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Starbucks “$2 for 2A” Appreciation Day Going Viral
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"TTAG Commentator Greg writes: 'Well fellow members of the Armed Intelligentsia, it looks like we might have created a genuine cause célèbre. At about four o’clock yesterday afternoon, Googling 'Starbucks Appreciation Day' scared-up about 112k hits. As of about 9pm EST last night, that total climbed to 298k. Not bad at all for a lowly bunch of knuckle-dragging gun clingers. Do you think that we can get a million hits by Friday? Well we can if . . .'" ... |
What If Emily Wasn't Smart, Articulate, And Connected (video story)
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... "In addition to the price of her new Sig 229, Emily has had to spend $435 in fees and other expenses to meet [DC's] gun regulations. ..."
"Emily Miller is an attractive, well-educated (Georgetown), well-spoken young woman with a high profile position as a senior editor with the Washington Times. Before that she was the deputy press secretary for both Secretary of State Colin Powell and Condolezza Rice. If someone like her with all of her connections has this much trouble exercising her Constitutional right to own a firearm for her own self-defense in her own home, imagine what it is like for everyone else who isn't as bright, articulate, and connected. If you said, damn near impossible, I think you'd be correct." ... |
Self-Defense Tip: Make the First Shot Count (video story)
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"In many ways, competition shooting techniques aren’t applicable to defensive gun use. For example, I find the distinct lack of 'no shoot' targets deeply worrying. I believe a defensive shooter should re-assess their situation between drawing their firearm and pulling the trigger. With their finger off the trigger. It’s a debatable point. Some gun guys reckon if the gun’s coming out it’s hammer time. Period. But one thing we can all agree on: if the bad guy needs shooting, center mass your target. Which most people don’t, for all kinds of reasons . . ." ... |
Choosing the Right Self Defense Handgun Caliber for You
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"It’s the self-defense question that never seems to fade and one I seem doomed to get asked over and over and over again: What caliber handgun is best for self defense?"
"Well I’m here to tell you that before you ask this question, you have to answer these three: Do you consider your life under threat? Second, what are the circumstances under which your carrying a sidearm? And, third, are you trained, do you train, and are you proficient as a shooter?" ... |
Review: Arsenal Saiga SGL 31 5.45x39 (VIDEO)
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"This weekend I shot my first AK. There’s a first for everything, I guess. I had shot a Saiga 12, yes—but I’d never shot an AK-style rifle. And I have to say that I’m really impressed. While I liked the Saiga 12, it wouldn’t make my top ten-list for shotguns. But now I’ve carved out a spot for an assault rifle. I’m still not sure how I’m going to explain this one to my wife."
"There’s nothing especially fancy about the SGL 31. The receiver is stamped. The hardware is all plastic. The gun appears to be painted black, but it is an AK, after all, and by-God that’s how they are supposed to be built. Except maybe the plastic part." ... |
Can Cast Bullets Be Potent Personal Defense Rounds?
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"You may well have heard tales of how badly lead bullets perform in the heat of battle and many people would have you believe that if you want to put the bad guy down for the count, then your handgun must be stoked at all times with hollow points bullets. But how true are the stories? Can cast bullets be used for more than just hunting and target practice?" ... |
A Sweeping History of the Mauser C96 Broomhandle Pistol
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"It’s one of those guns that turns heads and a great number of shooters over the years, from soldiers to generals from directors to royals, have holstered the unconventional C96 ‘Broomhandle’ Mauser to seemingly elicit this very response from would-be onlookers. Yet, aside from its design choices (and, as we’ll see, flaws), the C96 pistol, chambered in either 7.63x25mm or 9mm Parabellum, was a considered one of the best sidearm options out there when it first debuted in 1896. The reigning high velocity pistol of its day, the world would not see a hotter handgun until the introduction of .357 Magnum cartridge in 1935. And around the turn of the century, it seemed like just about everyone, from Germany to China, was making them." ... |
The SRM 1216, the 16-Round, 12-Gauge Auto Shottie (VIDEO)
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"The SRM 12-series are perhaps the most innovative of shotguns made to-date this century. They're modern, fully-ambidextrous tactical automatic shotguns designed for the Marines but available to all. We don't have any complaints."
"OK, that's not true, we have one hangup: it costs $2,400. They have one vendor and that's what they're charging. That is our complaint. We wish, in our heart of hearts, that these shotguns cost as much as any Mossberg 500. Barring that, any Saiga 12. They're spendy, although to be fair, you can spend more and get less in the shotgun world." ... |
Kel-Tec's 24-Inch Sporter RFB a Reality
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"We touched an RFB at SHOT, it was good to see that they're not unicorns or pots of gold at ends of rainbows. They are very modern, heavy bullpup rifles. They shoot big 7.62mm bullets. And this one was special, it had a nice, long barrel."
