And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
If I were in charge, by law all able bodied men over 30 and without a criminal record would need to have one of these and 300 rounds of ammo.
Yeah, I gave up on public ranges after watching idiots with poor muzzle control and fingers on the triggers burning up boxes of ammo at "targets" at 50 feet.
Several of them locally wonder why they cannot get a deer during the season.
Every year I go out and run a few rounds through my deer rifle to ensure it's still zeroed and then go get my deer.
I live near Mountain View Arkansas and we have a range just north of us in the National Forrest. There are actually two federal ranges with one being for handguns and the other for long guns. There are no range officers and no charges for use on the range. The only accident that I know of was when a young boy and his grandmother were out there testing his home made shot gun. A larch piece of metal blew off of the receiver and hit his grandmother. There have been no changes in the range use. I have to wonder if there are ant other federal ranges in the country.
Or 30-40, another classic chambering for the 1895.
Now about that 300-rounds. It was Kipling who said that a man could never have too many books, too much red wine or too much ammunition. So more than that, please.
There's a video of a imported criminal busting out a window to gain access to the house. He stops briefly when he sees the homeowner inside but realizing that he's unarmed continues his break in. That's the moment the homeowner thinks "I wish I had a gun". But too late.
recently was swatted by some darkweb nutjob. opened door one morning with 4 M4s in my face. first thing they asked , any guns in the house? Drone watched for 20 minutes prior. We really don't stand a chance.
You might fill different about your need if you are looking at a man with a revolver pointing it at me, my wife and very young son. I have never left the house unarmed to this day.
I think the sentiment is that law abiding men and women in this country should have instant access to a rifle that they can dependably use to save themselves or families - friends lives. Being armed AND KNOWING HOW TO USE IT requires practice, which is why the 300 round stash is desired. Buy 500 rounds, practice with 200 and keep the 300 as a minimum just in case it is needed. Purchase more ammunition for practice.
Tree Mike - I like your thinking. A 70's vintage Savage 99A in .308 Winchester is one of my choices too if restricted to a lever rifle.
My 1895 was in .30-06. Replaced the buck-horn sight with a rear peep. Tightened up the groups nicely. Gave it to my nephew when I discovered he didn't own an '06. I've a "few" other '06s so I don't feel under-gunned.
True freedom means you have the RIGHT to own WHATEVER implement you desire to defend yourself. True freedom also means you have the right to be helpless and defenseless...if you so choose. A law mandating such ownership means you are not actually free.
Indeed. Arm everyone, its the only choice. Upgrade for local-local to local support. Chest rigs, IFAKS and combat casualty training, basic small unit infantry tactics training, basic handy 2 meter talkie coms with NVSW base station, simple hard wire tactically situated/connected coms for sure instant communication across connected AO's, local non com loosely orientated command structure. 2 cases for each Rifle, with community resupply ammo depots.
I'm gonna stick with Marlin. I've got the 1895 in 450 Marlin, both models to include the guide rifle with the factory porting. It's a hard hitting round, 325gr Hornady Leverolution. Never liked the top ejection, and now, optics are necessities.
That's the last lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. He and Winchester had a falling out shortly after the 95 and he ended up selling his next design to FN, which included a nice commission for Mr. Browning for each shotgun that he designed and they sold.
300 rounds of ammo? That won't last one morning at the range....
ReplyDeleteneeds at least one more zero on that 300 round decree.
DeleteMaking noise is not the idea, sir.
DeleteYeah, I gave up on public ranges after watching idiots with poor muzzle control and fingers on the triggers burning up boxes of ammo at "targets" at 50 feet.
Several of them locally wonder why they cannot get a deer during the season.
Every year I go out and run a few rounds through my deer rifle to ensure it's still zeroed and then go get my deer.
I live near Mountain View Arkansas and we have a range just north of us in the National Forrest. There are actually two federal ranges with one being for handguns and the other for long guns. There are no range officers and no charges for use on the range. The only accident that I know of was when a young boy and his grandmother were out there testing his home made shot gun. A larch piece of metal blew off of the receiver and hit his grandmother. There have been no changes in the range use. I have to wonder if there are ant other federal ranges in the country.
DeleteGotta man up and buy your after that
DeleteMy thoughts exactly.
ReplyDeletethey actually do that in switzerland.
ReplyDeleteIn 405? Nice.
ReplyDeleteIn the original 405 Winchester? Nice. I'd take it in Aught Six, too.
ReplyDeleteOr 30-40, another classic chambering for the 1895.
DeleteNow about that 300-rounds. It was Kipling who said that a man could never have too many books, too much red wine or too much ammunition. So more than that, please.
You'll have to take my bolties out of my cold dead hands. Lever actions? Bah.
