Home Photography Studio by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 20, 2010 — There are many things which separate a professional photographer from an amateur photographer. When it comes to photographing people, perhaps nothing stands more in the way of the transition to advanced photography than a studio. When it comes to studios, it can be easy to get lost in the myriad of features and equipment that can be included. However, at its most basic level, a studio is about just one thing: light. A studio allows the photographer to control the lighting of the subject which allows the photographer to get the best possible shot. Everything else, from props, to backdrops, is extra, something that a photographer might like to have, but not something that will stand in the way of a great photograph. Controlling light comes down to just two things: blocking out unwanted light and adding in desired lighting. The first step in creating your home based studio is to evaluate potential sources of light. Assuming a standard room, this will be the windows, and potentially the door. However, this may also include a skylight, or other light feature.

Depending upon the source and quality of the light, there may be occasions when using the light is warranted. This is particularly true in the case of a window that receives indirect sunlight. Many photography resources mention a north facing window for this purpose, but here in the northern hemisphere, most windows spend at least part of the day receiving indirect sunlight (western windows in the morning for example). However, we want using that light to be a choice, not a requirement, so it is necessary to have a way to block out the light coming from the windows and doors.

If possible, consider installing light blocking shades to eliminate undesirable light sources. Closing the door should be sufficient for most doorways. Keep in mind that there is no need to make the room pitch black. As long as no significantly bright light is cascading in, the man made lights installed in the studio should overwhelm any diffuse light entering the room. Once we have eliminated all the unwanted light, it is time to setup our studio to provide all the light we do want for our home-based photography studio. When it comes to choosing what type of lights to use in a photography studio, there are hundreds of opinions. For the home based studio, any of the various types of lights will work as long as you make the proper adjustments to your photograph techniques and settings. However, keep in mind that a small room will get hot very quickly with hot lights. Also, high powered strobe lights have a tendency to trip circuit breakers which get confused by the sudden surge of power. If youll be using such lights, it will be necessary to provide some sort of power conditioning to avoid this problem.

The more lights available, the more options a photographer has. But, within the limitations of a home studio it is important to realize that great shots can be taken with just a few lights.

Cat Conundrum WROL Off Grid Homestead by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — May 26, 2010 — The long drawn out saga continues. I have been trying to diagnose the reason this cat is not working for over a year. I have rebuilt the transmission, final drives, engine, and still something is not working. Today however I think we may have found the problem. Stay tuned to find out.

870 Defensive Shotgun Modification by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 21, 2010 — The misconceptions surrounding the defensive shotgun could easily fertilize California's Imperial Valley for months, if not years. Such statements as "Use a shotgun--you can't miss" or "My 12 gauge will cover that wall" are plain BS. The stuff Hollywood puts out is even more misleading. For the record, you can easily miss with a shotgun, and the pattern covers only very small walls at short yardage. Cinematic scatterguns may lift grown men completely off their feet or stop large cars in their tracks, but real ones don't do anything of the kind. Nevertheless, the shotgun remains an excellent choice of armament for use in home, camp or ranch defense--just about anywhere concealment is not an issue.

Shotguns have a long history in combat roles. They have proven effectiveness in that they launch multiple projectiles. When the sportsman swings his long-barreled Browning Auto-5 at the leader in a wedge of high-flying Canadas, he is using the multiple-projectile concept to increase the probability of a hit. But when he triggers the same firearm at an armed intruder in his home, he is trying for terminal effectiveness--a centered hit on the intruder where all of the pellets strike vital areas.

The point is simple--proper selection of a fighting shotgun and effective ammunition, combined with training, give the defensive shooter one of the most devastating firearms possible. In this article we'll spend a little time on ammo but mostly look into choosing an appropriate shotgun for home defense. How about some yardsticks for choosing a gauge? I believe there is at least some use for anything from a 10 gauge to a 20 gauge. That means 10, 12, 16 and 20 gauge, all of which have some form of buckshot load available. The best choice, by a wide margin, is the 12, which has dozens of different buckshot choices. The 10 gauge is usually large, heavy and inclined to recoil so hard as to be intimidating. Going down the scale, 16s and 20s are OK, but gun and ammunition choices are limited. That leaves the 12, where, again, the ammo choice is very wide.

Also, for about the last 10 years, the American ammunition industry has responded to a law enforcement request for shotgun loads with less recoil. At the same time, it has made most of these 12-gauge loads in such a way that they also shoot much tighter patterns.

