The 2A Cafe

09/07/2025

08/07/2025

I have to give my buddy Bryce a shout out for the stipple work he did on my X5. The pictures don’t do it justice, you have to feel it to believe it. He does three levels of grip and I like my grips super aggressive and he did not disappoint, as usual. He did the same for my 365XL and my M&P.

“How aggressive do you want it?”

“Make my hands bleed”.

“I got you, fam”.

First mod I do is always a call to my man Bryce. If you are in the O.C. and need grip work I highly recommend this guy. Shoot me a message and I’ll hook you up with the contact info.

04/07/2025

My grandfather was born in Forman, Arkansas. As you can probably guess he didn’t have the easiest life growing up in the U.S. at that time but what he went through made him what he was: a strong, determined and honorable man. I was raised by him until his death in 1970. He was a Navy vet from WWII and the unconfirmed story from my mother was when he joined the Navy and graduated basic his class went to war they chose by last name who got shipped off and who stayed behind. A-O went overseas, P-Z remained stateside. Only 1 sailor made it back. My grandfather’s name was Pickett. He was discharged and chose to stay in San Diego (Arkansas v. San Diego… easy choice) and worked as a civilian at 32nd Street Naval Base up until the day he died. This was the flag on his casket. He loved this country, warts and all. He honored the friends he lost by never forgetting them. He worked for this Navy out of appreciation for the opportunity this country provided him. When he died his life was infinitely better than when it started and the lives of his daughter (my mother), mine and my son’s are infinitely better, as well. It only could have happened here and I thank God for that. No matter what anyone says, we are a great country, better than we were in the past and I’m grateful to be here for the future.

Happy BDay, U.S.A.

28/06/2025

Today we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the pivotal Supreme Court decision that affirmed our constitutional and INDIVIDUAL Right to Keep and Bear Arms. NRA members will always STAND and FIGHT for the 2nd Amendment!

24/06/2025

C'mon NRA, ya gotta do better...

23/06/2025

https://www.the2acafe.com/post/when-flying-with-a-firearm-it-pays-to-keep-up-with-all-the-rules

The wife and I took a well deserved vacation to Kauai last month. As always, I travel with a firearm even if I’m not allowed to carry in that particular state. You never know what might happen if you’re staying in a resort or time share. (After our stay in Kauai and our last trip to Maui a few y...

22/06/2025

Ava Downs is your 2025 USA Shooting Women’s Trap Junior Olympic Champion!🏆🇺🇸Congrats to Olivia Krauss 🥈and Joy Chen 🥉!

20/06/2025

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Frank Brownell — a visionary leader, devoted family man, and tireless advocate for the fi****ms community.

Frank dedicated his life to growing Brownells from a family-run catalog business into a trusted name across generations of gunsmiths, shooters, and Second Amendment supporters. From his early days helping his father Bob, to leading the company through decades of innovation, expansion, and change, Frank never lost sight of what mattered most: service, integrity, and people.

Under his guidance, Brownells, Inc. became more than a supplier — it became a community. Whether it was expanding into reloading and ammo, pioneering online sales, or just insisting that every customer be treated like family, Frank’s fingerprints are on every chapter of the company’s story.

His wisdom, humility, and steady leadership will never be forgotten. He leaves behind not only a thriving business, but a legacy rooted in American values and personal connection.

Thank you, Frank — for your dedication, your vision, and your heart.

You will always be remembered.

20/06/2025

Do want.
(Man, it sucks living in California)