"cap and ball"
5 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed Weapons Wednesday topics including shotgun technologies, black powder cap-and-ball pistols and conversion kits to cartridge systems, the Kel-Tec .223 rifle platform, and historical firearm modifications such as the Peterson device and Australian Sten conversions. He emphasized operational security regarding inherited weapons, detailed how bolt-action rifles could be adapted with add-on modules for increased firepower, and provided specific vendor recommendations for surplus magazines, ammunition, and firearm components including Mosin-Nagant rifles and Argentine Mausers.
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Mark Koernke discussed Colorado's recall efforts against state senators who voted for gun control legislation, emphasizing the importance of sustained citizen activism and organizational tactics. He provided detailed guidance on ammunition maintenance for corrosive ammunition types, particularly 7.62x54R, and fielded caller questions about black powder firearms and banking security. The episode covered strategies for political recall campaigns, firearm maintenance protocols, and warnings about capital controls on bank accounts.
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Mark Koernke discussed practical preparedness topics including radio equipment selection, durability considerations for field gear, and the importance of ruggedized communications technology. He covered inexpensive handheld radios, battery pack rebuilding, headset durability comparisons, and sourcing surplus military equipment through liquidation channels. The show included extended segments on equipment maintenance, flexing stress on cables and antennas, and historical perspectives on frontier commerce and self-defense. Koernke promoted the Micro Effects network and a fundraising raffle for a black powder rifle, and discussed barter systems and property rights.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, black powder firearms, and constitutional rights during the morning broadcast. The show featured extensive commentary on self-defense capabilities, comparing civilian hunting rifles to military threats, and emphasized the importance of black powder rifle training and ammunition independence. A caller from Texas raised concerns about national park gun restrictions and grizzly bear safety, leading to detailed discussion of rifle calibers and hunting ethics. The broadcast also included promotion of a drawing for a .45 caliber black powder mountain rifle to support the Micro Effect network, and commentary on government overreach, the federal shutdown, and healthcare policy.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms availability and market trends, focusing on discontinued European gun manufacturers like Rossi, Llama, and Star, and analyzed why certain models disappeared from the U.S. market. He reviewed budget rifle options including Bulgarian AK-47s and single-stack magazine configurations, then pivoted to detailed technical discussions about .32 ACP, .44 Magnum ammunition, revolver maintenance, and black powder firearms. A caller contributed information about black powder cannons and Civil War reenactment artillery, leading to extended commentary on black powder gun construction, cartridge conversions, and the continued lethality of historical weapons systems.