ReplyDeletehttps://notthebee.com/article/west-virginia-introduces-bill-for-the-government-to-sell-machine-guns-to-americans-?utm_source=Not+The+Bee+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=02252026
ReplyDeleteThat's very nice but the AR-15 is the modern version of the Roman Gladius sword.
ReplyDeleteAmen and well said, sir!
DeleteWhy? I'm now in my mid 60's, have never owned a gun and never will. Don't see the need.
ReplyDeleteBetter to have and not need than need and not have.
DeleteGood, that leaves at least one more for those that do!
DeleteI've know people with the same misguided attitude toward books.
DeleteIgnorance is bliss.
DeleteIf you didn't learn during the lockdown you never will.
DeleteYou don't "need" to eat ice cream but you probably eat it anyway.
DeleteThere's a video of a imported criminal busting out a window to gain access to the house. He stops briefly when he sees the homeowner inside but realizing that he's unarmed continues his break in.
DeleteThat's the moment the homeowner thinks "I wish I had a gun".
But too late.
Only 300 rounds?
ReplyDeleteMy gun ownership gives me a sense of safety. Personal, familial and domicile safety.
Amen.
DeleteCountry living, sure. City dwellers too? 80%+ of us live in the city.
ReplyDeleteIn the city, depending on neighborhood, you are far more likely to need a gun than rural folks.
DeleteWar is coming.
DeleteWinchester 1895 was one of Teddy's favorites.
ReplyDeleterecently was swatted by some darkweb nutjob. opened door one morning with 4 M4s in my face. first thing they asked , any guns in the house? Drone watched for 20 minutes prior. We really don't stand a chance.
ReplyDeleteThat's what they said in 1775. The next year we declared independence and in 1783 we were free.
DeleteIt's the numbers that matter. If we ever get organized leadership...
DeleteAIPAC is yet one of the orgs making sure we do not !
DeleteThis loser has all kinds of problems and then goes online and brags about them. Not the kind of person you want to have in your tribe.
DeleteWhat kind of person allows a drone to swarm their house for 20 minutes then allow 4 M4's to come inside?
You might fill different about your need if you are looking at a man with a revolver pointing it at me, my wife and very young son. I have never left the house unarmed to this day.
ReplyDeleteClose, mines a 1965, Savage 99 in 308. It'll do.
ReplyDeleteOne of my Savage 99s (1899s) in .303 Savage is closer to being a contemporary.
DeleteIn Canada that's an assault rifle.
ReplyDeleteI think the sentiment is that law abiding men and women in this country should have instant access to a rifle that they can dependably use to save themselves or families - friends lives. Being armed AND KNOWING HOW TO USE IT requires practice, which is why the 300 round stash is desired. Buy 500 rounds, practice with 200 and keep the 300 as a minimum just in case it is needed. Purchase more ammunition for practice.
ReplyDeleteTree Mike - I like your thinking. A 70's vintage Savage 99A in .308 Winchester is one of my choices too if restricted to a lever rifle.
You need the hands of a gorilla to carry one of them at the balance point. I have one in .405 winchester.
ReplyDeleteMy 1895 was in .30-06. Replaced the buck-horn sight with a rear peep. Tightened up the groups nicely. Gave it to my nephew when I discovered he didn't own an '06. I've a "few" other '06s so I don't feel under-gunned.
ReplyDeleteTrue freedom means you have the RIGHT to own WHATEVER implement you desire to defend yourself. True freedom also means you have the right to be helpless and defenseless...if you so choose. A law mandating such ownership means you are not actually free.
ReplyDeleteThere is no true freedom.
DeleteJust freedom.
And no one here has lived one single day in their life as a free person.
Land of the free my ass.
Indeed. Arm everyone, its the only choice. Upgrade for local-local to local support. Chest rigs, IFAKS and combat casualty training, basic small unit infantry tactics training, basic handy 2 meter talkie coms with NVSW base station, simple hard wire tactically situated/connected coms for sure instant communication across connected AO's, local non com loosely orientated command structure. 2 cases for each Rifle, with community resupply ammo depots.
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna stick with Marlin. I've got the 1895 in 450 Marlin, both models to include the guide rifle with the factory porting. It's a hard hitting round, 325gr Hornady Leverolution. Never liked the top ejection, and now, optics are necessities.
ReplyDeleteMake mine an M1918 BAR and it's a deal!
ReplyDeleteI've got one in 30-06, made in 1929. Fun, but expensive to shoot.
ReplyDeleteThat's the last lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. He and Winchester had a falling out shortly after the 95 and he ended up selling his next design to FN, which included a nice commission for Mr. Browning for each shotgun that he designed and they sold.
ReplyDeleteHow about a small record of traffic violations without collisions
ReplyDelete