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More Confirmation Of The Vitality Of The Firearms Industry
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"Sturm, Ruger announced today that they were suspending the acceptance of new orders because they had already had orders for the first quarter of over 1 million units. If one needed more confirmation that gun sales are strong and that gun ownership is expanding, this is it. While there is no breakdown of the orders, sales of Ruger's pistols for the concealed carry market such as the LCP, LCR, and LC-9 have been strong. As Michael Bane has noted many times, these pistols are very popular with Gun Culture v. 2.0 who want a pistol for personal protection." ... |
Reasonable Restrictions – A Modern Invention
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"You go town, excited to be heading to the local establishment that carries a fine selection of firearms. You've been saving up your shekels for months and the day has finally arrived. You walk into the establishment and the man behind the counter knows you. 'Hello, young man – what can I do for you?' 'If you still have that Colt I was looking at last September, I'd like to take it off your hands today,' you say. 'I'm sorry Johnny, but I sold it last month.' The proprietor looks at your crestfallen countenance with sympathetic eyes for what feels like an eternity. Then he begins laughing, and a few of the men in the store start laughing too . . ." ... |
Bellevue’s CCRKBA works to stop U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
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"Global gun control proponents are preparing to adopt an international arms trade treaty at the United Nations in July, but the Bellevue-based Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has been working busily behind the scenes to stop them."
"CCRKBA is making no secret of the fact that its staff has been involved in the development of two pieces of legislation, HR 3594, introduced in the House of Representatives last Dec. 7 (Pearl Harbor Day, and the irony of this is not lost on anyone), and S. 2205, unveiled Wednesday." ... |
NYT Gail Collins: Create Federal Concealed Carry Law
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"'Since no amount of gun-related tragedy seems sufficient to get state lawmakers to dial back on their firearms-friendly laws, we need to find a different approach, or face a future in which citizens of some states are required to carry a weapon with them at all times except when bathing.' New York Times columnist Gail Collins [above] would no doubt defend her hoplophobic hyperbole as simple sarcasm. And I would suggest that it’s a positive sign when anti-gun crusaders throw their metaphorical hands in the air (like we just don't care). But one must always keep an eye on the anti-2A—sorry, pro-reasonable restrictions crowd. And here’s what Collins is 'thinking [is] the best solution for all concerned' . . ." ... |
Kimber Opposes New York Firearm Microstamping Legislation
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"Kimber Mfg., Inc., one of America’s leading firearms manufacturing companies located in Yonkers, has announced strong opposition to both the proposed microstamping legislation and its inclusion in the budget (AB 9055C) under consideration by the New York State General Assembly. In addition to the Governor’s office, Kimber has contacted the Mayor of Yonkers and a number of elected representatives regarding this issue." ...
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The Dark Side of the Force?: Black Guns vs. Classic Wood & Steel Models
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"I was having a Facebook chat with a non-shooter friend and at one point I mentioned something to her about firearms. The conversation that ensued got me thinking about the strange emotional divide that exists between 'classic' guns made of wood and steel and 'black guns' made of polymer and then ultimately about how the aesthetic appeal of a weapon really influences the public perception of firearms (even helping to dictate public policy in the form of gun control). But we aren’t there yet, so here is an excerpt from our chat that illustrates a bit better exactly what I’m talking about:" ... |
Ask Foghorn: Best Rifle for New Long Distance Shooters
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"Daniel asks:""I recently read an article about the mosin nagant, and found it a very interesting article. I’m currently learning as much as I can about rifles and am looking to purchase one soon, though I’m on a highly restricted budget. What attracts me toward the mosin nagant is that its incredibly cheap at $90, and I can get 440 rounds of it for $70!! ... Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!" "So what you’re looking for is a 1,000 yard rifle for $300? Well, let’s see what we can do…" ... |
More Details on Colt's New LESOCOM, the Civilian M4
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"Party like it's 1994!"
"We recently announced that Colt is preparing to introduce a new but very familiar rifle, the LESOCOM. The LESOCOM is a civilian-legal M4 rifle intended for the law enforcement and shooting enthusiasts. It makes only two changes to be legal for consumer markets, to the barrel and fire-control group."
"There has been a lot of conjecture about what does and does not get included in Colt's M4 for the public. We can say this for now." ... |
Gear Review: Magpul MOE AR 15 Rifle Length Handguard
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"Magpul has been in the business of making high quality, incredibly functional products since 1999. Anybody who has an AR has undoubtedly considered some piece of gear from the boys out in Boulder. I had never had the chance to put my mitts on a piece of Magpul gear until Nick helped my parents pick out a MIAD Grip Kit for Christmas. I got a little hooked on their gear and decided that my pretty princess needed some cosmetic upgrades for the new year." ... |
Gear Review: Magpul UBR Stock
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"I made a mistake as a young man that I’ll share with you. As a college graduation present, I received an Armalite M15A4 from my parents. Like just about any idiot with his first AR, I couldn’t leave good enough (very good, actually) alone. I ripped the A2 style stock off in favor of some cheaply made M4 style collapsible unit. I’m not certain what my original rationale was but I know it wasn’t particularly well thought out."