Let's consider pellet size. Regular shot runs from No. 12 all the way up to 000 buckshot. The odds-on favorite for combat (read: anti-personnel) use is 00 buck. Double-ought pellets are approximately .33 caliber and weigh around 52 to 54 grains apiece. You can get as many as 12 of them in a 2 3/4-inch "short magnum" shell, but standard and low-recoil loads use either eight or nine pellets. This is probably the best all-around choice. However, there is a low-recoil load from Federal that uses eight 000 pellets that I feel is the best possible compromise. But to be frank, this is an area where there's a lot of leeway. At "inside the house" ranges, 10 to 12 yards is a long shot, and shot size isn't critical. Even No. 8 birdshot will pattern into a six- to eight-inch circle at these distances. And it'll do plenty of damage, too.

What kind of barrel do you want on your fighting scattergun? First of all, you want as short a tube as possible. This is not because a short-barreled shotgun has any ballistic advantage but rather because it handles better in confined spaces like hallways. The legal minimum is 18 inches (as long as that length does not result in a gun with an overall length less than 26 inches). Many shotguns are currently made and sold with 18-inch barrels, so they aren't hard to find. You can have a shorter barrel if you live in a state that permits it, can qualify for the transfer and are willing to pay the $200 Federal Tax Stamp. I am sort of a shotgun nut, so I have a 14-inch 870 Remington, and I guarantee you that it handles much better than an almost identical gun with an 18-inch barrel.

870 Defensive Shotgun Live Fire by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 21, 2010 — The misconceptions surrounding the defensive shotgun could easily fertilize California's Imperial Valley for months, if not years. Such statements as "Use a shotgun--you can't miss" or "My 12 gauge will cover that wall" are plain BS. The stuff Hollywood puts out is even more misleading. For the record, you can easily miss with a shotgun, and the pattern covers only very small walls at short yardage. Cinematic scatterguns may lift grown men completely off their feet or stop large cars in their tracks, but real ones don't do anything of the kind. Nevertheless, the shotgun remains an excellent choice of armament for use in home, camp or ranch defense--just about anywhere concealment is not an issue.

Shotguns have a long history in combat roles. They have proven effectiveness in that they launch multiple projectiles. When the sportsman swings his long-barreled Browning Auto-5 at the leader in a wedge of high-flying Canadas, he is using the multiple-projectile concept to increase the probability of a hit. But when he triggers the same firearm at an armed intruder in his home, he is trying for terminal effectiveness--a centered hit on the intruder where all of the pellets strike vital areas.

The point is simple--proper selection of a fighting shotgun and effective ammunition, combined with training, give the defensive shooter one of the most devastating firearms possible. In this article we'll spend a little time on ammo but mostly look into choosing an appropriate shotgun for home defense. How about some yardsticks for choosing a gauge? I believe there is at least some use for anything from a 10 gauge to a 20 gauge. That means 10, 12, 16 and 20 gauge, all of which have some form of buckshot load available. The best choice, by a wide margin, is the 12, which has dozens of different buckshot choices. The 10 gauge is usually large, heavy and inclined to recoil so hard as to be intimidating. Going down the scale, 16s and 20s are OK, but gun and ammunition choices are limited. That leaves the 12, where, again, the ammo choice is very wide.

Also, for about the last 10 years, the American ammunition industry has responded to a law enforcement request for shotgun loads with less recoil. At the same time, it has made most of these 12-gauge loads in such a way that they also shoot much tighter patterns.

Let's consider pellet size. Regular shot runs from No. 12 all the way up to 000 buckshot. The odds-on favorite for combat (read: anti-personnel) use is 00 buck. Double-ought pellets are approximately .33 caliber and weigh around 52 to 54 grains apiece. You can get as many as 12 of them in a 2 3/4-inch "short magnum" shell, but standard and low-recoil loads use either eight or nine pellets. This is probably the best all-around choice. However, there is a low-recoil load from Federal that uses eight 000 pellets that I feel is the best possible compromise. But to be frank, this is an area where there's a lot of leeway. At "inside the house" ranges, 10 to 12 yards is a long shot, and shot size isn't critical. Even No. 8 birdshot will pattern into a six- to eight-inch circle at these distances. And it'll do plenty of damage, too.

What kind of barrel do you want on your fighting scattergun? First of all, you want as short a tube as possible. This is not because a short-barreled shotgun has any ballistic advantage but rather because it handles better in confined spaces like hallways. The legal minimum is 18 inches (as long as that length does not result in a gun with an overall length less than 26 inches). Many shotguns are currently made and sold with 18-inch barrels, so they aren't hard to find. You can have a shorter barrel if you live in a state that permits it, can qualify for the transfer and are willing to pay the $200 Federal Tax Stamp. I am sort of a shotgun nut, so I have a 14-inch 870 Remington, and I guarantee you that it handles much better than an almost identical gun with an 18-inch barrel.

WROL Emergency Generator Backup by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 22, 2010 — A temporary, portable generator does not require a transfer switch, but should NEVER be directly connected into your homes electrical system. There is a tendency to want to just plug the generator into a handy outlet to power your house WRONG! A portable generator is used where the device requiring electricity is plugged directly into the generators power outlets using an extension cord. This should be a heavy-duty extension cord, definitely NOT a small, cheap, two-wire lamp cord. I mentioned the use of the extension cord, because the generator must be located outside the house to operate. Remember, generators emit deadly carbon monoxide and must be situated outside the house where there is adequate ventilation.

