Magpul CTR FAIL

I’m a big fan of Magpul.  They make high speed low drag quality gear.  I saw the video below posted over at the ENDO blog.  These guys look like total tool bags and the frantic cussing real enhances the viewing experience.  It is shocking to think that dude's finger got stuck in the rifle stock.

Their methods are pretty spot on and I’ve used this same method on my SKS.  The slam usually works well but for some reason the collapsible stock gave way.  I can’t say for sure this was the fault of the Magpul CTR stock; there are several other pieces that could have failed that would have caused the stock to close.  As said in the comments of the ENDO blog, it is probably best to collapse the stock first before you slam the butt of your rifle into the Earth. 

Your Hotel Room Is Not Safe

Almost all modern hotels use those fancy credit card style locks.  A quick swipe and you are back into your comfortable $59.95 Motel 6 room.  Well lo and behold those locks are not safe!  They are easily picked opened from the inside with a cool looking folding wire.  How does it work?  Well a suspicious man wearing glasses carries a long metal tool down the hallway of your hotel.  He finds his target and slides the wire under the door to pull down the handle.  Bam! Full access to clothing and sunscreen lotion from that vacationing family in room 127!  If you stuff a towel in the handle it protects you... sorta.

hat tip gizmodo