February 2010

South African armed robber shot by business owner

by Self-Defense Examiner February 28, 2010 Self Defense Examiner

I primarily write about self defense cases in the United States.  This is because I’m an American, who focuses first and foremost on American gun and self defense rights.  However, as the case below from South Africa shows, armed self defen…

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Same planet, different worlds.

by Tam February 28, 2010 View from the Porch

Sometimes I’m reminded that not everyone’s on the same page as me:A California sex offender suspected of abducting a girl in 1991 and keeping her captive for 18 years is suffering from “serious mental illness,” defense attorneys say in court papers.Wel…

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Save the mullet!

by Tam February 28, 2010 View from the Porch

Not trusting his Aquanetted coiffure to the ravages of the tsunami-that-wasn’t, Dog fled for the high ground and rhapsodized about the miracles of nature with Larry King. Easily the most surreal thing I’ve seen all morning…

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Donkey, please!

by Tam February 28, 2010 View from the Porch

Representative John Linder, from the north Atlanta ‘burbs, has announced he’s retiring. CNN reports that……[a] spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said Linder’s decision to retire is another blow to House Republicans’ aspir…

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Sunday Music – Rock Sugar

by Rustmeister February 28, 2010 Rustmeister's Alehouse

Y’all heard these guys yet? Rock Sugar – Shook Me Like a PrayerI like it – so sue me.

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ATF Seizes 30 Toy Guns

by cocked and loaded February 28, 2010 Cocked and Loaded

ATF agents confiscated 30 airsoft BB guns froma Tacoma business owner, claiming the toy gunscould be converted into machine guns…more

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When Simple is Also Good – Irish Brown Bread

by Brigid February 28, 2010 Home on the Range

I have to say, the food on my Ireland trip was incredible. It ranged from some surprising pub food at this establishment to some gourmet food at a four star hotel up North. Seated up by the bar, I expected the usual bland tavern fare. What a surprise. Venison Stew in Red Wine Gravy under Puff Pastry. It was incredible, though the smell of the Lamb Stew next to me was pretty tempting. I sent my

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On music reflecting the mind.

by Miguel February 27, 2010 Gun Free Zone

My wife defines my taste in music as eclectic. Actually she uses other words but eclectic is much nicer and sound like I am somewhat intellectually gifted (Yep, camouflage.) She is amazed at the different stuff that pours from my iPod as I feel like listening too. So here is a sample in no particular [...]

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Legally Owning a Handgun in D.C. in 10 (not so easy) Steps

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author February 27, 2010 Learn About Guns

Although the Supreme Court struck down the unconstitutional District of Columbia handgun ban in D.C. v. Heller, lawful handgun ownership is an arduous process:Below is a summary of the steps that a citizen must take to become a lawful handgun owner in D.C.:
1. Acquire the D.C. MPD “Firearms Registration General Requirements and Study Guide,” Application [...]

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Movie Night: Dr. Strangelove

by USCitizen February 27, 2010 Traction Control

Click pics for wallpaper size pix – from 1080p movie source.

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Read John Ross

by Jay February 27, 2010 Rifles, Pistols, and Jay

Tam has a post up about books and people are discussing additions to her list. One is Unintended Consequences by John Ross. This author read his work years back but has been unable to find a copy for some time. Once I find copies I’ll post it up here. It’s a great book,

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Always on Guard

by Brigid February 27, 2010 Home on the Range

I am the Sword of my Family and Shield of my Nation. If sent, I will crush everything you have built, burn all that you love, and kill every one of you.- Star Wars

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NWTF Board Names New Chairman and President

by AmmoLand February 27, 2010 AmmoLand

National Wild Turkey Federation’s National Board of Directors names new chairman and president…

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NWTF Board Names New Chairman and President

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Federal Arrest Warrant and Search Warrant Served in Firearms Theft Case

by AmmoLand February 27, 2010 AmmoLand

BRUFF was allegedly stealing firearms and other items from his employer, Bare’s Sporting Goods in St. Charles, Mich…

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Federal Arrest Warrant and Search Warrant Served in Firearms Theft Case

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ATF Offers $5,000 Reward in Gun Store Burglary

by AmmoLand February 27, 2010 AmmoLand

20 Firearms Stolen From Licensed Dealer…

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ATF Offers $5,000 Reward in Gun Store Burglary

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200,000 Ohioans Now Have Concealed Handgun Licenses

by AmmoLand February 27, 2010 AmmoLand

Ohio Attorney General’s Annual Report on Concealed Handgun Licenses, and the numbers are quite impressive…

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200,000 Ohioans Now Have Concealed Handgun Licenses

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Firearms Freedom Act Advances In Virginia

by AmmoLand February 27, 2010 AmmoLand

Firearms Freedom Act Advances In Virginia You got it through the House, now time for the Senate.

