Author Archives: Roy Hill

Gun Review: Thompson Center Fire Storm Flintlock

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Roy Hill

I own and shoot four black powder muzzleloaders–three pistols and a rifle. Years ago, I crossed over to the dark side of black powder because of the history and tradition of it. The clouds of thick, stinky gray smoke, fiery … Continue reading →

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Black Powder Blues

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Roy Hill

Gunpowder is at least 1000 years old. it’s the oldest explosive known to humans, and it’s not like the formula of 75% potassium nitrate, 15% charcoal, and 10% sulfur remains some sort of closely-guarded state secret. There are some hardy souls … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ammo, Rifles | 8 Comments

Gun Preview: Thompson Center Fire Storm Flintlock

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Hill

A long, skinny brown box arrived today, courtesy of our fearless leader’s connections with Thompson Center. When I opened the package, my curious eyes were greeted with the spectacle of a stainless steel, synthetic-stocked, fiber-optic-sighted flintlock. It was like seeing George Washington … Continue reading →

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We’re Going On a Feral Hog Hunt

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Roy Hill

The other day, I interviewed a couple of Arkansas ranch owners for an agricultural newspaper. During our chin wag, the owners revealed that they had a bit of a feral hog problem. Selflessly, I offered to apply my hog hunting … Continue reading →

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James Ray Palmer and the Truth About Gunfights

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Roy Hill

On September 13, James Ray Palmer rode his motorcycle to the Crawford County courthouse in Van Buren, Arkansas. He carried three semi-automatic handguns with him, along with an AR-15 style rifle. He wore a tactical vest holding several magazines full … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Law and Order, Police Procedure | 33 Comments

CMP Rimfire Sporter: High Power Competition for Cheapskates

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Roy Hill

Would you like to shoot some High Power rifle matches, only you don’t have the bank account of a Mexican drug lord to spend on a [gold inlaid] match rifle, [ornately embroidered] shooting jacket, [monumentally expensive] spotting scope, [the world's best] match … Continue reading →

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How to Shoot A Snake

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Roy Hill

  Life in the scenic Ozarks woodlands of western Arkansas means adjusting yourself to the natural rhythms of the seasons: colorful leaves in the yard in fall, at least one wonderland snow in winter, and venomous reptiles nesting under the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Handguns, Hunting, Personal Defense, Shotguns | 38 Comments