"545x39"
5 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms procurement and maintenance, focusing on affordable rifle options including Russian Saiga shotguns and SKS rifles available through Royal Tiger Imports and Sarco Inc. He provided detailed guidance on restoring used SKS rifles, including disassembly, rust removal, painting, and parts sourcing. The show covered ammunition availability, particularly 8mm Mauser and .545x39, and historical context on surplus weapons brought back from Vietnam and World War II. A caller raised concerns about U.S. airstrikes in Iraq targeting ISIS, which Koernke attributed to Israeli operations against Christians, and another caller reported an NYPD officer shooting a three-month-old child.
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Mark Koernke discussed the Cliven Bundy ranch standoff in Nevada, criticizing the BLM's "free speech zones" and alleging foreign corporate interests in seizing American land and water rights. He provided detailed tactical guidance for those deploying to the area, including camouflage techniques, weapons concealment, hydration strategies, and equipment procurement from government surplus sites. Koernke also covered ammunition availability and pricing, particularly Russian-manufactured rounds, and emphasized the importance of proper equipment maintenance and seasonal gear transitions.
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Mark Koernke discussed economic decline and preparedness on December 20, 2013. He observed reduced Christmas decorations and retail activity in his suburban neighborhood, attributing this to economic stress and demoralization. The show covered ammunition and reloading supply availability (primers improving, certain powders in stock), surplus ammunition deals (Romanian 8mm Mauser, AK-74 ammunition), and preparedness strategies including food storage, clothing, and tools. Koernke criticized the surveillance state, comparing the U.S. to the Soviet Union, and discussed China's moon landing as evidence of American technological decline. He also addressed the Indian diplomat incident as a demonstration of domestic surveillance capabilities, and promoted Joe's gardening program 'Grow Your Own: The Budding Revolution' starting January 7, 2014.
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Mark Koernke discussed a case of foreign military personnel stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri who were arrested for attempting to abduct and sexually assault a 12-year-old girl, which he framed as part of a broader pattern of foreign troop presence on American soil. He provided extensive commentary on ammunition availability and pricing, noting significant shortages in 9mm and other calibers, with specific recommendations for FMJ ammunition from ammoman.com. Koernke also announced upcoming radio activities including an FTX radio exercise scheduled for the weekend, promoted a drawing with three mystery gifts for donors, and discussed distribution of 'Visitor from the Past' CDs and promotional materials.
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Mark Koernke and Don discussed current political issues, including comparisons between U.S. political dynasties and foreign regimes, PETA's selective outrage over animal cruelty versus human rights abuses in Syria, and the Trayvon Martin case. The show shifted to extensive practical self-defense instruction covering situational awareness, defensive positioning, weapon selection (including improvised weapons like carabiners, pens, flashlights, and box cutters), and tactical responses to violent assault. They also covered ammunition availability and pricing for AK-74 platforms, SKS rifle deals, and night vision technology, concluding with Don's discussion of valuable antique medical and ministerial texts found in discarded collections.