9 Living Room with Fireplace and TV Ideas

It is possible to transform your space just by changing your furniture layout. Want to know how? 9 Living Room with Fireplace and TV Layout Ideas 1. TV Above the Fireplace The easiest and most common layout is to put your TV above the fireplace. This idea saves floor space as you wont have to invest in a TV unit. The appliance can simply be mounted on the wall above the fireplace....

December 13, 2020 · 2 min · 298 words · Lindsey Gallegos

A Tiny Titan: The Olight Odin Mini

December 13th, 2020 5minute read Hello fellow tac-light lovers. Do you have an oversized tac-light that just seems to get in your way? Well ladies and gentlemen, youre in luck. The Olight Odin Mini & The Springfield Armory Saint Edge PDW paired together for a capable self-defense package. Let me take you through the details of the Odin Mini. The power button doubles as a magnetic recharging port for Olights patented MCC3 Magnetic Charging cable....

December 13, 2020 · 2 min · 376 words · Jasmine Green

9 Lego Alternatives – Do You Know These?

Concentration Playing with building toys helps children to focus and develop their concentration skills. Problem Solving Lego and Lego alternatives teach children the art of problem-solving. By working on building structures, they are learning about spatial awareness, shapes, patterns, and mathematics. Supports Physical Development Playing with building toys is great for building strength in fingers and improving dexterity. The number of pieces included is also important to help you understand if the toy is good value....

December 12, 2020 · 3 min · 601 words · Gregory Simmons

The No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper: Battle-Ready Accuracy

December 12th, 2020 4minute read Read part one of this series atThe No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper: A Solid Foundationand part three atThe No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper: At the Range. Leaving the factory, the No. While that doesnt sound impressive today, individual rifles performed much better given a choice in ammo. But frontline snipers werent entirely helpless in ammo choice. Snipers also carried five rounds of armor piercing and five rounds of tracer....

December 12, 2020 · 1 min · 170 words · Kirsten Daniels

Barndominiums – What They Are, Pros/Cons, Costs, and Examples

Over the years, this modern alternative living idea has caught the attention of ranch dwellers in rural areas. What is a Barndominium? The interior can be simple or intricate depending on the barndominium owners desire. When describing a barndo, think of a plain-designed warehouse with a front porch and oversized garage door. The starting cost of a30 x 40 barndo works out about $36,000. There is also the finishing that bumps up the price to around $80 per square foot....

December 11, 2020 · 2 min · 287 words · Angela Baxter

What Happens When I Call 911?

Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. Yet, there it was: a horrible scene of twisted metal and screaming people. Calling 911 is something that most people never have to do. The very act of calling the universal emergency line suggests that your day has taken a horrible turn. With some planning ahead of time, you’re able to set yourself up for success....

December 11, 2020 · 2 min · 399 words · Amy Jimenez

How the Hellcat Wins Close Quarters Gunfights

But you might control your choices in personal protection long before the attack begins. One of the skills that folks should develop some experience with is shooting from retention. Why Shoot from Retention? If the threat has their hands on my gun, things have gone wrong. Even worse is the possibility of the threat wrestling the gun from my hands and using it against me. We could find ourselves in close proximity to our threat in several scenarios....

December 10, 2020 · 2 min · 333 words · Gloria Dominguez

XD-M Elite 5.25: The Best Competition-Ready 9mm?

What It Offers The XD-M Elite Precision brings a lot of cool features to the table. Its called a competition-ready 9mm powerhouse by Springfield. Lets talk about that for a minute. These sights also allow the user to be able to adjust the pistols point of impact to their needs. Once removed you will then be able to slide out the locking tab for the magwell. The backstrap and magwell will then be free to remove....

December 8, 2020 · 1 min · 213 words · Tanya Young

Devil’s Brigade Secret Weapon: The Johnson M1941 LMG

That is however, with the notable exception of U.S. small arms. Compared to any other combatant nation, American infantry weapons represented an embarrassment of riches. Even some of our firearms kept in reserve were the envy of lesser military forces. Americans quickly came to expect nothing but the best from theArsenal of Democracy. Ultimately the Johnson rifle was officially rejected by U.S. Even so, Johnson kept at it. Reports of their use in service are few, but the Leathernecks seem to have approved of the weapon....

December 7, 2020 · 2 min · 330 words · Brittany Trujillo

Hilton Yam 1911 Duty Tune: Final Tuning & Test Firing

December 6th, 2020 26:38 runtime This video is the sixth and final of the series. Yam finishes up with a section on metal finishing options, and then test firing at the range. The Right Touch First up is dehorning. In this video series, Hilton Yam guides you through the process of tuning your own 1911 pistol. Yam suggests that you address every section you touch. Finesse and handwork is the order of the day, here....

December 6, 2020 · 2 min · 217 words · Steven Robinson

The No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper: A Solid Foundation

December 5th, 2020 6minute read Read part two of this series atThe No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper: Battle-Ready Accuracyand part three atThe No. 4 MK I (T) Sniper: At the Range. Homely and rough as a cob, the British Enfield No. 4 endeared itself to no one, especially those seasoned soldiers used to the old smooth-working No. 1 Mk III with its distinguished, all-business profile. But it had all the attributes necessary for a fine battle rifle and an equally fine sniper....

December 5, 2020 · 2 min · 355 words · Amy Silva

What’s a “Cheap” 1911?

December 4th, 2020 4:17 runtime Everybody is always out looking for a deal. A way to save some money. But there are some things you should not cut corners on, and one of those is a firearm. But, are there options out there that combine an affordable offering with nice features and exceptional quality? Sound a little bit too much like a unicorn to you? Recently, we might have just found one of those....

December 4, 2020 · 2 min · 281 words · Chase Hudson

Red Dots on Carry Guns: Dumb Idea?

The benefits are minimal and the liabilities are numerous. Adding extra height, weight and possibly width to your inside-the-waistband (IWB) pistol just doesnt add up. And then you have the wheres my dot? issue to deal with if you ever need to draw the gun and use it to protect your life. That is, after you probably snag it on your clothing during the draw. In a nutshell, putting a red dot on a carry gun is just dumb....

December 3, 2020 · 1 min · 185 words · Megan Daniel