In selecting a generator there are several issues to consider. One is power output, rated in watts or kilowatts (kw, meaning a thousand watts). Another is the fuel to power the generator, normally gasoline, diesel, propane, or natural gas. Another factor is the time the unit will run from one tank of fuel. And whether the unit is powered started from a battery, or uses a pull-cord to be manually started. Similarly a transfer switch can be automatic or manually switched.

Generators are available in power output ranges, from a small 800-watt unit with handles, to huge units to power a hospital during a power outage (1500 kilowatt or more). An 800-watt unit would be capable of powering eight 100-watt light bulbs, or equivalent, at one time. A popular size generator that is readily available from Sams, Sears, Home Depot, and such, is a unit built in a metal frame with power output of 4500 to 5000 watts (4.5 to 5 kw). This is what we have installed, and it is capable of powering the critical appliances in our house. We cant run the air conditioner, heater, or electric stovethey draw too much power for our 5 kw gasoline generator. We can power most of our lights, refrigerator and freezer, microwave oven, and it will operate our 240-volt water well pump. When we are using it, we try to keep power consumption to a minimum by not turning on lights and appliances when they are not needed. To exceed the 5000 watts rating would pop the generators circuit breaker at best, or possibly damage the generator.

Determining how big a generator you need can be done by adding up the wattages required by every device you want turned on at one time. This can be a little tricky, in that some appliances and devices cycle on and off, as needed; as an example, a well pump or refrigerator motor. And there are many devices in a normal home that tend to get overlooked: like clocks, devices that use plug-in transformers and power supplies, and devices like modern TVs with remotes that use a small amount of power, even when they are supposedly off. To determine how much power (wattage) a device uses, check the appliances labels or the owners manual.

Generators that operate from gasoline are the least expensive, but are louder, and wear out faster than diesel, propane, or natural gas generators. However, the diesel, propane, and natural gas generators are a lot more expensive than gasoline driven generators.

Our 5 kw gasoline generator will run about 5 hours from a full tank of gas. When you suspect the gas is about to run out, go ahead and power everything in the house off, shut off the generator and let it cool down before refilling the tank with gas. Gasoline spilt on a hot generator engine could start a fire and/or explodenot a good situation!

When you get a generator, read the owners manual carefully in regard to operating and maintaining the generator. The owners manual will probably suggest you drain the gas tank when not using the generator for long periods of time; and/or to shut off the gas line valve and run it until it stops, to empty the gas from inside the engine. Note: you can leave gas in the tank if you use a gasoline stabilizer (like PRI-G) to make sure the gas doesnt gum up inside the generators gas tank.

One other suggestion, when running a generator unattended outside, you might want to get a heavy chain and lock and secure it where it cant easily be stolen. Generator theft was popular during the long power outage in Montreal, Canada a few years ago.

Theres probably more that could be said, but this should give you some idea what is involved in selecting, purchasing, installing, and using an emergency backup generator

Compensated Glock 19 & The Internet Elitist

wranglerbarn — January 22, 2010 — GLOCK compensator pistols are
equipped with an integrated
compensator, rendering the weapon
even more controllable during rapid fire
and allowing an improved hit pattern.
The compensator consists of two longitudinal
openings in the barrel and slide of the pistol
arranged in "V-position". This minimizes front
sight blackening through powder gases.

Minimum front sight
blackening through
special "V" design.

Compensator
slits at the top
of the slide

Sig Sauer P226 Blackwater Combat Tactics .22 Conversion by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 24, 2010 — Save on ammunition costs, hone your shooting skills, and just have fun the .22LR Rimfire Conversion Kit, vailable for SIG SAUER P220, P226 & P228/P229 models features a hard coat anodized slide machined from solid aluminum billet. A complete replacement assembly, the Rimfire Conversion Kit installs as easily as field stripping the pistol. Simply remove the standard slide assembly, slide on the Rimfire Conversion Kit, add the included .22LR magazine, and youre ready. The Rimfire Conversion Kit features adjustable target sights and comes complete in a hard carry case. 22 RIMFIRE CONVERSION KIT INCLUDES
• HARD COAT ANODIZED ALUMINUM SLIDE
• ADJUSTABLE TARGET SIGHTS
• RECOIL SPRING/GUIDE
• BARREL
• .22 LR MAGAZINE (HOLDS 10 ROUNDS MAX)

