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  • Coast to Coast AM show started an hour early
    John Lott on May 3rd, 2009
    Show started at 1 AM EDT. You can get the link here....
  • Contradictory Complaints about Self Defense Gun Uses
    Learn About Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    Those opposed to gun rights often have contradictory arguments.  One such example centers around self defense gun uses, with anti gun individuals complaining when an armed citizen fatally shoots a criminal, and also complaining when the armed citizen doesn’t shoot the criminal at all. The Contradictory Arguments Against Self Defense 1. On on...
  • Quote of the Day - Lesser of Two Evils Edition
    Firearms and Freedom on May 3rd, 2009
    In politics, you don’t always get good choices.  It’s not a game for people who prefer things to be black and white, and the choices to be easy. - Sebastian That is the problem we too often run into in politics. I worked a lot of hours for McCain, who I am not really all that fond of, because he was the better choice. You can call it the lesse...
  • Linda Walker to receive NRA’s 2009 Sybil Luding...
    Buckeye Firearms Assoc. on May 3rd, 2009
    The National Rifle Association has selected Buckeye Firearms Association Central Ohio Chair Linda Walker to receive the 2009 Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award. According to the NRA, "the Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award recognizes exceptional accomplishments of modern heroines through their legislative activism as well as advocacy, volunte...
  • Piracy and arming crews
    Arms & The Law on May 3rd, 2009
    The skipper of the not-hijacked Maersk Alabama testifies before the Senate, and agrees with Blue Dog Demo Sen. Jim Webb that crews should be armed against pirates. The chairman of his line loses control of his bladder while worrying that pirates might escalate, and a comment from a Navy vet suggests that four .50 M-2s would do a very nice job. I ...
  • Now you can follow BFA News on Twitter!
    Buckeye Firearms Assoc. on May 3rd, 2009
    Click here to visit our Twitter page. If you don't have a Twitter account or don't even know what Twitter is, go to Twitter's home page to sign up for a free account or find out more. It's simple and can be a fast, fun way to follow people and organizations you care about. Also, here's a quick video that explains Twitter in plain English. Right n...
  • B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber
    Traction Control on May 3rd, 2009
    Sighted flying directly overhead this afternoon! (picture from nauticalcurrents site) ...
  • 150,000 Visits Served
    Traction Control on May 3rd, 2009
    Traction Control’s 150,000th visitor dropped by today! (I think it was Kevin.) Thanks for the visits! ...
  • Is There Nothing He Can’t Do?
    AmmoLand on May 3rd, 2009
    Is There Nothing He Can’t Do? Brought to you by - AMMO LAND.COM - The Free Press Release Service for the Shooting Industry! Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com ...
  • Gun Control and some of my favorite quotations.
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    "The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the high powers delegated directly to the citizen, and `is excepted out of the general po... ...
  • Gun Control and some of my favorite quotations.
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    "The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the high powers delegated directly to the citizen, and `is excepted out of the general po... ...
  • Gun Control and some of my favorite quotations.
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    "The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the high powers delegated directly to the citizen, and `is excepted out of the general po... ...
  • Gun Control and some of my favorite quotations.
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    "The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the high powers delegated directly to the citizen, and `is excepted out of the general po... ...
  • Gun Control and some of my favorite quotations.
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    "The right of a citizen to bear arms, in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the high powers delegated directly to the citizen, and `is excepted out of the general po... ...
  • Pelosi Makes It Official: “We’re Above th...
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    Just in case anyone still had any doubts...And just in case anyone doesn't grasp the full weight of this, it's a literal declaration of war on you. She's saying they can commit crimes against you and not be held accountable. You will have no legal recourse. If you don't like it, do something about it.That is the definition of tyranny. This is w...
  • Air Rifle Bleg
    Snowflakes in Hell on May 3rd, 2009
    PapaDeltaBravo is thinking of getting into air gun shooting and is looking to buy an air rifle.  I know some of my readers know a lot of about air guns, and I’m sure he’d appreciate any advice. ...
  • Gun Control: Two sides of an issue?
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    The Los Angeles Times printed a piece, Gun issues cloud L.A. city attorney's race. Ludicrous. How can there even be two sides to a civil right? It's as if there were two sides to who the sovereign are in this country. Wait a minute, there is a debate... ...
  • Gun Control: Two sides of an issue?
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    The Los Angeles Times printed a piece, Gun issues cloud L.A. city attorney's race. Ludicrous. How can there even be two sides to a civil right? It's as if there were two sides to who the sovereign are in this country. Wait a minute, there is a debate... ...
  • Gun Control: Two sides of an issue?
    LA Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    The Los Angeles Times printed a piece, Gun issues cloud L.A. city attorney's race. Ludicrous. How can there even be two sides to a civil right? It's as if there were two sides to who the sovereign are in this country. Wait a minute, there is a debate... ...
  • Operation "Don’t come in last place" ...
