"long-range shooting"
26 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed military surplus vehicles available through IronPlanet.com, specifically Chevy minivans from 2008 that were allegedly postal service vehicles but appeared in DOD liquidation auctions, suggesting possible concealment of internal policing vehicles. He covered armored gloves and balaclavas available at discount retailers, analyzed the new 6.8 SPC rifle cartridge and its implications for long-range shooting capability, discussed ammunition availability and production concerns including fertilizer shortages affecting munitions manufacturing, and provided extensive tactical guidance on vehicle preparation, ammunition selection, and combat operations including anti-armor tactics.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms, ammunition, and tactical equipment available from various online retailers including JG Sales, CenterFire Systems, and CDNN Investments. He reviewed budget-friendly options such as Ruger P89 9mm pistols for $200, level 3A body armor plate carriers for $150, and affordable rifle scopes ranging from $40 to $60. The show included extensive discussion of .50 caliber rifle options, AR-15 configurations, SKS rifles with aftermarket flash hiders, and magazine compatibility for various platforms. Koernke emphasized preparedness through equipment redundancy, spare parts inventory, and proper tactical team composition, while also covering vehicle-mounted weapons systems and long-range shooting capabilities.
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Mark Koernke and Don Betcher discussed the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton's campaign activities in Michigan, concerns about election fraud and voting machine manipulation, and the need for armed preparedness. They analyzed the second presidential debate, criticized the FBI and federal government as corrupt and treasonous, discussed long-range rifle ballistics and computer technology for precision shooting, and explored historical parallels between pre-Civil War America and current political divisions. Callers contributed perspectives on election rigging, Native American history, and preparedness resources.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms selection and customization, covering pocket pistols, handgun comparisons (including Smith & Wesson Sigma, Walther PPX, and 1911s), optics mounting options, long-range shooting capabilities, ammunition compatibility, and practical firearm modifications. He addressed common misconceptions about various gun models, provided pricing information on affordable defensive weapons, and emphasized the importance of understanding firearm functionality and maintenance for preparedness.
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Mark Koernke discussed dietary health recommendations for heart health, including avoiding grains and processed foods while emphasizing nutrients like taurine, potassium, and magnesium. He then pivoted to political commentary criticizing various political figures including Netanyahu, Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush, and Barack Obama, arguing they are controlled operatives or inadequate leaders. Koernke promoted independent political candidates and encouraged grassroots activism through social media saturation and merchandise. He advertised firearms and ammunition products, discussed long-range shooting events, and analyzed political figures' aliases and backgrounds, questioning their state connections and legitimacy. The episode concluded with clips about constitutional principles and American rankings in global metrics.
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Mark Koernke discussed constitutional citizenship status, distinguishing between U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and the legal implications of each classification. The show featured extensive technical discussion of long-range rifle shooting, including scope adjustment, ballistics, and Kentucky windage techniques for shooting downhill at 800 yards. Callers asked about .308 NATO rifles and .50 caliber weapons, with detailed instruction on ammunition selection, training protocols, and armor-piercing incendiary rounds. The episode also covered conspiracy theories regarding the Osama bin Laden raid, SEAL Team 6, and allegations of government deception.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, weapons systems, and tactical shooting techniques on this October 17, 2014 afternoon broadcast. The show featured extended segments on night vision equipment inventory (first and second generation rifle scopes and goggles), military surplus pricing trends, and detailed instruction on wind reading and long-range shooting fundamentals for .22 and .50 caliber rifles. Don provided updates on available optics and ammunition pricing, while Mark emphasized the importance of understanding environmental conditions, mirage, and coordinated sniper team tactics for extreme-range engagements.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance, ammunition selection, and firearms performance on Weapons Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The show covered ammunition quality control issues (including defective primers and improper bullet seating), the importance of testing new firearms before storage, barrel break-in procedures, and fire-formed cases for improved accuracy. Koernke and his co-host Don emphasized proper gun maintenance, crown protection, and the need for shooters to experiment with different factory loads to find what their specific firearm performs best with. The episode also included discussion of wind reading techniques for long-range shooting and practical militia preparedness, including border security operations and equipment recommendations.
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Mark Koernke and Don Betcher discussed the Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, criticizing the President's demeanor during the presentation. The show covered border security issues, including three Ukrainian men arrested in Texas, and discussed the space program and NASA's reliance on Russian spacecraft. Extended segments focused on defensive tactics and long-range engagement strategies relevant to potential armed conflict scenarios, drawing parallels to the Bundy Ranch standoff. The hosts also addressed media propaganda, the Waco siege, police conduct, and anti-gun advocacy organizations, emphasizing preparedness and constitutional rights.