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Firearms Freedom Act Advances In Virginia

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Slappin’ leather

by SayUncle February 27, 2010 SayUncle

Holsterpalooza

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Rambo Rifles?

by SayUncle February 27, 2010 SayUncle

Newsweek looks at AR-15s and their success.

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The science is settled

by SayUncle February 27, 2010 SayUncle

1. The Institute is concerned that, unless the disclosed e-mails are proved to be forgeries or adaptations, worrying implications arise for the integrity of scientific research in this field and for the credibility of the scientific method as practised in this context.
2. The CRU e-mails as published on the internet provide prima facie evidence of [...]

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More on the ATF’s Airsoft Machine Guns

by SayUncle February 27, 2010 SayUncle

Gunsmiths try to make them work but they don’t:
we’ve had gunsmiths try to make a WE TTI lower work with a real steel upper, and it is true that a AR trigger pack will sit in a WE lower, but the trigger mechanism is inoperable with the WE lower unless you heavily modify the body. [...]

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Not a holster problem?

by SayUncle February 27, 2010 SayUncle

Mentioned earlier where it was reported that an unholstered gun went off and killed someone. It looks like a murder now.

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Taurus 738 TCP Comments

by Jay February 27, 2010 Rifles, Pistols, and Jay

Via OneInchGroup some comments on the Taurus 738. thinking of buying one? Me? Not so much.

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Indiana House Democrats Bail On Gun Owners

by Jay February 27, 2010 Rifles, Pistols, and Jay

Indiana gun owners got screwed by House Democrats. Anyone reading Firing Pin Journal and living in Indiana please follow the directions below. Those of us outside Indiana can also voice our displeasure by reposting the material below. It’s at GunNuts and written by Caleb. From over at GunNuts:

Yesterday in the Indiana House, Indiana House [...]

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Safer Streets 2010: Starbucks supports armed customers.

by LA Gun Rights Examiner February 27, 2010 LA Gun Rights Examiner

In the Huffington Post, Dennis Henigan writes Why? [ Starbucks sticks to its guns; Why? ] The article was very harsh, emotional and and it gets to be very off-issue. In other words, if a company doesn’t rush to kick customers out of its es…

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Wookie Utopias?

by Tam February 27, 2010 View from the Porch

Which novels have the best wookie-suiter utopias? My standard proselytizing books have always been The Probability Broach, Alongside Night, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, and Voyage From Yesteryear.Any others I should keep in stock?(Kings of the High Fr…

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Armed homeowner sends intruder fleeing

by Self-Defense Examiner February 27, 2010 Self Defense Examiner

A Johnson County, Missouri homeowner reportedly used his handgun to protect himself and his wife from a home invader. Police say that the the man and his wife were in their home at about 10 AM when they heard a noise outside.  Knowing that there…

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Armed homeowner sends intruder fleeing

by Self-Defense Examiner February 27, 2010 Self Defense Examiner

A Johnson County, Missouri homeowner reportedly used his handgun to protect himself and his wife from a home invader. Police say that the the man and his wife were in their home at about 10 AM when they heard a noise outside.  Knowing that there…

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GRE Round Up for Feb. 27

by David Codrea February 27, 2010 The War on Guns

There’s some good stuff being turned out. I hope you’re availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation …

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How To Tell a Chili Addict

by Rio Arriba February 27, 2010 Outback Notes

No, this is not a variant on the old joke of “You can always tell a chili addict, but you can’t tell him much!” (But that is true, by the way.)This is about distinguishing the creature from other, lesser, forms of homo sapiens. Here are a few tips that…

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We’re the Only Ones…

by David Codrea February 27, 2010 The War on Guns

… Going to the Dogs EnoughA police officer trying to make an arrest at a Minneapolis home shot the neighbor’s dog….Relieved EnoughCop Accused of Urinating in Front of Woman Resigns…Tipping Generously EnoughThe U.S. attorney’s office and the FBI…

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Pete Brownell for NRA Board

by AmmoLand February 27, 2010 AmmoLand

The true power of the NRA is the individual’s voice. With the advent of the internet, all of our voices can be heard…

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Pete Brownell for NRA Board

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Armed homeowner sends intruder fleeing

by Self-Defense Examiner February 27, 2010 Self Defense Examiner

A Johnson County, Missouri homeowner reportedly used his handgun to protect himself and his wife from a home invader. Police say that the the man and his wife were in their home at about 10 AM when they heard a noise outside.  Knowing that there…

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Armed homeowner sends intruder fleeing

by Self-Defense Examiner February 27, 2010 Self Defense Examiner

A Johnson County, Missouri homeowner reportedly used his handgun to protect himself and his wife from a home invader. Police say that the the man and his wife were in their home at about 10 AM when they heard a noise outside.  Knowing that there…

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Another Profile in Apathy?

by David Codrea February 27, 2010 The War on Guns

I reminded readers here of another option that was not included in WorldNetDaily’s recent poll on the Arizona Senate race.Correspondent Straightarrow sent them this letter to the editor under his real name. They opted not to post it,so I will post it…

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