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For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! The 300 Winchester Magnum (300 Win Mag) and 308 Winchester (308 Win) are the two most successful 30-caliber big game hunting and long-distance shooting rifle cartridges in the world. Although they both shoot the same diameter bullets, the 300 Win Mag and the 308 Winchester each have their distinct advantages when it comes to cartridge selection. We're going to take a detailed look at the history, ballistics, and performance of these two long-range rifle cartridges so you can make a more informed decision on which precision or hunting rifle you will add to your gun safe next. There's no denying the longevity of the 308 Winchester. It is perhaps the quintessential 30-caliber hunting round only challenged by the 30-06 Springfield. However, the 300 Win Mag has been making waves in the shooting community for quite some time and is slowly becoming the long range rifle cartridge of choice for military, law enforcement, and civilian precision shooters. #308 #300winmag #308win

Today Dave and Sam discuss the disarmament of the Native Americans by the U.S. government and the massacre at Wounded Knee. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/wounded-knee-massacre-native-american-gun-confiscation-forgotten-history For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Parler: https://parler.com/profile/SamJacobs1776/posts And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. The Battle at Wounded Knee is a significant battle in American history, as it put an end to the Indian Wars and is marked as the last official defeat of the Native Americans. But what’s not taught in history lessons is that Wounded Knee was one of the first federally backed gun confiscations in the history of the United States, and it ended in the massacre of nearly 300 unarmed people. During the late 19th century, American Indians were allowed to purchase and carry firearms, just as white men were. The colonial gun laws did not bar Native Americans from possessing firearms, yet that natural right was violated by government forces at Wounded Knee. And once the guns were confiscated, the battle ensued. When we look at the issues surrounding gun confiscation, Wounded Knee gives us an example of the devastation that an unarmed people can experience at the hands of their own government. This battle serves as a reminder to fight against gun confiscation and the gun control legislation that can lead to it. You can read the full article “The Wounded Knee Massacre: The Forgotten History of the Native American Gun Confiscation” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - The Wounded Knee Massacre: The Forgotten History of the Native American Gun Confiscation: https://ammo.com/articles/wounded-knee-massacre-native-american-gun-confiscation-forgotten-history - Democide: Understanding the State’s Monopoly on Violence and the Second Amendment: https://ammo.com/articles/democide-hitler-stalin-mao-state-violence-guide - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #WoundedKnee #History

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to the most iconic rifle cartridges developed by the U.S. Military that defined two generations, no one can debate that the 30-06 Springfield and the 308 Winchester are at the top of the list. Not only have these two rifle cartridges served our troops faithfully overseas, but they are also two of the most popular hunting cartridges across North America and around the globe. The debate over which cartridge is superior has been raging ever since the 308 usurped the service rifle throne in 1954 and has been a constant source of “friendly discussion” around internet forums, whitetail camps, and the National Matches ever since. Does this debate REALLY need to happen? Let's take a look at the history, ballistics, and applications of both rifle cartridges to help you decide which one is best for you. The 30-06 Springfield is slightly more powerful as it has a larger powder charge but modern propellants really bridged the gap between these two iconic 30-caliber cartridges. Both are excellent choices for hunting though the 30-06 does allow for the use of 200 gr bullets while the 308 tops out around 180 gr. This is only important if you're hunting very large game like moose and comes at the cost of higher recoil for the 30-06. For competitive shooting, the 308 wins hands down unless you're doing service rifle competition at Camp Perry or your local across the course competition. The efficiency and lower recoil of the 308 cannot compare to the 30-06 and you'll rarely see a 30-06 at the 1,000 yard firing line. Although the 30-06 is still one of the most popular hunting rounds ever made, the 308 has a lot of positives around it that cannot be denied. #308 #3006 #308vs300

