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About Gabe the Shootist

I am retired from public service, a trained gunsmith, pump mechanic, an old pipeliner, passable electrician, carpenter, truck driver, amateur blacksmith, proof reader, experienced hunter, shooter, reloader, avid canoeist, Renaissance man, jack of all trades, all around good guy (with the caveat: I won't be insulted, lied to or laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them.).

A CPAP Machine for Historical Re-enactment

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

I made this flat bottomed portmanteau to carry my CPAP machine and batteries.  I have found this set-up works fairly well for me for trekking and events. I use my CPAP machine without the humidifier.  If I’m over 8,000 feet … Continue reading →

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A Possibles Bag

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

Recently I made a possibles bag along the lines suggested by Rex Allen Norman. It is a canvas bag with a piece of rope.  The rope can be used to tie three sticks together as a tripod for cooking. Included … Continue reading →

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My Camp Kitchen

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

I recently made this portmanteau and have turned it into my new camp kitchen.  It includes most of what I need for cooking at camps and events. My kitchen includes a Hudson’s Bay kettle with frying pan cover, a pint … Continue reading →

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Portmanteau

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

The Portmanteau is a leather case or piece of luggage that has been in use for many, many years.  I made three of these from a piece of 8-9 oz veg (Oak) tanned leather.  I will use them primarily for … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Targets

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

Recently, I made a couple of targets for the Kit Carson Mountain Men.  One is a hanging swinger and the other is a falling target with a reset arm that is pulled with a rope.

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Gage d’ Amour

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

I made a new Gage d’ Amour for my pipe and tobacco.  I used some scraps of brain tanned leather and sewed it with a cotton thread.  I am going to leave it plain for now and may add some … Continue reading →

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A Gift From Robert Campbell

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

I recently received a new rifle from Robert Campbell as a token of appreciation for saving his life.  You see, back in the spring of 1829, I lost mine while rescuing him from the Blackfeet.  We were at a place … Continue reading →

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A Tough Target

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

At the Western Territorials in Kansas they presented a couple of tough targets: I have recreated the targets from the feathers I shot.  Distance was about 15 yards.  Cut the two feathers where they cross and cut the single feather … Continue reading →

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Solo Camp

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

Requirement #3 states “Must have spent an accumulative time of two or more weeks in the wilderness under primitive conditions in the company of no more than one other member. Each stay must be at least three full days and … Continue reading →

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AMM Western Territorials 2012

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

Recently I spent a week at the AMM Western Territorials near Canton, KS.  I had a great time meeting new brothers, shooting, camping, cooking, learning and butchering a buffalo.    We had colleges in horse packing, sign language, trekking gear for … Continue reading →

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