Specifications
P Series Pistols - .22LR

Specifications P220 P226 P229
Length, overall 7.7" 7.7" 7.7"
Length, overall
(Beavertail) 8.2" 8.2" 8.2"
Height, overall 5.5" 5.5" 5.4"
Width, overall 1.5" 1.5" 1.5"
Barrel length 4.5" 4.5" 4.5"
Rifling twist 1 in 16" 1 in 16" 1 in 16"
Sight radius 6.3" 6.3" 6.3"
Weight w/ magazine 23.7 oz 27.3 oz 25.3 oz
Magazine capacity 10 Rds 10 Rds 10 Rds

.22LR Conversion Kit Weight
Slide assembly complete w/barrel, recoil spring & guide: 10.8 oz
Magazine, 10 round, empty: 1.3 oz The SIG SAUER® P226® Blackwater Tactical is a full-sized 9mm featuring a stainless steel slide with rugged, wear-resistant Nitron® finish, front cocking serrations and SIGLITE® rear night sight, a TRUGLO® Tritium Fiber Optic front sight and features the Short Reset Trigger or SRT. SIG engineers designed the SRT to provide you the same great safety and smooth action of the SIG DA/SA with a comfortable reset that is 60% shorter for faster trigger return and surgical control during high speed shooting. The beavertail frame is black hard anodized light weight alloy with integral Picatinny rail and is accented with the famous Blackwater logo on the top of the slide and Blackwater Custom Magwell grips. The pistol comes with four (4) 20 round magazines so its ready to see action. The SIG SAUER P226 Blackwater tactical pistol is backed by SIG SAUER with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. wranglerbarn nutnfancy

Magpul MS2 Multi Mission Sling System by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 24, 2010 — Driven by the operational experience of Magpul DynamicsSM instructors, the MS2 Multi-Mission Sling System was designed to give a versatile weapon-retention solution for a multitude of tactical environments and missions. As a standalone The ASAP Ambidextrous Sling Attachment Point allows a range of motion greater than 180 degrees, enabling true ambidextrous weapon manipulation for both left and right handed shooters. The ASAP replaces the standard AR15/M4 carbine stock receiver end plate, providing a tactical advantage by The PMAG (Polymer MAGazine) is a lightweight 5.56x45 NATO, M-16 compatible magazine. It features an advanced impact resistant polymer construction, a pop-off Impact Cover for storage, and an easy to dissasemble design with a flared floorplate for positive magazine extraction from pouches. PMAG Magpul Original Equipment (MOE) is a line of firearm accessories designed to provide a high-quality, economical alternative to standard weapon parts. The MOE line distinguishes itself with a simplified feature set, but maintains Magpul engineering and material quality. The Magpul MOE Hand Guard for AR15/M16 rifles with carbine-length gas systems combines the light weight of a standard hand guard with modular flexibility. Slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions allow for optional mounting of Picatinny rail sections for tactical lights and other The MBUS (Magpul Back-Up Sight) is a low-cost, color injection molded, folding back-up sight.
The dual aperture MBUS Rear Sight is adjustable for windage and fits all mil-spec 1913 Picatinny rail equipped weapons, but is specifically tailored to the AR15/M16/M4 platform. The patent-pending MIAD (MIssion ADaptable) Grip is a drop-in replacement for the standard AR15/M16/M4 pistol grip, designed to improve weapon ergonomics. Interchangeable front and rear straps, as well as a range of storage core options allow the end user to adjust the grip for hand size as well as dynamic mission requirements. All mounting hardware is included. When installed on the base of a rifle magazine, the Magpul provides unsurpassed speed and controllability during high stress, tactical magazine changes.

Durable thermoplastic loop with recessed rough gripping surface. Quick and easy installation and removal. Patented design based upon the tried and true para-cord loops and duct-tape tabs currently in use with special warfare units worldwide. The Magpul Ranger Plate is a floorplate replacement for current issue aluminum USGI 30-round magazines that incorporates an integral loop, floorplate lock, and mag identifier. When installed on the base of a magazine, the Ranger Plate provides unsurpassed speed and controllability during high stress, tactical magazine changes. Developed from the operational experience of the Magpul DynamicsSM team, the B.A.D. Lever (Battery Assist Device) is designed to considerably improve the speed and efficiency of the AR15/M16 bolt catch. The B.A.D. Lever quickly addresses reloading and malfunction clearance shortcomings of AR15/M16 platforms by extending a paddle to the right side of the weapon, allowing manipulation of the bolt stop from the fire control/ready position with the right-hand trigger finger.