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! For several reasons, the 357 SIG vs 9mm debate is not often thought of, even though the 357 SIG has some of the most devout supporters in the shooting community. Designed to replicate the ballistics of the venerable 357 Magnum, the 357 SIG has a small following inside the law enforcement community and government agencies such as the United States Secret Service (USSS) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS, a.k.a. the Texas Rangers). The key word here is “small." Proponents of the 357 SIG will point to its higher muzzle velocity, muzzle energy, and stopping power as the primary reasons for selecting the 357 SIG as your self-defense ammo. But is the 357 SIG truly a “man stopper” as many of its loyal fanbase claim, or is this simply confirmation bias due to the belief that shooters can carry a 357 Mag in a semi-auto handgun? On the other hand, does less recoil, higher magazine capacity, and the ability to land quicker follow-up shots make the 9mm the ideal defense round? Or is the 9mm just an oversized mouse cartridge? For most shooters, this debate is already solved as the 9mm is one of the most popular handgun rounds in existence. Most law enforcement agencies have made the switch back to 9mm Luger as shot placement and rapid follow-up shots seem to be the determining factor in walking away from a self-defense situation. Furthermore, virtually every handgun on the market has a 9mm option whereas you have to look a bit harder to find a 357 SIG. Ammo cost and availability is also a consideration, as it's very easy to find 9mm where as 357 SIG is a bit more boutique. However, proponents of the 357 SIG are some of the most devout followers in the 2A community and they cling to their bottleneck handgun round for dear life. Spouting words like stopping power, Walker Texas Ranger, and penetration in their retorts to magazine capacity, ammo availability, and low recoil. #9mm #357sig #9mmluger

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! The 300 AAC Blackout and 308 Winchester are both 30-caliber rifle cartridges that shoot a .308” diameter bullet. However, this is where the similarities end as both cartridges have a different intended purpose. In this caliber comparison article, we are going to take a detailed look at both the 300 AAC Blackout and the 308 Winchester. Unlike previous articles, I won’t “crown a winner” because the difference between 308 vs 300 Blackout is comparing apples to oranges. Instead, we will take a deeper look into what the intended purpose of each rifle cartridge is and how having versatility within a caliber is a good thing for you and the 2A community in general. Both cartridges have seen widespread success in their relative areas of expertise. The 308 is an excellent long range cartridge that is also extremely efficient at claiming large game. While the 300 Blackout is one of the most successful new cartridge to be adapted to the AR-15 platform. The 300 Blackout allows shooters to seamlessly switch between supersonic and subsonic loads with the flip of a magazine. Furthermore, it has been optimized for use in an SBR with a suppressor and with subsonic loads can achieve complete hearing safe levels. The 308 is a tried and true caliber that has survived the test of time and taken every large game animal in North America. It is a favored cartridge of hunters and long distance shooters.

If you’d like to poke the bear on any online hunting forum, all that’s needed is to proclaim that “243 Win is best!” Or conversely, “308 Win is best!” And then sit back and watch the fireworks. When it comes to medium to large game hunting, two rifle cartridges stand out from the rest, 308 Winchester and 243 Winchester. These two rifle cartridges offer a wide variety of ammo to meet your needs for varmint hunting. From Pronghorn to prairie dogs to antelope to Whitetail deer, no varmint is safe from the 243 Winchester or the 308. There’s no denying that both cartridges are excellent at effectively and ethically harvesting medium to large game animals, but which one truly is better? Both cartridges are effective at long range and have enough muzzle energy to take down a mule deer at 400 yards. But which cartridge will suit your needs best for your next hunting rifle? The 242 has long been considered an excellent choice for whitetail and smaller game, but nothing much larger than that. Whereas the 308 can take down elk and probably a moose with proper loads and shot placement. However, the 308 has considerably more recoil and the question comes: is it worth it? Many shooters prefer the added power of the 308 as it can fire heavier bullets and take down large game as well as medium to small game. This gives the 308 a broad range of versatility that is difficult to match with any other cartridge. However, the 308 is often considered a bit too much bullet for varmint hunting and this is where the 243 does very well. Picking the right cartridge here mostly consists around which game animals you want to hunt most. Read the full article here: https://ammo.com/comparison/243-vs-308 #243 #308 #243vs308

