Summary

Mark Koernke discussed firearms maintenance, ammunition selection, and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday. He covered the history and reliability of military rifles including the FN-FAL, FN-49, HK-91, and Tokarev, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance manuals and spare parts. Koernke promoted cost-effective training ammunition, particularly the AK-74 round for large-scale militia training, and discussed the advantages of diverse calibers. He provided vendor information for gas masks (M9 models at $19.99 for two), ammunition brass, specialty bullets, and other preparedness supplies, while also addressing the use of .32 ACP as a viable self-defense round and backup weapon.