"The Rifle, Forward-ejecting Bullpup is an innovative rifle that's both rare and exciting." ... |
The Clash of the Cartridges: .357 Magnum vs. .45 ACP
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"One is the most popular revolver cartridge in the land, dealing double duties as both a premier personal defense and hunting round, while the other has served the American military through four wars, countless skirmishes and—let’s just call a spade a spade here—set the bar by which all other semi auto pistol cartridges are to be judged. I am of course referring to the .357 Magnum and the .45 ACP. Question is, out of these two titans, which one has the nuts?" ... |
Five Milsurp Military Cartridges and Rifles You Can Get on the Cheap
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"Like many I suspect, I am always looking for ways to pinch a penny and when it comes to my gun life, this thriftiness oftentimes entices me to the back of the gun shop where the old military guns typically lie neglected. It seems to me that too few people know how easily some of these milsurp guns can be modified to make class A hunting rifles, usually for much cheaper than buying a new gun and always twice as rugged. But with old guns, come old calibers, which can present a problem when you go to find ammo ... so here are five surplus calibers that you’ll be able to find without too much of a search. Though these vintage cartridges may have fallen by the wayside, in the field you’ll find they’re are far from obsolete:" ... |
SC: Homeowner Fights Off, Shoots At 2 or 3 Burglars
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"A SC homeowner fired at one of two men he saw stealing from the lower floor of his home. One of the suspects was hit. Both suspects were captured by police as they fled the scene. The burglar who was shot is being treated and the homeowner is not facing any charges." ... |
PA: No Charges Against Penn. Man Who Shot & Killed Teen
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"A 65-year-old Pennsylvania man who shot and killed a teenager who was trying to rob him will not face any charges."
"WGAL-TV reports that the man, whose name was not released, was riding his bicycle in West Reading on Wednesday when three teens pushed him off the bike and pinned him against a fence in an apparent robbery attempt."
"The boys didn't count on the man being armed -- he pulled his gun and opened fire, hitting two of them. ..." ... |
PA: DA: Man Who Shot Teens Was Third Robbery Victim
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"A 65-year-old man that was attacked by three boys in Berks County on Wednesday and fought back by shooting two of them was the third victim of their robbery attempts." ...
"Two of the boys were assaulting the man when he pulled a handgun and shot them, police said."
"Berks County District Attorney John Adams said Thursday that the teens are accused of robbing two other men prior to the robbery attempt on the 65-year-old man."
"Julias Johnson, a 16-year-old on probation, was pronounced dead at the scene. ..." ...
"... Probation officers placed an electronic monitoring device on Johnson's ankle after visiting him earlier Wednesday. ..." ...
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NH: New Hampshire Could Become "Most Pro-Gun State in the Country"
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"New Hampshire could soon become one of the most pro-gun states in the country – a sanctuary where the Constitution is paramount and Americans don’t need the government’s permission to exercise their God-given rights."
"The bill is House Bill 536, sponsored by Representative J. R. Hoell, and it has already passed the House. The issue is 'constitutional carry' – a concept which recognizes that Americans have the Second Amendment right to carry firearms without getting the government’s permission."
"Granite Staters would still be able to get a concealed carry license – for the purpose of thwarting the Brady Law and unsafe school zones, and securing reciprocity with other states." ... |
Obama coming to Seattle: Maybe someone will ask about F&F
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"The Seattle press establishment and liberals from Greenwood to the Green River are just giddy over the announcement that Barack Obama is coming to down Feb. 17 for what is being described as an 'official event.'"
"Translation: He’s coming for money to fill his campaign war chest." ... |
First Convictions from Fast and Furious Gunwalking Operation
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"On Monday, two straw buyers who purchased guns for a known Mexican drug cartel pleaded guilty in federal court to gun trafficking-related charges."
"These are the first convictions in the federal government’s severely flawed gunwalking program, Operation Fast and Furious."
"The two defendants, Jacob Wayne Chambers and Jacob Anthony Montelongo each pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge. Montelongo also pleaded guilty to selling firearms without a license, according the Associated Press." ... |
Issa demands access to another US Attorney in F&F probe
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"Congressman Darrell Issa, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, is demanding that Attorney General Eric Holder make available for questioning a second U.S. attorney be 'made available' for questioning in the committee’s probe of Operation Fast and Furious."
"Issa wants to question Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Morrissey, who was under Cunningham’s supervision in Phoenix." ... |
Gun Control... in Space?
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... "Critics see the code of conduct’s 'irresponsible actors' component as nothing more than a way of putting self-imposed restrictions on the U.S. military’s space related-activities."
"John R. Bolton, a former U.N. ambassador told the Washington Times that the initiative is symptomatic of the Obama Administration’s ideological commitment to arms talks." ...
