FORT HOOD, Texas -- The Arlington-born Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people at a Texas military post Thursday before being shot by two civilian police officers remains hospitalized and on a ventilator, officials said. Nidal M. Hasan was awaiting a deployment to Afghanistan, Army officials said, even though according to some who knew him he was deeply troubled by the U.S. military... [Washington Post, via gunpolicy.org ]
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13 Dead in Texas Rampage, Largest Mass Shooting on US Army Post
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Gun Control Groups Predicted Danger of 'Cop-Killer' Pistol Used in Texas
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amWASHINGTON -- A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case. Records indicate Hasan bought the FN 5.7 at store called "Guns Galore" in Killeen, Texas, well before the attack... [Associated Press, via gunpolicy.org ] -
Army Killing Suspect's Pistol May Be Linked to Texas 'Guns Galore' Shop
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amFederal agents, military investigators and Texas Rangers are investigating whether the gun used in the Fort Hood massacre was purchased at the "Guns Galore" shop in Killeen, Texas, according to the store co-manager. "They called last night and asked about a specific name and gun purchase, but the name was not Hasan," said the manager who gave only his first name, Dave. He said he did not want... [ABC News (USA), via gunpolicy.org ] -
Texas Shooting Suspect Used Controversial 5.7mm 'Cop-killer' Pistol
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amThe massacre at Fort Hood that left 13 dead and 30 injured was a "kick in the gut," Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said Friday, as military officials tried to piece together what led an Army psychiatrist to open fire on his fellow soldiers. The Army wouldn't discuss a motive, but initial reports suggested that the suspect, 39-year-old Nidal Malik Hasan, was dreading his imminent... [Fox News / AP, via gunpolicy.org ] -
Gunman Shoots 6, Kills 1 in Florida Workplace Grievance Shooting
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amA 40-year-old engineer who was dismissed from his job two years ago returned to his former workplace in downtown Orlando, Fla., on Friday morning and opened fire, killing one person and shooting five others, the authorities said. A police SWAT team detained the man, who was identified as Jason S. Rodriguez, about three hours later. The police said Mr. Rodriguez fled the building -- the 18-story... [New York Times, via gunpolicy.org ]
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13 Dead in Texas Rampage, Largest Mass Shooting on US Army Post
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amFORT HOOD, Texas -- The Arlington-born Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people at a Texas military post Thursday before being shot by two civilian police officers remains hospitalized and on a ventilator, officials said. Nidal M. Hasan was awaiting a deployment to Afghanistan, Army officials said, even though according to some who knew him he was deeply troubled by the U.S. military... [Washington Post, via gunpolicy.org ] -
Gun Control Groups Predicted Danger of 'Cop-Killer' Pistol Used in Texas
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amWASHINGTON -- A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case. Records indicate Hasan bought the FN 5.7 at store called "Guns Galore" in Killeen, Texas, well before the attack... [Associated Press, via gunpolicy.org ] -
Army Killing Suspect's Pistol May Be Linked to Texas 'Guns Galore' Shop
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amFederal agents, military investigators and Texas Rangers are investigating whether the gun used in the Fort Hood massacre was purchased at the "Guns Galore" shop in Killeen, Texas, according to the store co-manager. "They called last night and asked about a specific name and gun purchase, but the name was not Hasan," said the manager who gave only his first name, Dave. He said he did not want... [ABC News (USA), via gunpolicy.org ] -
Texas Shooting Suspect Used Controversial 5.7mm 'Cop-killer' Pistol
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amThe massacre at Fort Hood that left 13 dead and 30 injured was a "kick in the gut," Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said Friday, as military officials tried to piece together what led an Army psychiatrist to open fire on his fellow soldiers. The Army wouldn't discuss a motive, but initial reports suggested that the suspect, 39-year-old Nidal Malik Hasan, was dreading his imminent... [Fox News / AP, via gunpolicy.org ] -
Gunman Shoots 6, Kills 1 in Florida Workplace Grievance Shooting
5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amA 40-year-old engineer who was dismissed from his job two years ago returned to his former workplace in downtown Orlando, Fla., on Friday morning and opened fire, killing one person and shooting five others, the authorities said. A police SWAT team detained the man, who was identified as Jason S. Rodriguez, about three hours later. The police said Mr. Rodriguez fled the building -- the 18-story... [New York Times, via gunpolicy.org ]
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Brady Campaign: Fort Hood Killer Reportedly Chose “Cop Killer” Handgun
6 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pm(We are pleased to post the following press release from the Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence). For Immediate Release Friday, November 6, 2009 Contact: Peter Hamm, 202-898-0792 Washington, D.C. - Four and a half years ago, three police organizations in the United States issued advisories to warn officers that a new handgun introduced into the U.S. market by a Belgium manufacturer of military firearms represented a unique threat to the safety of police officers. It was a handgun that was designed to fire bullets through body armor. A U.S. Senator and a U.S. Congressman urged a legal ban… -
Fort Hood Mass Shooting, Leaving 13 Dead and 28 Injured, Latest Example of Price Paid for Deadly Firepower Available to Americans
6 Nov 2009 | 11:16 am(We are pleased to post the following joint press release from the Violence Policy Center and Freedom States Alliance). For Immediate Release: Friday, November 6, 2009 Contacts: Freedom States Alliance, Scott Vogel, 312-243-8980, scott@freedomstatesalliance.org; Violence Policy Center, Mandy Wimmer, 202-822-8200 x101, mwimmer@vpc.org Washington, DC--Following yesterday’s shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, leaving 13 dead and 28 injured, two of America’s leading national gun violence prevention organizations Freedom States Alliance and the Violence Policy Center--issued the following… -
BREAKING NEWS: STORY UPDATED - Fort Hood, Texas Massacre: Army Major Kills 13, Wounds 28 Others; Gunman Survives
5 Nov 2009 | 12:43 pmAccording to breaking news on CNN on Nov. 5th: (CNN) -- Eleven people plus a gunman were killed and 31 were wounded after the gunman opened fire at Fort Hood in Texas on Thursday, a Fort Hood spokesman said. The gunman was a soldier, and two other soldiers have been detained as suspects, said the spokesman, Lt. Gen. Bob Cone. Cone said more than one shooter may have been involved. President Obama called the shootings "tragic" and "a horrific outburst of violence." He expressed his condolences for the shooting victims. Officials at Fort Hood, which is the Army's largest U.S. post, were asking… -
Carrying Hidden and Loaded Handguns In Public Is Dangerous - Public Safety Must Be Top Priority For Communities
3 Nov 2009 | 9:25 amPeggy Schulz wrote a brilliant column in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Nov. 2nd that is worth reading. The overall safety of the general public as we move through our lives on a daily basis is - or at least should be - the top priority for lawmakers, both local and national. We live in a fairly well-ordered society, but that order is achieved through a delicate balance of individual rights and the well-being of society as a whole. Each of us as individuals brings to that equation of public safety our own personal needs, desires and family background. We know from experience that the… -
GA: Misdialed Number Led Two Strangers To Trade Hostile Calls and Text Messages Before Arranging a Meeting Where One Shot the Other; 24-Year-Old Man In Serious Condition.
28 Oct 2009 | 9:10 pmAccording to AP on Oct. 28th: SAVANNAH, Ga. — Georgia police said a misdialed number led two strangers to trade hostile calls and text messages before arranging a meeting where one shot the other. Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman Veda Lamar Nichols told the Savannah Morning News in a Wednesday story that man, 22, faces an aggravated assault charge. The 22-year-old suspect was jailed after a 24-year-old man was shot in a CVS parking lot around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Nichols said the victim was taken to Memorial University Medical Center in serious condition. She said the two didn't know each…
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Gun Reports
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Glock Releases New Rough-Textured-Frame Pistols: G19 RTF2 and G23 RTF2
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LaserMax to Add M&P Guide Rod Laser in mid-December
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In December, LaserMax will add a full-size 40-caliber Smith & Wesson M&P guide rod laser to its lineup of guide-rod lasers. -
Search of Residence Results in ATF Seizure of 48 Firearms
SAN DIEGO -- David F. Morgan, 55, of La Mesa, California, has been arrested by agents of ATF for illegally purchasing firearms and ammunition in Arizona and transporting them into California. -
Cabela's Announces Sale of Wild Wings
SIDNEY, Neb. -- Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) has announced the sale of its wildlife-art division, Wild Wings, LLC, to RDE Acquisition Company, LLC, which is owned by a former executive officer of Wild Wings. -
Wilson Combat Chambers Four 6.8 SPC ARs
BERRYVILLE, Ark. -- Wilson Combat has begun chambering custom AR platform rifles in 6.8 SPC caliber.
