The rifle pictured below is a BSA Martini Action .22 rifle. The Martini is the
piece of metal pointing down from behind the trigger. When the martini is in the position
shown a round can be inserted into the chamber. After the round has been inserted the martini
is then pulled back (flush with the stock) and the rifle is now ready to fire.
The small silver plate on the underneath of the rifle is for attaching a single point strap,
this is not that common most rifles have 2 little eyes for a dual point strap to be attached. The rear sight
can be seen above the sliver plate and the end sight is on the far end of the barrel.
Here is a bolt action rifle. It doesn't have a martini, it has a bolt. With the bolt in
the position shown a round can be inserted into the chamber. The bolt is then slid forward
and locked down, just like the bolt on a shed. The bolt is released by pulling up and then
back, then the empty shell pops out, you must have seen them in the films.
As you have probably already read the history its probably not worth mentioning that the
shells are all rim fire detonated. There are to types used in the league, long and short, both pictured
below. The long shot are more powerful and are only used on the open ranges which are longer, the short
shot is used on the tube ranges. Please click on the Targets link to find out about the ranges.
A long shot, a £1 Coin and a short shot.


|Damask is a steel used in Damascus sword making. Damask swords were of legendary sharpness and strength, and were apocryphally claimed to be able to cut through more "ordinary" European swords and even rock.
The techniques for making Damask steel remain a mystery even with the presences of numerous well-preserved examples.
|The original Damask steel swords may have been made in the vicinity of Damascus, Syria, in the period from 900 AD to as late as 1750 AD. Damask steel is a type of steel alloy that is both hard and flexible, a combination that made it ideal for the building of swords.
It is said that when Damascus-made swords were first encountered by Europeans during the Crusades it garnered an almost mythical reputation—a Damascus steel blade was said to be able to cut a piece of silk in half as it fell to the ground, as well as being able to chop through normal blades, or even rock, without losing its sharp edge. Recent metallurgical experiments, based on microscopic studies of preserved Damask-steel blades, have claimed to reproduce a very similar steel via possible reconstructions of the historical process.
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While most of the U.S. was sleeping on February 11th of this year, the Air Force was using a frickin' laser to shoot down a missile. In midair. While both craft were flying. Badass.
The Airborne Laser Testbed Team mounted a "high-energy Chemical Oxygen Iodine Laser (PDF link)" (COIL) to the nose of a modified Boeing 747-400F aircraft, and successfully destroyed a missile in it's initial launch phase that night. The air crew then headed home for a fourthmeal of Taco Bell, complete with empanadas and cinnamon twists.
The implications of these tests are profound, yet the whole project was relegated to "back burner" by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and only one of the planes was fitted with the laser (instead of the initially planned 5). Defense Secretary Gates commented that the entire program suffered from affordability and technological issues as well as a questionable operational role. His shift, instead, is towards solid-state technology that can be more easily produced, and would be more mobile.
My question is then, when can I outfit a shark with a frickin' laser beam on its head? Huh? I'm not asking a lot. (image courtesy of http://mcgibs.iseenothing.com)


When it concerns warding off bullets, both Superman and also armored Automobile s could do their task quite possibly. Superman has his incredible powers because he originates from the earth Krypton. Armored Cars however cannot jump over a building in a single bound, yet they could secure the people inside from armor-piercing bullets if contended the car. We all approve that Superman has a unique suit that makes him impervious to bullets. When it pertains to armored Automobile s, there are several actions that should be required to guarantee the owners inside the armored cars are safe from this type of assault.
There are many levels of defense that could be mounted on armored cars and trucks. You may have a CIT vehicle Cash in Transportation that gets a minimal quantity of cash money, coins or checks and is thought about a low threat course. This sort of lorry might be armored for hand weapons. A Brinks armored truck that might be grabbing gold bullion or large quantities of cash will be greatly armored to Level IV or B7 which is the highest possible defense readily available which will certainly safeguard against hand explosives, armor-piercing bullets, and I.E.D.’s. The degrees of defense begin at Degree I or B1 and also go right up the line increasing in security based on the hazard degrees you may encounter. The US uses Degrees as checked by the N.I.J. National Institute of ice. The European standard usages B1, B2, etc. for their degrees of defense
There are certain vehicles when seen, you will certainly understand promptly that they should be an armored lorry, but there are additionally various other vehicles driving around that are heavily armored yet look like the average car you can buy at your neighborhood car dealership. Comparable to Clark these extremely pricey armored Cars that look like every various other vehicle driving down the road yet have actually hidden shield below it is supply exterior. Brand name new cars will be stripped to the structure and transformed utilizing ballistic material will be installed depending on the degree of protection the customer needs. Yes, these men and also girls are good that do this very technically and also requiring work on these armored cars. for more information armored cars visit here.


On the 27th March 1943, Royal Navy Avenger-class escort carrier, HMS Dasher (D37), suffered a major internal explosion and sank midway between Arran and Ardrossan, on the Clyde.
The Avenger-class escort carriers were converted American merchant ships and were not built to the same specifications as Royal Navy and US Navy vessels. Fuel storage and leaking fuel tanks appear to have been a major problem.
On the 27th, Dasher was carrying out exercises with the vessel’s embarked Sea Hurricanes and Swordfish aircraft in preparation for a strike against the German warship Tirpitz in Norway.
Of the 528 crewmen on-board, 379 died.


Run away from the Quad Track! Posted by admin on February 7, 2012 Posted in: Military, Remote Operations. Tagged: guns, military, remote, remote operation, robot, robotics, robots, ugv, unmanned ground vehicle, weaponry, weapons. Leave a Comment Run away from the Quad Track, which is a small unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) developed by www.robotics-research.com . Now where is my damned scone?!?


Panther G - Night Fighting Tank
Starting in September 1944, a limited number of Panthers were to be outfitted with an infrared searchlight and scope mounted on the commander’s cupola. The 200 watt screened light, in combination with the infrared receiver/gun sight, had a range of up to 600 meters in clear weather at night. A steel band connected the infrared sight to an internal control for gun elevation.
The following changes were made to a normal Ausf.G to prepare it for mounting the FG 1250 infrared searchlight and scope. A mount was welded on the inner ring for the 12-Uhr-Zeiger that still allowed the free rotation of this ring. A hole for the steel band connecting the infrared scope to the internal elevation control was bored in the turret roof in front of the commander’s cupola. An armored guard for this hole was welded to the turret roof. Four base plates for mounting an armored bin were welded on the right side of the hull rear, replacing the Gepäckkasten (021 St 48399) stowage bin. The stand for the battery and GG 400 electrical generator was mounted inside in the right rear corner of the fighting compartment, replacing the three-round ammunition bin, a section of floor plate and the cover for the rear shock absorber.
Each Panther with an FG 1250 was identified by the letter “F” stamped behind the Fahrgestell Nummer on the serial number plate (not to be confused with the “Panther Ausf.F”). On August 7, 1944, MNH was sent a model of the FG 1250 that was to be installed in the Panther Ausf.G with Fgst.Nr.128520 F. Since it was determined on August 8, 1944 that installation was to be expedited, the model of the FG 1250 was to be mounted in Panther Ausf.G with Fgst.Nr. 128495. On September 4, 1944, MNH reported that, the model of the FG 1250 couldn’t be mounted in Fgst.Nr.128495 due to shipping delays, but MNH intended to mount it in Fgst.Nr.128557 (completed on September 5, 1944).
Also, on August 7, 1944, MNH had received directions to install the FG 1250 infrared sighting equipment in accordance with the following schedule: 50 in September, 70 in October, 80 in November, and 100 in December 1944. MNH countered with a proposal to complete all 120 Panther Ausf.G with FG 1250 in October, instead of 50 in September and 70 in October. On August 8, 1944, due to the military situation, OKH rejected the counterproposal and ordered MNH to mount the FG 1250 on the last 50 Panther Ausf.G completed by MNH in September.
On October 5, 1944, MNH reported that due to the delayed arrival of acceptance specifications, only 20 Panthers were produced mounting the FG 1250 in September. However, the shortage of 30 from September were to be completed in October. MNH was then scheduled to complete a total of 80 Panthers with FG 1250 in October.
On November 18, 1944, MNH noted that based on the latest orders from OKH, FG 1250 were not to be mounted on any Panther completed in November. The Panthers already prepared for installation of the FG 1250 were to be converted back to normal Ausf.G. This included re-mounting the Gepäckkasten stowage bin on the right hull rear, replacing the stand for the GG 400 with the three-round ammunition bin, and removing the mounts for the FG 1250 in the turret, as well as removing the battery and the high voltage transformer. In this same order, MNH was directed to outfit 30 Panthers with FG 1250 in December.
On December 13, 1944, MNH was informed that they were still expected to mount 30 FG 1250 on Panthers in December 1944. Later, MNH was ordered to outfit all of their Panthers with the FG 1250 starting on January 15, 1945.