Made from milspec-anodized aluminum, the B.A.D. Lever attaches to the standard AR15/M16 bolt release without permanent modification to the weapon. Functional for both left and right-handed shooters, the B.A.D. Lever also allows traditional bolt catch manipulation according to the AR15/M16 manual of arms. All mounting hardware included. wranglerbarn nutnfancy miad grip kit

Tactical Tailor Mini Mav Modular Assault Vest by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 24, 2010 — * Chest harness system that securely holds six M4/M16 magazines in an open-pouch configuration using elastic pull tab retainers * S.T.R.I.K.E./MOLLE webbing across the expanse of this rig allows the Operator to configure it for mission needs with any S.T.R.I.K.E. pouches required * Made of 1000 denier nylon for maximum durability * Fully adjustable 2" shoulder straps, adjustable waist strap * Four M16/M4 magazine pouches, two adjustable pistol magazine pouches * Hook & loop lid closures, drainage grommets in bottom of each pouch * Chest Pouches hold M16/M4 or AK-47 mags # Rugged 1000 denier nylon construction
# Each of the four ammo pouches holds 2 AK-47, 3 M-16 or 2 M-14 magazines
# Also holds non-lethal munitions
# Pouches have dividers to prevent magazine clatter and enhance noise discipline
# Two end utility pouches can hold radios, rations, compasses, etc.
# Inside back has a large utility or map pouch with securing flap
# Adjustable cross straps are padded with .25" closed cell foam for comfort
# Adjustable quick release waist strap
# Belt loops secure vest to any web belt * Two 100 rd 240 pouches (also fits 200rd SAW box) * Two 200 rd 7.62 pouches (also fits 200rd SAW box) * Two pop flare pouches * Two 1qt canteen pouches * One enhanced butt pack * Elastic retention strap for fins or slung rifle * Strobe/compass pouch * Gunners tool pouch (knife, multi-tool, etc.) * Flashlight pouch The TTRAC features modular webbing on most of its surface which provides the user with nearly unlimited options for placement of MOLLE/PALS style equipment to meet almost any mission requirement and is fully adjustable to fit most wearers. Also features a reinforced drag handle. Available in Coyote Brown, ACU, Ranger Green, Black and Multicam. Tactical Tailor is proud to introduce the Tactical Tailor Releasable Armor Carrier (TTRAC). Manufactured from 1000 denier Cordura Nylon, the TTRAC will accommodate SAPI plates up to size XL (11"x14") as well as spall armor. The adjustable cummerbund has separate integrated pockets designed for military issue side SAPI plates (6"x7"). A center pull release system allows the wearer to easily release the vest using either hand and we have engineered it to be almost as easy to reassemble as it is to release If you need a chest rig tailored to your mission, then our Modular Assault Vest is the solution. The 1 Piece MAV opens in the back and goes on over your head and features modular webbing running the entire length of the vest body for maximum pouch placement options. Also features a front map pocket and 1.5" adjustable straps secured by Fastex buckles. The 1-Piece MAV can be combined with the MAV Bib for more attachment options. Constructed of 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon and Mil-Spec webbing. Available in Coyote Brown, OD, Black, Multicam, ACU and Ranger Green. If you are looking for a dedicated chest rig for your AK series rifle, then look no further than the Tactical Tailor AK Chest Rig. Our AK Chest Rig combines the simplicity of traditional AK rigs with the durability and reliability that Tactical Tailor is known for. This chest rig features 4 single mag pouches that hold one 30 round AK magazine each and two single universal pistol magazines on either side as well as fully adjustable shoulder an back straps. All pouches close with high quality hook and loop fastener. Constructed from 1000 denier Cordura nylon and mil-spec webbing. The chest rig will also work with most 3o round 5.56 magazines, including Magpul Pmags. Available in Coyote Brown and Multicam. The Esstac Bush Boar holds up to 6 M4 magazines internally, with or without Magpuls. These integral mag pockets have open bottoms so sand, dirt or water drains immediately. Great for operations ranging from amphibious to mounted and urban. Detachable bib also available, and plate carrier is in the works! 16 PALS channels to mount your other pouches. Side-release buckles at all strap attachment points for easy on/off. If a different capacity chest rig is needed, the Boar has 2 more M4 pouches, and a total of 20 PALS channels, while the Trim Bush has 4 M4 pouches.

One of the most innovative features of the Boar system is that the integral mag pouches can be removed and swapped out for a different configuration or weapon system. This makes the Boar the only chest rig that is truly a system and more versatile than any other rig on the market.

Got multiple weapons? Here`s a sample of how the Boar can adapt to your needs. Take the Bush Boar in the 5.56 configuration, which will hold 6 mags. Then add the 7.62 back panel and AK flaps. The back panels can be swapped out quickly and this would give you complete coverage for 3 weapons systems. Since the front remains intact, you don`t have to move utility pouches from one rig to another, or buy multiple complete rig setups!

Wranglerbarn WROL Off Grid Homestead

wranglerbarn — January 29, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family.

Preparing For The 2nd "Great Depression" by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — January 31, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family.

