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MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER #2
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WILDLIFE PROTECTION
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I get asked a lot about using firearms, specifically handguns, for defending against animal attacks like bear or mountain lion. Statistically, a can of bear spray is more successful typically than firearms for defending against animals. Pepper spray works very quickly whereas bullets take time to work. Bullets must hit a vital central nervous system organ or a major blood vessel. While a brain hit can be instantly fatal, it is a small, well-protected, and mobile target. Body shots must rely on the bullet penetrating the fur and thick hide to reach a major vein or artery to cause enough bleeding to render the attacking animal unconscious. Standard hollowpoint rounds that have adequate penetration on 2-legged targets, may not have enough penetration on critters with thick fur and tough hides.
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One of the more popular ammunition brands for protection from dangerous animals is Buffalo Bore. Their "outdoorsman" line features heavy, hard-cast lead bullets with penetration capability measured in feet instead of inches.
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In Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, however, where I do most of my hiking now, we have grizzly, moose, bison and other large animals that can be extremely dangerous; aggressive and difficult to stop. While pepper spray is still a viable tool, scaling up to a more powerful caliber with deep-penetrating bullets is a consideration in these areas.
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In New Mexico's Jemez Mountains (for example), my old stomping grounds, mountain lion and black bear are potential threats, even though attacks are relatively rare. For these threats, pepper spray, light rifle rounds, and common defensive handgun rounds should typically be effective.
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The best protection is still exercising awareness and good outdoors practices to avoid stumbling into or attracting dangerous wildlife. Some wildlife is also protected and injuring or killing them, even in self-defense, incurs consequences. If it's a matter of life and death, of course defend yourself, but don't take pot-shots at animals passing by that don't present a bona-fide threat. Appreciate them from a distance and, as they say in Yellowstone: "don't pet the fluffy cows."
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There are still some handguards and gas blocks available in carbine, midlength, and rifle length. I can also supply assembled complete uppers equipped with these if you like. Send me an email if you are looking for a complete upper receiver assembly.
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For barrels with rifle-length (12-inch) gas systems and .750" gas block index.
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$260.00 +tax (where applicable)
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Designed for barrels with midlength (9-inch) gas system and .750" gas block index.
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$240.00 +tax (where applicable)
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For barrels with rifle-length (7-inch) gas systems and .750" gas block index.
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$220.00 +tax (where applicable)
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LIVE CLASSES
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We still have room in our live classes here in Idaho. It's a great place for a long weekend trip, take some training and explore the surrounding area. The range is located approximately an hour from Yellowstone, The Grand Tetons, and lots of other points of interest including restaurants, shopping, and cultural areas.
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This 1-day workshop is a study in the AR-15 Rifle and its variants. Currently, several manufacturers are producing high-quality rifles and carbines based on this design. Proven in battle, AR-15’s are accurate, reliable firearms for competition, hunting, home defense, law enforcement, and recreational target shooting. Over 50 years after they were first designed, the demand for these rifles continues to …
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Defensive Pistol Elements
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This is the 1-day condensed version of our Defensive Pistol Elements class designed for basic to advanced shooters seeking to improve or maintain their defensive handgun skills. Topics: Mindset Handgun effectiveness Proper draw and presentation Increasing speed and accuracy Position shooting Reloads and malfunctions Strong hand/weak hand shooting Multiple targets Movement and use of cover Equipment List A working defensive …
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Bridging the gap between carbine and precision rifle, the Designated Marksman's Rifle is designed to deliver accurate fire at intermediate distances while maintaining the ability to address close-quarters targets. This fast-paced class will involve engaging modest targets at close quarters and at distance in compressed time frames. Shooters will be working in teams, and use a variety of field expedient …
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This one-day class integrates basic precision rifle theory with practical range time to build better rifle shooters. A perfect class for rifle hunters, recreational shooters, and anyone who wants to improve their rifle skills. This class is involves a lot of walking and time spent in the prone shooting position as well as various field positions. Topics Covered Include: Fundamentals …
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If you have been paying attention, you will know that The United States House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government has uncovered that the FBI has been conducting financial surveillance on gun and ammo purchasers, as well as individuals who disagreed with the vaccine mandates, President Trump supporters, Christians, and other groups with values contrary to the current political elites. This surveillance, and compiling a database and profiles of US citizens is, of course, completely unconstitutional, not to mention highly unethical. The hearings on this are largely theater, indignation and strong words but no actions taken to stop this violation of our privacy or to censure those who are sponsoring, conducting, or permitting this surveillance. Since all of us, or almost all of us, have purchased firearms from FFL's or purchased firearms, ammunition, accessories, or parts online, you are probably on this list. When a government makes a list of people with particular values or ideals, what do you think that list eventually gets used for? Food for thought.
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