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JOIN THE MILITIAWe believe civilians have a duty to help defend their nation and essential freedoms by becoming a member of a state run militia like the US National Guard. If no such organization exists or membership is artificially restricted we hope you will join or start a public militia group, militia training group, military re-enactment club, or a gun club which hosts combat style matches like IPSC. Membership is the key factor - it is far better to have a lot of members armed with lawfully owned bolt action rifles than a few people with illegally obtained machine guns. We also recommend you join a national gun owner group like the NRA in order to help protect your right to keep and bear arms.Return to Index |
WHICH GUN?Become familiar with the small arms used by your nation's armed forces (including hand grenades, grenade launchers and rocket lauchers) and, if legal to do so, acquire the same type of rifle and pistol used by its soldiers. That said, we recommend the firearms listed below. Self-loading rifles are best due to their rapidity of fire, which makes them ideal for suppressing fire and recon by fire missions, as well as leading, traversing and bracketing fire. Pump and lever action rifles have poor extraction of modern high pressure rifle rounds. Bolt action rifles are excellent for sniping but too slow to reload for close range combat, so users are advised to obtain a self-loading pistol like the Glock 17.Return to Index |
FIREARMS
Glock 17 [ 9x19mm Parabellum ] PDF info sheet Gaston Glock's Model 17 is the best service pistol due to its unmatched combination of reliability, durability, robustness, simplicity and firepower. Armor piercing bullets are best due to their excellent penetration (low velocity expanding pistol bullets like hollowpoints and softpoints will not defeat soft body armor or most helmets). [manual] 
Kalashnikov AK-47 [ 7.62x39mm Russian ] PDF info sheet Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK-47 is the best service rifle due to its unmatched combination of reliability, durability, robustness, simplicity and firepower. We recommend the GP WASR-10 HI-CAP from Cugir Arsenal (it can be fitted with a folding stock). Armor piercing bullets are best due to their excellent penetration, though the Barnes 123g TSX has good penetration and much better stopping power. [manual] 
Mauser 1898 [ 7.92x57mm IS ] PDF info sheet Paul Mauser's Model 1898 is the best bolt action service rifle due to its unmatched combination of reliability, durability, robustness, simplicity and accuracy. We recommend a reconditioned Kar 98k like the one pictured above (laminated wood stock). Armor piercing bullets are best due to their excellent penetration, though the Barnes 180g MRX has good penetration and much better stopping power. [manual] Return to Index |
ACCESSORIESBushnell Legend UHD 8x26mm Porro Prism Binoculars (190826) [ binoculars ]Small binoculars like this are ideal for general purpose use as they are light and compact enough to be carried without undo discomfort. Sometimes less is more, as bigger binoculars will often not be carried even though they are technically superior. It is waterproof and has the superb water shedding Rainguard HD lens coating. Bushnell. Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC Laser Rangefinder (205100) [ rangefinder ] This 7x26mm laser rangefinder monocular uses a readily available CR123A battery, as does the substantially lighter 6x24mm Legend 1200 ARC (204100), both of which have an eyepiece with an adjustable diopter (+/- 2), a highly desirable feature not found on some other rangefinders. Both models are waterproof and have Rainguard HD coated lenses. Bushnell. Thermal-Eye X50 [ thermal imaging monocular ] This waterproof thermal imager is ideal for finding people in total darkness or when vision is compromised by smoke, bright lights, glare or shadows. It is powered by two AA batteries (ideally lithium) which can last up to five hours, or a DC mains adaptor (it can be connected to a monitor for use as a remote surveillance camera). Thermal-Eye. Bushnell 2x24mm Nightwatch Waterproof (260224W) [ night viewer ] This night vision monocular is waterproof and has an infrared illuminator for use in total darkness. Although much less useful than a thermal imager it is far less expensive than the X50 (which is cheap for a thermal imager but