The Truth About Guns
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Updated: 5 days 19 hours ago
Question of the Day: What Should Chicago Do to Reduce “Gun Violence”?
“Gun violence has reached almost endemic levels in Chicago,” thinkprogress.org declares, after another ballistically active Windy City weekend (22 people shot in 24-hours). Adam Peck meant to use the word “epidemic.” “Endemic” means “(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people ... Read More
Irresponsible Gun Owners of the Day: Rayshawn Jackson, Gerald Jones, Marquese Murphy and Keith Binder
“Police cited four men Friday for allegedly shooting ‘realistic-looking’ paintball guns at a vehicle,” madison.com reports. “The Madison [WI] Police Department initially received reports of two men shooting assault rifles at a vehicle in front of them while driving Friday afternoon. ... Read More
Gun Review: MGI Hydra MARCK-15
The AR-15 is the most popular firearm design in the United States. The reason behind that fact is the gun’s ability to easily and quickly transform to meet the end user’s requirements. Everything from heavy-barreled long range precision to tiny ... Read More
Fast and Furious Explained. Again. Still.
The Congressional investigation into Operation Fast and Furious has gone cold. This despite the fact that “on Thursday, June 28, 2012, [Attorney General Eric] Holder became the first sitting member of the Cabinet of the United States to be held in criminal contempt ... Read More
AK-47, AK-74 Buying Panic Begins
Once again, the firearms industry owes President Obama a debt of gratitude. The CIC’s ban on the importation of new Kalashnikov Concern firearms has created yet another politically-inspired sales surge. “We sell some of the Kalashnikov Concern stuff,” Robert Keller, ... Read More
Quote of the Day: We Know Best Edition
“Police chiefs are in a very good position to make (a may-issue) determination. I understand the concern about it, but there needs to be someone that’s close to the community that can make the call.” – Former Boston police commissioner ... Read More
This Is What Happens to A Disarmed Populace: Hinkley Park Beating Edition
“Police say the man was looking for his son when someone threw a lit firework near him,” chicago.cbslocal.com reports. “When he tried to find out who threw it, he was attacked and suffered a concussion . . . A crowd reportedly gathered ... Read More
Another Restaurant Welcomes Armed Citizens
A Maryville, Tennessee restaurant, Shiloh Brew and Chew, has made the decision to openly welcome armed citizens. Owner Sharma Floyd made the decision after she read about a convenience store manager who was shot shortly after posting a “No Weapons ... Read More
OMG! Michigan Killer Supported Gun Rights! OMG!
“The social media presence of Michigan triple-homicide suspect Brady Oestrike shows a heavy focus on guns and gun rights,” mlive.com reports. “On his Facebook page, Oestrike’s main photo shows a cartoon character holding a gun and with a machine gun ... Read More
North Carolina State Highway Patrol Buy SIG SAUER P226 in .357SIG
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) are tooling-up with the SIG SAUER P226 in .357SIG. Given that the NCSHP has 1600 sworn officers, the order’s probably around 2k guns. SIG’s press release (after the jump) attributes the agency’s selection to the ... Read More
Question of the Day: What’s Your Favorite Video Game Gun?
“A strange off-shoot of my dislike of guns in real life is that I am a fanatic for ridiculous weaponry in video games.” So writes Jef With One F at houstonpress.com. In pursuit of what he calls gun centric overkill, ... Read More
LAPD Use LAX Shooting To Justify Salary Plea
The video above uses the 2013 shooting at LAX to lobby for more funding from the public purse for the City of Angels po-po. According to the union, “department cuts have created unsafe conditions for Angelenos. Because of budget cuts, the SWAT team ... Read More
Quote of the Day: Yadda, Yadda, Yadda Edition
“We will keep building on our strategy, putting more officers on the street in summer months, proactively intervening in gang conflicts, partnering with community leaders.” – Chicago police commissioner Gary McCarthy in 22 Shot, 2 Dead in ‘Unacceptable’ Chicago Gun ... Read More
Self-Defense Tip: Everyone Gets Firsts Before Anyone Gets Seconds. Maybe.
In the video above, Dom Raso does some game theory on who Rambo should have shot first and whether or not the cinematic victory was even possible. Raso rags on Rambo’s draw, grip and flinch. What he doesn’t mention: Rambo shoots ... Read More
MO Voters Will Decide Whether to Strengthen RKBA on August 5
Missouri will have a strengthened Right to Keep and Bear Arms provision on the August 5th ballot. Yesterday the Supreme Court upheld rulings against opponents of the amendment who tried to keep voters from deciding on the measure. The constitutional ... Read More
A Well Regulated Militia…
I lay on a pile of cow crap and nettles, peering uselessly through weeds growing on a wire fence. I am unable to see more than 12 feet into an open field. Prone, my neck and shoulders hurt as I ... Read More
First and Second Amendment Win in Arlington, Texas
The First and Second Amendments of the Bill of Rights are essential in supporting each other. The First bolsters the Second, while the Second provides the means to protect the first. It’s clear that the open carry of firearms is ... Read More
Happy 200th Birthday Samuel Colt!
If Samuel Colt was alive today, he’d be 200 years old. While I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy, I thank the failed underwater mine maker for enabling Americans’ natural, civil and Constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms. ... Read More
Question of the Day: What Is It With Anti-Gunners and Dick Size?
I kinda get it. Gun control advocates believe that people who carry firearms are mentally-challenged, anti-social, paranoid, trigger-happy vigilantes. The latter characterization assumes that gun carrying citizens are actively looking for trouble. Fantasizing about using their gun to prove their manhood. Why? Because, the antis ... Read More