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Many shooters will assert there is no difference between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO and that you can safely fire both from the same rifle. Others will contest that assertion, “The two ammo types are different!” But which one is right? Who is correct? Although the external dimensions of the cartridge case for .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO are identical, the chamber dimensions are different with the 5.56 NATO chamber having a 0.125” longer leade (the distance between the case mouth and the barrel rifling). In addition to the leade difference, 5.56 NATO ammo is loaded for higher pressure based on the NATO cartridge specifications. Therefore, 5.56mm NATO ammo should NOT be loaded into a .223 Remington chamber as it will cause higher chamber pressures during firing. This higher pressure can damage the shooter, rifle, or both. However, shooting .223 Rem in a 5.56mm NATO chamber is perfectly safe, though some performance will be sacrificed due to the leade difference. Most AR-15 owners will just opt for a 5.56 NATO chamber and shoot whatever they can get their hands on and forget about the difference, and this is ok. The 5.56 chamber can handle all the pressure a 223 or 556 round can throw at it. However, some older AR-15 rifles will be chambered in 223 Remington, and this is where problems can arise. As 223 and 556 are dimensionally identical, it's important to make sure you know what you're shooting before you load up your mags. #556 #223 #223vs556

Today Dave and Sam are discussing the rock legend, Ted Nugent, in honor of his upcoming birthday. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/ted-nugent-conservative-rock-and-roller-gun-advocate-forgotten-history For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Parler: https://parler.com/profile/SamJacobs1776/posts And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. The list of conservative rock-and-rollers is pretty short. But even if you were only going to have just one, Ted Nugent would do the trick. The Nuge. Uncle Ted. Great Gonzo. The Motor City Madman. Ted Nugent goes by many names, but he was born with the unassuming moniker Theodore Anthony Nugent in 1948, the third of four kids in Redford, MI. Part of a military family, Nugent’s father was a career sergeant in the army. For his part, though, Nugent was of draft age during the Vietnam War, he flunked his physical and was declared unfit for military service. Today, however, he is a member of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Felony Task Force. Nugent began his rock-and-roll career with the Amboy Dukes, one of the premiere psychedelic rock bands of the era. They replaced the equally legendary Shadows of Knight as the house band at The Cellar, a teen rock club in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, IL. Their breakout hit was “Journey to the Center of the Mind,” a song that is clearly about LSD use – but not to Uncle Ted, who is one of the most notoriously sober rockers in history. In fact, he was cited by Minor Threat’s Ian MacKaye, and others of the early hardcore scene, as one of the biggest inspirations for the straight-edge movement. Indeed, The Nuge claims and proudly owns his role as the inspiration for this movement. In a VICE interview he said that he will work with anyone who is anywhere on the political spectrum (citing Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello as both a friend and a collaborator), but that he’s reticent to work with anyone who does drugs of any kind because he believes that it robs them of focus. You can read the full article “Ted Nugent: The Forgotten History of the Conservative Rock-and-Roller and Gun Advocate” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Ted Nugent: The Forgotten History of the Conservative Rock-and-Roller and Gun Advocate: https://ammo.com/articles/ted-nugent-conservative-rock-and-roller-gun-advocate-forgotten-history - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #TedNugent #RockandRoll

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Many big game hunters and long range shooters have battled over which rifle cartridge to buy for their next hunting rifle. More often than not, the 338 Lapua Magnum and 308 Winchester come up in the discussion. So, if you like long range shooting, and I really mean LONG range, then it’s high time we pulled the trigger on these two sniper rifle staples. Although the general consensus from most hunters is "Just buy a 308", there are some times where the 338 Lapua Magnum is an effective choice for cartridge selection. Certain African big game hunts require the high penetration and kinetic energy that the 338 offers, while the 308 is simply not enough. Cape Buffalo, Elephant, and rhinos are some of the African big game that would be appropriate for the 338. However, if you aren't going on African safari, is a 338 Lapua needed? If you want it, then go for it, but most shooters lack the skills, training, and range to practice with such a monster of a cartridge. Although there's not much cooler than traipsing into your local shooting match with a 338 Lapua Magnum in your cart, most shooters don't need the added costs and training needed to handle such a round when a 308 can do the job just fine. For 90+% of our listeners, the 308 will be enough bullet for you. But for those few percentages that truly need more, then the 338 is ready to make short work of your long range targets. Read the full article here: https://ammo.com/comparison/338-lapua-vs-308 #338Lapua #308 #338vs308

