The inflammatory Ann Coulter said in a book , "I've never seen people enjoying their husbands' deaths as much," referring to a political organization of 9/11 widows. I don't like Ms. Coulter's harsh wording, but I understand her base sentiment. How often is a serious debate sidelined when one party trots out a weepy widow/parent of a victim to make...

Cowtown Cop posted two great posts called Shooting the Big Gun Part one and Two -  about shooting Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan in 454 Casull/45 Long Colt, with different ammo. A must read for people who like to know that a gun is in hand. Pretty Powerful....

Some how the notion that Obama wants restrictive gun laws is considered untrue by CNN (I suggest that they look here). In any case, CNN's rant against all things "right wing" can be seen here. ...

The Washington Times has this piece:The Group of 20 gave a nod to the idea of a single world currency last week, and other countries such as China are pushing it because they no longer trust the United States to restrain itself from printing too much cash and debasing the dollar. While we share China's concerns about the danger of Washington over-p...

As reported, two armed robbers walked into the Bayou pawn shop in Houston, TX with their guns drawn. The manager of the pawn shop saw the armed criminals, and was able to grab his own gun. The manager shot one criminal in self defense, and the other criminal surrendered.   Police arrived and [...]...

I’m upstairs now, because Bitter started watching season three of The Tudors.  I am only on season two.  But it just occurred to me, it’s not like I don’t know how all this ends up.  What will become of Anne Boleyn?  Will she ever bear Henry a son?  Will Henry succeed in bringing about an English reformation?  Who is his Jan...

I think that all this is just to terrify people.The president's new science adviser said Wednesday that global warming is so dire, the Obama administration is discussing radical technologies to cool Earth's air.John Holdren told the Associated Press in his first interview since being confirmed last month that the idea of geoengineering the climate ...

By Chad D. Baus During the 2008 presidential campaign, however, rather than just staging a photo op for his party's presidential nominee, Strickland applied the lipstick himself. On October 10, 2008, Governor Ted Strickland told Ohioans that "as a result of direct conversations that I've had with Barack Obama, if you are a sportsman, if you are a ...

Congressmen don't to find requirement that they post their earmark requests much of a burden. Apparently, the earmark process isn't over.Dozens of House members have buried their earmark requests on their official Web sites, technically complying with a new rule -- but just barely. The half-hearted effort comes after members were required to post...

By Jeff Knox Range protection is a hot topic these days and it's becoming more important every day. Urban sprawl continues to envelope ranges and traditional shooting areas, pushing shooters farther and farther out to engage in their sport and training. Developers build houses closer and closer to established ranges and soon the new residents ar...

If you knew that short selling was forcing down a stock price below its true value, what would you do? You would buy the stock and make some money. Here is my test: if those pushing the regulations are so smart, they should be making a lot of money. Anyway, this from the WSJ.While it appears likely that the agency will adopt some restrictions af...

I’ll register my guns after the courts rule it’s legal to require registration of blacks, Jews, and homosexuals. Oh, and I’m out of ammo. - Joe Huffman ...

JR has the news at A Keyboard and a .45. Details: There is now an Arlington Tax Day Tea Party. That is super cool. Arlington TEA Party Date and Location DATE: April 15, 2009 TIME: 4:30 to 7:30 pm LOCATION: River Legacy Park Main Pavilion 701 NW Green Oaks Bl at Cooper Arlington, TX 76006 What makes it even better is that Congressman Joe Barton wil...

This article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer talks about a community’s dispute surrounding a “live fire exercise” that was to be put on my by a militia group. Lacey Fair, who lives next to the training site, was concerned for the safety of her daughters, ages 4 and 12. She said Brandon Drabek, who owns the site and identifies himsel...

Responding to a question from ABC’s Robin Roberts, Pelosi said that while Congress apparently does not want to take anyone’s guns away, “We want them registered.”How does it feel to want, Nancy?I'm telling you right now, right up front, that I'm not registering mine.And then...?(H/T to Crucis.)...

V and I had planned on attending the Dallas Tax Day Tea Party. At the time when we were deciding on which tea party to attend, there was no tea party planned locally. That has changed.There is now an Arlington Tax Day Tea Party. That is super cool.Arlington TEA Party Date and LocationDATE: April 15, 2009TIME: 4:30 to 7:30 pmLOCATION:River Legacy Pa...

