[January 3, 2022] You probably never heard of Bob Reilly1, but you sure missed something in life by not knowing him. During a cold weather snap, Bob rescued a homeless veteran sleeping next to a Wawa convenience store a few days ago. With his own money and time, he gave a helping hand to someone in need. His… Read More »
[December 30, 2021] The destruction that alcohol can wrought upon the human body and mind is telling from the lives destroyed. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship where people come together to solve their drinking problems.1 That’s it … simple mission and a reasonable success rate with a program that works. A good childhood friend often gives me advice… Read More »
[December 29, 2021] The Rogue Warrior is dead. One of America’s greatest military heroes in modern times passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021 … may his legacy live forever. Dick Marcinko played a unique role in Navy SEAL history, making him a legend even in his own time. This article is not an obituary but a… Read More »
[December 25, 2021] At the end of 1950, the Korean War was not going well. China entered the war in October of that year, pushing United Nations southward. By December, refugees from North Korea were streaming toward the south to avoid the North Korean and Chinese armies. Christmas in Korea was looking grim. On December 22, Captain Leonard… Read More »
[December 24, 2021] America’s bumbling withdrawal from Afghanistan will forever remain a stain on our nation’s history. There are, however, honorable people today who are doing the right thing by helping protect many Afghans who assisted and helped us. The private organization Ark Salus is doing the work necessary to help those who helped us. A small group… Read More »
[December 20, 2021] This past weekend, my friend and I went to a Gun Show in Pennsylvania. We had not been there in over a year; due to the COVID-19 scare. We were interested in new gun products, prices, up-to-date changes in gun laws, yakking it up with gun “nuts,” and walking around to see what folks were… Read More »
[December 19, 2021] If you never heard of Clint Smith at Thunder Ranch, then you are probably not interested in guns or how to use them properly. Clint Smith is the Director of Thunder Ranch1 in Oregon, where he teaches firearm tactics, self-defense and freely gives his opinions on a variety of topics. He is one of the… Read More »
[December 18, 2021] This week begins the 77th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. For those who no longer study history, you cannot learn important lessons like courage, tenacity, flexibility, and honor. This anniversary, perhaps, can begin you down the right path. The German name, for what became known as the Battle of the Bulge, was Operation… Read More »
[December 12, 2021] I had a book signing at my favorite local shooting locale this past Friday afternoon. Range 129, located in the town next to mine, is a large, clean, family-run business; and it shows in their exemplary customer service. The owners were kind enough to permit me to sell my books and bought a few, as… Read More »
[December 7, 2021] Eighty years ago, a surprise attack on the U.S. base at Pearl Harbor brought a neutral United States into World War II. Today, we read about the attack and see that America got caught wholly unprepared. Historian Roberta Wohlstetter tells us, in a thorough analysis of the surprise attack, that U.S. intelligence was, in fact,… Read More »