RECCE ROOM

So recently, Vice President Biden indicated he feels an AR15 is too complicated for a woman to handle. He stated he feels an AR15 is "harder to handle, harder to aim..." Mr. Vice President, Here is a picture of my wife's pink AR15: Here is a picture of my wife handling the AR15 adroitly: And here is a picture of her group at 100 yards: Mr. Vice President, so what were you lying? .

The AR15 is the Patriot Rifle of Choice. That said, there are many configurations out there. Which one is right for you? Here are some considerations to help you make your build or modifications wisely: Barrel Length There are many common lengths. However, the most common are the 16" and the 20." Of the others, 14.5" (with pinned muzzle device to bring overall barrel length to 16" to meet ATF requirements) and 18" are the next most common. Simply put, a 20" barrel gives more velocity, but also weighs more. Velocity cannot be understated. Especially with a round in the 5.56 mm that depends on high velocity for maximum effectiveness. 16" barrels are lighter than the 20" counterparts, but also produce reduced velocity. Since most uses of a Patriot rifle would take place inside of 200 yards, the difference is minute. Barrel Profile Heavy barrel, pencil barrel, and government profile barrels are the most common. Of the heavy barrels, one can...

SILie, this is what you asked for. The moment you filed for divorce, you were saying that you didn't want to live in your house anymore. Crying to the judge because he orders the sale of the house doesn't change that. YOU stated you didn't want to be a stay-at-home-mom. YOU stated you didn't want to stay in the same house. YOU stated you didn't like your life the way it was. YOU stated you wanted to now be forced to either get a job or live on welfare. YOU were the one that asked for it all. Don't go crying, acting like you didn't want this. This is what happens when you file for divorce. .

Ronda Rousey won her MMA bout this past weekend. That is not surprising. What is surprising is that in 10 MMA bouts (3 amateur, 7 professional) she has won them all in the first round and all via juji gatame - the straight arm lock (or arm bar in some circles). Now, the funny thing is that there are a number of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners out there that are whining that Rousey has yet to meet a real Black Belt (I guess they forget that Rousey's first professional win came against Ediane Gomes, a BJJ black belt. Gomes' fate was the same as the others, thus far... juji gatame , first round. I have seen a number of posts by BJJ folks saying that Rousey is "sloppy" on the ground, and makes mistakes. This is true in the sense that we all make mistakes. I cannot count how many times I've seen BJJ people write things about how Rousey does juji gatame incorrectly by crossing her feet . That argument is actually getting old.  Of course, a lot of the vitriol...

SILie, this is what you asked for. When you are blubbering in court, because the judge awarded your husband another day of visitation during the week. .

I am easily amused. For one, I find odd people to be strangely fascinating to watch... for me it is similar to watching animal behavior on a nature-based TV show, or maybe even a silly animal clip from AFV. Indeed, some people are so insistent on being as strange as possible, that it is actually very humorous to me. Couple of years ago, I was teaching a Sunday School class. Among the verses covered was Romans 8:28-30. I took the opportunity to state that although many people who want to believe in predestination will point to this passage, it is an exercise in futility as the passage clearly talks about God's predestination of what (namely that Christians would be made righteous and glorified through Christ), and not whom is predestined for salvation (a concept never mentioned in the Bible). One of the people in class, who was visiting with his wife, stated that wasn't true, and further stated that was not what the verse said. I let him have his say, and then I continued wi...

Per reader request, some of my favorite funny moments on TV. Warning, might be offensive to some. In no particular order: - Whose Line is it Anyway? Clip with Richard Simmons . If you can keep a straight face through this, you weren't really watching. Really NSFW. - Carol Burnett Show Clip with the elephant story . Tim Conway is quite possibly the most hilarious ad-libber of all time. He used to take pride in getting his co-stars to laugh so much they could no longer perform. - America's Funniest Home Videos Chimp picks his rear and sniffs his finger. Fainting ensues.  Do you have any more? .

Dishevelment - the state of being untidy or disordered. A funny thing I have observed in 30+ years of the martial arts is students (children most notably) in various states of dishevelment. Understand: after a good workout, the participant's uniform will become somewhat disheveled. But that is easy to fix right up. No, I'm talking about when people show up to class a mess. As I often remind students: the point is not to show up as tacky as possible. Still, I get "surprises" from time to time. Usually, the kid has something on his gi (uniform) from a spill. Sometimes, though, it is worse... Substances I've seen on the gi : Mustard Toothpaste Soda (of all sorts) Spaghetti sauce Mud (of course) Ketchup Confetti Kool Aid (and other assorted juice-related drinks) Chocolate milk Non-spill related dishevelment: Pants untied Jacket not folded Belt not tied Gi still wet (not fully dried from the wash) Pants on inside-out Pants on backwards Pants ...

A reader asked me to do a blog post about the funniest moments in movies. Now that is a hard task! The following moments are the ones that tickled me the most. Warning - there may be offensive language or situations in these clips. Not in any particular order: - The Pink Panther When Cato attacked Clouseau . There were many instances. As a kid, my mom would watch these, and I would crack up when Clouseau was attacked by Cato. - The Avengers When Hulk smashes Loki around like a rag doll. - Tommy Boy " Fat guy in a little coat ." - Happy Gilmore When Happy Gilmore fights with Bob Barker. - Cracking Up When Jerry Lewis is having his spleen operated on and refuses anesthetic. What about your favorites? .

Quote form Oleg Volk on Facebook the other day: "Mandatory (gun) "buybacks" are not "purchases," any more than a rape victim is a "prostitute," if her rapist gives her a $20 bill when he's done." .

The people who nee d to be opposing gun control the most are Ch ristians. Guess who the government and leftist media will come after first, once everyone is disarmed? .

I did this article for a Martial Arts Periodical some time back... Author's note: I started in the martial arts at the tender age of seven in 1982. Ironically, that same year was the first time my father ever took me shooting. For many years - even past the point when I got my black belt, I considered the two activities mutually exclusive. Nothing could be further from the truth. Introduction: When most people think of a firearm in the home for self defense, a pistol or shotgun immediately comes to mind. While there is nothing wrong with either choice, the point of this article is to expound on the virtues of the rifle as a legitimate and viable self defense tool in the home. Why a rifle? Pistols are far more maneuverable, even if they are noticeably less powerful. Shotguns provide more power than a pistol, but have less risk of over-penetration than a rifle. So why use a rifle for home defense? There are several reasonable answers: - Some people might not ...

I firmly believe that we could eliminate 90%+ of divorces in America. Do away with spouse support and child support. That would change a lot of things for the better. .

Overheard in a courtroom. Situation: wife is suing for divorce. She has not worked outside the home in several years. Wife's attorney is questioning husband, who at one point had to take a second job to pay legal bills in addition to the steep alimony, child support, and mortgage (over $3500 per month combined). Husband no longer had the job. Wife's Attorney: So, isn't it true you could work some more? Husband: Before you go about obligating me to a second job, let's talk about how your client needs to get her FIRST job! .

Abortion is the murder of a child. The only semantics are when people argue about when that child is "really a person." A woman who divorces a man in order to get to his money is a whore. The only question is when the money is exchanged for the sex. Those who want gun control do not want all guns taken away. The only question is who they want to have the guns.  .

Calvinism is not Biblical Doctrine. It's a human philosophy that appeals to proud-minded individuals. Perseverance of the Saints This is a dangerous one that Calvinists believe. Make no mistake - once a person is saved, he cannot lose that salvation, nor will God change His mind about His gift of grace. However, this is no perseverance of the saint (believer). This is eternal security of the believer. Semantics? Possibly. But Calvinists are most guilty of semantics in this and other topics (coming soon). To be sure, there is nothing the saint does to retain salvation. .

I put off posting my thoughts on the 9th annual Winter Battle because I wanted to make sure my mind was calm and collected first. I also wanted to gather some information. This one was busy, and it was a bunch of interesting factors that combined to make the experience unique. The action was fantastic. The competitors all fought well. However, the tournament was not without its issues. Most issues I can overlook, as they do not drastically effect the outcome. This tournament had several factors that contributed to the results, and these must be mentioned here. Mr. Kemp, the organizer of Winter Battle, does not sanction this event through the AAU, even though the sparring is done under AAU rules. Why he does not sanction is beyond my understanding and I will not speculate - because it is irrelevant with respect to what happened. What is relevant is that the AAU, seemingly on purpose, announced a judges meeting for the same day in a nearby city (Nashville, TN). This drew away from ...

A few days ago, Ron Paul said some really stupid things. A friend saw this, as well as my statements on the issue, and asked me if the Libertarian Party is done for after these statements. My answer: No way. Not even close. Ron Paul retired for a reason. He was a man whose popularity peaked way too late. He son has a better chance of a large scale political win. Paul has long been touted as being crazy, this was just the most recent episode. Paul is not the voice of the Libertarian Party nor of the movement toward personal liberty. Besides, every day a Republican or Democrat says far worse. You don't see people flocking away from either party. .

Watched the State Of The Union address last night. Instead of a blow-by-blow, thought I'd do a summary instead. The President wants: - To increase by 29 new government programs. - To somehow not spend any more money (how with all the new programs?). - To take your guns away, but not his. - To complete taking over your healthcare, but not his own. - To control big businesses more. - To crush small businesses more. - To allow illegals an amnesty program. - To allow illegals to vote. - To raise your taxes, even though he just did that five weeks ago. - To complete the conversion of the USA to Socialism. Now, he said he wanted a lot more things, too. However, i will not list those, as they are just not realistic. For example: he said he wished to overhaul entitlement programs and reduce spending there. We all know that he has no such desire. .

A number of people have asked me this question a number of different ways. So here is my thoughts on the quintessential gun collection that every American should own. Basics: Every collection should have the following at a minimum... A) .22LR Rifle B) Shotgun C) Handgun D) Centerfire Rifle - semiautomatic, external box magazine fed Medium-level collection: I think most people would be well served to add... E) A revolver F) .22LR pistol G) Bolt action centerfire rifle Beyond these items, a more advanced collection would simply include backups to the aforementioned, as well as the gun owner's personal preference of collectibles.Here are some details on each item: A) .22LR Rifle Ruger 10/22 Marlin 60 Marlin 795 Remington 597 OK, it is hard to go wrong in this category. There are many others that would also serve well. B) Shotgun Pump or semi auto is preferable. Any action will do. 12-gauge, 20-gauge and .410-bore would be your best choices. C) Handgun Sig-...

You know when a Calvinist must lie about what you have said to begin to prove his point, then is his point truth? No. Of course not. And neither is Calvinism. .

Atheists use Calvinism to debunk Christianity. Coincidence? I think not. Good thing that Calvinism is not Christianity, nor are its principles conforming to what is taught in scripture. .

Gun control. Abortion. Welfare. Just three examples of socialist doctrine whereby an innocent person pays the price for the misdeeds of the guilty. Lets face it, the only time this concept ever worked, it took an act of God: it was when Jesus died on the cross for our sins. .

Using old-fashioned logic: If A=B and B=C, then A=C. Well, here goes: A) Liberalism is a mental disorder. B) Calvinism is the liberalism of the church. C) Calvinism is a mental disorder. .

Calvinism is to the church as liberalism is to the political realm. "Calvinism is uniquely the fons et origo of Christian liberalism," says Marilynne Robinson . I agree.  .

Liberalism is not a political opinion. Liberalism is a mental disorder, says Michael Savage. I agree. .

There is a photograph making the rounds on the internet showing President Obama shooting an over-under shotgun. It is causing quite the stir. Conservatives, Republicans, and gun-rights advocates are often going on record as critiquing the President's form. True, the photograph demonstrates clearly that if that moment was not the very first time the man had shot a gun, it was certainly one of the first times he's ever gone shooting. Liberals are screaming that Republicans who see the picture will be frightened for seeing a black man with a gun. Truth is, most Republicans, conservatives, and shooters enjoy seeing all types of minorities on the shooting range. Fact is, I'm just glad the man has actually gone shooting. I wish he would go shooting more often. I wish he would shoot an AR15. I wish he would try to preserve the tradition for his daughters.  And for the fun, here are some of the more hilarious photoshops that can be found on Facebook: ...

New series... Things That Make Liberals Wet Their Pants. (TTMLWTP) Left to Right: Target / Match AR15 AR15 with Heavy profile stainless steel match grade barrel - 20" Free float quad rail from YHM Magpul carbine stock, pistol grip, backup sight, and 20-round magazine. Hornady steel match 75-grain ammo Leupold 2.5-10x Mil Dot scope M16A4 clone Del Ton barrel and bolt SAA lower RRA match trigger 30-round magazines (x2) with M193 clone ammo AR15 20" heavy barrel from Bushmaster SAA complete lower Flat top with detachable carry handle sights 30-round magazines (x2) with M193 clone ammo .

I recently finished watching all of the episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on Netflix. Here are some thoughts: This series is certainly a dichotomy. Almost could be called the schizophrenic series of the Star Trek universe. The first three seasons were very "blah" - certainly the worst three seasons of the Star Trek universe. The fourth season showed promise. The final three seasons were the best three seasons of  all Star Trek. Captain Sisko was the best Captain of them all, except maybe Captain Archer. He was not afraid of a fight, was not overly stuffy, and certainly had his flaws. I wasn't a huge fan of the Kira Nyrese character, but she made sense in the series. The addition of Worf was timely and an excellent choice overall. Jadzia Dax was a great character. Ezri Dax was totally different, but also worthy. Quark was good comedic side relief. Odo was a great security officer. O'Brien is endearing when he is not made to suffer. Bashir was a g...

