The Frugal Shooter

A side by side comparison between the Marlin Camp 9 and the Kel-Tec Sub-2000 carbines from an economic, ergonomic, maintenance, and political perspective.  Also, an example of why the question, "How are you?" makes me uncomfortable. If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 68: Tale of Two Carbines

I hate being wrong.  I'd rather admit being wrong than be proven wrong.  In King Kong, they were crickets, not spiders.  Also, Kahr Arms is moving out of New York.Kahr Arms Moves to PA If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 67: I was wrong!

Various tales of armed encounters with insects and arachnids. Jim Carreyhttp://abcnewsradioonline.com/entertainment-news/jim-carrey-apologizes-to-gun-owners.htmlhttp://weaselzippers.us/2013/07/26/lincoln-memorial-vandalized-with-green-paint-jim-carrey-justifies-attack/CDChttp://cnsnews.com/news/article/cdc-study-use-firearms-self-defense-important-crime-deterrent If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 66: Arthropods

Have you ever had an inside the waistband holster that was so comfortable and versatile that you couldn't wait to get dressed in the morning just so you could put it on?  Try the Grandfather Oak Hidden Companion.  It's a Kydex holster with your choice of belt attachments.  I spoke with the inventor at length, and he pointed out the virtues of its various design features.  Yes, I was positively impressed.  I bought one and wore it for a week each with the 3 different belt attachment systems.     Here it is with the tuckable belt clip  Here's the belt loop with the snap closed     And the snap open.  This is the leather and steel J-hook I was talking about. Grandfather Oak Holstershttp://grandfatheroak.com/PTR Moves to Aynor, SChttp://www.courant.com/business/hc-prt-industries-south-carolina-20130619,0,564709.storyhttp://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130624-908210.html If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 65: Grandfather Oak Holsters

The ammo crunch is still in full force.  How can you get confident getting hits without busting your budget on ammo at the range?  Dry fire is good for when you're at home, but you have to set aside time and space for it.  I like to use visualization and a pen. Grandfather Oak Custom Carry http://grandfatheroak.com/ If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 64: Can I Hit That?

My Jimenez JA-22 refinement project went better and faster than I expected.  The next time I took it to the range after the following refinement, it gave me 100 for 100... then again the next time. Gun Use Infogramhttp://infogr.am/include/php/embedded.php?graphicID=collegepolitico_1364355518&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redstate.com%2F2013%2F04%2F04%2Fthe-only-gun-infographic-youll-ever-need%2FLaw Enforcement Against Gun Controlhttp://dailycaller.com/2013/04/10/survey-shows-law-enforcement-united-against-gun-control/ If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 63: Silk Purse Weapons of War Have No Place On Our City Streets Weapons of War Have No Place On Our City Streets  Weapons of War Have No Place On Our City Streets  Weapons of War Have No Place On Our City Streets  Weapons of War Have No Place On Our City Streets  Weapons of War Have No Place On Our City Streets ... okay... if you say so.

In celebration of the repeal of the 800 degree law, and inspired by The Gun Monkey's success in refining a RIA 1911, I decided to refine a Jimenez JA-22.  I've got my work cut out for me. jimenez detail strip http://www.bryco-jennings-jimenezarms.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=71 jimenez refinements http://concealed-carry.5u.com/index2.html If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 62: Sow's Ear

I explore flaws in and the possible misuse of NICS background checks.  Also, Biden's folly, anger management for ammo, and some links to instructive videos. Biden's Folly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0IVSGctQIg mag change http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2Upjn5DR0o anger management http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/06/florida-lawmaker-wants-anger-management-courses-for-ammunition-buyers/ BIDS vs NICS http://www.gunlaws.com/BIDS%20v.%20NICS.htm http://bidssytem.blogspot.com/ http://pagenine.typepad.com/page_nine/2013/02/background-checks-vs-gun-owner-lists.html If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 61: Background Checks

Well, here we are again.  Ammo shelves are empty, all the ARs are out of stock, and the resale price gouging is going full-bore.  I learned my lesson back in '09; didn't everybody?IGOLDhttp://igold.isra.org/SC Restaurant carryhttp://freedomoutpost.com/2013/02/restaurant-concealed-carry-passes-sc-senate-subcommittee/http://www.thestate.com/2013/02/14/2631614/sc-senate-proposal-to-allow-guns.html#storylink=misearch Bill Whittle virtual state of the unionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_T-F_zfoDqIDan Bonginohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrrsYc0O9N8 If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as... Episode 60: 2009 in 2013

I went to my first 2nd Amendment rally on Friday! The speakers were inspiring, the weather improved as the morning went on, and the crowd was hilarious!  Among the speakers were Sen. Lee Bright, Rep. Phillip Lowe, Talbert Black from Campaign for Liberty, Dr. Gene Garris (my chiropractor) and host of America's Radio Show, Harry Kibler, from SC "Rino Hunt", and Sen. Katrina Shealy. Katrina was brief but awesome. Here's a youtube of Katrina Shealy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ_t269RVw0  If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link below and save as...  Episode 59: SC Feb 8 Second Amendment Rally