I would like to write a brief post recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the work I have been putting out over the last few years. I do not list them in any particular order. I will probably forget (and thus offend) several people here…
Mike Pannone of CTT Solutions – I first met Mike in late 2006 or early 2007, I’m not sure which. Since that time, he has spent countless hours instructing me in the proper use of handguns and long guns. He’s also been an invaluable resource for details regarding the operation and maintenance of the AR-15, Glock, 1911, and M&P. After all, he’s written books about some of them.
Jim of Deliberate Dynamics – Jim has a lot of operational experience with modern weapons and gear. He’s designed a few really neat products and has also helped me acquire interesting gear for T&E. He’s been a great resource on a wide variety of topics.
Paul of Bravo Company – Paul has provided me with plenty of T&E rifles and information about ARs.
Rob Curtis of GearScout – Among many other things, Rob got me in to SHOT last year, and a badge that said “Military Times GearScout” opened doors that a “Vuurwapen Blog” badge wouldn’t have. He’s given me a lot of good advice on how to handle sticky situations, such as the disposal of bodies, which I appreciate.
Steve of The Firearm Blog – We met at SHOT 2011, and he’s done a lot to help me make connections and put my content in front of a lot of people.
Tom of Spike’s Tactical – Tom has sent me a lot of T&E stuff, been a great resource on AR manufacturing, and even allowed me to provide input on some Spike’s Tactical products. The first big item I T&E’d was a Spike’s upper.
Nick of The Citizens Armory – Nick has been a close and personal friend of mine for close to six years, and practically every article or video I post is run by him first, because he can be pretty critical. This is exactly what my work needs sometimes. Other times, he just says “looks good,” and I’m thinking, “Dude, no acerbic wit?”
In addition, my friends Mike, Mike, and Zach don’t have websites, but are no less impressive, and have been no less helpful.
Oh, I forgot – my gunsmith friend Kristofer has been a big help.
Thanks to these people, and others, this blog has become what it is today.
If I’m one of the Mikes, you’re welcome, it’s been an honor and a pleasure.
If I’m not one of those Mikes, maybe I have a blog variant of the new illness that makes people think they’re on a reality tv show. 😛
You’re one of the Mikes, haha
Your mentioning of Spike’s and Bravo Co. lead me to those companies and their products for my AR. Thanks.
PS – also learned from you and Pannone about AR maintenance, cleaning and lubing. Thanks, again.
Glad I could help – and thanks for reading the blog for so long.
*cough* Loyal readers *cough*
Quite true.
It’s only the tip of the iceberg for you buddy, you are going places and I am glad we met. Looking forward to this summer in Utah.
I’ve not heard of the Raven holsters till I started visiting this site. Now I’m rarely without it; got one for my CZ75 compact.
Nice to hear you dish out kudos, but seriously you’re the one who has helped me so much. Thank you.
Hey…I’ve got a .22 for you.