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Leaked Hillary Clinton Audio Regarding the NRA
To the best of my ability, this is a transcription of the audio:
I do not believe that the NRA represents most gun owners. They sure don’t represent the majority of Americans but they have so intimidated elected members of Congress and other legislative bodies that these people are casting the most of certain laws. The idea that you could have an open carry permit with an AK-47 over your shoulder walking up and down the aisles of a supermarket is just despicable. So I’m going to speak out, I’m going to do everything I can to rally against this pernicious corrupting influence of the NRA and we’re going to do whatever we can. I was proud when my husband took them out and we were able to ban assault weapons but he had to put a sunset on so 10 years later, of course, you know which would expire. To reiterate, that we got to go after this and here again the Supreme Court is wrong on the Second Amendment and I am going to make that stance every chance I get so I will need your help on that.
Crossbow Do’s & Don’ts
When I first started shooting modern crossbows, I had no idea what to expect. Like many, they confused me. I had seen them on TV, but without ever handling one, I wasn’t sure about a lot of things. How do you load one? How do you pull the string back? What’s the trigger like? Do they kick, like a rifle? Are they noisy? Are they accurate? How far away can you accurately shoot one? Do they have enough power to kill a deer?
Was I in for a surprise! Modern crossbows are fast, accurate, and plenty powerful enough to cleanly take the largest big-game animals in North America. They are also a pleasure to shoot.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/bowhunting/13-crossbow-shooting-dos-3-donts/
Trump Outlines 2A Stance
One common criticism of billionaire businessman and presidential candidate Donald Trump is that he far too often speaks in vague generalities and rarely offers specifics about where he stands on the issues.
That is no longer the case, at least regarding his stance on gun rights and the Second Amendment, after Trump released his official policy position on his campaign website.
“The Second Amendment to our Constitution is clear. The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon. Period,” the position paper began.
Trump went on to explain that the right to keep and bear arms is a right that pre-exists both the government and the Constitution, noting that government didn’t create the right, nor can it take it away.
He also rightly denoted the Second Amendment as “America’s first freedom,” pointing out that it helps protect all of the other rights we hold dear.
Read the rest of the article: http://worldofguns.info/2016/09/26/trump-releases-his-plan-for-2nd-amendment-leaves-millions-furious/
Tannerite NOT Used In New York Bombing
Authorities in notoriously anti-gun New York City are attempting to claim that the IED blast that detonated in a Chelsea dumpster, wounding 29, contained a common and very stable binary target mixture.
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Now, here’s where I tell you those “authorities” and reporters are either confused, telling half-truths, or are intentionally lying.
Tannerite is an incredibly popular and very stable binary target mixture. It is a patented mixture of high-grade ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder that is sold as two components and then is mixed on-site. It can only be set off by high-velocity centerfire rifle bullet.
Read the rest of the article: http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/09/19/authorities-claim-tannerite-used-ny-bomb-blast-science-suggests-otherwise/
3-Gun Competitive Shooter Stops MN Terrorist
USPSA Shooter, 3-Gunner, and NRA-certified firearms instructor Jason Falconer has been identified as the man who shot and killed a 22-year-old Somali immigrant who went on a stabbing rampage inside a St. Cloud, (MN) Mall on Saturday.
The apparent terrorist—who apparently asked victims if they were Muslims before stabbing them—was engaged by Falconer inside the mall.
Read the rest of the article: http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/09/19/man-shot-crossroads-mall-terrorist-uspsa-competitor-3-gun-shooter/
Further Australian Gun Control Looming
Gun-controlled Australia is witnessing gun crime at such high levels that state and federal officials are pushing new controls that will do everything from enact a second national gun buyback to increase sentences for gun crime and illegal gun possession.
On September 11, Breitbart News reported that Melbourne, Australia, has witnessed more than one shooting a week since January 2015. The Age reported, “Crimes associated with firearm possession have also more than doubled, driven by the easy availability of handguns, semi-automatic rifles, shotguns and, increasingly, machine guns, that are smuggled into the country or stolen from licensed owners.”
Now The Age reports that Melbourne’s gun problems extend to all of Victoria and often show themselves in violence against police officers.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/09/13/gun-controlled-australia-gun-control-pushed-fight-rising-gun-crime/
Suppressors & Steel
The Sound of Silence vs the Strength of Steel – Shooting suppressed rifles with steel targets provide a comfortable platform with instant feedback of a hit/miss. In this video we look at 9mm, 45ACP and 5.56×45, comparing supersonic ammo to subsonic ammo as well as suppressed vs unsuppressed. Special Guest, Lil’ Red Danger.
Suppressor Purchase With Silencer Shop’s SID Kiosks
ModernRifleman has a very thorough review of the process. For those interested in how it would all work out, the article should answer your questions. Definitely worth the read.
WA AG Ferguson Proposes Assault Weapon Ban
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is proposing a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Ferguson, joined by a broad coalition of over 50 community leaders and elected officials, announced on Wednesday that he will submit agency request legislation in the 2017 session.
Ferguson’s proposed legislation has two key elements:
- A ban on semiautomatic weapons with military-style features that render them more easily concealable or more deadly; and
- A limit on magazine capacity — currently unlimited under Washington law — to a maximum of 10 rounds of ammunition.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/wash-attorney-general-proposes-ban-on-assault-weapons-high-capacity-magazines/439031354
September 2016 Gun & Gear Contests
At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that I am aware of for the month.
Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can.
If you are aware of any that are not on the list, please use the contact form to get it added to the list.
Medical Marijuana Gun Prohibition
A federal government ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders does not violate the 2nd Amendment, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.
The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals applies to the nine Western states that fall under the court’s jurisdiction, including California, Washington and Oregon.
It came in a lawsuit filed by S. Rowan Wilson, a Nevada woman who tried to buy a firearm in 2011 after obtaining a medical marijuana card.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/08/31/appeals-court-upholds-ban-on-gun-sales-to-medical-marijuana-card-holders.html
Every American’s Right
Great to see the Shiloh Shooting folks getting some positive press. They are really good guys.