"Also expressing concern about the code of conduct was Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney."
"'U.S. military activities in space are a key strategic advantage for the United States,' Gen. McInerney told the Washington Times. ..."
"But Clinton insists that it will not curtail military-related activities in space or negatively impact national security defense systems." ... |
IL: Post McDonald, Oak Park, IL Finally Looks at its Gun Laws
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"The government of the City of Oak Park, Illinois, a year or so after losing in McDonald et al. v. Chicago et al. (they were one of the al. on the Chicago side), is finally sitting down to revisit their gun laws. In view of the possibility of more litigation, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA, one of the al. on the McDonald side) urged its members to attend the meeting. And the village staff knew just how to handle them. . ." ... |
OH: Reps. Maag & Thompson introduce HB422 (Repeal LEO notification) and HB425 (CCW in state-owned parking garages)
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"State Reps. Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) and Andy Thompson (R-Marietta) have introduced two bills that seek to reform, or 'de-Taft,' portions of Ohio's concealed carry law."
"House Bill 422 seeks to repeal requirements that a concealed carry licensee inform an approaching law enforcement officer that the licensee is a licensee and is carrying a concealed handgun. ... The idea for repealing the notification provision has been the subject of frequent discussion since last June, when Canton police officer Daniel Harless was caught on dash cam video threatening to execute a concealed carry licensee because he felt notification did not happen in time. The case against the CHL-holder were eventually thrown out of court, and Harless was fired." ... |
IL: Help Defeat 3 Anti-Gun Bills in Illinois
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"Earlier this week three anti-gun bills passed out of the Illinois House Rules Committee. These bills will now move to the full house where they can be voted on as early as next week. Please contact your state Representative today and urge him or her to protect your firearms freedoms. Encourage them to oppose HB 1294, HB 1599 and HB 1855!" ... |
NH: Gun bills require further study
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"Two controversial gun bills, including one that would allow guns on campus, could be headed to the 'interim study' graveyard."
"The Senate Judiciary Committee heard four hours of testimony from supporters and critics yesterday then voted 4-0 to recommend the two bills be further studied because members had so many questions."
"Sen. Jim Forsythe, a Strafford Republican, had to leave the hearing early and did not vote." ... |
OH: Should you have to tell a police officer you're carrying a gun?
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"Last year, Ohioans got permission from state lawmakers to carry their guns into bars, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping malls and sports arenas."
"Now, there’s an effort to loosen gun restrictions even more."
"State Rep. Ron Maag, R-Salem Twp., doesn’t think gun permit holders need to warn police officers when they have a gun, whether in a motor vehicle or walking down the street." ...
"Explaining the need for the legislation, Maag cited a June 2011 traffic stop in Canton where a police officer verbally threatened and arrested a permit holder, because he hadn’t notified the officer fast enough about the presence of a gun. The officer was fired this month." ... |
NH: Security officials argue against NH House bill that would allow guns on campus
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"Banning guns on college campuses violates the Constitutional right to bear arms, argued those who came out Thursday to support legislation lifting such bans at the state’s public colleges and universities."
"The bill, HB 334, has been passed by the House and went before a state Senate panel Thursday. ..." ...
"Daniel Pelletier, director of security at Nashua Community College, said guns and college students should not mix on campuses where there can be abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs."
"Having untrained citizens with guns only heightens the risk, as law enforcement officers are trained to treat anyone bearing a weapon as a potential threat, Pelletier said." ... |
MO: Police oppose measure allowing guns in public buildings
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"Police chiefs from nine Kansas universities and colleges Thursday came out against a measure that would allow concealed handguns in government buildings."
"'We are absolutely convinced the risk created by firearms on campus exceeds any actual benefit for self-protection,' said Richard Johnson, chief of police at the University of Kansas Medical Center. 'It is our professional conviction that firearms do not enhance university security, but will contradict many of the best practices already in place.'" ... |
GA: Ga. lawmakers pushing 2 bills that could change gun permit laws
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"Tonya Ligon's brother just gave her a small handgun in case she needs to protect herself, but she hasn't had a lot of practice with guns."
"'I've only shot a gun once with my father, it was a rifle, and that's why I'm here today,' she said."
"Ligon decided to take a gun course so she would know how to safely operate her new weapon."
"'This was my choice to do this, but I don't think it should be mandatory,' she said."
"Under current laws, you have to complete a background check, be fingerprinted and pay a fee to apply for a carry permit."
"The new law Democrats are proposing would require anyone in the state of Georgia who applies for a carry license to have a four-hour safety course first. ..." ... |
AZ: Who is Ron Gould representing?
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"The 2012 Arizona Legislative session has begun. This district's state senator, Ron Gould, has chosen once again to devote his efforts, the legislature's time and the taxpayer's dime to campus carry gun legislation."
