February 2012

California Game Commissioner Responds to Animal Rights Wackos Resignation Demands

by AmmoLand February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

By Fredy RiehlAmmoLand Gun NewsSacramento, CA –(Ammoland.com)-  After animal-rights interests- led by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) - launched an all out campaign seeking the removal of California Fish and Game Commission President, Dan Richards for being a hunter.Back Story: Richards was photographed with a mountain lion he killed on a legal hunt in [...]

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What Do Democrats Have Against Guns and Gun Rights?

by AmmoLand February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

AmmoLand Gun NewsWashington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- When news broke that Democrat legislators in Iowa had stormed out in protest over pro-Second Amendment bills which Republicans in the Republican-controlled legislature had brought up for  a vote, I wasn’t too surprised.After all, since when do Democrats approve of guns or support gun rights?But as I read Iowa House Minority [...]

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Winter concealed carry tips for CCW permit holders

by Rob Reed, Michigan Firearms Examiner February 29, 2012 Michigan Firearms Examiner

As we Michigan residents struggle through another winter this is a good time to review tips for effective concealed carry during the cold weather season.The biggest difference between warm weather and cold weather carry is that we wear more…

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Leap

by USCitizen February 29, 2012 Traction Control

March 2012 has been postponed for one day as February adds an additional day this year. Happy February 29th.  

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DC Council committee proposes to retract parts of new gun law

by Of Arms and the Law February 29, 2012 Arms & The Law

Story here. The story illustrates a side-benefit of litigation: “A majority of council members are on record as being skeptical of lessening restrictions on guns, although many have stressed that they hope to fend off more court challenges to the city’s law.”

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Seen in the gun store parking lot…

by Tam February 29, 2012 View from the Porch

Someone please tell me this is not an official Chrysler offering….

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The Arms Trade Treaty & Our Constitution’s Loophole

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

This —the 2/3 Senate majority— is our Constitution’s “loophole.” [More]More on the UN’s global gun grab from Gallant, Chwick and Eisen.

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Cold Blue Case Files

by Brigid February 29, 2012 Home on the Range

Sometimes all you need is that one little piece of evidence. Sometimes you just need that one little ingredient. But, quoting the Stones, “You can’t always get what you want”.But sometimes you get what you need. I learned that early on. My grandmother learned to cook in the depression era and could make about anything [...]

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RIP Davy

by Rustmeister February 29, 2012 Rustmeister's Alehouse

David Thomas “Davy” Jones(30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012) .

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Remington Named Top Brand for Rifles, Shotguns & Rifle Ammunition in Recent Survey

by AmmoLand February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

Remington Arms CompanyMadison, NC –(Ammoland.com)- Southwick Associates recently announced the brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in 2011 from 41,923 internet-based surveys completed by hunters and target shooters.The respondents overwhelmingly chose Remington as the top brand for rifles (16% of all purchases), shotguns (24.6% of all purchases) and rifle ammunition (25.5% of all purchases).“We [...]

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‘Operation #EFAD’ To Offer Free Kindle Download and Use Social Media To Promote Liberty

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

Author Matthew Bracken is going to make copies of his novel “Enemies Foreign and Domestic” available starting tomorrow for free Kindle download. It’s part of a larger project that includes use of social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, to help spread the word about not just his book, but as an actual tool to [...]

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‘Operation #EFAD’ To Offer Free Kindle Download and Use Social Media To Promote Liberty

by DavidCodrea February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

AmmoLand Gun NewsUSA –(Ammoland.com)- Have you heard about “Operation #EFAD” yet?Author Matthew Bracken is going to make copies of his novel “Enemies Foreign and Domestic” available starting tomorrow for free Kindle download. It’s part of a larger project that includes use of social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, to help spread the word about [...]

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WIlson Combat Introduces the Damasteel StarFighter Knife

by AmmoLand February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

The “Damasteel StarFighter” Knife by Brian TigheWilson CombatBerryville, AR –(Ammoland.com)- For over a decade, WILSON TACTICAL the knife and tool division of WILSON COMBAT has brought the finest in quality edged tactical tools to our discriminating clientele.For 2012 we are raising the bar and will be offering a limited collection of handmade knives by some [...]

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Learn CPR over the internet

by Of Arms and the Law February 29, 2012 Arms & The Law

Webpage here. In the center video, “Hear from Families and Survivors,” Rob Charles is my brother in law, and Ann Charles my sister.

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Echo Niner Camera Strap

by Matt February 29, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Last time I checked cameras still cost a whole mess of money. For some, their camera is also their livelihood. So why would anyone trust just any old camera strap to keep your camera around your neck? You shouldn’t. Echo Niner (E9) makes what they call the E9 Camera Strap. If you spend much time [...]

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Registration Now Open For Quality Deer Management Association’s 2012 National Convention

by AmmoLand February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

Registration Now Open For Quality Deer Management Association’s 2012 National ConventionQuality Deer Management AssociationBOGART, Ga. –(Ammoland.com)- Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) National Convention, to be held Aug. 9-11 in Nashville, Tenn.For a second-consecutive year, QDMA’s National Convention will be held in partnership with the Bass Pro Shops [...]

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NYSRPA To Sen. Peralta – Tell The Truth About Firearms Microstamping

by AmmoLand February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

NYSRPA To Sen. Peralta – Tell The Truth About Firearms MicrostampingNew York State Rifle and Pistol AssociationAlbany, NY –(Ammoland.com)-  The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association would like to correct the gross misstatements made by Senator Jose Peralta in his letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding his proposed firearms microstamping bill S-675B.First, there is [...]

