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These are my thoughts and observations on the old Ramline AR15 magazines. They would also function in the Mini-14 and AR18.

The current state of my AR magazine collection.

My thoughts on the M16A2 three round burst mechanism.

This is my Consular lightsaber with the consular green blade by UltraSabers.

My thoughts and observations on downloading your magazines by one or two rounds.

My thoughts on using your AR magazine as a monopod.

I just purchased two new Bowie knives to add to the collection. The first is a Gil Hibben Old West Bowie with a 14" blade. The second is a Cold Steel Drop Forged Bowie with a 9 1/2" blade.

These are some of my thoughts on the Bowie knife and my personal definition of the Bowie knife. Jim Bowie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bowie The Musso Bowie knife. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/Nefarioso/Album2/threeknives.jpg

These are my current AR rifles. They are similar in form to the M16A2 and the M4A1.

Some of my thoughts on the status check and forward assist on the AR pattern rifle. Please note, when I mentioned H & K rifles, I was referring to the old roller-delayed pattern like the HK91.

My thoughts on the term milspec (military specifications) as it applies to civilian AR rifles.

I finally found a magazine for my AR that's fairly close to the Swiss STGW90 magazine.

This is my attempt to come reasonably close to the Swiss STGW90 (SIG 550) without breaking the bank.

Some of the publications I've found useful in gunsmithing.

A discussion of the extract portion of the firearms cycle as it pertains to malfunction diagnosis.

A discussion of the eject portion of the firearms cycle as it pertains to malfunction diagnosis.

A discussion of the fire portion of the firearms cycle as it pertains to malfunction diagnosis.

A discussion of the fire portion of the firearms cycle as it pertains to malfunction diagnosis.

A discussion of the feed portion of the firearms cycle as it pertains to malfunction diagnosis.

A description of the typical firearm cycle of operations for identifying the causes of malfunctions.

The four universal gun handling rules and some extras.

These are some of my lessons learned while working on firearms professionally.

This is a discussion of the wounding mechanism of knives for self-defense. It's important to understand the relationships between you, your knife, your technique, the specific target, and your opponent- all in a dynamic environment. The blades used in this video: Frost Cutlery "Tactical Folder" (or "Flip-N-Stick") with yellow aluminum handle and 4 1/4 inch blade assisted opening folder. Atlanta Cutlery Genuine Gurkha Regimental Kukri with a 12" blade. Blackjack Knives Applegate/Fairbairn with a 6" blade.

I wanted to discuss, in a very brief and basic manner, the mechanics of using a knife defensively. You may find yourself in a non-permissive environment where you are not allowed to carry a pistol. I have personally been in areas where flammable gas or dust made gunfire an incredibly bad idea. It is also much handier, and socially acceptable, to open a cardboard box with a knife than with a 9 mm Glock pistol. Carrying a good knife is a good idea. The single-edged straight blade is not the only style of knife out there. There are also an almost infinite number of ways to grip a single-edged straight blade knife but they're usually variations on a theme. Your stance and grip are fluid, not static, and you need to be ready and able to adapt either one to the situation of the moment. With the basic grips I use, if I need to change the plane of the blade in relation to my target, I can pronate or supinate the wrist. The cutting efficiency of any single technique is affected by the shape of the blade. A blade with a deep belly is more efficient for slicing than a straight edge. The further the point is off line with the hilt, the less efficient it will be for a straight stab. The knife I used in this video was purchased from Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I think it was called the Lone Wolf Hunter. It was inexpensive but it's a remarkably solid design that fits my hand very well. The scales are Micarta. The blade is 5 inches long, 440C with a full profile tang. Vascowear, ATS34, 154CM, etcetera, may all be superior knife steels but this blade takes and holds an edge plenty good enough for my purposes. The only thing it lacks is a good sheath. I intend to buy or make a Kydex horizontal belt sheath for this knife.

Some of my favorite fighting knife designs.