K.T. sent this YouTube video: The Lost Art of Cut Shells. JWR’s Comment: Don’t attempt to feed cut shells in a pump or a semi-auto from a gun’s magazine–instead, drop them into the chamber, one shot at a time. (Otherwise, you can expect some horrendous jams.)
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Cheryl N. sent this: From Stockpiling To Living Off The Grid, More Colorado Residents Preparing For Disasters
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Tam, over at the View From The Porch blog mentioned this bit of whimsy: The Silver Bullet. Also by way of Tam comes an article guaranteed to make your blood boil: A Tale of Modern Healthcare, or why does this cost so much?
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Wheat Advances for a Third Day on Deteriorating Crop Conditions in U.S. (Thanks to Marilyn R. for the link.)
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Reader J.B.G. sent this news item from Nanny State Britannia: Farmer menaced with death threats by gang of travellers dials 999… and police turn up to confiscate her shotguns. JWR’s advice to freedom-loving Britons: Take the Gap and move to the U.S., soon!