Friday, September 5, 2008

Why we love Breda…

by Tam September 5, 2008 View from the Porch

It’s the way she makes all the little words jump through flaming hoops and sit up and balance balls on their noses and play Ave Maria on squeaky horns. When she gets on a roll, she sure can write purty.Her speech was, in a word, brilliant. I’ll leave t…

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USPSA

by SayUncle September 5, 2008 SayUncle

Continuing coverage of the event by Paul at DRTV.

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Opposing views

by SayUncle September 5, 2008 SayUncle

Notice anything different?
They changed the pic so the gun is not pointed at you, thanks to NRA.

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Palin comparison

by SayUncle September 5, 2008 SayUncle

37 million watched her speech. 38 million tuned in for Obama’s.
Not bad for a first try.

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Who was that masked man?

by SayUncle September 5, 2008 SayUncle

Ruger 10/22 advice from an unnamed source.

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Gun porn

by SayUncle September 5, 2008 SayUncle

Firearms in slow motion.
Cake or Glock?
Wheel guns.

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Chicks and Guns

by SayUncle September 5, 2008 SayUncle

Kim has pics and a report from a new shooter.
And, as I told our reporter from France, check out Laëtitia Daguenel.

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Risky Business

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

Are gun owners more likely to kill themselves? Two doctors who think so are asking lawmakers and psychologists to take a new look at the risks of firearms.So were they gun owners or gun possessors? There’s a difference, you know, and the possessor of s…

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Quantum of Hoplophobia

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

A poster to promote the latest James Bond film that features the spy brandishing a machine-gun has come under fire from an anti-arms group.Protesters claim the marketing campaign glorifies armed violence and want the work for the new 007 film ‘Quantu…

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If at First You Don’t Succeed…

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

Dawson College report seeks tougher gun lawsI guess the citizen disarmament mandates they’ve already imposed haven’t enabled the killing of enough compliant people.

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Justice vs. “Just Us”

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

When they (police officers) shoved a gun in my face, I was thinking: ‘These guys are dangerous.’Yeah, no kidding.Mark Marchiafava makes a city pay for violating his RKBA. I love a happy ending, but hopefully this will be a beginning.Nicki has been …

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A Letter From a Daughter

by Brigid September 5, 2008 Home on the Range

I was going to post the piece I promised, and I will by tomorrow. And I also said I wasn’t going to post a political piece, to keep this blog more relaxing for all. But a letter from my daughter, visiting friends, and a discussion of the media frenzy about a political candidates unmarried 17 year old daughter changed my mind. So there is a story am going to tell. And I tell it at the urging of a

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Michael Dukes Interview with Len Savage

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

Click on title link for interview from last February.The interview with yours truly was posted yesterday, and Michael tells me he’s going to start archiving some of his favorites.I’ll probably come up with a post to list all those shows and a sidebar g…

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THIS SATURDAY – A STOUT-HEARTED CONCEALED CHOICE FOR THE LADIES

by Brigid September 5, 2008 Home on the Range

I would give all my fame for a pot of ale and safety.
–William Shakespeare, ‘King Henry V.’

This weeks Home on the Range Gun Review and weekly favorite recipe.

At the request of one of my female readers, a suggestion for a nice concealed carry for a woman new to carrying. The Smith and Wesson MP9C. You’ve seen me shoot it in past posts, now see why it’s a choice any gal (

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Rule 4 Violation?

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

First, as the NRA’s suit against the San Francisco City Housing Authority, press reports indicate that the NRA will likely dismiss the City & County of San Francisco from the lawsuit challenging a ban on the possession of firearms in San Francisc…

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Hope

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

Real hope.Not the fraudulent, manipulative kind our politicians are pushing.[Via W. W Woodward]UPDATE: The French are shocked, shocked…Fortunately, it looks like some helpful Americans have arrived to save them once again. Except for Ladd Everitt, wh…

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We’re the Only Ones Loo-sing It Enough

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

The semi-automatic Glock 17 remained on the floor of the coffee shop’s only toilet for nearly 20 minutes as Blair’s close protection officer tried to retrace her steps.It was eventually found by a horrified Starbucks employee, who called police.See, …

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Your morning LOL…

by Tam September 5, 2008 View from the Porch

And the actual text of the link at CNN.com said: Democrats say McCain too partisanRight, unlike your guy, Mr. Barack “Hands Across The Aisle” Obama.

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We’re the Only Ones Shocked, Shocked Enough

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

Former Palm Valley police officer Ramon Martinez is seeking dismissal of the federal indictment against him, alleging that an ATF special agent reneged on assurances that he would not be arrested.”I was shocked,” Martinez, 37, said in an affidavit of h…

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Forget it Jake, it’s Chi-Town

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

Nearly 125 Shot Dead In Chicago Over SummerTotal Is About Double The Death Toll In IraqSo, Bodyguarded Boss Daley…Snuffy Pfleger…How’s that citizen disarmament working out?

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This Day in History: September 5

by David Codrea September 5, 2008 The War on Guns

Jury Rights Day September 5, 2008Friday marks the 338th anniversary of when jurors refused to convict William Penn of violating England’s Conventicle Acts, despite clear evidence that he acted illegally by preaching a Quaker sermon. In refusing to conv…

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