Reader Dan V. mentioned that a scanned copy of the scarce Operation and Maintenance Manual for the AN/PSR-1A Intrusion Detecting Set (TM-04074B-15) is now available online. You can find it linked near the bottom of this page.
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RBS spotted this: Why Snakebites Are About to Get a Lot More Deadly – Cost of Antivenom Production Creates Shortages
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Jack T. sent us a link to some good reporting from C.J. Chivers of The New York Times: A Firsthand Look at Firefights in Marja. It is refreshing to hear from a mainstream reporter that understands firearms. (Most of them don’t.) Jack had this comment: “[I]f the shooter did indeed have a bolt action rifle as suggested, and apparently commanded a good deal of respect, imagine what he could have done with a real battle rifle like the FAL which you so highly recommend.”
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Greg S. wrote to mention that he just purchased the Imperial Berkey water filter with two Black Berkey elements from Directive21.com for $225 (normally $305). It was a “scratch and dent” sale item. (There was a dent on the lid.) Greg reports that the company has just a few more of them available in the special “scratch and dent” sale. Call this number directly to order, since they are not listed on their web page: (877) 886-3653.