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Long story short, two thugs broke into a home hosting a party with plans to spend the evening commiting armed robbery, rape, and possibly even mass murder.  Thankfully one of the intended victims was......

Please consider downloading the research here.Uninsured Americans vs. Insured Canadians: Who is More Satisfied with Their Health Care?John R. Lott, Jr.University of MarylandAbstract: The debate over government-provided insurance for Americans frequently makes two assumptions: that the uninsured are unsatisfied with the health care they receive...

I will appear as a guest on Street Signs with Erin Burnett on Friday at about 2:20 ET....

From the Washington Times:Fighting to save the District's popular school-voucher program, some 1,000 parents, pupils and politicians gathered near Mayor Adrian Fenty's office on Wednesday to protest Congress' plans to end school choice in Washington.That same day, the Senate approved a $4,500 voucher for cars, encouraging citizens to trade in their...

Anchorage, AlaskaFrom the May 7, 2009 Anchorage Daily News:A report of a man pointing a gun at some teenagers on bikes at the Sears mall spurred an extensive police response and prompted school district officials to lock the doors at Fairview Elementary School Thursday afternoon. But it turned out the young adults had in fact been harassing the man...

I would like some examples of deregulation under Bush. Just a few, but this article in the WSJ just asserts that there was deregulation. President Barack Obama's inaugural budget sets the stage for an expansion of the federal work force and for hundreds of new rules that would widen Washington's involvement in the workings of private business.If e...

As reported, a university student was having a birthday party with 10 friends in College Park, GA, when a pair of armed home invaders broke in through a patio door.  The criminals demanded that everyone hand over their cell phone and wallets.  Next, the home invaders separated the men from the women, preparing to rape [...]...

What makes this story most noteworthy is how the schools overreacted.A report of a man pointing a gun at some teenagers on bikes at the Sears mall spurred an extensive police response and prompted school district officials to lock the doors at Fairview Elementary School Thursday afternoon.But it turned out the young adults had in fact been harassin...

The New York Times has this:In replacing Justice Souter, President Obama will almost surely pick another liberal. But Mr. Obama may also consider Justice Souter as a kind of counterexample and choose a bigger and bolder figure, one who sets agendas, forges consensus and has a long-term vision about how to shape the law.Legal scholars have praised J...

… before Obama the Lightworker unites the pro and anti-gun in frustration over his Administration, though for different reasons.  Now Paul is upset because Obama doesn’t seem to be doing anything about Tiahrt in his budget.  I’m guessing ATF supporting it might have something to do with that. ...

By Chad D. Baus When word of significant cuts to the Toledo police force first came out, one senior police officer issued the following recommendation to city residents: "Buy guns. Invest in precious metals: lead, gun power and brass." And now, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner is admitting the reason why this is such good advice: "Violent crimes, shootings, ...

By Rob Sexton Longtime readers of Superman comics will recall "Bizarro World", a place where right is wrong, up is down, and everything is basically the opposite of the way things normally occur. Seinfeld fans will recall an entire episode devoted to Bizarro World. It seems like sportsmen are living in Bizarro World, given the unholy alliance betwe...

The WSJ has this:The Obama budget details drastic changes in areas as diverse as sex education and arms control after eight years of former President George W. Bush's conservative priorities. Mr. Bush's program to promote only sexual abstinence to teens, for instance, would be replaced with a teen-pregnancy prevention program that would discuss con...

I guess you only get to hear about it when the bad guys win. Makes you wonder just who the newsies were cheering for when they played cops-and-robbers as kids… – Tam ...

How many times did we hear that the government could make a profit? The potential losses are pretty large for just the top 19 banks.The federal government projected that 19 of the nation's biggest banks could suffer losses of up to $599 billion through the end of next year if the economy performs worse than expected and ordered 10 of them to raise...

RisksA good friend, who is in his 60s, is now undergoing chemotherapy, after three surgeries for colon cancer. Here in Idaho, public service radio ads keep emphasizing the importance of getting regular colonoscopies after you turn 50. On the other hand, a friend from church had a colonoscopy a while back--and suffered from irritable bowel syndrom...

Racine, WisconsinFrom the May 6, 2009 Racine County Journal Times:RACINE — Four teens knocked a 42-year-old Racine man from his bike Friday night. He thought they were going to rob him.The man pulled a Smith and Wesson revolver from his side holster, pointed it at the sky and yelled, “Gun!”The four suspects ran, and the man flagged down a Rac...

Schriever, LouisianaFrom the May 7, 2009 Houma (La.) Today:HOUMA — An armed burglary that ended with a homeowner’s brother fatally shooting a suspect was preceded by a rash of similar crimes in the area, deputies said....About 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, two brothers who live in the 400 block of West Main Street discovered a pair of men — one of whom...

