Only One Day Left to Be Ignored

by David Codrea on January 27, 2012

in The War on Guns

I already did. Apparently, I ask too much: It’s not what I really wanted to ask him anyway.

Win a Sig 224

by SayUncle on January 27, 2012

in SayUncle

Right here.

The Magic Christian* Redux

by David Codrea on January 27, 2012

in The War on Guns

Reality is stranger than fiction. And be warned in advance–this links to something really gross. [Read] This isn’t overcoming fear–there is no test of courage here.  This debases the concept of true courage, of truly overcoming fear to do what one must, and of paying an ultimate price if one fails. Who wants fame and [...]

NYSRPA Henry Ristau Man of the Year Award Goes to Joseph P. DeBergalis, Jr.New York State Rifle and Pistol AssociationNew York –(Ammoland.com)- The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is proud to announce the creation of a new and important award for meritorious service in furthering Second Amendment Freedoms and fostering growth of the [...]

Little Johnny (or Suzy) is going to need something to carry their tactical sippy cup and Multicam pajamas in when they fast rope into day care. Thankfully, Fight and Flight Tactical has your pint sized operator covered with the Youth Utility Carry Kit (YUCK). The YUCK is a kid sized backpack that has every bit [...]

What do you mean you used real ammo? And in mini guns? Dillon Aereo min guns? And the “extras” are the real deal? This is NOT the White House approved milktoast campaign commercial. (H/T to Free North Carolina)

"Liberty and Prosperity"

by David Codrea on January 27, 2012

in The War on Guns

That’s some state motto they’ve got for themselves there in New Jersey, considering: Common hunting, target, and self-defense ammunition would be subject to ban under A588, along with BB’s, airgun pellets, and plastic airsoft pellets! Additional legislation being considered (A1013) could land gun owners in jail for refinished or damaged firearms that might be deemed [...]

Gun Rights Examiner David CodreaUSA –(Ammoland.com)- “Although San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi was a strong advocate of gun control while on the Board of Supervisors, he surrendered 3 handguns when police recently booked him on misdemeanor domestic violence charges,” KCBS reports.“Mirkarimi apparently owned them while sponsoring legislation last summer to bolster San Francisco gun control [...]

Why are anti-gun activists so violent?

by SayUncle on January 27, 2012

in SayUncle

Anti-gun San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi arrested for domestic violence, has guns taken. David notes the other ironies.

A588 would enable the Attorney General to ban handgun and rifle ammunition by executive fiat.NJ Assembly Committee To Consider Ammo Ban In The Name Of Police SafetyAssociation of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol ClubsTrenton, NJ –(Ammoland.com)- Common hunting, target, and self-defense ammunition would be subject to ban under A588, along with BB’s, airgun pellets, and [...]

A588 would enable the Attorney General to ban handgun and rifle ammunition by executive fiat.NJ Assembly Committee To Consider Ammo Ban In The Name Of Police SafetyAssociation of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol ClubsTrenton, NJ –(Ammoland.com)- Common hunting, target, and self-defense ammunition would be subject to ban under A588, along with BB’s, airgun pellets, and [...]

From the 2012 Shot Show, booth931.Spring Tac HolstersSpring Tac HolstersUSA –(Ammoland.com)- Springtac Holsters arrives on the scene with a truly commonsense approach to an age old problem.Until now, if someone wanted to conceal carry a weapon with a laser sight, or tac light attached, well, they were very limited indeed.Springtac Holster has created a holster [...]

From the 2012 Shot Show, booth931.Spring Tac HolstersSpring Tac HolstersUSA –(Ammoland.com)- Springtac Holsters arrives on the scene with a truly commonsense approach to an age old problem.Until now, if someone wanted to conceal carry a weapon with a laser sight, or tac light attached, well, they were very limited indeed.Springtac Holster has created a holster [...]

Go, Canada!

by Tam on January 27, 2012

in View from the Porch

Obama, take note: In the immortal words of that visionary military genius, General “Buck” Turgidson, “Mr. President, we must not allow a spaceborne Lego figurine gap!”Americans are going to be jittery about this, knowing that little thing is overhead, going “Beep, eh? Beep, eh?”This is the chance to capture the imagination of a generation, Mr. [...]

A Furious Headache?

by David Codrea on January 27, 2012

in The War on Guns

Goody. [Read] Although I’d have probably sent Furious Mike a remedy more appropriate to what ails him.

Pennsylvania Board Votes To Expand Bear Seasons

by AmmoLand on January 27, 2012

in AmmoLand

Pennsylvania Game CommissionHARRISBURG, PA –(Ammoland.com)- The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today proposed allowing hunters in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 1A, 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D to harvest black bears during all deer seasons from September through early-December, as well as during statewide bear seasons.If approved in April, bear hunters will be able to participate [...]

Pennsylvania Board Votes To Expand Bear Seasons

by AmmoLand on January 27, 2012

in AmmoLand

Pennsylvania Game CommissionHARRISBURG, PA –(Ammoland.com)- The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today proposed allowing hunters in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 1A, 2B, 5B, 5C and 5D to harvest black bears during all deer seasons from September through early-December, as well as during statewide bear seasons.If approved in April, bear hunters will be able to participate [...]