"The only thing that was nice about that collapsible stock was that I could adjust the length of pull for smaller shooters like my fiancée. ..."
"Enter the UBR Collapsible Stock. Besides looking unbelievably cool, its main claim to fame is the fixed cheekpiece. ..." ... |
Truth Deficient
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"So we laughed at NGVAC's 'Fact Sheet' that contained zero facts a while back…they doubled down.""Starbucks Is Feeling the Burn of Their Own Brewing — National Gun Victims Action Council (NGAC) Reports Starbucks Losing Thousands of Loyal Customers Due to BREW NOT BULLETS Boycott…THE BOYCOTT IS WORKING" ... -------
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Trayvon Martin shooting reveals America’s psychotic love affair with guns
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"The case of the unarmed Florida teenager killed last month by a neighborhood watch volunteer — let go by cops after he claimed he shot in self-defense — will at long last go to a county grand jury in early April."
"Local authorities announced the investigation Tuesday, shortly after the Justice Department stepped in to probe possible civil rights violations. The shooter is Hispanic; the victim was black."
"Federal action filled a void that for many Americans, particularly blacks, recalled law enforcement inaction in the face of anti-black violence that once plagued the U.S."
"Here, though, the poison may not be racism but the psychotic love affair with guns that afflicts too much of America." ... |
Liberty can withstand rational gun regulation
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"I’m not stupid. I know some of my opinions aren’t going to be popular with everyone. But I share my opinions to encourage conversation on issues I think are important. Gun control is one of those issues."
"This isn’t about a desire to take your guns –– well most of your guns. I don’t care if you have a gun to hunt deer, squirrels or coyotes. We can agree to disagree about how much safer you or your wife is now that you have that Desert Eagle 50 caliber pistol in your house."
"But slippery slope arguments used by the National Rifle Association and other gun enthusiasts are patently false. ..." ... |
Senate GOP Wants George Zimmerman To Be Able To Carry A Concealed Weapon In Nearly Every State
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"Last month, African-American teenager Trayvon Martin was killed by what increasingly appears to be a vigilante 'fixated on crime and focused on young, black males.' At the time of his death, Martin carried a a bag of Skittles and a can of iced tea — his killer, George Zimmerman, armed himself with a 9mm handgun and a concealed weapon permit."
"Yet, even in the wake of this tragedy, Senate Republicans continue to push a reckless effort to force every state to follow the nation’s laxest gun laws:" ...
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Debate raging about Treyvon Martin case; Was ‘SYG’ law even relevant?
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"While the broader public debate is raging over the slaying of Treyvon Martin in Florida and whether this was because of the “Stand-Your-Ground” law, gun rights activists across the map are focusing on a different question, whether the law is even relevant in this case."
"The shooter, George Zimmerman, has asserted that he fired in self-defense. But in the firearms community, where gun owners from Washington to Florida are looking at the shooting in a more analytical way, Zimmerman’s self-defense claim is not getting much traction." ... |
Brady Campaign takes Trayvon Martin exploitation to new low
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"Late last month, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot to death in Sanford, Florida, by neighborhood watch 'captain' George Zimmmerman, who claims to have found Martin's appearance and conduct 'suspicious.' Zimmerman outweighed Martin by 100 pounds, who was 'armed' with nothing more deadly than iced tea and candy, but is nevertheless claiming that when he confronted Martin, he was attacked and forced to fire the killing shot in self-defense." ... |
Review 'castle doctrine' law
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"An armed George Zimmerman apparently took very little time to determine that an unarmed 17-year-old boy carrying iced tea and Skittles represented a threat serious enough for him to confront and fatally shoot Trayvon Martin. Gov. Scott is right that the state should take much longer to assess the law that may prevent authorities from charging Mr. Zimmerman with a crime." ...
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Teen shooting recalls state's NRA love affair
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"In 2005, the Legislature stood poised to give Floridians carte blanche to defend themselves ... in what they saw as life-or-death situations."
"Warnings went ignored, including this one:"
"'We never said … that the street is your castle,' state Sen. Steve Geller, a Hallandale Beach Democrat, said of the broadly drawn 'Stand Your Ground' plan, a reckless expansion of the 'Castle Doctrine' that lets people defend themselves against intruders in the home."
