Sunday, May 31, 2009

A Follow-up on the Self Defense Shooting of Pharmacy Robber Antwun Parker

by LearnAboutGuns.com May 31, 2009 Learn About Guns

I’ve recently discussed the self defense shooting of Antwun Parker, who was part of an armed robber team that attacked an Oklahoma City pharmacy.  I’ve also discussed how the dead armed robber’s family wrongfully blamed the pharmacy worker who acted in self defense.  That pharmacy worker, Jerome Ersland has since been charged with murder for [...]

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Quote of the Day – Gateways Edition

by Peter May 31, 2009 Firearms and Freedom

In addition, New York’s airports are gateways to the world, and you can travel to many global locations which are even stricter than New York City in their restrictions on gun ownership. You may find Cuba, Darfur, and North Korea to be especially pleasant places. – Dave Kopel, in Guns in Parks: The Hoplophobes’ Travel [...]

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Breaking News: Alan Gura to Attend GBR-IV

by USCitizen May 31, 2009 Traction Control

tRAVEL IS BOOKE

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Ask MGC! Whats an assault weapon?

by Tom May 31, 2009 My Gun Culture

There’s a lot of confusion, misunderstanding, and downright lies about assault weapons, so in true My Gun Culture fashion I hope to clarify this once and for all. Assault Weapons are sneaky little morphing bastards. They have a unique ability…

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Without amenities you say?

by Rio Arriba May 31, 2009 Outback Notes

Well, take it back! We might be isolated and remote but we still have all the benefits of High Civilization. Five (five, count ‘em!) lovely rooms with right-in-front parking, plus a café just across the street. Bored, stranger? You can always mosey do…

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William Shatner’s Spplat Attack

by Murdoc May 31, 2009 Gun Pundit

Not a photoshop:
It’s an advertisement for a huge 2002 Trek-themed paintball tournament. More info here. Via Jeff’s Gameblog.

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I’ll take “Kevin Bacon” for $500, Alex…

by Tam May 31, 2009 View from the Porch

So, my pal Joanna is going to be on Jeopardy! on Wednesday, June 3rd. Jeopardy! is, of course, hosted by one Alex Trebek, who also appeared in the X-Files episode, “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space” with Charles Nelson Reilly, who was in Cannonball Run II…

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Weekend Update: Bathroom Cops, Gun Disablers and Sonia Sotomayor

by David Codrea May 31, 2009 The War on Guns

I’d like to revisit three stories we’ve discussed recently and share some new information and observations. [More]Today’s Gun Rights Examiner column finds commonality in three seemingly unrelated stories: They all stink.Also see alerts from Nevada and …

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This Day in History: May 31

by David Codrea May 31, 2009 The War on Guns

General Knox who has deservedly acquired the character of One of the most valuable Officers in the service, and who combating almost innumerable difficulties in the department he fills, has placed the Artillery upon a footing, that does him the greates…

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Quote of the Day:

by Tam May 31, 2009 View from the Porch

“Steyn’s only mistake here is to assume that Obama would have any serious interest in American exceptionalism in the world. As far as Obama is concerned, what is exceptional about America is Obama.”*Snerk*

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Weekend update: Bathroom cops, gun disablers and Sonia Sotomayor

by Gun Rights Examiner May 31, 2009 Gun Rights Examiner

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) I’d like to revisit three stories we’ve discussed recently and share some new information and observations. Wiping out the myth that cops are more responsible with guns than citizens On May 21 we presented &quot…

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Weekend update: Bathroom cops, gun disablers and Sonia Sotomayor

by Gun Rights Examiner May 31, 2009 Gun Rights Examiner

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) I’d like to revisit three stories we’ve discussed recently and share some new information and observations. Wiping out the myth that cops are more responsible with guns than citizens On May 21 we presented &quot…

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A Couple Finance Related Links…

by jr May 31, 2009 A Keyboard and a .45

…that I think are worth your while.

The first is from The Whited Sepulchre, a North Texas Libertarian who really does have his head on straight. His post?

Next, from 2A Musing, we have some Friday financial fun. If you are a casual stock trader, this is an important read.

If you have any money in the markets, or any interest in the future of our economy, give them both a read.

On an unrelated topic. If you are one of the folks who read “A Keyboard and a .45″, and have the forethought to put away a thing or two for “Justin”, you may just find 10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Food Storage 10 Years Ago interesting.

H/T to Total Survivalist Libertarian Rantfest for that last link.

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Meme for the Fearless.

by Tam May 31, 2009 View from the Porch

If you are immune to the mockery of your friends, Marko challenges you to list the five most embarrassing albums on your iPod.I’m safe for the moment, because my Nano only holds 4 gigs of stuff, which means that there’s nothing in there but some really…

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It probably had Lucas electrics, too…

by Tam May 31, 2009 View from the Porch

The English aircraft industry, like Australian fauna, has always been weird and insular and quite frequently turns out creatures that may not be evolutionary successes, but are spectacular in their oddness nonetheless.

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Overheard at the gun show…

by Tam May 31, 2009 View from the Porch

Looking at some really good gun belts, under a sign reading “AMISH LEATHER BELTS”:Me: “Who knew the Amish had such thick hides?”RX: “Have you ever tried skinning one? Oh, they make such a fuss! It’s a good thing they’re pacifists, because they look lik…

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Dark That Brings Evil With It Should Be Pre Planned For

by Nancy May 31, 2009 Gun Values Board

courtesy of circulating
What do you do when the power suddenly fails and you find yourself in the pitch dark with a feeling that not all is well?
Due to the recent surge of violent home invasions that include the invaders cutting the power and the phone lines before they invade, the answer to this question [...]

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Sunday Music

by Rustmeister May 31, 2009 Rustmeister's Alehouse

Marshall Tucker Band “Long Hard Ride”.

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