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“Journalism”
Allow me to reiterate the first paragraph from the article for those that did not catch the error:
A woman arrested for suspected drunken driving slammed her car into a crowd at Oklahoma State University’s homecoming parade Saturday, killing four people, including a two-year-old. More than 30 others were injured.
Make no doubt about it, this is a not-so-subtle attack our 2nd Amendment rights. Those at the Traverse City Record Eagle probably thought they could use this tragedy to further restrict gun rights, with the adage ‘never let a crisis go to waste.’
A Visual History of Firearms
For the past few months, Alex has been working with an artist to create “A Visual History of Firearms,” a really cool graphic that traces the evolution of portable guns from past to present. It features 106 hand-drawn illustrations of the most iconic, historically significant, and technologically groundbreaking firearms of all time.
Get your own 24″ x 36″ poster of this print at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1980211618/a-visual-history-of-firearms
A Visual History of Firearms
ASA Announces Hearing Protection Act: A Bill To Remove Suppressors From The NFA
The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) by Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05). This historic piece of legislation will remove suppressors from the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA), replacing the antiquated federal transfer process with an instantaneous NICS background check. The HPA also includes a provision to refund the $200 transfer tax to applicants who purchase a suppressor after October 22, 2015.
...What Can Stop a Bullet? A Look at Popular Guns and Kevlar Vests
It is important to know exactly what your bullet proof vest can protect you against. You may already know how your favorite guns match up against targets or game, but how do they match up against Kevlar? All too often Kevlar is treated as truly bullet proof; a magic fabric which can protect against bullets. However, it can only protect against certain threats and even then only if it as at the appropriate level. Bullet proof vests are tested and graded according to international standards set by the US National Institute of Justice. These protection levels outline exactly what body armor can protect you against. Below are some of the most common, popular, and famous firearms, and an explanation of what is needed to protect against each.
...Ballistics By The Numbers
The folks at Lucky Gunner have tested 117 handgun loads with ballistic gelatin, and put the results in an easy to read format. Well worth the time to read this article, and see how your favored self-defense round performed.
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/
Collecting
If you are thinking about starting a hobby, there are certainly many to choose from. While stamps, baseball cards and comic books are popular choices for things to collect as a hobby, there are other choices available. One option that might have never crossed your mind is starting a gun collection. If you have ever been to a firing range, you know how exciting shooting a gun can be, especially when you have some friends with you to compete against. Here are a few of the biggest reasons why collecting guns is a good hobby.
...Mike Rowe On Guns
The New York Times recently ran an article on the ‘modern man’ (whatever that is), and safe to say the advice given is quite ridiculous. Mike Rowe took the opportunity to alter the statements as he saw fit.
NYT: The modern man doesn’t get hung up on his phone’s battery percentage. If it needs to run flat, so be it.
MR: A Man’s Man prefers his gas tank full, his weapon loaded, his pantry stocked, and his checkbook balanced. He also likes his phone sufficiently charged, and takes the necessary steps to accomplish that.
NYT: The modern man has no use for a gun. He doesn’t own one, and he never will.
MR: A Man’s Man owns at least one firearm. He knows how to use it, clean it, and store it properly. He understands it’s importance, and sees it for what it is – a tool that can protect him and his family.
Read the rest of Mike’s rebuttal:
Not In Texas
NOT IN TEXAS –> Clinton suggests mandatory gun buy-backs sparking fears of confiscation. #tcot @NRA #ComeAndTakeIt http://t.co/eJd1NJXZDN
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 18, 2015
Profound Ignorance Behind Calls to Repeal Second Amendment
The bodies of the Roseburg, Oregon, mass shooting victims weren’t even cold (quite literally) before Barack Obama raced to the podium demanding more gun control laws, even suggesting it was time for the U.S. government to confiscate firearms. Media outlets were immediately flooded with talkingheads aping Obama’s appeal to ignorance.
...Buying A Gun Easier Than Buying A Book
I remember my first time buying a book. I was nineteen years old, my parents had just agreed to sign off on my BOID (Book Owners ID) card since parental signatures are required until age twenty-one. After taking a picture, signing a bunch of paperwork, sending a bit of money and waiting for over a month my BOID finally came in.
...Jury Finds Gun Shop Liable In Police Officer Murder Case
A jury found Badger Guns negligent Tuesday in the sale of the gun used to shoot two Milwaukee police officers in 2009.
Milwaukee police Officers Bryan Norberg and Graham Kunisch were shot in the face by Julius Burton in 2009 while on duty.
The lawsuit alleged the store was negligent and should have spotted clear warning signs that the gun was being sold to a “straw buyer,” or someone who was buying the gun for someone who couldn’t legally do so.
The jurors said Badger Guns’ negligence caused the injuries of the officers.
The jury awarded Norberg $1.5 million and Kunisch about $3.5 million, in addition to $730,000 in punitive damages.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.wisn.com/news/jury-reaches-verdict-in-badger-guns-trial/35821732
School Shooting Agenda
Dustin makes an excellent point.
...CMP 1911’s
An update on the 1911’s…IT HAS PASSED THE SENATE!
The legislation has passed both the House and Senate. It will now head to the President’s desk for signature. If signed, we will meet with Army to develop procedures. All of this will take time. We have no further information. When information becomes available we will communicate with our customers.
Thank you,
Mark Johnson
Chief Operating Officer
Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheCMP.org/posts/1199740316719786
If you are not a member of an affiliated club, you can join the RWVA for $20 per year to qualify.
http://www.appleseedinfo.org/join_rwva.html
The White House On Gun Ownership
There is a gun for roughly every man, woman, and child in America. It's time for Congress to help #StopGunViolence. http://t.co/eoz4mT2cDr
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 8, 2015
UT Prof to Quit Before Campus Carry Takes Effect
By the time Texas campus carry law takes effect next fall, a University of Texas professor said he’ll be long gone.
...People Magazine Urges Anti-Gun Action
Celebrity gossip rag People isn’t normally the kind of place you find political calls to action. That’s all about to change in their newest issue on the Umpqua Community College shooting, which “[pays] tribute to the nine Oregon victims, as well as 22 other men, women, and children who’ve lost their lives in mass shootings […] in the U.S. during the past 12 months.” It’s not just a tribute People is using its pages for, however. From editorial director Jess Cagle’s note:
...October 2015 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.