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave talk about the wildcatter, Charles Newton. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/charles-newton-wildcatter-created-22-savage-250-savage-forgotten-history For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Wildcatters are a specific subset of firearms enthusiasts – nerds among nerds, if you will. And their king is Charles Newton. Newton was an attorney whose wildcatting was a hobby, not a career. However, his work in the world of wildcatting resulted in what is a sort of crowning achievement for a wildcatter: A company took up one of his creations, the .22 Savage Hi-Power, which Savage Arms began making officially in 1912. Soon after this, Savage began manufacturing the .250-3000 Savage (also known as the 250 Savage). The 22 Savage boasted a high velocity for the time it was developed, which in turn led to a shocking display of power. Its killing power was seen as nothing short of miraculous for larger prey with relatively soft skin, such as tigers – this was the golden era of big-game hunting and the African safari. Reverend H. R. Caldwell brought notoriety to the round by using it to bag 400-pound tigers in China. This was exploited to great effect in the early advertising for the round. You can read the full article “Charles Newton: The Forgotten History of the Wildcatter Who Created the .22 and .250 Savage” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Charles Newton: The Forgotten History of the Wildcatter Who Created the .22 and .250 Savage: https://ammo.com/articles/charles-newton-wildcatter-created-22-savage-250-savage-forgotten-history - Elmer Keith: The Forgotten History of the Firearms Author and Father of Big Bore Handgunning: https://ammo.com/articles/elmer-keith-firearms-author-father-of-big-bore-handgunning-history - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! 7mm-08 vs .308 is an interesting cartridge comparison for long range shooters. If you are looking for a great cartridge for your next hunting rifle, then you need not look further than the 308 Winchester and the 7mm-08 Remington. One was forged for battle, and the other was designed with long range shooting in mind. Is one cartridge superior to the other? When it comes to this caliber comparison, we are essentially splitting hairs between these two rifle cartridges. However, the 7mm-08 Remington and the 308 Winchester are both potent hunting and long-range shooting cartridges and we will take a look at the history, ballistics, and defining characteristics of both. Remington loves their wildcat cartridges and the 7mm-08 does not disappoint. Although superior to the 308 in terms of ballistics, is it really enough? Does a 7mm bullet with its added penetration really facilitate the need to ditch the tried and true 308 for a new rifle. Many hunters swear by the 7mm-08 and will not hear a word about any other cartridge. Though this feels a bit like confirmation bias to me as the 308 has been a force to be reckoned with in the hunting community since its release. In our Ammo Guides Podcast, Chris and Dave take a deep dive on the 7mm-08 vs 308 debate and give you their thoughts on these two excellent hunting cartridges. #308 #7mm08 #7mm08vs308

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to long range shooting, two calibers that cannot be ignored are the6.5 Creedmoorand the venerable308 Winchester. Although the308 Winchester(7.62 NATO) has been a staple in the long-range target shooting community since its inception over 60 years ago, the 6.5 Creedmoor simply outperforms the 308 Winchester in almost every category when shooting out past 500 yards. The 6.5 Creedmoor was the brainchild of legendary rifle competitor Dennis DeMille and the chief ballistician at Hornady Ammunition, Dave Emary. After having issues with the wildcat 6XC cartridge in competition, DeMille came up with a wish list of characteristics he wanted in a long-range cartridge and Emary delivered the 6.5 Creedmoor. The 6.5 Creedmoor is named after the legendary Creedmoor range in New York where the first National Matches were held. Although not an immediate success, the 6.5 Creedmoor has be quickly gaining a following in the long range shooting community and USSOCOM is considering the round for its snipers. #65Creedmoorvs308 #65Creedmoor #308

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to the scholarly debate about the iconic rifle cartridges of the Cold War, the 7.62x51mm NATO (308 Winchester) and the 7.62x39 Soviet are always omnipresent in the discussion. One became a staple NATO round and the most prevalent big game hunting cartridge in North America, while the other became a symbol of pure, unadulterated ruggedness and dependability. Both are excellent cartridges and will serve you faithfully, but which is the better choice will depend mostly on your intended purpose. The 7.62x39 is a Russian designed cartridge that is most famously chambered in the AK-47. Having seen conflict on multiple continents, the 7.62x39 has cemented its legacy as one of the most innovative intermediate rifle cartridges of the 20th century. It is extremely popular today in the AK-47 and SKS platforms and has seen some integration into the AR-15 as well. Hunting with 7.62x39 has become more popular as well since the terminal ballistics of the round are similar to that of the 30-30. The 308 Winchester is America's 30-caliber cartridge. Developed after the Korean War, the 308 Win draws its lineage from the 30-06 Springfield that carried us through two World Wars and Korea. Although the 308 Winchester closely mimics the ballistics of the 30-06, it was quickly discovered that the 308 was too big for a frontline battle cartridge and was eventually replaced by the 223 Remington/5.56 NATO. However, the 308 still remains one of the quintessential long range cartridges and has won multiple shooting matches and is one of the most versatile hunting cartridges available on the market today. #762x39vs308 #762x39 #308

