When debating gun rights, I’ve had people suggest that the NRA is some evil organization whose goal is to profit from the shooting of innocent people.  This is flatly untrue hyperbole.  As discussed below, the NRA and other such pro gun rights groups are made up of millions of law abiding citizens who have come [...]...

Shot a Wild Bunch match today, and got to shoot a *Knucklebuster* (a Winchester 1897 Shotgun, which Norico/IAC(?) is currently selling clones of) for the first time.  What a hoot.  Got to load it up for a change as opposed to the typical 2 shot max.  Also got to shoot more of my 1911, just need to get a WWI era holster, and mag pouches.  Wild B...

To everyone on the Gulf Coast, you are in my prayers. I hope we can all agree that with people lives and livelihood on the line, Gustav is not an item for political gain. ...

As of this writing, it’s looking more and more like a major hurricane will hit New Orleans for the second time in four years. I’ve already read a couple of sites speculating about the “delicious irony” of seeing a split-screen GOP convention, with hurricane-ravaged footage on one side of the screen. I’m sorry, but th...

Thanks to Robb Allen for getting some video of me shooting at the shoot house, where Todd was training us on how to use a laser to make yourself a better shooter.  One of the major weaknesses in my shooting is breathing.  Locking my knees is a silhouette habit, where you’re more concerned with a stable shooting position than you are with re...

These look like a pretty nice pair of specimens. ...

Sarah Palin's nomination seems to have eliminated any Obama bounce even before the Republican convention takes place.On the eve of the Republican convention, a new national poll suggests the race for the White House remains dead even.A CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll released Sunday night shows the Obama-Biden ticket leading the McCain-Palin ticket...

Here's a video of Todd Jarrett instructing us in the shoot house, using the Crimson Trace laser grip as a teaching guide This was what made the training so effective. Watch how quickly Todd can observe Sebastian's shooting, literally just watching the laser bounce around, and how he can determine what's going on. You'll also notice that Sebastian'...

Well, the old bench of evil turned out to be too small, too unstable, and I hated the fact that the only way I could mount the press was on the side.  I decided to go to Sam’s Club and get myself a new bench of evil, where I could mount the press the right way.   Now every time I decap and resize a piece of brass, it’s like I’m...

Story here. Had the same issue here in AZ. It'd help if drafters of legislation remembered always to include a saving clause. I.e., this legislation applies to events occuring after the effective date, or prosecutions filed after its date, or cases pending on its date, or cases or appeals pending on its date. Just say what it is, and that's it. L...

I spoke too soon. The Bat Phone did ring, but not until a great morning of shooting with the gang. Tam and Roberta were up to a trip to the ranch this weekend for guns followed by chow, when yes. . . . 5 minutes before lunch was done, it rang. They stirred and served, I rushed around gathering gear. We ate, quickly, Barkley begged for scrap...

Michael Bane demonstrates the Serbu Super Shorty on Downrange TV. Very cool! ...

Michael Dukes shares his view on Sarah Palin with David Codrea over at The War on Guns.Insights on SarahSarah is real.She is an honest genuine person. She truly cares about Alaskans and the people of her community. She dared to take on the Republican party here, and took that fight straight to the people. She's called for the resignation of the Hea...

Joe Huffman had his fancy schmancy camera with him at the Para USA / Blackwater summer camp. Being a decent SLR, he was able to get some fantastic pictures. Especially this one ...

Barack Obama is an ardently anti-gun politician, and voted to allow the prosecution of citizens who defended themselves with guns in their own homes.  Given that fact, it is interesting how recent news events show Obama takes his own security very seriously, at the expense of his neighbors and ordinary citizens: Obama’s Security Concerns App...

48 hours later and I’m still fairly squeeing with glee. I may actually get to vote for a candidate instead of against one. This feels weird… The idea that we can vote FOR a candidate instead of AGAINST one seems fairly prevalent. I am definitely excited about Sarah Palin, and about the ticket. McCain made a bold move, and I thin...

