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My Kind Of Prez!

February 16, 2026 by 0 Comments

The Trace is saluting presidents who signed gun control bills including FDR (NFA), LBJ (GCA’68), Clinton (Brady plus AWB), and Biden (Bipartisan Safer Communities Act) on this Presidents Day.

They have their preferences and I have mine.

Not only did Teddy Roosevelt carry a handgun but it was one given to him by John Moses Browning himself! How cool is that!

Now I realize that the .32 ACP FN 1900 is not exactly a “big stick” but TR did have the Winchester 1895 in .405 if a “big stick” was needed.

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When Biathlon Rifles Really Could Be Used For “Military Patrol” (Repost)

February 16, 2026 by 3 Comments

With the Winter Olympics currently being held in Italy and with more biathlon events still to be held, I thought what better time to repost this. Long before it was called the biathlon, the event was called Military Patrol and the competitors used center-fire rifles. This was originally posted on Feb. 14, 2014.

Long before biathlon competitors used .22 rifles with exotic stocks made by Anschutz or Izhmash and with bolt assemblies reminiscent of Formula One shifters, there were Mausers, Mosin-Nagants, and Winchester Model 70s. Indeed the first Olympic biathlon held in 1924 in Chamonix, France was called “military patrol”.

Olympic biathlon competition as a medal sport would return until the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympic Games. The competitors in these games would also use bolt action rifles in center-fire calibers. They would fire 20 shots – 5 each at 200m, 250m, 150m, and 100m – with the first three series being fired prone with the last series being fired standing. Indeed, it wasn’t until 1978 that the governing body changed the course of fire to 50m with a .22 LR rifle. The 1980 Lake Placid Olympics were the first to feature the new rules.

The military is where many of the competitors got their start. The US Army had the Modern Winter Biathlon Training Center at Ft. Richardson, Alaska and the early US teams were filled with men who had trained there in the Army. Even today, the US Army National Guard maintains a biathlon training center at Camp Ethan Allen

So it should not be surprising that many of the biathlon rifles from the earlier era were derived from the standard military rifles of the various countries. Given the history of winter warfare and ski troops in Scandinavia and the former Soviet Union these rifles are concentrated in those countries. The American competitors, by contrast, are reported to have used the Winchester Model 70 in .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester.

The Swedes developed the CG-62 biathlon rifle from their Mausers in 6.5×55. The CG, of course, stands for Carl Gustav which was the primary manufacturer of the Swedish Army’s rifles. Before this rifle they used cut down and modified M96 Mausers. Examples of the CG-62 are shown below with the bottom picture being a variant of the AG-42 Ljungmann turned into a biathlon rifle. You can read more about the history of these Swedish rifles on these threads.

With both Finland and the Soviet Union having tons and tons of Mosin Nagants on hand, it is not surprising that they became the base rifle for their biathlon rifles.

The Finns developed the M-N M28-57 for their biathlon rifle. Chambered in the usual 7.62x54R cartridge, it appears to be a cut down version of the M28-30 with micrometer sights added. The latter rifle was used extensively by the Civil Guards in rifle competitions. The M28-57 can be seen below.

The Finns later adopted a Sako Forester (L579), cut for stripper clips,with a heavy barrel and micrometer sights for biathlon. While I can’t find a picture of this rifle, it is my understanding it was chambered in .243 Winchester.

The Soviets took their adaptation of the Mosin Nagant for biathlon competition even a step further by developing a new round for it. While similar to the Finnish rifle, the Soviet Vostok was chambered in both the usual 7.62x54R and the 6.5x54R. The latter is a necked down version of the 7.62x54R.

Pictures of the rifle and 6.5x54R cartridge can be seen below.

Finally, we have that other Scandinavian biathlon power – Norway. To the best of my knowledge, Norwegian athletes used a modified Mauser M59. The unmodified version can be seen below. These rifles were made by Kongsberg Våpenhistoriske Forening (Kongsberg Small Arms Factory). According to their website, they made a limited number of these just for biathletes. While the M59 was originally chambered in .30-06, later versions were chambered in both 7.62×51 and 6.5×55. It would be my guess that the biathlon team used the 6.5×55 round.