North Korea has rejected any further talks with South Korea, calling its decision “completely the fault of South Korea’s actions”, BBC News reports.
It issued a statement in response to a speech by South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Thursday.
Meanwhile, early on Friday North Korea test-fired two missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean military said.
It is the sixth such test in less than a month.
The two “unidentified projectiles” were fired about 08:00 (23:00 GMT Thursday) and travelled 230km (140 miles) reaching an altitude of 30km (18 miles), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Six days ago, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan/East Sea.
Although officials in Seoul did not say what the projectiles were, the apogee and range of them appeared to be consistent with earlier tests identified as North Korea’s KN-23, a hypersonic short-range ballistic missile designed to evade missile defense systems.
Japan’s Defense Ministry said the North Korean projectiles fell short of its territorial waters. The White House said it was aware of the launches and was consulting with Seoul and Tokyo, according to The Associated Press.
Less than a year ago, the Koreas appeared to be on the path to rapprochement.
The series of tests comes after US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un agreed during a meeting in June to restart denuclearisation negotiations.
North Korea has faced international sanctions for its development of nuclear weapons.


05BB94 on display at IWM Duxford
|MBT:||Dynamometer test vehicle:|
|ARV: Armoured Recovery vehicle.||Caernarvon: Conqueror with Centurion turret.|
Comparison shot between IWM Duxford vehicle and their Chieftain.
30BA86 on display at Bovington Tank Museum.
"Persuader" On display at IWM Duxford.
Caernarvon: OR is it??? latest information on this vehicle is that it ended up as a test vehicle and now resides at Bovington Tank Museum with Conqueror tracks replacing the Centurion ones seen in the picture.
Vehicle with test weights fitted on display at IWM Duxford.
Dynamometer test vehicle:
Vehicle converted to a Information stand at Bovington Tank Museum.