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam talk about the forgotten history of Belle Starr, an infamous outlaw. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/belle-starr-american-outlaw-bandit-queen-untold-story For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite historic icons shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Basically everyone has heard of Jesse James. Slightly more obscure is Belle Starr, an outlaw from the same Wild West era, albeit one without the name recognition of James and his gang, with whom she had some ties. In her time she was known as the Bandit Queen and the Petticoat Terror of the Plains. Perhaps most interestingly of all, she was murdered and her murder remains officially unsolved to this day. Her birth name was Myra Maybelle Shirley (her family mostly knew her as “May”) and she hailed from Carthage, Missouri. Although a prosperous farmer in the region, her father was considered the black sheep of his prominent, old-stock Virginia family. In fact, her father had been divorced twice when she came along, scandalous at the time. Starr was the daughter of his third wife, who had family ties to the Hatfields of the famous Hatfield-McCoy feud. You can read the full article “Belle Starr: The Untold Story of the American Outlaw Known as the Bandit Queen” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Belle Starr: The Untold Story of the American Outlaw Known as the Bandit Queen: https://ammo.com/articles/belle-starr-american-outlaw-bandit-queen-untold-story - The American Old West: How Hollywood Made It “Wild” to Make Money & Advance Gun Control: https://ammo.com/articles/american-old-west-hollywood-wild-west-money-gun-control - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to the debate about what the best big game hunting cartridge is, the 270 Winchester and 308 Winchester are always in the middle of the discussion. Both the 270 Win and the 308 Win offer exceptional long range ballistic performance and have claimed countless game animals across North America and the world for decades. These spectacular hunting rounds have a track record about a mile long, but which one is going to be better for bagging that trophy whitetail, mule deer, or pronghorn antelope this hunting season? In this caliber comparison, we are going to break down the history, ballistics, and pros/cons of each cartridge to help you understand whether you should purchase a 308 Win or a 270 Win for your new hunting rifle. The 308 Winchester is America's long range cartridge and has served in the military, law enforcement, and hunters for decades. It is a strong, short action cartridge that captures the terminal ballistics of the 30-06 Springfield into a smaller cartridge. Although it is falling out of favor in the long range shooting community, the 308 Win is still a formidable hunting cartridge that will not go away anytime soon. The 270 Winchester is one of those calibers that you don't think of when you start comparing hunting cartridges. However, thanks to Field & Stream author Jack O'Connor, the 270 Win has become much more prevalent in hunting circles. O'Connor took the 270 on safari in Africa and was extremely successful with it, despite it being smaller than a 308 Win or 30-06. The 270 Winchester takes a page from the Mauser playbook and utilizes a smaller, more aerodynamic projectile moving at a higher muzzle velocity to increase penetration and terminal ballistics. Both rounds are incredibly capable, but which one is best? Watch the video and find out! #270vs308 #270 #308

