Friday, June 29, 2018

Phony Moral Outrage

The Rifleman's good friend,  Lefty, frequently rebukes #Libtards on Twitter for their phony moral outrage. Let's take a look at three major ways that phony moral outrage is demonstrated.

It's for the children.
#Libtards we'll use the phrase, "it's for the children," or some amalgam thereof. Meanwhile, their side is the one that advocates the killing of the unborn. Simply put, the Left doesn't mean what they say when they say, "it's for the children," they just want to elicit an emotional response from those on the Right.

Deception.
The Left will state their feelings on something, but their premise will be faulty. When your premise is faulty, the argument you make is built on lies, and therefore is completely invalid. Frequently, the Left is like, "we can't do this for reason XYZ." When, in fact, XYZ is not even the case.  It is, therefore, no reason at all. 

Projection
Many times, the Left will base an argument on the alleged negative behaviors of the Right. However, it is the Left that is actually guilty of those behaviors! Sure, this could actually fall under the heading of deception. However, this particular type of deception is so commonplace with the Left, it deserves it's own heading. 

Summary
Surely, the Left uses a lot more phony moral outrage than simply the three listed. However, it is the Rifleman's observation that these three are the most commonly used tactics. What say you?


Thursday, June 28, 2018

Imitation

Some time back, The Rifleman used to teach rifle and pistol classes to a 3% group in Middle Tennessee.  Unfortunately,  there was a falling out some time back. 

Recently, the Rifleman learned that a former RSO has taught a pistol class. He used the same name for the class, and the same syllabus. 

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.  😎


Wednesday, June 27, 2018

How to Handle Illegal Immigration



A reader asks: Rifleman, what's your policy on immigration in general? What would you do about illegal immigration?

Good question.  Let's dig in...

If the Rifleman were king for a day (scary thought, huh?):

1. Build the Wall.

2. Shoot on sight, anyone trying to get over The Wall.

3. Those here already who are being detained for suspicion of illegal entry? Immediately begin their trials. If they cannot provide documentation to their legal status, they get microchipped and immediately deported.  Clear this whole mess up in 30 days. 

4. Modify American birthright citizenship. You are an American by birth, only if one of the two following cases apply:
A. Both parents are legal Americans and you are born anywhere.
B. One parent is a legal American and you are born on American soil.

5. Reduce legal immigration to no more than 100,000 per year.  Only allow from allies: UK, Australia, and Canada. The immigrant must prove that they have a talent the US needs. 

6. Install  Comprehensive Voter Reform.

7. Fine companies found hiring illegal immigrants $1,000,000 per immigrant per occurrence.  These cases will also be moved to the front of the line.  A "Three Strikes and You're Out" policy for the management and owners of said companies shall apply - if there be three or more occurrences, management who performed the hiring and owners go to jail for 25 years.

8. Illegal immigrants already in the US, who commit any additional crime get the following treatment:
A. Misdemeanor results in microchipping and deportation. 
B. Felony results in execution in no more than 30 days time. 
C. If the felony results in the rape or murder of a citizen, then the residence of the illegal immigrant shall be bulldozed to the ground at the owner's expense. 

9. Any landlord found renting to illegal immigrants shall be subject to the same penalties as an employer found hiring them in part 7 above. 



What say you?

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Standing Defenses

People practice martial arts for a variety of different reasons. One of the main reasons that most people get into the martial arts is the concept of self defense. However, not all martial arts address self-defense effectively.

Two facts to consider when speaking of self-defense. First - it is a fact that over 90% of street fights end up on the ground. 2nd - it is a fact that an equally High number of fights start standing up.

Many martial arts schools have self-defense patterns that are practiced. Well this is not bad in and of itself, the practice of such a pattern, without addressing a resisting partner, can leave the student to a false sense of security.

Furthermore, many schools practice self defense patterns against attacks that are just so rarely used. For example - adult students will spend hours upon hours practicing escapes from a wrist grab, when those are rarely used against other adults.

The following defenses are absolutely essential for any true self defense program:

1. Haymaker punch.
The Haymaker punch is the most common punch use an actual fights between two adults.

2. The headlock.
While not the most technical finishing hold, the headlock is very commonly employed. Moreover, a complete novice can grab onto somebody's head and hold on for dear life. It is essential that the self-defense practitioner know how to escape this with a takedown and while standing.