Another view of the rifles used can be seen in this picture from the 1962 Norwegian Biathlon championships. It definitely looks similar to the M59 above. The Digitalt Museum has a whole series of photos from that event here.

Germany, both East and West, were solid competitors in biathlon. Unfortunately, the only thing I can find is a stamp from the DDR (East German) showing a biathlete shooting. Other than being a bolt action rifle with target sights, who knows. I wouldn’t be surprised if they used the Vostok or Mosin Nagant variant used by the Soviets.

I am sure that there may be other purpose-built center-fire biathlon rifles out there but I think I’ve covered quite a few of them.

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And Why Should We Trust WHO?

February 15, 2026 by 0 Comments

I would trust the band The Who on any topic more than I trust the World Health Organization.

What brought the World Health Organization to my attention was something in Bloomberg’s The Trace’s daily newsletter from February 11th. It seems that a coalition of gun prohibitionists have asked WHO to take on gun violence (sic).

On Tuesday, a coalition launched a campaign to change that, asking the World Health Organization to address gun violence.

Coalition members say U.S. efforts to combat gun violence — forged in the absence of federal gun control laws — could inspire new global health policies to reduce violence abroad. State violence intervention offices, surgeon general guidance, and evidence-based programs could serve as models for other countries, said Daniel Semenza, a gun violence researcher at Rutgers University who’s part of the coalition. “We’re trying to take that model of success and move it to a much broader scale,” he said.

Public health programs to address gun violence, like hospital-based violence intervention, aren’t well known outside the U.S., said Dean Peacock, a co-founder of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence and a public health expert at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. WHO support, Peacock said, could help spread similar efforts worldwide….

WHO action on gun violence, including public health guidance or a resolution, would mark a significant shift for the agency. The United Nations health agency has essentially ignored gun violence for decades, despite firearms being a leading cause of death in many countries, especially for young people in the Americas. The coalition’s research shows that the WHO has passed zero resolutions specifically addressing gun violence out of more than 3,200 resolutions since 1948. While WHO publications in the 1990s and early 2000s emphasized guns as a key driver of violence, that attention faded by 2010.

One of the things this “coalition” is seeking is digital locks for firearms. Their thinking is based upon pharmaceuticals and its regulation by the EU. Thus, if the EU required digital locks on firearms, European firearms companies would not make a separate version minus the locks for sale in the United States. Frankly, I see this as wishful thinking as why would a firearms company want to anger their biggest customers.

Insofar as trusting the World Health Organization, I would point out their response to COVD-19. They caved to pressure from the Chinese Communists and helped cover up the origins of the virus.

In the end it really doesn’t matter what WHO says or does regarding gun violence (sic). The United States has withdrawn from the organization even though WHO refused to accept our withdrawal. In the end, we had to send in the Marines to retake possession of our national flag as WHO refused to return it.

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DSC Goes To Atlanta…Again

February 13, 2026 by 3 Comments

What a difference a year makes.

There was a lot of grumbling when the Dallas Safari Club chose Atlanta as the alternate location for their annual convention. They was forced to seek an alternative location because the Kay Bailey Hutchison Dallas Convention Center was supposed to be in the process of being demolished prior to being rebuilt. Of course, government being government, nothing happens as planned, the demolition didn’t start by January 2025, and DSC found its spot in Dallas being scooped up by the SCI owned Texas Trophy Hunters Association (TTHA). Texans seemed particularly aggrieved that DSC had not found a location in Texas to hold the event. To be honest, I was happy to be able to drive a bit over three hours instead of a two-day drive.

The 2025 convention was not only hamstrung by the move and the reluctance of many to attend outside of Texas but the weather. Snow in Atlanta is a big deal. 3 inches of snow is even bigger deal. The shuttle bus from our hotel never ran that morning. Watching the news channels, you had Gov. Brian Kemp, the head of the Georgia Highway Patrol, the state meteorologist, and the like discussing the storm and its impact. There were even questions by reporters asking if Kemp was going to call out the National Guard. The bottom line is that attendance at the convention was terrible. Many of the issues arising out of this move and the problems in Atlanta were acknowledged by DSC.