WHAT HIT THE PENTAGON ON 9/11? We know it was NOT a commercial airliner (and WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PEOPLE WHO WERE ON THAT AIRLINER?)
From another source whose friend was on the "inside", the following link: you must read it and look at the photos.
Further information contained in this email from the "friend" who is now no longer in the USA out of fear for his life:
EXCERPTED and taken out of order from a very extensive 3+ MEG report I started more than a year ago that involves a lot of my personal knowledge and experience...I spoke about much of this in 3 radio interviews I did June 2006....and VERY nearly VERY DEAD from having done so...it's why I am no longer in the States
Re:A-3 SKYWARRIOR + AGM-12C BULLPUP + MISTEL TYPE WARHEAD==> PENTAGON
A-3 SKYWARRIOR PARTS FOUND AT PENTAGON.....
1. 911 Pentagon Conspiracy
BBC Photo shows A3 Skywarrior 9/11 Pentagon Hit. From: Tim White ..... was the FACT that 2 A-3 Skywarriors(owned by RAYTHEON) were modified at the Ft ...911-penta-gon.blogspot.com/-
3. 911 Pentagon Conspiracy: CIA front Evergreen Airlines, 911 and ...
10 Sep 2007... was the FACT that 2 A-3 Skywarriors(owned by RAYTHEON) were modified at the Ft ... Tim White,Viet Nam Vet(USAF),Concerned Citizen ...911-penta-gon.blogspot.com/.../date-mon-10-sep-2007-134851-0700-pdt
. html- Cached
5. [cia-drugs] 9/11 WTC/PENTAGON ATTACKS: High Military Brass Verify ...
24 Jan 2010 ... From: Tim White Subject: Re: PHOTO OF DARRELL SKURICH---CIA BLACK OPS GOON ... was the FACT that 2 A-3 Skywarriors(owned by RAYTHEON) were ...www.mail-archive.com/cia-drugs@yahoogroups.../msg13861.html-
7. 911, The Pentagon And The A3 Skywarrior Theory
To this very day, Raytheon Hughes uses a fleet of A3 Skywarriors to test fire rockets and ... Jack White backs the JT8D research and the A3 connection: ...www.rense.com/general70/safe.htm-
9. Who is Darrell Skurich - (970) 493-3347 - Fort Collins - CO ...
From: Tim White Subject: Re: PHOTO OF DARRELL SKURICH---CIA BLACK OPS GOON ... was the FACT that 2 A-3 Skywarriors(owned by RAYTHEON) were modified at the . ...waatp.com/people/darrell-skurich/19470557/
11. What hit the Pentagon on on 9/11/01?
Coincidentally, five key executives of Raytheon Co. went missing on 9/11. ... It could also be a part that was retrofitted on an A-3 Skywarrior, since the wheels would most likely need ... Also note the bright white secondary explosion. ...www.wikilaw3k.org/.../What-hit-the-Pentagon-on-on-9-11-01-337490.htm-
13. WTC2 The South Tower Anomalies Thread., page 1
17 posts - 6 authors - Last post: 31 Aug 20093). The blue lines indicate roughly the size of the chunk (34 storeys) ... white phosphorus although controversial has been used in the modern day .... The attack jet was an A-3 Skywarrior from Raytheon's fleet, flown by ...www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread496897/pg1-
14. 9/11 and Raytheon Connection
27 Dec 2008 ... Hughes was purchased by Raytheon before 9-11 and that company has a fleet of A-3 Skywarriors that they use for testing air-to-air missiles ...issuu.com/forgenerations/docs/911raytheonconnection-
Cached Witnesses link missile to small military jet parts found at ...
26 May 2005 ... The part here at the left--recovered after the Pentagon impact--is ... Ultimately Schwarz found the A-3 Sky Warrior part photos and numbers ...www.tomflocco.com/fs/WitnessesLink.htm-
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 4:45 PM
"Tim White" email@example.com
NOTICE that this report - from SEPTEMBER 23,2010.....CITES a NAZI RE-INFORCED STRUCTURE PENETRATION WEAPON FROM 1944 - the MISTEL WARHEAD....does this type weapon STILL EXIST in a "modern version" - and has it ALREADY BEEN DEPLOYED AT THE PENTAGON on 9-11-2001 to have REASON to be mentioned in this report ?
Presentation by Gordon Thompson IRSS & Clark University - Public ...
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML23 Sep 2010 ... Shaped Charge Warhead, 1943 ... The Mistel Shaped Charge. Delivery System, 1944. Page 9. Bunker Busting with Clustered. Shaped Charges, 2008 ...brc.gov/Transportation_Storage_SC/.../B%20Thompson%20BRC.pdf---
On Tue, 1/25/11, Tim White <firstname.lastname@example.org> wrote:
From: Tim White <email@example.com>Subject: A-3 SKYWARRIOR + AGM-12C BULLPUP + MISTEL TYPE WARHEAD==> PENTAGONTo:
Received: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 3:32 PM
Mistel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The definitive Mistel warhead was a very large shaped charge, of nearly two short tons in weight, and fitted with a copper or aluminium liner, ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistel-
- Luftwaffe Resource Center - Mistel ...
The definitive Mistel warhead was a shaped charge around a core of copper or aluminium. When detonated, the explosion would create a penetrator made of the ...www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/mistral.html-
911 Pentagon Conspiracy
The definitive Mistel warhead was a shaped charge around a core of copper or aluminium. When detonated, the explosion would create a penetrator made of the ...911-penta-gon.blogspot.com/-
Presentation by Gordon Thompson IRSS & Clark University - Public ...
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML23 Sep 2010 ... Shaped Charge Warhead, 1943 ... The Mistel Shaped Charge. Delivery System, 1944. Page 9. Bunker Busting with Clustered. Shaped Charges, 2008 ...brc.gov/Transportation_Storage_SC/.../B%20Thompson%20BRC.pdf
Shaped Charge Concept, An Overview - Walters.pdf - An Overview of ...
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick Viewby W Walters - Related articlesThe largest known shaped charge was the German MISTEL. The MISTEL (mistletoe) concept used a fighter aircraft mounted piggyback on the top of a large bomber ...knygos.sprogmenys.net/.../Shaped%20Charges.../Shaped%20Charge%20Concept,%20An%20Overview%20-%20Walters.pdf
DID GORDON THOMPSON of IRSS/Clark University know about
what I've been posting for the past few years to the Internet about MISTEL
to include the MISTEL into his report of September 23,2010 ?.....well I
SURE THINK so...otherwise,WHY cite a NAZI weapon from 1944 on a report in 2010 ?
because I'm quite sure it EXISTS in an "updated version"....certainly the MISTEL
warhead was a PROVEN SUCCESS but the weak link in the deployed system in
1944 was the DELIVERY SYSTEM....that 1944 problem was corrected on September
11,2001 by the use of a RAYTHEON owned and CIA/EVERGREEN modified
A-3 SKYWARRIOR fitted with the GLOBAL HAWK REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM...now
MOST 9-11 researchers/"researchers" are completely confused about GLOBAL HAWK
since most people think it's just ONE aircraft type when in fact it's a SYSTEM that can
be installed in virtually ANY aircraft.....
From: Tim White <firstname.lastname@example.org>Subject: re: PENTAGON ATTACKTo:
Received: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 1:32 PM
On the ABLE DANGER blog there is COMPLETELY ERRONEOUS INFO regarding the TYPE of missile fired off the A-3 SKYWARRIOR pylon as an OUTER WALL BREACHING WEAPON ...the list of possible missile types used is a VERY short list indeed...the missile used was MOST assuredly a MACH 1.8 AGM-12C BULLPUP with a SEMI-ARMOR PIERCING/HIGH EXPLOSIVE 970 LB WARHEAD and NOT an AGM-65 MAVERICK with a 125-300 LB WARHEAD (depending on variant) - the AGM-65 is simply NOT powerful enough for desired results...in addition to this - the EXTENSIVE damage through 3 "rings" that was evident at the PENTAGON was NOT caused by the AGM-12C and the A-3 SKYWARRIOR airframe themselves but with the ADDITION of a GIANT SHAPED CHARGE in the NOSE of the A-3 in the SAME manner as the NAZIS did in WW II with the MISTEL system first deployed in Summer 1944...there is a VERY interesting PENTAGON ATTACK thread on ABOVE TOP SECRET (www.abovetopsecret.com
) where someone posted a series of photos and
also made this exact statement on the photo showing this view ==> " THE DAMAGE CAUSED APPEARS TO BE LIKE A ROUND TUNNEL WAS BLASTED RIGHT THROUGH ALL 3 RINGS "...this is the EXACT "signature" of what the largest MISTEL SHAPED CHARGE of 7,700 POUNDS was designed into do and the capability of the SMALLER 4,400 POUNDS was 24 FEET of STEEL ARMOR PLATE and up to 60 FEET of RE-INFORCED CONCRETE and keep in mind the A-3 is a MUCH more powerful aircraft with a MUCH greater load carrying capability than ANY of the aircraft used by the NAZIS in WW II for the MISTEL REMOTE CONTROL WEAPONS....now do you THINK for ONE SECOND that LONG TIME CIA/EVERGREEN AIR ASSET DARRELL SKURICH - a guy with a WORLD CLASS reputation for rebuilding WW II fighter aircraft at his VINTAGE AIRCRAFT Ltd in Ft Collins - and he's an EXPERT on NAZI aircraft - and apparently ANOTHER "crew"(CIA) involved than his own crew at Vintage did NOT KNOW OF THIS WEAPON from 57 YEARS AGO at the time of
9/11 ?...NOT A CHANCE...BTW...I was trained on the AGM-12C guidance system as well as the very FIRST of the "smart weapons"...the TV-guided un-powered,lockon-release-and-forget glide bomb - the AGM-62 WALLEYE...a highly accurate weapon - launched from 15 miles away and 20,000ft ...hitting the very middle of 36" dia crosshairs on a concrete test structure in a film I watched in 1968 while at MacDill AFB in Tampa...so I think I know a little bit about what I'm saying here....
Tim White,Viet Nam Vet(USAF)
Weapons Fire Control/RADAR Technician with a SECRET security clearance
F-4E & D Phantoms
366th TAC Fighter Wing - THE GUNFIGHTERS
DaNang Air Base Viet Nam 1969-1970
Martin AGM-12 Bullpup
20 Nov 2007 ... The final production Bullpup version was the USAF's AGM-12E. This variant was a derivative of the AGM-12C, in which the unitary warhead was ...www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-12.html
Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick
7 Apr 2005 ... The AGM-65 Maverick was the first general purpose fire-and-forget tactical air- to-ground missile in service with the U.S. Air Force. ...www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-65.html
JUNKERS JU 88 "MISTEL"
A Mistel like proposal suggested a Ar 234/ Ar E377. The Arado Ar E377 was a unmanned mid-wing airplane which could have a 2000 kg (4409 lb) hollow-charge ...greyfalcon.us/restored/Junkers%20Ju%2088.htm
Thus far the Mistel idea had little to commend it, for the expenditure of one Ju 88 bomber to deliver a mere 3 ton warhead to a target was a grossly uneconomical method. But if a special warhead could be fitted to the explosive aircraft, a warhead which could punch through almost any protective layer of armor, the possibilities became very attractive.
THE HOLLOW CHARGE The warhead fitted to the Mistel was of the hollow charge type. Such warheads were used a great deal during the war against tanks. But with the Mistel a hollow charge warhead weighing 7,700 pounds - far larger than any built before or since - was to be used. Below is an early Mistel 1 combination, with the hollow charge war- head fitted in place of the crew compartment of the Ju 88 lower component. This warhead, seen below on a Mistel 1, was capable of "drilling" a hole clean through the hull of even the most heavily armored warship. The hollow charge, as fitted to the Mistel, was intended to blow a hole through the thick steel armor of a battleship. The shape of the 3,800 pound explosive charge was important. At the front end of the explosive charge was a cone-shaped hollow cavity which was lined with a layer of soft metal-either copper or aluminum. It was important that a soft metal be used for this liner, since a harder metal
would prevent the hollow charge action from developing properly. Four electrical crush fuses, for firing the detonator of the main charge, were mounted at the end of the nine foot long stand-off probe which protruded from the front of the warhead; the detonator for the main charge was situated at the rear of the warhead. When the stand-off probe hit the target the crush fuses operated, set off the detonator, and thus fired the main charge. Because of its shape and the fact that it was burning from the rear forwards, the force of the main charge was focused on to the soft metal liner. The liner became fluid, and was pushed forward from the centre of the cone in a fine jet. A split-second later the hollow charge action had developed completely. The metal in the liner was now "squirted" forwards in a stream about one foot in diameter, a stream which reached speeds of between 20 and 2.5 times the speed of sound. Thus the hollow-charge acted as a "gun", and
the soft metal liner as a "bullet". The colossal speed attained by the thin jet of soft metal gave it the energy necessary to "drill" a hole clean through steel armor with a thickness of up to four times the maximum diameter of the warhead itself; in the case of the six foot diameter warhead fitted to the Mistel lower component, this gave a theoretical maximum penetration of the order of 24 feet. Such a warhead would I penetrate the heaviest armor carried by a ship with ease. Once through the outer protective shell of the target, and now confined inside it, the jet of high energy metal would vaporize anything in its path.
The stand-off probe was necessary to set off the main explosive charge at the optimum distance from the target, so that the soft metal liner had time to form itself into a thin jet before it struck. Within limits, the further the charge from the target when it was detonated, the thinner and deeper the hole "drilled"; the closer the charge to the target, the wider and shallower the penetration. Both long and short stand- off probes were used with the Mistel. The entire hollow-charge action took place within one ten-thousandth part of a second, during which time a relatively slow-moving Ju88 explosive aircraft, impacting at 400 m.p.h., moved forwards about a half an inch. This, then, was the potential of the Mistel device.
Google TIM WHITE COLONEL DONN DE GRAND PRE A-3 SKYWARRIOR PENTAGON MISTEL
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Tim White <phantomII_469366@yahoo.com> says:
June 26, 2007 at 7:01 pm
I have IMPORTANT info about EVERGREEN AIR...those guys are the ones to mod the aircraft used on 9/11 against the WTC and the A-3 Skywarrior at the Pentagon.This has been CONFIRMED PERSONALLY to me by Col Donn de Grand Pre and I’m in touch with Brig Gen Ben Partin too.I’m a friend of Ted Gunderson(FBI SAC-ret LA office) and former top aide to Bill Colby,John DeCamp,knows me too.Check out the name,DARRELL SKURICH..he’s the guy that headed up the mod crew in Ft Collins CO that did the REMOTE CONTROL mods on the 2 A-3s…I have EXTENSIVE info on this and Col Donn has said I’m droppin’ em in the pickle barrel so that’s why the flak is REAL HEAVY against me - being DIRECTLY over the target…I’ll tell you why the Pentagon was hit too…it was NOT in the original scenario …ONI knew what was going on and they had to be neutralized by a DIRECT HIT on the Pentagon offices of ONI….
Tim White,Viet Nam Vet(USAF),Concerned Citizen
Weapons Control/RADAR on F-4C,D and E modelsAFSC32251P(F-4C’s,APQ-100 and D’s,APQ-109)AFSC32251Q(F-4E’s,APQ-120)
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Countering the threat caused by rogue drones is now a global issue and an increasing concern for the military, government and homeland security forces across every continent. It is expected that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will be used increasingly for malicious purposes as they can carry cameras, weapons, toxic chemicals and explosives and are being used increasingly for terrorism, espionage and smuggling purposes.
The AUDS counter-UAS system was developed by a consortium of UK defence companies to address the growing threat from malicious and errant unmanned aircraft systems.
Utilising robust battle proven technology from Blighter Surveillance Systems, Chess Dynamics and Enterprise Control Systems, this fully integrated mission-deployed TRL-9 rated system, can detect, track and defeat a drone in approximately 15 seconds at a range of up to 10 km (6 miles).
The AUDS system detects the drone using state-of-the-art electronic scanning micro-Doppler radar, tracks it using high precision infrared and daylight cameras and advanced video tracking software, before using a non-kinetic radio frequency (RF) inhibitor to defeat the drone. Using AUDS, an operator can effectively take control of the drone and force a safe landing.
AUDS is field proven to detect all types of drones including fixed wing and quadcopters. The consortium is also committed to constantly evolving the AUDS platform to respond to new threats and stay ahead in the dynamic UAS countermeasures market.
AUDS is a strategic system designed for use by the military, police, other government and non-government agencies for protecting high value critical national infrastructure and personnel.