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Maoists gun down three in West Bengal district | News , Daily News ...
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Maoists gun down three in West Bengal district
6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pmOther News Headlines. Haryana gets nine ministers. Chandigarh, Nov 7. Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia Saturday administered the oath of office to six cabinet ministers and three ministers of state here. ... -
Army men gun down Majra to move into semis | Brunei NEWS from ...
6 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pmBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Royal Brunei Armed Forces' Sports Council (MS ABDB) are on course to reach the final of the DSTGroup Brunei League Cup once again. -
Democratic Consultant Allegedly Warned From Appearing on Fox News ...
6 Nov 2009 | 3:29 pmDemocratic consultant says he got a warning from White House after appearing on Fox News -- latimes.com At least one Democratic political strategist.
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GRN – West Coast Episode – 014
6 Nov 2009 | 5:06 pmShow Notes: Grants available for public shooting ranges in Arizona No charges in accidental death at Rampart Range firing range Police offer firearm safety kits Commissioner Wants Her Gun At Courthouse For Protection Should Oregon let medical marijuana users carry guns? Toledo man shoots, kills burglar Man airlifted after shooting himself in leg Mallahan: Gun ban is OK as long as it doesn’t cost the city money Judge drops Sanchez murder charges Murder charge dismissed against man who shot alleged burglar Gunshows California News from Jerome: San Francisco’s anti-gun district… -
GRN – West Coast Episode – 013
30 Oct 2009 | 5:53 pmShow Notes: Medical marijuana and guns: The Obama administration’s split personality on state sovereignty Court to air Sanchez self-defense claim Police: Car prowlers targeting hunters NRA, others sue Seattle, Nickels over gun ban in parks Students carry concealed weapons in response to U-District crime Gun Shows California News from Jerome: Zombie Shootfest 2009 (Panoche) 2009 Greater Northern California Calgunner Zombie Hunt (Oroville) A Patriotic Pistol: FMK 9C1 California Single Action Pistols -
GRN – West Coast Episode – 012
22 Oct 2009 | 5:39 pmShow Notes: Congress blocks push to forbid knife imports Rampart Shooting Range to Re-Open in 2010 Intruder fatally shot at LV home Seattle Mayor sets date for gun ban at city properties WA gun owners preparing to challenge Nickels ban KIRO 7 Coverage Sparks Gun Ban Duel Between Mayoral Candidates Gunshows California News from Jerome: Efforts to repeal AB 962 Armed CA homeowner defends himself against 3 burglars A Supreme Court gunfight -
GRN – West Coast Episode – 011
17 Oct 2009 | 5:12 amShow notes: Wasilla calls cease-fire on plans for gun range New Bill Promoting and Creating Target Shooting Ranges S. 1702 Gunfire begins a bit early at hunters’ campsite SAF Warns Seattle Mayor to Heed Public Rejection of Gun Ban Robbery victim shoots assailant at carwash Mother shoots gun into air after child threatened Judge’s decision about gun-toting man is way off the mark Gunshows California News from Jerome: Attack on bicyclist spurs warning on American River bike trail Hunt wants to be O.C.’s Joe Arpaio Governor Signs AB962 Restricting Ammunition Additional Links:… -
GRN – West Coast Episode – 010
3 Oct 2009 | 12:29 pmShow Notes: New Arizona Gun Laws Effective September 30, 2009 Defending self-defense in gun-ban war Udall targets more aid for public shooting ranges ATF tells Tennessee that a federal gun law trumps the state’s Oregon man, 93, pointed gun before he was shot Utah gov backs limits on nonresident gun permits Gunshows News from Jerome: Is the City of Commerce Shutting Down the Range? Focus on Jay LaSuer-Candidate for San Diego County Sheriff Taking her best shot
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NRAhuntersrights.org unveils new video section
6 Nov 2009 | 5:52 pm"We’ve added a permanent video section full of hunting action and information," Justin McDonald of NRAhuntersrights.org told NRAblog. "Check out “The King of All Bucks,” a close look at the number one typical whitetail of all time, with a score of 213-5/8!"For the most up-to-date information about your hunting rights there’s just one source: www.NRAhuntersrights.org. -
GoShootingToday.com reports from S. California Friends of NRA event
6 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pmNRAblog loves to read first-hand accounts of Friends of NRA banquets. No two banquets are alike, and sometimes it seems no two NRA members have the same opinion of an event. To share your story with NRAblog, email us at GOblog@nrahq.org.Special thanks to Nicole McMahon for pointing out the following first-hand account of a recent Friends dinner in Southern California. Featured at GoShootingToday.com, the piece includes an interview with NRA Field Representative Lissa Davis: Imagine a dinner with some of your best friends. Now imagine a dinner with some of your best friends with some… -
Traditions' Industry Corner: Benelli USA
6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pmThanks to Amber Niblock-Shorter of NRA Field Operations for sharing an exclusive interview she conducted Jason Evans, Senior Product Manager with Benelli USA. The piece appears in the current issue of Traditions. Read on to learn about Benelli USA's relationship with Friends of NRA, their commitment to the Second Amendment, and what’s on the horizon for their company. Amber: Can you give me some background on your company and how Benelli’s relationship began with the National Rifle Association? Jason: Benelli USA is predominantly a shotgun company which… -
Trainers Tip: FAQs from the Credentials Office
6 Nov 2009 | 10:43 amNRAblog introduced you to our Credentials Office a while ago, and Gloria and Patricia, pictured at right, are still hard at work assisting our trainers. As busy as they are, the ladies took a few minutes to discuss the most frequently asked questions from our cadre of NRA Certified Instructors. Here are a few of the inquires that Gloria and Patricia frequently field: Q: I submitted my paperwork to the Training Department a while ago. When will it be processed? A: Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. There is no need to call and see if your paperwork has been received. If… -
Purdue to host 2010 NRA Intercollegiate Rifle Club Championship
6 Nov 2009 | 7:44 amNRAblog is pleased to announce that the site for the 2010 NRA Intercollegiate Rifle Club Championship will be Purdue University.Collegiate & School Programs Manager Tori Croft, the brains behind this new competition, recently came to us with the great news and wanted word to get out immediately. We will feature a comprehensive post about this great new program in the coming days, but for now we will point out that in order to qualify for the event you must shoot in an NRA Intercollegiate Sectional. Applications are available online and will continue to be accepted for the next few…
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Brady Campaign Blog
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Reading The Election Tea Leaves
4 Nov 2009 | 7:02 amWhile some of our friends on the other side of the gun violence prevention issue can be forgiven some, er, irrational exuberance over yesterday’s election results, the reality is a little more mundane. For better or worse, guns didn’t play a prominent role in the outcomes of any of the four high-profile races yesterday — Virginia [...] -
Guns in Montana and Tennessee: Is Secession Next?
2 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pmWe know that individuals can defy the law. Can a state legislature defy the law? When it comes to the gun issue, apparently it can. I refer to the extraordinary legislation passed into law by the states of Montana and Tennessee declaring that guns or ammunition manufactured and retained entirely within the borders of [...] -
For The Record: NRA Fails To Elect Scozzafava, Endorsed Candidate In NY-23
1 Nov 2009 | 6:54 amNo one in the gun violence prevention movement has any illusions about the ultimate winner of the special Congressional election in the conservative NY-23 district somehow becoming a champion for our cause. Yet as we now know, Republican nominee Dede Scozzafava — the NRA’s endorsed candidate — has dropped out of that race. The most recent Siena [...] -
Who Shot At Lou Dobbs’ House?
30 Oct 2009 | 11:57 amDobbs blames immigration activists. Police remind folks that the shot apparently “did not come close to” Dobbs wife, that it was hunting season at the time, and that they wouldn’t “classify it [the gunfire incident] as very unusual” since hunter complaints go up during that time of year. We report, you decide. First, Dobbs’ take via FOX News: A [...] -
UN Black Helicopters Tracking Former Rep. Bob Barr’s Every Move
30 Oct 2009 | 10:51 amOK, maybe not. But remember, it isn’t “paranoia” if they’re really after you. …The real agenda of these folks at the UN, and in London, Tokyo, Brasilia, and the other capitals around the world of nations pushing the US to “come on board,” is not international regulation, but limiting the freedom we enjoy within the United States [...]