3. Boxing punches.
Somebody with training in boxing, Karate, Kung Fu, or some other stand-up striking art will have more precise punches than a mere Haymaker. A true martial art will address how to maintain distance, successfully navigate the punching range, as well as defenses for said punches.

4. Double Leg Takedown / tackle.
With the advent of MMA, as well as many people having trained in grappling arts, it is imperative to study how to defend against the double leg takedown. If your martial arts school's first line of defense against the double leg is to apply a guillotine choke, you need to look elsewhere. Sprawl, baby.

5. Guillotine defense.
If you are Learning Tree self-defense, then a big portion of that is how to Grapple with someone. This will include, among other things, the ability to take down an opponent from a body clinch, as well as using leg takedowns. Failed attempts at Double legs, single legs, and body clenches can sometimes result in the opponent grabbing onto the head in a guillotine choke. This is not a possibility, this is an eventuality. You must learn how to negate this hold.

Summary
If your martial arts school does not practice these techniques, that's okay. Just don't deceive yourself into believing that you're studying real martial arts for self defense. Defenses against these five attacks are absolutely critical. These are the most common attacks from standing when two adults are involved in a conflict.

Honorable mention to bear hugs and waist locks, as these often happen while standing.


Monday, June 25, 2018

The Rifleman's Fast

On Friday, the Rifleman completed a 7+ day fast.  The meal prior was at Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken in Memphis on Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm. The after meal was Friday, June 22 at noon, and was at Jumbo & Delicious in Hendersonville,  TN. 185 hours between feeding.

I drank a minimum of 2 Liters of water per day.  I supplemented with salt and potassium. 1 teaspoon each per day.  This kept the cramps away and kept me from feeling weak or terrible.

The purpose of the fast was prayer for my pastor, Greg Locke. The man has suffered unimaginable pain over the past 9 months. My prayer to the Lord was for Pastor Locke to be given strength and renewed purpose.

Some thoughts on fasting:

Remarks from others
People who know nothing of fasting will immediately respond with talk of starvation.  There's a big difference and they don't have a clue.

How it feels
Day 1 - hungry.
Day 2 - bad.
Day 3 - excruciating.
Days 4-7 - empty, but no longer hungry.
Mentally - very sharp. Sight, hearing, smell dramatically sharpened. 
Physically - strong.  Lean. 

Odds & ends
You realize you spent a lot of money on food, when you're not spending any money on food.
Same goes for TP.
Sitting around the dinner table with family while they are eating and you are not, helps you appreciate them even more.
Glad my belt had another notch in it.
Pants that were tight, aren't anymore.
Shirts that were tight are now loose.

Medical people's thoughts
The people with whom I spoke, who were associated with the traditional medical field (doctor, nurse, etc.), almost all warned me against doing this. All sorts of advice was thrown my way about potential pitfalls, possible ailments or symptoms, or even hazards. Not one of these people failed to mention the word starvation.

Folks, I was not in Starvation!

The people with whom I spoke, who were associated with holistic medicine - a chiropractor, and a Paleo nutritionist- all started with a simple question: "how do you feel?" Frankly Speaking, these two individuals get more and better results for their clients, than the traditional medical personnel do for their patients. Food for thought. Or, should I say, fast for thought?

Summary
It is the Rifleman's opinion that most Americans need to fast from time to time. You should try it. Of course, consult with your local drug pimp... errrr ... doctor...  first.

If it were me, I would start with a 24-hour fast.
Then, a week or two later, I would complete a 48-hour fast.
After I had done a few 48 hour fasts, then I would try a 1 week fast.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Fasting Facts 2

Several years ago, there was a man who fasted for 382 days. Some notes from the scientific write-up:

382 days = 1 year + 17 days.
Starting weight - 456 pound, end weight - 180 pounds.
He maintained his new weight for years after the experiment at 195 pounds.

He took a vitamin supplement, sodium supplements, and potassium supplements.
Otherwise, he drank only water, and non-caloric drinks.