Wranglerbarn Bushmaster AR-15 Up and Running

wranglerbarn — February 03, 2010 — ruger sr-556 mini-14 ac556 ar-15 lwrc lmt daniel defense bushmaster rock river arms 5.56mm .223 tactical carbine smith wesson mp15 armalite stag dpms cmmg phantom magpul pof noveske m4 m-16a2 dust failure usmc us army air force weapon ak-47 polytech norinco Bulgarian Rumanian arsenal Hungarian Chinese mak-90 krebs robinson xcr nutnfancy cpg wrol mod 262

CMMG 22LR AR-15 22LR Conversion vs Throwing Rocks Black Dog Machine

wranglerbarn — February 03, 2010 — ruger sr-556 mini-14 ac556 ar-15 lwrc lmt daniel defense bushmaster rock river arms 5.56mm .223 tactical carbine smith wesson mp15 armalite stag dpms cmmg phantom magpul pof noveske m4 m-16a2 dust failure usmc us army air force weapon ak-47 polytech norinco Bulgarian Rumanian arsenal Hungarian Chinese mak-90 krebs robinson xcr nutnfancy cpg wrol mod 262

The Unbelievable Saw by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — February 05, 2010 — The Unbelievable Saw is a hand-held, flexible, lightweight saw that cuts limbs faster than you'd believe possible, even in the tightest spots... which is why we call it the "Unbelievable" saw.

Now you can easily cut through a 3 inch tree limb in less than 15 seconds with the Unbelievable Saw®. Cut through the toughest limbs and the thickest brush, under fences, around roots, along fence rows and even over high limbs. The Unbelievable Saw® is a must have addition to any collection of gardeners supply tools. The Unbelievable Saw® is ideal for homeowners, gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts — anyone who needs a safe, dependable saw that's compact and portable. Eliminate the need for a chainsaw or lumbering mechanical tree trimmer. Expensive tree trimmer supplies like electric hedge trimmers and power hand saws are no longer necessary with one of our all terrain tree trimmers. The Unbelievable Saw® will be able to replace many other existing tree trimming supplies, taking the place of your pruning saw and bush trimmer, with its multiple easy to use functions * Saw has 92 bi-directional cutting teeth. The saw blade is 21 inches (54 cm) long. The total length of the saw (including handles) is 37 inches (94 cm) * Saw will easily cut through an 8 inch (20cm) limb * Extremely fast and easy to use; doesn't require great strength * Unusually lightweight, just 5 ounces * Great for cutting high limbs. Simply add your own ropes to both handles and throw over a high limb to cut easily from the ground. Be careful not to stand under the limb as it falls. * Cuts two by four lumber in tight quarters * Also cuts PVC pipe (great for tight areas, such as inside walls between studs or in the bottom of a ditch) * The unique design of the Unbelievable Saw® makes it much less likely to bind while cutting * Saw has bi-directional cutting teeth so it cuts in both directions; can be used by one or two people at a time * Made of high strength, heat treated steel, coated for rust resistance * Stays sharp almost indefinitely; if it ever needs sharpening, a normal flat file does the job * Pocket sized saw comes in handy zip-lock plastic pouch; easy to store, doesn't require much room

Questions? Prefer to order by phone? Call weekdays between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (EST) using:
Toll-free (877) 388-9474 or (586) 443-5450


The UNBELIEVABLE SAW® is warranted by the manufacturer against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase.

Wranglerbarn Needs Your Help

wranglerbarn — February 16, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family. I was inspired to start making videos my nutnfancy. Many thanks to TNP for support and inspiration

Tired of Dull Knives? Smiths Knife Sharpener by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — February 16, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family.

Smith's Knife Sharpener: Smith's Knife Sharpeners Since 1886

The Smith's Knife Sharpeners include the Tri-Hone Sharpening System, the JIFF "V" Sharp Knife and Scissors Sharpener, 3 in 1 Knife Sharpener and 2 Step Pocket Sharpener.

The Tri-Hone Smith's knife sharpener is a three stone sharpening system that features a Medium Arkansas Stone, a Fine Arkansas Stone, and a Coarse Synthetic Stone mounted on a molded plastic triangle with handles on the end for easy stone rotation.

The JIFF "V" Sharp Smith's knife sharpener is a combination knife and scissors sharpener with a "V" shaped cutting head made of two crossed carbide blades for knife sharpening, as well as a specially designed "floating" round sharpening rod for scissors sharpening.
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Glock 19 Combat Talon Grip Upgrade by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — February 17, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family. I was inspired to start making videos my nutnfancy. Many thanks to NUTNFANCY & TNP for support and inspiration Talon Grips manufacture unique one-piece custom decal style adhesive grips for the Glock pistol. We invite you to browse through our secure store and shop with confidence. You can create an account if you like, or shop as a guest; either way we ensure that your information will be kept safe. 1. Talon Grips for Large Standard Size Glocks .45ACP and 10mm
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Crimson Trace Laser Review Glock 19 by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — February 18, 2010 — .Good for you, bad for your target
The sole purpose of our grip-based laser aiming devices is to help you shoot with even greater speed and accuracy. Particularly when it's a matter of personal defense. Crimson Trace Lasergrips fuse the art of your shot with the science behind lasers, providing you with an immediate and decisive advantage that means bad news for your target.
Why Laser Sights?
Lasergrips Are An Immediate Decisive Advantage

Maybe its a conversation with a shooting buddy, or with your better half, or maybe with yourself. The topic used to center on whether laser sights such as Crimson Trace Lasergrips have a legitimate place in the world of guns and personal defense. (Which, of course, they do.) So today the specific question is more along the lines of: How much more effective will a laser make me?