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NRA-ILA News
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Massachusetts: Court battle over gun storage law
6 Nov 2009 | 1:19 amThe Middlesex district attorney's office argued before the state Supreme Judicial Court yesterday that a law that requires guns to be stored in locked containers or outfitted with trigger locks is valid. But the attorney for a Billerica man charged with keeping a gun in an unlocked carrying case said the law is negated by a recent decision of the US Supreme Court. -
Women turning to guns for peace of mind
6 Nov 2009 | 1:18 amHome is where we feel the safest. Or at least we should. When that security is stolen, it leaves many people, especially women, wondering how to fight back. Pepper spray is a popular option. But these days, more and more women are turning to something much stronger. -
Canada: Gun registry rejected
6 Nov 2009 | 1:18 amThe first step in getting rid of the boondoggle known as the long gun registry was taken in the House of Commons on Wednesday. MPs voted to scrap the requirement to register individual rifles and shotguns -- a registry that has consumed more than $1 billion, been condemned for its wasteful and reckless spending by the Auditor General, and pitted urban residents against those who actually use guns as tools for hunting, sport shooting and predator control. -
Canada: Battle heats up over gun registry
6 Nov 2009 | 1:17 amPublic Safety Minister Peter Van Loan, is under fire for sitting on a 2008 RCMP report on the Canadian Firearms Program, suggested staff at the national firearms registry are deliberately hiding information in order to ensure the registry's survival. -
NRA looks to ban adoption agencies from asking about gun ownership
5 Nov 2009 | 1:06 amThe National Rifle Association is pushing legislation to ban adoption agencies from asking potential parents if they have guns and ammunition in the home. NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer said adoption agencies are violating gun owners' rights by asking about firearms in an adoption form. She said any request about gun ownership from an agency connected with government was tantamount to establishing a gun registry.
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Advanced Armament Corp.
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Silencer Shoot 2010 Update
6 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pmOk folks, just wanted to give you a few more details as we are planning the 2010 shoot. Events will take place on October 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2010. It’s going to take place at T1G’s Memphis facility in Crawfordsville, AR. The schedule is starting to take shape and this year’s event is going to blow the past shoots out of the water. Silencer Shoot 2010 will include shooting competitions, shooting demos, driving demos, live music, and food in addition to more vendors, raffles, ranges, and guns than ever before. Mark your calendars! -
Wear do you wear your AAC?
4 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pmSometimes I cruise the skies with it… Sometimes I cruise the net with it… And sometimes I cruise chicks with it… -
Seriously X 1000 WTF?
4 Nov 2009 | 6:31 pmI’ve got nothing more to say. My eyes are now bleeding. -
WTF Video of the day
4 Nov 2009 | 6:27 pmHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPY WTF Wednesday!! How’s everyone doing? I’ve had family in from out of town all week so I’ve been a little silent on aacblog. I can hear crickets around this place. Jeez. At any rate, I plan to spice some shit up soon. I can assure you though that I have missed posting on aacblog the past month or so and its about time for some Cara flare around here. Ohhhh, speaking of spicy….I have some really EXCITING news about this years SHOT SHOW and I can’t wait to share it with you!! Anyway, enough of that, here we go with todays WTF Wednesday video… -
Happy Skulloween
1 Nov 2009 | 6:28 pmThanks Scotty, NICE punky carving. You were our first and only AAC logo pumpkin carving submission this year! Call AAC tomorrow for your free T-shirt!
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Last Chance to win Outdoor Life
6 Nov 2009 | 8:59 amToday is the last day to sign up for a chance to win a subscription to Outdoor Life. Go leave a comment if you haven’t done so already. ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Blogger Upset that Ft. Hood shootings haven’t caused discussion of ‘Gun Control’
6 Nov 2009 | 8:37 amI went over to MediaMatters to see what they had to say about Obama’s press conference shout-outs yesterday (surprise, surprise, surprise…they got bupkis) and saw this post on one of their blogs: “Gun control” banned from Ft. Hood news coverage According to a check on... ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Guns on Fort Hood
6 Nov 2009 | 6:51 amI’ve had two people say something to the effect of “it’s hard to believe this massacre could happen on an Army base where everyone is a soldier and there are so many guns around,” meaning that lots of people should have been able to defend themselves. Obviously, these people... ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Ruger’s SR-556
5 Nov 2009 | 6:59 amBy Steve Adelman over at GunsAndHunting.com: Piston Perfect! ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Axiom TH Thumbhole Rifle Stock
5 Nov 2009 | 5:59 amYesterday I pointed out the Talon Thumbhole Stock for shotguns by Knoxx. Today it’s the Axiom TH Thumbhole Rifle Stock: For a customizable fit, the stock comes with interchangeable rubber grip inserts that adjust the overall size of the pistol grip. The barrel channel is a full-float that... ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story.
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The Gun Shots
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NRA Firing Back at California Gun Bill
6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amThe NRA and its supporters are promising to fight California Assemblyman Kevin DeLeon’s (D-L.A.) AB 962, a state bill recently signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger that requires stricter control over... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Why Gun Control Does Not Work: 2 Prime Examples In Seattle
5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amDave Workman illustrates vividly the intellectual bankruptcy of gun control in his Oct. 21 blog on examiner.com read more [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Confidence
4 Nov 2009 | 12:49 pmEnlarge Photo I’m heading off to Canada next week for a Saskatchewan whitetail hunt and pretty quickly settled on bringing a lever gun with me. Took my Marlin 336C in .35 Remington out... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
10th Amendment Movement Update
4 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amVirginia launches boycott of 'unconstitutional' federal laws, urges 49 others to join in combating government's 'abuse of authority' Tennessee is urging 49 other states to come together and create a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
White House Offensive: Dissenters Targeted With Suppressing Fire
3 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amNationally syndicated radio host, "McLaughlin Group" panelist and Fox News contributor Monica Crowley rips the Obama regime in refreshingly accurate, gloves-off terms in her Oct. 21 column in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Alphecca
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Liberal Media: Blame the Gun!