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Mark Koernke and Don Butcher discussed the Nevada Bundy Ranch incident and media propaganda surrounding it, analyzing how the mainstream media controls narratives through selective coverage and suppression. They emphasized the importance of alternative media and citizen reporting as an early warning system, referenced the historical Weaver Siege and the need for independent communications infrastructure, and solicited donations for Liberty Tree Radio operations. The second half of the episode featured an extended technical discussion with a caller about rifle zeroing, scope mounting, laser bore sights, and ballistics calculations for long-range shooting.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons procurement and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The show focused on affordable AK-47 magazine options from Goose Island Sales, magazine pouches and carriers, and extensive commentary on .50 caliber rifle systems including Barrett M82 pricing and specifications. Koernke emphasized the importance of the Bundy Ranch deployment as a pivotal constitutional event, discussed historical weapons engineering principles including the PAWS rifle project, and provided detailed guidance on long-range shooting techniques and marksmanship fundamentals for listeners considering participation in armed defense activities.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, firearms training, and ammunition/magazine availability. He promoted the Dayton Hamfest radio event occurring that weekend, emphasized proper shooting technique and immediate action drills for magazine changes, and reviewed affordable magazine options from Goose Island Sales including AK-47 Thermold mags and FN PS90 magazines. He also covered long-range rifle selection and ammunition cross-compatibility, fielded caller questions about .308 and .30-06 rifles for potential deployment scenarios, and highlighted a gathering at patriot broadcasting facilities focused on mobilization and training in response to events like the Bundy Ranch situation.
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Mark Koernke discussed rifle marksmanship, tactical infantry tactics, and preparedness on January 30, 2014. The episode featured extensive analysis of sniper effectiveness, particularly referencing Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä and his use of standard-issue rifles to demonstrate that accuracy and discipline matter more than expensive equipment. Koernke covered long-range shooting techniques, the importance of marksman training over volume fire, proper sight picture for pistols at distance, and how small teams of trained riflemen can effectively defend against larger forces. The show included a caller seeking advice on long-range shooting and a guest named Don discussing night vision technology and pricing.
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Mark Koernke discussed tactical rifle marksmanship, combat tactics, and weapons systems in the context of militia preparedness. The episode featured extensive technical discussion on follow-through in shooting, long-range rifle engagement, squad-level tactics including mobile ambush formations, and historical examples of rifle units in American military tradition. Koernke and his co-host Don covered weapon selection, ammunition logistics, body armor vulnerabilities, and the psychological effects of disciplined marksmanship versus spray-and-pray tactics in combat scenarios.
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Mark Koernke and Don Butcher discussed preparedness, self-sufficiency, and personal development on this November 20, 2013 afternoon broadcast. Don delivered an extended commentary on emotion, pain, and warrior mentality, using examples from the Parkland movie and historical slavery to illustrate how modern wage earners lack basic survival skills like food preparation. The hosts emphasized that knowledge and self-reliance are foundational to freedom, contrasting this with the false comfort of hope and distraction. Benchmark, a night vision technology vendor, joined to discuss first, second, third, and fourth generation night vision devices, covering practical applications for long-range shooting at night, wind reading, ranging techniques, and the technical trade-offs in newer generation equipment, including fourth generation's susceptibility to tube degradation from unfiltered light exposure.
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Mark Koernke and co-host BK conducted Quartermaster's Corner, the final hour of the Intelligence Report on September 20, 2013. The episode focused on ammunition and reloading supply chain updates, including small rifle primers availability at Powder Valley, discussion of the new Anacouta LT32 powder coming in January, and analysis of 60mm gas mask filters at $4 per unit from Gun Parts Corp. Callers Tim Seward and Joe contributed technical discussions on Rain-X application to mask lenses, benchrest cartridge design (6mm PPC), long-range rifle ballistics, World War I trench mortars and grenades, tool deals at Tractor Supply, dollar-store solar lights, gas mask defogger sources, and permaculture pest control methods including badminton rackets for cabbage moths and food-grade diatomaceous earth.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms maintenance and handling, focusing on 1911 pistols, grip types (particularly Pacmar and pearl handles), and weapon retention in various scenarios. He covered long-range rifle shooting with emphasis on scope selection, magnification levels, and zeroing techniques for distances up to 1000 yards. The show included tangential discussions about General Patton, historical cavalry tactics, and hunting ethics with shotguns and rifles. Multiple product advertisements were interspersed throughout, including ammunition suppliers, survival gear, emergency candles, weight loss tea, precious metals, and freeze-dried food storage.