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss the history of education in the United States. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/history-of-private-schools-public-schools-american-education-political-battleground For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarianism shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Public schools are so ubiquitous and ingrained in American culture that one could easily be forgiven for thinking that we, as a nation, have always had them. However, public schools are a relatively recent invention. Federal funding for public schools is a recent anomaly, dating back to the days of President Jimmy Carter. His successor, President Ronald Reagan, famously tried to dismantle the Department of Education to no avail. Public schools being an arm of the state are indoctrination centers. This becomes increasingly true as basic skills such as the old “three Rs” of “reading, writing and ‘rithmatic” are jettisoned in favor of climate change, critical race theory and gender ideology – all of which are now part and parcel of a public education in the United States. As if this weren’t troubling enough, public schools are largely funded by property taxes on housing. These taxes, which are paid generally on a bi-annual basis, are confiscated from people whose children do not even attend public schools. What’s more, these taxes require people to effectively pay rent on owned property under penalty of losing their homes. We do not have to look far for an alternative to the world of public schools. Throughout most of American history, education has been the purview of parents, the church, and other private institutions. The rise of public education in the United States is a story of violence and coercion that is largely hidden from the public record. After reading this, you will never view public schools in the same light ever again. You can read the full article “The History of Private Schools: How American Education Became a Political Battleground” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - The History of Private Schools: How American Education Became a Political Battleground: https://ammo.com/articles/history-of-private-schools-public-schools-american-education-political-battleground - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to picking a handgun cartridge for your carry gun or for home defense, you can’t go wrong with the 40 Smith & Wesson (S&W) or the 45 ACP. Both cartridges have faithfully served shooters for decades. The 45 ACP cut its teeth in the trenches of WWI and served the U.S. Military faithfully all the way through Vietnam. On the other hand, the 40 S&W was baptized by fire in the concrete jungle by law enforcement officers (LEO), the FBI, and CCW permit holders starting in the 90’s all the way up to the present day. However, many shooters find themselves in a dilemma when they decide to purchase a new semi-auto pistol: Which one is better?40 S&W or 45 ACP? There's a lot of hype and myth surrounding both of these handgun cartridges. The 45 ACP served the US military for many years with its counterpart, the 1911, while the 40 S&W was born out of necessity for a more powerful handgun round for law enforcement officers (LEOs). In this ammo comparison, Chris and Dave will separate fact from fiction as they discuss the pros and cons of America's cartridge, the 45 ACP, and the compromise caliber, the 40 S&W. To read a more in-depth comparison, check out the full article here: https://ammo.com/comparison/40-vs-45 #40vs45 #45acp #40cal

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! The .308 Winchester (.308 Win) and 5.56 NATO rounds are two of the most popular centerfire rifle cartridges in the United States and across North America. Both cartridges are battle-proven and currently in service with the U.S. Military and its NATO allies. The 308 vs 556 debate has been raging between civilian marksmen, law enforcement, and military shooters for well over 60 years and it is unlikely that we will be able to crown a victor in the context of this video. However, when selecting a caliber for your new firearm, it's always a good practice to understand the ins and outs of each so you can make the best selection for you. 5.56 NATO is one of the most prevalent centerfire cartridges in the US as it is the primary chambering for the AR-15 sporting rifle. The 5.56 (or 223 Rem) replaced the 308 as the United States' primary battle cartridge during Vietnam, and despite some teething issues, is still standard issue for all GI's. The M16 and M4 have proven themselves time and time again as a capable front line battle rifle. 308 Winchester (or 308 Win) has made quite the name for itself in hunting and precision rifle circles. Being the de facto replacement for the stalwart 30-06 Springfield has cemented itself as an incredibly capable rifle cartridge with some big shoes to fill. However, the 308 has proven itself time and time again in the woods, in competition, and on the streets. Both rounds are extremely accurate, reliable, and powerful. But which is going to work best for you? In our brand new series here on the channel, Dave and Chris will compare and contrast these two classic military and civilian cartridges so you know which is best for your next rifle or handgun. Learn more about 308 vs 5.56 and visit us here: https://ammo.com/comparison/308-vs-556 #308vs556 #308 #556

