Why the weapon of choice for so many mass murderers is not what a lot of its defenders would have us believe
Last month, after the horrific mass shootings at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, Monday Numbers took a look at the AR-15 style semi-automatic assault rifles favored by mass shooters in America.
Sadly, the July 4 mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has brought these weapons back into the headlines. Police allege 21-year-old Robert Crimo III used a legally obtained and registered Smith & Wesson M&P 15 — built on the AR-15 platform design — and three 30-round magazines in the shooting that killed seven people and wounded 46 others.
Before the tally of dead and wounded in this latest tragedy had even been finalized, a barrage of Internet memes, hot-take social media posts and pro-gun essays had again begun to circulate defending the AR-15 as not significantly different from guns like the Ruger Mini 14 and M1A. People who don’t know about guns are afraid of the “scary looking” AR-15 because of their own ignorance, the argument goes, not because the rifle is significantly different or otherwise worthy of singling out for regulation.
I’m familiar with these memes and these arguments because I’ve seen them in my own family. Not from my father — a career Marine and veteran of multiple foreign wars. He somehow managed to raise two children wherever we happened to be stationed, on or off base, without ever feeling the need to keep a firearm in our home for defense or to carry one on his person, open or concealed. My relatives who have never served, never seen combat and who live in relatively safe and affluent suburban neighborhoods? They find their AR-15s essential.
In reality, the assertion the AR-15 is no different from other rifles betrays an ignorance of both weapon specs and the gun’s unique history. I’ve fired various configurations of every rifle mentioned in this piece, including the M16, the fully automatic assault rifle adapted from the original AR-15 design for use by the U.S. military. There is a significant difference between AR-15s and less powerful weapons.
Today, a by-the-numbers history lesson on the origins of “America’s rifle,” from the battlefields where it first proved itself a superior killing machine, to the schools, grocery stores and holiday parades where it continues to fill body bags in staggering numbers.
1957 — The year the U.S. Army approached ArmaLite to create a new and superior assault rifle.
Many fans of the AR-15 note that those who don’t know much about guns incorrectly assume the weapon is an assault rifle because they mistakenly believe AR stands for “Assault Rifle.” It doesn’t. It stands for ArmaLite.
While the alpha-numeric designation doesn’t make it an assault rifle, ArmaLite’s chief engineer, the brilliant USMC veteran Euguene Stoner, did — at the behest of the U.S. Army. And he did a magnificent job of it.
How magnificent? The army wanted a light rifle that would be an improvement over the M14 (from which the modern M1A descended), one capable of semi and fully automatic fire and capable of “penetrating a steel helmet or standard body armor at 500 yards.”
Stoner gave them all that and more in a scaled down version of his AR-10.
Military testing repeatedly found the rifle more rugged, durable, easier to maintain, more accurate and versatile than the M1 rifle or M1 carbine and a host of the other rifles then in combat use.
1959 — The year a rapturous Pentagon report on the AR-15 praised its light weight and significantly reduced recoil, leading to greater accuracy and effectiveness. The report determined a “5- to 7-man squad armed with the AR-15 would be as effective as a 10-man squad armed with the M14.”
No significant difference? Tell it to the Pentagon.
But it would take a few years — and battle testing under some very specific conditions — before the military went all in on the new rifle.
1,000 — The number of AR-15 rifles the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) procured for use by South Vietnamese troops and their U.S. special forces advisors in 1961. In a then-confidential report, ARPA explained that the AR-15 seemed the answer to one of its many early Vietnam conundrums. They needed an assault rifle that could be easily and effectively used by relatively inexperienced South Vietnamese fighters. With its compact design, lighter weight and ease of use, DARPA said, the AR-15 was ideal for the average Vietnamese soldier, who averaged about 5 feet in height and weighed in at about 90 lbs.
My brother-in-law, an avowed fan of the AR-15, recently told me that my 11-year-old nephew loves to shoot the rifle because it is easy and comfortable for him to shoot at his weight and stature. It is lighter and has less recoil, allowing him take to the weapon quickly and confidently and to shoot with it accurately in a very short period.
“Yep,” I said. “That’s the idea.”
The simplicity of the design also made it quicker to learn to assemble and disassemble, DARPA found, cutting training time for maintenance in half.
All these factors make the AR-15 platform, to this day, the choice of civilian mass shooters who are not military size or in military shape, who do not have military training but wish to quickly and easily kill the largest number of people.
For its purposes in Vietnam, ARPA concluded, the AR-15 was “superior in virtually all respects to the M-1 rifle, M-1 and M-2 Carbines, Thompson Submachine gun and Browning Automatic rifle.”
The CIA came to the same conclusion through its own testing, the report said.
But it wasn’t just the rifle’s relative light weight, durability and simplicity that so impressed DARPA.
The report extolled the AR-15’s “phenomenal lethality” in chilling detail, recounting firefights in which single shots appeared to explode the heads of enemies, shots to the arm removed them completely from the body. Shots that would have produced wounds with other rifles were kill shots with the AR-15.
“All confirmed casualties inflicted by the AR-15, including extremity hits, were fatal,” the report read.
No significant difference? Tell it to DARPA and the CIA.
1963 –– The year U.S. Army adopted the AR-15, which became the M16. The rifle became the U.S. military’s dominant assault rifle.
But those Vietnam era AR-15s and the later M16s were capable of fully automatic fire and boasted modifications. Today’s mass-produced, unmodified A-15s are semi-automatic rifles that are inherently less lethal and not even true assault rifles. Right?
There are, to be sure, serious differences between a stock civilian AR-15 and the M-16 used by the U.S. military, including modifications like bayonets, under-barrel grenade launchers and shotguns. But perhaps the most hotly debated difference is automatic vs. semi-automatic fire and how big a difference this makes in lethality.
The U.S. Army’s Field Manual’s section on Advanced Rifle Marksmanship has a lot to say about semi-automatic vs. automatic fire, none of it favoring automatic fire. The manual calls semi-automatic fire “devastatingly accurate,” declaring it “the most important firing technique during fast-moving, modern combat.”
Far from praising the lethality and combat utility of automatic fire, the manual says the M16 should normally be used in its semi-automatic mode, disparaging fully automatic fire as “inherently less accurate than semi-automatic fire.”
“The first full-automatic shot fired may be on target, but recoil and a high-cyclic rate of fire often combine to place subsequent rounds far from the desired point of impact,” the manual says. “Even controlled (three-round burst) automatic or burst fire may place only one round on the target. Because of these inaccuracies, it is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of automatic or burst fire, and even more difficult to establish absolute guidelines for its use.”
Fully automatic fire may be good for firing a large number of rounds as suppressive fire, the manual says, but not for hitting moving targets with accuracy and lethality in actual combat situations.
While none of this is likely to quell debates over the definition of “assault rifle” and whether the lack of automatic fire makes the modern, civilian AR-15 less deadly, it is clear the U.S. Army finds its semi-automatic capabilities superior.
1 in 5 — The number of American gun owners who say they own an AR-15, according to a new NPR/Ipsos survey. That number includes a quarter of Republicans.
That would have horrified Eugene Stoner, according to his family.
In 2016, as Stoner’s gun took its place as the weapon of choice in American mass shootings, his family told NBC News he designed the gun for use by the military and never contemplated it being widely available to civilians.
“Our father, Eugene Stoner, designed the AR-15 and subsequent M-16 as a military weapon to give our soldiers an advantage over the AK-47,” Stoner’s family said in a statement. “He died long before any mass shootings occurred. But, we do think he would have been horrified and sickened as anyone, if not more by these events.”
“After many conversations with him, we feel his intent was that he designed it as a military rifle,” Stoner’s family said. “What has happened, good or bad, since his patents have expired is a result of our free market system. Currently, a more interesting question is ‘Who now is benefiting from the manufacturing and sales of AR-15s, and for what uses?’”