costs about 10 times as much as the Nightwatch). It uses two AA batteries (ideally lithium). Bushnell. Chemical/Bio Incident Escape Mask [ smoke hood ] The C/B Incident Escape Mask weighs about four ounces, comes in a 5"x 4.25"x 0.5" sealed bag and provides users with an excellent field of view that facilitates the use of rifles. This single use device protects users from most airborne hazards (not carbon monoxide) for at least 15 minutes. US Cavalry. CTS 6210 White Smoke [ smoke grenade ] This medium size smoke grenade discharges smoke for 30-40 seconds and is very useful for signaling, diversion and concealment purposes. If military type smoke grenades are unavailable in your area we recommend the McMurdo Pains Wessex Orange Lifesmoke Mk 5 Canister. Combined Tactical Systems. Marom Dolphin Special Forces Combatant Vest (TV7702) [ load carrying vest ] A large military type load carrying vest that will carry all the essential equipment needed for combat operations. Best used in conjunction with soft body armor like the Kevlar vests available from Second Chance. Some may prefer the similar Special Forces Tactical Vest (TV7711), which has a water bladder pouch instead of two water bottle pouches and a larger bottom rear storage pouch. Zahal. Monarch Summit +P+ / SPA + [ soft body armour ] The SPA + carrier provides protection against most pistol and SMG bullets when fitted with the Monarch Summit +P+ soft body armour inserts (ideally with a trauma plate), which may stop a rifle bullet slowed and fragmented by cover. It is light, readily concealable, and comfortable under a load carrying vest like the TV7702 (unlike bulky armor carrier vests with plates designed to stop rifle bullets). Second Chance. Vertex Standard VX-426 [ handheld CB radio ] The 5-watt VX-426 UHF CB Handheld transceiver is water and dust resistant, has a built in voice scrambler, and can use readily available AA batteries (ideally lithium) via the FBA-25A Alkaline Case. We also recommend the MH-37A4B Earpiece/Microphone and ATU-7D Stubby Antenna. Prestige Communications. SureFire EP-3 / EP-4 Sonic Defenders [ hearing protection ] These non-electronic ear plugs substantially reduce noise above 80-dB and allow users to have a conversation, thanks to the Hocks Noise Braker filter. The triple-flanged EP-4 is better suited to larger ear canals than the twin-flanged EP-3. Earmuffs should also be worn when target shooting to maximize hearing protection. SureFire also make a wide range of handheld and weapon mounted lights. SureFire. Return to Index |
BOOKSMost of the following products are available from Paladin Press.The Art of War (125p) by Tsai Chih Chung Illustrated version of Sun Tzu's timeless classic on strategy and tactics. A Soldier's Pocket Book (378p) by John Harris Contains the essential information soldiers need to know. AMP handbooks (35p) by Ian Skennerton & Ray Riling Arms & Militaria Press have handbooks with basic information about the AK-47, M98 and Glock. The Fighting Rifle (184p) by Chuck Taylor The author brings his considerable expertise to bear on the use of the soldier's primary weapon. Total Resistance: Swiss Army Guide to Guerrilla Warfare and Underground Operations (192p) by H. Von Dach Classic work on guerrilla warfare by the renowned Swiss expert. The Ultimate Sniper: An Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers (584p) by John Plaster Updated edition thoroughly details the three key skills of snipers: marksmanship, fieldcraft and tactics. Return to Index |
VIDEOSMost of the following products are available from Paladin Press.Advanced Ultimate Sniper (DVD) by John Plaster Essential information about sniping gleaned from Plaster's book. Kalashnikov Rifle Gunfighting: Too Simple to Be Tactical (DVD) by Gabriel Suarez Essential skills relating to the use of the AK-47 assault rifle (also available as a book). StressFire Series - Part One - Handgun (DVD) by Massad Ayoob Advanced handgun techniques clearly demonstrated (also available as a book). StressFire Series - Part Three - Rifle (DVD) by Massad Ayoob Advanced rifle techniques clearly demonstrated. AGI Technical Manual & Armourer's Course (DVD) by Robert Dunlap AGI have courses with detailed information about the AK-47, M98 and Glock. US Marine Rifle Squad in Attack (DVD) by US Army Training film showing the tactics of Marine rifle squads. Return to Index |
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