"Making this issue his first priority, even though last session, a similar bill sponsored by the Senator was vetoed by the governor. ..." ... |
NY: NYPD 2010 Report: Use of Firearms by Police On the Decline
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"RF sent me a link this morning to a report compiled for the New York City Police Department that outlined the circumstances behind every bullet fired by an NYPD cop that wasn’t on the firing range and was reported to their superiors. I popped their numbers into Excel and bashed in a quick line chart and the image above was my reward. But what does it MEAN?" ... |
NE: Ex-Neb. police officer convicted of child porn
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"A jury has convicted a former Scottsbluff police officer in a child pornography case."
"Twenty-seven-year-old Tyler Reinpold, of Scottsbluff, was found guilty of 10 counts of possessing child pornography on Wednesday in Scotts Bluff County District Court. The jury deliberated for about five hours before returning the verdict." ... |
GA: DeKalb officer fired after theft arrest
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"A DeKalb police officer, recently named Officer of the Month, was arrested on charges he stole from people while in uniform. He has since been fired from the department." ...
"Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Abdul-Mughnee for theft by taking, possession of marijuana and violation of oath of office." ... |
LA: NOPD officer convicted on illegally discharging weapon charge
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"New Orleans police say they have suspended an officer after he was convicted of illegally discharging a firearm."
"Jermaine Lacour, 28, allegedly fired his gun into the ground near his former girlfriend and her current boyfriend in December 2010. NOPD spokeswoman Remi Braden said it was done to 'threaten the couple.'" ... |
FL: Sarasota Police officer accused of stalking ex-wife
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"A longtime Sarasota Police lieutenant has been put on administrative leave amid allegations that he is stalking his ex-wife, entering her home when she was not there and sending her numerous explicit text messages."
"Lt. Steven Breakstone, 47, also could soon face a criminal stalking charge for what a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office investigator called 'escalating bizarre behavior' since his divorce became final in July." ... |
PA: Investigation Underway After Man, 76, Injured In Police Custody (video available)
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"Was a 76-year-old man beaten by police during a traffic stop?"
"That’s what his family and friends are claiming and investigators are investigating."
"The incident involved 76-year-old Robert C. Ruffing during a Dec. 16 arrest in Clairton."
"Ruffing had been in police custody when the injuries happened. How the injuries were sustained is unclear at this time." ... |
NJ: Jersey City police officer injured in shooting in Elizabeth
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"A Jersey City police officer was shot tonight in what appears to be an accidental self-inflicted wound during an attempt to capture a fugitive carjacking suspect in Elizabeth ..."
"The officer, who was not identified, was taken to University Hospital in Newark and was listed in stable condition tonight ..."
"The officer was assisting the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force in the arrest of a female fugitive inside a residential building on North Broad Street when the shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m., said Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Schroeder."
"Three law enforcement sources said the shooting was accidental. Two law enforcement sources said he shot himself in the abdomen." ... |
UK: England's New Anti-Riot Laser
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"England has begun testing a new type of anti-riot measure. With friggin' lasers. Made by Photonic Security Systems, the SMU-100 can temporarily blind people from 500 meters away. It's being evaluated to see if it has any, er, lasting effects."
"The original intent of the SMU-100, designed by a royal marine, was to deter Somali Pirates. If you're blind, you can't very well steer a boat, much less board one. But the truth is that if you're blind, there's a lot of stuff you can't do. Including riot." ... |
NH: Right to carry gun not without limits
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"This is in response to Tyler McAfee’s recent letter (Jan. 11: 'Campus gun ban violates Constitution') regarding the banning of guns on college campuses ..." ...
"[The Second Amendment] states: 'A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.'"
"There certainly should be no debate on these words, as this state, as do all other states in this nation, have a number of regulated militia, namely local police, state police, the county sheriff and, when necessary, the governor may call on the National Guard to keep order."
"If these aren’t sufficient agencies to qualify as 'well regulated' militias, then I don’t know what would." ... |
IL: Gun Owner ID Cards Soar In Chicago
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"Significantly more Chicagoans are arming themselves with guns." ...
"About 122,000 people possessed FOID cards at the beginning of this year compared to 105,000 at the beginning of 2010, said Monique Bond, spokeswoman for the Illinois State Police."
"Illinois residents must possess a FOID card to buy guns in the state." ... |
NC: GRNC Greensboro Gun Show Table Needs Volunteers
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"Greensboro Show:GRNC needs volunteers to host the tables at the next gun show in Greensboro."
"It will be held this weekend Jan. 28th & 29th and YOUR help is needed. We need all the available volunteer workers we can find."
"If you could spare a morning or afternoon on one of those days it would be greatly appreciated. If you have an articulate friend whom you would like to introduce to gun rights activism please invite her or him to work with us at the show. It is not necessary for that person to be a current member." ... |
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