7 Nov 2009 | 3:20 amThere are updates about the mutant Muslim Hasan all over the media. One of those updates (scroll down): Law enforcement officials say a 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting rampage was purchased legally at a Texas gun store. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case. Records indicate Hasan bought the FN 5.7 at store called “Guns Galore” in Killeen, Texas, well before the attack that left 13 people dead. The pistol has been dubbed a “cop killer” by those who have tried to stop its use. The most… -
Fort Hood and the Islamic Killer
6 Nov 2009 | 3:13 amFor continued real, honest coverage of the horrible event, skip most of the Main Stream Media. Instead, follow the unfolding story with appropriate links at Tim Blair and at Patterico. Go to their home pages for the latest posts. Now. Not to be contrary, but I’d like to bring up one of the possibly unpleasant aspects of this incident. But first, (and since it is MSM, suspect,) this from the AP: Officials are not ruling out the possibility that some of the casualties may have been victims of “friendly fire,” that in the mayhem and confusion at the shooting scene some of the… -
Oregon: Pot and Packing
5 Nov 2009 | 3:34 amState law vs federal law. I’d side with state law but some sheriffs side with the feds: The right of Oregonians to use marijuana for medical reasons and also to obtain concealed handgun permits is being challenged by local sheriffs who say federal law prevents those people from packing heat. Advocates for the state’s medical marijuana law countered Wednesday in the Oregon Court of Appeals that the sheriffs simply don’t like the program and are looking for ways to undermine it. […] “It’s kind of unique to Oregon that a couple of sheriffs there seem to want… -
Canada: MPs Vote For Civil Rights
5 Nov 2009 | 3:19 amIt’s a long way from a done deal but the first step towards ending the long gun registry in Canada has been taken. From the Chronicle-Herald: The national debate over gun control that many Canadians thought had been resolved a decade ago has roared back to life after the House of Commons voted in principle Wednesday to end the long-gun registry. The minority Conservative government got help from 12 New Democrats, eight Liberals and one Independent to easily pass a bill that would kill the registry, expunge records on more than seven million firearms and plow under a $1-billion taxpayer… -
GOP Mines Tennessee Handgun Permit Data
4 Nov 2009 | 4:28 amYou thought it was just anti-gun newspapers combing the lists of permit holders? From iStockAnalyst: Records obtained and reviewed by The Associated Press show that copies of the state’s database of more than 257,000 handgun permit holders were recently requested by the state Republican Party and a direct mail contractor that has done extensive work for the GOP’s legislative caucus. […] State Republican Party chairman Chris Devaney said the party doesn’t take a position on whether the records should be open. “We are operating under the laws as they are right now,…
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John Lott's Website
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Disarmed soldiers not much of a deterrence
5 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pmFrom ABC News.Cone said that a gunman entered a facility known as the Soldier Readiness Facility, where soldiers who are preparing to deploy go for last minute medical check ups and dental treatment. Sources told ABC News that the soldiers gathered there were getting ready to deploy to Iraq.The gunman used two handguns, Cone said. He wasn't sure if the shooter reloaded the weapons during the attack."The gunman opened fire and essentially due to the quick respond of the police forces was killed," said Cone.The shooter was killed by civilian law enforcement and one police officer died in the… -
Democrats think these benefits come for free
4 Nov 2009 | 10:41 amIf you pay more in this way, why don't Democrats understand that this will reduce the amount that firms will otherwise pay workers?U.S. employers who tell workers to stay home when they are sick will have to give them paid time off for up to five days under new federal legislation proposed on Tuesday.The emergency law would cover pandemic H1N1 flu or any other infectious disease, said California Representative George Miller, a Democrat who chairs the House Education and Labor Committee and who introduced the bill. . . . -
Fortunately, it wasn't a close election in New Jersey
4 Nov 2009 | 8:47 amACORN seems to be up to their old bad habits.A New Jersey hospital is denying accusations that ACORN workers have been inside collecting absentee ballots for the state's gubernatorial race. East Orange General Hospital CEO Kevin Slavin said Tuesday that "all proper protocols" were followed as part of its program to allow patients to vote via absentee ballot, and that no third-party groups were signing up patients. "Other than the specifically designated and trained staff to hand out and collect these ballots, no advocacy groups were authorized nor allowed access to the hospital to hand out… -
$160,000 to $248,309 per stimulus job
31 Oct 2009 | 10:39 amI had apparently also made a similar abuse of the calculator. From ABC News:Posting its results late this afternoon at Recovery.gov, the White House claimed 640,329 jobs have been created or saved because of the $159 billion in stimulus funds allocated as of Sept. 30.Officials acknowledged the numbers were not exact, saying that states and localities that reported the numbers have made mistakes.In recent days, the Recovery Act board has been reviewing all the numbers, with many inaccurate ones having been posted. California's San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission received $5 million in… -
Not a wise thing to do when your office is investigating others for taping conversations
31 Oct 2009 | 8:35 amFrom the San Francisco Chronicle:A spokesman for Attorney General Jerry Brown acknowledged Thursday that he taped a phone conversation with a reporter for The Chronicle this week without disclosing the fact or asking permission - and admitted he has taped conversations with other news reporters. . . .
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NSSF: Aiming for Accuracy
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At Burlington Free Press, an Apology and an Op-ed
29 Oct 2009 | 6:57 amThe Burlington Free Press today ran a letter of apology in its print edition after publishing a reader's letter yesterday that said, "I suggest that before the next annual [moose] killing season, other residents be awarded legal permits to kill... -
Newspaper Prints Letter Advocating Killing Hunters
28 Oct 2009 | 11:37 amShameful is the word that comes to mind for the Burlington Free Press and its decision to print a reader's anti-hunting letter, "Take a few hunters along with the moose," that was written in response to the Vermont paper's story... -
A New Magazine for AR Enthusiasts
28 Oct 2009 | 6:12 amA new digital magazine, "AR Guns and Hunting," has launched. Content includes tips, history and discussions about equipment related AR rifles. The magazine, published by Grand View Media Group, is an indicator of the increasing popularity among hunters for AR-platform... -
More Women Learning About Concealed Carry
26 Oct 2009 | 11:52 amWith his story "Women Aim for Protection in Female-only Concealed Pistol Classes," Howard Meyerson of the Grand Rapids Press illustrates the growing interest among women in taking classes designed to teach safe and responsible handgun ownership. It's a trend that... -
Working to Prevent The Illegal Purchase of Guns
21 Oct 2009 | 6:22 amThe video below gives a good overview of the Don't Lie for the Other Guy straw-purchase deterrent program. Today in San Diego, the firearms industry, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
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College Defense Education Week Announced (by: Students for Concealed Carry on Campus)
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zombieland
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5.7 “Caliber” a visual
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That’s a big gun
6 Nov 2009 | 10:59 amNews says Fort Hood killer used a a 5.7-caliber semiautomatic pistol. I think they mean the FN FiveseveN, which is close to a .22 caliber. -
Good Question
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Chicks and guns
6 Nov 2009 | 10:22 amHero: Kimberly Munley, hero and civilian police officer, saved lives when she put an end to the rampage by shooting Major Hasan 4 times, even while Officer Munley herself was wounded. Grrl power. Never thought I’d see Egalia mention that someone armed was a hero.
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Snowflakes in Hell
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What Are They Supposed to Use? Harsh Language?
The Freedom States Alliance, a gun control organization based in Chicago, hints that they think even the military probably ought not have guns, and can't be trusted with them: Such a definitive statement from the commanding general of the largest American base demonstrates the military’s own concern about the easy access to ... -
Williamson Derringer
If Bitter had more money, I'm pretty sure she would collect derringers. She's a big fan of them, and I'm sure she'd love this Williamson Derringer here, and even has a nice heart and gemstones on it. Shoots .41 rimfire. Related posts:DeringersI Hate GuiltGun Review: Marlin 917VS-CF -
Another Mass Shooting
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So a priest walks into a bar …
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Bad News
Fellow blogger Rightwingprof has lung cancer. Thoughts and prayers for him. It's not an easy thing, but he is a man of strong Catholic faith, so I sincerely hope he pulls through. Related posts:Duquesne Gun Control Symposium ReportMr. Completely Still Having ProblemsBad News
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The Firearm Blog
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New Glock 19 and 23 RTF2
6 Nov 2009 | 4:42 amThe 9mm compact Glock 19 and .40 S&W compact Glock 23 will both be offered with the Rough Textured Frame (RTF2). This frame does not replace the standard Glock frame, better known as the 3rd Gen Frame, on the G19 and G23, but will be available as an option. From the press release: The G19 and G23 are two of the most popular GLOCK models. The G19 9x19 compact is widely used all over the world. In addition, the G23 in .40 caliber is quite popular with both law enforcement and private individuals as a back up or concealed carry firearm. Adding the RTF2 finish to these compact models… -
[Guest Post] Visit to Atlanta Arms and Ammo
6 Nov 2009 | 1:33 am[ I am pleased to present this guest post written by Ken Nelson, who blogs at his self-title blog Ken Nelson ] My 12 year old son and I are in Georgia this week to attend the Army Marksmanship Unit Junior Shooter Camp. Today, he and I visited Atlanta Arms & Ammo in Social Circle, GA. I needed .40 ammo for a training class I’m having on Friday, and they graciously agreed to show Brian & I around their plant. If you reload then you know how frustrating and fussy reloading machines can be. Just imagine a shop filled with these: Note that these are inline not rotary. Also everything is… -
[Guest Post] The Williamson Derringer
6 Nov 2009 | 1:21 am[ I am pleased to present this guest post written by James A. Zachary Jr. James blogs at The Next Chapter ] Norm Flayderman’s Guide says that Williamson Derringers have serial numbers running into the 20,000 range but speculates that the Moore Patent Firearms Company / National Arms Company produced fewer than 10,000 of these pistols from 1866 – 1870. The subject of this post has serial number 10621. Perhaps unique to this Williamson are the decorative rhinestones, the heart inlays, and an Ace of Hearts playing card engraved on the backstrap. Further, there is a treaded-plug in the butt… -
Kari from Mythbusters with .50 BMG
6 Nov 2009 | 1:08 amGrant Imahara posted this photo on twitter of Mythbusters co-host Kari Byron. Looking hot (in both meanings of the word) I really hope this means the mythbusters are going to prove that .50 BMG rifles cannot shoot down a Boeing 747 cruising at 35,000 feet at a speed of 555 mph Can anyone identify the bullpup, possibly single action and probably .50 BMG rifle? The first thing that popped into my mind was "Steyr" but the only similar looking gun that Steyr ever made was the Steyr AMR / IWS 2000 prototype. Maybe it is a custom stock? UPDATE: Daniel points out that Kari's rifle seems to be a… -
[Guest Post] Bea, the 78 year old grandmother and handgunner!