Submitted by Sargeant
A story receiving very little attention is the news that the Iranians have in their custody one of the USAF’s most secret weapons a RQ-170 Spy Plane aka a “Drone”. Not even the closest of US allies have been able to get their hands on one of these machines let alone have access to its technological equipment.
When this story first broke the US said it had lost control of a drone which was on patrol over the Afghan/Iranian border and the US also hinted that it had crashed but there were sophisticated systems on board which would make it self destruct by fire on impact. The Iranians countered that they had the drone which they brought down by seizing control of its systems over its territory. I thought that the Iranians were engaging in some sort of propaganda war and certainly they were bluffing and didn’t have a complete drone, perhaps they had some burned out parts etc. Imagine a few days later the Iranian produced a complete drone looking like it just left the hangar and the US was left with egg on its face.
Then I thought of another US secret flight which was brought down over enemy territory. (Even then although I was knee high to a grasshopper I was interested in International Affairs). In 1960 Frances Gary Powers flying a U2 sophisticated spy plane over Russia was shot down by the Russians. The Russians knew that the US were conducting spying missions over their territory but at that time their planes or missiles couldn’t reach the U2 height of 70,000 feet so the US was surprised when the Russians brought down the plane.
How did the Russians do it? The Russian found out the planes were serviced in Turkey and blackmailed a Turkish technician to sabotage the altimeter so when Powers thought he was flying high, he was actually at a lower altitude. The U2 plane did have the means for the pilot to destroy the plane in the event that something went amiss but Powers parachuted out and was captured by the Soviets. The US stopped the U2 flights over Russia and Nikita Khrushchev (Soviet Leader) used the incident to embarrass the US in his famous shoe banging speech at the UN.
Fast forward to 2011, could the Iranians somehow been able to acquire the means to control the drone or were they acting as surrogates for another country? In the murky world of International espionage anything is possible but now that the Iranians have the drone you can be sure that the Chinese and the Russians will soon their hands on have the technology.


You’ve just purchased a brand new gun and you need ammo. There are a myriad of types. Ammunition comes in many shapes and sizes. The instruction manual is available on the official website of the manufacturer along with other sites like eBay. What’s the best place to begin? The first step is to look through the options available. This can help you choose what type is best for your needs. There might also be a particular brand preference if somebody doesn’t want dirty expensive practice rounds.
After you have bought your ammunition and firearm, it is time to head to the range. Check the Barrels/Slugs plates at the end of each gun that is that is available in this shop (or elsewhere) before you shoot. We’re glad to assist you in deciding whether there is more than one option available between 9mm and.40 caliber CPUs.
The goal Ammo
The best type of ammunition to test using your handgun is full-metal jacket (FMJ) bullets. They will have the FMJ acronym and will be labelled by grains, which refer to the weight. Some examples are 115 (or 124), 147, or grains 9mms. When choosing what gun to buy you must find one that is designed specifically for shooting accurately from distances longer than 10 yards. This is because there is a possibility that I would not only want my weapon in place, and accurate, but also able to shoot at a distance that is needed.
Personal Protection Ammo
It may be difficult to locate your target when using personal ammunition for defense. If you’re shot from close range, the possibility of overpenetration could occur , which means that the bullet may penetrate the objects, and could hit someone else nearby who wasn’t involved in any way. It’s a little odd in light of the importance of precision in these moments.
Hollow point bullets are designed to open upon their impact, which is a way to ensure that you’ll hit the goal. These hollow points are ideal to use in self-defense because they shoot faster than any other type of weapon. They penetrate deeper into an opponent’s body, and are able to provide close range hits.
What exactly is +P?
A +P – or +P+-marked round is intended for personal protection. You will have more stopping power, and it will not damage your firearm as other rounds may.
Ammunition shouldn’t be altered, unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer. This may include adding powders to boost its power, which can cause injuries in the event of firing from firearms.
Do not simply take your own defense weapon to take to the range. You can put one or two of them through your gun before you make sure that you have enough ammunition for bear huggers, agility rounds or anything else.
While it may appear to be the most effective solution, concealing ammunition that isn’t compatible with your weapon is not the right choice. It is essential to test out many different brands and types of ammunition so that you don’t have to experience any problems when shooting them. This allows you to get used to the power of your gun before making a choice about whether to make changes.
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Jake Wagman just got taken for a ride at the Post Dispatch. In what can only be explained as an incredibly clumsy PR stunt by Russ Carnahan's staff, this picture of Russ at the St Louis Police Academy supposedly firing a pistol ("two of which were pretty close — if not right on — the bullseye!") is just waiting to be mocked.
Here's the picture, courtesy of the Post Dispatch (though it's not clear if they posted the picture or took it).
I want to make sure that no one is getting firearm safety training from either Russ Carnahan, the Post Dispatch, or any senior police officer who would actually allow this picture to be taken with anything resembling a loaded weapon.
Let's count the mistakes.
1. Always wear protection for your eyes and ears. A gun shot is a very loud noise, and permanent hearing damage can be sustained firing a pistol indoors and so close to other.
2. Never point a gun inside your office. Only use in or at an approved range. This prevents senior police officers standing next to you from being hit in the face by hot steel casings and losing an eye.
3. If you're going to shoot a firearm, don't close both eyes. It's going to make a loud noise. It might even jump in your hand. But if you're afraid of it, don't shoot it.4. Never point a weapon at a photographer. It is a very bad idea to shoot downrange with a photographer in the line of fire. Even if the photographer is using a zoom lense, mistakes happen, and it is the height of irresponsibility to point in the direction of a human being you do not want dead.
In all seriousness, this is a very bad photo. Anyone who knows gun knows this is a PR setup, and anyone who doesn't know guns is likely to be wetting themself in the corner at the sight of a Democrat holding one. You would think this photo would be bad enough from a newspaper that refuses to give any bad press to Carnahan, but it gets worse.
Jake's story buys the story that Carnahan shot the target three times near the bullseye. A couple things.
1) What was the distance? Shooting a 9mm is easy. At seven yards, anyone can hit the target, and there's not a chance Russ was shooting further than 7 yards. I'll donate $100 to his campaign if he can shoot 15 yards or further inside the 8's. Better yet, let's see how he does with a .45.
2) Who shoots three bullets? Is this the new 3 bullet clip? The very idea that any gun enthusiast would stop shooting after 3 bullets and leave the rest of the clip full is laughable. You don't go to the range and shoot 3 bullets. You don't ask a police officer to borrow their gun for a few shots for a photo op. Either they were at the range, or this was completely made up, and he fired nothing.
3) Update: Commenter Ohkay3 points out something I missed. Those are either very large holes for that 9mm, or this is a very, very tiny target. I'm actually quite curious if this is even a real target. It's closest cousin online is the DOE Green target, but it's not an exact match. Anyone know someone who works with the St Louis Police who can tell us if they use this target on the range?
We're used to the Post Dispatch reprinting Carnahan propaganda and hiding Russ from scorn and ridicule. We know the PD online editors will manipulate headlines to make them Republicans look bad. We know that even when they do report on stories where Russ is featured, they won't mention his name.
That doesn't mean we have to allow the Post Dispatch to print dangerous photos of police officers and Congressman mishandling firearms. At least this explains why they are so terrified of gun violence. I'd be scared too if that's the way people handled weapons around me.


Japanese swords hold a special place in history and culture, each type with its own unique characteristics and purpose. From the iconic katana to the elegant tachi, understanding the different types of Japanese swords offers insight into the rich heritage and craftsmanship of these revered weapons. Let’s explore the various types of japanese sword and their distinguishing features.
- Katana: The katana is perhaps the most well-known and iconic of all Japanese swords. Characterized by its distinctive curved blade and single-edged design, the katana was traditionally worn edge-upward by samurai warriors. Known for its exceptional sharpness and cutting ability, the katana was favoured for close combat and slashing techniques. It was often paired with a smaller companion sword, known as a wakizashi, and together they formed the daisho, a symbol of a samurai’s social status and honor.
- Tachi: The tachi is an earlier form of Japanese sword that predates the katana. Unlike the katana, which is worn edge-upward, the tachi is worn edge-downward, suspended from the waist by cords passed through two suspension points on the scabbard. The tachi features a longer and more pronounced curve than the katana, making it well-suited for slashing attacks from horseback. In addition to its practical use in battle, the tachi was also regarded as a symbol of prestige and authority among the samurai class.
- Tanto: The tanto is a short Japanese dagger or knife with a single or double-edged blade. While not as common or as iconic as the katana or tachi, the tanto played a significant role in Japanese history as both a weapon and a tool. Tanto blades were often carried by samurai as a secondary weapon or for use in close-quarters combat. They were also used for ceremonial purposes and as status symbols among the warrior class.
- Wakizashi: The wakizashi is a shorter companion sword to the katana, typically measuring between 30 and 60 centimetres in length. Like the katana, the wakizashi features a curved blade and single-edged design, making it well-suited for slashing and thrusting techniques. The wakizashi was often worn together with the katana as part of the daisho, serving as a backup weapon or for use in confined spaces where the longer katana was impractical.
- Nodachi: The nodachi, also known as “field tachi” or “great sword,” is a type of Japanese sword with an unusually long blade, typically measuring over 90 centimetres in length. The nodachi was primarily used by foot soldiers and was favoured for its ability to deliver powerful slashing attacks against multiple opponents. Due to its size and weight, the nodachi required considerable strength and skill to wield effectively.
The different types of japanese sword each have their own unique characteristics and history, reflecting the diverse needs and preferences of the samurai warriors who wielded them. From the iconic katana to the elegant tachi and the practical tanto, these revered weapons continue to captivate and inspire with their timeless beauty and craftsmanship.


Each Spring Probe has its own stroke, determined by the length of the barrel and the shape of the plunger.
Basically a Spring Probe has:
When the Spring Probe is not subject to any pressure; in this situation the total length of the article is defined, with a spring preload given during assembly.
The travel that the plunger can take before reaching one end of the barrel and during which the spring is subject to greater stress.
Also called operational stroke; it is 2/3 of the total stroke, and indicates the maximum movement that allows to avoid stressing the spring. If this value is respected, the spring will last longer.


