Our friend Michael Bane, a gun writer and video producer (of Down Range TV [1] and “Shooting Gallery” on The Outdoor Channel) now has short review segments on Ruger’s new polymer frame SR9 [2] and LCP .380 [1] pistols. The latter, weighing only 9.4 ounces looks like a cross between a Seecamp and a Kel-Tec. I’m not a fan of the pipsqueak .380 ACP (9mm Kurz) cartridge, but a gun that is close at hand at all times is vastly superior to grasping at air when trouble arrives. Concealed carry is, after all, a compromise. If I was expecting trouble, I’d be carrying a .308 battle rifle–not any any sort of handgun. Be sure to check out Michael’s many blog articles [3] and videos.
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Frequent content contributor RBS found this archive of useful solar cooking articles [4].
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Reader MGB suggested the “Trapped in Your Home” calculator page [5]. After having read about modern tanning and leather preservative chemicals, I cannot concur with their mention of leather clothing and furniture as emergency food sources.
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Some commentary from Jim Jubak: Market ‘reforms’ a gift to Wall Street [6]. His mention of the lack of regulation on derivatives contracts is right on target.