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“GUN OWNERS FEAR OBAMA’S PUSH FOR INTERNATION...
John Lott on May 2nd, 2009
See this piece from Lou Dobbs' show on CNN here.... -
More abusive actions by the government
John Lott on May 2nd, 2009
The list of abuses from government coercion is getting too long to keep track of. Here is another example from Jake Tapper at ABC News.White House Denies Charge By Attorney that Administration Threatened to Destroy Investment Firm's ReputationMay 02, 2009 3:17 PMA leading bankruptcy attorney representing hedge funds and money managers told ABC New... -
“NYT Corrects Article Gore Cited in Congression...
John Lott on May 2nd, 2009
On April 23rd the NY Times had this:“The role of greenhouse gases in climate change is not well understood,” the coalition said in a scientific “backgrounder” provided to lawmakers and journalists through the early 1990s, adding that “scientists differ” on the issue.But a document filed in a federal lawsuit demonstrates that even as the... -
Grocery Store Burglar Shot in Self Defense
Learn About Guns on May 2nd, 2009
As reported, a 21 year old man, along with an accomplice, broke into an Idaho grocery store through a fan duct. A grocery store employee was working on a computer upstairs in the grocery store, and went to investigate the noise. One of the burglars rushed toward the employee, who shot the burglar in the [...]... -
One reason why public schools are so bad
John Lott on May 2nd, 2009
This is just the very beginning of a very long article in the LA Times. It is very interesting. The unionization of public schooling helps explain how bad public schools are, but that is only part of the reason.Firing tenured teachers can be a costly and tortuous task Los Angeles TimesBy Jason Song May 3, 2009Joseph Walker, former principal of Gr... -
RIP: Jack Kemp
Traction Control on May 2nd, 2009
Conservatism has lost another great one today. Jack was diagnosed with cancer in January. Jack Kemp: 1935 - 2009 ... -
How I Spent My Saturday
Snowflakes in Hell on May 2nd, 2009
A few folks were complaining this morning that they couldn’t get on the VPN at work. I checked the phone lines, and they seemed to be out too. I figured it was a telco issue. Got Bitter up, because we were going to head to L.L. Bean because I am in great need of pants (I can’t be stealing Robb’s gig now can I?). I figured ... -
Ammunition Shortage as Reported by Fox News 11
AmmoLand on May 2nd, 2009
Ammunition Shortage as Reported by Fox News 11 Fox discusses the recent ammunition shortage in the Wisconsin area. Green Bay, Wisconsin - -(AmmoLand.com)- At Nicolet Rifle Club in Suamico, Joe Recka says some members are a little on edge because of President Obama’s stance on gun control laws. “Our new president makes people nervous,... -
So … how about some music?
Traction Control on May 2nd, 2009
At 7:49 PM Central Time, the temperature in Ft McMurray, Alberta (Canada) was the same 64 degrees as Ft Worth, Texas! It’s Springtime! So … how about some music? Taxman ... -
Fox News not called on again to ask a question to Oba...
John Lott on May 2nd, 2009
A transcript of the press conference from April 29th is here. The lamest, softball question was clearly from the New York Times. CBS TV and Radio got one question each. CNN got one question. Black Entertainment Television got one question. Chuck Todd (NBC), who is a strong liberal and frequently openly shows his bias, got one question. Fox Ne... -
A Reader Request
Home on the Range on May 2nd, 2009
A recipe for mushrooms (can I help it if there's bacon in there?)Bacon Wrapped Filet with Blue Cheese and Pan Roasted Mushrooms with Fennel and Demi Glace... -
Rock Islands’ Gun Auction Defies Faltering Economy
AmmoLand on May 2nd, 2009
Rock Island’s Gun Auction Continues to Defy Faltering Economy Moline IL, April 25, 26 & 27 –-(AmmoLand.com)- Rock Island Auction Company realizes strong sales during their April Premiere Auction. Peaked interest in the gun market, particularly collectable firearms has Rock Island defying the faltering economy. Strong bidding parti... -
Texas Academics push for ending gun free zones on pub...
John Lott on May 2nd, 2009
The piece was published in the Austin American-Statesman.... -
Interesting challenge to federal gun laws in Montana ...
John Lott on May 2nd, 2009
Something that is destined to go to the Supreme Court. The only huge problem is that this is in the 9th circuit and the delays there are legendary so who knows how long it will take before the Supreme Court gets it and how Obama will have reshaped the court by then. Montana has just enacted this law.HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana is trying to tri... -
Democracy Overrun in Pakistan. In the US? Hell No!
Traction Control on May 2nd, 2009
Pakistanis in Swat Valley resign themselves to strict Islamic laws When the straggly-haired holy warriors took over his village in Swat valley, 18-year-old Fawad Ali resigned himself to obeying their strict Islamic rules. I’m not going to go out that way. So, how would we handle it differently here? Do we cower and wait to defend against ... -
Weekend Cigar Blogging
Rustmeister's Alehouse on May 2nd, 2009
Passed a milestone and learned a lesson this week -Milestone? I got my first plugged cigar. A plugged cigar is one that, for whatever reason, won't draw properly. This one happened to be a CAO MX2, recommended to me by Sailorcurt. I'd pull and pull, get a decent puff, then it would all but go out. Bummer.Lesson? Keep you receipt when you buy cigars... -
An Interesting Commentary…
A Keyboard and a .45 on May 2nd, 2009
...on our public education system.Dumbing DownAn important read.H/T to To which I replied...... -
Now, those were the days!