Don B. Kates wrote a great article titled Gun control restricts those least likely to commit violent crimes:The March 21 murder of four Oakland police officers by Lovelle Mixon, a convicted felon......

What was shaping up to be a good day for gun owners turned out to be somewhat of a disappointment thanks to the State Senate. Governor Kaine was able to pick up enough votes to sustain vetoes on three of the five bills he vetoed.Vetoes overridden:SB877 would allow "retired" law enforcement officers to carry concealed in a restaurant that serves fo...

...freeman or slave?Head on over and give it a read....

Today is a keynote day in our efforts to expand our right to keep and bear arms in Texas. HB 1893, a bill "Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education", has made it through the House Public Safety Committee.From the TSRA:TSRA members, family and friends, you made it happen!On Wednesday afternoo...

The wilderness, long a beacon for dreamers and loners, people who think somehow the unsullied vastness of the wild will fill in those gaps in the windows of their lives, where the cold slips in. But the wilderness is not a place for novices with idle dreams. It's an unforgiving place that has nothing but disregard for your dreams and your longing...

Governor Kaine is not doing so well today. Only one of his vetoes has survived in the House of origin - Senate Bill 1035 - the restaurant ban repeal. The remaining four, SB 877, SB 1528, HB 1851 and HB 2528 are all now in the other house for consideration. The House has to vote on SB 877 and SB 1528. Those bills just left the Senate so action s...

The State Senate on a vote of 24-16 sustained Governor Kaine's veto of SB 1035 - the bill repealing the ban on carrying concealed handguns in restaurants that serve alcohol in addition to food.Disappointing but not unexpected....

Senate Bill 877 - the bill allowing retired law enforcement to carry concealed handguns in restaurants like Applebees, Olive Garden, or other restaurants that serve food and alcohol.The bill now moves to the House for a vote to override the veto....

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Some Victories Last Week During The First Budget Skirmish But the most important battles are still to come. Washington, DC - -(AmmoLand.com)- Thank you for your activism last week on the budget resolution, especially given the short notice. (Please realize that GOA has no control over when votes are scheduled, so sometimes we have to alert you w...

Nebraska Residents May Apply for Big Game Draw Units April 20th, 2009 LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska residents may begin applying for big game draw unit hunting permits on April 20. Draw units comprise the following: all antelope firearm and muzzleloader permits, all elk units and Desoto December and Republican firearm deer permits. One application is...

GunVault MultiVault Biometric GVB2000 Gun Safe SAN BERNARDINO, CA - -(AmmoLand.com)- The GunVault GVB1000 Bio uses biometrics, specifically fingerprint recognition, to access the safe contents. A high-performance algorithm is used to acheive speedy identification of enrolled fingerprints; and at the same time has a very low False Reject Rate (FR...

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Just got my wrist slapped ;)...

Didn’t notice this at first, but gotta love rebuttal’s that state; There are lots of good reasons why not all seized guns in Mexico are traced. I won’t get into that here. Rebuttal here. ...

“It was almost like listening to an old friend,” said Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Il.), adding that he found Castro’s home to be modest and Castro’s wife to be particularly hospitable. [More]Who all wants to disarm for Bobby?...

Special Rate at Ohio State Parks Makes for Happy Campers 60 percent discount offered to celebrate Earth Day and park system anniversary. COLUMBUS, OH - Break out the tent and sleeping bags and join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in celebrating Earth Day and the Ohio State Parks’ 60th anniversary with a 60 percent discount on...

Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler Season Sneaking Up On The Calendar HARRISBURG – -(AmmoLand.com)- This year marks the 41st anniversary of the Keystone State’s spring gobbler hunting season, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reporting turkey hunters should expect to find exciting opportunities afield as they head out for both the youth and tra...

Texas Game Warden Training Center Groundbreaking Set for April 9, 2009 Major Donations to be Announced, Cadets Actively Training. HAMILTON, Texas — -(AmmoLand.com)-  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials and partners from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, the Police Activities League and the Texas Game Warden Association will brea...