Gerald Bull was a Canadian inventor who worked for the U.S. and Canadian governments researching supergun technology. In the 1960s, Gerald was one of the world’s leading artillery experts, and spent much of his time designing rockets and guns. But that was not his passion. Gerald wanted to change the way that satellites were launched into space. Using a supergun would make it easier to launch a satellite and would reduce costs. To do that, he set out to design and build the biggest gun the world had ever seen. He called the supergun “Big Babylon.” The plans called for the barrel of the gun to ..read more

What is your opinion of the MC14 T Tip-Up pistol by EAA? -From Todd M. Answer: The MC14 is a newer handgun from European American Armory. The unique thing about the pistol is the tip-up-barrel design. The pistol is a good option for people who have difficulty racking the slide on a semi-automatic. The gun is chambered in .380 and has a 13-round magazine. It reportedly has low recoil and is simple to shoot. If you are looking for a pistol that doesn’t require racking the slide, this is an option worth considering. The pistol sells for about $500.   What are your thoughts about red dots vs ..read more

If you own a website, you likely receive a good amount of correspondence related to your website (even if you don’t own a website, this info is important to know). That’s because registering a website domain is like buying a house. Your information is posted online and is a public record. Companies use this personal information to target website owners with advertisements. In fact, you might have been mailed a letter by one of these companies… It may even have sounded like an official organization, with a letter arriving on official-looking stationery that says it’s a bill for their annual web ..read more

Dale P. is a hunting guide in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. One day, Dale came face-to-face with a grizzly bear that was notorious for harassing campers in the area. The grizzly bear attacked Dale, but he fought back against the grizzly barehanded. Dale was able to shove his arm down the bear’s throat while at the same time pinching the bear’s jugular. Amazingly, these moves caused the bear to pass out and slump to the ground. While the bear was passed out, Dale found a large piece of wood and beat the bear, with the wood until he was confident it was dead. The taxidermized bear sits inside the Milli ..read more

I’ve moved in with my 90-year old father and he has four 55-gallon drums full of water storage. I doubt these have been refilled anytime recently. When I refill them is there any specific way to clean the drums? -From Henry V. Answer: Before filling any container with water for storage, you want to make sure to clean and sanitize the container. First, wash the storage container and rinse completely with water. Next, sanitize the container with a solution made by mixing 1 teaspoon of unscented liquid bleach with some water. Wait at least 30 seconds and then pour the sanitizing solution out of t ..read more

Connie S. lives with her husband on the North Carolina coast. Around 3 a.m. one morning, Connie’s husband was out of town, and she couldn’t sleep. She craved fast food and decided to go to a 24-hour fast food joint. So, she got dressed, slipped on flip-flops, and got in her car. The last thing she did before walking out of the house was grab her Smith & Wesson .38 snub nose revolver. She placed the revolver within easy reach between the driver’s seat and the console. The trip to the fast-food restaurant was normal. But, on the drive back home, Connie noticed three men standing on the side ..read more

What are your thoughts on a stainless-steel defense baton? My wife and I are both considering getting them since we live in a state where owning a gun is not a realistic option.  -From Keith W. Answer: Batons wouldn’t be my first choice for self-defense but they are better than nothing. Before buying a baton, I would check your state and local laws. In some states, you need to be a police officer or on-duty security guard with a permit in order to legally carry a baton. In addition to a baton, I would also get a knife, tactical pen and stun-gun flashlight, if you can.   I’ve heard yo ..read more

Lillian M. and her husband regularly shop at a Publix grocery store in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. She is a concealed carry permit holder and often carries a two-shot pistol inside her purse. One day, while standing in the checkout line at Publix, Lillian’s purse accidentally fell from the counter and hit the ground. When the purse hit the ground, the pistol inside Lillian’s purse fired. According to police, her husband was shot in the shin when the pistol was fired. He was taken to a local hospital where he recovered. Police said no criminal charges were expected to be filed. One shopper said peo ..read more

Allen P. worked as a safety inspector for the Dunbar Armored Car Company in Los Angeles, CA. In 1997, he became disenfranchised with the company and decided he was going to steal from the safe. His job with the company gave him access to daily operations, security plans, schedules, and other critical information. The day before Allen planned to carry out the robbery, he was fired by the company. But at this point, he had already made plans for the robbery and enlisted a group of friends to help him carry it out. The group had keys to the building and knew how to avoid security cameras. The rob ..read more

Greg S. lives in a condo in Clinton Township, Michigan. Early one morning around 3 a.m., his neighbor called the police saying somebody was breaking into Greg’s condo. Greg told the police he had recently returned from a hunting trip. He heard noises upstairs and thought it was snow falling from a recent storm. But Greg heard footsteps, so he grabbed his shotgun and went upstairs. According to police, “He racked the gun hoping it would scare off the intruder. He opened the hallway door and flicked on a light and saw a guy standing in the hallway about five feet from where he was standing.” The ..read more