Embarking on a wilderness adventure can be an exhilarating experience, but it also comes with potential risks and challenges. When venturing into the great outdoors, it’s crucial to prioritize safety and preparedness. Choosing the right weapon is an essential part of ensuring your protection and enhancing your overall wilderness experience. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a first-time explorer, selecting the appropriate weapon can make a significant difference in how you handle unexpected situations. Here, we will discuss the key factors to consider when picking the right weapon for your next wilderness adventure.
- Assess Your Needs and Skills:
Before selecting a weapon, take some time to assess your needs and personal skills. Are you planning a solo hike, a camping trip with friends, or a hunting expedition? Understand the specific requirements of your wilderness adventure to determine the type of weapon that suits you best. If you lack experience in handling firearms or other weapons, consider enrolling in a safety and training course before heading out to the wilderness.
- Legal Considerations:
Different regions and countries have specific laws and regulations regarding firearms and other weapons. It is vital to be aware of and adhere to the local laws when selecting a weapon for your wilderness adventure. Research the permitted types of firearms like gun with 12 gauge ammo, knives, or other defensive tools that you can carry during your trip. Always ensure you have the necessary licenses and permits if required.
- Weight and Portability:
In the wilderness, every ounce counts. Carrying heavy and bulky weapons can significantly impact your mobility and stamina. Opt for lightweight and easily portable weapons that won’t weigh you down during long treks or hikes. Consider compact firearms or foldable knives that can be easily stored in your backpack when not in use.
- Purpose and Function:
The purpose of your weapon should align with your intended activities during the wilderness adventure. If you plan on hunting for food, a reliable and accurate hunting rifle or bow might be necessary. For self-defense against wild animals or potential threats, a firearm with sufficient stopping power or a bear spray can be invaluable. Knives, machetes, and multi-tools are versatile options that serve multiple purposes, such as cutting ropes, building shelter, or preparing food.
- Reliability and Durability:
In remote wilderness areas, access to repair shops and spare parts may be limited. Prioritize weapons known for their reliability and durability. Choose reputable brands with a history of producing dependable equipment that can withstand harsh environmental conditions.
- Ammunition and Maintenance:
If you opt for a firearm, consider the availability of ammunition for the specific make and model. Choose a weapon with commonly available rounds to ensure you can restock if needed during your adventure. Additionally, learn how to maintain and clean your weapon properly to ensure it functions optimally throughout your trip.
- Non-Lethal Options:
In some situations, lethal force may not be the best or most ethical solution. Non-lethal weapons like bear spray or stun guns can be effective alternatives for deterring aggressive wildlife or human threats while minimizing harm.
Selecting the right weapon for your next wilderness adventure requires careful consideration of your needs, skills, and the environment you’ll be exploring. Prioritize safety, legality, and practicality when choosing a weapon, and always adhere to responsible and ethical practices while in the wilderness. Remember that a well-chosen weapon can enhance your sense of security and contribute to a more enjoyable and successful adventure in the great outdoors.


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Plastic fragments were found everywhere among the debris following the bombing. These fragments matched the composition of 55-gallon barrels found in Terry Nichols’s garage. The barrels were used to mix ammonium nitrate and fuel oil, creating the explosive. They were placed in the bomb truck for transportation and detonation.


In August 2006 a proposal was presented to the United Nations by Daisuku Ikeda in which he spoke of “people power” and he asked that the UN declare a “People’s Decade for Nuclear Abolition”
Way back in 1961 when it was discovered that Cuba had many nuclear missiles President John F. Kennedy took action to ensure that they were dismantled and soon after a “Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty” was signed by Russia, Great Britain and the United States. Yet still after almost 50 years later it is believed that as well as the aforementioned countries France, Pakistan, India, China, Israel, Iran and North Korea have in their possession some form of nuclear weapons.
Japan being the only country to have experienced the wrath of nuclear bombs, in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, naturally wants to see the total ban of nuclear weapons.
Although the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Agreement has helped curb the growth of nuclear weapons, isn’t it about time that positive steps are taken to see the abolition of nuclear weapons become a reality.
It is within the Power of the People’s of the Earth to see that appropriate action is taken now, you can help by organising peaceful demonstrations against nuclear weapons and push your governments (local and federal) to take action in the United Nations and through other groups such as ASEAN APEC , the EU and the British Commonwealth of Nations.
I am aware that Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, have recently discussed this issue and are working together to ensure that progress is made towards the eventual abolition of nuclear weapons. No doubt when President Obama visits Australia and Indonesia at the end of this month this item will be one that they will discuss with him.


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Aug 08, 2020 · How To Mount A Scope On .22-250 Rifle Whether you’re buying a high end or a budget scope or a simple or a bullet drop compensator reticle, you must mount the scope on the .22-250 rifle correctly. To do it, you need a gun cradle, gunsmithing screwdrivers, dowel rods, a scope level, electrician’s tape, Rosin and an adjustable torque screwdriver. Lynx 1 Piece Bases - Savage Model 110, 111, 112 Short Action Matte ... $74 00. Lynx 1 Piece Bases - Tikka Screw-on Picatinny Heavy Duty Matte ... Leupold 1-Piece ... Warne Vapor 2-piece Scope Base for Savage 10/110 Rifles with #8-40 Screws. Buyer's Club $11.69 Non-Member $12.99. ... Warne Vapor 2-piece Scope Base for Marlin 336 ... Warne Scope Mounts has been supplying world class Made in the USA optic mounts to the shooting industry since 1991. A leading innovator and manufacturer of scope mounting systems, WARNE is positioned to supply its branded products worldwide through distribution and dealerships, as well as servicing the industry as a major OEM supplier. Badger Ordnance Scope Bases set the standard in precision mounting platforms. All Badger Scope Bases are machined to the highest tolerances and conform to a Mil-Std 1913 slot pattern. They are available in both Steel and Aluminum Alloy for a variety of common rifle options. 40 Items Available.ladies dark slate polyester full zip vest w/red & white savage logo. pfzvl-dsll. $51.00. ladies dark slate polyester full zip vest w/white savage logo. pfzvl-dsl. $51.00. Jan 04, 2015 · THE most accurate centerfire sporting rifle I ever owned was a Savage110 in .30 – 06, VERY pre Accutrigger, about 1970, bought used from an Army Navy store…I did adjust the trigger down to about 2 pounds, and mounted a 6 x fixed scope on it…It amazed me whenever I took it to the range.I now have another older Savage 110 .30 – 06, with a ... Aug 26, 2008 · It's awkward to run both scope and irons, you'd need those see-thru mounts that screw up your cheek weld. So top your $170 with a $150 1-4X scope. At 1x it'll work as well as irons, plus target acquisition will be slightly faster because there's only one focal plane to focus your eyes on. Spend the remaining $80 on ammo. Description. Made in America, Talley Manufacturing’s Christensen Arms Picatinny Rails are machined entirely from high grade 7000 series alloy and protected with a hard-coat anodizing to 65 Rockwell ensuring the craftsmanship of these Picatinny Rails last the lifetime of your firearm.
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Savage 110 BA. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Savage 110 BA is similar to the Savage Model 10 rifles (10 BAS-K and 10 BAT/S-K). Loosening the bolt allows for the palm rest to move up and down to accommodate the shooters hand size.
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Percussion lock appears to be in working order, has a powerful mainspring. Andrew on cross, battle honour Sphinx over "EGYPT". All plates and text pages are in fine condition Reduced to 0 1466) British Pattern 1821 Light Cavalry Officer's Sword with Unusual and Fine Quality Blade.
I have not pulled it back to full cock for fear the original (and very tender) rope lanyard would tear apart rather than operate the sear. Motto "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" (both the regimental and Scotland's motto). 35", flat unfullered slightly curved blade with fine quality etching of "Crown over VR" scroll designs and maker/retailer "ANDREWS / 9 / PALL MALL / LONDON" , proof mark on obverse, back marked "PROVED".
The suit's links are graduated in thickness and diameter, heavier on the upper body and becoming lighter towards the bottom (where there would be leg armour as well), and on the lower arms. Solid uncleaned checkered grip, no cracks or repairs, several shallow pressure marks on right side. The # 1430 is the issue # of some police force, so well-stamped I believe it was applied by Webley as part of the order. This explains the lack of a powder flask or a space to hold one.
There is an inscription on the upper right breastplate. Regarding the handcuffed wrists, I quote from Dowell's "The Webley Story", p.66 "...frame is stamped with the Webley trade mark depicting a pair of handcuffed hands. barrels with hook breeches retain much original genuine twist finish, ribs engraved "A. Leather tabs allow entire compartmented interior to be removed from case.
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Blade retains all original bright polish, etching like new/mint (has 2 tiny edge nicks that are so small they do not detract). Reduced to 0 1608) Indian Katar, 17th - 18th Century.
Brass guard retains all original gilding, is undented, ex. Iron scabbard with smooth age patina, no dents whatever. 12" triple-fullered blade cut down from Firangi (European) sword blade.
Solid, uncleaned, massive stock with brass mounts, no cracks or repairs. A." and in large letters in the obverse fuller "DONNE PAR LE ROI" (Given by the King).
A good Flemish, German or Swiss crossbow for hunting or target. Blade retains much original polish, all etching sharp and clear as new.