"'I don't think you ought to be able to kill people that are walking toward you on the street because of this subjective belief that you're worried that they may get in a fight with you.'" ...
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Standing Your Ground and Vigilantism
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"Florida has some of the strongest laws pertaining to armed self-defense in the United States. ..."
"However, a commitment to armed self-defense requires a second commitment: to the principle that those who bear arms must act responsibly. It is still not clear whether Florida 'neighborhood watch' vigilante George Zimmerman broke the law when he chased down and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. And that’s a problem, because Zimmerman acted inappropriately in the moments leading up to the shooting, and Martin would still be alive if Zimmerman had behaved as he should have. Supporters of pro-self-defense policies should roundly condemn Zimmerman’s actions, and Florida should change its laws to prevent this incident from repeating itself." ...
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'Fast and Furious' probe: Chief suspect released more than once
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"Manuel Celis-Acosta, the chief suspect in the ATF’s "Fast and Furious" investigation who was caught but released at the U.S.-Mexico border in May 2010, was also stopped and released two months earlier while in possession of a Colt .38-caliber pistol purchased illegally under the gun-tracking operation."
"The revelation that officials twice declined to arrest their prime suspect shows that agents were keenly aware of Celis-Acosta’s activities yet repeatedly turned down opportunities to charge him with felony offenses and bring a quick end to the Fast and Furious probe. ..." ... |
Issa to Fox News: ‘We are moving toward…contempt’ on Holder
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"Congressman Darrell Issa told Fox News Thursday morning that he is moving slowly and methodically, building a case for Congress to vote on a contempt citation against Attorney General Eric Holder over his failure to cooperate fully with the investigation of Operation Fast and Furious."
"Issa has been under fire lately for not moving faster to fulfill his threat to hold Holder in contempt of Congress. Here’s what he told Fox News:" ... |
Question of the Day: Has a New Ammo Frenzy Begun?
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"We got our semi-regular email from our cyber friend, Heidi at Lucky Gunner yesterday. But this time it had more than the usual sales pitch. This was mostly an apology for custserv issues and it’s all because things are so good in the ammo game. Anyway, Heidi sez, 'Sales sure are booming these days… we have seen our volume spike over the past month! We love the business but have to admit that we were not expecting such a surge in demand so quickly. We take the blame for not being adequately prepared.' Basically, customers are waiting to talk to someone on the horn and fulfillment is a issue. Of course . . ." ... |
Ruger Stops Taking New Orders
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"'Shares of firearm specialist Sturm, Ruger & Co. (NYS: RGR) surged as much as 10.6% Thursday after it posted solid first-quarter bookings,' dailyfinance.com reports. It’s a 52-week high for a stock that’s risen by 115% over the last year. Today’s surge isn’t much of a surprise given that the gunmaker has been making guns as fast as it can. In fact, Ruger can’t make them fast enough. Literally. ..." |
Gun sales explode as election looms
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"Sales of handguns and ammunition are booming across the country, and retailers say it’s all about the November election."
"Gun shop owners around the nation told FoxNews.com that sales, brisk ever since President Obama was elected, have spiked upward in recent months. And manufacturers are having so much trouble keeping up with the demand that one, Sturm, Ruger & Co., can’t keep up with demand. The Southport, Conn.-based company has had to suspend new orders after taking orders for more than 1 million guns in the first three months of the year. Smith & Wesson sales are way up, as well." ... |
Time to Arm Airline Pilots with Guns?
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"Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano told Congress whom she trusts on February 15 when she responded to Congressman (and former Federal Flight Deck Officer) Chip Cravaack’s (R–MN) question at a House hearing. The exchange is exemplified with these remarks:" ... |
Text Of Thune-Vitter National Reciprocity Bill
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"The full text of S. 2213, the Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012, as introduced by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and David Vitter (R-LA) is now available. This bill currently has a total of 29 co-sponsors in the Senate. It seems to be more expansive that a similar bill, S. 845, introduced in the 111th Congress by these two senators. It does take into account Constitutional Carry as practiced in Arizona, Vermont, Alaska, and Wyoming." ... |
NC: Greensboro, North Carolina Bans Guns in Parks
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"During their meeting on March 20th, the Greensboro City Council considered for the second time, and adopted, an ordinance to restrict the access of Right-to-Carry permit holders carrying their lawfully possessed firearms in certain local parks. This ordinance was passed by a 6 to 3 vote with council members Trudy Wade, Zack Matheny and Nancy Vaughan voting against the ban. Due to opposition by Greensboro residents, this ordinance was not adopted when it originally came up for a vote on March 6, and was delayed for future consideration." ... |
GA: Georgia Bill to End Destruction of Guns
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"On March 19, firearms destruction prevention legislation passed in the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee by a voice vote. This bill, Senate Bill 350, is currently sitting in the House Rules Committee and needs to be scheduled for a vote on the House floor. Please contact your state Representative today and urge him or her to help move SB 350 to the House floor for a vote. Time is running out for legislative action in the state Capitol. The Georgia General Assembly is expected to adjourn at the end of next week." ... |
IN: Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels Reaffirms Gun Rights
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"On March 9, the Indiana General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to reaffirm lawful Hoosiers’ civil liberties disregarded by last year’s state Supreme Court decision, Barnes v. State of Indiana (2011). Last night, Governor Mitch Daniels signed Senate Bill 1 into law, reaffirming constitutional rights and the rule of law in Indiana." ... |
TN: More Guns Laws To Be Debated On Capitol Hill
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"Several bills about potentially letting employees take their firearms to work will be up for debate on Capitol Hill next week."