The answer is short-and-sweet: Lasergrips provide you with instant and overwhelming advantages you wouldnt otherwise have. Laser sights simply help you shoot better, with greater speed and accuracy, which translates into increased confidence—even in tense and threatening scenarios, when hours and hours of vigilant training can disappear in a haze of panic and confusion.

Its no secret that among those who might consider owning Lasergrips, all levels of skill and confidence are represented. But whats less understood is that to a person, everyone can become an even better shot with the advanced technology and solid engineering of our ever-expanding array of laser sight products.

Owning a handgun is the first step toward personal defense. But the essence of personal defense is to achieve accuracy amid gunfire, under duress, and with no assistance in sight. All of which begs the question, just how effective are you with a gun in your hand? We ask the question with all due respect, and we recognize that there is probably no higher praise for a handgun owner than to be described as effective in a gunfight. That's what we want for you.

The good news is, everyday guys stop dangerous crimes all of the time. Thanks in no small part to the advent of laser aiming devices such as Crimson Trace Lasergrips, the top-selling and best-known brand. The beauty of Lasergrips is that it's the shortest path to fast, accurate shooting when the heat is on and things look dire.

Never mind trying to line up those iron sights while also confronting a threat. Forget about all those techniques and tactics you practiced at the range, because everything you learned turns to mush between your ears. Instead, focus your attention and your laser on the target, and know that your round will follow the laser beam precisely.

It's important to know what's working against you in such a conflictbesides the bad guy. First off, there are numerous physical and psychological changes. Your heart pounds as adrenalin surges. You experience target fixation. Your near vision deteriorates. Your field of view narrows. You don't hear everything. Time slows down. You have a "spray & pray" reaction. You have a sympathetic nervous system reaction. And most frightening of all, your fine motor skills go away because your body is preparing for a major physical exertion to either fight or run. The best way to compensate for these changes is to rely on Lasergrips.

Research confirms that most armed intruders attack for two reasons:

Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — April 02, 2010 — Small Forest Axe
Same size as the Hunter's Axe but a more traditional pattern and poll. The blade is thin. The handle is long enough to allow powerful chopping but not too long so it will fit into a rucksack, the back of a car or a boat. Practical for splitting small sticks for the fire or cutting small-diameter limbwood for starter fuel in a fireplace.

The axe has a 3 1/4" face and a 19" hickory handle and the head weighs 1 1/2 lb.
It comes with a grain-leather sheath.

Part 1 WROL Emergency Shelter by Wranglerbarn

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Part 2 WROL Emergency Shelter by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — April 04, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family. I was inspired to start making videos my nutnfancy. Many thanks to TNP for support and inspiration

$50 Composting Toilet by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — April 05, 2010 — Here is a do it yourself home built composting toilet you can build to use indoors or out in an outhouse. No need to spend thousands on a name brand unit. Wranglerbarn will show you how.

Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, faith, and the love of family. I was inspired to start making videos my nutnfancy. Many thanks to TNP for support and inspiration

How To Sharpen An Axe by Wranglebarn

 
wranglerbarn — April 05, 2010 — how to sharpen your axe

Spyderco Bushcraft Knife Review

wranglerbarn — April 08, 2010 — Spyderco Bushcraft Knife Review by Wranglebarn

Spyderco Bushcraft by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — April 08, 2010 — How to make a proper tent page with a spyderco bushcraft knife by Wranglerbarn

Knife Sharpening with Japanese Water Stones by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — April 09, 2010 — If you want a perfect edge on your bushcraft knife Japanese water stones are the perfect solution. I recommend starting with an 800 next a 1200 then finish up with a 6000 Grit stone

Off Grid Homestead Clearing The Land by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — April 19, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family.

Off Grid Homestead Tractors & Timber by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — April 29, 2010 — Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family.

Wranglerbarn Archery Fail

wranglerbarn — May 15, 2010 — Jack and I build a bow out of a vine maple

Glock 19 One Handed Gun Fight by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — May 16, 2010 — If you have made the decision to carry concealed be sure to practice real life conditions.