Energy Is The Biggest Security Issue
If Washington DC sends out the right signals, looks like defense companies do respond and start reallocating their resources.
Does Lockheed Martin Really Have a Breakthrough Fusion Machine?
Nuclear fusion could produce far more energy, far more cleanly, than the fission reactions at the heart of today’s nuclear power plants. ..... If successful, the program could produce a reactor that might fit in a tractor-trailer and produce 100 megawatts of power ...... with research partners Lockheed could develop a competed prototype within five years and a commercial application within a decade. The company is even talking about how fusion reactors could one day power ships and planes.


A good story which reflects on the Canadian military attitude of using effective well placed shots that are accurate, as opposed to swaming the target with the gratest volume of munitions and hoping to hit something. Our snipers are the best and our artillery is the most accurate.
U.S. magazine says the Canadian snipers from the Edmonton-based 3rd
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry battle group
surpassed their U.S. counterparts, adding "Canuck snipers supposedly
had the highest number of confirmed kills in the
Shah-i-Kot Valley fight. "A source in Kandahar working with the Canadian
sniper teams estimated 'well over 20 confirmed kills at long ranges.'"
The magazine, known for its war-zone reporting, also said there were unconfirmed, but widely circulated reports, of a "2,400-metre kill [chest shot] against the driver of an enemy resupply truck" by a Canadian using a .50 BMG McMillan Long Range Sniper Weapon (LRSW). It said the record for the longest shot by a military sniper in action was 2,250 metres by gunnery Sgt. Carlos Hathcock, USMC, near Duc Pho, South Vietnam, in 1967 with a Browning .50 HMG mounting an eight-power Unertl telescopic sight. The magazine details how a three-man team of Canadian snipers went into the battle of Shah-i-Kot during Operation Anaconda alongside U.S. units, including the 101st Airborne's 3rd Brigade "Rakkasans." "When the American grunts became pinned down, the three Canadians and three accompanying U.S. Army Special Forces shooters armed with M24 Remingtons went to work. "Moving to a vantage point, they began picking off al-Qaeda fighters engaging the 101st infantrymen. For more than an hour they fought it out with heavily dug-in al-Qaeda fighters." The magazine, which interviewed one of the snipers back at his base in Edmonton, said the Canadians attached to the 101st, "received a bit of a culture shock seeing the wealth of gear and support the U.S. Army receives, in contrast to the Canadian Army. They also experienced the U.S. infantryman's unique Hooah attitude and esprit." It said the Canadian skills were well-known. Canadian snipers had won top honours at the U.S. Army Sniper School's first international sniping competition at Fort Benning, Georgia. Canadian snipers learn their skills in the Sniper Cell of the Combat Training Centre's Infantry School at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick, according to the magazine."
Bernard Gooden, a 22-year-old tank gunner with the U.S. Marines, is the
first Canadian to be killed in combat in the war to oust Saddam Hussein.
The marine, who immigrated to the Toronto area from Jamaica in 1997, was
killed in a gun battle in central Iraq on April 4th, 2003.
Gooden attended Centennial College from from 1998 to 2000 during the time when Prof. Richardson was teaching at Centennial.


Kershaw Shuffle 2, the BEST Pocket Knife for the Price
Are you looking for the BEST high-quality pocket knife that won't break the bank? I recently picked up the Kershaw Shuffle 2 pocket knife and I have to say, I'm extremely impressed. From the moment I opened the box, I could tell that this was a high-quality knife. It came very sharp and was ready to use right out of the box.
One of the things I love most about the Kershaw Shuffle 2 is its versatility. It's a compact knife, but it's still big enough to handle a variety of tasks. Whether I'm opening Amazon boxes, cutting rope, or just need a quick tool for everyday use, the Shuffle 2 has got me covered.
One of the features that really sets the Kershaw Shuffle 2 apart is the reversible pocket clip. This means that you can easily switch the clip to the other side of the knife, depending on your preference. As someone who carries their knife on their right side, I really appreciate this feature. It makes it easy to carry the knife in a way that's comfortable and convenient for me.
Another great thing about the Kershaw Shuffle 2 is how comfortable it feels in the hand. The handle is designed to fit comfortably in your palm, providing a secure grip that allows you to use the knife with precision and control. The Tanto blade design is also worth noting, as it gives the knife a unique, stylish look that is sure to appeal to knife enthusiasts.
One of the most interesting features of this knife is its integrated bottle opener and flat head screwdriver. It is an innovative addition that makes it a useful tool for outdoor activities, camping, and even daily life. The thumb stud on the blade makes it easy to flip open with one hand, allowing for quick and convenient access to the blade when you need it.
In terms of durability, the Kershaw Shuffle 2 seems to be built to last. It's made from high-quality materials and has a solid feel to it. The blade is made from stainless steel and holds its edge well, even after repeated use.
In my personal experience, this is my second Kershaw knife (David at Crow Mountain Armory was nice enough to give me my first one), I can confidently say that the brand did not disappoint. I can see myself buying more knives from them in the future.
In conclusion, if you're looking for the BEST affordable pocket knife that offers high-quality construction, a sharp blade, and a comfortable grip, the Kershaw Shuffle 2 is definitely worth checking out. With its built-in bottle opener and screwdriver, tanto blade design and thumb stud for easy one handed opening, it's a versatile and useful tool that you'll find yourself wanting to put in your pocket as your EDC on a regular basis.