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss the Korean Americans that defended their businesses during the 1992 LA riots. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/roof-koreans-civilians-defended-koreatown-racist-violence-la-riots-1992 For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. The riots of the spring of 2020 are far from without precedent in the United States. Indeed, they seem to happen once a generation at least. The 1992 Los Angeles Riots are such an example of these “generational riots.” And while most people know about the riots, less known – though quite well known at the time – were the phenomenon of the so-called “Roof Koreans.” The Roof Koreans were spontaneous self-defense forces organized by the Korean community of Los Angeles, primarily centered in Koreatown, in response to violent and frequently racist attacks on their communities and businesses by primarily black looters and rioters during the Los Angeles Riots of 1992. Despite their best efforts, over 2,200 Korean-owned businesses were looted or burned to the ground during the riots. It is chilling to imagine how many would have suffered the same fate had the Koreans not been armed. Standing on the rooftops of Koreatown shops they and their families owned, clad not in body armor or tactical gear, but instead dressed like someone’s nerdy dad, often smoking cigarettes, but always on alert, the Roof Koreans provide a stirring example of how free Americans of all races can defend their own communities without relying upon outside help. The Koreans of Los Angeles were the ultimate marginalized minority group. They were subject to discrimination and often victimized by the black community of the city. Due to language barriers and other factors, they lacked the political clout of other minority groups, such as the large Mexican community of Los Angeles County. This in spite of their clear economic success in the city beginning in the 1970s and 80s. The reasons for the tensions between the Korean and black communities of Los Angeles pre-dates the riots, which were largely just the match that ignited the powder keg that had been this region of Los Angeles for years. To understand what happened in Koreatown in 1992, it is necessary to understand much more than simply the Rodney King trial and the resulting riots. You can read the full article “Roof Koreans: How Civilians Defended Koreatown from Racist Violence During the 1992 LA Riots” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Roof Koreans: How Civilians Defended Koreatown from Racist Violence During the 1992 LA Riots: https://ammo.com/articles/roof-koreans-civilians-defended-koreatown-racist-violence-la-riots-1992 - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #RoofKoreans #LARiots

Today Sam and Dave discuss Lysander Spooner on the Resistance Library Podcast. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/lysander-spooner-first-private-post-office-anarchism-forgotten-history For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite historic icons shirts and Libertarianism shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Lysander Spooner is an important – and not exactly obscure – figure in the history of the liberty movement. He’s an idiosyncratic figure from the 19th century with no small cheerleading section in the 21st century. A bit of a throwback to a very different time, Spooner was a champion of the labor movement and was even a member of the First International at a time when socialists and anarchists coexisted peacefully within that movement. Perhaps one of the most interesting things about Spooner is that he ran a private company in direct competition with the United States Post Office. This endeavor predictably failed not because the American Letter Mail Company couldn’t compete, but because Spooner was hamstrung by lawfare. Spooner was born in Athol, MA, in 1808, a descendant of Mayflower pilgrims and the second of nine children. His career as a lawyer set the template for the rest of his life’s work: Spooner had studied under a number of prominent lawyers (a practice known as “reading law,” which was much more common at the time). However, he did not have a degree and state law required that he study further under a lawyer. He considered this legal discrimination and went ahead and started practicing law anyway. In 1836, the state legislature got rid of the requirement. Indeed, Spooner was against any legal requirement for licensure of any profession, something that would come up again later on in his battle against the United States Post Office. This was part of Spooner’s belief in a natural law, whereby any act of coercion was ipso facto illegal. Spooner’s law practice was not a success, nor were his attempts to dabble in the real estate market. He moved back onto his father’s farm in 1840. It was here that he hatched the plan for the American Letter Mail Company. You can read the full article “Lysander Spooner: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Started the First Private Post Office” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Lysander Spooner: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Started the First Private Post Office: https://ammo.com/articles/lysander-spooner-first-private-post-office-anarchism-forgotten-history - Freedom, Individualism, and Anarchy: Great Lysander Spooner Quotes: https://blog.libertasbella.com/lysander-spooner-quotes-on-freedom-and-more/ - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On today’s episode Dan and Sam discuss the legendary firearms inventor and manufacturer, Sam Colt. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/sam-colt-forgotten-history-americas-most-iconic-firearms-inventor For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Known as the 'great equalizer,' Sam Colt's revolver handgun was revolutionary and in its wake it left a nation iconic for its gun ownership and firearm obsession. Eliminating the need to reload, Colt pistols forever changed the game. This is his forgotten story and how his legacy lives on to this day. Born on July 19, 1814, in Hartford, Connecticut, Samuel Colt played a vital role in American culture and folklore. The inventor and creator of the first handheld revolver, Sam Colt made it possible to have a handgun that could fire rapidly without needing to be reloaded after every shot. Known as the great equalizer, it’s been said that “Abe Lincoln may have freed all men, but Sam Colt made them equal.” Colt’s knack for inventing and his passion for firearms paved the way for the American fascination with guns. Some would argue that it’s because of Samuel Colt (and his shrewd business and advertising sense) that Colt became a household name, both during his lifetime and now, 200 years after his birth. You can read the full article “Sam Colt: The Forgotten History of America's Legendary Firearms Inventor and Manufacturer” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Sam Colt: The Forgotten History of America's Legendary Firearms Inventor and Manufacturer: https://ammo.com/articles/sam-colt-forgotten-history-americas-most-iconic-firearms-inventor - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #SamColt #Firearms

