Now for $1.4 million you can own a 13 foot, 4 ton robot that seats one pilot, and has smile-activated weapons!
August 1, 2012 Leave a comment
Five men at atomic ground zero
July 18, 2012 Leave a comment
On July 19, 1957, five men stood at Ground Zero of an atomic test that was being conducted at the Nevada Test Site. This was the test of a 2KT (kiloton) MB-1 nuclear air-to-air rocket launched from an F-89 Scorpion interceptor. The nuclear missile detonated 10,000 ft above their heads.
A reel-to-reel tape recorder was present to record their experience. You can see and hear the men react to the shock wave moments after the detonation.
The placard reading “Ground Zero; Population Five” was made by Colonel Arthur B. “Barney” Oldfield, the Public Information Officer for the Continental Air Defense Command in Colorado Spring who arranged for the volunteers to participate.
The five volunteers were: Colonel Sidney Bruce Lt. Colonel Frank P. Ball (technical advisor to the Steve Canyon tv show) Major Norman “Bodie” Bodinger Major John Hughes Don Lutrel
and George Yoshitake, the cameraman (who wasn’t a volunteer)
Hedgehog Pencil Holder
July 11, 2012 Leave a comment
Buy yours here (disclaimer the site is in Japanese)
U.S. Survival AR-7 – Black/Camo
June 29, 2012 Leave a comment
Since 1959, the venerable AR-7 has been the choice of U.S. Air Force pilots who need a small-caliber rifle they can count on for survival should they have to punch out over a remote area. Over the years, the AR-7′s reputation for portability, ease of operation and reliability has carried over to the civilian world as well.
Today, it’s a favorite of bush pilots, backpackers and backcountry adventurers who, like their Air Force counterparts, need a rifle that’s easy to carry but has the accuracy to reliably take down small game.
Like the original Henry US Survival Rifle, our latest take on this innovative, semi-automatic rifle is lightweight (just 3.5 lbs) and highly portable. At just 16 ½” long (when all the components are stowed), it fits easily into the cargo area of a plane or boat or in a backpack. And because it’s chambered in .22LR you can carry a large quantity of ammunition, without adding much weight to your gear.
When disassembled, the pieces fit inside the impact-resistant, waterproof stock, which will float should it take a trip overboard. Assembly is as easy as attaching the receiver to the stock, inserting the barrel and screwing on the barrel nut. In just a few seconds, without the need for any tools, the Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 is ready for action.
The Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 comes standard with a sturdy steel barrel covered in tough ABS plastic and then coated with Teflon for complete protection against corrosion. Plus,it’s engineered for perfect balance and the ability to maintain its tack-driving accuracy, even after thousands of rounds.
The Henry Survival Rifle’s waterproof stock enables it to float if dropped into water. It can be easily retrieved and will still function.
Like the barrel, the receiver is also coated with a layer of waterproof Teflon for superior weatherproofing, waterproof protection, even in harsh salt water environments. Plus,the updated receiver is grooved making it easy to top it off with your favorite optics.
The Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 is available in Black and Camo finishs. All models are equipped with an adjustable rear sight and a blade front sight.
Specifications
U.S. Survival AR-7 – Black
Model Number H002B
Action Type Semi-automatic
Caliber .22 LR
Capacity 8 round magazine (comes with 2)
Length 35″ assembled 16.5″ when stowed
Weight 3.5 lbs.
ABS Plastic
Stock
Sights Adjustable rear, blade front
Finish Teflon coated receiver and coated steel barrel
M.S.R.P.* $275.00
U.S. Survival AR-7 – Camo
Model Number H002C
M.S.R.P.* $339.95
AF2011-A1 Double Barrel Pistol
March 13, 2012 Leave a comment
Click the link below for more pictures and a video demonstration .