I knew that the plane I heard above was a fighter. We don't get many fighter aircraft flying over our house. I knew that with his speed, he would probably be gone before I could get somewhere to see him. I went back to work.....but because of the plane and the fact it was Memorial Day weekend, I began reminiscing about the old days in the Air Force. Later, I heard another fighter plane fly over. I then knew that some air show was going on somewhere. A little later, the unmistakable sound of a fighter formation was approaching. I HAD to go see it. I walked out from under the patio and waited for them.
It was a awesome site. I am still moved by the site of fighter planes in formation. It is made more awesome by the knowledge of what those fighter planes can do in a fight. Let me tell you an eye witness story.
I was once assigned to a fighter squadron base that had a bomb range site. Every time the pilots were making practice runs on the bomb range, regulations required that two medics and a cracker box (military ambulance) be stationed on site. I really don't know why. If there is an accident involving a fighter aircraft, one needs an undertaker, not a medic.
In any event, out NCOIC (non-commissioned officer in charge) selected me to accompany him to the bomb range. He had been to many. It was my first trip. We parked the cracker box about about 300-400 yards away from the targets. We could see them easily. The targets were three concrete pill boxes and four cloth targets made out of parachute straps. The cloth targets were huge, about 25 feet square and held up by two poles. They had circles painted on them like any target, but they would not blow down from wind because they allowed air to pass thru them. The aircraft were loaded with ordinance that had color dye on the bullets that marked each "hit" and identified which planes made which holes. The concrete bunkers were just like you see in the movies. They were round with a slotted "peep hole" in the forward wall. These "peep holes" allowed observations and the mounting of machine guns. The real ones were built with 8-10 feet think ceilings that would repel normal bombs.
We parked a while before the bomb runs were scheduled. The NCOIC, being experienced, knew when to tell me what targets to watch. Then, he said, "start watching the targets." I did. It was quiet. Several seconds passed before all the land around the first target just exploded into the air. A dust bubble of about 50 feet in diameter shot up into the air. Only after seeing this did the sound of gunfire reach my ears. The bullets got there before the sound did. You never see the planes. They shoot the target then go vertical, straight up, so far away that they can not be seen. The targets fell to the ground. The pole supports were shot away. If you were in a fox hole or a gun emplacement and were the target, you were dead before you ever heard the shot that got you.
Now it was the bunker's turn. The fighters came in much lower. You could see them clearly. You can see the bombs being dropped. However, unlike the movies, they were practicing "skip bombing." A "skip bomb" will hit the ground, bounce up, then come down a second time to explode. The idea is to slide the napalm into the slit in the front instead of trying to bomb thru the roof. It was an unbelievable site to see. You could clearly see the bomb leave the fighter, hit the ground, continue on to the bunker and explode right at the slit. If the enemy was looking out the slit to see what was going on, he got napalm sent right down his pie hole.
Now, what's these stories have to do with Saturday's sightings? I would have been one of the few who knew what these pretty formations could do in a fight. You can not imagine what these fighters can unleash during a fight. That fighter formation and their pilots had my undying respect and admiration.
I was serving during the Viet Nam war. The planes I watched at the bomb range were F-100s, the Super Sabre. They were being transitioned out of service and the new F-4s were replacing them. The F-4s had immensely more powerful ordinance. They are now building the F-35s. You can guess how powerful they are.
The "flyover" I witnessed on Sunday was timely, impressive, and respected. I felt proud to be an American, and an Air Force veteran.


On October 27, 1964, Ronald Reagan delivered a speech on behalf of Republican candidate for the United States Presidency, Barry Goldwater, thereby launching Reagan’s political career. The speech came to be known as “A Time for Choosing.”
Two years earlier, Vasili Arkhipov, a flotilla commander present on the Soviet Foxtrot-class submarine B-59 in the Caribbean sea, defied the sub’s captain, Valentin Savitsky, to launch a nuclear device. The captain had come to the conclusion that war had started while the submarine had been submerged. He had inferred this from the depth charges that American ships had deployed in order to force the submarine to the surface during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Captain Savitsky, seeking the necessary approval of two others on board, political officer Ivan Masslenikov and the flotilla commander Vasili Arkhipov, to launch a nuclear torpedo.
Masslenikov agreed. Arkhipov refused.
The date was October 27, 1962, and World War III was prevented by this one man, Arkhipov, who held his ground while facing the increasing anger of the submarine commander, refusing to approve a nuclear torpedo launch that would most almost certainly have triggered a conflict that would have doomed civilization, perhaps most or all of humanity.
That, we can now agree, was a “time for choosing” when the correct choice was made.


Release Date: 10/05/08
This book provides a general summary of the history of European firearms, from the earliest designs which appeared during the Middle Ages through to the mechanised weapon production of the Industrial Revolution. Covering the dual inventions of gunpowder and the gun, the development of reliable firing mechanisms, improvements in accuracy and rate of fire and the revolutionary changes brought about by the application of scientific and industrial processes, Michael Spencer explains the technical evolution of the firearm and analyses what drove these changes.Built around an accurate dating framework, this is an invaluable resource for both military historians and firearms collectors, and includes an array of illustrations of rare firearms, difficult to find elsewhere in print.
Whilst many are familiar with the swords and armour throughout history, very few are as up to date with the firearms that were to become the lead decider on the battlefield. As such to find a title that deals with this period of history of these fascinating weapons of destruction (which could be just as damaging to those who fired the things) is a real find.
Here in this Shire book by Michael Spencer, is a title that presents the history in an easy to understand way, taking you though the various developments so that you can see the battlefields of old in a new light. It’s clever, its reader friendly and rather than bog you down with unnecessary detail, and it’s a book that keeps it all too easy to understand parlances rather than all the technical. For me, as a reader it was a wonderful excuse to conduct some research and with the myriad of images to back up the title, it’s a book that I will be referencing quite a few times when I write either historical fiction or fantasy as some of the weapons within are the result of either a genius or a madman (and you know how close those two can be at times.) Wonderful.