Wranglerbarn Aloksak Durability Trials USNERDOC Contest

wranglerbarn — May 16, 2010 — Jack and I would like to throw our hat into the ring.

Gun Safe by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — May 17, 2010 — All of us gun owners have a personal responsibility to secure our the weapons we store inside our homes. A digital lock box is a perfect solution to home or vehicle storage. Keep you kids safe from unattended firearms. Stay tuned for a video on affordable gun safes from mountain view safe co.

Wranglerbarn My Favorite YouTube Channel

wranglerbarn — May 21, 2010 — David / UNSERDOC has a great channel check him out.

Tactical Glasses by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — May 21, 2010 — Smith sun glasses with changeable lenses are a great choice.

Kershaw Folding Knife Tool by Wranglerbarn

wranglerbarn — May 21, 2010 — I handy little tool to help service your folding knives.

Wranglerbarn First Aid Trauma Kit

wranglerbarn — May 23, 2010 — One of the most important pieces of kit you can have is a well thought out and complete trauma bag. This video will help you to build you own first responder bag that can make the difference between life and death.

SAR: Shooting Drill Fun

Wranglerbarn Aloksak Durability Trials USNERDOC Contest

aloksak bags are the perfect water tight storage solution

A Beginers Guide To Concealed Carry Glock 19

wranglerbarn — May 16, 2010 — This rig has served me well and has come about after a long process of trial and error. The Glock 19 with crimson trace laser, milt sparks versimax 2 holster, ted blocker belt and blackhawk cqc magazine / flashlight carrier is an excellent system for most users.

How To Keep Your Gun Safe

All of us gun owners have a personal responsibility to secure our the weapons we store inside our homes. A digital lock box is a perfect solution to home or vehicle storage. Keep you kids safe from unattended firearms. Stay tuned for a video on affordable gun safes from mountain view safe co.

Can't Never Could

wranglerbarn — May 18, 2010 — Cant is a four letter word. Whatever happened to the pioneer spirit? Where are the rugged individuals that tamed the great western forests?Wranglerbarn and family have purchased a remote wilderness property in the Pacific Northwest. We will be documenting our progress on youtube. Our goal for the last 3 years has been to get out of debt and build a self-sustaining homestead. Massive personal debt is destroying our economy and our lives. The hectic American Dream is robbing us of happiness and peace of mind. Our lives have become far too complicated and hectic. Our homes are filled with noise and distractions. Its time to slow down. Its time to get back to the basics of faith and family. Runaway spending by our government and socialist creep is destroying the United States from within. Our goal is to live off grid. We will use a combination of solar, hydroelectric, and wind power. We will heat with a firewood boiler. I will be uploading how to videos that cover personal home protection, canceled carry options, and general survival techniques, strategies, as well as our WROL or without rule of law homestead. We are not survivalists. We are patriots that wish to focus on building a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. True happiness and contentment comes from God, Faith, and the love of family.

Crimson Trace Laser VS Iron Sights Glock 19

wranglerbarn — May 19, 2010 — I will attempt to determine if accuracy is better when using a crimson trace laser or iron sights. This example is not exactly scientific however you may find it mildly amusing. Both Glock 19 handguns are identical as are the cartridges. Shooter skill marginal at best. Category:

The G-Series laser sights for Glock gets a gee-whiz reaction

Does a Glock  pistol aficionado like the G-Series laser sight by Crimson Trace? The answer would be yes. Because you can easily install the Lasergrips laser sight overmold to the back strap of your Glock, where it’s secured by an extra-length trigger housing pin. Activating the pistol's laser sight is completely intuitive. The command and control of the weapon is considerably enhanced.



Lasergrips for GLOCK Standard Frame
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Magpul MOE Handguard Review

a quick review of the excellent Magpul MOE hand guard for the AR 15 platform. This is an excellent product for the price.The Magpul MOE Hand Guard for AR15/M16 rifles with carbine-length gas systems combines the light weight of a standard hand guard with modular flexibility. Slots at the two, six, and ten o'clock positions allow for optional mounting of Picatinny rail sections for tactical lights and other accessories. Reinforced, heat-resistant polymer construction provides operational durability without the weight and expense of an aluminum rail hand guard. Front extensions and lower lip provides additional operator protection from hot front sight assembly.

NOTE: The MOE Hand Guard – Carbine-Length is a direct replacement for existing M4 carbine type handguards and utilizes the existing front hand guard retaining cap and delta ring.

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MOE® Hand Guard, Carbine-Length – AR15/M16

Blackhawk SERPA Tactical Holster Review

This is one of my favorite blackhawk products the serpa holster. This holster allows you to forget thumb breaks that slow your draw and complicate reholstering. The SERPA lock engages the trigger guard as you holster the pistol and won't let go until you release it. The release is made using your normal drawing motion, with the trigger finger beside the holster body. This product is inexpensive and of excellent quality.

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