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Redondo Beach double homicide shows no place is safe

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

And while most of us don’t expect violence to happen to us, especially in the often-illusory sanctuary of our homes, we can’t lose sight of the fact that it may, at any time and place, that there is no safe place, and that it serves us best to maintain awareness of that sad, outrageous reality, [...]

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Mountain Khakis Official Apparel Partner Of Bobby Labonte Racing

by AmmoLand February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

Mountain KhakisJackson Hole, WY –(Ammoland.com)- Mountain Khakis, a leading mountain-inspired lifestyle apparel brand, will be the Official Apparel Partner of the Bobby Labonte Racing team during its 2012 season.The Bobby Labonte Racing (BLR) team, including four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion Earl Pearson Jr., will be clothed in MK apparel throughout the season, [...]

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Redondo Beach double homicide shows no place is safe

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner February 29, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

"Coooool. I got a killer next to me. Hahaha. WTF," Courtney Bergman tweeted to friends on Tuesday, The Daily Breeze reported. Hours later, she and her mother were dead, victims of a double homicide. [Note: The…

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Redondo Beach double homicide shows no place is safe

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner February 29, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

"Coooool. I got a killer next to me. Hahaha. WTF," Courtney Bergman tweeted to friends on Tuesday, The Daily Breeze reported. Hours later, she and her mother were dead, victims of a double homicide. [Note: The…

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Gangster Government, and Sakharov’s Immunity

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

Stop what you’re doing and go read this, right now. Do you know about “Operation #EFAD”? You do now. I’ll be reporting on this tomorrow on Gun Rights Examiner, with exclusive commentary from Matthew Bracken.   And I’ll be asking you to help spread the word.

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Big news in DC

by SayUncle February 29, 2012 SayUncle

Cutting back on gun restrictions. Thank you, Emily Miller!

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We’re the Only Ones Kind of a Drag Enough: Part Two

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

Remember this? This might be why she panicked: In trying to comprehend how their loved one ended up dead in a police altercation, Weglier recalled a conversation Pat had with her mother years ago involving a criminal in Illinois who was impersonating an officer, would pull women over and then rape them.We’ve even given those [...]

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Smith & Wesson To Lock and Load Fall Fashions

by cocked and loaded February 29, 2012 Cocked and Loaded

Nothing stylish to wear to the rangeladies? Smith & Wesson will remedythat problem this fall…more

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Latest CDC Gun Violence Study Continues Beating Long Dead Horses

by DRoberts February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

Anti Gun VaccinationAmmoLand Gun NewsManasquan, NJ –(Ammoland.com)- On May 16th, the CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention issued another Anti Gun report; why such a Dept even exists is for another day, although its no big secret that many elite gun banners consider owning firearms to be a “social disease” and therefore somehow falls under the [...]

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In Iowa

by SayUncle February 29, 2012 SayUncle

House democrats leave to protest pro gun bills. And Ravenwood’s law is to blame. As to the bills: One bill would alter the state constitution to specifically include gun rights. Another would rewrite the law on “reasonable force” so that a person may use force — including deadly force — against someone who they believe [...]

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Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise…

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

*Four members of the NYPD have been shot over the past two and a half months. [More]Followed by “Project Bloomwalker”: **Four New York City Police officers pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to transport guns and/or stolen goods across state lines, federal prosecutors said.And lest we forget: Veteran officer becomes fourth NYPD cop to commit suicide in less [...]

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Iowa Dems walk out of legislature over pro-gun measures

by Of Arms and the Law February 29, 2012 Arms & The Law

Story here. Neither measure seems particularly controversial. One would insert language from the Second Amendment into the State constitution; the other would essentially remove a retreat requirement from self-defense law (bringing Iowa into line with the majority of States). Thanks to reader Jim K…..

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by Cemetery's Gun Blob February 29, 2012 Cemetery's Gun Blob
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Swamp Thing: The Immersion – A ZCORR Storage Story…

by Tom February 29, 2012 My Gun Culture

Some time ago, Jason from ZCORR Zero Corrosion Products left a comment on MyGunCulture.com. Something about his corrosion-proof storage bags for guns, ammo, supplies – most anything one might need to keep intact and rust-free for long periods of time in, let’s say, less than ideal storage conditions. We (pridefully) told Jason that if we [...]

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My Man Mitt

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

He’s making all kinds of noises these days to backtrack on his record. Me, I think he ought to answer the damn questions. I also think we ought to take him at his word, that he believes in and supports Massachusetts-style “gun laws”: Anti-gunners aren’t the only ones using blinders to make themselves feel better.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

by SayUncle February 29, 2012 SayUncle

I snagged the Galaxy Nexus last week. Short version of this review is it’s the greatest phone ever. Well, until the next one. That’s how these work. On to stuff. The screen is amazing and comes in at 4.65 inches and is Super AMOLED. I have no idea what that means other than, apparently, freakin’ [...]

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The Noose Tightens

by David Codrea February 29, 2012 The War on Guns

Just when you thought the government couldn’t ruin the First Amendment any further: The House of Representatives approved a bill on Monday that outlaws protests in instances where some government officials are nearby, whether or not you even know it. [More]Some are dismissing this as an inaccurate representation of the bill, and point to RT [...]

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Turkey Pros Pick Gear They Like at NWTF Show

by WON February 29, 2012 AmmoLand

By Barbara BairdAmmoLand Gun NewsNashville, TN–(Ammoland.com)- They timed it just right. The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Convention & Sport Show in mid-February fell on the calendar when hunters were packing away their small game gear and getting ready to dust off decoys and tune up calls for spring gobblers.This year’s show at Opryland in Nashville [...]

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