"buckshot"
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Mark Koernke and Don Betcher discussed tactical shotgun proficiency and weapons training on Weapons Wednesday, March 18, 2015. They covered shotgun reloading techniques, magazine management, the effectiveness of buckshot against body armor, wave attack tactics for urban combat, and the importance of practice and discipline. The hosts emphasized that shotguns remain highly effective weapons despite claims of obsolescence, and they discussed various shotgun platforms including pump guns, semi-automatics, and slam-fire techniques. Don also offered night vision equipment and services, and callers contributed discussion on shotgun tactics, slingshots, and references to historical examples like Fred Bear's use of backup shotguns for bear hunting.
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Mark Koernke discussed self-sufficiency and survival skills, focusing heavily on trapping, fishing, and hunting as practical preparedness methods. He interviewed a guest (referred to as Buckshot) who has 34 years of trapping experience and is promoting a book on trapping techniques and survival knowledge. The conversation covered wildlife management, predator control, urban wildlife (raccoons, coyotes), fishing methods, gardening, and the importance of teaching children outdoor skills. Callers contributed discussions on bear attacks, wildlife management philosophy, snare construction, and a Texas militia training exercise scheduled for June 19th.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Spike Simmons discussed preparedness topics including the upcoming Dayton Hamfest (May 15-17, 2009), with practical advice on what to bring and how to transport purchases. Butter Knife presented vendor information for machine shop supplies from Enco, including spindle oil and CRC dry moly lube with active promotional codes. Guest Buckshot discussed his newly completed survival trapping and snaring book, offering snare kits and DVDs covering trapping techniques, survival fishing, food preservation methods including smoking and drying meat, and lightweight backpacking food preparation. The hosts emphasized the importance of lubricants and supplies for field operations, food production through trapping as a calorie-efficient survival strategy, and proper meat preservation techniques for field conditions.