Last month, the council tightened sanctions against North Korea, unanimously adopting a resolution that Ms. Haley called “the most stringent set of sanctions on any country in a generation.”
But since then, North Korea carried out one of its most provocative missile tests in recent years, hurling a ballistic missile directly over Japan that prompted the government in Tokyo to warn residents in its path to take cover.
And on Sunday, the North conducted its most powerful nuclear test ever, with a blast that experts said was far more destructive than the bombs that the United States dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.
In her remarks, Ms. Haley gave a lengthy summary of the North’s flouting of international law since 1993, when the United Nations urged the country to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
“Despite our efforts over the past 24 years, the North Korean nuclear program is more advanced and more dangerous than ever,” she said. “They now fire missiles over Japanese airspace.”
“They now have I.C.B.M. capabilities,” she said, referring to intercontinental ballistic missiles. “They now claim to have tested a hydrogen bomb. And just this morning there are reports that the regime is preparing for yet another I.C.B.M. launch.”
“We have taken an incremental approach,” Ms. Haley added, “and despite the best of intentions, it has not worked.”
Koro Bessho, the Japanese ambassador to the United Nations, also stopped short of threatening imminent military action, but said the danger from North Korea had been “raised to an unprecedented level” and was “a grave threat to the peace and the security of the world.”
Cho Tae-yul, the South Korean ambassador, described the North’s latest test as “do-or-die behavior.” He called for “truly biting and robust measures that Pyongyang finds really painful,” including blocking the flow of any money that might finance the North’s weapons program.
François Delattre, the French ambassador, also called for new sanctions. “It is no longer a regional threat, it is a global threat,” he said. “It is no longer a virtual threat, it is an imminent threat. It is no longer a serious threat, it is an existential threat.”
Liu Jieyi, the Chinese ambassador, vowed that Beijing would “never allow chaos and war” on the Korean Peninsula, where the United States and China were both combatants in a conflict that lasted from 1950 to 1953. He called for all sides to return to the negotiating table, as did Vasily A. Nebenzya, the Russian ambassador.
The warning by South Korean officials on Monday that the North may be preparing another ballistic missile launch did not make clear what sort of missile that might be.
The North first tested its new intercontinental ballistic missile, Hwasong-14, on July 4, and then did so again on July 28. The second test showed that the missile had a range of about 6,500 miles, which would put the western and central United States within range.
The nuclear test that the North carried out on Sunday set off a magnitude 6.3 tremor centered at the testing site in the country’s northeast, the United States Geological Survey said. It was followed by a weaker tremor believed to have resulted from a collapse in the testing site.
President Trump said on Twitter that Sunday’s test was an “embarrassment” to China, the North’s biggest ally and trade partner. He also criticized South Korea, an American ally, which he accused of “talk of appeasement.”
Then on Monday, the South Korean military carried out drills, with F-15K fighter jets and ground forces firing missiles in a simulated attack on the North’s nuclear site. The country’s president, Moon Jae-in, talked with Mr. Trump by telephone on Monday evening, the South Korean leader’s office said.
“President Trump reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to defend South Korea,” said Park Soo-hyun, a spokesman for Mr. Moon. “The two leaders also agreed to push for maximum pressure and sanctions against North Korea and a stronger sanctions resolution at the United Nations Security Council.”
During the call, the spokesman said, Mr. Trump resolved a major South Korean grievance by agreeing to let it build more powerful non-nuclear ballistic missiles.
Under a treaty with the United States that was aimed at preventing a regional arms race, South Korea has been able to build ballistic missiles only with a range of up to 497 miles. Those missiles’ payload were not allowed to exceed 500 kilograms, about half a ton.
On Monday, Mr. Trump agreed to lift the upper limit on the payload, Mr. Park said. Mr. Moon agreed to help the United States complete the deployment of a missile defense system, known as Thaad, as soon as possible.
Testifying before the National Assembly on Monday, Defense Minister Song Young-moo of South Korea said he had told his American counterpart, Jim Mattis, in a meeting last week that the United States needed to send long-range bombers, aircraft carriers and other strategic assets to the Korean Peninsula more often or regularly to reassure the South Koreans.
He said he had told Mr. Mattis that many in his country were calling for the reintroduction of American tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea. He did not disclose how Mr. Mattis responded.
Those calls came from South Korea’s main conservative opposition party and some domestic news media outlets after North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile tests in July. Recent surveys have shown that a majority of South Koreans either agree with reintroducing American nuclear weapons or support arming their country with nuclear weapons of its own.
But President Moon’s office said his government remained opposed to the introduction of American tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea, saying that doing so would make it more difficult to persuade North Korea to give up its own nuclear weapons.
On Monday, Ms. Haley told the Security Council that the United States would circulate a resolution for more sanctions against the North.
The most recent sanctions, imposed last month, restricted North Korea’s ability to export its most valuable natural resources, including seafood, coal and iron ore. The United States and its allies could tighten the screws further by seeking to block countries from sending oil to North Korea or accepting laborers from the North, an important source of revenue for the country.
Both would be likely to face pushback — Russia uses North Korean labor, for instance — though neither Russia nor China rejected the notion of additional sanctions in their comments to the Security Council on Monday.
Previous Security Council resolutions have taken weeks of closed-door negotiations among American and Chinese officials.


Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Wednesday his country has developed short-range nuclear weapons to counter the ‘Cold Start’ doctrine adopted by the Indian Army. Abbasi was also assertive of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals being safe and secure.
“We have a very robust and secure command-and-control system over our strategic nuclear assets. Time has proved that it’s a process that is very secure. It’s a process that has complete civilian oversight through the NCA,” Abbasi said in response to a question at the Council on Foreign Relations, a top American think-tank.
The Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) of Pakistan is the authority responsible for command, control and operational decisions regarding the country’s nuclear arsenals.
“As far as tactical nuclear weapons (are concerned), we do not have any fielded tactical nuclear weapons. We have developed short-range nuclear weapons as a counter to the ‘Cold Start’ doctrine that India has developed. Again, those are in the same command-and-control authority that controls the other strategic weapons,” he said. Moderator David Sanger said Pakistan has the fastest growing nuclear arsenal in the world.
“There’s no nuclear arsenal in the world that is growing faster. And there’s no nuclear arsenal in the world, other than North Korea’s, that tends to worry American more because they worry about the safety of the arsenal. They worry about the command and control of the arsenal,” Sanger said. Abbasi said that the command-and-control systems they have in place are as secure as anybody else’s in the world.


