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Plain Direct Video

What is Plain Direct? Why did Plain Direct start? Tom explains some information about the classified website, www.PlainDirect.com.

Cap and Ball Revolver Tests: Part II

Are cap and ball revolvers a good fit for your homestead? PlainDirect.com has sponsored this video for us to find out. Tom and Chad did some research with Cap and Ball revolvers while I was away on a trip. They chronograph two different barrel lengths, and cast some bullets. There is a Part III coming…...

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Hawaii, Kauai Hog Hunting

In February 2023 I flew to Hawaii with my wife, Marlene. We stayed on the island of Kauai. I did a little hog hunting while we were there, I only had a few hours to hunt. I did see some pigs, but didn’t get a shot. The video is a little boring, hence it is […]

Florida Iguana Hunting 2022

In 2022 we went Iguana hunting in South Florida! We harvested many iguanas, and had lots of fun doing it! Chad got around to editing it (I planned to a long time ago but didn’t get it done), and here it is. Sorry for the year long delay!… This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a...

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Introduction to Cap and Ball Black Powder Revolvers Part 1

Cap and Ball Revolvers can be very useful! In most states you can have them shipped directly to your house. We review the most popular black powder revolvers, the Remington 1858 replicas. This video is sponsored by PlainDirect.com. To place a free classified ad, or to browse items for sale, including black powder revolvers, visit […]

Henry Golden Boy 45-70 Lever Action Rifle Giveaway!

We are giving away a gun! The last week of December 2023, we are randomly selecting a winner from our list of video subscribers. See details below: The rules are simple: Void were prohibited. Employees of Alaska Adventure Books are not eligible. Close relatives, parents, brothers, sisters, in-laws are not eligible. At a date to […]

Target Tuesday: Microwave Part II

After a very disappointing microwave experiment last time, we promised to again address the issue of microwaving gasoline while target practicing. This time, the results were much closer to what we would call a success. Disclaimer: Don’t try this at home. Microwaving gasoline can be hazardous. Exploding targets can cause harm or death if used…...

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Shenandoah Music Camp – Livecast from Soldotna, Alaska

Shenandoah Music Camp came up to Alaska and held a week of teaching on music. Several Anabaptist churches in the area took part, River of Life Fellowship, Sterling Harbor Mennonite Church, and participants from other areas. Sunday, March 19, at 6 PM Alaska time (or 10 PM Eastern Standard) they are holding a program, and […]

Florida Everglades Python Hunting

While in Florida we did a python hunting trip. No pythons were found, but we did manage to bag a very large iguana…. This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log in here...

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Orange Vehicle Reveal

People keep asking about an orange vehicle in the background, so I decided to talk about a certain orange vehicle today…… This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log in here...

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Parasailing Florida 2023

On the same trip to Florida that we dressed as Amish, we also took the family parasailing. It was a lot of fun! Our videographer, Chad Zimmerman, also came along…. This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log in here...

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A Moose at Fred Meyer

This moose walked right by the entrance to Fred Meyer and startled a few folks. Thankfully, nobody was stomped on.

Feb 18, 2023 Update

I discuss the weather, new things that happening in Alaska, and then Andy Stoltzfus and I blow up some soda bottles.

Target Tuesday: Thrift Store Targets

I love a bargain as much as the next person. We decided to head down to the local thrift store and see what we could find in the way of targets…. This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log in here...

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Target Tuesday: Microwave & Gasoline Part 1

Don’t try this at home, it might be unsafe: We place gasoline in a microwave, turn it on, and then set off an exploding target in front of the microwave. The results are mixed, and the experiment will clearly need to be repeated. However, you can watch our first attempts here…. This content is for...

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Target Tuesday-Double Barrel Exploding Target Test

Matt tests some exploding targets designed to be used with low velocity bullets, such as rimfires, pistols, and shotguns. But do they work? The President of the United States also shares some advice pertaining to double barreled shotguns…. This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log in here...

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