Durability, Fragility, and Anti-Fragility

In these uncertain times (for you future readers, this is in the middle of the COVID-19 chaos), we really get a good look at how fragile our society really is. It reminds me of an article on Art of Manliness from a while back. It introduced me to the term anti-fragility, and the difference between … Continue reading Durability, Fragility, and Anti-Fragility →

How to Survive Quarantine

If you're anything like me, you get more done when you've got more to do. I don't know why, but when I'm not completely against the wall with responsibilities my mind decides that it can put everything off. Unfortunately, that also includes this blog (hence the later than normal publishing). Not only does more to … Continue reading How to Survive Quarantine →

Corona Virus, Prepping, and Predators.

Loose Lips Sink Ships...

Sunshine’s Goals for 2020 // UPDATE 1

First update to my to-do list

STEELMAGEDDON 2020: Match Review

Every February (for the last three years anyways) there is an all knock down steel match in South Florida formerly known as “The Mark 7 Reloading Steel Match”, and this year named the “Extreme GM Falling Steel Match” but it is better known by its nom de guerre: STEELMAGEDDON…. THE HISTORY In 2018, this match … Continue reading STEELMAGEDDON 2020: Match Review →

The Ranger Carbine Concept: A Review

Today I'm going to be talking about a rifle concept that is pretty new to me, the Ranger Carbine. This was floated to me and the other members of the Marksman's Quarter earlier this week, and we had a little chat about it. it took me a few days to get through the source material … Continue reading The Ranger Carbine Concept: A Review →

EDC Update (Early 2020) // Line 1 Gear

I carry these things every day, here's my thoughts about them.

My First USPSA Match in 2020

First match in almost a year. You can imagine how that went.

Peace Is The Exception

May this anomaly never end in my descendants' lifetimes. This concept is one that I've had a hard time articulating to people. We are violent creatures, and we live in a violent world. The animals that inhabit this world with us are inherently violent. Even your pet, sleeping on the couch next to you, is … Continue reading Peace Is The Exception →

Gun & Food Pairings I

What gun you carry says a lot about you as a person, as does your favorite food. Not only whether you're adventurous or timid, you like things bold or subdued, but also whether you consider anything beyond the pure utilitarian aspects of something, or if you just follow the crowd. Red Dot Pistol / Avocado … Continue reading Gun & Food Pairings I →