Author Archives: Joel

You might recall a week ago, when we learned that InrangeTV, responding to censorious things going on at YouTube, had moved gun videos to Pornhub. Seemed a little weird, but what the hell? It’s a weird world. Weirder than I … Continue reading →

‘Yuge’ March for estimated gun sales Estimated gun sales eclipsed historic highs in March, according to federal data. Applications submitted to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System exceeded 2.7 million last month — the busiest March on record and … Continue reading →

I used to make my meager living as a dealership mechanic, but that was a really long time ago. I don’t even know what cars made in this century use for taillights. This being the age of multiple simultaneous Star … Continue reading →

h/t

I am not a gun nut, having spent too much time in the company of Ian and friends to ever again claim that title. I am kind of a knife nut, though. And even though I’ve carried a knife very … Continue reading →

It’s early yet, and I know the weather is just itching for a chance to break my heart. But what the hell? It’s too warm and still not to pretend that building season is here. Anyway, Big Brother is coming … Continue reading →

You get something like this… When I saw how the string that drops the hammer gets cut, I laughed till I choked.

I got the chicken yard’s top cover in early 2015 to replace the original, an old cargo parachute, which was in streaming rags in far less than two years. (pro-tip: cargo chutes do not withstand constant UV exposure for any … Continue reading →

I’m optimistic that the rules for debating with and about the Parkland kids can get even stupider before the weekend is over, but the bar has been set high. – Allahpundit I’ll just shut up and let Dullhawk have the … Continue reading →

The camo netting I use as top cover for the Lair’s chicken yard is falling apart. Couple of weeks ago a Generous Reader sent me a section of new camo netting. Not enough to replace the whole top cover, but … Continue reading →

Maybe if we say please? Y’think that would get her to go away?

…enabling the children to treat your gun rights like disposable toys. This happened two weeks ago of course, but I just read about it this morning. Baltimore Can’t Afford to Heat Schools, But is Paying $100k to Bus Students to … Continue reading →

“Smart Home” weaponization in 3…2…1…

h/t Along the same lines, and with a nod to Claire’s new book…

Claire and Kit Perez’s new book Basics of Resistance comes out April 19 but the Kindle version can be pre-ordered right now. And as of just a few minutes ago it had the banner above. #1! For $0.99 you can … Continue reading →

…I should get a pass for trying to destroy the career of anyone who says anything even slightly derogatory toward me. ‘Specially if it’s true. David Hogg pushes Laura Ingraham boycott after Fox News host taunts him over college admissions … Continue reading →

Just so you know, I’m going to permanently enter two items on the “Send Joel Stuff” page… That’s a nylon sheath and 5-ply sock for a below-knee amputation, both in regular/medium size, which (for informational purposes only) are available at … Continue reading →

Private to that guy who sent that waterproof ATV suit: I put the whole thing on yesterday, mostly just to see if I could put the pants on over the prosthesis (yes) and the belt gear (no) but I ended … Continue reading →

It’s the whole point, lady.

And of course he’s not planning on doing it himself. That’s what minions are for, being far more expendable.