"bolt carrier group"
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons preparedness, AR-15 components, and ammunition sourcing on Weapons Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He covered bolt carrier groups, upper receivers, and parts availability from suppliers like Bear Creek Arsenal, AIM Surplus, and Surplus Ammo. The show included extended commentary on Second Amendment issues, gun control legislation being negotiated in the Senate, and criticism of Republican senators compromising on gun rights. Koernke also addressed broader political topics including the January 6 committee, medical system failures, and alleged foreign infiltration of U.S. government agencies.
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition and firearms manufacturing, including 50-caliber ammunition pricing, barrel sourcing, and DIY gun building projects using alternative materials like wood, aluminum, and brass. He covered AR-15 lower receiver designs, bolt carrier group maintenance, and spare parts investment strategies. The second half featured Machine Gun Randy discussing his arrest in Florida for possession of medical marijuana, the denial of prescribed medication while in jail, and his advocacy against tobacco companies. Randy also discussed marijuana legalization, medical marijuana taxation, and his late wife's death from cancer.
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition pricing and specifications, particularly Tula ammo deals at Surplus Ammo, steel-cased ammunition characteristics, and 357 Magnum loads. He covered AR-15 rifle options from Bear Creek Arsenal, bolt carrier groups, and emphasized the importance of iron sights on all firearms. The show included extensive discussion of ammunition reloading, corrosive primers, and polymer coatings on steel cases. Callers reported on Oklahoma's new constitutional carry law and a Second Amendment rally in Oklahoma City. BK provided winter preparedness tips including space heaters, insulated coveralls, and battery storage, while also highlighting a deal on CR123 lithium batteries from BG Micro.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms procurement and assembly during the second hour of his afternoon show on December 4, 2013. He promoted deals on Korean AK-47 40-round magazines ($99.99 for 10) and AR-15 barrels from CenterFire Systems and AIM Surplus, addressing widespread shortages of these components. The show featured extended caller discussion about building AR-15s affordably using 80% receivers, bolt carrier groups, and alternative sourcing strategies. Koernke and callers analyzed ATF enforcement patterns, particularly retroactive harassment of AR-15 owners in the 1970s, and warned that proposed plastic gun legislation would likely result in arbitrary enforcement against existing firearms. The episode emphasized ammunition scarcity, brass salvage opportunities in Arizona, and reloading as preparedness strategies.