Thursday, May 14, 2009

We’re the Only Ones in Your Mind Enough

by David Codrea May 14, 2009 The War on Guns

What’s in the mind of the officer may not be what’s in the mind of the viewer”… [More]Well, at least we know what was in the mind of the suspect: an “Only One’s” boot.[Via William T]

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Thoughts on Black Powder Guns with the Gun Doc

by AmmoLand May 14, 2009 AmmoLand

Thoughts on Blackpowder Guns with Gunsmith Budd “Gun Doc” Gardstein

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Failed on Both Counts

by David Codrea May 14, 2009 The War on Guns

Vigilante justice in Akron pizza shop; owner tells his story [More]WKYC.com: “Report the Facts. Respect the Truth.”Do you think these “Authorized Journalist” idiots even see the irony?Why not ask them? news@wkyc.com[Via David R]

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A Question About Hugo Chavez

by David Codrea May 14, 2009 The War on Guns

Why hasn’t anyone dragged that ugly Marxist dog out into the street and hanged him from a lamp post? [More]I guess maybe I’m overreacting. After all, he shares the same goal as many of our political leaders: getting “illegal guns” off the street.I ha…

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A guy who’s always worth reading…

by Tam May 14, 2009 View from the Porch

Kevin Baker’s blog, The Smallest Minority, turns six today, which is like eighty in people years.Tossing out a couple of smartass quips every day is so easy, even I can do it. Churning out several pages of deep thought every few days, on the other hand…

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Special Tags Raise Funds for Arizona Wildlife

by AmmoLand May 14, 2009 AmmoLand

Special Tags Raise Funds for Arizona Wildlife

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Guns in restaurants

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

The bill is on its way to being finalized. So, the Commercial Squeal kick up the hysteria:
“I guess we have to wait for someone to shoot someone before legislators change their minds,” said Danny Sumrall, chief manager of the Half Shell restaurant on Poplar.
What about the people being shot now, while it’s illegal to carry [...]

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Shocking

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

Maryland decides to raise money by taxing millionaires. Millionaires respond by leaving.

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Because if You Don’t We’re Going to Hurt You

by David Codrea May 14, 2009 The War on Guns

This is another flagged video, meaning you need to sign up to watch it. [More]It’s the tasing of the pastor we talked about earlier.You WILL obey the state. Even if you’re not doing anything to harm anyone. They simply cannot allow you to get away wi…

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Ruger Rumors

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

Ruger is pimping their surprise.
Firearm Blog has a round up and some evidence in Ruger’s own annual report.
Sebastian managed to snag a pic of something that could be a clue.
Ed has seen it and handled it but is sworn to secrecy.

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“Inspector X”

by David Codrea May 14, 2009 The War on Guns

“When I was young, I worked for ATF.”"There was a movie I saw once starring Burt Lancaster (Valdez is Coming) wherein he was asked where he learned how to shoot. He said, ‘When I was an Indian scout!’”"He was then asked, ‘When was that?’”"He responded,…

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Impractical but cool guns

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

A meme. Tam has posted hers. As did Mulliga.
Me? I say hands down the Desert Eagle 50. Big, awkward, grips like an apple, and flings brass onto your forehead that sometimes causes bleeding. Ask this guy. But who doesn’t like a 50 caliber?
And the Taurus Judge. A shotgun in a revolver package. What’s not [...]

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This Day in History: May 14

by David Codrea May 14, 2009 The War on Guns

As the good of the Service depends in a very great Measure on a proper Choice of Officers, and the honour of a superior, as much upon the quality of his Subalterns, I have given you power to nominate yours, Subject to my disapprobation, from which, tha…

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Glock to Sponsor Gun Blogger Rendezvous

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

Mr. Completely reports:
I’m extremely pleased to announce that Glock has agreed to help sponsor the Gun Blogger Rendezvous, coming up September 10, 11, 12, & 13th. in Reno at the Silver Legacy hotel and Casino. As a Glock owner, (a 17, a 22, and a 34, if you must know!) I am pleased [...]

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Cowitnessing FNP-45 USG

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

I’ve long thought that a handgun with a red dot sight that cowitnessed with the iron sights would be sweet. But that it would be hard to pull off. Well, TacticalGunFan.com notes the new FNP-45 USG:

From Gun Porn

It does just that. It’s an FNP-45 but has a threaded barrel, elevated night sights, and [...]

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Culture war

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

Compare and contrast. Pack a lunch.

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Barnes Banded Solid and Triple-Shock X-Bullets Round-out Federal Premium Cape-Shok Ammunition Line

by AmmoLand May 14, 2009 AmmoLand

Barnes Banded Solid and Triple-Shock X-Bullets Round-out Federal Premium Cape-Shok Ammunition Line

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Now, release the POWs

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

The White House moves to end the War on Drugs:
The Obama administration’s new drug czar says he wants to banish the idea that the U.S. is fighting “a war on drugs,” a move that would underscore a shift favoring treatment over incarceration in trying to reduce illicit drug use.
Assuming they mean it for real and [...]

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National park carry bill

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

It?s actually considerably better than the rule promulgated by the Bush Administration

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Pull out

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

Billy reports the EU extorting money from Intel. I think companies like Intel and in the past Microsoft should just pull out of the EU. The EU needs you more than you need them.

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Licensing and registration

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

Working as expected in New Zealand.

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Press takes dictation from the Brady Campaign

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

The other biased Washington paper says Obama should step up the gun control. Meanwhile, the White House dances around the assault weapons ban issue.

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No, I don’t

by SayUncle May 14, 2009 SayUncle

Do you get twitter now?
Though I have discovered why I don’t. Seems it’s more conducive to those who text. I’m not a big texting sort of guy. Because, like Billy once said, texting is like trying to start a fire by rubbing two lighters together.

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‘Inspector X’

by Gun Rights Examiner May 14, 2009 Gun Rights Examiner

From ATF "Careers" page Foreword: Recent Gun Rights Examiner columns regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives reminded me of an interview I did some years back with a former ATF inspector. I went looking for it an…

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