Category: JC Dodge

I started hunting when I was 7 years old. Like most, the first firearm I used to hunt with was a .22 Long Rifle chambered bolt gun. Many an “Adventure” I went on with that rifle.

They Learned From History: The Enacted 1994 AWB And The Proposed 2019 AWB.

by JC Dodge | Aug 21, 2019 | 6 |

The listed purpose under the header for H.R.1296 reads as such, “To regulate assault...

Firearms For Freedom and Forage-Part 2, Defensive Pistols

by JC Dodge | Aug 20, 2019 | 12 |

The .45ACP cartridge is the best auto pistol round made if you are forced to use the least effective bullet design, which is the the round nose lead or jacketed bullet.

Firearms For Freedom And Forage-Part 1, Long Guns For Defense

by JC Dodge | Aug 16, 2019 | 9 |

Over the forty years or so I’ve had a serious interest in firearms, I’ve always wondered what were “The Best” firearms one would select for survival, whether self defense or supplying nutrients via wild game.

Here Comes The “Fatal Funnel”….?

by JC Dodge | Aug 10, 2019 | 11 |

Here’s the situation. The House of Reps passes the “Federal Assault Weapons Ban” in May of 1994. My friends and I thought we could read the writing on the wall, so we started preparing for what we thought was the inevitable “war”.

My Experience With Primary Arms Optics

by JC Dodge | Jul 30, 2019 | 13 |

I figured I’d give my impressions of several of their optics, and whether I feel they are “Duty Grade” for the average Survivalist looking to equip their self defense or “game getter” firearms with decent scopes.

The Art of Deer Camp

by JC Dodge | Jul 24, 2019 | 10 |

Hunting in and of itself is good training. Combining that with living in the woods for a bit just increases the training value.

‘MERICA

by JC Dodge | Jul 4, 2019 | 4 |

Although our Nation has made many mistakes, it is still the freest and most opportunity-centric nation on earth.

The Field Portable Reloading Kit

by JC Dodge | Jun 21, 2019 | 10 |

One of the things I was concerned about was my ammo supply, and how I could maintain it if I could not access factory loaded ammo.

Some Airgun Options For The Survivalist

by JC Dodge | Jun 5, 2019 | 16 |

Years ago I had decided that there are two reasons why I would have airguns in my inventory and those were training, and hunting small game.

Blackpowder Flintlocks For The Survivalist

by JC Dodge | May 30, 2019 | 9 |

I have used flintlock firearms for well over 25 years now, and although they have their quirks, if you take the time to learn the “in’s and out’s”, I believe they will do what you need them to do in a SHTF survival situation.

Because They Deserve Today

by JC Dodge | May 27, 2019 | 4 |

Although we automatically think about those who died in combat, we also need to remember those who died preparing for combat that never came (the Cold War, etc.).