"cosmoline"
6 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed firearm maintenance and ammunition components, focusing on cosmoline preservation in military rifles, primer mechanics, and improvised munitions techniques. The show covered proper storage and cleaning of surplus rifles like M1 Garands and K-98 Mausers, the chemistry of primers and their reactivation, and field expedient ammunition production methods. In the second half, Koernke addressed police brutality incidents, including the case of an 82-year-old World War II veteran body-slammed by police in Orlando, and called for citizens to document and report abusive law enforcement practices to the Loganville, Georgia police department.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance and firearm selection on Weapons Wednesday, emphasizing proper care of rifles including SKS, AK, FAL, and Lee-Enfield models. He provided detailed guidance on lubricants, bore cleaning, and ammunition reloading solutions, including discarding sabot cups for ammunition scarcity. Callers asked about cosmoline removal from inherited rifles and reported sightings of colored markers on power poles and utility boxes, which Koernke connected to TACMAR mapping systems used for FEMA site identification. The show included discussion of ammunition price inflation since 2008 and recommendations for 80% firearm kits and freeze-dried food storage.
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Mark Koernke and Mike discussed militia training exercises, weapon maintenance issues (particularly cosmoline buildup in surplus firearms causing malfunctions), and preparedness logistics. The show covered medical topics including anaerobic lung and pleural infections, treatment options including aspiration and colloidal silver therapy, and the importance of group coordination for survival and barter systems. Callers emphasized the need for organized training, food storage, and community networking rather than individual preparedness efforts.
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Mark Koernke delivered a comprehensive episode focused on firearms maintenance and preparedness, emphasizing the critical importance of proper weapon care for operational readiness. He discussed cleaning kits (Eastern European surplus models, HK91 kits), lubricants (Gibbs brand, Lubra Plate, military-spec oils), solvents for corrosive ammunition, and the necessity of maintaining separate cleaning kits for each firearm. Koernke addressed common weapon failures (failure to extract, failure to feed) as primarily resulting from inadequate cleaning rather than mechanical defects, and provided detailed guidance on disassembly, cosmoline removal, and proper maintenance procedures. He referenced military manuals, recommended Heritage Gun Books for detailed armorers' guides, and emphasized the strategic importance of spare parts, ammunition, and distributed supply caches. The episode concluded with discussion of the 2006 Lebanon conflict as a case study in how proper maintenance, tactical dispersion, and forward supply enabled Hezbollah to defeat a technologically superior Israeli force.
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Mark Koernke discussed practical preparedness and alternative transportation solutions on Monday, May 5, 2008. He detailed his experience testing a 48-80cc moped conversion system for bicycles, emphasizing fuel efficiency (35-42 mph, minimal fuel consumption) and cost savings compared to traditional vehicles. Koernke explained the economics of vehicle ownership, property rights issues with state-titled vehicles, and strategies for reducing transportation costs through multi-vehicle approaches. He also covered hemp-based biofuels as alternatives to petroleum, criticized monopolistic oil companies, and discussed fuel degradation issues in current gasoline supplies. The show included caller Andrew from Ohio reporting on gun show outreach efforts, and Koernke provided detailed guidance on cleaning cosmoline-covered military surplus firearms, particularly emphasizing proper disassembly and use of inexpensive cleaning supplies for weapons like AK-pattern rifles and M1 Garands.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparations for the upcoming Liberty Concert in New Hampshire supporting Ed and Elaine Brown's stand against the IRS, emphasizing the importance of organized transportation and team coordination for speakers and attendees. He covered extensive practical preparedness topics including shortwave radio acquisition and testing, ammunition storage techniques using vacuum sealing and multiple protective layers, weatherproofing equipment for underground caching, and proper packaging design for supply distribution across different age groups. Koernke stressed the importance of redundant communication systems, detailed storage procedures for weapons and ammunition, and the need for careful planning in field operations.