5 Nov 2009 | 1:48 am[ I am pleased to present this guest post written by David. David blogs at True Blue Sam the Travelin' man. ] There is nothing unusual going on at Bea's loading bench, except this 78 year old grandmother has been a handgunner for just over a year, and now she is loading her own .45 ammo! Her journey as a shooter has been rather remarkable, but she has always had lots of pioneer moxie, and she is still an active person who wants to be able to defend herself and her home. Dwain, Bea's husband, passed away in 2005, and owned several guns. One was his 'house gun,' a Smith and Wesson Model 36…
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Sharp as a Marble
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Ignorance illustrated
6 Nov 2009 | 7:34 amFox news claims the Ft. Hood Shooter, Jr. McJihad, used a 5.7 Caliber handgun. Sailorcurt illustrates the media's ignorance with pictures. Even I, the recoil junkie, would not want to shoot a 5.7 caliber handgun. -
Not me, I assure you
6 Nov 2009 | 7:29 amMan with no pants unrelated to pants with no man Vancouver Island RCMP were called to investigate on Saturday after a man was found walking down a highway near Campbell River with no pants. The man "was coherent but could not remember where his pants and shoes were," said RCMP Cpl. Brian Brown. I'm usually incoherent, pant or not. "A little bit later, police got a call from the wife who said a man had called the house, saying he had her husband's wallet and that they would have to pay to get it back," he said. My message would have been "Keep 'em. Don't need the pants… -
Gonna agree with Ms. X here
6 Nov 2009 | 12:47 amWhen she says In other news, 3,699 to 13,999 Muslims serving in the U. S. military didn't go on a shooting spree yesterday. It's not the religion. It's not the guns. It's the crazy. And no one group has a lock on crazy. Yeah, it'd be nice if you could single out the wicked and the dangerously loony with a simple survey. But it doesn't work that way and no amount of pointing-with-alarm will make it so. This isn't to say that we do not face a threat from Muslim extremists, because we still do, but it's important to remember the latter part of that phrase – extremists. I'm Christian, but… -
True, only #Gunblogger_Conspiracy people will get it
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Your feel-good story of the day
5 Nov 2009 | 12:09 am(CNN) -- Hillsborough County, Florida, Deputy Kenneth Moon was alone at his station at a county jail facility near Tampa when an inmate attacked him with no warning. Moon, 64, was no match for Douglas Burden, 24, in custody on various drug charges. With Moon still in his chair, Burden put him in a choke hold and pulled tight. And then, surveillance video of the Monday attack showed, other inmates jumped into the fray. Now, how could this story make you feel good? Because of this But the other inmates joined the fight on the guard's side, pulling Burden away from Moon and punching him in the…
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The Real Gun Guys
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Another Anti-Rights Bigot
5 Nov 2009 | 10:26 amThanks to WEERD for pointing this one out to me. Seems they like to verbally abuse decent men. Men who served our country with honor and who are now confined to a wheel chair. I speak of course of 45Superman. Here’s a short sample (profanities edited). You may go here to read more, if you can stomach it. There is a newer post now also where they spew more vitriol his way, no comments allowed. Some peoples kids… “There is a cretin out there who calls himself 45superman. I didn’t know that Superman needed a gun to fight for “truth, justice, and the American… -
Haiku Contest
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I’m Still Alive
4 Nov 2009 | 10:36 amYes, it’s true, and I’ve moved. I’m partially moved in now, but still have boxes laying all over the place. I’ve got a couple computers set up though and discovered a neighbors unencrypted WIFI. Thank God for stupid people! My own (to be heavily secured) internet is due to be installed tomorrow, so at that point I’ll no longer be leaching off the neighbors. Blog posts and the long over due podcast with Jeffersonian to follow soon afterwards. Stay tuned! -
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-25
25 Oct 2009 | 3:15 amI uploaded a YouTube video — Grinding apples to make apple cider http://bit.ly/1qhJXB # I uploaded a YouTube video — Mini hay baling machine http://bit.ly/aYgw3 # Powered by Twitter Tools -
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24 Oct 2009 | 5:08 pmI uploaded a YouTube video — Mini hay baling machine http://bit.ly/aYgw3
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Traction Control
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Hero of Fort Hood
6 Nov 2009 | 9:36 pmSergeant Kimberly Munley Firearms Expert and Hero, Kimberly Munley bolted from her car and shot at Major Hasan. He turned toward her and began to fire. She ran toward him, continuing to fire, and both she and the gunmen went down with several bullet wounds … She received two wounds in each thigh and one to her right wrist. The base’s fire chief applied torniquets to stop her bleeding, and she was taken to a hospital that the officials did not identify, where she was reported in stable condition on Tuesday. Read it all at the NYTimes Our hats are off to you, Officer Munley. -
Shooter at Fort Hood (Texas) Survives Countershooting
5 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pmShooter at Fort Hood (Texas) survives counter-shooting. Good. Now (that he is alive) we may be able to dispel this whole notion of political correctness toward the Islamic threat to society, and its enduring stain on the history of civilization. Some may disagree; but some would be wrong. Update (Source): The Army psychiatrist suspected of being the lone gunman in a horrific massacre at Fort Hood in Texas took a “very calm and measured approach” to carrying out the mass shooting, the commanding general said Friday. Survivors of the rampage that killed 13 and wounded 30 said the suspect,… -
ePostal Match News
5 Nov 2009 | 10:05 amThere are two ePostal matches running now. Mr. C announced the final match while Traction Control’s match is being held with an entry deadline of November 9. Twice the fun. Click either target image for a link to each contest’s down-loadable targets and rules. -
Nice Move New York County Republican chairs
3 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pmIt looks like New York has added another Democrat Representative. [via Ace] The votes as of 11:47 PM were Owens 59,388 (49%); Hoffman 55,002 (45%); Dede (RNCC’s choice who endorsed Owens) 6,683 (6%). Ballot machine failures in Fulton County (23 Districts) prevented these votes from being reported. These votes, together with some 10,000 to 11,000 absentee ballots will not be counted until tomorrow. To win, Hoffman would need about 60% of the untabulated votes, to overcome a 3,735 deficit. Possible, but unlikely. Spoiler votes for Republican-candidate turned Democrat-endorsing liberal… -
Chris Christie Wins!
3 Nov 2009 | 7:18 pmNew Jersey has a GOP Governor once more. [story]
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Online Guns Blog
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Girls Guns Calendar
5 Nov 2009 | 10:30 amThe Holidays are coming and the Locked and Loaded Ladies Calendar is hitting the road!!Come and pick up the perfect holiday gift for any fan of guns and beautiful girls. The calendar will be available at the Rally at the Strip in Newport, Tennessee on November 5,6,7 & 8.Can’t make it to the Rally? You can still receive the rally discount of 2 for 1. Visit the Online Guns Hot Deals Page for the 2 for 1 discount code.- Greg -
Midway Coupon Codes
5 Nov 2009 | 6:35 amMidway coupon codes are now listed on the Online Guns Hot Deals Page.The Midway coupon codes expire on 11/15/09!- Greg -
Cheap Ammo
2 Nov 2009 | 9:57 amLooking for cheap ammo? Be sure to visit Ammunition Vault!- Greg -
Girls With Guns
28 Oct 2009 | 11:41 amLocked and Loaded Ladies is now an ArmsVault supporter!Just in time for the holidays, Locked and Loaded Ladies have released their 2010 Girls with Guns Calendar!When purchasing your girls with guns calendar, enter the following ArmsVault discount code to get free shipping: VAULTCheck out the Locked And Loaded Ladies site to see the girls with guns that make up this great calendar!- Greg -
Brownells Discount Code
28 Oct 2009 | 6:46 amThe last day to take advantage of the Brownells Discount Code for $5 shipping on orders over $50 is 10/31/09! Visit the Online Guns Hot Deals Page for the Brownells discount code.- Greg
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GunBlogs.org
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Hero of Fort Hood
6 Nov 2009 | 9:36 pmFirearms Expert and Hero, Kimberly Munley bolted from her car and shot at Major Hasan. He turned toward her and began to fire. She ran toward him, continuing to fire, and both she and the gunmen went down with several bullet wounds … She received two wounds in each thigh and one to her right wrist. [...] -
BowTech Destroyer 350 and Destroyer 340 Compound Bows
6 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pmDestroyer 350 and Destroyer 340 Compound Bows Lead BowTech's 10th Model YearBrought to you by - AMMO LAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.comBowTech Destroyer 350 and Destroyer 340 Compound Bows -
Armslist.com – Best Way To Access Your Local Firearms Market
6 Nov 2009 | 9:13 pmArmslist.com - Best Way To Access Your Local Firearms MarketBrought to you by - AMMO LAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.comArmslist.com – Best Way To Access Your Local Firearms Market -
Grants Available For Public Shooting Ranges In Arizona
6 Nov 2009 | 9:03 pmGrants Available For Public Shooting Ranges In ArizonaBrought to you by - AMMO LAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.comGrants Available For Public Shooting Ranges In Arizona -
NICS Busy Season Clarification of Working Hours
6 Nov 2009 | 8:58 pmNICS Busy Season Clarification of Working HoursBrought to you by - AMMO LAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.comNICS Busy Season Clarification of Working Hours
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USA Carry
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Taking my wife to the range.