On this episode of the Resistance Library, Dan and Sam discuss Edward Snowden. You can read Sam’s full article on Snowden at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/edward-snowden-forgotten-story-whistleblower-exposed-nsa-surveillance For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite historic icons shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. He might not yet be a historical figure, but he certainly is a hero. He is the whistleblower of all whistleblowers, the American who blew the lid off of Washington's spying on private citizens. But Snowden’s leak revealed that it’s not just the U.S. government that is spying on virtually every American – big American telecommunications companies are also helping them to spy as well. While often thought of as little more than a computer geek, Snowden is in fact a former Army Reserve member and even signed up for special forces training. However, he broke both of his legs in a training accident and was discharged soon afterward. His motivation for joining the military was not to avenge the 9/11 attacks, but specifically the invasion of Iraq and a desire to liberate oppressed peoples in the country. He enlisted in April 2004, and was discharged in September of that year. In 2005, he then worked at the University of Maryland's Center for Advanced Study of Language as a security guard. While a training ground for the National Security Agency (NSA), this is not a classified facility. However, Snowden did have to obtain a security clearance to work here. In 2006, he accepted a job with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after speaking to them at a job fair. Known as a “computer wizard,” he lived in a hotel room while he completed his training. His first CIA assignment took place under diplomatic cover in Geneva, in March 2007. He claims that while there, he saw agents get a Swiss banker drunk, then had him arrested when he drove home. The CIA then, according to Snowden, offered to help him out in exchange for him becoming an informant. These claims are obviously disputed by the CIA. He then worked for Dell starting in 2009, as an NSA subcontractor, where he was known as a “genius among geniuses.” His time there mainly involved training employees on how to protect data from Chinese hackers. It was during his time at Dell that Snowden began to become disillusioned with his work. “I can't in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, Internet freedom, and basic liberties for people around the world with this massive surveillance machine they're secretly building... the NSA specifically targets the communications of everyone. It ingests them by default... they are intent on making every conversation and every form of behavior in the world known to them.” -Edward Snowden Have a listen to hear more about the impact Snowden had and you can read Sam’s full article “Edward Snowden: The Untold Story of How One Patriotic American Exposed NSA Surveillance” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Edward Snowden: The Untold Story of How One Patriotic American Exposed NSA Surveillance: https://ammo.com/articles/edward-snowden-forgotten-story-whistleblower-exposed-nsa-surveillance - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/ronald-reagan For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at https://libertasbella.com/. On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and Dave recount former President Ronald Reagan’s early life and political career. Ronald Reagan was arguably the last truly great and transformative American President. His story starts in a small town in Illinois and ends with the fall of Communism. At the time, he was the oldest man to be President, showing Americans that advanced age didn’t mean diminished energy – he united a nation like few have before and none have since. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam Jacobs discusses modern day society with Heather Shouse. Heather Shouse is a blogger and the host of Shouse in the House Podcast. We had her on to discuss the challenges of raising boys in a society which demonizes them. where all the men worthy of monuments are and what Ayn Rand would say about the COVID security state, as well as why Sam needs to read Atlas Shrugged. Heather Shouse’s Links: - Website: https://www.shouseinthehouse.com/ - Podcast: https://www.shouseinthehouse.com/podcast - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shouse34 Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/charles-parker-brothers-shotguns-collectible-guns-forgotten-history For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at https://libertasbella.com/. On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and Dave review the history of Parker Shotguns and their creator: Charles Parker. Charles Parker is one of those quintessential “American Dream” stories whose business success was forged during the War Between the States and America’s subsequent western expansion. It’s a rags-to-riches tale that combined ingenuity, hard work, and determination to create a multi-generational, family-owned business known for both introducing small-bore shotguns and producing collector pieces. His firearms were so inspiring that nearly 90 years since the company was sold, and over 75 years since a gun has been crafted with the Parker name, these high-quality guns are still sought out among collectors and the Parker Brothers name is considered a classic among gun enthusiasts. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs