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In this installment of   "don't talk to police,"  we visit the recent arrest of Roger Stone. In similar fashion to a handful of others linked to the Trump campaign, Stone was arrested by the Mueller Witch Hunt Team for making false statements to investigators. It's the Process These arrests have all been deemed "process charges" by the real news media.  The #FakeNews asks the illogical question "what are they covering up with their lies." Of course, this question is disingenuous. The question presumes there is guilt of anything.  Suppose a line of questioning went something like this: Agent: "What color shirt did you wear on Tuesday, January 16, 2018?" Witness: "A purple shirt." Agent: "That's a lie! We have video of you wearing a purple shirt with green stripes!" In the Mueller Witch Hunt, statements as innocuous as these have been the only crimes discovered since the Trump campaign. Of cours...

Seen online: Airsoft player - "Optics are not much use in cqb you'll be looking over the bore. A cheek weld in cqb limits your peripheral vision too much." Man with some (not much) real training: "?????" AP - "To use a sight you have to have a cheek weld.  It cuts off almost half your vision. In CQB your so close it's more point and shoot than looking down your sights." In airsoft, one can easily point-shoot up close (or at a distance) because one can see the projectile mid-flight. If the shot is a miss, the airsoft player can adjust, as they can see where the projectile went.  In an actual firefight, one cannot see the projectile.  This strategy would be completely unsound.  Additionally, this methodology violates Rule #1 of safe gun handling - keep your finger off of the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to fire. Airsoft can be a helpful training tool.  However, do not go to airsoft players in ...

More of Pops' legacy - the Google map picture of his place and he is mowing the lawn in the pictures.  Haha. Classic. 

A   low IQ individual   recently tried to warn me to keep my dog inside when I was in the area. Why? "We have wolves around here now. Not coyotes - wolves!" The grey wolf was eradicated from Tennessee during the same time frame that it was eradicated from most of the rest of the US. The red wolf was it reintroduced in the Smoky  Mountains a couple of decades ago. Surely, there is debate about whether the red wolf should even be classified as a wolf. However, as recently as 2018, their numbers were estimated to be around 40 individuals - still in the Smoky Mountains. Needless to say, this Low IQ individual did not live in or near the Smoky Mountains. 

The Guard. Any serious martial artist will include the guard position as a component of their training. One needs to learn how to pass the guard, when trapped in it. One needs to learn how to use attacks such as submissions and sweeps from the guard, when applying it. And one also needs to try and how to stand up from the guard position, whether you find yourself on top or on the bottom. Some quick guard facts. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Some people in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) community will claim that BJJ developed many of the submissions and sweeps from the guard. This is completely false. Virtually all modern arm locks, chokes, leg locks, and sweeps were documented long ago in Judo. Judo is well-documented has the parent art of BJJ. Certainly, BJJ practitioners have developed a plethora of setups and transitions to the arm locks, chokes, leg locks, and sweeps - and for this reason we must give credit to the art. Judo & (Japanese) Jiu-Jitsu Credit must be given ...

The City of Mount Juliet is considering a proposal to   triple the property tax . At the heart of the matter is the city's fire department. Some questions the politicians involved cannot answer: Is the fire department only 1/3 funded? If so, then its planning was completely reckless and We The People cannot trust those who planned it to do the right thing now.  Is the fire department *just* short? If so, why triple the taxes? Anyone who would suggest such cannot be trusted to set this straight.   What is being done to reclaim the taxes that Mount Juliet residents pay to Wilson County? Wilson County does not offer fire protection to Mount Juliet, even though a portion of the property taxes paid to WilCo are earmarked for fire protection.  It would seem there may be legislative or litigative remedies here that are not being pursued.  What about the fact that since population is booming in Mount Juliet, record property taxes are being received...

The Rifleman has ventured to East TN and West TN already this year for work. Tennessee Highway Patrol and local LEO are out in force issuing citations. It would seem the quota was raised. Furthermore, the Rifleman has it on good word from LEO friends in 2 different departments that THP is "encouraging" more citations and offering incentives to some departments who write more citations. And then,   this comes out . Don't forget,  THP recently got themselves into hot water for   illegal ticket quotas .

Inspired by a thread on social media, which was titled things that don't make sense , this memory from the rifleman's childhood came up. At summer camp one year, there was a boy. He never wore underwear. Unless he was swimming. Yes, you read that correctly, he only wore underwear when he was swimming. And yes, his swim trunks had the mesh lining on the inside. I still cannot figure this out.

Some of the Twitter commentary on this tweet is very humorous. It seems that the #LibNuts thought that McCall would be better positioned bring the Democrats more wins in future elections in the state of Tennessee. Both Mancini and McCall are far left agitators. Democrats are certainly a minority in Tennessee. However, far-left Democrats are the minority of that Minority. Most Tennessee Democrats that I have met would fall into the category of Blue Dog Democrats. Much more moderate then the Socialist shills that we see online so very often. If one of the #LibNuts happens across this blog post, and wishes to debate how far left each candidate is, then I would say this. On a scale of 0 to 100, in terms of how socialist they are, there's not much difference between a 99 and a 97. Socialism is certainly not a predominant Tennessee value, even for most Democrats, as well.

Yesterday's blog post about a baby boomer General got The Rifleman to thinking. Technically, the General was not a baby boomer . Born in 1942, that technically qualifies as being part of the silent generation. Most sources attribute the silent generation as being born between the mid-1920s and the mid-1940s. Baby Boomers are generally considered those born from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s. But variation is natural, especially around the edges of the generation marker. This is particularly true of the General who was discussed in yesterday's blog post. People like this are why the Baby Boomers have been called  the worst generation alive . The term, baby boomer, came from the number of babies that were born due to the returning soldiers from World War II. Technically, Pops fits this bill, as he was born due to the return of my grandfather from WWII. My grandfather returned to the States in 1942, and Pops was born in early 1943. However, Pops' mentality was much more...

This from Twitter.  But this #LibNut later claims: Opposing statements, to be sure.  Clearly, an understanding of small arms is not required to become a General. Nevertheless, the General doubles down (Law 2): In case you haven't researched, this idiot was actually in the infantry.  Of course, infantry service does not automatically mean the person can actually shoot, knows much of anything about guns, has a lick of sense, or any intelligence.  Just like anybody else, infantry vets can be good, bad, and in-between. And just in case you needed any additional proof as to his lack of intelligence: 'Nuff said. Naturally, the General here is a   Baby Boomer . Maybe that Agent Orange in 'Nam stripped him of all traces of testosterone. 

In a not-very-surprising move, Senator Diane Feinstein and several others have introduced an "assault weapons ban."   Link to her article.   I, for one, take great offense every time these #LibNuts call my AR15s "military grade." Such an insult! I've built these rifles to perform far better than military grade rifles!!!

With regards to   this author , the Rifleman has noted an interesting trend.  When the author in question first developed a #ManCrush on Pastor Locke, the results were as expected: 8 articles in the span of a month.  Locke rebuffed him, and the author was silent for a while.  Four weeks later (remember that number), the author started up again. Six articles in the next month.   Again he was rebuffed.  Then, eight weeks later (two four-week periods) came another article.  Then, in approximately four, eight, or twelve week intervals (give or take a couple of days) more articles are written, with just a couple of exceptions.   Gee,   what happens  in four week intervals? To be fair, this did not explain it.   Then, the Rifleman remembered that the author in question is   a Gamma . We all know that Gammas   act like women . So what female event happens about   every four weeks . That explains a lot....

Seen on social media: "If you spend a ton of money on firearms, accessories but dont invest any money into training/professional instruction you are shoving money up a [hogs] ass. At that point the weapon is just a talisman.  You can't buy skill. Idpa or competition isnt training. It does not take the place of learning to function under stress. The guy intent on beating you to death to steal your car [doesnt] give a shit about your power factor or trophies. There is a difference between fighting with a gun and playing with a gun. Get training.  Could save your life one day." << Same guy wanted to take a fighting pistol class with a single action .44 Magnum revolver, instead of his GLOCK. >> Here is the Rifleman's take on the statement: Taking a training class is good, for sure.  What is left out of the statement is that training class is where you learn the skill, practice is where you hone the skill. And competition is an excellent ...