Exclusive: Iran briefly held IAEA inspector, seized travel documents - diplomats
The Italian Agency explained that U. In April , Mike Pompeo , U. Secretary of State nominee at the time, said that he believed that Iran had not been "racing" to develop a nuclear weapon before the finalization of the Iran deal and that it would not do so if the deal were to unravel, although he favored a "fix" of the deal. These meetings are intended to resolve concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
The talks deadlocked after Iran imposed two preconditions: recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium and dropping the United Nations economic sanctions on Tehran. The first session of fresh negotiations in April went well, with delegates praising the constructive dialogue and Iran's positive attitude. Otherwise, they said, Iran would use the talks to buy time. The United States said that the facility, which was still months from completion, was too small to be useful for a civil program but could produce enough high-enriched uranium for one bomb per year. Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspections.
Also in October, the United States, France and Russia proposed a UN-drafted deal to Iran regarding its nuclear program, in an effort to find a compromise between Iran's stated need for a nuclear reactor and international concerns that Iran harbors a secret intent on developing a nuclear weapon. After some delay in responding, on 29 October, Ahmadinejad voiced an openness towards cooperation with other world powers.
In November , the IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution that criticized Iran for defying a UN Security Council ban on uranium enrichment, censured Iran for secretly building a uranium enrichment facility and demanded that it immediately suspend further construction. It noted the IAEA chief Mohammed El-Baradei cannot confirm that Iran's nuclear program is exclusively geared toward peaceful uses, and expressed "serious concern" that Iran's stonewalling of an IAEA probe means "the possibility of military dimensions to Iran's nuclear program" cannot be excluded.
He said that "We're working with several countries, with Iran, with Russia. We're responsible for what we're doing, we're in control". Right now in Natanz we have the capability to enrich at over 20 per cent and at over 80 per cent, but because we don't need it, we won't do it. But we never had the intention and we do not have the intention to do so, unless we need to. Iran has reportedly breached its nuclear pact with world powers by surging its enriched uranium stock and further refining its purity beyond allowed standards, the UN atomic agency, International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA said.
President Obama reportedly sent a letter dated 20 April to President Lula of Brazil, in which he outlined a proposal of fuel swap. A senior U. On 17 May Iran, Brazil, and Turkey issued a joint declaration "in which Iran agreed to send low-enriched uranium to Turkey in return for enriched fuel for a research reactor. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the proposal had "a number of deficiencies," including Iran's intention to continue enriching uranium to high levels. Meanwhile, the United States was also pursuing other action to address the situation in Iran, in the case that the more diplomatic method not produce a satisfactory deal, and on 18 May , announced a "draft accord" among UN permanent Security Council members for additional sanctions on Iran, designed to pressure it to end its nuclear enrichment program.
Early analysis from the BBC stated the swap deal could have been an "effort by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to deflect pressure for fresh sanctions" and that "Iran watchers are already criticising Washington for moving the goal posts". Mohamed ElBaradei, former director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency , wrote that "the only way to resolve the Iranian issue is to build trust. Moving , half, or at least more than half of the Iranian nuclear material out of Iran is a confidence-building measure would defuse the crisis and enable the US and the West [to gain] the space to negotiate.
I hope that it would be perceived as a win-win situation. If we see what I have been observing in the last couple of days that it is an "empty dressing", I think it is a wrong approach And it's about time now to understand that the Iranian issue is not going to be resolved except, until and unless we sit with the Iranians and try to find a fair and equitable solution. Several Iranian nuclear scientists died in alleged assassination attacks between and According to U.
According to former Iranian chief of staff Hassan Firouzabadi , the West used tourists and environmentalists to spy on Iran: "In their possessions were a variety of reptile desert species like lizards, chameleons… We found out that their skin attracts atomic waves and that they were nuclear spies who wanted to find out where inside the Islamic Republic of Iran we have uranium mines and where we are engaged in atomic activities.
The UN will be granted greater access for inspections.
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After six rounds of talks the parties missed the deadline for reaching a deal and agreed to extend the negotiations through 24 November. Additionally, it was agreed that the U. The EU Court of Justice annulled a freeze of the Iranian Sharif University's assets since the EU could not provide sufficient evidence of the university's links to the nuclear program of Iran. In January , it was announced that Iran had dismantled major parts of its nuclear program, paving the way for sanctions to be lifted.
On 8 May , Iran announced it would suspend implementation of some parts of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action threatening further action in 60 days unless it received protection from U. It had already gone from producing gm of low-enriched uranium a day to 5 kg, holding in excess of kg of low-enriched uranium, while the agreement limited the holding to kg.
Iran is also enriching uranium to 4. The continuing controversy over Iran's nuclear program revolves in part around allegations of nuclear studies by Iran with possible military applications until , when, according to the National Intelligence Estimate, the program was ended. The allegations, which include claims that Iran had engaged in high-explosives testing, sought to manufacture "green salt" UF 4 and to design a nuclear-capable missile warhead, were based on information obtained from a laptop computer which was allegedly retrieved from Iran in According to the New York Times :.
Nonetheless, doubts about the intelligence persist among some foreign analysts. In part, that is because American officials, citing the need to protect their source, have largely refused to provide details of the origins of the laptop computer beyond saying that they obtained it in mid from a longtime contact in Iran. Moreover, this chapter in the confrontation with Iran is infused with the memory of the faulty intelligence on Iraq's unconventional arms. In this atmosphere, though few countries are willing to believe Iran's denials about nuclear arms, few are willing to accept the United States' weapons intelligence without question.
These unresolved issues included the status of Iran's uranium mine at Gchine, allegations of experiments with plutonium and uranium metal, and the use of Polonium The Modalities Agreement specifically said that aside from the issues identified in the document, there were "no other remaining issues and ambiguities regarding Iran's past nuclear program and activities.
All these measures which you see there for resolving our outstanding issues go beyond the requirements of the Additional Protocol If the answers are not satisfactory, we are making new questions until we are satisfied with the answers and we can conclude technically that the matter is resolved—it is for us to judge when we think we have enough information. Once the matter is resolved, then the file is closed.
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According to this report, the IAEA had no evidence of a current, undeclared nuclear program in Iran, and all of the remaining issues listed in the Modalities Agreement regarding past undeclared nuclear activities had been resolved, with the exception of the "Alleged Studies" issue. We have managed to clarify all the remaining outstanding issues, including the most important issue, which is the scope and nature of Iran's enrichment programme. According to the IAEA report itself, the IAEA had "not detected the use of nuclear material in connection with the alleged studies, nor does it have credible information in this regard.
Reportedly, Heinonen added that the IAEA had obtained corroborating information from the intelligence agencies of several countries, that pointed to sophisticated research into some key technologies needed to build and deliver a nuclear bomb.inlanphetu.ml
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For example, in paragraph 21, the IAEA report states: "Although the Agency had been shown the documents that led it to these conclusions, it was not in possession of the documents and was therefore unfortunately unable to make them available to Iran. Nevertheless, according to the report, Iran may have more information on the alleged studies which "remain a matter of serious concern" but the IAEA itself had not detected evidence of actual design or manufacture by Iran of nuclear weapons or components.
Iran's refusal to respond to the IAEA's questions unless it is given access to the original documents has caused a standoff. The IAEA has requested that third parties [ vague ] allow it to share the documents on the alleged studies with Iran. The IAEA has further stated that though it has not provided full documents containing the alleged studies, information from other countries has corroborated some of the allegations, which appear to the IAEA to be consistent and credible, and that Iran should therefore address the alleged studies even without obtaining the full documents.
However, questions about the authenticity of the documents persist, with claims that the documents were obtained either from Israel or the People's Mujahedin of Iran , an Iranian dissident group based on Islamic and Socialist ideology officially considered to be a terrorist organization by the United States, and that investigations into the alleged studies are intended to reveal intelligence about Iran's conventional weapons programs.
They cite that as a key document in the study had since been proven to have been fraudulently altered, it put in doubt the entire collection. On 30 April , Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu revealed thousands of files he said were copied from a "highly secret location" in Teheran which show an Iranian effort to develop nuclear weapons between and Iran says that its program is solely for peaceful purposes and consistent with the NPT.
Most experts recognize that non-compliance with an NPT safeguards agreement is not equivalent to a violation of the NPT or does not automatically constitute a violation of the NPT itself. Although Iran has been found in non-compliance with some aspects of its IAEA safeguards obligations, Iran has not been in breach of its obligations under the terms of the NPT. The UN Security Council has demanded that Iran suspend its nuclear enrichment activities in multiple resolutions.
Russia has said it believes Iran has a right to enrich uranium on its soil. Former U. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suggested that there could be work toward an international nuclear fuel bank instead of indigenous Iranian enrichment,  while Richard Haass , President of the Council on Foreign Relations , has said "the United States should be willing to discuss what Iran describes as its 'right to enrich' The Iranian authorities deny seeking a nuclear weapons capacity for deterrence or retaliation since Iran's level of technological progress cannot match that of existing nuclear weapons states, and the acquisition of nuclear weapons would only spark an arms race in the Middle East.
According to Ambassador Javad Zarif:. It is true that Iran has neighbors with abundant nuclear weapons, but this does not mean that Iran must follow suit. In fact, the predominant view among Iranian decision-makers is that development, acquisition or possession of nuclear weapons would only undermine Iranian security. Viable security for Iran can be attained only through inclusion and regional and global engagement.
Iran's President Ahmadinejad, during an interview with NBC anchor Brian Williams in July , also dismissed the utility of nuclear weapons as a source of security and stated:. Again, did nuclear arms help the Soviet Union from falling and disintegrating? For that matter, did a nuclear bomb help the U. Nuclear bombs belong to the 20th century.
We are living in a new century Nuclear energy must not be equaled to a nuclear bomb. This is a disservice to the society of man. In matters of national security we are not timid.
We will assert our intentions. If nuclear weapons would have brought security, we would have announced to the world that we would go after them We do not think a nuclear Iran would be stronger If we have weapons of mass destruction we are not going to use them — we cannot. We did not use chemical weapons against Iraq. Secondly, we do not feel any real threat from our neighbours.
Pakistan and the Persian Gulf, we have no particular problems with them, nor with Afghanistan. The only powerful country is Russia in the north, and no matter how many nuclear weapons we had we could not match Russia. Israel, our next neighbour, we do not consider an entity by itself but as part of the US. Facing Israel means facing the US. We cannot match the US.
We do not have strategic differences with our neighbours, including Turkey. Historically, until its own nuclear program began development, Iran had consistently supported the creation of a nuclear-weapons free zone in the Middle East. In , as concerns in the region grew over Israel's nuclear weapon program, Iran formally proposed the concept of a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East in a joint resolution in the UN General Assembly.
We judge in fall Tehran halted its nuclear weapons design and weaponization activities and that the halt lasted at least several years Although we do not know whether Iran currently intends to develop nuclear weapons, we assess Tehran at a minimum is keeping open the option to develop them From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article has multiple issues.
Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. Learn how and when to remove these template messages. Parts of this article those related to lack of information on significant changes from —15, culminating in Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action need to be updated.


