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GUN CONTROL BLUES: Even Democrats Don’t Think Gun Control Laws Stop Big City Crime Any More
The People of the Gun have long known that gun control only disarms victims, not criminals. Now, even Democrats are wising up to that fact. By a more than two-to-one margin, Democrats surveyed in a Trafalgar Group poll say gun control either makes no difference or actually makes matters worse when it comes to big city crime. Among the general population, that number rises to over 80%.
Those results, of course, don’t fit with the mainstream media’s prevailing narrative, so you won’t see stories about the poll in the New York Times or on MSNBC.
After Being Pardoned, the McCloskeys Are Suing to Get Their Guns Back
By the Associated Press
The city of St. Louis has not destroyed guns seized months ago from the couple who made headlines by waving the weapons at protesters, and the couple is trying to get them back.
Robert Dierker of the City Counselor’s Office told a judge during a virtual hearing Wednesday that the guns taken in 2020 from Mark and Patricia McCloskey have not been disposed of, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
ATN Becomes the Latest Firearms Industry Firm to Abandon California for a Better Business Climate
What’s the fastest growing business in California? We don’t know for sure, but if we had to guess, we’d say U-Haul franchises and moving companies. The latest gun industry firm to see the value of being located somewhere other than the formerly Golden State is American Technology Network.
Better known as ATN, the company makes digital optics like riflescopes and binoculars, as well as thermal imaging gear. ATN has been located in South San Francisco.
Gun Meme of the Day: Solid Advice Edition
I think we’ve all learned this same lesson.
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Illinois State Police Agree To End ‘Fee Stacking’ for FOID Cards
Yes, Illinois still has the much-reviled Firearms Owners ID Card. However, thanks to a class-action lawsuit settlement, the Illinois State Police have agreed to end their egregious practice of fee stacking, charging FOID applicants an extra dollar to process their application fee for the 10-year license.
The ISP announced the proposed settlement in recent days. It nets the Maag law firm a $100,000 payday while leaving roughly 2.5 million Land of Lincoln FOID holders with nothing other than the good news that the dollar will no longer be charged for renewals once the settlement is finalized.
Soon-To-Be Former Lyft Driver Shoots a Pair of Carjackers in the City of Brotherly Love
“Brotherly Love” surely seems to be a distant thing of the past in Philadelphia. Under the permissive policies of Philly DA Karry Krasner, and “bail reform” efforts, the city experienced a record number of shootings and murders last year.
But according to police, a Lyft driver put the brakes on a couple of armed carjackers with the help of his carry piece. While the bad guys wanted to trade up from their Honda Accord to the driver’s Infiniti, their criminal enterprise yielded enough hot lead to put them in critical condition.
Under Pressure From His Right, Georgia Governor Announces Renewed Support for Constitutional Carry
By Sudhin Thanawala and Jeff Amy, AP
Facing an unusual challenge from fellow Republicans in his bid for a second term, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday he will push for a new state law that would loosen requirements to carry a handgun in public.
Kemp made the announcement at a gun shop outside Atlanta that bills itself as the “world’s largest gun store,” where he was joined by members of the National Rifle Association and state lawmakers.
Over 80% Of Americans Say Gun Control Laws Did Nothing to Reduce Crime or Made Big Cities More Dangerous
Gun control groups worked for decades to impose Second Amendment restrictions that do little to reduce crime. They’ve used public relations campaigns, scare tactics and rhetoric that never addresses those actually committing these tragedies.
Over the past two years, though, Americans have experienced first-hand what happens when they are left defenseless against criminals who don’t follow the law. A new poll shows law-abiding Americans have had enough of the gun control groups’ schemes and the ruse is up.
Colt Announces the Return of the 3-Inch Short-Barrel Python Revolver
Colt is making a lot of Python fans happy today with the latest addition to their Python revolver line. Joining the 6-inch and 4.25-inch models is a new 3-inch short-barrel Python. Here’s their press release . . .
Often dubbed the “finest production revolver ever made,” the Colt Python built a cult following among wheel gun enthusiasts. In 2020, Colt relaunched its famous Python revolver with two-barrel length options—a 4.25-inch and a 6-inch. And after more than a twenty-year production hiatus, this announcement was music to shooters’ ears.
