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  • The Right To Keep And Bear Arms Extends Far Beyond Th...
    Learn About Guns on August 26th, 2008
    Due to my profession, I tend to focus on the right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States constitution. However it is important to note that the right to keep and bear arms for self defense was a preexisting right that is guaranteed by the Second [...]...
  • Should Christians own guns? What Would Jesus Say?
    Sensibly Progressive on August 26th, 2008
    While wandering the maze of booths hawking guns and other eclectic items at a gun show recently a thought occurred to me: What would Jesus do? Would Jesus be happy I was there? Would Jesus want me to join an anti-gun crusade? Would Jesus direct me to buy a Glock for self defense, or kick those tables over and preach non-violence? Would he distingui...
  • Learn To Shoot It’s Good For You
    Gun Values Board on August 26th, 2008
     I’ve always thought that if more people would learn to shoot and use a gun before they set their minds against guns in general or as something they can use it would make a big chance. Apparently I’m not the only one and unlike me there are people that are willing to actually do something to help people familiarize themselves w...
  • What Defines a “1911” Pistol?
    Front Site Press on August 26th, 2008
    The classic definition is this: “In its final form, the M1911 was a locked-breech, single-action semi-automatic pistol. It was chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and had a magazine capacity of seven rounds. Its weight unloaded was 39 ounces; overall length was 8.25"; the height was 5.25". Sights were fixed, although the rear sight was ...
  • Are God and Religion still relative today? Of course ...
    Sensibly Progressive on August 26th, 2008
    God is not only relevant today, but so crucial that if there was no God we’d have to invent one. Not only for our daily lives, but for our posterity and the very future of the human race.It is civilization that separates us from the animals and a civilization can’t exist without morality. And there is no morality without a moral authority. Non-...
  • SW Gun Skills Challenge is a HUGE success!
    Buckeye Firearms Assoc. on August 26th, 2008
    A special thanks goes out to all the ROs and other volunteers! As a Father, I know that this was one of those memories my sons will remember for a lifetime. Thank you for all the hard work you put into Buckeye Firearms Association, on behalf of the Gun Owners of Ohio. Since everyone had came to shoot, the event then moved right into live-fire ...
  • A strong case for why Sarbanes-Oxley should be found ...
    John Lott on August 26th, 2008
    Sarbanes-Oxley was found constitutional by a 2-to-1 decision in the DC Appeals Court. Hopefully the Supreme Court will take the case. The NY Sun has an excellent article on the Appeals Court decision here.The question posed by the case, Free Enterprise Fund and Beckstead and Watts, LLP v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board et al., had noth...
  • Scotusblog.com - “The bill for Heller: $3.5 mil...
    Buckeye Firearms Assoc. on August 26th, 2008
    By Lyle Denniston Scotusblog.com Lawyers who won the historic Second Amendment gun rights case in the Supreme Court — District of Columbia v. Heller (07-290) — on Monday asked a federal judge to award them more than $3.5 million for attorneys’ fees, plus $13,215.30 for expenses and court costs. In a motion and memorandum filed with U.S. Dist...
  • This is too funny: Study finds eating eggs cuts Chole...
    John Lott on August 26th, 2008
    From Fox News: Researchers from Surrey University in England have found that eating two eggs a day could help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol levels, London’s Daily Mail reported Tuesday.Medical experts have long thought that by eating large amounts of cholesterol-rich foods such as eggs, a person could easily increase their cholestero...
  • Getting Caught Up
    A Keyboard and a .45 on August 26th, 2008
    I'm getting caught up on my blog reading, a lot of good stuff has been posted while I was at "camp".Fits commented on a "Florida neighborhood preparing to take up arms in crime-plagued area and become a "locked and loaded" community..." Steve leads us to a Girls of the IDF photo essay, and an old Maxim Silencer brochure.The LawDog tells the story o...
  • Robbers Driven Off In West Hempstead, NY
    Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog on August 26th, 2008
    West Hempstead, NYFrom the August 26, 2008 Newsday:Two assailants picked on the wrong guy when they confronted a man exiting his car in his driveway in West Hempstead on Monday night, police said.The 35-year-old homeowner, who owns a check-cashing business in the city, was armed -- carrying his licensed Glock 9-mm pistol.When one of the assailants ...
  • Burglars Take Into Custody in Fawn Lake Township
    Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog on August 26th, 2008
    Fawn Lake Township, MinnesotaFrom the August 12, 2008 Long Prairie [Minnesota] Leader:...
  • Quote of the Day - Fish Food Edition
    Firearms and Freedom on August 26th, 2008
    “Feed a man a fish, you’ve fed him for a day; feed a man to the fish and he’s not gonna bother you ever again.”  - Roberta X Why didn’t I think of that? That would have saved me so much time over the years… ...
  • Well, someone is getting ready for their next church ...
    Sharp as a Marble on August 26th, 2008
    Remember folks, don't get pissed about the butter at an LDS outing ...
  • Quote of the day
    SayUncle on August 26th, 2008
    On the power of positive thinking: Those who believe in and hope for success often find themselves getting their asses kicked by people that actually work hard. Don Gwinn (paraphrased) at the ParaUSA event. ...