In the final days of the fast, his blood glucose levels hovered around 30. With no apparent ill effects.
Scientists performed a number of blood glucose tolerance test on him during the fast. This, no doubt, had a negative impact on his weight loss.

From the report, diabetics who underwent similar fasting displayed better glucose tolerance afterwards.

His cholesterol levels stayed at about 230 until the 300th day of the fast.
Remember this the next time some doctor wants you to go on a Statin.
Remember this the next time some doctor wants you to stop eating high-fat foods.


Thursday, June 21, 2018

Fasting Truths

If, when the discussion of fasting comes up, someone replies using the word starvation, you know a few things are true...

1. This person has never fasted a day in their life.
2. This person does not know what they are talking about.
3. There is a good chance that this person has some sort of medical degree. Hence the reason they don't know what they are talking about.

But, The Rifleman repeats himself.


Wednesday, June 20, 2018

#Libtards Are Always Angry

#Libtard radio host has a fit of road rage and brings a tomahawk into a gun fight. He attacked a man in a car - breaking the car window with the tomahawk.  The man in the car pulled his gun and defended his life.

This #Libtard was arrested arrested for assault and vandalism. He's lucky he wasn't shot dead. 

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Libtard Logic

#Libtard woman gets married to a #Libtard male. The #Libtard male takes his wife's name. Now you see why The Rifleman won't call this one a man. 

Somehow, the #Libtard male impregnates his wife.  Perhaps she really had an alpha-fling?

They name their son Amadeus.  Yes, you read that correctly.  And her nickname for her son?
Ami.

This is what is wrong in society today.


Monday, June 18, 2018

Libtard Translations

#Libtards will say: I’m tired of seeing the things people can type out in here but would never say to another persons face. [Insert social media platform] is getting deleted.

#Libtards mean: I'm tired of seeing the truth printed out on social media. There ought to be some kind of law against this!


Friday, June 15, 2018

Fathers Day

Sunday, the day after tomorrow, is Father's Day.

Since the feminist driven American media continues to trash fathers, portraying them as helpless buffoons, the Rifleman would like to make the following counter-culture request:
Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Exodus 20:12 HCSB

Now, since mothers have already been honored (Sunday, May 13), only honor Fathers this Sunday. None of this "and honor to single moms doing both jobs" crap. They might be an only parent, but they aren't fathers. They've already had their day.

If you are a wife, there's a simple request for you, as well: Wives, submit  to your own husbands as to the Lord, for the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of the body.  Now as the church submits to Christ, so wives are to submit to their husbands in everything.
Ephesians 5:22‭-‬24 HCSB

Do not bash fathers - honor them with your love and support.
Do not belittle fathers - honor them by submitting to them and obeying.

If masculinity were truly toxic, then kids growing up without dads would presumably be better off than those who have them. But, they're not: they tend to be more depressed, aggressive & criminal. Truth is: we need more masculinity in society, not less.
- @conservmillen

Masculinity was created by God to lead and grow our society. To rebel against it is to rebel against God's plan. That's the same as rebelling directly against God.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Rifle & Pistol Quals

Every 3% group has it's own rifle and/or handgun qualification standard. Or, at least, they ought to. Here is one of the toughest around:

Pistol
Draw & fire - par of 2 seconds.  3x
Draw & double tap - par of 3 seconds.  3x
Draw & Mozambique - par of 4 seconds.  3x
Four positions (kneeling, rollover prone left & right, supine) in 15 seconds.
10 shots, 2 minutes.

Rifle
Ready up - par of 2 seconds.  3x
Ready up and double tap - par of 3 seconds.  3x
Ready up and Mozambique - par of 4 seconds. 3x
Trident.
Fundamental Marksmanship challenge.

Targets
For draw & fire, 4 positions, and ready ups is IDPA target 0 and -1 scoring areas.
Trident and 10 shots is a paper plate.
Fundamental Marksmanship challenge is 300m zero targets.

Distance
Fundamental Marksmanship challenge - 25m.
Trident - 18 yards.
7 yards for all others. 

Time
Over time = fail for all but Trident.

Scoring
Trident and Fundamental Marksmanship challenge = 50 points each.
All others = 1 point per hit.
Total of 150 points possible.