1st Bull Run
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Battles were not usually fought in the rain, or when it was snowing. The soldiers did not want their gun powder to get wet. So battles were normally fought when the sun was out. During the first Battle of Bull Run, the conditions were hot, in the low nineties, sunny, and probably humid. The conditions have not changed much since that July in 1861. The temperature is still around the eighties to nineties, and it is often very sunny and humid by Manassas in July.
Topograph Map of the Battle Movements
The Union's movements during the battle are signified in blue.
The Confederates are seen in red.
Hand grenades were weapons of more advanced technology that had not yet been mastered during the time of the Civil War. They were normally ineffective because of their fuses, so the grenades were oftentimes tossed between lines until they exploded. Hand grenades were used by the Union during the siege of Vicksburg.
Federal Hand Grenades
The Federal, or Union Army, was more experimental with hand grenades than the Confederate Army. The Union grenades used wooden tails and paper flights, that look like streamers, to make sure that the grenade would hit on the nose where the impact fuse was located. The Ketcham Grenade was made of this design, with a flat, raised disk nose that when pushed in, would cause the grenade to explode. The Haynes Excelsior hand grenade was created in 1862. It came in two halves, which opened up to reveal an inner sphere that released the explosion. The grenade was was lined with spikes which had percussion caps on top that when hit sank in, causing a spark to light the ammunition.
Left: Ketcham Grenades with wooden tail fins, Right: Haynes Excelsior Grenades.
Confederate Hand Grenades
The Confederate Army mainly stuck to the already tried and tested hand grenades. These were normally small, about six pounds, with a modified weapons shell. Some of the grenades were just a round about 2.5 inches in diameter with a paper fuse. They also stole some of the Union's ideas for hand grenades. The Rains Grenade was the same as the Ketcham Grenade except with a light cloth streamer and a modified head. The Adams Grenade was also similar, but for a paper streamer. There were also larger rampant grenades, which were rolled down hills. The grenades of this era were normally not dangerous to handle, due to ineffective fusing.
Bottom: Rains Grenade with paper streamer, Left: Rains Grenade, Right: sphere hand grenade, Far right: Adams grenade.
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The first submarine to be successful was built in 1621 be Cornelius Drebel. He built a wooden submarine that was propelled by oars. It could dive twenty meters and travel ten kilometers before it had to surface. This brought about the problem of having to surface because of air. In 1776 an American student at Yale, David Buschnell, invented a submarine called the Turtle. It was egg shaped and was propelled by two hand-cranked propellers. One propeller was for horizontal movement and the other was for vertical propulsion. The Turtle had a complex series of air and ballast systems. It was the first submarine to be used in time of war. It was put into battle against the English vessel, the Eagle, during the Revolutionary War. Though the Turtle was not successful, it still paved the way for the submarine to be used as a weapon of war.
The next big development in submarine history was the construction of Robert Fulton's Nautilus. It took over one hundred and fifty years, but Fulton finally managed to install oxygen tanks on the Nautilus. This allowed the submarine to stay submerged for longer periods of time. The Nautilus was streamlined like today's modern vessels. It also had diving planes that facilitated vertical diving. This new design allowed the submarine to go faster. Further developments included the advancements in propulsion systems. They were beginning to use different kinds of engines such as steam, gas. electric, and ultimately nuclear powered.
For a period of twenty years before World War I, navies around the world were attempting to expand their forces as much as possible. Two countries that were very large participants in this arms race were Great Britain and Germany. Submarines were seen as sneaky and considered to be dishonorable weapons of war. For this reason Britain chose not give much attention to building up thier undersea fleet. On the other hand, Germany had no regrets in producing submarines for her navy.
At the start of World War I Germany had twenty operating submarines armed with torpedoes. Submarines were on the verge of being considered to be one of the most ruthless creations ever. Great Britain enacted a blockade on Germany. In retaliation, Germany put one on Britain and enforced it with a new policy of unrestricted submarine warfare. This meant that any allied ship entering a given war zone would be sunk. These vessels could be sunk without warning and with no guarantee for the lives of the crew or passengers. Germany began a rampage of sinking ships indiscriminately. For example, the German U-20 torpedoed the British passenger ship the Lusitania. The incident left 1256 people dead, including 115 Americans. This eventually led to the entry of the United States into World War I.
The submarine was considered to be a horrible weapon, but an effective one. Its value to a fleet was so great that many more were put into service. Submarine warfare escalated during World War I and World War II. New technology had to be invented such as the depth charge and sonar to try to fight against it. If it was not for those inventions, the tides of both wars could have changed in favor of Germany because they were the first to invest time and money into training crews and building submarines.
The end of World War II came with the dropping of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This brought upon the nuclear age. In the 1950's, nuclear power and nuclear engines were beginning to make their appearance. It allowed submarines to stay submerged for longer periods of time because, unlike combustion engines, they did not have to surface often to get air. Submarines were also starting to be made more maneuverable and faster. This increased their importance to a fleet and as a valuable weapon in time of war. Not only did the advent of nuclear technology bring new engines, but it also brought nuclear weapons.
The use of these weapons was especially important during the Cold War. This period was full of tension between the world's two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. These countries found themselves in as arms race that lasted over forty years. Each country tried vigorously and spent trillions of dollars to gain the upper hand. The Cold War was not fought by all out violence. Rather, it was fought by deterrence. This meant that each country would build up their armaments to deter the other country from waging war. The basic idea was that if your country fired your missiles, mine would fire twice as much. The use of nuclear missiles meant that world destruction would be inevitable if either country launched their missiles.
Submarines took upon an important and new role during this type of warfare in the Cold War. They were no longer used in traditional dogfights or embargoes like in the World Wars. Submarines were not only powered by nuclear power, but they were armed with nuclear missiles as well. Their role was to be mobile sites for missile launch. Satellites are able to detect missile silos on land. These silos would be prime targets in time of war. Submarines are constantly moving and are very fast and maneuverable. It would be difficult to detect and destroy them before they are able to launch. They are able to navigate their way right off the coast of an opposing country and fire in a matter of minutes. Nuclear submarines are the best weapon and deterrent of nuclear war. They are important technological advances not only for their development in engineering but also in the preservation of our way of life.
The answer lies behind the leader or politician of a given country. They are the politicians who want to carry out their agendas through the use of force. The nineteenth century philosopher, Carl Von Clausewitz, said, "War is the continuation of policy by other means."2 This can be exemplified by the sinking of the Lusitania that was discussed earlier. During the German blockade of Great Britain, the passenger ship was sunk and resulted in so much death. Even though it was the submarine's torpedo that sunk the ship, it was the Furor's agenda that was being fulfilled.
The torpedo solely facilitated the Furor's policy. It would have been very difficult for him to swim out to the Lusitania from Germany and then proceed to kill all of the people on board with his bare hands. I say with his bare hands, or else he would be using technology. If there was no technology it would be hard to destroy the entire world like we can do with nuclear weapons. Imagine having how long it would take for every human on earth to fight to the death, solely by using their fists. The fact remains that technology is used as a catalyst to meet or own goals.
Technology has aided man to kill from the begging of his/her existence. The first time early man picked up a stick, bone, or rock to use against another creature, he was using technology. The point is man had to want to kill before he used the tool as a weapon. The desire came from within him not from the tool. Man is capable of violence by nature. Violence has been part of human society and its entire history. Man has the ability to be aggressive and barbarous just like animals. The thing that makes us different is our soul and conscience. We do not react solely on instincts. We have the ability to think things through before we act.
Wars occur when a group of people under a similar agenda use force against another opposing group. This is not too different from two men fighting over a disagreement. The only difference is that wars have more casualties. As technology has improved, the casualty rates in wars have increased. The evolution of technology has made it easier for humans to kill each other. No longer do we have to be right next to a man in order to inflict harm on to them. At first, man had to be within arm's length to do harm. Then with the invention of the sword he had to be within blade's distance, with the invention of the gun within the range of the bullet, and now with nuclear weapons man can kill from any given point of the world. The bottom line is that technology is an extension of human will.
In the nuclear age, human will and policies are carried out differently than in the past. In this period, policies can be carried out with the assurance that another country will not launch their missiles for the fear of wiping out the existence of mankind. This is called Mutual Assured Destruction.3 With this policy some say that war will not be a problem. However, this is not the case. Just because a given country will not launch their missiles for fear of nuclear holocaust does not mean that they will not use other means of force. This can be seen with the Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf Wars. All three of these took place after the creation of nuclear weapons. Countries do not have to fire nuclear missiles just because they have them. In today's society nuclear weapons are seen more as defense weapons than ones for aggression. We have them just in case another country decides to use them.
A good question to ask is that why if most countries agree that nuclear weapons are bad and could lead to nuclear holocaust then why do we not get rid of them? The answer is that they have been created and there is nothing that can be done to destroy them. Even if all the missiles that are currently in existence are destroyed the plans for those missiles will still be around. Even if we went as far as destroying all the plans and killing all the scientist with the knowledge of how to construct one, we would still not be in the clear. Some ambitious scientists in the future would read about nuclear warfare and then make it his life's work to create another bomb. Once something has been added to technology it is impossible to stop it. All we can hope to do is contain it.
Knowing that we are stuck with the weapons that humans have invented, we must find a way to contain them. There are two different schools of thought when it comes to dealing with human problems. There are those who want to fix the problem with more technology and then there are those who want to fix it with the use of human values and social engineering. Alvin Weinberg4 states that it is harder for human values to contain nuclear war from occurring than the nuclear bomb itself. Nuclear missiles force countries to be in a less militant attitude towards each other. It is harder to convince every person in the world that it is morally wrong to have war. Some people can not visualize that war is wrong until faced with the question of their own preservation. I could be very militant, but with the threat of nuclear war I would be hesitant to attack an opposing country that has nuclear weapons.
The problem with social engineering is that we can not be sure that every country holds world peace as their first priority. Inventions such as the nuclear submarine protect us from those countries. The submarine in and of itself is not bad. The way it is used for aggressive military purposes is what is bad. Submarines could be used for a number of things other than warfare. They can be used in underwater exploration of the earth's bottom. They could also be used in tours of coral reefs for tourists who are enjoying their honeymoon. The bottom line is that it is not the technology's fault that they are used as nuclear devices, it is how they are used.
The same technology that is used in nuclear weapons is used in the production of nuclear power. Eventually when nuclear power is finely tuned and all the kinks are worked out it could be a very important source of energy. At the rate that fossil fuels are being used up, it is only a matter of decades before the earth is depleted of them. We will need efficient alternatives to petroleum to survive. Nuclear technology will have to do a lot with the future of the Earth and not necessarily in a bad way. Don Ihde says that technology that was used and developed in during the cold war can now be used for exploration and more humanitarian purposes.5 A nuclear submarine could be used to examine the very bottom ocean's floor. Who knows it might end up finding the cure for cancer or AIDS. The point is technology is neutral in that at its roots it can be used for good or evil. How it grows from then on depends on human desire.
Technology is also autonomous in the fact that it stimulates the production of more technology. It is like a being that has the capability of continuing its life even after it is destroyed. For example, as stated in the history section of the report, the submarine brought forth the development of the depth charge and sonar. Technology calls for the creation of more technology. When nuclear submarines are parked a few hundred miles off the coast of a country, you could be sure that a president is going to do everything in his power to protect his country. For example, President Reagan enacted the Star Wars program to protect us against nuclear weapons being launched at us.
Technology does not have to be bad in order for new technologies to be needed. New inventions are often improvements on older ones. Building on previous inventions often leads to better technology and higher standards of quality. For example, the first submarines could only stay submerged for a short time; today's submarines can stay submerged for weeks. Technology is autonomous because it continues to evolve. Technology is also autonomous because people have to conform it.7 A captain and crew of a submarine have to be trained to operate it. The submarine is useless if they do not know how to use it. Also, the crew is useless if they do not know how to operate it. The three aspects of technology given above: its ability to influence, its ability to evolve, and its ability to make humans conform to it is what makes it truly autonomous.
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Khamenei’s Cannon: .50 Caliber Anti-Material Rifles & Shia Fighters in Syria
By Phillip Smyth
Figure 1: Combatants from Liwa’a ‘Ammar Ibn Yasir. The fighter on the left likely holds an Iranian-copy of the HS.50 rifle.
Since April 2013, around the same time Liwa’a Abu Fadl al-Abbas was first gaining broader exposure and name-recognition, another sub-trend started to appear in the photos showing Shia Islamist fighters in Syria. This trend remained minor and occasional. However, starting in October, there have been increasing examples of foreign Shia Islamist fighters being pictured with long range bolt-action anti-material rifles.
It is possible these weapons were the bolt-action HS.50, .50 caliber (12.7x99mm) rifles produced by Austria’s Steyr Mannlicher. According to The Telegraph, 800 of the rifles were shipped to Iran in 2007. However, according to the Brown Moses Blog, it is far more probable that these rifles are actually Iranian copies which were shipped to Syria. Since the winter of 2012, pro-Iranian social media has also praised the Iranian-made copy of the rifle. Still, serial numbers on the weapons are often hidden, making absolute confirmation difficult.
The original Steyr Mannlicher sale of these long-range weapons caused worries among British and U.S. policymakers and military personnel due to the fear they would be supplied to Iranian-created and supplied Shi’a Islamist “special groups” in Iraq. These groups included Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq and Kata’ib Hizballah. Both of these organizations are now sending forces to Syria.
Anti-material sniper rifles of this caliber have found a welcome place in Western military services. The U.S. military fields the M107 semi-automatic .50 caliber rifle as do a number of other militaries. In October, 2012 one of these weapons killed a Taliban member in Afghanistan from a distance of 2,475 meters.
Presently in Syria, these types of rifles have been used by both rebels and pro-Assad forces. Nevertheless, the outfitting of highly organized foreign Shia fighter manned organizations may demonstrate a shift in tactics and training.
Groups using the rifle in Syria span the full spectrum of organizations backed by Iran. Lebanese Hizballah has been a primary poster of images with the weapon. Additionally, Iraq-based Harakat Hizballah al-Nujaba’s (a front for Kata’ib Hizballah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq) Syria-based front militias, Liwa’a ‘Ammar Ibn Yasir and Liwa’a al-Hamad have posted photos of their militants with the rifle. Iraq’s Badr Organization’s Quwet Shahid Muhammed Baqir Sadr and Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada have posted their own images of their fighters with the HS.50 type rifle. Other Shia fighters from unnamed organizations have also been pictured with the weapon.
Films featuring Shia militia groups using the HS. 50 type rifles in combat in Syria have been extremely rare. Usually only photos are posted.
The first film showing Shia Islamist militias in Syria using the rifle was posted to Facebook and YouTube pages associated with the Badr Organization’s Quwet Shahid Baqir Sadr (BOQSBS), the group’s expeditionary unit in Syria. The BOQSBS has also been a main poster of high-quality images showing their combatants wielding these types of anti-material rifles. Around a minute of footage showing BOQSBS fighters using the weapon was inserted into a much longer film made to demonstrate the group’s activities in Syria (see below at minute markers 1:59-2:23).
Due to the high level of operational security employed by these groups, potential failures or successes of the rifle in combat are often not showcased. Operations using the rifle have also not been detailed on the many social media pages run by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups inside Syria. In fact, the rifle has rarely been named or described by Shia Islamist militia pages. Nevertheless, these rifles have become a regular feature in images featuring fallen fighters.
Such a capability, even if deliberately showcased for propaganda purposes, should be taken seriously by regional and global military forces. Iranian equipped and trained snipers, utilizing smaller caliber rifles, demonstrated a lethal efficiency during the Iraq War (2003). Their utilization of smaller caliber-wielding snipers (particularly using the SVD-type rifles) demonstrates a concentration on sniping tactics.
Some Possible Reasons Why the Rifles Are Appearing More
- Propaganda Purposes: Some of the photos of fighters holding the rifle appear to be posed images meant to showcase the size of the weapon (representing power) in comparison to the fighter. Additionally, since it is probably a copy, showing the rifle in operations overseas is a sign that Iranian-made weapons are of a high quality. Proxy organizations may also see the rifle as a symbol of advancement and as a sign they are comparable to first-world armies. The weapon may also be a sign to rebel groups that Shia militants have more advanced capabilities.
- General Incorporation into the Order of Battle: The rifle could have possibly become more prolific with increased foreign-manned Shia militia operations.
- Offensive Operations: Since the start of main offensives in October and increase in numbers of Shia fighters, it is possible the rifle has found more use and acceptance by fighters.
The Rifle & Its Shia Islamist Users
Figure 2: Lebanese Hizballah’s Ali al-Hadi Nuwn shown holding the weapon on his shoulder. (Left)
Figure 3: Another posed-photo of Lebanese Hizballah’s Ali al-Hadi Nuwn. In this picture he is taking aim with the .50 caliber rifle. (Right)
Figure 4: Hizballah commander Ja’afar Husayn Hashim with the rifle. He was reported to have been killed in Syria on November 1, 2013.
Figure 5: Hizballah’s Khadr Ahmed Matar, declared killed in Syria on December 2
0, is shown standing in the snow with the rifle.
Figure 6: Qasim Ghamloush is shown holding the .50 caliber rifle. His death was announced by Hizballah on December 7, 2013.
Figure 7: Ali Husayn Salah (A.K.A. Sheikh Hadi) is seen holding the rifle over his Kalashnikov-pattern weapon. Salah was also reported to have been killed in Syria on December 7, 2013.
Figure 8: An October photo of a fighter from Liwa’a al-Hamad taking aim with the HS.50-type rifle.
The Badr Organization – Quwet al-Shahid Muhammed Baqir Sadr
Figure 9: Following the announcement that the Badr Organization had created its own expeditionary force for Syria, this was one of the first photos they posted online.
Figure 10: A Badr Organization-Quwet al-Shahid Muhammed Baqir al-Sadr is shown holding the HS. 50 type rifle.
Liwa’a ‘Ammar Ibn Yasir:
Figure 11: A commander from Liwa’a Ammar Ibn Yasir is seen holding the .50 caliber rifle.
Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada:
Fighters from Other Groups:
Figure 12: The Shia militia effort’s “first African martyr” (Muhammed Suleiman al-Kuwni) is shown holding the rifle.
Figure 13: A fighter from an unnamed Shia Islamist militia (likely Liwa’a ‘Ammar Ibn Yasir) take aim with his rifle.
Figure 14: Alla’ Ibrahim (possibly from Liwa’a Zulfiqar), an Iraqi Shi’a fighter buried on November 30, 2013 holds the rifle over his shoulder.
Figure 15: An edited shot of Alla’ Ibrahim shows him posting with the rifle.
Figure 16: A Shia fighter from an unnamed militia group is shown with the HS. 50-type rifle.
 The Oryx Blog has an excellent post on HS. 50-type rifles in Syria: https://spioenkop.blogspot.com/2013/04/syria-and-her-hs50s.html. The post is from April 27, 2013 and pictures of Liwa’a Abu Fadl al-Abbas members with the rifle.
 See: https://brown-moses.blogspot.com/2013/04/anti-material-rifles-in-syria.html. See also: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/07/16/mysterious-iranian-50-cals-part-3/. This post by The Firearms Blog should also be read when assessing the rifle in question.


