Catskill, New YorkFrom WCAX of April 1, 2009Man jailed with a gunshot wound after harassing ex-wifeA 47-year-old man is in the Greene County jail with a gunshot wound after State Police say he showed up drunk at his estranged wife's home and harassed her and her sister.Troopers got a call around 5:30 Monday evening from a 49-year-old woman who said...

Akron, OhioFrom the Akron Beacon Journal of April 1, 2009Pizza shop owner describes robbery, shooting John Hayes wants only to sell pizzas, not shoot robbers.But the day after his West Akron pizza parlor was held up and he shot and killed the shotgun-armed robber, Hayes remains concerned about his business, his life and the health of his six worker...

Orlando, FloridaFrom the Orlando Sentinel of April 1, 2009Orange Blossom Trail pharmacist kills armed robberA pharmacist shot an armed robber dead Tuesday at a drugstore off South Orange Blossom Trail, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.It was at least the fourth time this year that a robber was killed at a Central Florida business and was the...

Grand Rapids, MichiganFrom Grand Rapids News of March 31, 2009Man who assisted wounded store owner says he knows the suspect in Leonard Short Stop robberyWhen Amos Bell spotted the owner of the Leonard Short Stop chasing a masked gunman Tuesday morning, he didn't hesitate to help.He got out of the car he was riding in, and gave chase."(The owner) w...

As reported, an 18 year old criminal who had already accumulated a lengthy police record entered a Miami Burger King, wearing a ski mask and black gloves.  He then threatened the lives of the employees behind the counter with a handgun, while demanding money.  A citizens with a concealed carry permit drew his pistol, and [...]...

Weatherford, TexasFrom the Weatherford Democrat of March XX, 2009Shotgun blast deters robbersAuthorities arrested Jose Manuel Salas, 33, and Javier Harvey Ortiz, 44, Saturday in connection with an early morning robbery along Azle Highway.Reports indicate a homeowner operating a business from the same location called for help at approximately 1:30 a...

Bill Haslam, Mayor of Knoxville, TN, soon to be candidate for Governor, and owner of the Pilot line of gas stations, has left Bloomberg’s Mayor’s Against Illegal Guns group.  Does this mean the boycott is over?  Haslam I think is the first one of Bloomberg’s Mayors for a while to leave by resigning, rather than by indictment. ...

"The guy came in to rob the place and it didn't work out," the worker said. The Akron Beacon-Journal is reporting that a man who was allegedly attempting to rob a West Akron pizza shop Tuesday night was shot by an employee, and died later at the hospital. From the story: The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office this morning identified the man a...

By Gerard Valentino Barack Obama's recent video message to Iran is widely seen as an attempt to create a dialogue between the two countries. Meanwhile, on the domestic front, he has all but shut down one of the most successful law enforcement programs in the country by putting up insurmountable administrative roadblocks to allowing Federal Flight ...

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Just remember that Obama isn't going to actually going to be running the company, he is just going to name the people who will be running the company.The Obama administration will play a key role in reshaping General Motors' board of directors over the next six months, potentially giving it even greater control in the management of the storied Amer...

Spartanburg, South CarolinaFrom March 31, 2009 GoUpState.com:Deon Shippy and his girlfriend, Casey McKinney, decided to take full advantage of their day off by catching a few extra winks Monday morning.But their peaceful slumber was shattered shortly after 10 a.m. when an armed gunman forced his way into their duplex at 4 Twin Woods Drive near Conv...

Have you ever wondered how decisions are really made in the government?Well, wonder no more!I have a sneaking suspicion that's no joke.Thanks to Matt for bringing this to my attention....

I'd like to invite my readers to check out the banner on my sidebar for Outdoor Bloggers Summit. A group of people that not only love the outdoors, but are learned, capable writers. People able to draw you into the wealth of their experience, be it hawking or hunting, stalking a wild boar or being a true conservator of their land. Read and join m...

but remember, stalking a librarian who is a very good shot is a really stupid thing to do. Just sayin’. - Breda ...

Bruce made the same mistake I did.  When I first read about Obama giving Queen Elizabeth II an iPod, I thought it was a funny April Fools Joke.  Wrong.  Now I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.  Sounds like it was a video iPod, at least. I’m wondering if they came up with this regal gift idea after Obama’s staff rejected what...

Fox News has this:The Department of Homeland Security freed 27 illegal immigrants arrested during a workplace raid in February and offered them legal work permits, signaling a major departure from the immigration enforcement policy of the Bush administration.The Feb. 24 raid of an auto parts plant in Bellingham, Wash., netted 28 illegal immigrants....