Pops would have said that this bathroom is "bisexual."

Elizabeth Warren: Over 7,000 people in Massachusetts have been sent home or are working without pay during the #TrumpShutdown. Until @realDonaldTrump re-opens the government, I'm donating my salary to @HIASrefugees, a nonprofit that helps refugees and makes our country stronger in the process. Rifleman: Literally fights for refugees, but not American citizens. --- Pelosi: "walls are immoral." Also Pelosi: has a Wall around her house. --- The problem in a nutshell: The Right speaks in English. The Left listens in Dumbass. --- Rashida Tliab: "Impeach the motherfucker!" Rifleman: "Impeach the goat-fucker!" --- PETA: Present your best argument for eating bacon. Rifleman: 1. Delicious 2. Nutritious 3. Pisses off Moslems. Had some today on my burger.   #CarnivoreDiet --- If Elizabeth "Pocahontas" Warren secures 1/1024 of the popular vote she is going to declare herself President. --- Once you figure out that the other side r...

Folks, training with a competent instructor is a must.   Seen on social media - Fudd  pretend Patriot: << long rant on gun trainers who aren't military and who award patches based on skill demonstration. >> Also Fudd pretend Patriot: "Zero that .308 at 4" high at 100 and you'll be on the money at 400." Note: this statement is demonstrably false. A 400-yard zero on just about any .308 round and barrel length combination is going to impact roughly 7" high at 100 yards.  If one zeroed 4" high at 100, this is approximately a 300 yard zero for most .308 loads. This will impact over a foot low at 400 yards.  Not quite "on the money."

  This video  is hilarious.  Boobs are important. 

Since writing   this article , I have been following the blog and Facebook page of The Transformed Wife fairly closely. One thing that is always funny is the people that disagree fundamentally with the material taught. ** I've said it before and I'll say it again: I do not follow things I do not agree with. ** Those who do and frequently comment do so strictly for the negative attention that comes with being a  griefer . Almost universally,  these are people who do not contribute to society, and they know they are worthless. Among the more common themes of these griefers, and responses to them, are: "I won't show my husband respect until he does XYZ." Reply - the Bible is a handbook on how to live, not on how to change others to fit what you think they ought to be. Fix yourself, and do so by Biblical standards. The Transformed Wife is guidance on how to do that if you are a wife, or wish to become one. "I do [exactly opposite of what you just sugge...

Mitt Romney's article in the Washington Post and appearing on CNN confirms his total commitment to #cuckservative ideology.  The mindset of losing. Heartiste on Romney . Lefty on Romney . Found online: The Rifleman's take on Romney? Top #cuckservatives of the Senate for the past 30 years: January 3, 1987 - August 25, 2018 John McCain August 25, 2018 - January 3, 2019 Jeff Flake January 4, 2019 - ??? Mitt Romney

In a Marksmanship class once, one particular student was wearing his full hero gear rig. Similar to the picture above. Since the focus of the class was on marksmanship, and not tactics, The Rifleman advised him to remove the rig, so he could shoot better. His reply - "I want to train like I fight." My reply - "Understandable. Just realize that until you get the basics of Marksmanship down, all of this gear is going to get in the way. I advise you take it all off so that you can isolate any Marksmanship errors." He politely refused the advice. Not surprisingly, he did not shoot expert that time. Then, at another clinic, he came to shoot for score again, and he had surprisingly removed all of the hero gear rig. Not surprisingly, with just him and his rifle, he shot expert. When you are paying an instructor for their advice, it is only logical to heed said advice.

The   Family Alpha  has some advice on the upcoming election for men living in a house divided.  The Rifleman is reminded of an   individual  with whom he interacted a couple of years ago.  On social media, she asked: "What would you do if your significant other voted for Hillary." Rifleman: I would divorce her immediately." Of course, the logic used was that a house divided cannot stand.  The individual in question suggested that I didn't really mean it, and if I did then I was being too severe.  The Family Alpha's blog post lists out why my decision is both true and necessary.  Care Bear voted for Cruz in the primary.  Hell, I almost did, myself. That, though is a simple difference of opinion.  Wanting to radically change our country and society to the detriment of oneself and those like you is not just a difference of opinion, it is suicide.