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Oaksong at KOS: The Second Amendment is Only for the Benefit of Whites and ‘Whiteism’
All this nonsense about being able to preserve the country from some imaginary tyranny is just that, nonsense. The NRA and the Far Right have been shilling nonsense about the meaning of the 2nd Amendment for years in order go (sic) further their aims. The NRA wants to sell guns. The Right wants to play battle games in the woods. The deadly result is that more children die from bullets than from any other cause.
Once Again, the Ninth Circuit Contorts Itself to Delay Ruling in a Key Second Amendment Case
By LKB
Just when I thought the Ninth Circuit could not more brazenly thumb its collective nose at the Supreme Court and the Bruen decision, over the weekend a Ninth Circuit panel proved once more that there truly are no limits to that court’s enmity toward Second Amendment rights.
Recall that on October 19, Judge Roger Benitez once again invalidated California’s “assault weapon” ban in Miller v. Bonta, finding that the state had failed to carry its burden of establishing the law’s constitutionality under the Bruen test.
Faxon Firearms Unveils FX7 Pershing Bolt Action Rifle
From Faxon . . .
Faxon Firearms, known for its commitment to quality in the firearms industry, announced the release of its newest offering, the FX7 Pershing Rifle, over the weekend. This release delves into the intricacies of the FX7 collection, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of precision shooting enthusiasts. Let’s highlight the FX7 Pershing Bolt Action Rifles, available in both .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor, and see what they have to say about the release.
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Taurus Reintroduces the 917C Compact, an 18-Round 9mm DA/SA Carry Gun
Taurus has been making Model 92 pistols since 1980 on Beretta machinery that was purchased after the contract for military Beretta’s 92’s expired in Brazil. The Taurus 92, the PT92 to be precise, was more like the old Beretta 92S in that it had a frame mounted safety rather than the later hammer drop Beretta 92F’s. Taurus later made some of their own improvements to the design including a decocking lever incorporated into the frame mounted safety, rather than moving to a slide mounted one like Beretta did with the 92F, as well as adding an accessory rail for lights or lasers.
Gun Buyback Follies: Bloomington Police Burn Through $50,000 Only 30 Cars Into a Two Mile Long Line
In the latest instance of municipal “gun safety” theater, Bloomington, Illinois Police announced that they’d be collecting unwanted and unloved guns at a gun buyback Sunday morning. Thanks in part to TTAG and Guns Save Life publicity along with an assist from local media, they got a big response.
The BPD had a $50,000 grant from the State of Illinois for the even. It lasted less than three dozen cars into a two-mile-long line of cars, each filled with people waiting to grab some holiday cash.
National Guard Tipped Maine Police That Robert Card Could ‘Snap and Commit a Mass Shooting’
We’ve seen all of this play out before. An individual who police had previously investigated after reports of disturbing behavior goes on to commit a horrible crime. Before the bodies cold, the Civilian Disarmament Industrial Complex and gun-hating politicians claim the problem is — of course — the guns and the crime is just the latest evidence that we need more laws that further restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens.
Wash, rinse, repeat.
Mastio: Once We Start Banning Classes of Firearms, The Gun-Banners Will Never Stop
It is also important to remember that the biggest threat from the dangerously mentally ill is not to the public, but to themselves. There are more suicides annually than murders.
Moreover, rifles, including the AR-15 assault-style rifles, are involved in only a few hundred cases of the tens of thousands of murders and suicides every year. Bloody year after blood-drenched year, handguns are many times the killers that rifles — of any type — are.
An Interview With Pure Precision’s Landon Gines on Action Design, Materials, and Accuracy [VIDEO]
By Mike Semanoff
Growing up with a Remington 700 in my hand, I always loved the feel of a bolt action rifle and the potential accuracy they have. Being 16 years old and obsessed with shooting, my day dreams were filled with Carlos Hathcock aspirations and the perfect 1000 yard rifle.
I remember as a kid listening to guys talking about bedding, trueing, blueprinting, or trigger jobs, to tighten up their groups…but didn’t know what all of that meant and I didn’t have money to do it anyway.