Arms & The Law on May 2nd, 2009
May 2, 1946: prisoners at Alcatraz Prison riot, where a group aiming to escape gets out of their cells and into and armory for guns and ammo. They herded captured guards into a cell and then one of the prisoners shot into the cell, killing two and injuring others. Authorities sent for the Marines who, with their traditional subtlety, attacked with... -
Pittsburgh Robber Shot
Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog on May 2nd, 2009
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFrom April 25, 2009 WTAE channel 4, Pittsburgh:PITTSBURGH -- An alleged robber was shot inside a Northside bar Friday night, emergency dispatchers said.Emergency dispatchers said a man was shot in the chest while attempting to rob the Cantina Lounge in the 2600 block of California Avenue.... -
Olney, Pennsylvania Robber Shot By Victim
Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog on May 2nd, 2009
Olney, PennsylvaniaFrom April 16, 2009 WPVI channel 6, Philadelphia: OLNEY - April 16, 2009 (WPVI) -- An 18-year-old man is hospitalized after being shot in Olney by a man he allegedly tried to rob. It happened around 9:00 p.m. Thursday night at 3rd Street and Roosevelt Boulevard. Police say the 18-year-old was found shot in the leg. He was... -
Quote of the Day - A Day Late Edition
Firearms and Freedom on May 2nd, 2009
Today is May Day, the international Day of Labor, which all the little Communists celebrate by not going to the jobs they don’t have anyway. - Marko ... -
Home Invader Shot Dead in Fort Worth
Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog on May 2nd, 2009
Fort Worth, TexasFrom the April 30, 2009 Forth Worth Star-Telegram:FORT WORTH — An 18-year-old Fort Worth man killed Tuesday afternoon inside a north Fort Worth apartment had apparently forced his way inside, armed with an aluminum bat, when he was shot by one of the apartment’s residents, investigators said.Derek Splawn, a student in the Kelle... -
“Let them fear us. It is well for them to fear us....
Traction Control on May 2nd, 2009
Pat Dollard has a post up: “Politics Is War By Other Means”: ACTIVE’s Core Manifesto On Rightwing Political Strategy that is well worth your time to read. If you agree, then you can join me and others at ACTIVE: The American Constitution and Capitalism Defense Front ... -
Silverhawks
Home on the Range on May 2nd, 2009
I've always preferred silver over gold. So when something silver catches my eyes, especially something with some history, I'm going to be interested in it. Anyone with an eye would.It was next to a pair of old side by side shotguns - an elderly Spanish gun and an ancient Ithica. Both overpriced at $400, but still nice old doubles. This one, re... -
Meeting the Hate, Part V: Answering defamation.
LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 2nd, 2009
For every move, there is a countermove. For every wrist lock, there is an unlock. The countermove to the controversy of so-called right-wing extremism and hate emanating from the left in defamation of America herself is simple decency. Integrity. Tru... ... -
LE shooting in Florida
Arms & The Law on May 2nd, 2009
Article here. If this had been a private citizen shooting, I suspect there'd be homicide charges, and if it'd been a CCW permit holder, the paper would probably be citing as an example of dangerous recklessness. Retired firefighter is reported armed and suicidal. Officers knock on door and he opens it, apparently with one hand holding a cell phon... -
GSSF Match
SayUncle on May 2nd, 2009
At the match in Knoxville with the G30. About to do plates. Got to handle the 4th Gen RTF. I like it. Now, I must shoot. ... -
Not fair
Sharp as a Marble on May 2nd, 2009
Brigid finds a piece of art for a song. Man, I'd love to have a side by side for sporting clays as nice as that one. And in the bargain bin? Why can't I ever luck out like that?... -
A Special Request
Snowflakes in Hell on May 2nd, 2009
Robert Spitzer is a Political Science professor at SUNY Cortland, he also is the author of three gun control books. He wrote a Letter to the Editor in the New York Times this morning that says this: Former President Jimmy Carter is right about bringing back the assault weapons ban, including the fact that legitimate hunters and sportsmen have no ... -
If it was an art school, the robot would not be weari...
View from the Porch on May 2nd, 2009
From the fact that nobody is paying the slightest bit of attention to a disembodied pair of robotic legs aimlessly pushing around a shopping cart while actively on fire, I'm going to guess that this video is from an engineering school.... -
News Flash: HuffPo readers have difficulty with News ...
View from the Porch on May 2nd, 2009
When President Narcissus asked for more free air at prime time recently, apparently so he could add to his home Blu-Ray collection of "Me On TV!", allegedly FOX initially declined.Fox became the first broadcast network to turn down a request by President Barack Obama for time, opting to show its drama "Lie to Me" on Wednesday instead of the preside... -
$20 back on Federal Premium Turkey Ammunition
AmmoLand on May 2nd, 2009
TURKEY LOADS - Up to $20 back on Federal Premium Turkey Ammunition. Purchase 5 rounds of Federal Premium® Mag•Shok® HEAVYWEIGHT™ and receive $7.50 back by mail, or purchase 10 rounds and receive $15.00 back. Purchase 1 box of Federal Premium® Mag•Shok® Lead Turkey loads and receive $2.00 back by mail, or purchase 2 boxes and receive $5.0...
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