  • The Para USA event as seen by a non-invitee
    Sharp as a Marble on August 26th, 2008
    Greg talks about how he views Para USA's outreach to bloggers There is clearly a need to make your company stand out in a field of glitzy advertising. Innovation isn't enough to sell a product, and traditional PR thinking does not include embracing the "New Media". Early adopters of a new medium are the real risk-takers, especially when it can mea...
  • Bluenosers
    Snowflakes in Hell on August 26th, 2008
    Blue dog Democrats should know better than to cuddle up to Obama on guns.  Brian Schweitzer, Governor of Montana, is one of those Democrats who should know better, but he doesn’t. ...
  • Geography Challenged
    Snowflakes in Hell on August 26th, 2008
    Most Americans aren’t very good at geography, but I would expect that when you’re Governor of Virginia, you’d know which states Virginia does and doesn’t border. ...
  • In 1 Day, 5 People Shot In A Single Chicago Neighborh...
    Learn About Guns on August 26th, 2008
    As reported, 5 people were shot in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood during a 24 hour period. All were shot with handguns, despite Chicago’s decades long, ineffective, and likely unconstitutional handgun ban. A 25-year-old man was shot twice, once in the neck and once in the left shoulder. A 23-year-old woman was shot once in the [.....
  • Gun Nut Radio
    Snowflakes in Hell on August 26th, 2008
    I will be appearing on Bonnie and Caleb’s show tonight to talk about the ParaUSA Blackwater experience.  Tune in at 11:00PM, or you can download the show tomorrow. ...
  • Texas: Tattoo Parlor Owner Shoots, Kills Intruder
    Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog on August 26th, 2008
    San Antonio, TexasFrom KSAT of August 25, 2008Tattoo Parlor Owner Shoots, Kills IntruderThe owner of a tattoo parlor shot and killed an intruder at the business on near north side early Tuesday.Police said the incident began as a disturbance at Perfection Tattoo in the 3500 block of Blanco Road at 2:30 a.m.The business owner told police the man dro...
  • Collecting History
    Armed Canadian on August 26th, 2008
    It's rare that I will promote a company's offering out of the blue, but in this case I took advantage of it and I think you should too. AIM Surplus is running a deal right now on Mosin-Nagant M1891/30 rifles with full accessories for $69.95 each.I ordered one from AIM because I was looking for a sling and a bayonet for one of my Mosins. A little ...
  • Para USA TAC S LDA
    Gun Pundit on August 26th, 2008
    Say Uncle comments on the pistol used at the big Blackwater event....
  • Vanderboegh: Reverberations and Synergies
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    Another installment of "Absolved"......
  • Great Idea With a Bad Packaging
    Snowflakes in Hell on August 26th, 2008
    I was very interested to read Breda’s coverage of her Appleseed experience here, here and here.  Bitter and I have collectively introduced quite a number of people into the shooting world, so I think have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn’t.  The good thing about Appleseed is that they are trying to recruit people into s...
  • Just a Matter of Incentive
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    Security is being heightened along the southern U.S. border because of a threat that warring Mexican cartels may send hit men into the United States, authorities said Monday.With firearms they bought at US gun shows, no doubt.Hey, isn't it interesting how resources can be allocated when the feds want to?...
  • A Credible Threat
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    Authorities are investigating whether a man arrested with rifles, ammunition and drugs in his truck made statements threatening Barack Obama, but emphasize he never posed a "credible threat" to the candidate or the Democratic National Convention.Of course it was. Not to The Lightworker, to us.Those who make up their minds from sound bites now have ...
  • I have not been watching the Democrat convention
    SayUncle on August 26th, 2008
    For the same reason I won’t watch the Republican one: Same shit, different four years*. But Dr. Helen has: I have been watching the Democratic convention and laughing my ass off, frankly at some of the hilarity. Sounds painful. Meanwhile, R. Neal from Knoxviews is live at the scene covering all the HopeCangetm! Reports of riots. I hear that&#...
  • We’re the Only Ones Domesticated Enough
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    The Putnam Sheriff's Department's domestic violence officer was arrested Friday night on a charge of domestic assault.Good grief. Can it get more ironic?So does this mean she'll be the "Only One" not voting for Bob Barr?[Via Carl S]...
  • One Thing You Can’t Hide…
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    The database used to produce the government's terror watch lists is "crippled by technical flaws," according to the chairman of a House technology oversight subcommittee—and the system designed to replace it may be even worse. That may explain why the gunbashers want to use it to deny gun purchases...Mr. Lennon? Your cue...[Via John Hardin]...
  • Not Exactly Pen Pals
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    Kent McManigal and NRA trade letters....
  • “Change”
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    Oh, sorry--wrong democrat......
  • Appleseeding
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    Breda tells us what it's like.And Part 2 is up....
  • Plot to Assassinate Obama?
    Snowflakes in Hell on August 26th, 2008
    After they arrested a hunter, color me skeptical on this story: One of the suspects told authorities they were “going to shoot Obama from a high vantage point using a … rifle … sighted at 750 yards,” according to the KUSA report. The station said police found two high-powered, scoped rifles in the car along with camouflage clothing, walkie-...
  • Six of One…
    The War on Guns on August 26th, 2008
    ...half-a-dozen of another.?...