    Sharp as a Marble on May 3rd, 2009
    Second to last! That's an improvement from last time. Granted, we only had 19 shooters, not the 30+ that normally seem to be there, so I was probably going up against the cream of the crop. However, it was an… interesting  experience to say the least.] First stage I simply smoke checked. In fact, I came in 5th for that stage alone. So...
  • Notes from Gander Mountain…
    View from the Porch on May 3rd, 2009
    1) .45GAP shooters are probably laughing behind their hands at people who mocked the caliber for being uncommon. It's a lot more common than .45ACP at big box stores right now. I briefly considered buying a couple boxes to shoot through my 625, but changed my mind...2) .22LR availability seems to be a little better. I bought the last carton of Remi...
  • “Ban It Any Way You Can”
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    Kemp had likewise abandoned his long pro-RKBA record in 1993, saying during an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press, "Ban it any way you can," in response to host Tim Russert's question about his views on the "assault weapons" law. [More]With all the "conservative" paeans I see being sent around, we need to keep some essential realities in mind.From ...
  • Bleg: Al Gore’s Internets
    SayUncle on May 3rd, 2009
    My desktop computer which is attached to a wireless router via a cable cannot access the internet. Ok, it can. But no matter who is logged on or which browser, it says it’s connecting and eventually times out. I can still ping sites and have tried to release/renew IP address. Rebooted the PC, the modem, and the router. And nothing. Oddly, the...
  • Captain who had been held by pirates urges that crew ...
    John Lott on May 3rd, 2009
    The LA Times has this story:Reporting from Washington -- The freed captain of a merchant ship attacked by pirates near Somalia last month called Thursday for military protection and armed crew members to thwart attacks in dangerous waters.Capt. Richard Phillips, skipper of the Maersk Alabama, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it was ...
  • LA City Attorney’s race
    Arms & The Law on May 3rd, 2009
    One contender is Carmen Trutanich, law partner of pro-gun attorney Chuch Michel, and Trutanich's opponent is trying to use that against him. Hat tip to reader Ambiguous Ambiguae......
  • If This Doesn’t Make You Feel More Secure in Yo...
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    Ashton Lundeby, 16, is being held under the USA Patriot Act on a criminal complaint that a bomb threat was made from his Oxford home the night of Feb. 15. [More]Coming soon for all those rightwing domestic terrorist extremists near you.Hey, Mom, maybe it's time you did start "believ[ing] in guns."I'm wondering what there is to lose for not going qu...
  • All I Need to Know
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    "I promise to keep people safer in this city," Trutanich said. "My gun policy is -- if it's a law, it's going to get enforced." [More]And this is our "friend."There I go being divisive again.[Via Ambiguous]...
  • Kentucky Derby Update: Festival Places Dead Last
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    Chaz has left a new comment on your post "Kentucky Derby Stumbling Out of the Starting Gate": Well, for all you cynics and surrender monkeys and quitters, some news to surprise you - the Derby Festival people caved in! They took the 'no firearms' posting off their web site and the Louisville Metro police announced that concealed carry by permi...
  • “And I Don’t Mean a Mall Cop”
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    Captain once held by pirates urges military protection, armed crews [More]Naturally, "His boss disagrees."His damned fascist money-grubbing traitor to humanity boss ought to go through the same experience.And surprise, surprise:Panel members expressed interest in the idea of arming crews."Historically we have deputized citizens to engage in law enf...
  • We’re the Only Ones Electrifying Your Kids Enou...
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    A Florida corrections officer was fired after zapping children with 50,000 volts of electricity during a "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" tour. [More]You can't make this stuff up. Where do they get these morons from? What kind of total meathead would think this is a good idea? And why do they have authority over others?And if it's a kids...
  • Videos Contrast Reasoned vs Emotional Approaches to &...
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    It's a beautiful day today where I live and also in much of the country. What in the world are we doing here? For those of you who are in the house today, here are two video clips I'd like to call your attention to. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column-- Lou Dobbs warns against CIFTA and you just gotta see the kid in the second video.Also acces...
  • This Day in History: May 3
    The War on Guns on May 3rd, 2009
    I am well informed, from various parts of the Country, that the pernicious practice of Gaming has been exceedingly injurious to the recruiting Service; not only in point of the Officer's time being taken up; but that they have been so lost to all sense of Honor, that the Money drawn and intended for Bounty has been Squander'd this way. it therefore...
  • Videos contrast reasoned vs emotional approaches to &...
    Gun Rights Examiner on May 3rd, 2009
    It's a beautiful day today where I live and also in much of the country. What in the world are we doing here? For those of you who are in the house today, here are two video clips I'd like to call your attention to. The first is from Lou Dobbs and ... ...
  • The President Who Hates His Country
    Traction Control on May 3rd, 2009
    Joan Swirsky writes on Canada Free Press: The President Who Hates His Country It’s journalism which can no longer be found in the U.S. media. Another recent article by Joan Swirsky is: Obama Didn’t Know Nuthin’ Of The Tea Parties – But The Rest Of The World Did! Her website is http://www.joanswirsky.com ...

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