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Where's Fr. Frog?
Well it seems that the humorless people at the Henson Company took offense that Fr. Frog's formal portrait  that used
 to be here bore a resemblance to their Kermit the Frog wearing a clerical collar.  They sent  me a letter
telling  me to remove the picture.  Fr. Frog has moved into the background so no one can
say he resembles anyone else until a non-offensive picture can be found. 
  However, if you are a clever person you just might be able to make him hop out for a brief appearance to say "Hi!"

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

"The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." -- Thomas Jefferson

"Information is more dangerous than cannon to a society ruled by lies." - James M Dakin

"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the
chance to work hard at work worth doing." -- Theodore Roosevelt

"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much
liberty than those attending too small a degree of it." -- Thomas Jefferson

"How strangely will the tools of a tyrant pervert the plain
meaning of words!" -- Samuel Adams, to John Pitts, 1776

“When one teaches, two learn.” -- Robert A. Heinlein

"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclination, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." -- John Adams (1770)

"It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war." -- Old samurai saying

Hi ho! Welcome to Fr. Frog's Pad, and to the official Jeff Cooper archive, Steyr Scout Rifle, and Savage Scout Rifle pages. If you're of a conservative/traditional leaning browse around, and enjoy.  If you are of the persuasion (some would call it a perversion) that believes that only the government knows what is best for its citizens, and that those who refuse to work should be able to live off of the efforts of others, these pages may have thoughts and ideas that upset you.

Fr. Frog assumes that as you browse his pages that your pistol is in reach. If not, you must have been asleep during the "Wednesday Lecture" on mind set, and missed the whole point of API-250. BAD! BAD! BAD! You have to buy me a case of beer! (I love Grolsch regular or dark, Negra Modelo, or Guinness. I'm also partial to good single malt Irish Whiskey if you've been really bad.  Dark chocolate will also be accepted as penance.) 

Fr. ("Father") Frog? How the heck did I come by that name? Well, to make a long and boring story a short and boring story, I used to do a pretty mean imitation of Mr. Kermit The Frog, I like the outdoors, I get "hopping" mad at socialists, bleeding-heart liberalism* and abject stupidity (the same things?), I like the color green, and I was very active in, as well as being a Verger in the Episcopal Church for many years, and am now a Deacon in the Lutheran Church (MS).  I'm also a retired hospital chaplain--hence the affectionate "father" (Fr.) title. (Surprisingly, I don't like humidity though--thus my metamorphosis into a desert frog.) I also have another alias which you'll find if you browse around.

My wife Frogette (who also goes by the nickname of Sunpuddle), and I, reside in the low humidity and clean air of the beautiful state of Arizona where we are enjoying the companionship of many good friends--old and new--throughout the state, and two furpeople, Cooper and Joy who we serve as administrative assistants.  

As a Renaissance Amphibian I have many and varied interests. Scroll down the lists below and visit some of my special areas by clicking on the underlined links. Additional links may be added as time permits.  I frequently post updates, new information, and corrections, so check back often to see what's new, and please

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>>>> let me know what page they are on, and what and where they are so I can fix them. <<<<

The contents of this site are copyrighted.  However, if you would like to either link to a page on my site, or use text from my site,
 I have no problem with it IF you do the following.

• For links to pages:  Please email me and let me know that you are doing so, and the URL of your site.  I like to know where hits are coming from.  That's the only reason for asking.
• For use of text and pictures:   Please email me and let me know that you would like to do so.  I normally give permission as long as you don't change the content, and the following cite is prominently displayed on the page. " This material was originally published and copyrighted by John Schaefer, www.frfrogspad.com, and is used here with permission."  For more information on citing my works click here.  If you use them without permission, I won't say that anything bad will happen to you, but I would caution you not to go outside if there is thunder and lightning.

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Be of stout heart and good cheer,

Fr. Frog
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(The Cross of St. George)

The king was told that the enemy was coming but he had plenty of time to prepare. He denied it. Much later he was told the enemy is closer and they still had time to arm themselves, but he said he didn't believe it. The enemy overran his castle and killed him. His final words were, "I didn't think they were serious."  

"If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be
in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." -- James Madison