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Mark Koernke discussed rifle marksmanship, shooting techniques, and long-range accuracy during this October 2010 morning broadcast. The episode featured extensive commentary on windage, Kentucky windage terminology, historical rifle development, and practical shooting instruction covering distances from 100 yards to 1,800 yards. Koernke emphasized the importance of muscle memory, proper training, and mastering comfort zones with firearms, while critiquing how modern shooters have been conditioned to underestimate effective shooting distances. The show included discussion of various rifle platforms including the M14, M16, SKS, 1903 Springfield, and .50 caliber weapons, along with historical comparisons to early 20th-century marksmanship standards.
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Mark Koernke discussed long-range precision shooting fundamentals, including windage reading, elevation adjustment, and the importance of mastering shooting skills across various rifle platforms from .22 to .50 caliber. He emphasized tactical applications of marksmanship in defensive scenarios, proper equipment maintenance in adverse weather conditions, and the need for Americans to develop self-reliance and resistance to government overreach. The show included practical examples from shooting competitions, discussions of Michigan militia training facilities, and calls encouraging listeners to support the Liberty Tree Radio network.
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Mark Koernke discussed Senate Judiciary Committee activities regarding potential UN gun bans and emphasized the importance of preparedness through food production and self-sufficiency. He covered topics including natural food sources in Michigan, fruit tree cultivation, freeze-dried food storage, and wildlife management issues related to wolf reintroduction. The show also featured information about long-range shooting events at local ranges and encouraged listeners to engage in community preparedness activities.
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Mark Koernke and Don discussed aerial combat tactics and marksmanship principles, drawing parallels between World War II fighter pilots (Eric Hartman, Manfred von Richthofen, Saburo Sakai) and modern rifle engagement doctrine. They explored the concept of "getting close" to targets across different weapon systems, from aircraft machine guns to long-range rifles, emphasizing probability of success and mission-critical accuracy. The conversation shifted to broader concerns about economic collapse, government overreach, moral decay in American society, and the necessity of militia preparedness and standards in potential conflict scenarios. They criticized divisiveness in the patriot movement, discussed the housing crisis and economic hardship affecting Americans, and referenced historical parallels to the Weimar Republic and French Revolution.
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Mark Koernke discussed flag etiquette and the decline of patriotic observance in American communities, noting the haphazard lowering of flags at half-mast and the deterioration of flag maintenance standards. He addressed preparedness initiatives including night vision equipment sales and long-range shooting projects, with callers providing technical updates on rifle adapters (Magnolia State Arms magazine well for Galil rifles) and FAL magazine sourcing. The show featured extended discussion on shooting technique, focus, and proper stance for long-range rifle work, including references to 50-caliber shooting associations and 1200-yard range development.
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Mark Koernke discussed advanced long-range rifle marksmanship and weapons training on Weapons Wednesday, covering a 1999 two-mile shooting competition featuring 50-caliber rifles and detailed technical specifications for accuracy at extreme distances. He emphasized the importance of shooter proficiency over volume fire, shared personal military training experiences with various weapons systems including the MAC-10 versus Tokarev pistol demonstration, and provided comprehensive barrel maintenance procedures for 50 BMG rifles. The episode stressed team-based tactical deployment of heavy weapons, proper ammunition selection for range training, and the critical role of individual discipline and weapon familiarity in preparedness.
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Mark Koernke and Don discussed the 2008 presidential election occurring within 24 hours, criticizing early voting practices and expressing skepticism about voting machine integrity, particularly Diebold machines. They recommended preparedness measures including ammunition, weapons, food, water, and tools, with detailed discussion of acquiring surplus military equipment like canvas tents and ponchos for pre-deployed shelter modules. Callers provided information on affordable ammunition sources at Academy Sports Centers and military surplus suppliers. The show covered unauthorized hunting on private land, survival techniques for evading thermal imaging, and long-range shooting equipment recommendations.
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Mark Koernke discussed militia preparedness and community defense, highlighting a recent incident in Iowa where residents organized to prevent government overreach. He interviewed Dave Moore from Spider Firearms about the Ferret 50 caliber upper receiver system, which allows AR-15 owners to convert their rifles to shoot .50 BMG ammunition. The conversation covered weapon specifications, accuracy capabilities (half-inch groups at 1,000 yards), alternative calibers (.510 DTC, .416 Barrett, .338 Lapua), reloading procedures and components, and practical applications for long-range defense and maritime use.
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Mark Koernke hosted a "Weapons Wednesday" episode featuring guest David Tuff, an expert in rifle marksmanship and precision shooting. The discussion covered advanced rifle techniques, including long-range shooting at 300-1600 yards, barrel finishing and lapping methods to improve accuracy, the differences between bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles, shooting positions and sling techniques, wind reading and mirage observation for elevation adjustment, and custom ammunition loading versus factory loads. Koernke emphasized the historical importance of American rifleman skills and the need for proper training to maximize weapon potential.