I called myself Aska Knives and it suits me better than my own name and you can call me that. Since 2016 I’ve been hobbyist in knifemaking – hand making knives. My history
is very similar to histories of many other people who make knives. They have fascinated me since childhood. Like many people born in the 1970s and 1980s, I had my own sheath knife (I still have it today). I was stealing knives from my parents’ kitchen 🙂 but I wouldn’t think back then that I could make a knive myself.
Inspiration hit me in 2015 when a fellow hunter showed me a knife made by one of the Polish knifemakers – a dream knife! I also wanted to have one like that, so I started to
interest in the topic: where can you buy one? who makes it? how? of which? etc. Somehow it turned out that instead of a knife I bought materials to do it. After a while, I made my first knife – or rather I more framed the bought blade. Then there were more. I finally bought some more tools, I began to draw designs of blades, knives. After some time I made my first from-start-to-finish knife and so I fell … into the abyss of the knife world!
All knives made by me arise from passion. I treat it as a hobby. I want to leave behind tools that will serve someone for many years. Of course, you need to take care of every knife and this is something I always require from potential owners. Due to the fact that I am a hunter, I make many hunting knives – I know well the need to have a good, sharp knife in hunting ground! But I also make knives for other needs and purposes – bushcraft, survival, EDC etc.
I do not have my own smithies (yet!)), so I buy dedicated steels – flat bars for production knives. I most often use D2 (K110) and M390 steel, but you can also find knives made with NC 6, NCV 1, N690 as well as knives (most often to order) of branded damascus steel (Damasteel, Balbach) or wootz from Polish and foreign blacksmiths. To make the handle I usually use wood – often stabilized, antler, horns, brass, new silver, as well as synthetic materials – G 10, Juma, “honeycomb” . I do not close myself to the form and materials, I like to experiment and search new solutions while maintaining the functionality and purpose of the knife.
Knifemaking has become a pleasure for me, a way to spend my free time. To be able to finance it and to bring new ideas to life, I sell my works.
I invite you to browse the site as well as my facebook profile at https://www.facebook.com/aska.knives.1 where I’m presenting my knives too.
If you have any questions, write.


I recently met a great lady who offered right away to help me with firing a gun! She had the guns, bullets, and plenty of land for target practice! She gave me a few choices, but I wanted to start small for my first time. So, she chose her .22 rifle. I was amazed at how tiny the bullets were!
My first shot went over the top of the target, but the next two shots hit it, and for the last shot I aimed much more carefully and finally hit the edge of the bulls-eye! Woo hoo!!
One of the things I was a little worried about with firing a gun was the kickback, but I didn't have that problem at all with this size gun. It felt just like the little rifles that you use at fairs for target shooting. I didn't think that I would like it, but it was fun! I wouldn't mind trying out some pistols in the future, too, and maybe even working up to a bit bigger caliber. But no semi-automatics!!


This is the last of the 18 Titan II missiles that were bassed around Tucson Arizona for some 20 years. This one was turned into a museum run by the Pima Air Museum tours are available daily. Located on Duval Mine road north of Green Valley Arizona. A very popular cold war tourist attraction in the southwest. The Titan II is a second generation liquid fueled ballistic missile and the largest Inter Continental Ballistic Missile ICBM ever developed by the United States The original concept was developed in the late 1950 s and construction of the launch complexes began in December of 1960 The first missile was installed in December of 1962 and the first unit was turned over to the Strategic Air Command SAC on March 31 1963 In all there were 54 Titan II missile sites all declared operationally ready by December 31 1963 18 here at Davis Monthan Air Force Base 390th Strategic Missile Wing Tucson Arizona. Complex 571 7 now the Titan Missile Museum went on alert on July 15 1963 For over twenty years during the cold war these missiles were maintained at the ready They were kept loaded with propellants and nuclear warheads in their hardened underground silos able to be launched within one minute from the time an order was received Manned by highly trained combat crews twenty four hours a day Always ready to react waiting for an order that fortunately never came. Keyword Willett and military to see my other military images.
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One of the most important survival gear on Surviving Tactics is a survival knife. A survival knife is designed to help you survive outdoors. It is a versatile tool that can be used for almost anything.
An ideal survival knife should have a 4-inch to 5-inch blade with sharp flat edges and a strong handle that has a good grip.
Knife Skills to Know
Cutting, Chopping, and Slicing
This is the most basic use for the survival knife. Like other knives, you can use it to:
- Chop vegetables.
- Cut pieces of meat.
- Cut bandages for use in first aid.
- Curve wood for a fire.
- Clear a path when you are walking in an off-beating path.
- Cut animal hide to make a cord that you can use for bowstrings, brace shelter and
- Chop wood for building a shelter. A long sharp knife can work well in place of a hatchet.
Hunt and Prepare Food
You can use your survival knife to hunt for food and prepare it. If the blade is long enough, you can use it as it is. If the blade is small, you can attach it to a long piece of wood and use it as a spear or use it to carve a spear out of wood. Some knives even come with removable handles where you can attach a pole or piece of wood for a makeshift spear.
Start a fire
Starting a campfire is an important skill to learn if you need to cook or keep yourself warm. You can use your knife to start a fire with or without matches. You can use it to:
- To make tinder. If you have ever started a fire, you know that tinder is key. However, you may be unable to find small sticks or dried leaves for your tinder. When this happens, you can use the knife to make a feather stick by peeling off the outer layer of small pieces of wood to create thin curls. You can leave the curls attached to the stick to make a feather stick and hasten the process.
- For the fire bow and hand drill methods. These two methods produce the friction needed to start a fire. Both methods require you to carve out holes on a flat piece of wood and carve out the spindle.
- To create sparks. You can also use the knife to create sparks for a fire by striking it against stones or a ferro rod. Using a ferro rod makes lighting a fire easier as it ignites easily. Unfortunately, using a ferro rod continuously can dull your knife. Therefore, it is better to use the unsharpened part of the knife.
Batoning is a survival skill that involves lodging a knife in a piece of wood and hitting it with another object to split the wood. This method is used to split the wood needed to build a fire or shelter. To some, this method is easier than chopping wood and is ideal when you do not have an axe with you.
This can be done with almost any fixed blade as long as the blade is sharp and sturdy enough to resist the baton.
Blaze a Trail
When hiking in the woods, one of the skills you will need to learn is how to make trail markers. Most people usually use pieces of cloth to create these markers, which can be done using a knife.
To create a blaze, you will need to carve out a mark on the tree in a way to make it noticeable without necessarily hurting the tree. This can come in handy if you find yourself lost on a trail.
Depending on the knife’s length, you can use it in place of a shovel when you need to uproot plants or dig a fire pit.
A survival knife is a great tool in combat. Some knives even come branded as tactical knives. When attacked by a person or animal, you can use your knife to defend yourself. When defending yourself from a predatory animal, do not use your knife to slash because the animal’s fur may be too thick, and the knife will have no effect. Stabbing motions will produce better results.
A survival knife with a rounded pommel can be used to drive stakes to the ground, crack nuts, break glass, or open shellfish. Ensure you keep the knife in a sheath when using your knife for this.
Signal for Help
A survival knife comes in handy when you need to signal for help. This only works with blades that have a shiny or reflective finish. The shiny surface will work as a mirror when sunlight hits the blade. Move the knife side to side or up and down to signal for help.
Knowing how to use or wield your knife is an important outdoor skill you should learn. Some of the skills can be hard to master. Therefore, you will need to practice your knife skills.