6 Nov 2009 | 11:37 pmMy wife and I are having date night on Saturday night and first stop is the range, at her request! Since I've owned a handgun and been frequenting forums like this one I've been giving her a lot of things to think about. Today, at lunch, she told me that her feelings about guns have done a 180 and she thinks that owning a gun and knowing how to shoot are a good thing. I have a Glock 23 so I asked a friend to borrow his .22 and he graciously lent me his Ruger that has a scope on it to boot. I fired it a couple of days a go and it was a lot of fun. I will probably let her try the Glock but only… -
Man shot after apparent road rage attack in Detroit
6 Nov 2009 | 7:12 pmOne man was shot today as he attempted to pull another man out of car because he believed the man cut him off in traffic, Detroit police said. Man shot after apparent road rage attack in Detroit | freep.com | Detroit Free Press http://www.wxyz.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?articleID=24177 ***************** I saw this on the news at 6 to night and was waiting for a print verision. The TV Reporter said the "Victim" /shooter was waiting for the police quietly at the scene. There was no mention of the "Vitim" having a Conceal Carry Permit on TV. At this point, sounds like someone… -
MD Judges Uphold State Anti-Handgun Law
6 Nov 2009 | 6:17 pmMaryland Judges Uphold State Anti-Handgun Law - Taking Liberties - CBS News Quote: by Declan McCullagh I've written recently about how courts in New Jersey and Illinois have concluded that the Second Amendment poses no obstacle to local governments enacting stringent anti-gun laws. Now a Maryland appeals court has followed suit. A three-judge panel ruled last Thursday that the Second Amendment does not interfere with a Maryland law that generally restricts state residents from carrying handguns. That's not much of a surprise. What is remarkable is that Judge Albert Matricciani went out of his… -
Federal lawsuit against cleveland heights police filed!
6 Nov 2009 | 5:05 pmIn connection with the incident: YouTube - Cleveland Heights Ohio Gestapo Police... my attorney filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Cleveland Heights. A copy of the complaint is below: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION JOSEPH PONIKVAR Jr. ) CASE NO. 1:09-cv-2621) ) Plaintiff ) ) JUDGE: -vs- )) THE CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS ) 40 SEVERANCE CIRCLE ) CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118 )) C O M P L A I N T and ) (Jury Trial Demanded) ) ROBERT C. DOWNEY, ) CITY MANAGER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY ) CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS ) 40 SEVERANCE CIRCLE )… -
Miss W yet?
6 Nov 2009 | 4:40 pmYouTube - George W. Bush's Farewell Song
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AmmoLand.com
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BowTech Destroyer 350 and Destroyer 340 Compound Bows
6 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pmDestroyer 350 and Destroyer 340 Compound Bows Lead BowTech’s 10th Model Year BowTech Archery Eugene, OR --(AmmoLand.com)- For their 10th Model Year anniversary, BowTech is pleased to introduce their most advanced bow ever produced. It’s called the Destroyer for a reason. “From concept, this bow was designed to be easy to draw, quiet, accurate and forgiving. As it turns out, the bow happens to be fast,” Craig Yehle, Principle Designer explains, “We believe it is important for our flagship offering not be construed as a speed bow, but as a truly exceptional all… -
Armslist.com – Best Way To Access Your Local Firearms Market
6 Nov 2009 | 9:13 pmArmslist.com – Best Way To Access Your Local Firearms Market Armslist.com Armslist.com Armslist.com --(AmmoLand.com)-Armslist LLC is a free site that doesn’t require users to log in. It provides great email privacy for users who choose to post items for sale. It receives more traffic and more daily posts than any other free firearms classifieds site on the internet. Visit www.armslist.com Armslist serves local firearms markets by helping law-abiding citizens to avoid unnecessary transactional costs associated with other firearms websites. Jon Founder, Armslist.com Brought to you… -
Grants Available For Public Shooting Ranges In Arizona
6 Nov 2009 | 9:03 pmGrants Available For Public Shooting Ranges In Arizona Arizona Game and Fish Department PHOENIX, AZ —-(AmmoLand.com)- The Arizona Game and Fish Department wants to continue to improve and expand public shooting ranges across the state by providing grant funding to qualified applicants involved in the development, improvement or maintenance of public shooting and archery ranges. The department is accepting grant applications now through Jan. 15 by 5 p.m. (MST). Shooting clubs, sportsmen’s groups and government agencies operating public shooting ranges are encouraged to apply. Privately… -
NICS Busy Season Clarification of Working Hours
6 Nov 2009 | 8:58 pmNational Instant Criminal Background Check Busy Season Clarification of Working Hours Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- The FBI’s National Instant Background Check System (NICS) hours of operation for federal firearms licensees (FFLs) will remain the same as their current hours of operation during this year’s NICS busy season. NICS Call Centers will be available daily from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern. The only deviation to this schedule will be Nov. 27, the Friday following Thanksgiving, when the hours of operation will be 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern. -
NSSF Unveils New Broadcast Studio
6 Nov 2009 | 8:48 pmNSSF Unveils New Broadcast Studio And Realigns Duties National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Shooting Sports Foundation has installed a fully operational broadcast studio to support its messaging and programs. The new studio will be used for educational and informational videos, including podcasts, Webinars and other new media communications. “We pride ourselves in being able to identify the most effective communication tools to support our membership and educate hunters and shooters,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president.
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Bullet Counter Points
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The Point of No Return
2 Nov 2009 | 8:02 amTwo recent undercover investigations, by the City of New York and a researcher at UC Davis, drew national attention by exposing widespread illegal activity at America’s gun shows. But however shocking these studies might have been, they contained no new revelations.It has now been ten years since “The Gun Show Loophole” became a household term following the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado. It is well-known that the shooters at Columbine obtained firearms through Denver-area gun shows, but two new books—Dave Cullen’s Columbine and Jeff Kass’ Columbine: A True Crime… -
A Tale of Two Terrorists
26 Oct 2009 | 7:09 amWhen most Americans think about gun control, they think about laws that are designed to stop street criminals from obtaining firearms. In the post-9/11 era, however, such laws are equally important in foiling the violent ambitions of terrorists. Because the gun lobby has successfully blocked federal efforts to prohibit those on the FBI’s Terrorist Watch List from buying guns, it is frequently up to individual states to provide the necessary safeguards to prevent such purchases.Two recent arrests that made national headlines provide an interesting contrast in terms of states’ ability (or… -
What's Going On (at Gun Shows) - Part 2
19 Oct 2009 | 7:06 amLast month, Bullet Counter Points reported on a new study by Dr. Garen Wintemute of UC Davis that uncovered widespread illegal activity at gun shows in 19 states. This month sees the release of an equally revealing—and disturbing—study about these largely unregulated events.On October 7, the City of New York released “Gun Show Undercover: Report on Illegal Sales at Gun Shows.” The report details undercover investigations that took place at gun shows in three states–Tennessee, Nevada, and Ohio—between May and August of this year. Private investigators were hired by the Office of… -
"We cannot allow gun violence to take any more children's lives..."