It’s Strange the Things for Which Some People Are Willing to Make Liberty Tradeoffs
Watching the usual anti-gun tirades by gun-haters in the aftermath of a high profile shooting like the one in Lewiston, Maine, it’s interesting to see the things that people will and won’t make liberty tradeoffs for. Even those who can only argue by spouting things like, “How many people have to die for your rights?” make these tradeoffs. One that comes up frequently is alcohol.
The United States famously gave prohibition a try.
White House Outraged That New House Speaker Said Guns Don’t Kill People, People Kill People
The White House rebuked comments [House Speaker Rep. Mike] Johnson made to Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday night, a day after 18 people were killed in two mass shootings in Maine, in which Johnson said that guns are not the cause of America’s unique mass shooting crises.
Saying that it was “not the time” to talk about gun control, he told Hannity, “The problem is the human heart.
Gun Meme of the Day: Niiiiice Edition
Oh my. Someone call HR.
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NSSF Rejects Fish & Wildlife’s New Final Rule Banning Lead Ammo in Wildlife Refuges
From the NSSF . . .
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, rejects the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Final Rule that bans the use of traditional lead ammunition on eight National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and fishing tackle on seven NWRs in exchange for opening hunting and fishing opportunities on public lands. The announcement banning the use of traditional ammunition and fishing tackle is devoid of any scientific evidence that traditional ammunition causes detrimental population impacts.
Bloomington, IL Gun ‘Buyback’ Paying $200, $400 and $500 EACH For ‘Unwanted’ Guns This Sunday
Trick or treat, smell their feet cash. The Bloomington, Illinois Police Department will be hosting a “gun buyback” this Sunday, October 29th. They’re seeking “unwanted” or unloved guns and they’re paying a premium price for them.
After a call to the Bloomington PD this morning, I learned they’re paying $200 for rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Wait, it gets a lot better. They’re paying $400 for ‘unwanted’ ghost guns. And they’re paying $500 for unwanted “assault” guns.
Gun Review: SSK-50 Frame and .309 JDJ Pistol from Haus of Arms
SSK Firearms has released a modern version of the much beloved but no longer produced Thompson/Center Contender frame. It’s called the SSK-50 and it’s backwards compatible with the last version of the Contender. You can buy it from Haus of Arms and they’re shipping them as we speak.
What I truly love about the Contender platform is that right now there are people who’ve stopped reading this review so they can order a frame.
SIG SAUER Announces the New P365-AXG LEGION, the first P365 LEGION Model
You knew it had to happen. SIG SAUER’s LEGION line of upgraded versions of their pistol lines has finally been extended to the P365 platform. Today they announced the new P365-AXG LEGION.
With its AXG aluminum grip (it takes replaceable grip panels), this is a larger compact-size 17-round everyday carry pistol with an extended magazine well. My, the P365 has certainly come a long way.
Here’s SIG’s press release . .
Biden and Newsom Wasted No Time Using the Maine Mass Shooting to Push Their Gun Control Agenda
Republicans in Maine rejected a bill this year that would have required a waiting period for firearm purchases.
They seriously could not fathom waiting 72 hours to buy a gun.
Maine also does not…
– Ban assault weapons
– Require permits to carry a gun in public
– Require… https://t.co/18IoTtYRsY
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) October 26, 2023
From the CCRKBA . .
Maine’s Yellow Flag Law Wasn’t Used to Detain the Maine Shooting Suspect
A proposal for a red flag law that more than 20 states have adopted failed in 2019 in favor of the yellow flag law that backers said would stop suicides and protect both the public and the constitutional rights of gun owners.
The yellow flag law had the support of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, which was instrumental in writing it and viewed other states’ red flag laws as unconstitutional.
Gun Meme of the Day: Another Abject Failure Edition
Sometimes memes are funny. Sometimes they’re a picture that speaks a thousand words on an important topic. This is the latter.
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Things That Don’t Suck: Clip-N-Shoot Dry Fire Training System
While dry fire practice is very beneficial, it’s always boring. Well, it can be. Ten reps often feel like 50. Just plain dry firing gets boring and doesn’t always offer the best practice. Yet, dry fire remains important. The world and firearm industry recognized this, and they’ve responded with numerous laser systems and targets to add some active feedback to your dry-fire. One system that grabbed my attention was the iDryFire Clip-N-Shoot target system.
Like a lot of these systems, it uses your smartphone to aid in feedback.