50/100 Cal Winchester 1886 Take-Down Lever Action Rifle The Only Factory Documented 50/100 Caliber Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Take-Down Lever Action Rifle with R.L. Wilson and George Madis Letters of Authenticity Rock Island’s fantastic Spring Premiere Auction to be held April 25th, 26th and 27th 2009 Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand...

I promise I’m not going to turn this blog into “all GOA criticism all the time,” but I think it’s important to point out to folks in our community just what charlatans they are.  GOA is correct to raise alarm bells over the Federal Lands Bill, but then you see stuff like this, from their e-mail alert dated today: The final ...

Protect Your Broadheads – Get The New Rage Cage! Superior, Wisconsin — -(AmmoLand.com)- The Rage, the broadhead that has revolutionized mechanical broadhead technology, now offers a specially designed case to protect both the 2-blade and the 3-blade broadheads. The Rage Cage perfectly holds six Rage broadheads. It has custom foam that is s...

xOK. . it's the first. :-)Italian Braised Veal Shanks with Pancetta and Herbs (otherwise known as Osso Bucca). If you were hoping for tofu you are out of luck....

Champion Traps And Targets Expands Duraseal Spinner Targets ONALASKA, Wis. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Champion® Traps and Targets, known for providing every shooter with the most effective, interactive and fun shooting systems, announces a product line extension to their popular DuraSeal™ spinner targets. These new spinners will be available spring ...

Federal Court Ruling on Atlantic Rim a Setback for Responsible Management Efforts Judge’s decision favors continued development of wildlife-rich area of Wyoming; TRCP maintains calls for responsible public-lands oil and gas drilling. WASHINGTON – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership today expressed concern over a f...

Seen at ACK’s: Bill has resigned from the group. He did so because he believes MAIG has expanded its mission in ways that go far beyond fighting criminal gun use, including a number of ideas that he does not share. Good for the mayor. ...

Hunter’s Specialties Pro Staff Member Al Morris Wins Elk And Coyote Calling Top Honors Cedar Rapids, IA - -(AmmoLand.com)- Al Morris, a member of the Hunter’s Specialties Pro Staff, has started off the year with a bang by not only winning the top three elk calling contests in the country, but the World Coyote Calling Championship as w...

As Lands Bill Fight Ends — Greater Battles Over Gun Rights Loom Washington, DC - -(AmmoLand.com)- In March, both the U.S. House and Senate finished up work on a massive, anti-gun $10 billion omnibus federal land bill. The bill had been held up for over a year in large part due to GOA members fighting for Second Amendment rights on federal la...

The Smith & Wesson Ambassador Wrist Watch The Elegance in Steel from CampCo LOS ANGELES, CA - -(AmmoLand.com)- CampCo proudly introduces the Smith & Wesson® Ambassador wrist watch. Elegant and precise, the Smith & Wesson Ambassador watch features classic styling that equally fits the demands of the business executive or the Special...

Apparently the Philadelphia newspapers, both of whom take whatever chance they can get to smear gun owners and lawful gun ownership, will be out of money by July.  It seems Chapter 11 didn’t help any.  Whoever gave them DIP financing is going to take a bath.  This could make it harder for other papers to get DIP funding to file for a Chapt...

NRA Foundation Awards $20,000 in College Scholarships Fairfax, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- The NRA Foundation has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to youths from all over the United States as part of the 2009 Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Grand Scholarship Contest. This year, there were many outstanding applications to review. Scholarships were aw...

Team GLOCK Earns Top Finishes at Steel Challenge Nationals SMYRNA, Georgia - -(AmmoLand.com)- Team GLOCK competed at the Steel Challenge Nationals in Titusville, FL from March 26 – 29 where they earned several top finishes and titles during the event. Dave Sevigny High Overall Open Rimfire, 65.72 seconds (Steel Challenge record) 2nd Overall...

I was just putzing around when I clicked a banner link over at Carteach0's place when I found this:1947 Harley Knucklehead RaffleOh my!...

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For those of you who don't know, I'm an economic analyst.  I analyze macroeconomic trends for a living.  That does not make me an expert in the field, but I can hold my own.  I never thought I'd end up in the field of economics.  I remember snoozing soundly through most of my economics classes, and exchanging notes with my best ...

He has some pro-hunting legislation sitting on his desk.  Will he sign it?  It’s time for a poll: Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. ...