Fast forward to 2026. The convention was held in early February as opposed to early January. There was no overlap with the TTHA Outdoors Extravaganza. The weather was nice. The convention at the Georgia World Congress Center moved from Building B to Building C which was a bit smaller but also allowed ticket and membership booths to be right outside the entrance to the hall. The convention itself was cut to three days from four. The press room and the volunteer rooms were on the same level with the event.

While I don’t have the actual numbers of attendees and this is all my own observations, attendance especially on Saturday seemed much higher than in 2025. The Complementary Spouse and I worked the DSC membership booth on all three mornings so had a good view of people coming into the GWCC. I can say that I know we sold more memberships on Friday morning that we sold all of last year. Many of these were life or multi-year annual memberships.

After working the membership booth in the mornings, we’d head to the show floor. Over the space of two days I think we covered every booth and every aisle in the hall. All the bespoke gunmakers were represented from Purdey to Holland & Holland to Rigby. Likewise, custom gunmakers held court at the American Custom Gunmakers Guild booth. You also had the firearms companies making mid-range hunting rifles like Seekins Precision and AllTerra. While I didn’t come home with a new rifle, I did get an associate membership in the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.

The biggest attraction of these events, in my opinion, are the people and the friends you make. I got to chat with Craig Boddington about the changes at the NRA, with Mike Arnold about his genetics research, and with Wyatt Fetner and Bradley Johnson of Safari Specialties Importers about CITES animals. We did have a wonderful German dinner with Wyatt and Bradley on Thursday night along with a few other people. They will be handling the importation of my trophies from 2024.

Sue Tidwell, author of Cries of the Savanna (#commission earned), whom I had met a few times over the years was a DSC 100 volunteer as were we. She is also really good at making TikTok videos!

@suetidwell Dallas Safari Club Convention and Sporting Expo 2026 is a wrap—and I’m heading home with tired feet, plenty of pictures, and a head full of ideas for new adventures. If you’ve never been to a show like this, it’s a giant gathering of outfitters, gear makers, and outdoors folks swapping stories and mapping out the next adventure. Yes, you’ll see plenty of hunting and safari conversations… but it’s bigger than any one destination. This is where you can meet operators face-to-face, ask real questions, compare options, and start planning trips that actually fit you—whether that’s Africa, North America, Australia or somewhere in between. And I’ll be honest: one of the best parts is the people. Over time you see the same familiar faces—friends, PHs, outfitters, owners, and new connections who turn into the kind of contacts you’re grateful to have in your corner. Dallas Safari Club is a conservation organization built around three core lanes—conservation, education, and advocacy—with a mission “to ensure the conservation of wildlife through public engagement, education and advocacy for well-regulated hunting and sustainable use.” Their charitable arm, the DSC Foundation, helps fund that work through grants and conservation-focused programs, and DSC chapters support similar conservation/education/advocacy efforts at a more local level—so the convention isn’t just shopping and booking trips; it’s also a big gathering with auctions, raffles, etc that supports the broader conservation mission behind it. If you want to plan an adventure (or just soak up the best of the outdoor world), put it on your calendar for next year. #dsc #DSC #hunting #huntinglife #outdoorsman ♬ Showtime – Knives at Sea & Easy McCoy

I didn’t book any trips but am seriously looking at Namibia for 2027. Based upon multiple recommendations, we had a long conversation with the Strausses of Kowas Adventure Safaris. I may even get the Complementary Spouse to make her first trip to Africa!

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the AfricaHunting.com get-together held at No Mas! Cantina. We have attended them in Dallas and Nashville but this was the first in Atlanta. It got canceled last year due to the snow. We had a great conversation with Garth and Theresa with who we shared a table. Both they and I won a cap in the raffle held by “Rare Breed”. I understand we had 37 people attend. They are always fun to share experiences.

If you are in the Southeast, I’d strongly suggest giving the DSC Convention a try. The dates for 2027 will be January 7-10. Unfortunately, I won’t be there as this conflicts with the January NRA Board of Directors meeting. Bummer!

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John Frazer To Retire As NRA Secretary

February 13, 2026 by 1 Comment

I received this news just a few minutes ago. John Frazer will be retiring from the NRA and the post of Secretary effective May 1, 2026. While I have been a critic of John in the past, I have come to respect the way he has administered the Office of the Secretary. It really is somewhat of a thankless job and requires a good administrator which John has proven to be.

