5 Tips to Ensure a Safe Zone of Fire in the Field

5 Tips to Ensure a Safe Zone of Fire in the Field

Here's your latest Guns and Gunsmiths Newsletter!

Here's your latest Guns and Gunsmiths Newsletter!

Windy Hills Ranch Antiques at Bonanza - Pottery & Glass, McCoy...

Windy Hills Ranch Antiques at Bonanza - Pottery & Glass, McCoy...

EUROPEAN DEER MOUNT

OK, THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO DO WHEN DOING A EUROPEAN DEER MOUNT IS GET A DEER HEAD OR , WHAT EVER ANIMAL IS YOUR TROPHY , EASIER SAID THAN DONE SOMETIMES. BUT LETS ASSUME YOU ALREADY HAVE HIM OR HER ( YES A CHILDS FIRST DEER , NO MATTER WHAT SEX , IT IS A TROPHY)

START BY SKINNING AS MUCH HIDE AND MEAT OFF AS YOU CAN . THE FLAT HEAD SREW DRIVER WILL BE ONE OF THE FIRST TOOLS YOU USE. AT BASE OF THE ANTLERS , WHERE THEY MEET THE HIDE , IS REALLY ON THERE. TAKE THE FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER AND LIGHT WEIGHT HAMMER AND "TAP" THE HIDE AWAY FROM THE ANTLERS , BE CAREFUL NOT TO BUST THE ANTLER LOOSE FROM THE SKULL CAP. THE EXACTO KNIVES, OR WOOD CARVING KNIFE , ARE BEST FOR AROUND THE EYE'S , BE EXTRA CAREFUL ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE AS THESE ARE VERY THIN AND DELICATE BONES. WHEN ALL (AS MUCH AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE) IS REMOVED ,TIME TO GET THE REST OFF. YOU WILL THEN TAKE YOUR BONE SAW OR HACK SAW AND CUT A WHOLE IN THE BACK OF THE SKULL THE SIZE OF A SILVER DOLLAR.: NOTE : DECIDE THE ANGLE YOUR ANIMAL WILL HANG AT SO THAT WHOLE IS NOT VISIBLE: IN COMES FISH COOKER , POT AND HEMOSTATES ( IF YOU CAN FIND CURVED TIP HEMOSTATES WHERE THE TIP END IS CONTROLLED BY A CABLE THAT WOULD BE GREAT), NOW YOU PUT THE SKULL INTO BOILING WATER : NOTE : THE STEAM MAY DARKEN THE COLOR OF THE ANTLERS, IF THIS IS NOT TO YOUR LIKING WRAP THEM IN PLASTIC SARAN WRAP AND TAPE TIGHTLY : BOIL THE MEAT RIGHT OFF THE BONE, NOT HARDLY, AS YOU BOIL THE SKULL ( DO NOT GET ANTLERS IN WATER ) PULL IT OUT EVERY 25-35 MINUTES AND TAKE YOUR ARRAY OF HEMOSTATES AND PLUCK THE MEAT OFF THE BONE. THE NERVES AND TISSUE IN AND UNDER THE TEETH OF TOP JAW ( BOTTOM JAW ALL READY GONE) ARE A REAL NECESSITY TO REMOVE (HANGIN ON THE WALL WITH ROTTEN NERVE ROOTS IS A REAL STINKER). CONTINUE THIS PROCCESS UNTIL THE SMELL OF COOKED MEAT IS NO LONGER STRONG, MAY WANT TO CHANGE THE WATER TOWARDS THE END OF PROCESS. OK , THE MIXTURE TO WHITEN IS EASY. BAKING SODA AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, MAKE A PASTE OF THESE 2 AND PACK IT IN EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY. THEN WRAP THE SKULL IN NEWS PAPER, LET IT SET FOR 24 HOURS, REPEAT IF NEED BE.

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I Refuse to Support a Company that Doesn’t Support Me...

I Refuse to Support a Company that Doesn’t Support Me... BY TIM SCHMIDT - USCCA FOUNDER

I’ve been a regular patron of my local Buffalo Wild Wings for several years now, ever since they opened in late 2009. Correction: I WAS a regular patron of my local Buffalo Wild Wings for several years. That is—until they posted a sign banning guns on their premises. As you can imagine, I saw that sign and turned right back around. I never made it inside. I did a little research and found that earlier this year, Buffalo Wild Wings corporate headquarters came under fire over their stance on concealed weapons in their corporate franchises around the country. They issued the following statement: “Buffalo Wild Wings respects the right of individuals to carry firearms. One of our top priorities is the comfort, safety and enjoyment of our Guests and we have elected to exercise our right to prohibit the carrying of firearms in our company-owned restaurants. We regret any inconvenience this may cause but believe that this long-standing position is in the best interest of our Guests and our Team Members. This position may vary in independently owned franchised locations.” Hold on a second. Best interest? I don’t know about you, but I don’t believe anyone knows more about my best interest than me. The sad part is that this is just one example in a string of similar incidents. Other well-known companies across the nation have faced major scrutiny for their stances on guns. You’ll likely recall how just last month Starbucks ignited outrage from the concealed carry community after calling guns “unwelcome” in their stores. The funny thing is, Starbucks also issued a statement saying they weren’t actually banning firearms and that customers who carry will not be asked to leave. As much as I don’t like their choice of the word “unwelcome,” at least they’re leaving the choice to carry in my hands—exactly where it should be. My point in all of this is that if I let down my guard and continue to support a company that doesn’t support my rights, I might as well jump to the other side of the fence. You may think it’s an extreme move, but it’s the right one for me. You and I both know that any attempt to infringe on our right to protect ourselves and our families—even seemingly small attempts—are still dangerous. I carry to keep my family safe—and if I can’t do that while out for some chicken wings, then I’ll simply take my business elsewhere. What will YOU do?Take Care and Stay Safe, Tim Schmidt Publisher - Concealed Carry Report USCCA Founder

P.S. The USCCA will always support your decision to exercise your right to legally defend your family with a gun. Activate your Concealed Carry Magazine subscription today for tons of tips and tricks on how to do just that, and you could win a brand new gun or my very own Ford F-150 Raptor SVT truck!

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