Fr. Frog's Personal Pages

The Scout Rifle Pages

Fr. Frog's Shooting Pages

Click for Gage Assemblies for PressureTrace™ I am the sole source for assembled PressureTrace™ gages.
Firearms Research, Information Services, and Author Assistance  Click this link if you are interested in locating old American Rifleman articles. Now available, a complete index of the American Rifleman from 1940 - 2023 I also offer topical collections on CD  from The American Rifleman covering from 1945 to 2002  for the M1, M14, M16, M1911, M1903 Rifle, M1 Carbine, Ballistics/Forensics, and CDs of AR-15/M16 Manuals and information, and US Small Arms TMs.   If  you  are a writer and are looking for technical assistance for  firearms related  material in your  books, or If you are an individual or a researcher and need assistance with your quest for information,  I can help.
Ballistics (Internal, External, and Terminal) A short treatise on the subject	A International Glossary of Small Arms Terms German, French, Italian, & Spanish
Small Arms Terminology Reference So you can call things by their right name.	Homemade Cleaners and Lubricants Alternatives to the high priced spreads
Miscellaneous Questions and Answers  Check these out!  You may find the answer you've been looking for!  Lots of new stuff!   232 questions & answers covering 9 areas of shooting.  2024-01-15	Testing Your Shooting skills   So you  think you're a "hot" shot?  Does one of your friends brag what a great shot he is?  Try some of these simple tests and get out the humble pie.
An Investigation of Bore Cleaners Cutting through the hype	Thoughts on the Shotgun Using the common tool
Thoughts on the Power of the Rifle How much gun is enough	The Modern Techniques of Shooting Doing it right
Thoughts on Firearms Safety It's between the ears	Developing an Accurate Load The easy way
Fr. Frog Recommends Looking for some good vendors and customer service for your shooting needs?  Now with a page of non-shooting related companies.	The "Gospel" of John (Browning) A semi- humorous look at what's wrong with today's pistols.
Patron Saints of Shottists Information on saints of interest to shooters	Course Layout Aid for Visio™ Users A tool for designing courses of fire
Protecting Our Children  Some thoughts on firearms in schools	Gun Manners - Some thoughts on being a gentleman or lady shottist.
The Gunsite Color Code The original word on this mindset tool	The Dumbing Down of the American Shooter What's wrong in the shooting sports
THAT Song If you are a Gunsite "family" member this should bring back sleepless nights.	Thoughts on Range Estimation The truth about just how far away that target is.
Some Practice Drills to Keep You Sharp You won't rise to the occasion, you'll default to your level of training.	Some Thoughts on the Manipulation of the Bolt Action Rifle A discussion of the proper use of the bolt action rifle.
The World's Biggest Army Something for those who would try and take our freedoms to ponder.	The Gunsite Code of Offenses  The "codes" we all feared in the early days of API / Gunsite.
H&R "LEATHERNECK" Takedown Information If you've been searching, here it is.	Ballistics Gelatin  Info on sources and proper preparation for wound ballistics testing
The 6.8 x 43 (6.8 SPC) Cartridge The successor to the 5.56?	Ballistic Coefficient Tables Commercial and military ballistic coefficient tables from numerous manufacturers.  G7 updated 2012-04-18
Living With the AR Platform Rifle System Some thoughts and suggestions for getting the most from your AR/M16 from a variety of sources, as well as some interesting information.  If you own an AR you should read this.	Living With a Chronograph Tips, tricks, and trouble shooting for chronograph owners of all brands.
Zeroing Strategies for the AR Platform Thoughts on the best zero to use.	Living With PressureTrace  Tips, tricks, and trouble shooting for PressureTrace owners.
"Slam Fires" An investigation of slam fires and the AR platform (but applicable to other arms).  If you reload for the AR read this.	Dangerous Places States to avoid staying in or traveling through if you are a gun owner or display "gun friendly" stickers and patches.
Living With .22 RF Conversion Units Some info on keeping these handy training devices  working	Goodies For Reloaders Some of Fr. Frogs recommended accessories that will make life easier, but that won't break your bank account.
Living With a Powder Scale Tips, tricks, and trouble shooting for digital and balance beam powder scales	Some Thoughts on Being Armed Being a responsible armed citizen.
The Health Benefits of Shooting Shooting your way to better health.	The.300 Blackout The newest thing for your AR.
Living With The Mossberg 930SPX The sleeper of the tactical shotgun world. Lots of good info here including stock shortening directions

THE JEFF COOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION A tax exempt foundation providing scholarships for firearms training in the Cooper tradition, and  preserving his writings and his personal collections for posterity.
The Jeff Cooper Page  One of the greatest shottists and teachers of the 20th century (May 10, 1920 - Sep 25, 2006)	The Jeff Cooper Bibliography Project   A complete listing of all his writings.
Jeff Cooper Books A complete listing of his books.	The Gunsite Alumni E-mail Group For students of API / Gunsite
Eulogies For Jeff Cooper Some comments on his passing from many of his friends

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There is absolutely nothing offensive to any normal member of humanity who believes in freedom, self reliance, or The Creator, nor to any so-called minority group, anywhere on this web site. However, should you for some reason (maybe you're a bleeding heart liberal* who accidentally came across this site) be offended by the thoughts, data, and information herein contained, that's just too bad!  Grow up and don't bother writing your congressional representatives, crying to your shrink, or writing me hate mail.  Put on your "big-girl" panties and ADJUST!

* The term "liberal" is quite misused these days. In actuality, "liberal" means standing for fewer restrictions and more individual freedoms.  Unfortunately, as used today, it stands for those  who despise liberty and freedom.  They are pathological control freaks that want to obliterate the mere suggestion of any thought that would undermine their bloated and unwarranted sense of self-worth, who want to have the government control all aspects of its citizen's lives and thoughts, to provide everything for them under the guise of "protecting" them from all harm or "hardship.  They want to distribute  the earnings of those who work hard to to get ahead to those who are too lazy to better themselves"--more properly called socialism than liberalism. The "bleeding hearts" I talk about are those who moan and groan when anyone suggests that people show some self-responsibility for their own actions and care, or a little self-reliance, and who also seem to fear those who do try to take control of their own lives and carry their own weight.

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