I started in the institutional research and trading investment business at Model Roland & Co. on Federal St. in Boston in August 1971. Just up the street from Model were Fidelity Investments, and Wellington Management, both of whom I called on from my very first hours on the job. Over five decades ago, Ned Johnson, aka “Mister Johnson,” ran the show at Fidelity. At Wellington, Jack Bogle, “Mr. Mutual Fund,” had not yet left Wellington to start Vanguard. My focus in the initial going was international research and trading, and remains so today all these decades later. I still consider … [Read more...]
The Armed American Family: Part IV
Originally posted May 6th, 2015. As part of your family’s defense arsenal, does a tactical rifle make sense? The short answer is yes. If you are a pro, you know that a shotgun ranks number one on your list, whether it is semi-auto or pump. Shotguns, however, are the dreaded enemy of the midnight-awakened amateur. Go to the gun range and kick off a few rounds from a shotgun to see what I mean. It’s a shoulder-jolting awakening. A nice tactical rifle is also a tool best left to the pros, but for personal defense, you deserve a shot at defending your family from a late night incursion. Just a … [Read more...]
Boom—Your Life Changes
UPDATE: I originally posted this on January 23, 2015. Since then, Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys with brutal winds and rains, and Houston was nearly drowned by Hurricane Harvey. Puerto Rico has been sent back to the stone age by Hurricane Maria. If you're living in areas prone to natural disaster, and especially isolated spots like islands, this sort of preparation is an absolute must. One second your family home has power. The next second—click—the power is out and could stay out for days, weeks or longer. Sound impossible? Not at all. How do you rate the worldwide radical Muslim … [Read more...]
Henry Repeating Arms
If you're not already familiar with Henry Repeating Arms, it's a company I encourage you to get to know. I'm not being paid by Henry to recommend them. I've come to rely on Henry's rifles over years of ownership. Read some of my past posts on my favorite Henry rifles. Also, to get more info on Henry, signup for their free catalog here. VIDEO: Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 My Grandkids All Own Guns “The Great Object Is that Every Man Be Armed” The Armed American Family Originally posted March 26, 2018. … [Read more...]
Get Your Guns and Your Training—NOW
Originally posted February 4, 2013. Are you aware of New York State’s new gun laws? Big city New Yorkers voted in Governor Cuomo and deserve what they got. Away from NYC and surrounds, many local law enforcement officers have no intention of implementing a shred of Cuomo’s insanity. New Yorkers now have both the opportunity of being taxed to death and shot to death. Shot to death, isn’t that strong wording? Not when you read Governor Cuomo’s new gun laws. Look at the roster of banned/illegal munitions and tell me how you read the tea leaves. I would immediately acquire for every adult … [Read more...]
The Armed American Family: Part II
Originally posted March 23, 2015. The old saying in Switzerland goes, “Switzerland doesn’t have an army, it is an army.” This is because most Swiss males serve in the Swiss army (militia) until 40. All are issued a rifle, which is kept at home. Switzerland is able to completely mobilize its armed forces within 48 hours. The Swiss Arms SG 550/551 is a automatic assault rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO and is the rifle of the Swiss Armed Forces. (Link guns.com) Americans today have the option to buy from Sig Sauer the SIG556xi with all the legendary reliability of the Swiss 550 Series. The … [Read more...]
Meet the New Uberti 12 Shot Cattleman .22 Revolver
Originally posted December 18, 2017. The Cattleman .22 action revolver, reminiscent of the revolver used in the 19th century west, is ideal for cowboys and target shooting. Below is a write-up from Ammoland. Uberti is pleased to introduce a new 1873 Cattleman chambered for .22 LR caliber. Featuring a cylinder that holds 12 rounds of .22 LR, Uberti’s latest development doubles your shooting pleasure with one loading. Given the same fit and feel of a traditional Cattleman, this .22 LR is both practical and economical. Uberti’s Cattleman 12-Shot features a color-case hardened … [Read more...]
Browning Automatic Pistol M1911
Originally posted April 12, 2011. Utah Declares Browning Automatic Pistol M1911 the Official State Firearm! A detailed look into the history of John M. Browning's classic design. Source Browning. The History of the 1911 Pistol The Model 1911 .45 Automatic Pistol is the world’s most respected handgun, and has been designated by many authorities as the finest service pistol design of all time. The Browning 1911 was yet another revolutionary gun by one of the greatest gun designers of all time, John Moses Browning, the founder of today’s Browning Arms Company. This great legacy is now reflected … [Read more...]
Dick Young’s #1 Personal Security Must Have
Originally posted June 27, 2011. Over 1,133,884 guns have already been used in self-defense this year. Americans are not exposed to the harsh reality of the criminal element in the U.S. because the liberal media is not about to highlight the embarrassment. Unfortunately, history (WWII by example) is replete with grizzly outcomes when a citizenry allows a government to confiscate their guns. At one of the most dangerous points in our nation’s history, concerned citizen-based organizations like Oath Keepers are forming to protect the Constitutional rights of all Americans. The U.S. Supreme … [Read more...]
What President Trump Should Say about School Shootings
There's a constant battle in Washington over what to do about school violence, but one solution some Democrats and Republicans have agreed on in the past is putting police in each school (even President Obama obliquely endorsed the idea in 2013). The main benefit of having police stationed at schools is the obvious reduction in response time to any violence there. An officer at the school can immediately confront an aggressor and, if unable to eliminate the threat, focus on containing it while civilians evacuate and backup arrives. Another benefit of a police presence at school is the … [Read more...]