I am in need of new weaponry and defenses for Strayway! There are many choices. I come to you, O monsters, for stylistic and tactical advice. (I do not consider myself honor-bound to take the advice, but if it's sensible and not too inconvenient, I probably will.)
Since this is a free-form poll, limited mainly by the imagination, I will run a second-round poll for voting on some of my favorite and more plausible answers.
I want the skyboat protected by summoned elementals, along the lines of my faithful seven-winged burning thing. What sort of elemental would you recomend?
I want a major weapon, capable of distressing the boats of sky pirates, giant flying monsters, and other annoyances. What would you recommend for it?
And I would like a few minor weapons, suitable for use against invaders, overly aggresive salesmen, religious conversionaries, and other such intruders. Probably the elementals mentioned above will be one of these; what should the others be?
I want a major defense, capable of protecting Strayway. (I want to make the equivalent of city walls for her, but that will take a while.) What would you recommend?
Which of these should I take particular effort to guard Strayway against?


Context: This is an original LEGO creation that I submitted to a LEGO IDEAS contest. However, my attempts to provide a sufficiently concise description of my creation became a fascinating exercise in creative writing. As you can read below, all three descriptions say essentially the same thing. The only difference is how I reformat each description to contain the same basic information while using fewer words. I was able to accomplish this task by ranking the relative importance of the different pieces of information contained in the first (and most verbose) description. As the descriptions became progressively more brief, I was forced to remove information that was deemed of less importance. However, writing increasingly shorter summaries is not as straightforward as simply removing less-important details. Instead, I also had to switch the format of the description from a paragraph style to a list style, in order to keep the information clear and well-organized.
This is a far sturdier and more robust re-design of the projectile firing system introduced with Set 7048: Troll Warship and Set 7038: Troll Assault Wagon, both from the fantasy Castle theme. While this design looks nothing like those early studs-on-top designs, it still utilizes the pull-back spring-loaded minifigure soccer stand to propel the missiles. However, the construction of the set has been turned sideways, which reduces the number of pieces used, maintains the build's durability, and adds three additional features.
The first additional feature is a friction-powered disc shooter built into the front, which uses a Technic axle pushed from behind to fire it. This Technic pin can be pushed through the holes in the Technic lift arm, allowing it to fire discs even when the missiles are loaded from above.
The second additional feature of this design is the drop-out of spent missile clips. Previous designs using Technic lift arms to hold missiles would eventually hit a plate beneath the firing mechanism, requiring the Technic lift arm to be lifted out of the mechanism before a new one can be loaded. In contrast, this design permits the launching mechanism to be mounted on Technic pins, rotating enough to permit clearance beneath for the spent Technic lift arm to drop through and allow a new Technic lift arm to be loaded instantly from above. This special mounting on Technic pins also supplies this design's third and final additional feature.
With the simple turn of a winch below, the firing angle can be adjusted up to 30 degrees, which permits more precise aim and maximization of distance covered by the fired missiles. As you can see from these images, this new and improved design is far superior to the previous one, and has great potential for integration and use in many future LEGO sets.
This is a study and robust projectile firing system designed for use by the Trolls from the fantasy Castle theme. While it still utilizes the pull-back spring-loaded minifigure soccer stand to propel the missiles, the construction of the set has been turned sideways in order to reduce the number of pieces used, maintain the build's durability, and add three additional features:
Feature #1: A friction-powered disc shooter built into the front, which uses a Technic axle pushed from behind to fire it. This Technic pin can be pushed through the holes in the Technic lift arm, allowing it to fire discs even when the missiles are loaded from above.
Feature #2: Sufficient height to permit Technic lift arms to drop out from below, once the missiles have been fired. This allows a new Technic lift arm to be loaded immediately from above.
Feature #3: Winch to adjust the firing angle up to 30 degrees, which permits more precise aim and maximization of distance covered by the fired missiles.
This sturdy and robust build has the following features:
#1: Pull back and then release the spring-loaded stand to propel projectiles out of a loaded Technic lift arm functioning as a projectile "clip."
#2: Push a Technic axle from behind to fire the integrated friction-powered disc shooter, even when a Technic "clip" is loaded.
#3: Reload a new Technic "clip" immediately after a previous "spent" one has dropped out from below.
#4: Winch to adjust the firing angle for more precise aim.


If you are looking for a firearm which will deliver power and a long range, you should think about choosing rifles for your shooting sessions. In general, rifles have long barrels which are fitted with spiral rails inside. These elements spin the bullet during the shooting process, allowing it to travel further at high speed. Unfortunately, most people struggle with hitting their mark when working with a rifle. If this is your current concern, consider this short discussion on the factors which affect and compromise your accuracy.
The accuracy of your rifle will fall as the barrel of your gun becomes hotter. When this component gets hotter, fouling occurs inside the barrel, and the exactness of the firearms becomes significantly lower. The harmful effects of high barrel temperature are more prominent on warm days than on cold ones. If the external environment is relatively cool, the circulating air will absorb the excess heat. Your rifle shooting accuracy might be connected to this factor if you have noticed a difference during hot and cold days. For the best results, you should always allow the barrel to cool down before making your next shot.
Strength of Wind
Your inaccuracies in rifle shooting might be connected to the movement of wind in your shooting space. The force of the wind is one of the common factors which contribute to the loss of accuracy. The effects of wind are highly conspicuous in long-range shooting because the bullet is in the air for longer. As the ammunition loses velocity, the air will continue blowing the bullet off course. If you are in a windy area, the inaccuracy can be quite significant. To improve your precision, you must learn to compensate for the adverse effects of the wind. Consider the wind direction and speeds and make suitable adjustments. If the area has unpredictable winds, you should look for a high calibre rifle for your shooting.
Finally, you should note that your choice of ammunition will affect your shooting accuracy. Low-quality ammunition can be significantly lighter than standard ammunition, making it more vulnerable to lack of precision. Therefore, you should be careful to acquire your ammo from a reliable manufacturer and dealer. Also, the accuracy of the rifle can be influenced by the compatibility of the bullet. If the ammunition is not intended for use in that firearm, you are unlikely to hit the mark. For the best results, you should only use the bullets recommended by the firearm manufacturer.


|Crystal Prince Sword|
Kurisutaru Purinsu Sōdo
|Usage||To Perform finishing attacks as well as powered up attacks|
|Owner||Happy! Prince Pretty Cures|
|Abilities||Fire, Light, Thunder, Wind, Water/Ice|
|Group Attack||Royal Infinity Guard
Five Star Explosion
The Crystal Prince Sword are large magical swords that were used by the first Prince Pretty Cures to defeat Queen Tempest. Each sword is created by the Princes respective gemstone and elemental power and can access the power of the Prince Jewel Keys.
- Cure Phoenix's Crystal Prince Sword is the Phoenix Spinel Sword
- Cure Saint's Crystal Prince Sword is the Saint Tourmaline Sword.
- Cure Zeus' Crystal Prince Sword is the Zeus Diamond Sword.
- Cure Armor's Crystal Prince Sword is the Armor Emerald Sword.
- Cure Charming's Crystal Prince Sword is the Charming Sapphire Sword.
- Since Go! Princess has wand-like weapons, like in most magical girl anime, Happy! Prince has swords as weapons since male heroes use swords in some magical girl anime.
- The Crystal Prince Swords are modeled after the swords from Magic Knight Rayearth.


Kim Jong-un may have chemical weapons and the missiles to use them.
And we know what Donald Trump does to countries who use chemical weapons. Let’s just say he doesn’t draw a red line in the sand.
According to CNN,
North Korea may already have the capability to deliver missiles equipped with sarin nerve agent, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday.
His warning came as analysts said North Korea may be preparing for a sixth nuclear test ahead of a key anniversary in the country and following the deployment of a US naval strike group to the region.
“The security situation around our country is getting increasingly severe,” Abe said, who was addressing the Japanese parliament’s diplomacy and defense committee.
“We have just talked about Syria. There is a possibility that North Korea already has a capability to put sarin on warheads to strike the ground,” he said.
Abe did not provide any evidence why he felt North Korea had the capability to equip missiles with chemical weapons.
This story looks like a very serious warning to Kim Jong-un.
There isn’t proof that North Korea has sarin, but it certainly makes a great excuse to send bombs up his rather large and growing tailpipe.
Every major news outlet covered this story. And the threat of biological weapons puts the world on edge.
Assad recently claimed that he didn’t use chemical weapons on his citizens. Perhaps; but he still got bombed. And now he’s on the defensive.
Then one must consider the very uncharacteristic move by China to amass over 150,000 troops on the North Korean border. The Chinese did this “in case” President Trump decided to bomb North Korea. In the time of Obama, China would have stood by their friend North Korea, and dared Obama to do anything.
Frankly, this move signals the world that China has regained respect for America, militarily and economically. They backed President Trump over the past few days on more than one occasion. Further, they have done so very publicly.
These not-so-subtle hints should be taken seriously by Kim Jong-un. I predict they will.
Watch the language of North Korea over the next few weeks. And let’s see how the missile test goes.


picked up this hammer the other day. the head shape to me looked early,
but I am no expert.
in any case it is pretty cool. the butt plate says:
estwing mfg co
pat 3 30
that head shape packs in some mass. the face os flat, not domed. the butt
plate is a little loose, so the leather rings can move a bit. I can
tighten that up.
just thought I'd share


Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the introduction of two bills aimed at reducing deadly mass shootings.
Here are a summary of the two bills (scroll down to read more):
- A previously announced proposal to ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
- A second, alternative bill enhancing background checks and raising the minimum age required to buy such weapons and magazines.
Ban on sale of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
Ferguson announced the proposal on a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in September. He promised at the time that he would submit it in the 2017 session.
Ferguson’s proposed legislation has two key elements:
- A ban on semiautomatic weapons with military-style features that render them more easily concealable or more deadly; and
- A limit on magazine capacity — currently unlimited under Washington law — to a maximum of 10 rounds of ammunition.
The bill would ban weapons like the AR-15 used to kill three teens and wound another at a party in Mukilteo in July.
However, the AR in the AR-15 name does not stand for “assault rifle.” The weapon was created by ArmaLite.
KIRO 7 News asked the attorney general's office why the AR-15 falls under the proposal. A spokesman wrote:
"Weapons like the AR-15 would be banned as a semiautomatic rifle with the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and one or more of the military-style features listed in the bill. A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon — part of the AR-15 design — is one such feature."
The full definition of assault weapon is available in the attorney general office’s draft legislation here.
“The [July 2016] tragedy in Mukilteo drives home the need to act with urgency to end the availability of weapons designed with only one purpose — to kill people,” Ferguson said in September. I have a duty to protect the public, as well as uphold the constitution. My proposal will ban some of the deadliest weapons, while respecting the Second Amendment right to bear arms.”
Ferguson’s proposal targets only sales, grandfathering current gun ownership. The legislation would not require registration of existing weapons.
The proposal will be modeled after successful assault weapon laws in other states, such as New York and Connecticut. The courts have determined these states’ bans to be constitutional.
Enhanced Assault Weapon Background Check
Ferguson’s proposed second bill would create a new license to purchase and possess assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
“I am working hard to advance my proposal to ban assault weapons in the legislature, and that effort will continue,” Ferguson said in a news release on Monday. “In the meantime, I hope we can pass enhanced background checks in this legislative session with strong bipartisan support.”
Similar to a Concealed Pistol License (CPL), Ferguson’s proposed license limits assault weapons ownership to those over 21 years of age. The current minimum age to purchase an assault weapon is 18. Allen Ivanov, the accused perpetrator of the July 2016 Mukilteo shootings, was 19 when he purchased the AR-15 he allegedly used to murder three former classmates and wound another.
Gun shop owner weighs in on proposed assault weapons ban
Diana Pinto, the owner of Pinto’s Gun Shop, told KIRO 7 News in September assault weapons may be getting banned for the wrong reasons.
“They look bad, they look scary. And so that’s what they kind of hone in on, when they don’t realize that again, there’s a lot of firearms out there that maybe don’t look as scary, but they’re just as deadly. They can have as many rounds,” she said.
Pinto would rather see a focus on preventing those who are mentally ill from possessing any guns at all.
“If they can’t get an assault weapon, they would probably get something else, which is horrible. But stop that person from getting something – not just limiting access to one avenue,” Pinto said.
During the 90s, there was a national ban on assault weapons as well as a limit to 10 rounds of ammunition. Pinto said she felt that ban did not have a significantly positive effect.
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The same source clarifies that the FAR has asked Nexter to produce artillery systems that can be mounted on military-grade trucks for improved range and mobility. The weapons are also equipped with the necessary components to meet the fire support needs of Morocco’s rapid deployment force.
“This type of mobile system with rapid start-up will considerably strengthen the firepower of the Royal Moroccan Artillery, thus providing effective support on the ground to the various infantry and mechanized brigades among others”, reports the media.
As for the Caesar artillery system, it is a 52 caliber 155 millimeter weapon capable of firing six to eight rounds per minute. A unit of eight Caesar self-propelled artillery systems can fire over a ton of projectiles per minute.
The 6×6 vehicles included with the Caesars meanwhile have cabins that can protect a six-man crew from shrapnel fragments and small-arms fire. They are also equipped with instruments for navigation, sighting, ballistic calculations and command aids.
Note that the Caesar artillery system is currently in service in several countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and France.


|Targe, West Highland Museum
The targe, or target [targaid], is a circular wooden shield that was popular in the 17th and 18th century Highlands. It was held with the left arm and a sword, spear or dagger would be carried in the right hand. The targe's primary use was to fend off blows from oncoming attackers, and often the back side was padded to deaden the impact therefore protecting the arm.
The weapon was constructed from wood boards, typically oak or pine, fastened together and covered with embossed and tooled leather. Brass or nickel studs were added in a circular pattern to the front and a hand grip or two grips were fastened to the back. A common addition was an arm strap to ensure a firm hold on the shield. Occasionally targes were highly ornamented with silver or brass mounts and heraldic representations.
|Targe, West Highland Museum
The targe could likewise serve as a weapon as the centre brass boss, generally the larger boss, could accommodate a spike being attached to it. This was surely a contributing factors to its popularity; the defensive and offensive benefit.
The Highland Charge was a military tactic involving the targe that was successful at battles including Killiecrankie and Prestonpans. It involved the soldiers discharging their muskets at close range and then charging ahead through the smoke with their targe and broadsword. This tactic was last used at Culloden in 1746 but unfortunately the effect was greatly lessened. Major Mackay Scobie maintained that the soldiers discarded their targes due to their inability, through exhaustion, to carry them.
|A Highland Outpost by John Pettie (1839 - 1893)
After Culloden the use of targes went into decline, and the 1746 Act of Proscription (enforced 1 August 1747) banned the weapon along with all other weapons associated with the Highlands: ‘to have in his or their custody, use, or bear, broad sword or target, poignard, whinger, or durk, side pistol, gun, or other warlike weapon’. This same act restrained the wearing of “Highland Garb”, but was repealed over thirty years later in 1782. A famous quote by Boswell, 1773, reads:
There is hardly a target now to be found in the Highlands. After the disarming act they made them serve as covers to their buttermilk barrels.
This example of a targe is from the late 18th to early 19th century and shows no sign of use in combat which could be due to the lack of hand grip or arm strap on the back. It was possibly made to coincide with the visit of King George IV in August 1822. This visit was orchestrated by Walter Scott who encouraged Scots to wear their tartan proudly for the monumental visit, as a British monarch had not been to Scotland since 1651.
The Carmichael collection at the West Highland Museum has a vast range of objects, a number of which have been presented in blog entries over the past months. The full catalogue of objects is due online via the Carmichael Watson Project website at the end of April 2013.
Drummond, J. Highland Targets and Other Shields (Neill and Company, Edinburgh: 1873)
Telfer Dunbar, J. History of Highland Dress (Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh and London: 1962)
Targe © Carsten Flieger
Portrait: ©Dundee City Council - Arts and Heritage. www.scran.ac.uk


Powered Melee Weapons
*Powered Melee Weapons*
Powered melee weapons are specialised devices with features to make them more effective in combat. These weapons operate from power packs.
The stunstick was originally developed for use by civilian peacekeeping …
A standard tool and a common improvised weapon in [[Strata]]'s logging industry.
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The development of personal armour has been a military necessity for hundreds of centuries. In the current era military and police forces have access to the best personal armour and civilians only have access to lighter or makeshift armour.
Ranged Energy Firearms
*Ranged Energy Firearms*
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Ranged Ballistic Firearms
*Ranged Ballistic Firearms*
Ballistic weapons are restricted by the military and police forces on [[Strata]] but various low-power ballistic weapons are available to civilians.
-The Operation Raven house-rule of -1AP for all ranged weapons …
*[[Hellstrom's Hellions]] Personal Armour*
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Dubois Family Axes


The class of Warrior is Single Physical Attack which can be transferred to Knight and Archer with fast speed and wide attack range. Knight and Archer usually are used behind the map to kill the escaped enemies.
The class of Gunner is Physical AoE Attack with slow speed but strong killing ability. It is always used in front of the stage. It can be transferred to Engineer with stun effect.
The class of Sage is Magic AoE Attack with strong killing ability. It can be upgraded to Flame Tower which can burn the enemies in the range.
The class of Mage is Magic Physical Attack with fast speed and wide attack range. It can slow the attack speed of enemies and electrify them if upgraded to TD with Ice Attribute.


‘œ& oelig; Guns are very important to me for the exact same factor that Bitcoin is essential to me’ its an issue of protection, self-sovereignty, having the ability to protect myself as well as not relying upon other individuals.’‘” Ragnar Lifthrasir
Location: Los Angeles
Date: Sunday, 1st September
Project: Guns N’ Bitcoin
Role: Chief Range Officer
America has the greatest variety of civilian-owned weapons on the planet, with around 40% of individuals living or possessing in a residence with weapons. The right to possess a weapon is strongly ingrained within the United States constitution as well as to numerous Americans, eliminating their capability to do so would certainly be an assault on their constitutional freedom.
Since 1982 there have actually mored than 110 mass shootings in the U.S alone. With every mass capturing, the media limelight is attracted in the direction of U.S weapon legislations as well as surveys reveal that the majority of Americans are now dissatisfied with them.
However, as mass capturings just represent a little percentage of all weapon fatalities, is it unreasonable to eliminate the right to birth arms from U.S residents? Should the handful of occurrences alter the legislation for the substantial bulk of accountable weapon proprietors?
It is simple to attract contrasts in between weapons as well as Bitcoin as both align with liberal concepts. Where weapons provide you the proprietor the capability to shield themselves from people as well as dictatorial gove, Bitcoin enables owners to shield on your own from corrupt monetary systems as well as inadequate state financial plans.
For this polarising subject, I am signed up with by Bitcoiner as well as weapon supporter Ragnar Lifthrasir from Guns N’ Bitcoin. We talk about the society of weapons in America, if there must be a restriction to the sort of tool you can get, Bitcoin as well as personal privacy.
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