There is a lot of talk nowadays about the need to self-sow, but the reality is that the only way to self-sow successfully is to develop the habit of paying attention. The best way to do that is to practice being aware of your surroundings and your mind. That means you’ll have to learn to take notice of your surroundings and your thoughts but you have to do it without having to think about it, even just for a minute.
We’re talking about syrac ordnance, specifically. What we’re actually talking about is a new range of weapons that the game developer Syrac is developing. These weapons are called “syrac ordnance” because they’re all derived from the same technology. They use a series of laser-guided bombs to blow up targets in the game world in a number of different ways.
The syrac ordnance range is a new and improved version of the old syrac ordnance but without the laser guidance. The lasers were too visible and not very useful, so theyre now gone. The new range of weapons will launch around the start of the game in a number of different ways and will each have a different power level. The most interesting ones will be the ones that fire a wide array of nonlethal weapons at close range.
The first thing you might want to look at is the new gun. The new gun is actually a new version of the old gun, but without the laser guidance. It fires a few different types of ammunition, including a high explosive grenade that is used to kill anyone who gets close enough to it. It also fires a wide range of non-lethal projectiles that can be used to injure anyone who gets close enough to it.
The gun is also quite simple. The gun has a simple firing mechanism which will allow you to fire the gun for a short time. It also has a few settings that can be changed to make it harder or easier to shoot your target.
The gun is made by Syrac ordnance, a company that has been around for over a hundred years. The company is well known for their range of products, but their most famous product was a laser gun called the LZ-1 which they were the first to produce. The LZ-1, a laser gun that fires a laser beam that can be seen from a distance as a bright red, was very popular in the 1960s and early ‘70s.
The company makes a lot of guns, and the last one they produced was a very popular one called the LZ-1. For many years, the LZ-1 was a popular target gun, and it was one of the most sought after target guns. The company went out of business recently, and with that, the LZ-1 is out of business.
The LZ-1 is a very popular target gun, and was very popular among high school students. A major problem with this is that the design of the laser gun is very prone to failure. The laser itself doesn’t work very well and the barrel sometimes burns out as well. As a result, the LZ-1 is more expensive and harder to find than it should be and has not been in stock since the company went out of business.
The LZ-1 is no longer something that is going to be on anyone’s wish list. It’s now gone from the shelves.
It is now more expensive, more difficult to find, and not something you want to carry around in your pocket. The LZ-1 is now something that is going to be on your wish list because that’s how you want to get it.


