April 2009

Girl fights off thugs with marching band baton

by Murdoc April 30, 2009 Gun Pundit

‘Moral to this story is don’t mess with the marching band girls,’ official says
Quartz Hill, CA:
A 17-year-old high school marching band student beat up two assailants who tried to mug her as she walked to school in this high desert community about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday.
The girl punched one [...]

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OK Full Auto Shoot

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

It’s almost a year old, but this is fun to watch. [More]I wish more reporters would just get into the spirit of why people are there instead of bringing a tack-on agenda into the commentary. This young lady does a good job–a lot of older ones could l…

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New kinda spam

by SayUncle April 30, 2009 SayUncle

A new kind of spam is hitting the blog. They’ll actually use the name of a frequent commenter (they’re particularly fond of straightarrow), copy a comment verbatim, then add something like ‘great post’ at the end. And the URL for their name will be some spam site. Anyone else experiencing that?

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CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO…CRUISE SHIP?

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

A British vacationer is being hailed a hero after he thwarted gun-toting pirates attacking a cruise ship — by throwing a deck chair at them. [More]The unreported crime on the high seas is he could not throw lead at them.But I like his attitude, regar…

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Big Day

by SayUncle April 30, 2009 SayUncle

Today, we register Junior for kindergarten. Can you believe that? Me neither.

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Everybody Benefits from Gun Sales

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

Even the local rescue mission! [More][Via Avg Joe]

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Party in the Park

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

Ohioans for Concealed Carry is having one in July. Click here for details.

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Coincidence?

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

Elizabeth Edwards writes in a new memoir that news of her husband’s affair made her vomit in a bathroom. [More]And the AP lead says “New York”…

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Meeting the Hate, Part III: breaking the cycle.

by LA Gun Rights Examiner April 30, 2009 LA Gun Rights Examiner

"Mr. Gorbachev, let me explain why it is we distrust you."   – President Ronald Reagan
It is because liberals are so counter-intuitive. It’s quite simple: the liberal track record stinks and is utterly incompatible with liberty…

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Meeting the Hate, Part III: breaking the cycle.

by LA Gun Rights Examiner April 30, 2009 LA Gun Rights Examiner

"Mr. Gorbachev, let me explain why it is we distrust you."   – President Ronald Reagan
It is because liberals are so counter-intuitive. It’s quite simple: the liberal track record stinks and is utterly incompatible with liberty…

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Meeting the Hate, Part III: breaking the cycle.

by LA Gun Rights Examiner April 30, 2009 LA Gun Rights Examiner

"Mr. Gorbachev, let me explain why it is we distrust you."   – President Ronald Reagan
It is because liberals are so counter-intuitive. It’s quite simple: the liberal track record stinks and is utterly incompatible with liberty…

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Meeting the Hate, Part III: breaking the cycle.

by LA Gun Rights Examiner April 30, 2009 LA Gun Rights Examiner

"Mr. Gorbachev, let me explain why it is we distrust you."   – President Ronald Reagan
It is because liberals are so counter-intuitive. It’s quite simple: the liberal track record stinks and is utterly incompatible with liberty…

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Birchwood Casey Acquires RIG Gun Care Products

by AmmoLand April 30, 2009 AmmoLand

Birchwood Casey Acquires RIG Gun Care Products

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Action Airgun Stage Five Tests Shooters

by AmmoLand April 30, 2009 AmmoLand

Action Airgun Stage Five Tests Shooters

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NASP Announces Addition Of 7th Board Member

by AmmoLand April 30, 2009 AmmoLand

NASP Announces The Addition Of Seventh Board Member

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We’re the Only Ones “Sexy Time!” Enough

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

A New York City police officer accused of raping an intoxicated woman after helping her home “had sexual intercourse with the physically helpless victim as she lay face down on her bed, having previously vomited multiple times,” the Manhattan distr…

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Time to Tell Rush The Truth About HSUS

by AmmoLand April 30, 2009 AmmoLand

Time to Tell Rush The Truth About HSUS

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NRA Honors Four Women

by AmmoLand April 30, 2009 AmmoLand

NRA Honors Four Women

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Detroit Police Department Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistols & M&P15 Tactical Rifles

by AmmoLand April 30, 2009 AmmoLand

Detroit Police Department Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistols & M&P15 Tactical Rifles

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In other auto news…

by Tam April 30, 2009 View from the Porch

…it looks like People’s Automobile Manufacturing Collective #2 is going to be filing for Chapter 11 today.It’s sad, really. UAZ was making some of the more interesting vehicles to come out of Autograd. I’m sure their new .gov managers will guide them…

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Missoula Events to Mark Elk Foundations’ Silver Anniversary

by AmmoLand April 30, 2009 AmmoLand

Missoula Events to Mark Elk Foundation’s Silver Anniversary

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My Comment is Awaiting Moderation

