Robocop1051

Many many years ago I was on the bandwagon to use and recommend the Mecharmor Defense TacOps-01 charging handles. I think I have at least one of every size. To this day I am still impressed with its' manufacturing. It's a shame to see such a company disappear to the masses of red anodized garbage that sells today. The TacOps is a thing of the past though, and after SHOT 2025, I decided to make a small upgrade to my rifle after many years of doing nothing. While in Las Vegas I randomly met a company called Devil Dog Concepts. I had just finished an interview with none other than Classic Firearms (I know, I know.... name dropper!!!) and I just happened to be standing next to their booth. After a brief demonstration... and a few jokes about being a crayon eater... I was intrigued to say the least. Normally I'd photo document my work, but their pics are way better than what I can do. I'll grab some better pics in a follow up post. https://devildogconcepts.com/ The device is VERY well made. Consisting of both aluminum and steel parts. They explained how the .308 version had multiple adjustment points to assist with the irregularities of the .308 platform uppers... Challenge accepted!! One of the best features of the TacOps was how tightly it filled the charging handle slot. This device blocks up all the space and locks up with a heavy steel locking lug. There is a loud audible click as the handle falls into place. Adjusting and setting the handle up was done with a single allen key. It took me about 3 to 4 minutes to set, adjust and then reset the apparatus. Being able to charge the rifle without removing my eye from my scope is the best part. The action is still very easy to operate, as long as the adjustment it all done properly. I first mounted the device too far forward and found that the handle was snagging when I had it pulled all the way back. I adjusted it by resetting the device one T-slot back. This took up all the slop and it tightened down SNUG. I watched the team kick start their AR-15 using this device... and that was a big thumbs up for me. I'm not planning to kick start my $$$$308 anytime soon, but I like knowing that the feature is safe. Mine came with the "Traditional" handle... but I see that have a folding option, so that's going to have to go on my list ASAP. I don't think I need to say it, but I am impressed. If you have a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket, and side charging is a jam you can get down with... I strongly recommend this one.

I did make it! I had lunch with JBMatt and shot the shit for the afternoon. I wish we had more time, but he was "working". You can't "buy" anything, but I did score a little something, and I'm kinda excited about it.

I’ve been out of it for a few weeks. I feel like I owe you all an explanation. As many of you may know, I’m still a full-time police officer in Northern California. On the Fourth of July, one of my old partners passed away after suffering a heart attack. He was actually my very first partner, almost 20 years ago. We have remained close friends ever since. On June 10 my buddy Walt suffered a heart attack on duty, and was admitted into a cardiology ICU. We kept in contact over the phone and text messages during his admission. He was keeping me updated on his status almost daily. We even chatted on his 62nd bday about getting together after he was discharged. Early morning July 3, his wife called me and said that his health had taken a turn for the worse. I drove immediately to his bedside, and stayed with him for the next 14 hours, until the doctors told me no more visitors. At 18:04 that evening, he coded right in front of his wife and me. I gave my old partner a final goodbye, and I drove home accepting the inevitable. It was early the next morning that I learned my old friend had passed. He is survived by his wife and several children. His wife requested that I attend his service as a pallbearer. I will be wearing his personal duty pistol to his service. I normally don’t ask people to be part of anything with me, but his police union and PORAC have put together a small fundraiser for his family. We are very close to hitting the mark. I just wanted to share my recent loss with my close friends. https://porac.org/fundraiser/officer-walter-broussard-memorial-fund/?fbclid=IwAR1JEF8P88apOHxOH16I1E00L1yelIspaNpErXzPWU-6ATR4DfRuSb8qxew (an old picture from my motor days, meeting up for some afternoon shade and water. He couldn’t pass motor school, so they gave him a Can-am spyder to join the traffic team.)

https://kaiserus.com You pay for it, but it’s worth the money. I was thoroughly impressed.

Thiis was a FUQ'd up night. Yes, it was just down the street from my beat. Luckily I'm an OG and work day shift now. The sucks part... I know the family of the two shooters. The Martin family has been in this neighborhood for decades, some good and some bad. This was NOT an active shooter. This was 100% a Gang Shootout. Crips vs Bloods, just like the old days. The full auto is rumored to be a modified Glock. I know at least one gun was recovered at the scene.... It was previously reported stolen

I’m always nearby…. The Rule has been in existence since the beginning of time. That and “Rule 64b” are the only rules we enforce (like how we should be censoring your potty mouths). The rule cost me $75 for the luxury to own a basic bolt catch made out of stainless steel. That’s $75 for a $20 bolt catch!!!! The company only made one because couldn’t find two idiots to buy them.

I couldn’t help myself. I had an opportunity to get a steal of a deal on this blade. Y’all know Tom and I can’t own something without the other one buying it soon after. I saw @98Z5Vput this knife on his bag and I knew I’d eventually have to get one too

Done

@sketchpatched me up with superglue once.

When the markings on the side of the engine say “stay behind the line” it’s probably best that you read that as a warning. Have you ever wondered how much power one of these engines has? apparently… It has this much power… Additionally… That is just enough power to spread your ass around like fertilizer, across an entire football field

He was the miracle dog. I hate animals, aside from those smothered in salt and pepper. I was adamantly against having a dog. God gave me Marshall because he knew I’d shoot anything else. He deserved a better owner than me. That’s for sure.

In 500 Blk!!!

Not sure how many of you knew about my dog Marshall. He’s an almost 15 year old German Shepherd with lots of health issues. Last week Marshall had an episode that made us very concerned for him. Jennifer and I took Marshall to the vet Thursday morning to get an assessment on his condition. The vet advised he was very worried about Marshall’s health. Marshall was suffering from a neurological issue that paralyzed his legs. He had almost no pain reaction left. The damage was irreversible and the doc felt there were additional underlying issues that were present and undiagnosed. Marshall’s quality of life was the main priority for us, and we love him too much to let him suffer any more. I heard once that a dog should never leave this world without knowing the pleasure of chocolate, so in true Mexican fashion I smuggled a Twix bar into the exam room. Marshall gobbled it up and licked my fingers clean. He even took a nip at my finger, which was funny to me because he bit me the day we rescued him for the dog pound. A bite on day one , and a goodbye nip on the last day. I got to rock my dog to sleep in my lap one last time. Jen rubbed his head and ears till he fell asleep and we rocked him and held him till his last breath. He left knowing how much he was loved and how much he was going to be missed. He was calm and peaceful through the entire process. He knew how much we were hurting, and he made sure to make it as easy on us as we were trying to do for him. The vet allowed Jen and I lots of time with him, before, during and after. On 2/10/2022, at 12:00pm, my buddy, Marshall stopped hurting. He’s finally at rest.

Every. Single. Time. I. Go. To. A. Big. Box. Sporting. Goods. Store.