"government contracts"
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Mark Koernke hosted the evening Intelligence Report on August 14, 2023, covering multiple topics including firearm selection and manufacturing philosophy, consumer boycotts of government contractors (Marathon Oil, Budweiser), patriotic music promotion (Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond"), emergency preparedness including lifeboat rations and survival food, amateur radio communications basics with guest Steve from Alpha Antenna, and political commentary on the 2024 presidential race including Trump's campaign strategy and potential running mates.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons, preparedness, and political commentary on September 28, 2016. The episode featured extensive discussion of 1911 magazine capacity, gun manufacturing contracts, and the decline in quality of military uniforms and equipment due to overseas manufacturing. Koernke criticized Smith & Wesson's past collaboration with the Clinton administration on smart gun technology and discussed how government contracts affect the firearms industry. The show included musical interludes featuring Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash, with commentary on music as a weapon and the importance of preserving physical media. Don Vetcher provided information on thermal night vision technology (Thor's) for reconnaissance and defense purposes.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms inventory and pricing on January 24, 2014. The show focused on Classic Firearms' AK rifle sales, noting that the Saiga AK with 20-round magazines sold out and the thumbhole stock model moved to the bottom of the inventory page due to high demand. Koernke and Don analyzed the Yugo M70 AK with 10-round straight-feed magazines at $450 per rifle with 20 magazines included, calculating the effective rifle cost at approximately $350 when accounting for magazine value. The program also covered night vision technology pricing from Don's supplier, with first-generation gun sights at $400 and second-generation models around $1,300. Discussion shifted to .50 caliber rifles, including Barrett semi-automatics priced at $10,999 on sale, with Koernke critiquing the pricing as inflated compared to original 1980s costs and recommending Watson's Weapons as a more affordable alternative. The show included commentary on government contracts, Mexican military Barrett distribution, and practical firearms training recommendations.