The Truth About Guns
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An Inconvenient Truth: More Guns Does Not Equal More Deaths
“There has never been a school shooting in a school that allows teachers to carry,” said Massie. “More guns lead to more deaths,” countered Bowman, “more guns lead to more deaths!”
It’s understandable that tempers flare and voices rise in the aftermath of such horrific events. When faced with such situations, the urge to do something—to do anything—is nearly impossible to resist.
But is Rep.
Tennessee Legislature Votes to Expel Two of Three Members Who Led Gun Control Rally From the House Floor
The Tennessee House has voted to expel now former Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. The motion to expel Rep. Gloria Johnson failed by one vote.
The three Democrats led an anti-gun demonstration with a bullhorn from the well of the House last week following the shooting at the New Covenant School in Nashville.
As the AP reports . . .
The banishment of Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson was a move the chamber has used only a handful times since the Civil War.
Gun Meme of the Day: Yes But Also No Edition
You see, 2+2=5 and that’s why Chewbacca was a wookie.
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Gear Review: Meopta MeoSport R 3-15×50 RD SFP Rifle Scope
Meopta began in 1933 as a Czechoslovakian-based company that, since 1960, manufactures its products in the US as well. Producing everything from precision medical and scientific instrumentation to military weapon systems, and even digital cinematic projectors, Meopta’s diversification is impressive. Of interest to me are their optical products for shooting and hunting, including riflescopes, binoculars, and spotting scopes.
The ‘RD’ in the Meopta MeoSport R 3-15×50 RD SFP name indicates its illuminated red dot on its simple 4C reticle and ‘SFP’ is, of course second focal plane.
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DOJ’s Sutherland Springs Settlement is Another Example of Joe Biden’s Gun Control Failures
From the CCRKBA . . .
Wednesday’s announcement by the Biden Justice Department that it has “reached a $144 million agreement in principle” to settle civil lawsuits stemming from the 2017 mass shooting at a Texas church is one more black mark in Joe Biden’s long record of failed gun control policies, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.
The killer, Devin Patrick Kelley, pleaded guilty to domestic violence and was subsequently dismissed from the U.S.
South Texas Spring Hunting: Chasing the Rio Grande Turkey
I recently found myself en route from my home state of Alabama to the Chaparrosa Ranch in La Pryor Texas. What was worth the 800+ mile trip? The chance to bag a Rio Grande turkey. I’ve killed plenty of eastern toms, but as an avid bird hunter, this was a hunt I’d dreamed of for years. I’d logged lots of YouTube time, seeing the birds others had bagged and knew this was one I had to get under my belt.
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Gun Meme of the Day: A Good Trade Edition
Any wives or girlfriends of mine who may see this: a repost is not an endorsement.
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DOJ Agrees to $144 Million Settlement Over Background Check Failures That Let the Sutherland Springs Killer Buy His Guns
By Paul J. Weber, AP
The Justice Department announced Wednesday a tentative $144 million settlement with families and victims of a 2017 mass shooting at a Texas church that was carried out by a former U.S. airman who was able to purchase firearms despite a criminal history.
More than two dozen people were killed when Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire during a Sunday service at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.
I Can Open Carry In My State…But Should I?
You live in an open carry state. You can carry a gun — handgun or long gun — openly just about anywhere you want. Okay, but should you?
Some of you are probably thinking “Not this crap again,” because this is an oft-visited trope for folks who carry a gun. If that’s you, then you might want to skip this one or – alternately – go vent your spleen in the comments. Go ahead, bring the pain, you won’t hurt my feelings.
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Jones: I Can’t Find the Passage in the Bible Allowing People to Run Amuck With Guns
The Bible is a lynchpin of the pro-gun movement. In every corner of our country, purportedly Christian leaders lean into the narrative that bearing arms is a God-given right – one that should not be restricted in any way. So, as our nation reels from yet another mass shooting — this time, a gunman killed three children and three adults at an elementary school in Nashville — far-right Christian leaders continue to loudly and proudly lead the charge to funnel more guns into our communities.