Qualifications
Marksman: 90 - 112
Sharpshooter:  113 - 134
Expert: 135 - 150


Wednesday, June 13, 2018

The Rifleman's Load Out

At church on Sunday, my friend Lefty observed to Pastor his opinion that the Rifleman was not to be messed with. Pastor joked back and remarked that I probably had handguns, an AR15, and grenades on hand. The Rifleman's reply was that I had handguns, and an AR15, but that the hand grenades were heavily regulated. Pastor remarked, "Amen!"

But this begs the question, what is the Rifleman's loadout?

Short answer is, there are two: one for recon, and one for combat. The items that are shared between these are the primary rifle (an AR15 customized for speed and accuracy), a Primary handgun (Sig P320), and a Gerber fighting knife. In the car is a bugout bag with all essentials and enough food for 3-5 days. At home, there is also a patrol pack that's a little smaller and lighter.

Recon Loadout
Chest rig from Voodoo Tactical.
4 rifle mags - standard ammo.
4 more rifle mags - precision ammo.
2 handgun mags
Flashlight
Multi tool
Blowout kit.
4 tourniquets.
Binoculars.
Notepad, pen, and sharpie.


Combat Loadout
Plate carrier, with:
At least 10 mags, standard ammunition.
Flashlight
Multi tool
Blowout kit.
4 tourniquets.
Notepad, pen, and sharpie.

Battle belt, with
Dump pouch
IFAK
2+ pistol mags.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Logic Fails And How To Deal With Them

Yesterday, the topic was using rhetoric. Today, we will examine logic. More specifically, we will discuss how the Left and the Globalists attempt to refute your logic.

Almost always, Globalists will attempt to rebuff logic with their own attempt at logic - but their logic is flawed. Most of the time, they have fallen prey to using a Logical Fallacy. Some of the more common logical fallacies used by the Globalists:
Ad Hominem Fallacy
Straw Man
Appeal to Ignorance
 False Dilemma/False Dichotomy
Circular Argument
Hasty Generalization
Red Herring
Tu Quoque Fallacy (you're to blame, too)
Causal Fallacy (false cause)
Appeal to Authority
Equivocation
Appeal to Pity

 Once the debate has devolved into a logical fallacy on behalf of the opponent, you must realize the utilization of logic is no longer an option. You may exit, or you may continue, but to continue in a persuasive manner will require the use of rhetoric.

 A great tool of rhetoric is to use a logical fallacy back at the initial offender. Don't be afraid to throw in an ad hominem or a hasty generalization. Especially if online.

Monday, June 11, 2018

To Persuade, Use Rhetoric

A reader came across this post and asked why use rhetoric and what forms to use.

Here are some examples of rhetoric devices. Some of the more common ones used in the written word include:
Allusion
Analogy
Appositive
Enumeratio
Epithet
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Parallelism
Simile
Understatement

Since rhetoric is the art of persuasive speech.
And since logic rarely persuades these days.
One would be wise to learn these and the other listed rhetorical devices. 

They are particularly useful when creating memes. 


Friday, June 8, 2018

80/20 Martial Arts

Most people are familiar with  the Pareto Principle -
... named after economist Vilfredo Pareto, specifies that 80 percent of consequences come from 20 percent of the causes, or an unequal relationship between inputs and outputs. This principle serves as a general reminder that the relationship between inputs and outputs is not balanced. The Pareto Principle is also known as the Pareto Rule or the 80/20 Rule. 

Certainly, this rule also holds true in the martial arts. 80% of all techniques used in actual combat stem from 20% of all techniques that are out there. The Rifleman also points out to his students that the 80/20 rule applies to the remaining 20%, as well.

In other words, a select group of techniques accounts for 80% of all used in combat. And the second most common group of techniques comprises 16% of all techniques used in combat. Combined, these first-tier and second-tier techniques comprise 96% of all techniques used in actual combat.

Let's take a look at a quick list of those first-tier and second-tier techniques in Jiu-Jitsu:

Takedowns
First-tier - double Leg Takedown, Single Leg Takedown.
Second-tier - body fold takedown, leg sweeps, rear takedown.

