TriggerTalk Radio

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In the second segment Brad Bachelder called in from Grand Rapids, MI  to talk about his company (Bachelder Master Gunmakers) that specializes in the restoration and service of fine vintage guns.

www.mastergunmakers.com/

Brad talked about the special attention they put into each restoration to ensure the materials, color of finish, Case Hardening pattern and wood finish match the way the original firearm was manufactured.

Watch the video done by WZZM Channel 13 in Grand Rapids on Bachelder Master GunMakers

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/264886/315/Made-in-Michigan-Bachelder-Gunmakers

In addition to restorations Bachelder Master Gunmakers offers service on modern firearms as well. Brad has an extraordinary amount of experience in gunsmithing  , including time spent at each of the major manufacturers and promises to come back on TriggerTalk in the future to talk about his experience.

In the third segment  longtime listener and caller John From Danville , IL calls in to talk about his experience with Class 3 firearms “Back in the Day”.

In the 70’s and 80’s  a Class 3 Dealer could purchase fully automatic “Dealer Samples” for a very low price, with German MG34’s costing approx. $450 and Thompson’s, Greaseguns and others going for a fraction of what they cost today. it was  fun time in the gun collector world.

Isn’t it interesting that we had greater access to firearms, including fully automatic firearms and yet, we didn’t have the problems we see today with the current culture.

I wonder what has changed? It certainly isn’t the firearms collector, we still have the same respect for peoples rights and the safety required when handling  firearms that we have always had.

I wonder what is different now? Could it be other influences on Society that people are unwilling to address? Hmm I wonder?

Safe Shooting!

Dick Cupka

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This Saturday in the second segment we will talk about an upcoming shooting event to support the Boy Scouts of America. The “Autumn Adventure” is a great way to raise money for the BSA and provides a great time for your team to enjoy a fun and safe shooting event.

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If you like Sporting Clays and Pheasant hunting this could be a great time for you while helping to support a great American Institution!

In the third and forth segments we will talk to Mike Darter Co-Founder and CEO of CCW Safe. CCW is a company that provides a paid service to represent you in the event of a self Defense shooting.

www.ccwsafe.com

Please prepare your questions for Mike and call in at 734-822-1600

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Erich Knowka called in to discuss pending legislation on H.B. 4262 that will will severely restrict our ability to carry knifes that are useful for both Sporting and Self-Defense usage.

We talked about a new product to check out if you have difficulty pulling back the slide on a Glock or Springfield XD. The Brass Stacker  “Slide Pull” may have a device to help you. Attached to the back of the slide, this ring could be just the ticket if you do not have sufficient strength to grasp the slide and pule at the same time. This could be a real help to those with arthritis or other loss of function. See Below:

Brass Stacker “Slide Pull”

Last week we talk briefly about new legislation in Lansing that would severely restrict our knife rights. This bill will affect many of the knives we now carry in our pockets, not just for self-defense but also for sporting purposes.

This week (Aug. 10th) Erich Nowka will join me at 11:15 to discuss what this bill means to you and how to stop this bad legislation.

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To learn more about the Civilian Marksmanship Program and to see results from the recent National Match Championship click on:

Civilian Marksmanship Program

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I was honored to have United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Dunn join me in studio to discuss his two deployments to Afghanistan in front line Combat Communications support of the War Fighter.

We talked about military firearms training, the weapons used in Afghanistan and More!

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This Saturday I was privileged to have my oldest grandson Ethan Dunn (10 years old) join me in studio.My daughter and her family are visiting this week from Langley Air Force Base in Yorktown Virginia. I took advantage of Ethan’s example to talk about the responsibility we all have to pass our love of the Shooting Sports along to the next generation of new shooters.

All of my Grandson have been shooting since they were 5. We started them on BB guns, working up through Pellet guns and now into .22’s.

You won’t want to miss the July 20th show! Ethan’s father will join my to discuss current military arms in use in Afghanistan.

Justin Dunn is a Staff Sgt in the Air Force and recently returned from his second deployment to Afghanistan were he served as Combat Communications assigned to an Army unit.  Combat Communications involves front line duty and included large amounts of close combat where he received many commendations and medals including the Air Force Combat Action Medal and Army Combat Action Badge.

A local boy, Justin is a 2001 Graduate of Milan High School and will join me for the July 20th show to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan, the weapons he used and fought with, and his favorite (Hint: Ma Deuce)

We also will talk about the challenges of maintaining  firearms in the sands of the desert and other fun topics.

Safe Shooting,

Dick Cupka

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