I would say John is too young to retire but by my estimate he has reached the magic age of 60 and maybe a bit more. Life is too short not to enjoy what time we have in retirement.

Enjoy retirement, John! You’ve earned it.

From the announcement:

Dear Board and Executive Council members:

Please see the note below from President Bachenberg about my upcoming retirement.

I’ll have more to say when we meet in April; but for now, I’ll just say that it’s been a real honor to serve this great organization for most of the last 33 years.

Sincerely yours,

John Frazer

Secretary

National Rifle Association of America

From: Bill B <billb@nradirector.com>
Subject: RE: Retirement announcement

NRA Board of Directors and Executive Council,

Secretary John Frazer has informed me that he has decided to retire as Secretary on May 1, 2026.  John has served as Secretary for 11 years. 

John is a walking encyclopedia of board history and background on why many of our recent Bylaws were enacted.  John and his office have been invaluable in assisting me on the nuances of being President, traditions of the office and has kept me out of trouble many times with committee assignments.  John’s organizational skills and knowledge will be greatly missed.

The board will need to elect a new Secretary at the April Board meeting.  If you have any candidate suggestions, please forward them to the officers and the Nominating Committee’s Chairman, Buz Mills.

When you see John please congratulate him on his retirement and contributions to the NRA.

Bill

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Mike Arnold Wins DSC Foundation Education Award

February 12, 2026 by 1 Comment

My friend Dr. Mike Arnold was named as the winner of the DSC Foundation Education Award for 2026. Mike is a hunter, writer, geneticist, and, most recently, a podcaster. He recently started his Bringing Back the Wild Podcast and it can be found in the usual places including iTunes. His most recent article was in the American Hunter regarding the human-wildlife conflict in the Scottish Highlands.

His book, Bringing Back the Lions, (#commission earned) detailed the wildlife recovery in war ravaged Mozambique’s Coutada 11 that cooperation between local tribes and international accomplished. The book is how I first became aware of Mike and it is well worth reading. His most recent book, Bringing Back the Wild, has stories about revitalized ecosystems and how sport hunting has supported it. I have not read that book yet but have it on order.

From mikearnoldoutdoors.com

From the DSC Foundation:

The DSC Foundation is proud to announce Dr. Mike Arnold, Distinguished Research Professor of Genetics at the University of Georgia, as the 2026 DSC Foundation Education Award recipient. The award honors Dr. Arnold’s extraordinary leadership in wildlife conservation education and his lifelong commitment to demonstrating how ethical hunting supports ecosystem restoration and community well-being.

An accomplished scientist and storyteller, Dr. Arnold has authored four books with Oxford University Press. Recently, he published Bringing Back the Lions, and Bringing Back the Wild. His work has appeared in Game Trails, Sports Afield, Safari, and NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum, and his TEDx talks on “How Supplying Protein Restores Ecosystems” have reached 1000s of listeners.

“Dr. Arnold’s work connects science, storytelling, and the outdoors to show that hunting is vital to conservation,” said Scott Tobermann, Interim President of DSC Foundation.

“Mike has helped countless people understand the role hunters play in wildlife conservation,” added Larry Weishuhn, wildlife biologist and outdoor communicator.

“His research-backed stories resonate with hunters and non-hunters, proving that true conservation comes from unity and education,” said Mark Haldane, owner of Zambeze Delta Safaris.

From Classroom to Campfire

Dr. Arnold began writing at age eight and published his first scientific paper at eighteen. Throughout his academic career, he has mentored hundreds of students in genetics and wildlife biology while championing the message that “hunting is conservation.”

In 2018, after recovering from cancer, Dr. Arnold traveled to Africa for his first safari, with his brother.

In 2021, the community-led restoration he witnessed in Coutada 11, and the recovery of its lion population, fueled his mission to tell the story of hunter-funded conservation through his books, articles, and public speaking.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Dr. Arnold continues to lecture at universities, lead discussions like “Why Everyone Should be Pro-Hunting,” and introduce first-time hunters to the field. He emphasizes that conservation is “not about killing; it’s about understanding our connection to nature,” and he advocates for expanding access to outdoor experiences for youth and underrepresented communities.