And while I don’t pretend to give a damn one way or another about what happens to this Mirkarimi character, who as far as I’m concerned is hoist on his own petard and not likely to have an epiphany on individual liberty even if he manages to beat the…uh…rap, his predicament points to a disconnect [...]

SF Sheriff Mirkarimi caught in gun control net he helped cast

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner on January 27, 2012

in Gun Rights Examiner

“Although San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi was a strong advocate of gun control while on the Board of Supervisors, he surrendered 3 handguns when police recently booked him on misdemeanor domestic violence charges,” KCBS reports…

SF Sheriff Mirkarimi caught in gun control net he helped cast

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner on January 27, 2012

in Gun Rights Examiner

“Although San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi was a strong advocate of gun control while on the Board of Supervisors, he surrendered 3 handguns when police recently booked him on misdemeanor domestic violence charges,” KCBS reports…

SF Sheriff Mirkarimi caught in gun control net he helped cast

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner on January 27, 2012

in Gun Rights Examiner

“Although San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi was a strong advocate of gun control while on the Board of Supervisors, he surrendered 3 handguns when police recently booked him on misdemeanor domestic violence charges,” KCBS reports…

Acceptance of guns in sitcoms

by SayUncle on January 27, 2012

in SayUncle

Watched The Big Bang Theory last night and the guy that used to be on Roseanne took his girlfriend to the shooting range. Seems she shot a lot back in her home state of Nebraska and off they went (show takes place in Cali). Then, he mishandled the gun, after joking about how video games [...]

So, while the TSA turns up the heat and hassles a known congressman, gropes your wife and children, and sporadically steals items from your bags, they seemed to have no issue at all with the hundreds/thousands of airline employees who have free and unfettered access to the tarmac and the very plane that you may [...]

Via HB1634:  Prohibiting the state, counties, towns, and cities from implementing programs of, expending money for, receiving funding from, or contracting with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. This is an example of a great legislature in action. Need a backgrounder on Agenda 21 and ICLEI? Agenda 21 For Dummies Be Aware: Public Officials [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Detroit, MI – January 27, 2012 – Rick Ector, a Michigan Gun Rights Activist is organizing a local “Starbucks Appreciation Day” on Valentines Day in support of that corporation’s published position on gun-owners patronizing their stores.The Starbucks chain recently was targeted for a national boycott by an anti-gun group – National Gun [...]

The AK-12 Russia’s Westernized AK

by Romeo Tango Bravo on January 27, 2012

in Romeo Tango Bravo

The Shooter’s Log and The Firearm Blog both have a good write-up on the new rifle from Russia’s largest firearms manufacture. The AK-12 has adopted fully ambidextrous controls along with an adjustable side folding stock. The typical dust cover is absent and has been replaced by a hinged model that offers a monolithic rail for [...]

Rand Paul Talks About TSA Detainment

by Chris on January 27, 2012

in Survival Blogs

As a follow-up to:  TSA Proves Itself Incompetent and Detains One of the Last True Americans Please notice the comments about “TSA Denying…”  Surprise, surprise.  The TSA denies…  

All that for a Jennings?

by SayUncle on January 27, 2012

in SayUncle

Murfreesboro officer faces termination for forging documents to steal a confiscated gun.

Things that seem useless

by SayUncle on January 27, 2012

in SayUncle

A less lethal 50 bmg

Why? Because it is fun!

by Miguel on January 27, 2012

in Gun Free Zone

The Pocket Cannon. I can see myself playing with this for hours. Or till I break something and SWMBO kills me.   I think I should be safe as long as I don’t use the cat for target.

Introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates is House Bill 1160 (HB1160) which “Prevents any agency, political subdivision, employee, or member of the military of Virginia from assisting an agency or the armed forces of the United States in the investigation, prosecution, or detainment of a United States citizen in violation of the Constitution of [...]

A Legend Celebrates 50th Anniversary.Remington Model 700 BDL 50th Anniversary RifleRemington Arms CompanyMadison, NC –(Ammoland.com)- In 1962, Remington Arms Company, LLC., (“Remington”) introduced a bolt- action rifle that had an immediate and major impact on the shooting world. Advertised as, “the world’s strongest bolt-action,” the Model 700 ultimately earned its reputation for delivering out-of- the-box [...]

Politifiction

by SayUncle on January 27, 2012

in SayUncle

PolitiFact is turning out to be a farce. Yet, again. And again. They can’t see life outside the tank they’re in.

I’m with Robb, I tend to gravitate toward functionality (i.e., carry guns, practical rifles, and some plinkers). But guns I want were price not an object and I was tossing all practicality out the window: 1 – GE Minigun. At six thousand rounds per minute and with only one pre-86 model that pops up for [...]

Team DPMS Member Bruce Piatt Wins Annual Houghton 2-Gun ChallengeDPMS FirearmsSt. Cloud, MN –(Ammoland.com)- DPMS Firearms, LLC is proud to announce that Bruce Piatt, a Team DPMS member since its inception in 1998, was the Tactical Division winner of the 2011 Annual Houghton 2-Gun Challenge.The match was hosted by the United States Military Combat Weapons [...]