St. Paul, MN Concealed Carrier Killed While Trying to Intervene In a Liquor Store Shoplifting
When it comes to carrying for self-defense, good training, tactics, practice and the use of common sense go a long way to make a person harder to victimize and/or kill. Then there’s the case of the St. Paul, Minnesota good Samaritan with a carry permit who was shot and killed with his own gun after intervening in a liquor store shoplifting attempt.
It happened on December 27th when Kenneth Davis Jr. interceded to try to help the store stop a man trying to shoplift a bottle of vodka.
New York City’s New DA on New Mayor’s Tough(er) On Crime Campaign Pledge: DROP DEAD!
Manhattan’s new DA has ordered his prosecutors to stop seeking prison sentences for hordes of criminals and to downgrade felony charges in cases including armed robberies and drug dealing, according to a set of progressive policies made public Tuesday.
In his first memo to staff on Monday, Alvin Bragg said his office “will not seek a carceral sentence” except with homicides and a handful of other cases, including domestic violence felonies, some sex crimes and public corruption.
Gun Meme of the Day: Springfield Saint Edge ATC Take 2 Edition
SIGN OF THE TIMES? HyVee Grocery Stores Adding Armed Uniformed Security Guards
HyVee, a large midwest regional grocery chain, has gone public with plans to stock more than just great produce and outstanding quality meats in their stores in 2022. They also plan to add armed, uniformed security. Five or ten years ago, it would have been unthinkable to see armed security in grocery stores outside of high crime areas in large cities.
But times have changed since the widespread rioting in 2020 and the spike in violent crime that continued through 2021.
Bill Wilson Purchases Lehigh Defense: Interview with Bill Wilson
Wilson Combat announced today that Bill Wilson has purchased the popular ammunition company Lehigh Defense, best known for their line of copper projectiles.
As soon as I read the news, I fired a few basic questions at Bill Wilson and he was kind enough to answer directly.
JWT: Why did you purchase Lehigh?
Bill Wilson: Good story here…. I read an old interview with Joyce Hornady and when asked why he got into the bullet business he said “Would you rather be selling dogs or dog food”.
XS Sights Announces Their New Aluminum Armorer’s Block for Multiple AR Platforms
If you’ve ever built your own AR platform rifle — or even if you like to work on yours — you know the value of a good armorer’s block. XS Sights has just announced a versatile block that will hold your upper or lower on a variety of AR and related rifles. Here’s their press release . . .
XS Sights is pleased to introduce its newest armorers block for AR platforms.
Gun Review: Wilson Combat SFX9 4″ Solid Frame Compact Handgun
Almost five years ago Wilson Combat released the EDC-X9, a double stack 9mm designed from the ground up as the ultimate everyday carry pistol. To kick off 2022, they’ve one-upped themselves with the new Wilson Combat SFX9.
The major difference between the previous EDC-X9 reviewed here back in 2017 and the SFX9 is in the frame. The upper half of the gun is exactly the same as before, and that’s a very good thing.
While Americans Bought 18.5 Million Firearms in 2021, NICS Data Show Gun Sales Returning to ‘Normal’
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has toted up the adjusted background check numbers for December and we now have a full picture of 2021. That gives us a view of where the year stands in terms of Americans’ demand for firearms and where the demand for guns is probably heading. The numbers tell a couple of stories.
Just over 18.5 million guns were sold last year, making 2021 the second biggest gun-buying year ever, behind pandemic- and riot-riddled 2020.
Gun Meme of the Day: Dry Fire Practice Edition
Segregate your ammo to a different area. Double-check to verify an empty gun and magazine(s). Maintain a safe muzzle direction as much as is possible. Dry fire practice is great. Don’t Baldwin your girl.
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How to Buy Crypto If You’re a Gun Owner (Or Anyone Else)
This is the fifth of a five-part series on cryptocurrencies as well as their uses benefits for the Second Amendment community. Read part one here. Part two is here. Part three is here. Part four is here.
By Rob McNealy
Buying cryptocurrencies can be a major challenge, especially for Americans. I will explain some of the reasons why and help walk you through the process.
AML and KYC Laws
One of worst things, privacy wise, that came out of the last Bush Administration was the PATRIOT Act.
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Smith & Wesson Cold-Launches the New CSX Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol
You know what they say, three men can keep a secret…just as long as two of them are dead. Smith & Wesson’s new CSX pistol has had a remarkably low-key release. The pistol first showed up on Reddit last week in the r/guns forum. Supposedly an employee at an FFL got his hands on one and posted a photo, but nuked the thread after people were trying to figure out which gun store he worked at.