About the DSC Foundation Education Award

The Education Award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to conservation education and advancing the understanding of sustainable use. Recipients embody the DSC Foundation’s mission to ensure wildlife conservation and protect hunters’ rights through education, advocacy, and support.

“Restoring and rescuing nature is what conservation means to me,” said Dr. Arnold. “Sustainable hunting heals both land and communities.”

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DSC Names Russell Stacy As New CEO

February 12, 2026 by 0 Comments

Russell Stacy had been serving as the interim CEO of the Dallas Safari Club after Rob McCanna left. I’m still unclear if McCanna left on his own or was urged to resign. On the eve of the DSC Convention in Atlanta, Stacy was elevated to the full-time CEO position. While DSC has a number of interns and contractors, according to their website they only have 14 full-time staff in addition to the CEO.

The media was supposed to have an off the record Q&A with Stacy and other DSC leaders but due to scheduling conflicts it didn’t come off. I would have liked to speak with him about ways DSC and the NRA could partner.

From the DSC announcement:

Dallas Safari Club (DSC), a global leader in hunter‑funded conservation, is proud to announce the appointment of Russell Stacy as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Stacy is a fourth generation Agri-Business operator in Natchitoches, Louisiana and owns an outfitting business with his partner and wife, Mary Edith. Hunting has been a tradition in Stacy’s family for his whole life. From whitetails to wildebeest, the Stacys have hunted around the globe. Involvement in conservation and wildlife organizations has also been an integral part of the Stacy family with Russell and Mary Edith, along with daughter Kaylee, being long-standing DSC Life Members and DSC 100 Volunteers.

“Russell has been a champion of DSC for many years,” said DSC President Ray Mulholland. “From his early days as a dedicated volunteer at each Convention to his service on both the DSC and DSC Foundation Boards—including his tenure as Foundation Board President, where he helped drive remarkable growth and impact—Russell has consistently demonstrated his commitment to our mission. On behalf of the entire DSC Board, we look forward to working with him as he leads DSC into the future.”

Stacy steps into the role as DSC temporarily relocates its annual Convention due to the planned demolition and reconstruction of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. The Convention will be hosted in Atlanta in 2026 and 2027, before moving to Houston in 2028 and 2029.

“Dallas is—and will always be—home for DSC,” Stacy said. “But these next few years give us an exciting opportunity to showcase DSC, our world‑class exhibitors, and the incredible volunteers, board members, and staff who bring our mission to life, to a broader audience. While we look forward to returning to Texas, our team is fully prepared to deliver exceptional shows in Atlanta that highlight DSC’s commitment to conservation and the future of our hunting heritage.”

DSC continues to experience significant organizational momentum, including the expansion of its Chapter network to 27 chapters, strong revenue and membership growth, and an elevated grants program that has deployed millions of dollars in recent years to support conservation, education, and advocacy efforts around the world. With Stacy’s long history of service to both DSC and DSC Foundation, the organization is well‑positioned for continued progress and expanded influence in the global conservation community.

“Having grown alongside this organization for many years, I’m honored to step into this role and lead DSC forward,” Stacy said. “Our mission has always been bigger than any one person. My commitment is to lead with clarity, common sense, and deep respect for the shared values that define DSC. Together, we will build on our legacy and push boldly toward a future that ensures wildlife, along with the wild places they call home, continue to thrive.”

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DSC Convention Starts Friday

February 5, 2026 by 0 Comments

The Dallas Safari Club Convention and Sporting Expo starts Friday, February 6th, in Atlanta. It will be held in Building C of the Georgia World Congress Center.

The convention this year will be one day shorter than the 2025 convention. That convention was marred by snow on Friday which cut attendance and by not being in Dallas. The convention has also moved to Building C which is a slightly smaller venue than Building B where it was held last year.

Frankly, the City of Dallas screwed DSC by saying the Kay Bailey Hutchison Dallas Convention Center would be in the process of being torn down in January 2025 and thus not available. Given that information, DSC had to make the decision months in advance to move the convention to another location which was Atlanta. Of course, the project has had massive delays and nothing was being torn down in January 2025. This let the Texas Trophy Hunters Association, a subsidiary of SCI, to grab what would have been DSC’s slot.

Weather this year looks good. It will be cool – not cold – and dry according to the Weather Channel. It looks to be sunny on all days with highs reaching 60 degrees or so.