The Winchester 370 That Beat a Snake to Death Lily, Kentucky - -(AmmoLand.com)- A snake attacked a Kentucky woman out in a field. She shot at the snake with her shotgun and it did not stop. She then started to beat the snake to death with the shotgun. She was successful but the shotgun suffered severe damage. Both upper and lower tangs were bent s...

In Hudson County, let alone Jersey City, voting along 2A lines isn non existent.  A joke.  You’ll be better sitting at home. Walking home this evening, I met the gentleman who is hoping to win the Councilman spot for my Ward.  I asked him a few questions, may not have answered them directly or at all, typical right?  But at least I got in...

The 4H shooting sports program is a great vehicle for introducing kids to firearm safety and the shooting sports. Daughter #3 was involved with the 4H and competed with everything from air rifles to .50 caliber black powder rifles. In pistol classes she shot .22's and Bullseye with a Kimber Match Grade .45.It always pleases me to see the 4H shootin...

My fantasy boyfriend was apparently in fine fettle in Sydney the other night:America has wound up with a charming leftist as a president. And this scares me. This scares me not because I hate leftists. I don't. I have many charming leftist friends. They're lovely people — as long as they keep their nose out of things they don't understand. Such a...

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The AP has this story here:PITTSBURGH (AP) - Authorities in western Pennsylvania have accused seven people who worked for the community group ACORN of falsifying voter-registration forms.The seven have been charged with either forging, illegally soliciting or illegally filling out voter-registration cards in the lead-up to the 2008 election.Alleghe...

Think turkey has to be bland? Think you can't make a savory meal in a hotel room with a kitchen the size of a closet?Since I made the day's drive out here, I was able to take a few basic spices along as I'll be here the week. I needed just a few fresh ingredients to make the burgers but didn't really want to buy a whole package of buns for just one...

ELLEVUE, WA and REDWOOD CITY, CA - The Second Amendment Foundation, The Calguns Foundation and three California residents today filed a lawsuit seeking to vindicate the right to bear arms against arbitrary state infringement.Nearly all states allow qualified law-abiding citizens to carry guns for self-defense, but a few states allow local ...

Guest Gun Bloggers: WANTED It is so easy even a monkey can do it, don’t make us monkeys make you look bad, get involved today! Manasquan, NJ - -(AmmoLand.com)- At AmmoLand we have been experiencing a phenomenal increase in readers and have been asked to produce more content and articles on guns and ammunition. Our readers, industry supporter...

A group of college students said they are lucky to be alive and they’re thanking the quick-thinking of one of their own. Police said a fellow student shot and killed one of two masked me who burst into an apartment. [More]Big mistake, criminals. Next time, attack them when they're on campus....

From this very worthwhile lament on conservative marketing, from a Hollywood perspective: I grow a bit tired of the in-fighting on all the conservative blogs and news shows between the “social conservatives”: and the Libertarian wing of the party.  Ditch abortion.  Don’t ditch abortion.  Move to the center.  Don’t abandon principles.  ...

Aimsurplus.com has Daniel Defense M4 Rifles back in Stock! Middletown, OH - -(AmmoLand.com)- Just Arrived! A New shipment of Daniel Defense .223/5.56 semi-automatic M4 Carbines. This Rifle was engineered with the tactical professional and shooting enthusiast in mind. Built to redefine the benchmark in small arms performance, this precision-crafte...

Viridian Green Laser Sights Announces Olive Drab Walther P22 Laser Sight Minneapolis, Minnesota - -(TheOutdoorWire.com)- Viridian Green Laser Sights is pleased to announce the launch of the Olive Drab WP22 which is the first ever color-matched rail mounted accessory for a hand gun. The WP22OD possess all the same great features as the popular WP2...

Redding G-Rx Die Set Nominated For “Accessory Of The Year” Cortland, NY - -(AmmoLand.com)- Redding reloading Equipment’s highly innovative G-Rx Die Set has been nominated for the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence, “Accessory of the Year” for 2009. This unique product alleviates the problems associated with relo...

Introducing The Tightspot Quiver Belgrade, Montana - -(AmmoLand.com)- Move your quiver to the right spot with the new TightSpot Quiver, the quiver that allows you to balance your bow, thereby reducing torque that affects shooting accuracy. “This is a huge leap in quiver technology,” says Joe Jacks, President of TightSpot Quivers, R...

Team Safariland Takes Gold At Superstition Mountain Mystery 3 Gun Shoot JACKSONVILLE, Florida - -(AmmoLand.com)- Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, proudly congratulates Team Safariland on its gold medal winning performance at the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun in Mesa, Arizona. The three-day event was held from March 27th through ...