"There are several bills up for debate on the issue. Some of them would allow employees to take their guns to work, as long as they leave them in the glove compartment of their car."
"Finding the balance between Second amendment and property rights could be tricky." ... |
NY: Gunowners stand tall on Second Amendment
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"Although many of the more than 1,000 sportsmen and sportswomen gathered in the “Well” of the Legislative Office Building in Albany Tuesday commented on the fantastic weather we’ve been enjoying throughout most of the month, it was the third annual Sportsmen and Outdoor Recreation Legislative Awareness Day that actually brought them there."
"Arriving from Babylon, Buffalo and everywhere in between to support their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms and, in a symbolic show of unity, tell anti-gun legislators — the vast majority of whom are downstate democrats — they are fed up being looked upon as terrorists just because they own a gun for recreational purposes and/or protection." ... |
Health law could hinge on wheat, pot, guns and broccoli
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"The survival of President Barack Obama’s signature health care law may come down to wheat, pot, guns — and a nagging question about broccoli."
"Strange as it may seem, those diverse topics are apt to surface repeatedly during next week’s arguments at the Supreme Court over the health law’s constitutionality."
"Wheat farming, pot growing, guns near schools and a violence-against-women law all produced high court precedents key to the federal government’s power to regulate interstate commerce — and to whether Congress can require most Americans to get health insurance or pay a fine." ... |
CA: Family of gang member who died in LAPD custody gets $3.2 million
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"The family of a 31-year-old gang member who died in Los Angeles police custody in 2007 has been awarded $3.2 million in a wrongful death suit ..." ...
"... the attorneys for Cornejo's family ... presented evidence, including cellphone video and surveillance video ... They also called Ronald O'Halloran, the chief medical examiner for Ventura County, who testified that the force used by the officers ... was a cause of his death." ...
"'There were portions of the evidence, including a video at the Hollenbeck station, where it appeared the decedent was unconscious or possibly dead,' Gilipo said. 'However, the involved officers said Cornejo was fine and just didn't want to cooperate by walking under his own power. ...'" ... |
CO: Denver woman in police-abuse case unhappy with choice to lead internal affairs
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"Denver Police Chief Robert White looks at Division Chief Mary Beth Klee's experience and attitude and sees the right person for the difficult job of policing the police."
"Sharelle Thomas, shoved by an officer during a chaotic arrest in front of the Denver Diner in 2009, says the appointment to head the Internal Affairs Bureau makes a mockery of White's pledge to improve the department."
"Klee, 53, was one of the senior officers who reviewed internal affairs' investigation into the Denver Diner case ..."
"... then-Manager of Safety Charles Garcia fired Devine and Nixon for deception."
"Klee was one of three police supervisors who concluded that the officers acted appropriately in the situation ..." ... |
MI: State Police to investigate report of racial profiling during traffic stop
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"Michigan State Police said it will launch an investigation into the actions of one of its officers who pulled over a U.S. citizen of Mexican descent in Livonia and allegedly threatened him with deportation and bodily harm."
"The move comes after the American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter Wednesday to the State Police on behalf of a Latino man from Grand Rapids who said he was racially profiled when he was handcuffed for hours by the officer after a traffic stop. Over the past year, a growing number of Latinos in Michigan say they've been targeted by law enforcement because of their ethnicity." ... |
CE II Is Riding A .308
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"Leave it to the most—or is that only?—devoted supporter of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in the MotoGP paddock, Colin Edwards II, to use a weapons analogy to compare the performance of his NGM Forward Claiming Rules Team Suter-BMW for 2012 to the prototype machines he raced from 2003-11 in MotoGP." ... |
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