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The analysis can be found here:While sunspots are often cited as the main proxy indicator of solar activity, there is another indicator which I view as equally (if not more) important. The Average Planetary Magnetic index (Ap), the strength of which ties into Svensmark’s cosmic ray theory modulating Earth’s cloud cover. A weaker Ap would mean l...

Those interested can hear the interview here. It was very nice of Mark to have me on the show to talk about what I knew about Obama....

Chris Cox seems happy! ...

… wife, mother, governor, Viking? Hat tip to Papa Delta Bravo ...

..that says the "Banquet headliner" will be Bob Barr.I do hope someone will ask him a pertinent question or two.And I did say I'd probably get back to addressing this.I've looked at it and don't really see what changes the core facts that:*Barr supported a far-reaching federal infringement on RKBA, and*He has avoided directly explaining himself to ...

A Scottsdale police dog was shot and killed by his handler on Friday. Police say they think the death was accidental...Striker was on a leash, and while conducting the search, Coffee shot Striker, police said. Details were not available.No intruder was found.I wonder if all applicable considerations that would apply to non-"Only Ones" will be...uh....

… will defend us from the Cylon menace? ...

In addition to cooing over photos of the Obama daughters and Obama with the Kennedys, Cuomo highlighted photos of women looking adoringly at Obama: "And now, of course, the insight you're able to capture out on the trail. You say, it's so much like a religious experience for people as they meet him. Let's see the view that you get. Look at them wit...

The mayor, his police chief and numerous other city officials have denied that any such party took place. The city’s chief prosecutor dismissed the claims as “urban legend”. Yet since Yatooma took up the case last autumn, several police officers have come forward to claim that they were intimidated into silence about parties they knew to have...

At the hearing, Hammer disputed news reports that Grainger suffers from schizophrenia and should not have been issued the concealed pistol license he carried. Despite earlier statements to the contrary, prosecutors did not offer any evidence Friday that Grainger suffers from the mental illness."He has never had any schizophrenia," Hammer said. "He ...

Michael Dukes shares his:Let me say right up front that my opinion here will be biased because Sarah is a friend. I met her for the first time about six years ago when she was running for Lt. Governor of Alaska. She's been on my radio show many times and with the help of listeners here in our home town she was elected to office by anoverwhelming ma...

I am also directed by the Committee to request answers to the following queries, viz:Whether the Committees have power to call out the Minute Companies whenever they think proper?Whether we are authorized to engage the Minute-Men any and what pay, when in actual service?Whether the Committee can be supplied with a small sum, to answer contingent ch...

John Noble was handing out gun rights flyers near a Barack Jesus 2.0 Obama rally. He was also, quite legally open carrying his Glock pistol. Guess who got arrested for it? Is he remorseful for what he did? Asked if it was wise to carry a gun near the Obama event, Noble said: "His rights don't trump mine." Amen brother, amen. What bothers me is tha...

Will you look at this?48 hours later and I'm still fairly squeeing with glee. I may actually get to vote for a candidate instead of against one. This feels weird... :D(Found in comments at The Munchkin Wrangler.)BONUS!: Sarah Palin pick retroactively makes the theme of #DNC08 “Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead” (H/T to Random Nuclear St...

...and too much is just enough.How best to follow a great day at the range? Why, with another one......

A veterans' issue in the UK: It said that around 24,000 veterans are either in jail, on parole or serving community punishment orders after having been convicted of crimes. They make up around nine per cent of the prison population.That's a not-insignificant percentage, no matter how you slice it. I wonder what the root causes are? Contrary t...

The UK Daily Mail has this story:‘Cellphones don’t work out there, so we would have missed all the fun, but when we got near the cabin, the creek was swollen from heavy rain. We couldn’t get through, so we turned around and headed home.‘Around 4am, Sarah’s husband Todd called and said, “Turn the radio on.”‘I was half-asleep and said...

Foxnews has this story:MEXICO CITY — Hundreds of thousands of frustrated Mexicans, many carrying pictures of kidnapped loved ones, marched across the country Saturday to demand government action against a relentless tide of killings, abductions and shootouts.The mass candlelight protests were a challenge to the government of President Felipe Cal...

