The AR-15 rifle turns 65 this year. Designed in 1956 by the ArmaLite division of Fairchild Aircraft and based on Eugene “Gene” Stoner’s AR-10, it was produced in select-fire (full-auto) trim by Colt from 1959 until 1964.
Before you read any further, know this: What follows is a glimpse into mid-century history, not advice. Personally I don’t shy away from candid characterizations of the threats Americans faced and perceived in the late 1950s, but...
This is Day 306 of 15 Days to Flatten the Curve and Day 66 of Ohio's 21-Day WuFlu Curfew. Deb and I are fine. A brief word about the idiotic curfew… after the governor floated on Thursday that he intended to...
It’s the 298th day of a 15-day shutdown, and we’re wrapping up the second month of a three-week curfew. No kidding. Deb and I are perfectly fine. No kidding. Have you ever noticed that the popular media, in addition to covering the same stories in the same way, all tend to...
It’s Day 287 of 15 Days to Flatten the Curve and Day 47 of a 21-day statewide curfew. And it’s the last day for Richard Michael DeWine to veto SB 175, Ohio’s “stand your ground” bill, before it becomes law. Tick-tock-twit.
It’s Day 281 of 15 Days to Flatten the Curve and Day 41 of Ohio’s 21-day WuFlu Curfew. Deb and I are fine today. Since parking Ernie in our driveway for the winter six weeks ago, I’ve been inspired to look at...
It’s Day 279 of 15 Days to Flatten the Curve and Day 39 of Ohio’s 21-day WuFlu Curfew. Deb and I are well today. I grabbed a snow shovel this afternoon and addressed the driveway, in less than 30 minutes scraping it clear enough for...
It's Day 225 of The First Ohio Shutdown and Day 161 of The World's Largest Puppet Show.Deb and I are good. Thanks for asking. Election Day 2020 dawned bright and cold here at Second Chance Ranch, an absolutely brilliant autumn day. Late this morning Deb and I walked out our back door, across the yard, … Continue reading Day 225
