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Texas Man Declares Republic of Dougistan, Fires at Cops, Fire Fighters

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 17:00
Can you secede from the US (let alone Texas) and establish a new nation if you don’t know your own address? Dougie Doug’s takeaway from this little episode should be that instead of notifying the local po-lice of your intention to create …
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Former Microsoft CEOs Gates, Ballmer Join Billionaires for Civilian Disarmament Club

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 16:00
What is it about the super-rich that predisposes so many of them to oppose the right to keep and bear arms? We all know about the mostly ineffectual efforts of the former mayor of New York City to convince Americans …
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New MA Gun Law: Any Felony Conviction = Lifetime Gun Ban

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 15:00
The legal eagles at geoffreygnathanlaw.com would like to remind past and potential clients that “According to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 274: Section 1, a felony in this state is one that is punishable by death or imprisonment in the state prison. …
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Was an R51 Really a Good Choice for the Cover of ‘The Future of the Gun’?

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 14:00

Doctors -> God Complex -> Gun Control

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 13:00
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. Doctors should be able to ask their patients anything they want to ask their patients up to and including “Are you now or have you ever been a member of the communist …
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Question of the Day: Do You Verbally Warn a Home Invader?

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 12:00
The legallyconcealed.com vlogger above is as unequivocal as he is taciturn: warn any home invaders that you’re armed and the cops are on their way. Makes sense to me. Especially if you’ve called 911 and put the phone down, so the …
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Gear Review: Handgun Hanger

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 11:00
Gun storage is sometimes a real PITA, as it were. As the collection grows, you sometimes wonder, “Where am I supposed to put all this stuff?” And as a guy raised with the mantra of, “A place for everything, and …
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TSRA to Sponsor Full-Auto Two-Gun Match

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 10:00
Fresh to my inbox this morning was a presser from the Texas State Rifle Association announcing that they are planning their first annual Two-Gun Class 3 Match benefitting the TSRA-PAC. The TSRA has been one of the biggest voices in the state …
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BREAKING: Militarized Missouri Police Go Rogue in Riots

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 09:00
Ferguson, Missouri was home to a fourth night of rioting following the shooting death of an unarmed African American. usatoday.com reports that the police arrested protesters and journalists alike. “Antonio French, a St. Louis alderman who had been posting frequent …
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Quote of the Day: One Mom’s Reasonable Limits Are Another Man’s Disarmament Edition

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 08:00
“Moms will no longer tolerate America’s culture of gun violence. We demand to be safe in the places we go with our children — schools, restaurants, stores, parks and in our own homes. By opposing legislation to close the deadly loopholes …
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SilencerCo and Noveske: Get Out and Find Your Range

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 20:00
Square ranges are boring. Public shooting ranges with stalls and benches are great for getting a solid 100 yard zero or a quick test of your new gun, but the most fun you can possibly have with a firearm takes …
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Predictable Outcomes in Ferguson, MO

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 19:00
I wrote earlier this week about how the ongoing riots in Ferguson, Missouri strengthen the position that gun control is dangerous. Again. Still. Forever. This is because it takes away the best tools for the job from people who are …
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Constitution State Gun Owners Strike Back: Dethrone GOP Gun Control Architect

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 18:00
Reader CTSheepdog writes: In Connecticut yesterday, John McKinney, state Senate Minority Leader, lost his bid for the GOP candidacy to face Governor Dan Malloy in November. McKinney, one of the architects of Connecticut’s restrictive 2013 gun laws, was beaten by …
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Kirsten Joy Weiss Is A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with a Revolver (Minus the Teenage and Turtle Part)

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 17:00
Kirsten Joy Weiss is a performance shooter with a difference. She’s dramatic! Other than that, I’ve got nothing to say – except that KJ Dubs is a good egg, even if she’s not good to eggs. Hai!

BREAKING: Court Rules Armslist.com Not Responsible for Handgun Murder

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 15:35
A three-judge panel of the Chicago-based 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals has tossed a lawsuit against Armslist.com. The federal court ruled that the online private sales site is not liable for its users’ actions. “The case concerns a woman murdered in …
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Patriot Promotions Statement on Child Abuse Claims Against Sons of Guns’ Will Hayden

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 15:00
“Red Jacket Firearms and the Hayden family, want to bring their fans and general public up to date on the developments recently brought to attention by the tabloids and media. We acknowledge that allegations of child abuse were made against …
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Texas International Firearms Festival: VIP Tix Selling Fast! [Sponsored Content]

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 14:00
Hey sharp shots! I’m back! After shooting some new shooting videos, I’ve returned to help promote the Texas International Firearms Festival at Best of the West Shooting Sports in Austin, Texas, November 8 and 9. Tickets sales are already strong. And …
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GA School Suspends Nine-Year-Old for NERF Gun Show-and-Tell

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 13:00
Show-and-tell is one of America’s great traditions. When Miller Elementary School’s freshly-minted fourth grader Ramsey McDonald got the call, he decided to demo a NERF gun. His father Scott [later] claimed his son didn’t share that particular piece of intel before heading off to …
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Question of the Day: Is Philly Mom Case a Gun Control Game Changer?

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 12:00
“Shaneen Allen faces 3½ years in prison because she made an honest mistake, followed by a mistake of honesty,” Jacob Sullum opines at nypost.com. Yes, that New York Post. The Murdoch-owned bird cage liner that constantly, hysterically, hyperbolically promotes civilian disarmament. …
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New From Navy Arms: Winchester 1873 Rifle

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 11:00
I’ve never been much of a rifle guy. The extent of my collection consists of a lonely 10/22. When I think of pretty long guns, smoothbores immediately come to mind. But I have to admit that a beautiful lever gun …
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