If you plan to be attend, please stop by the Membership Booth which is next to the entrance. The Complementary Spouse and I will be volunteering there all three mornings. We’d love to say hello.

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Knives Of SHOT Show

January 31, 2026 by 1 Comment

Despite my best intentions, I did not get to many of the booths of the knife makers at this year’s SHOT Show. I know I missed Case, Ka-Bar, Buck, and Benchmade among the major knife companies.

While I did speak with the reps at the MoraKniv and Condor booths, I didn’t take any pictures. I love both their product lines and have a number of their knives. If you ever wanted to “make” a knife but don’t have the ability to forge the blade, Condor does sell knife blanks for which you can then craft a handle.

I did stop in at Boker USA to see what they had. Their Treebrand Bird Knife with Hook is still being made. The price is now in the $60 range. Mine bought in the early 1980s cost all of $16. It is still a nice pocketknife. The other knife of theirs that caught my eye was the Boker PLUS M.U.K. fixed blade. I like the small blade, full length handle aspect to it. The steel is 14C28N which the author of Knife Engineering rates as as high toughness stainless steel made by Sandvik in Sweden.

I always like to see what CRKT has up their sleeves. One knife and one tool caught my eye.

The tool is called the ToGo Driver. It is a compact driver that features interchangeable bits ranging from a variety of Torx bits to Phillips. It also comes with an adapter allowing you to use both 4mm and 1/4″ bits. At a MSRP of $38, it looks like it would be something many would want in their everyday carry kit.

The other knife by CRKT that caught my eye as a potential purchase was the Fidus liner lock. With a blade length of just over 3″ and a folded length of 4″, it should make a great everyday carry knife. The blade is made from Sandvik 12C27 steel which will give good corrosion resistance, toughness, edge retention, and relative ease of sharpening. The handle is glass-reinforced nylon with grooves for your index and pinky fingers. I like it.

As I said, I missed a lot of the other knife companies. However, Melissa Miller aka Melissa Backwoods did not. I have always respected her knife reviews on YouTube and was fortunate enough to briefly meet her in the Press Room. She did a great compilation of the knives she saw at SHOT in the video below.

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It Is Time To Vote (Updated)

January 30, 2026 by 12 Comments

Ballots arrived for both the Complementary Spouse and myself while I was in Las Vegas at the SHOT Show. Now it is time to fill them out and get them in the mail. All ballots must be received – not merely postmarked – by March 29, 2026. You have two months to get them in but I wouldn’t wait.

While you are allowed to vote for up to 29 candidates, I went with the 13 I had endorsed earlier. There are others on the ballot who are certainly deserving of your vote and very few who aren’t. I should emphasize that if you vote for more than 29 candidates, your ballot will become void. This is true even though 35 candidates will win seats of varying length.

You can see my completed ballot below:

Now to the next matter. A friend noticed this poll on AR15.com. It was asking what people intended to do with their NRA ballots. Sadly, only little more than a third said they were going to fill them out and submit them. An equal number said they planned to trash them. I know it is Arfcom which is not always a good indicator.

All I would ask is that if you are a voting member that you would study the biographies, see other endorsements like those from known reformers such as Jeff Knox and Tim Knight, make an informed decision, and vote. The NRA Board of Directors is one of the very few boards that is democratically elected. Without your participation, it would be easy to slip back to the old ways.

UPDATE: Just a reminder that there are five or so ballots with the order of the candidates different in each. Your ballot may be different than my ballot.

UPDATE II: Here are two more candidates deserving of your support if you have not already mailed your ballot. First, Mark Vaughan of Oklahoma City, OK. He is currently serving as the 1st VP and doing an excellent job. I didn’t include him in my list of endorsees as I saw his re-election as a given. I wanted to give a push to other candidates that needed that extra push. I would have hated to see someone like a Charlie Hiltunen have to run as the 76th Director like he did last year or a Jim Porter only get a one-year term.

Second, consider writing in Charles Rowe of Wadsworth, Ohio on your ballots. Jeff Knox has written about him. Chuck has done yeoman’s work with the competition rules committees helping to rewrite and rationalize the rules. It is not my bailiwick but I’m glad someone extremely competent has taken the ball and run with it.