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

I’ve had two people independently contact me to tell me to approach Bitter in private about this.Nuts to that. I decided posting a “Quick Note” was a better way. Although I understand why she would want to keep things quiet.So far, it looks like the o…

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Just because something can be done…

by Tam April 30, 2009 View from the Porch

Is your Remington 11/87 gamer gun with its super-extended mag tube not nose-heavy enough?Does your inertia-operated Benelli M1 still occasionally cycle, despite the SureFire forearm, side-saddle, tac-sling, full butt-cuff, and EOTech holosight damping …

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Use and Threat of Lethal Force: Wise Words from Wisconsin Gun Rights Examiner

by dchandguninfo: The Premier DC Handgun Info Blog April 30, 2009 DC Handgun Info
 
 
 

(Click image for Truck Sweepstakes entry; ends Oct. 18, 2009)

Dear Readers:
As I have mentioned before, if you own a gun and actually have to use it in self defense, you may face criminal charges (maybe), and you may find yourself later the subject of a civil lawsuit, in case you injure or kill your attacker.

The Wisconsin Gun Rights Examiner, Gene German, a certified firearms instructor, warns of the consequences of a DGU (defensive gun use) in this excerpt from his blog article:

 
Take this seriously
This [article] is a sneak peek into the use and threat of lethal force section of my MN [Minnesota] permit to carry course. I believe it is important for people to know what they may expect to happen if they ever need to use a gun to stop a threat against their life, before it happens. This is unfamiliar territory for most people, and the events may turn out much differently than is imagined. The attacker will not stand calmly in front of you like your target does on a well-lighted range, and [will not] give you all the time you need to take careful shots at his head.

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The whole article is at this link. Remember: The purpose of a defensive shooting is to stop a threat, not to prove your masculinity, or "fight the power," or whatever. Just stop the threat. You must be in fear for your life! Read it all, and think over how you would act in a self-defense situation. GOOD LUCK. 

Bonus Second Sweepstakes Entry: Win a Ferrari [?!]
You saw the Ford truck giveaway at the top, right? This Ferrari is probably the most sexy prize I have ever seen in my many years of sweepstakes. BTW, when you win a big prize (over $600), the sweepstakes sponsor will report your winnings to the IRS, so you’ll need to figure out how to pay the tax on the prize. BUT you can whittle down the tax by finding the lowest legal sale price as a comparison when reporting the prize to the authorities. And remember: MSRP is never what you would really pay for a car anyway…


We’ll catch you later.

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Gun trouble

by SayUncle April 30, 2009 SayUncle

Trouble with the S&W M&P pistols from the LA Sheriff’s department.
The M&P is on California’s list of safe guns.

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Threeperwear Back in Stock

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

Patches, I’m dependin’ on you, son. Click here for details.

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Think you’re tacticool?

by SayUncle April 30, 2009 SayUncle

Well, can you field strip a weapon with your feet?

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We’re the Only Ones Escorting You Enough

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

Ship operators should instead explore non-lethal solutions, said Jeff Pierce, Washington-based executive director of Maritime Police International (MPI). MPI is a global security organization whose membership includes former U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy…

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More boomershoot action

by SayUncle April 30, 2009 SayUncle

Lots of stuff from Rivrdog. Keep scrolling.

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You Know it’s Springtime in Tennessee…

by Rustmeister April 30, 2009 Rustmeister's Alehouse

… when you carry your sunglasses and your umbrella into work.Damn, I forgot my jacket..

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New York ‘Gun Day’ Showcases False Crime-Fighting Promises

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

So with people worried about things like…uh…basic survival, and their “leaders” looking for new ways to wring even more out of them, how is it the state has $500,000 laying around for the SNUG program (“that’s ‘guns’ spelled backwards”)? And how ar…

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This Day in History: April 30

by David Codrea April 30, 2009 The War on Guns

I want to form a Company for my Guard. In doing this I wish to be extremely cautious; because it is more than probable, that in the Course of the Campaign, my Baggage, Papers, and other Matters of great public Import, may be committed to the Sole care …

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Democratic Candidates for Governor and Gun Shows

by VSSA President April 30, 2009 Virginia Shooting Sports Assoc.

All three candidates for Governor appeared at a debate in Blacksburg Wednesday night and all said they supported requiring background checks on private sales at gun shows. The three candidates are State Sen. R Creigh Deeds, former Democratic national c…

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No due process required

by SayUncle April 30, 2009 SayUncle

A bill in TN to require someone subject to an order of protection for domestic violence relinquish their firearms has advanced in the senate. That’s right. No conviction, no jury of peers, just an order of protection based on one person’s word over another.

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New York ‘gun day’ showcases false crime-fighting promises

by Gun Rights Examiner April 30, 2009 Gun Rights Examiner

Malcolm A. Smith  I thought New York, like the rest of the country, was supposed to be struggling in today’s economy: States and cities are also being hit hard by unemployment’s effect on tax revenue. The 23,300 Wall Street jobs that dis…

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