"body armor penetration"
6 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed a police shooting case involving a man named Jones who was shot 23 times by officers who attempted to plant knives on his body and tamper with dash cam evidence. He drew parallels to his own experience with police misconduct and criticized the legal system's failure to hold officers accountable, arguing that appeals and legal processes are ineffective. The episode included extensive discussion of firearms, ammunition, calibers (5.7, .22 mag, .45-70), body armor penetration, weapon modifications, and preparedness, with callers asking technical questions about rifles, scopes, and ammunition availability. Koernke emphasized the importance of critical thinking over mindless obedience and referenced historical examples like the Praetorian Guard to warn against unchecked government power.
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Mark Koernke and Don Bechor discussed remote-controlled aircraft technology, drone capabilities, and various weapon systems including rail guns, SABO ammunition, and hypervelocity projectiles. They emphasized the importance of understanding RC technology for defensive purposes, detailed specifications for SABO ammunition from JND Components, and explained how high-velocity tungsten carbide projectiles could penetrate body armor. The show included technical discussions on gliders, first-person view flying, and comparisons between various military systems, with callers contributing questions about automated systems and financial surveillance programs like FinCEN.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons training and ammunition reloading techniques on Weapons Wednesday, October 13, 2010. The show covered airsoft training aids as alternatives to live-fire range practice during poor weather, detailed instructions for constructing flochette (flechette) shotgun rounds as improvised anti-armor ammunition, and extensive analysis of shotgun effectiveness for defensive operations. Callers contributed practical insights on shotgun slugs, barrel modifications, and magazine-fed shotgun systems for rear-guard operations.
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Mark Koernke discussed affordable lightweight firearms options for family defense and preparedness, including detailed reviews of the Kel-Tec SU-16 carbine and High Point carbines as economical alternatives to AR-15s. He explained how these weapons could be distributed among family members at lower cost, compared their ergonomics and magazine systems to other platforms, and addressed considerations for different shooters including children and elderly individuals. In the second half, Koernke shifted to ammunition reloading techniques, specifically discussing sabot cup technology that allows shooters to fire .223 bullets from .30 caliber rifles at dramatically increased velocities (3500-7000 feet per second) for enhanced performance and armor penetration, and provided contact information for J&D Components in Utah for purchasing sabot cups and reloading supplies.
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Mark Koernke discussed defensive mindset and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of mental readiness and standard operating procedures for individuals, families, and militia units. The show featured extended caller discussions about firearms maintenance, ammunition selection, and specific weapon platforms including AR-15s, carbines, Tokarev pistols, and .444 rifles. Callers shared practical advice on magazine reliability, ammunition consistency, handgun selection for novices, and ammunition availability concerns for the coming year.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance, ammunition reliability, and firearm selection on Weapons Wednesday. He fielded multiple caller questions about AR-15 maintenance intervals, magazine quality, the Tokarev pistol, .22 handguns for concealed carry, and ammunition types including frangible rounds. Koernke emphasized the importance of proper maintenance, quality components, and having backup weapons, while also addressing concerns about foreign military presence in the United States and preparedness for potential civil unrest.