12 Oct 2009 | 6:56 amThe Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), a member of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, has worked tirelessly during their 35 years of existence to better the lives of children. The driving force behind these efforts has been CDF President Marian Wright Edelman. Edelman was a longtime activist in the civil rights movement and later moved to the District of Columbia to found CDF.Recently, CDF released its 2009 “Protect Children, Not Guns” report, which evaluates the impact of gun violence on America’s youth. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and… -
Call Heeded
5 Oct 2009 | 8:37 amA remarkable victory was achieved by grassroots activists in Philadelphia last month when one of the most corrupt gun dealers in America was forced to permanently shutter his business. The activists’ campaign, known as “Heeding God’s Call,” relied on one very powerful “weapon”: faith.The Heeding God’s Call campaign unites 39 churches, synagogues and mosques in the Philadelphia area that are frustrated with the high level of gun violence in the city and the refusal of Pennsylvania legislators to address the problem. "[We need] a reduction of violence, a reduction of homicides…
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Mondays with Mike
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Meet the Boogeyman
19 Oct 2009 | 12:12 pmRecently, I got hold of a fundraising letter that Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) sent out on behalf of a new group calling itself the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR). To give you a perspective on their ideology, NAGR Executive Director Dudley Brown calls the Brady Law (which requires federally licensed firearm dealers to conduct background checks on gun purchasers) “dangerous” and “extreme” in a video on their homepage.But I digress... Here’s an excerpt from the letter:Dear Concerned American,The great pay-back has begun, and it's going to be ugly. The gun grabbers in Congress… -
Wear Them Out
12 Oct 2009 | 7:10 amI often find that true wisdom comes from simple stories, and one of the great story tellers was the one called Jesus of Nazareth. According to the writer known as Luke, Jesus was traveling through the borderlands of Samaria and Galilee on a journey to Jerusalem. He stopped in a village and told his listeners a story about a widow and an unjust judge.He said that in a certain town there was once a judge who cared nothing for God or man. There was a widow in that same town who constantly came before the judge demanding justice against her opponent. For a long time the judge refused to grant the… -
We Like Our Lives
5 Oct 2009 | 10:42 amIn March of this year, the “D.C. House Voting Rights Act” was put on indefinite hold in the House of Representatives when Democratic leaders couldn’t figure out how to move the bill without a harmful gun amendment attached. The bill would have granted D.C. residents voting representation in Congress for the first time ever (the United States is the only democracy on earth that denies residents of its capital such representation).The gun amendment in question was drafted by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and sponsored by Senator John Ensign (R-NV). It would repeal the District of… -
Does it Apply?
28 Sep 2009 | 5:29 amLast year, the Supreme Court overturned a handgun ban here in the federal enclave of Washington and ruled that the Second Amendment protects individual gun ownership (the justices did leave room for firearms regulation, saying government could prohibit guns in "sensitive places" and forbid ownership by certain dangerous people, such as felons). But the court did not say whether the Second Amendment also applies to the states.Last Thursday, an 11-member panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals grappled with this specific question. The case, Nordyke v. King, involves a dispute over a… -
A Little Less Comedy Tonight
14 Sep 2009 | 8:46 amOne of the greatest things about working for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence has been the myriad of fascinating people that you meet and come to admire.One such person is Larry Gelbart, the award-winning writer whose sly wit helped create such hits as Broadway's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," the films "Tootsie" and "Oh, God!" and the hit television series "M-A-S-H". Mr. Gelbart died this past week at the age of 81.During his long career as a comedy writer, Gelbart wrote for Bob Hope, Jack Paar, Red Buttons, Jack Carson, Eddie Cantor, Joan Davis and many others. In the…
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Josh Horwitz
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What is the "Message" Behind Increased Gun Sales?
5 Nov 2009 | 11:12 amIn a November 3 Washington Post article about increased sale of guns and ammunition since the election of President Barack Obama, Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive Officer of the National Rifle Association, said something curious. Asked to explain this buying spree, he stated, "I think it's Katrina. I think it's terrorism. I think it's crime. And I also think that it's people worrying about [whether] they'll be attacked by politicians. They're suspicious, and justifiably so." Americans are stockpiling handguns, assault weapons and ammunition because they are going to be "attacked by… -
Thomas Jefferson and "The Blood of Tyrants"
1 Sep 2009 | 7:57 amNew Hampshire resident William Kostric caused a national stir on August 11 when he appeared outside President Obama's town hall meeting in Portsmouth with a loaded semiautomatic handgun strapped to his leg. Kostric held a sign that read, "IT IS TIME TO WATER THE TREE OF LIBERTY!" This was a reference to the following quote by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson: "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Asked to explain the message he was trying to send, Kostric stated, "I wanted people to remember the rights that we have and how quickly… -
"Resistance Efforts," Guns and the Constitution
19 Aug 2009 | 6:35 amOn Monday, it was national news when a man (identified only as "Chris") appeared at a health care rally in Phoenix, Arizona, openly and legally carrying an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle and a semiautomatic handgun. He was not alone. While President Obama addressed a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) convention directly across the street, Phoenix police and Secret Service agents actively monitored "Chris" and twelve others who openly carried handguns (it is unknown how many of the protesters were carrying concealed handguns, which is also legal in Arizona with a permit). Like William Kostric (who… -
Handguns and Health Care Reform
11 Aug 2009 | 12:30 pmThe nation is transfixed this month on a series of tense, contentious town halls that are taking place in states across the country. Determined to derail President Obama's health care reform plans, right wing activists have stormed these meetings en masse to shout down speakers (including Democratic members of Congress) and derail all attempts at meaningful dialogue. Reports indicate that "Tea Partiers" are also carrying concealed handguns into these events -- yet few in the media have commented on the distorted view of the Second Amendment that is driving this call to arms. The Tea Party… -
Insurrectionism Goes "Mainstream"
15 Apr 2009 | 10:14 amFor years, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) has warned Americans about the dangers of insurrectionist ideology: the idea that individuals have the "right," in the words of National Rifle Association (NRA) CEO Wayne LaPierre, "to take whatever measures necessary, including force, to abolish oppressive government." CSGV has argued that not only does insurrectionism degrade the democratic values and institutions that protect the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans; it also poses a direct threat to the very existence of our constitutional democracy. 13 years after the Oklahoma City…
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Accurate Shooter Bulletin
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Benchrest Tip: Optimize Your Rifle Position on the Rests
6 Nov 2009 | 10:40 amHere’s some benchrest advice that can help you reduce vertical and shoot tighter groups… without spending another penny. Next time you go to the range, experiment with the position of your rifle on the front rest, and try a couple different positions for the rear bag. You may find that the rifle handles much better after you’ve made a small change in the placement of your gun on the bags. Recoil can be tamed a bit, and tracking can improve significantly, if you optimize the front rest and rear bag positioning. Balance Your Gun BEFORE You Spend Hours Tuning Loads In the… -
Inexpensive Noise Filter Helps Reduce Scale Drift Problems
6 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amElectronic scales, even expensive lab-grade units, can be influenced by a wide variety of electronic “emissions”. We’ve seen Chargemasters being affected by cordless telephones and older CRT computer monitors. When stray emissions interfere with digital scales, you can get erractic readings, or the scales can drift with time. The smart thing to do, of course, is to physically isolate your digital scale from the sources of interference — keep them away from computer equipment and wireless base units. If you still have problems with drift or unstable read-outs,… -
Pumpkins Fly This Weekend at ‘Punkin Chunkin’ Festival
5 Nov 2009 | 8:13 amThe 24th Annual “World Championship of Punkin Chunkin” will be held Friday November 6th through Sunday, November 8th, in Sussex County, Delaware. This hugely popular event draws 40,000-50,000 spectators each year. They gather to watch 100 or more amazing air cannons, catapults, trebuchets, giant slingshots, and other fantastic devices launch pumpkins into the air. In conjunction with the Punkin Chunkin Championship, there will be cooking contests, and live rockabilly music all three days. On Saturday, the “Miss Punkin Chunkin” Pageant will be held around noon, with a… -
Care and Maintenance of Reloading Dies
5 Nov 2009 | 7:46 amIn this feature, Bill Gravatt, President of Sinclair International, explains how to clean and maintain precision reloading dies. This article first appeared in Sinclair’s online Blog, The Reloading Press, where you’ll find many other useful Product Spotlights and ‘How-to’ articles. Reloading dies if taken care of properly will provide years of service to their owner. Most dies are hardened and then micro-polished for that mirror internal finish many of the dies exhibit. Many of them are also treated with some type of rust preventative before they leave the factory… -
Affordable Timex Offers Temp, Air Pressure, Timer Functions
4 Nov 2009 | 10:57 amTemperature, Atmospheric Pressure, and Altitude — all these things can and do affect bullet ballistics. Moreover, temperature changes can alter powder performance and chamber pressures. The smart reloader takes the predicted ambient temperature into account. And when calculating your come-ups and windage click values, you need to factor in Temperature, Air Pressure, AND Altitude. How do you keep track of these important variables when you’re shooting? The Kestrel 4000 Pocket Weather Tracker®, is compact and provides a wealth of information: atmospheric pressure, altitude, density…
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Sensibly Progressive
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The Onion is normally hilarious ...