Karate is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. There is much confusion with parts of karate, reasons for the way some things were done, and true history and traditions. I'll elaborate on a lot of these in this post for the sake of clarity. As with most cultures, Okinawa had local self defense arts based around grappling ( Tegumi ) and striking ( Tode-jutsu ). The striking arts were heavily influenced over the years by the occupying forces of Japan and China. Specifically, Chinese Kung-Fu was integrated into the Tode-jutsu . In the late 1800's and early 1900's, several main traditions started in Karate. Kata Though some karate exponents will claim that some karate kata (forms) are hundreds of years old, the fact is that there is no known documentation of kata existing prior to the 1850's. Gichin Funakoshi - the man who brought karate to Japan from Okinawa - brought a number of kata to Japan. Many of these he changed, and some he created himself. Kata...

Earlier today, Ron Paul tweeted a very disrespectful statement about Chris Kyle, the US Navy SEAL sniper who sadly died this past weekend. I couldn't believe it when I heard it, so I followed Paul on Twitter, and took this screen capture on my own iPhone: I've said many times that the problem with Ron Paul was his Paulbots. I do not know if Paul himself tweets, or if he has one of his followers post for him. Either way, he just never seemed quite right. Now we have proof. As has been said, never go full retard:

There have been a string of really disturbing things associated with the martial arts world lately. I was reading a forum where a newly minted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt hanged himself. People close to the situation say he was very dedicated on the mat, but had serious issues off the mat. Not too long ago, two high ranking students of a noted BJJ Black Belt raped a girl and it was caught on security camera. For several years now, such delinquent behavior has been increasingly associated with MMA schools and participants, and it certainly bleeds over into the BJJ community - no doubt due in part to the close ties between the two sports. Some time back, I called out BJJ as being the McDojo of the 21st Century - a claim I still stand behind 100%. The one main difference is that a number of McDojos do actually teach a bit of character development. Not many BJJ schools or MMA gyms do that at all. Instead of simply calling BJJ and MMA out on their failures here, which are qu...

Not really, but that's how it turned out . In Seattle,WA, police held a "gun buyback" - offering $100 for handguns, shotguns, and rifles; and $200 for "assault weapons." Local gun enthusiasts parked near the entry points, and offered more reasonable amounts for guns they desired. Local passersby also offered amounts for desired guns, probably both from the gun enthusiasts as well as those selling. The police were offering gift certificates,the supply of  which was exhausted by 11 am, prompting those selling the guns to turn back to the enthusiasts in an attempt to make a cash trade. Funny part: at the end of the article, the quote: "Now the only question is, when will the Seattle Police department stage the next gun show?" .

To quote Jihadists: "only Americans and women use sights." So as not to "offend" our Muslim enemies, lets delve into the concept of sights. Specifically, lets talk about sights for the Patriot Rifle of Choice - the AR15 and its variants. This will not be a comparison, per se, but a simple discussion about different sights one might choose. In a broad sense, there are two types of sighting systems - irons and optics. Irons are not necessarily constructed with iron, but the concept is the same: they are metal (or plastic) and provide a rear sight and a front sight for the shooter to line up - often of the aperture variety. Optics require no "lining up;" as a rule, one simply looks through the optic and uses the reticle to indicate the point where the bullet will strike. Optics come in magnified and non-magnified varieties - and each has its advantages and drawbacks. Iron Sights The most varied of the group. On an AR15, the iron sights might be a fixe...

Quote of the day comes from a forum I was reading recently: "In the broad spectrum of bad ideas I think this would have to rate somewhere between running with scissors and sticking your pecker in the toaster." .

It looks like the NRA gave a good suggestion (armed guards at schools). In Atlanta, a mass-shooting was curtailed by just such an armed guard. .

That's what Feinsten's bill is . It is a total ban of all semiautomatic firearms. It is not about the guns, it is about the control. .

The mainstream leftist media tries to paint all of politics as either left or right. They are effective at it, as many"conservative" friends actually thought Mitt Romney was conservative!!! What troubles me with any characterization is that they can be so misleading. And this is true with the concept of progressive vs. conservative. Also known as leftist ideology vs. right wing. Throw into the mix the ideas of the Constitution party (which I will refer to as Constitutionalism) and the ideas of the Libertarian party (Libertarianism), and things really get muddy. ... ... Or do they??? Some notes: Libertarianism This includes the Libertarian party, and other parties whose platforms are mostly free of more government control. The Green party would probably find itself in the lower left side of the libertarian quadrant. From what I can tell, the Justice party would be in this quadrant - likely at the lower right corner. Constitutionalism This would include the...