Positions
First-tier - standing, Mount, guard, side, back.
Second-tier - half guard, modified mount, headlocks, turtle.

Submissions
First-tier - RNC, Guillotine choke, triangle choke, straight arm lock, Americana, Kimura.
Second-tier - arm triangle, footlocks, cross chokes, collar chokes.

Escapes
Escapes are a slightly different animal - a good Jiu Jitsu practitioner needs to have a couple of tried-and-true escapes from each position.
Mount - hip lift escape and shrimp escape.
Side - shrimp escape and going to knees.
Back - unhooking a leg and pulling on the legs.
Headlock - frame escapes and going to knees.
Turtle - sit out, stand up, and go to guard.
Guard passing - knee slides and stacking.

Misc.
Throw in a few guard sweeps, positional stabilization, transitions, and some situational principles, and you will be well on your way to becoming a complete grappler.


Thursday, June 7, 2018

Three Laborers

Once, there were three laborers working on a project.  A man walked by and asked the first laborer what he was building.

"I'm stacking bricks," was the reply. 

The man continued on his walk, and came across the second laborer.  Again, the man asked what was being built.
"I'm building a brick wall." The second laborer said. 

The man continues on his walk and comes across a third laborer.  Yet again, the man asks what is being built. 
"I'm building a brick wall for a school. This wall will keep children safe so they can learn and play and grow. As they learn and play and grow, one day, they will lead us into the future. So I am constructing something that will make the next generation better."

There are two morals to this story:
1. Your job is as terrible, or as wonderful, as you make it. 
2. #BuildTheWall


Wednesday, June 6, 2018

How #FakeNews Works

#FakeNews is everywhere. President Trump has put on full display how false and misleading the mainstream media is. The mainstream media is not occasionally incorrect, they are false and misleading most of the time. Let's dig a little deeper as to how they do it. As a rule of thumb , the #FakeNews media uses two types of methods: speculative evidence and narrative control.

I. SPECULATIVE EVIDENCE 

A. Speculation as fact.
Many times, the #FakeNews media will speculate on a topic, and present that as factual information. Furthermore, they will knowingly articulate something in such a way as to fool the less intelligent viewers and readers. Like the old saying goes, It's not just what you say, it's also how you say it.

B. Opinion as fact
Many times, the #FakeNews media will state an opinion, and present that is fact. Just as they do with speculation, the reporter may also word their opinion as fact, in an attempt to full less intelligent viewers or readers.

C. Wishful Thinking As fact
With a reporter of #FakeNews , the bias that they have must be assumed. Many times, they will report something that they wish was the case, and present that as fact.

D. Fabrication
Many times, the #FakeNews media will completely fabricate a "fact" or event. They may publish a retraction a few days later, they may not. Even in a case of a retraction, it is a well-known fact that the initial story will get all of the press, and the retraction will get virtually no press at all. Edited to add: "unnamed sources" generally goes here  (hat tip to Lefty).


II. NARRATIVE CONTROL 

A. Rewritten Definitions
Often, the #FakeNews media will twist the meaning of a very plain word, in order to create a different "interpretation." Sometimes, they will invent words or phrases, that clearly did not exist before. ("Full semi automatic") Just like the other methods, this method is designed to distort reality.

B. False Moral Superiority
With the false moral superiority method, the #FakeNews media will hold one party to a moral standard, to which they do not hold another party. This is often called bias or partisanship. Regardless of which term you prefer, the net effect is the same, it's still #FakeNews.

C. Dismissal
Many times, the #FakeNews media will completely ignore a story. For example, as of the publication of this article, we are in the middle of Ramadan - the Moslem "holy month." There have been 118 attacks and 473 killed by Moslems so far, this Ramadan. 

Yet, there is not a single article out about it in the mainstream media. It is a well-known and documented fact that more terrorist bombings and attacks happened during Ramadan, than happen at any other time of the year. Still, no press on these killings.  You know it's #FakeNews dismissal, because usually, "if it bleeds, it leads."



Summary - The Narrative
Make no mistake, there is a running globalist narrative that is thrust upon us by the #FakeNews media. Every event will be twisted to try to support this narrative. The Narrative is why all of these other #FakeNews tactics are used.  The Narrative is behind it all. 

