"magazine capacity"
13 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition purchasing strategies, reloading practices, and weapon system comparisons on Weapons Wednesday. He reviewed current ammunition deals from MontanaAR15.com and Amoman.com, emphasizing the importance of reloading for training to conserve factory ammunition. The show featured a detailed Guns and Gadgets segment covering Virginia's new gun control legislation signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger, including assault weapon bans, magazine restrictions, red flag law expansions, and storage requirements. Koernke advocated for Virginia residents to consider the M1 Garand as a compliant alternative to modern rifles, emphasizing its superior penetration and battlefield capability.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons systems and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, October 6, 2021. The first hour covered magazine capacity choices, case production methods for ammunition reloading, and alternative materials for cartridge manufacturing including plastic and cast cases. The second hour featured caller discussions about .308 battle rifles (FAL, PTR-91, HK-91, M1A), ammunition sourcing including Pakistani surplus 7.62x51 NATO, and the final Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot scheduled for that weekend. Koernke also provided travel updates while broadcasting from the road en route to the event, discussing real estate transactions, MRE inventory, and military surplus cases.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance, preparedness, and firearms inventory on Weapons Wednesday. He covered proper lubrication and maintenance techniques for rifles and ARs using penetrating oils and anti-seize compounds, emphasized the importance of 6.5 Carcano rifles as reliable weapons, and reviewed current ammunition and firearm availability including 300 Blackout, .380 Auto, 40 Smith & Wesson, and .357 SIG. He provided detailed guidance on magazine capacity standards, holster systems, and tactical gear from various surplus suppliers, while also addressing ammunition scarcity issues and reloading as a critical skill for preparedness.
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Mark Koernke hosted a Weapons Wednesday episode on April 14, 2021, covering firearms inventory updates from multiple vendors, ammunition pricing and availability, discussion of the Remington 870 shotgun reopening production, and detailed tactical guidance on weapon selection, scavenging enemy equipment, and combat operations. The second hour featured discussion of COVID-19 vaccines, Fukushima nuclear water release, and intelligence collection procedures during field operations.
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Mark Koernke discussed the M1 carbine as a practical defensive firearm, covering its history, availability, specifications, and modern applications. He reviewed current pricing and sourcing options from importers like Royal Tiger Imports, explained various stock configurations and accessories, and fielded caller questions about carbine design innovations and ammunition availability. The episode also included recommendations for preparedness reading and commentary on firearm investment trends.
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Mark Koernke and Donald Betcher discussed weapons systems and ammunition preparedness on the evening of July 14, 2010. The show featured extensive coverage of 50-caliber rifles, magazine capacity and ammunition storage, tracer rounds, and various rifle platforms including the M82 semi-automatic and bolt-action options. Callers asked about the 5.7mm AR-15 upper receiver variant, which the hosts evaluated as a viable light combat weapon with low recoil and high volume-fire capability. The episode concluded with congressional contact numbers and discussion of AK-47 variants with drum magazines for defensive preparedness.
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Mark Koernke and Don Betcher discussed Weapons Wednesday, focusing on the history and functionality of bayonets and their role in firearm regulations. They analyzed why gun control advocates targeted features like pistol grips, magazine capacity, flash hiders, and bayonet lugs in assault weapon bans, arguing these restrictions were cosmetic rather than functional. The hosts covered an FBI report indicating massive civilian firearms purchases following the 2008 election, claiming the story was subsequently removed from the internet. They took a caller question about Chinese-made M14 rifles, provided technical advice on evaluating the weapon, and discussed global unrest including riots in Iceland and Thailand. The episode concluded with announcements for upcoming gun shows in Columbus, Ohio and Birch Run, Michigan.
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Mark Koernke and Don discussed weapons, preparedness, and tactical self-defense on Weapons Wednesday, September 10, 2008. The show covered firearm selection (Saiga rifles and shotguns), magazine capacity, ammunition stacking, cover versus concealment, and tank engagement tactics. Caller Greg from Florida detailed his experience being forcibly removed from a Republican National Convention viewing party, arrested, and involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility after protesting alleged child abuse by local sheriff's department and Department of Children and Families. Greg described attempts to drug him, contaminated water bottles, and harassment while detained. Mark and Greg discussed patterns of government persecution targeting activists and the failure of legal systems to address corruption.
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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 systems and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, February 27, 2008. He provided detailed analysis of the 1911A1 pistol, Sega rifles (particularly the .308 and .223 variants), and AK-pattern rifles, emphasizing affordability, parts commonality, and field reliability. Koernke covered spare parts availability from Centerfire Systems, magazine options including 40-round European AK magazines, and cross-training advantages of different rifle platforms. He addressed the importance of maintaining weapons indefinitely in the field and discussed instructional value of films like Red Dawn. A caller named Eric from California asked about preparedness DVDs, and Koernke promoted his 'Equipping for the New World Order' series available through Patriot Broadcast Network.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, covering rifle selection (AR-15, AK-74, .308 battle rifles), ammunition storage, magazine capacity recommendations, and tactical deployment strategies. He addressed caller questions about weapon systems, maintenance, optics, and the role of .22 rifles in defensive scenarios. Koernke emphasized long-range engagement tactics, resource management in conflict, and the importance of medical support and hygiene during societal breakdown. He also promoted Ron Paul's 2008 presidential campaign and discussed federal overreach, including references to a Veterans Disarmament Act and concerns about foreign troops on U.S. soil.
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Mark Koernke discussed NRA director Joaquin Jackson's public statements advocating for limiting magazine capacities to five rounds and restricting semi-automatic rifles to military and police use, providing video links for listeners to verify Jackson's words directly. He emphasized the importance of food storage, preparedness, and resource management, offering practical solutions for storing supplies in large barrels and containers while keeping rodents and weevils out. Koernke also addressed political threats to American liberties, criticized mainstream media manipulation and CNN's editorial control, promoted alternative media and satellite dish technology for accessing unfiltered news, and encouraged listeners to support Gun Owners of America as a true pro-Second Amendment organization.
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Mark Koernke discussed AR-15 and AR-180 rifle specifications, design history, and maintenance considerations on Weapons Wednesday, May 6, 2009. He covered militia organizational structure and divisional-strength formations being developed in Iowa, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky to improve command and communications. The show featured product advertisements for ammunition magazines from COAPS Distributing, firearm building kits from K.D. Ordnance, precious metals from El Dorado Discount Gold, and freeze-dried food storage from The Freeze Dry Guy.