".50 caliber"
8 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed Wayne LaPierre's resignation from the NRA effective January 31, 2024, analyzing reports of a $17 million severance package and the political implications for the organization. He contrasted LaPierre's tenure with former NRA president Neil Knox, criticizing the NRA's direction under LaPierre's leadership. Koernke promoted the Mottie Griffin .50 caliber rifle manual available for $13 through his website, provided details on sourcing barrels and ammunition, and announced upcoming militia meetings in Ionia on January 27th and a county/township meeting on January 17th. He discussed historical examples of government infiltration and false flag operations, referenced the upcoming 2024 election as a pivotal moment, and took a caller discussing internal government factions and Cold War history.
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Mark Koernke discussed Illinois gun confiscation efforts, featuring an interview with former State Senator Darren Bailey about his refusal to comply with the state's firearm registry. The show covered weapons procurement, ammunition production capacity, and militia preparedness for 2024. Topics included the Rochester, New York vehicle explosion incident, propane storage safety, nuclear blast survivability, and various firearms projects including the Mahdi Griffin .50 caliber rifle and wooden AR-15 receivers.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance and modifications on Weapons Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Topics included M1 carbine maintenance and ammunition compatibility, Johnson carbine conversions to .223, 30-06 to .308 chamber inserts, .50 caliber barrel life extension through reaming, and essential armorer's tools for weapon maintenance. The show concluded with a caller reporting military convoys surrounding the St. Regis Mohawk reservation in New York over state taxation disputes, with references to historical Mohawk armed standoffs with Canadian forces.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Don discussed firearms, ammunition, and preparedness on this afternoon broadcast. The show featured extensive coverage of rifle options including the M1 Garand, AK variants, and .50 caliber weapons, with detailed recommendations on parts, magazines, and suppliers. Callers contributed information about pricing and availability of military surplus firearms and ammunition. The hosts emphasized rifle marksmanship as a core militia skill and discussed federal harassment of firearms dealers, the Gun Control Act of 1968, and concerns about UN gun control treaties being pushed through the Senate.
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Mark Koernke and caller Don discussed martial arts philosophy, sword fighting techniques, and their application to militia preparedness and combat training. The conversation covered footwork, positioning, and the principle of staying behind one's weapon for defensive advantage. They then shifted to firearms training, comparing rifle systems (M16, M4, M14, and .50 caliber weapons), debating the practical weight and effectiveness of modern tactical configurations versus traditional battle rifles. The discussion emphasized the importance of training under realistic conditions, the value of airsoft and blank-fire exercises for developing muscle memory, and the strategic deployment of designated marksmen and heavy riflemen in combined-arms infantry formations.
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Mark Koernke discussed militia training activities in Michigan, including operations in Alpena and Oscoda areas, and featured a detailed report from H.E. of Arizona about the successful "Liberty Venture" training exercise (May 14-17, 2009) conducted by Alpha Omega Training at 8,550 feet elevation near Flagstaff. The training covered tactical movement, medical assessment, field medicine, survival skills, camouflage, hand-to-hand combat, and resistance to interrogation. Koernke also reported on the Naga-Hitcham range shooting competition in Michigan with over 93 participants, many shooting .50 caliber rifles, and discussed broader themes of self-reliance, technology dependence, and preparedness.
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Mark Koernke hosted an extended interview with Dave Lauck of Spyder Firearms about .50 caliber rifle systems, specifically the Ferret 50 modular upper receiver platform. The discussion covered technical specifications including barrel options, wildcat cartridge development, recoil management through muzzle brakes, optics recommendations ranging from budget to premium scopes, and the simplicity of converting standard AR-15 lower receivers. Koernke and Lauck also discussed the 50 Caliber Shooters Association, international competition shooting, and efforts to secure military base range access on the East Coast for sanctioned matches.
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Mark Koernke discussed .50 caliber rifle tactics, maintenance, and deployment as part of Weapons Wednesday. The episode covered crew-served weapon operations with three-man and four-man teams, ammunition handling and reloading procedures for .50 BMG rounds, and proper field maintenance protocols. Caller Darrell contributed technical expertise on reloading tolerances and ammunition specifications. Koernke emphasized the importance of barrel inspection, proper ammunition storage, and avoiding dangerous field modifications to projectiles, illustrating these points with detailed anecdotes about barrel obstructions and ammunition failures.