rights matter most, there's no way for reformed felons - even non-violent ones - to get them back. By Scott Christiansen Anchorage Press Published/Last Modified...
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    Road Rage Shooting

    http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/907859.html Man arrested in road rage shooting By ELIZABETH BLUEMINK ebluemink@adn.com Published: August 22nd, 2009 03:02 PM Last Modified: August 22nd, 2009 04:20 PM Anchorage Police this morning charged a motorist with shooting and critically injuring a...
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    "Legal defense of life and property"

    We've discussed this here several times over the last couple months. Now here is a case where the district attorney feels there is some confusion. Now remember, this is a state where the vast majority of residents are armed, and carrying concealed without a permit is acceptable, provided the...
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    Law Enforcement Officers

    Our state has an investigative agency whose sole purpose is to ensure that licensed alcohol serving establishments are following the law. These investigators enter bars, restaurants, and liquor stores to observe doorstaff, bartenders, servers, clerks, etc and whether or not they ask for photo...
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    P1 Exclusive: Hojutsu-Ryu, the martial art of shooting

    http://www.policeone.com/training/articles/1759789-P1-Exclusive-Hojutsu-Ryu-the-martial-art-of-shooting/ By Jeffrey Hall At first glance, the concept of shooting as a “traditional” martial art seems ridiculous. After all, martial arts are steeped in centuries of tradition, mysticism, and...
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    Be a peacemaker? Or do nothing?

    Downtown shooting victim was Army MP CHARGES: Felon just out of jail accused of killing Fort Rich GI outside The Woodshed Lounge. By LISA DEMER ldemer@adn.com Published: December 1st, 2008 11:12 PM Last Modified: December 1st, 2008 12:05 AM A convicted felon just 16 days out of jail is accused...
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    Okay just wanting to ask...

    When discussing the merits of one gun over another, accuracy is always brought up. Now honestly, I don't recall hearing much about inaccurate guns, when it comes to firearms such as semi-autos, pistols or rifles. And unless we are talking about guns that are used in competitions, where the...
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    I failed to report this. And failed elsewhere!

    Forgot to post about this the other day. Tuesday morning, I left for work. My girlfriend was at home, and one of the roommates left for work about noonish. The other roommate has been out of town fishing. Minutes after my gf hears Ray leave, she hears footsteps upstairs on the deck and the...
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    You all ever wonder why Alaska is so gun-friendly?

    http://www.adn.com/front/story/326479.html Its because we have politicians that really 'get it'. City plans to arm security guards GUNS: Citizens can legally carry firearms in municipal buildings. By KYLE HOPKINS khopkins@adn.com | khopkins@adn.com Published: February 26th, 2008 12:26 AM Last...
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    (AK) Bear Mauling on Admiralty Island

    http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/wildlife/bears/attacks/story/9497092p-9407980c.html Juneau doctor survives mauling by Admiralty Island brown bear WALKING ALONE: Bones crunching made man think he'd be a meal. By KIM MARQUIS Juneau Empire Published: December 4, 2007 Last Modified: December 4...
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    (AK) In 26 hours, man kills 2, seriously injures two others, random attacks

    http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/crime/story/9495949p-9406887c.html One man responsible for mayhem, police say By LISA DEMER and ELIZABETH BLUEMINK Anchorage Daily News Published: December 3, 2007 Last Modified: December 3, 2007 at 03:42 PM Anchorage police say the man wanted for killing his...
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    Assisting the police

    Mods, this may not have much firearm content, but I thought it was a great incident. On a weekend night recently, our security staff at the bar was clearing the parking lot of patrons, one guy kept trying to start fights with everyone. I wanted to use pepper spray on him, but he didn't give an...
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    late mailing

    I havent got my November issue/calender, wonder if my mailman snagged it?
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    Wonderful dreams

    So I had this great dream last night, made no sense whatsoever! But I'll share anyways. I was at the library looking for a book about, well never mind that, would take a while to explain, but anyways, I'm at the counter and they sell guns at this library. Actually, they also do trades as well...
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