Tennessee House Moves to Expel 3 Members Who Led Anti-Gun Protest in the Chamber
If the standard for getting rid of an elected representative is “knowingly and intentionally bring(ing) disorder and dishonor to the” body to which they’ve been elected, America should soon be losing about 93.8% of those who currently hold office. But seriously, folks, that’s the charge being leveled against three Tennessee Democrats who used a bullhorn to lead anti-gun protesters in the House gallery in chants of “FASCISTS” and other bons mots last week after the New Covenant School shooting.
March Was the 44th Consecutive Month With More Than 1 Million Firearms Sold
There are a lot of new normals in this post-pandemic, post-George Floyd world. And with a President who preaches almost daily about his desire for not only an “assault weapons” V2.0, but confiscating all semi-automatics, the general public has gotten the message and is acting accordingly. To wit: they’re buying guns. Lots of them. Every month.
As the NSSF’s Mark Oliva tells us . . .
March’s NSSF Adjusted NICS figure of 1,556,492 marks 44 consecutive months when background checks have exceeded 1 million.
WaPo: No One Needs an Iconic Rifle That 1 out of 20 Americans Currently Own
Last Wednesday, The Washington Post published an editorial entitled, “No one needs an AR-15 — or any gun tailor-made for mass shootings.” That piece followed an earlier series of articles about the AR-15 under the heading, “AMERICAN ICON: The gun that divides a nation.” Both efforts were meant to echo and amplify Joe Biden’s call to ban semiautomatic long guns and “large capacity” magazines. The articles were, however, ironically self-refuting and established beyond any doubt that AR-15s are in fact shielded by the Second Amendment.
Gun Meme of the Day: New GLOCKS Edition
I mean, yeah, but it’s still exciting.
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Ruger’s New Super Wrangler Single Action Revolver Ships With .22 LR and .22 WMR Cylinders
From Ruger . . .
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is pleased to introduce the Super Wrangler family of single-action revolvers. Building on the success of the affordably-priced Wrangler line introduced in 2019, the Super Wrangler features a robust steel cylinder frame and ships with two cylinders, allowing you to convert between inexpensive .22 LR ammunition and powerful .22 WMR ammunition.
Built on the legacy of the popular Ruger Single-Six, the Super Wrangler complements Ruger‘s rich history of producing quality, rugged, reliable single-action revolvers.
Manhattan DA Backs Down Again, Drops Attempted Murder Charge Against Wounded Robbery Victim
Did you take the under in the line we set yesterday as to how many days it would take Manhattan’s “progressive” prosecutor to do a 180 and drop attempted murder charges against a wounded parking lot attendant? Congrats if you did, because the Soros-backed District Attorney surprised even us with how quickly he realized that he’d created another public relations nightmare for himself and moved to rectify it.
After being shot twice by a man trying to rob him Saturday, Moussa Diarra managed to wrestle the gun away and shoot his attacker.
MTM Case-Gard Introduces The Bull Rifle Rest
From MTM Case-Gard . . .
MTM Case-Gard, the first name in innovative polymer-based solutions for shooting and hunting enthusiasts, expands its shooting support system offerings for 2023 with The Bull rifle rest.
Built similar in design to the company’s popular K-Zone shooting rest, The Bull is sized to accommodate full-length rifles and shotguns. The adjustable frame can be shortened or lengthened between 18.3 and 26 inches to achieve proper forearm and buttstock support on any shooting bench.
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Manhattan DA Charges Victim With Attempted Murder for Defending Himself After Being Shot Twice
Remember the case of Jose Alba? He was the New York bodega clerk who defended himself with a knife against against a man who came behind the store’s counter and attacked him. The confrontation was caught on video. The attacker died and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg tossed Alba into a cell on Rikers Island and then charged him with murder.
That brought a rain of condemnation down on Bragg from everyone in New York City from the average guy on the street up to and including Mayor Eric Adams.