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Musings

A few thoughts from the Rifleman's Twitter page over the last week:

The Rifleman has never seen an episode of Roseanne. However, after all of the phony outrage from the #Libtards , I am now inclined to check it out.

Never apologize to Leftists.
Leftists view any apology as an admission of Guilt and as a sign of Weakness that needs to be exploited.

Never forget - on this day in 2013 (May 30) we learned that Billy Graham was being targeted by the IRS.
The Obama Administration was the most corrupt Administration ever.

Never take advice on how to be a Christian from an atheist... particularly on Twitter.

Never base your morals on anything the Left says.

Folks - be careful out there this weekend (Memorial Day weekend).  People are drinking heavily and letting their wives drive.  😂🤣


Monday, June 4, 2018

Jiu-Jitsu Words of Wisdom

Here's a collection of tidbits that The Rifleman teaches at his dojo:

The best way to thwart an enemy's move is to be too close or too far. He who controls the distance controls the fight.

Joint locks attack of joint in one of two methods - hyperextension or hyper torsion.

The same 10 to 15 gross motor movements get repeated a lot in jujitsu.

Always assume that your attacker will be bigger, stronger, and faster than you are. If you can beat this man, you can beat any man.

The mat doesn't lie.

There are no Advanced Techniques. There are simply more efficient ways of applying the basics.

Read the book, don't write it. (Let your opponent dictate how he wishes to be beaten.)

Don't play defense when you are in an offensive position.

When rolling with a classmate, you can either win or learn. You cannot do both.

Major in the majors. (Practice most the techniques that appear most in actual fights. Double leg takedowns, positional control, and rear naked choke are your friends - they are the most likely to be used in a fight.)

An amateur practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they cannot get it wrong.

Gun free zones are an unfortunate reality of life. However, there are no jiu jitsu free zones.. Yet.

The gi is not American clothing. However, Americans love belts, and they don't like to get other people's sweat on them.

Jiu Jitsu is the best martial art for self-defense, not because it discredits what other martial arts try to do, but because it gives other Martial Arts Credit. The Jitsu practitioner Works under the fundamental assumption that what the other martial arts do, works. We break down their strategies and techniques, discover why they work, and then use logic and science to learn how to counteract them.


Friday, June 1, 2018

Leave a Dead End Interview

From Forbes:  Ten Reasons To Get Up And Leave A Job Interview 

10. They actively insult you and/or your background.
9. You know you don’t want the job and your spidey sense is tingling (in a bad way).
8. They left you sitting in the lobby for forty minutes without an apology, and now they’ve left you sitting in the conference room, too. You’ve been there since 11:30 a.m., it’s 2:00 p.m. now, they haven’t offered you lunch and you’re starving. Take off!
7. You can already tell that you would never work in this office, or with these people, no matter how badly you might need cash.
6. It’s obvious that you’ve been scammed. The job is not a real job — it’s a “business opportunity” — or it’s nothing like the job they advertised.
5. The people who are interviewing you are pushy, rude and unintelligent. Why stick around and put up with their abuse?
4. Every message they’ve sent you since you started communicating with them has conveyed the sentiment “We are the mighty employer, and you are a lowly job applicant. Bow down to us!”

Now you’re in an interview and they’re doing the same thing — talking over you, looking past you and not giving you a chance to ask your questions. What else do you need to know before calling it quits? Stand up and say, “See ya!”
3. They have misled you or lied to you several times during the interview process — and now they’re lying to you again.
2.  It’s obvious that they’re just pumping you for free advice, and have no intention of hiring you.
1. Your trusty gut says, “Get out!”

It takes courage to leave a job interview. It’s not something to do just because you are bored or you’re not sure the job is right for you.

Leaving a job interview mid-conversation is something you do because you’ve had it. Getting up and leaving a job interview is something you do because you want to make a statement — for yourself, and no one else.

It’s your body, after all. It’s your time. It’s your brand. It’s your life!


The Rifleman has left interviews for each of the reasons stated. Naturally, there is some overlap in several of the items on the list. How about you?