"5.45x39 ammunition"
11 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed Second Amendment legal challenges, particularly Gun Owners of America's certiorari petition to the Supreme Court regarding New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act and the 'good moral character' requirement. He extensively covered protective equipment including laser-protection goggles, night vision specifications and procurement strategies, and ballistic protection technologies. Koernke addressed the likelihood of armed conflict in America, discussed illegal immigration and proposed legislation to militarize foreign nationals, reviewed firearms and ammunition availability from various retailers, and emphasized preparedness through equipment caching, training, and force multiplication. Callers contributed information on night vision tube specifications, equipment sourcing, and militia training programs.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons systems and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, focusing on affordable defensive firearms including High Point carbines and pistols, AK-74 rifles, and related ammunition considerations. He covered weapon maintenance, muzzle flash reduction, and ammunition performance testing, emphasizing the importance of proper cleaning and ammunition selection. Koernke also provided current inventory updates from firearms retailers, noting rapid sellouts of AK-74 variants, and recommended the Polish Tantell rifle as an available alternative. The episode concluded with information about preparedness supplies and a satirical segment about sending rope to politicians.
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Mark Koernke discussed a bus trip to Washington D.C. on July 12th organized by James at RTR News Media, with seats available at $99 round trip ($75 if fully booked), departing from Michigan on July 11th. He reviewed AR-15 5.45x39 upper receivers from Olympic Arms and Smith & Wesson, criticizing their use of 16-inch barrels instead of standard 20-inch configurations. Dave from New York provided a detailed report on Kenneth Pye, a man being held at Clare County Jail in Michigan without proper booking procedures, allegedly being denied necessary medical care including a CPAP respirator and blood pressure medication, and urged listeners to contact the sheriff and jail with complaints. Callers George and Steve reported on police brutality incidents, including forced blood draws in Austin and assaults on Native American gatherings and rainbow gatherings in Wyoming and Michigan, with Koernke warning these were coordinated preparatory actions by federal agencies.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons selection and maintenance on Weapons Wednesday, focusing on the importance of carrying a backup handgun when using a primary rifle. He covered firearm malfunction scenarios, immediate action procedures, and recommended specific weapons systems including revolvers, AK variants, and the M1 Garand. Koernke provided detailed guidance on ammunition selection, magazine capacity, combat load configuration, and support equipment, emphasizing the 5.45x39 AK-74 as the cheapest rifle ammunition option. He also discussed bayonets and fighting knives as close-combat backup weapons and promoted his instructional DVDs on equipment preparation.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance, rifle configurations, and ammunition availability on Weapons Wednesday. He covered SKS rifle grenade launchers, AR-15 modifications and capabilities, comparisons between the AR-15 and other military rifles, and detailed tactical doctrine for small unit operations including weapon positioning, muzzle discipline, and team coordination. He warned about ammunition price increases and profiteering at gun shows, promoted 5.45x39 ammunition as an investment, and emphasized proper firearm maintenance and safety protocols including grenade handling in field operations.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, ammunition availability, and tactical equipment on April 1, 2008. The show covered a trucking strike developing across the United States, the importance of gas masks and ammunition stockpiling, and featured discussions on tactical backpacks (MOLLE systems) and medical preparedness. Callers and guests including Tom and Mike addressed ammunition sourcing, alternative calibers like 5.45x39, and close-quarters combat training with edged weapons. The episode also touched on media suppression of the trucking strike story and included extensive discussion of constitutional rights and government overreach.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms and combat preparedness on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, focusing on AK-74 rifles and ammunition availability. He provided specific product recommendations and pricing for Romanian and Polish AK-74 variants, 5.45x39 ammunition sourcing, and AR-15 upper receiver conversion projects. The bulk of the episode covered hand-to-hand combat techniques, close-quarters weapon handling, and tactical principles applicable to both armed and unarmed combat scenarios. Koernke emphasized the importance of training in multiple combat disciplines and maintaining situational awareness, drawing parallels between martial arts, knife fighting, and firearms use.
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Mark Koernke hosted Weapons Wednesday, focusing on improvised combat techniques and firearm options for militia preparedness. The episode covered hand-to-hand combat principles, emphasizing that everyday items like helmets and tools serve as weapons, followed by extensive caller discussions on rifle platforms including the 5.45x39 cartridge, SKS rifles with spigot launchers, designated marksman rifles, and affordable training weapons like the Ruger 10-22, High Point carbines, and Remington Nylon 66. Koernke provided detailed guidance on ammunition sourcing, magazine systems, optics mounting, and ammunition storage solutions using stripper clips and chest pouches.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness and firearms on Weapons Wednesday, focusing on affordable defensive options including East German M10 gas masks ($4 each with filters included) available through Maine Military Surplus, AK-74 rifles and ammunition as cost-effective alternatives (5.45x39mm at approximately 10 cents per round), AR-15 magazine pouches for medical kit storage, and flare pistols with potential defensive applications. He addressed caller questions about Second Amendment rights, government fraud involving deceased persons' identities and state retirement funds, militia preparedness standards, and provided detailed technical guidance on CETME rifle reloading considerations due to waffle-chambered barrels. The show emphasized organizing community purchases to meet minimum shipping thresholds and maintaining high safety standards in militia firearms training.
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Mark Koernke and Don discussed firearms, ammunition, and tactical self-defense on Weapons Wednesday. The episode covered pistol design history (1911, Browning High Power, Glock), caliber comparisons (9mm vs .45 ACP, .40 caliber, 5.45x39), and self-defense tactics including ambush response and weapon handling. They addressed structural weaknesses in AK-pattern rifles and advocated for manufacturers to produce AR-15 upper receivers in 5.45x39 to utilize abundant cheap Russian ammunition. The hosts also recommended budget-friendly firearms options like High Point pistols and Marlin Camp Carbines for arming family members and non-combatants, and discussed the presence of Canadian police at Detroit's Dream Cruise event.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparations for a major border deployment in Arizona, organizing militia units from all 50 states to conduct surveillance and patrols along the U.S.-Mexico border starting in approximately 38-41 days. He covered ammunition availability (5.45x39 Russian rounds and 7.62x25), criticized H.R. 1022 as a permanent gun ban, addressed infrastructure decay and federal spending waste, and took calls from listeners about border preparations and ammunition sourcing.