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Monthly Archives: November 2011

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The next wall to be torn down

Posted on November 30, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I chatted with a couple of IPSC shooters from my home and native land this month at the Desert Classic, asking them about the chances of getting some form of concealed carry up north.  “No way”, they said, (No, they … Continue reading →

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It’s the season for giving

Posted on November 30, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I’ve never done a post about helping out and clicking on the banners or ad links on this blog, because I do this ’cause I like blogging and shooting, not to make money.  But.  I figure it’s Christmas and that … Continue reading →

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Another Goblin Bites The Dust

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ExurbanKev

Get offa ma lawn!  Phoenix police said a woman shot and killed an intruder in her backyard Monday afternoon. The 35-year-old woman saw two men in her backyard near 45th Street and Roeser Road at noon and then three hours … Continue reading →

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Shoot for shootin’s sake

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I got in a little trigger time with my brother over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, just us, a few friends and a variety of guns, the great oudoors and I realized something on the way back. I don’t like shooting … Continue reading →

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Spiking the ball

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ExurbanKev

Smith and Wesson has won a contract to supply pistols to the Belgian police.  Belgium is the home country of FN Herstal.  That’s gotta sting. More … Google+ … Continue reading →

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Threats analysis

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I’ve been thinking more about the comment I left in a post last week. There are, as I see it, two kinds of violent encounters: Predatorial and Adversarial.  The “sudden encounter” is a predator attack, be it mugger, rapist or … Continue reading →

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You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.

Posted on November 27, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I like Scottsdale Gun Club. I tried unsuccessfully to get a job there, and I had a blast a few years ago shooting full-auto and NFA guns there while the NRA was in town. I think they’ve shown other ranges … Continue reading →

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Is there a problem, officer?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I’ve been pulled over twice since I got my CCW, once for expired tags: It seems that if you give ADOT your email, they never, ever, EVER send another piece of paper to your house, ever, so you’d better give … Continue reading →

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Right tool at the right time

Posted on November 22, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I’ve been re-thinking my daily carry as of late. I usually have enough gun, but do I have of everything else?  Here’s what the police use:  Physical Presence Soft Hands Mace or Pepper Spray Hard Hands Police Baton, Taser, etc. … Continue reading →

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Slugging it out

Posted on November 21, 2011 by ExurbanKev

I’ve always thought the Mossberg .410 Persuader (how’s THAT for a name for defensive shotgun) as a good alternative to a handgun for home defence, but let’s face it, .410 shotshells are good for small game and that’s about it.  … Continue reading →

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Doing my part

Posted on November 20, 2011 by ExurbanKev

For National Ammo Day.  100 Rounds Remington 12 Gauge #7 1/2 2 Lbs Power Pistol powder 1000 CCI Small Pistol Primers.  More … Google+ … Continue reading →

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Stealth security

Posted on November 18, 2011 by ExurbanKev

A local TV station followed up a story they did on home security with a post on their Facebook wall, “How do you protect your home against burglars?”  None of your business, ABC-15.  Not that there’s anything wrong with their … Continue reading →

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