3 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pmBut oddly enough, blind hatred alone of anyone, even Glen Beck, isn't enough to sustain an Onion video. Who thinks it's funny to say things like ...* ... a grizzly death only Glenn Beck could deserve.* She wasn't some fat dumb Mormon f***face who should have drank herself to death when he had the chance.Then other "jokes" about how Glen Beck should be dead, assaulted by a Rottweiler, etc.When did liberals lose all compassion and think this kind of violence is funny? When it became cool to talk about going back in history and killing GW Bush, or write alternative histories where he is… -
Social Issues, single issue voters, etc.
3 Nov 2009 | 9:56 amI'm looking forward to seeing the results of today's elections. I'd particularly like Gov. Corzine of NJ to lose, just because he's so viciously anti-gun. Ever since it became clear all of the 3 widely watched contests are close or going conservative, conservative pundits have decided they mean a lot while the Democrats have decided they mean nothing (though Obama has been to NJ about 5 times to campaign). For myself, I tend to think the truth is the NJ governer's election is going to be closely watched and have some kind of impact, but NY's 23rd congressional race is in turmoil and the VA… -
A Historian/programmer and fine individual looking for new work
1 Nov 2009 | 9:44 pmAs other bloggers have posted, Clayton Cramer is still looking for a job.I'm a big fan of both of the blogs he manages, particularly the armed citizen stories blog he hosts on his site.Anyone out there looking for a a brilliant guy and leader like Mr. Cramer? We all owe him a debt of gratitude for the work he's done, particularly in debunking the work of Michael Bellesiles, who tried to claim that gun ownership was a new phenomenon in America and had no historical basis. Because those pioneers just didn't feel a need for a firearm back in the day, dontcha know? The NRA made all that "pioneers… -
Main Stream Media or Main Stream Comedy? MSNBC opinion shows boggle the mind ...
25 Oct 2009 | 12:50 amThe beginning of this clip just boggles the mind.First the talking head guy who often fills in for Keith Olbermann on MSNBC's Countdown makes a speech about how a journalist should have a "healthy adversarial relationship with the people and institutions you cover..." which is certainly true. But for damned sure doesn't describe anything from the Olbermann show. Olbermann at most will gently chide Mr. Obama for letting the Republicans and "idiots" he doesn't like have any say at all. And shouldn't the America-saving-Democrats find some way around that silly 60% voting rule to pass something… -
Amtrak fighting against firearms NOT carried by criminals or terrorists
24 Oct 2009 | 12:24 amI think the biggest problem Amtrak has with the policy passed in the senate that would force them to allow safely stored firearms in "checked baggage," besides the fact that the bureaucrats in charge are simply anti-gun, is that many of their trains don't have baggage cars ... which means no luggage is checked ... which means guns end up in bags in places where they can be grabbed by about anybody on the train. If what I'm reading is true, I actually understand that concern. But it runs into the same logic problems as all other gun control.Amtrak doesn't currently screen all luggage or put…
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Mikeb302000
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Rare Japanese Shooting
6 Nov 2009 | 11:09 pmThe BBC reports on a shooting in Yokohama, Japan in which a man wounded three before taking his own life. The title of the article speaks volumes. Three hurt in rare Japan shooting.The gunman had taken refuge in a building in a residential area which the police surrounded. A police spokesman said one of the injured men was in a critical condition and the other two were lightly wounded.Japanese media reported the violence appeared to be gang related. Shootings are rare in Japan, where there are strict gun control laws. Police named the gunman as Kenji Hayashi, a 62-year-old member of the… -
More on the Iron Pipeline
6 Nov 2009 | 10:29 pmAmerica Magazine published an article scheduled for their next issue entitled simply enough, The Iron Pipeline.Kristen Rand, legislative director at the nonprofit Violence Policy Center in Washington, D.C., pointed out to America that such weapons all come from jurisdictions without strong laws like Chicago’s. “You can’t buy a handgun in Chicago or the District of Columbia legally, so traffickers go to states with weaker laws and then bring them to the cities that don’t allow their purchase.” For Ms. Rand and other gun control advocates, one of the worst aspects of a victory by… -
Jon Stewart does Glenn Beck
6 Nov 2009 | 10:05 pmThe Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cThe 11/3 Projectwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealth Care Crisis -
Suicide at the Range
5 Nov 2009 | 10:47 pmThe Salt Lake Tribune reports on a tragedy. A 53-year-old man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Taylorsville gun range Wednesday night. The shooting, which has not been ruled a suicide or accidental yet, occurred just after 5 p.m. at Doug's Shoot N' Sports, 4926 South and Redwood Road. Taylorsville police Sgt. John Cooper said there were other people in the gun range but no one witnessed the shooting. The gun involved was a pistol and police believe only one shot was fired. Fire officials said the bullet struck the man in the head. Do you think I'm going out on a limb calling it… -
It's Happening in Delhi too
5 Nov 2009 | 10:31 pmThe Times of India reports on the booming gun problem in Delhi.The use of guns has been going up for the past few years. This year (see box) there were 175 cases of reported fire arms use; last year there were 161. The police say that the gun culture has not just grown in the capital, but even more alarmingly in the NCR towns of Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad.The seizure made this year by Delhi Police has also shown a spiral in illegal firearms seized 300 this year as compared to 230 weapons last year, till October 15. Apart from providing firearms, the cops say that they are facing…
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walls of the city
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if you build it
6 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pmOk, the engineer in me has officially decreed this to be the coolest thing I have ever seen. The short story? Local Motors announces a competition to design a car to meet a certain set of requirements. People from around the world design up cars, and submit them to the competition. People from around the world vote on the designs. The design with the most vote wins. Local Motors then produces that car. But it gets even better than that - you help them build it. Every car Local Motors sells will go straight to an end recipient - no dealerships, no middlemen, no car lots. That end recipient… -
visitors from out of town
6 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pmSo Better Half and I started watching the new series V a few nights back, and my only real gripe so far (aside from various engineering and physics qualms) was the acceptance rate. Yes, these aliens are human-looking. Yes, they get here speaking our languages. Yes, they talk some good talk. Yes (not to spoil things), everything they do has been specifically engineered to lower our psychological defenses. But for Allah's sake, a bloody space-ship (one of twenty-odd) the size of the island settles over New York City, and the populace applauds right after the world's largest big-screen TV turns… -
hit me!
6 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pmThanks to RideFast's reminder, my donate button off to the left has been updated to make use of the new GunPal system... which probably does not matter, since no one used the old one, but there it is. -
hiding behind them
6 Nov 2009 | 3:27 pmWith winter storming Eastern Tennessee by force these days, one of the considerations Better Half and I will have for our future house will be window treatments. Window treatments? Well, in addition to blocking out sunlight, Peeping Toms, and other such things, a lot of pleated curtains these days also have insulated backings, turning them into part of your home's overall thermal efficiency plan. Not a lot of people think about it, but a fair bit of energy can escape out your windows, especially if they are single-pane, and curtains may not stop that leakage entirely, but they will certainly… -
not quite copy-paste
6 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pmIt is something of a lengthy post, but you need to read this. There, but for the grace of God, goes America, and it would seem as though God's graces have been getting mighty sparce recently...