As reported, a man who ran an illegal arms factory converting replica submachine guns into lethal weapons was today sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 11 years. I’m glad to see the British police have stopped a man who was intentionally helping equip gangs with automatic weapons, but this also shows [...]...

If a Republican were recorded saying that "everything is cool" about a hurricane hitting New Orleans, he would get in a lot of trouble....

Looking at cnn.com earlier, first screen has 3 mentions of Sarah Palin, one of Barack Obama. And that one was about an ad he was running about Sarah Palin. Remember, this is 2 days after his speech accepting the nomination of the Democrat party. McCain and Palin have managing to be the most talked about thing in the presidential race, right after ...

… I’m a sucker for hot Alaska governors who shoot AR-15s.  I just donated 100 bucks to McCain/Palin ‘08.  Regardless of how I feel about McCain himself, he’s elevated some very good folks to the national stage, and put them in positions where they’ll be leaders in the Republican Party.  Even if his campaign is desta...

On Thursday I asked if anyone could Recognise This Pistol?Well someone has and that piece of American history is on it's way home.From the Star Telegram:By Chris VaughnMystery of dark-haired beauty in photo in pistol grip solvedMorris, 62, can hardly believe that he opened his morning Star-Telegram and saw his father’s service weapon and his moth...

...about the Mixmaster?...

The batphone has not rung. So. . . . . . Range time set with Tam and Roberta X. Between the three of us, we have all the required female stuff in our bags. . . eye and ear protection, .45 acp and .223. A girl needs to be prepared. . . . Only thing missing is Breda. . . . .next time....

Someone Else's Guns:3" Model 13 shooting .38 Spl +P: 6 rds.Flat-latch Model 36 shooting .38 Spl wadcutters: 10 rds.6.5" Model 629 shooting .44 Spl LSWC: 12 rds.My Guns:2" flat-latch Model 34: ~60rds of .22LR'66 Colt Gov't Model: 224 rds assorted .45ACP (ball, SWC, 200gr GDHP)As above, with Ceiner conversion kit: A lot. I mean, probably 400 rounds o...

$7 Million in donations. It’s like the base is energized or something. And QOTD from Tam via email: I’m surprised you didn’t go for the more obvious one: “Maverick & Cougar: Vote Top Gun ‘08″ Ya know the really cool thing about not being a liberal nor a Democrat? It’s the fact that joke is funny and we...

Six years ago, I started this blog. I almost forgot it was the anniversary. I usually number crunch the anniversaries but just ain’t feeling it this year. One year ago, I joined NRA. You’d think they’d send me a notice to renew. You’d have been wrong. I still outsmarted them and re-upped for a few years. Update: ok, some n...

The Legacy of Liars By Dr. Paul Gallant & Dr. Joanne Eisen Last July, just a scant two months before the September 11 terrorist attacks, Americans witnessed an attempt by the United Nations to curb small arms possession by civilians around the world via its "Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspect...

CNN: “Dems say Palin could be a ‘disaster’,” Translation: Disaster for Dems - John Lott ...

This is very disturbing. Apparently, guns are not illegal enough in jolly 'ol England The variety of weapons on offer in Britain is extensive and includes machine guns and shotguns, as well as pistols and converted replicas. A source close to the trade in illegal weapons contacted by the Guardian listed a menu of firearms that are available on the...

Baltimore, MarylandFrom WJZ of August 30, 2008Police:Garage owner fatally shoots would-be robberBaltimore police say the owner of an auto repair shop fatally shot a man trying to rob his business.It happened around 6:30 p.m. Friday at Joe's Garage in northwest Baltimore.Police spokesman Sterling Clifford says this was the second time that owner Jos...

Miami Lakes, FloridaFrom NBC6 of August 25, 2008Police: Woman Shoots At Men Trying To Break Into CarMiami-Dade police said a woman opened fire on three men who were trying to break into a car in Miami Lakes early Thursday.The three men were trying to break into a car outside a home near Northwest 57th Avenue north of the Palmetto Expressway at abou...