Good news Thursday May 20th is my 4-year anniversary to my sweet wife so in celebration we’re giving away a free shotgun shell clip. No, we didn’t have a “shotgun-wedding” but we do shoot some of the extra toaster overs.
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Gamo Moving Target - Deer
The new GAMO MTS 1000™ Moving Target System is specially designed for airgun use to simulate real hunting situations with centerfire rifles on moving deer at distances up to 200 yards. Utilizing a special motorized four speed carriage with true scale white tail buck silhouette, the Deer silhouette travels along 6 feet of steel track at speeds replicating the movement of deer walking, feeding or running. The silhouette automatically resets at both ends of the track. Each MTS™ Target System comes with a ballistics and distance chart which tells you the distance to place the target systems to replicate centerfire rifle shooting at 100, 150 and 200 yards. The track sections and the silhouette carriage are designed to ensure years of reliable use. The new GAMO MTS 1000 is designed to be a shooting opportunity expander. It can be used in any backyards in areas where firearms discharge has been made unlawful but airgun shooting is permissible.


They were smooth bore, free of serial numbers (shocking) short barreled and good for no more than 20 feet in distance, but more realistically 3-5 feet would be the practical range. These guns scared the enemy big time. They had to view every person as a potential threat. The psychological value of these guns was important. It put the occupying troops on edge. They would not be safe wondering around the towns drunk doing their occupying army thing. The gun came with instructions called comic book instructions.
Now lets jump forward to the Vietnam era. The CIA wanted something similar to be used in Vietnam. They developed a similar but a bit more sophisticated gun called the "Deer Gun".The US government knows that a country cannot easily be occupied if Telephone Number List the population is armed. They also knew extremely simple "Saturday Night Special" type guns were enough to thwart the occupying army big time. Now mind you the people in the USA do not have junk pot metal liberator guns that look like Mattel Toy Company made them. They have sophisticated guns in many cases better than what the military has except for maybe the crack units like Navy Seals. The people in the USA also know how to use these guns.
Why An Occupying Army Would Fear the USA Gun Owners - An armed society is a polite society and a free society. Total occupation and enslavement becomes difficult, not impossible just a lot more difficult. The challenges facing an occupying Army from civilian owned sophisticated guns are deep and complex. I will go into some of them. We will cover types of guns and applications.