Along with the Type 99, the Japanese Type 38 “Arisaka” rifle served as one of the principal bolt-action battle rifles for the Japanese army during World War II. By the time World War II began, the Type 38 was an older rifle action, but it still had a number of innovative features that kept it in frontline service throughout the conflict. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” I Have This Old Gun segment above to hear the Type 38’s story.  ”When I say Type 38, that means the Japanese didn’t name their guns after a person or whatever it might be.…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: All right, folks, welcome back to the last edition of Refresh for the month of November. I’m Jake Coper and we have a handful of different updates here across the country like Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, and Pennsylvania. So I hope you guys enjoy a little check in and some strategy that might help you over the next seven days. As you know, Roughresh is brought to you by land dot Com, the leading online real estate marketplace to find your perfect rural, recreational, agricultural hunting properties here in the US. I feel like we’re entering a little…

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A McCreary County man nearly falls out of his deer stand after winning a staggering $1.1 million jackpot while deer hunting in Kentucky. The man, who opted to remain anonymous, won the prize by wagering just $30 on the Kentucky Lottery’s Wolf Ridge Jackpots online game, a decision inspired by recent family wins from online lotteries. The unexpected win comes complete with a heart-stopping moment as family calls interrupt his game, adding to the disbelief when he realizes he has hit the jackpot. After confirming his win with his wife, the couple plans to use the $794,500 they will receive…

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A recent shooting competition in Idaho showcases a burgeoning subculture within the American gun community, where queer and transgender individuals come together to celebrate their identities and marksmanship skills. This year’s High Desert Brutality match, featuring about 135 participants, highlights the increasing visibility and acceptance of marginalized groups in the traditionally conservative shooting sports arena. Amid rising fears following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, event organizer Karl Kasarda promotes a message of inclusivity in firearms rights, asserting that “we will welcome with open arms anyone that isn’t hateful.” As participants grapple with the tense political climate, they simultaneously…

JWR’s Introductory Note: This is an update to an article that I wrote for SurvivalBlog in February, 2007. It is part of a series of SurvivalBlog 20th Anniversary update re-posts, in recognition of the fact that the majority of readers did not join us until recent years. — When I give lectures or do radio interviews, I’m often asked for examples when I mention that “we live in a fragile society.” Here is one prime example: kanban. The kanban or “just in time” inventory control system was developed in Japan, and became popular in America starting in the 1970s. It…

A recent study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC) highlights the existence of “hidden” gun manufacturers in Wisconsin, with a staggering 80% of federal license holders not reporting any gun production in the past year. The research uncovers that many of these licensed manufacturers operate from residential properties, leaving nearby residents unaware of their capability to produce high-powered firearms, including fully automatic machine guns. The study also reveals a 49% increase in Type 07 Federal Firearms License holders in Wisconsin from 2020 to 2024, yet regulations remain weak. With only 8% of all license holders undergoing compliance inspections, concerns mount…

On November 26th, 1716, a tamed African lion was exhibited for the first time in the American colonies by Captain Arthur Savage at his house on Brattle Street, in Boston, Massachusetts. — November 26th is the birthday of both gun inventor Eugene Reising (born 1884, died February 21, 1967) and the late Barton Biggs (born 1932, died July 14, 2012). Biggs was a money manager known for his pro-preparedness stance. — Today’s feature article is by JWR. — We have room for just one or two entries in Round 121 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $970,000 worth…

Filmmakers Jessica Dimmock and Zackary Canepari explore the grim realities of school shootings in their new HBO documentary, “Thoughts & Prayers,” set to debut on November 18. The film documents how the active shooter preparedness industry, valued at $3 billion, affects students and educators, with Dimmock revealing that their 8-year-old daughter participates in active shooter drills without fully understanding their purpose. Canepari highlights a haunting takeaway from their six-year project: children are constantly aware of the threat of violence at school. The documentary combines real interviews with unsettling scenes that showcase the emotional toll of drills designed to prepare children…