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Holder testimony belies early and continued citizen journalist reports
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... "... In order to buy into that, one must also believe that the head of the United States Department of Justice, with the virtually unlimited resources of the federal apparatus at his disposal, knew less than two relatively obscure, home-based bloggers in Alabama and Ohio, who had uncovered and amassed quite a bit of documentation, and obtained significantly wider recognition of those efforts by the time Holder claims, under oath, he got his first inkling." ... |
Question of the Day: Gun Rights. What Next?
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"As you know, the streets have not run red with blood since concealed carry laws have been liberalized. (I love that word in that context.) Nor has the explosion in concealed weapons permits turned recently reclaimed territory into the Wild West (setting aside the fact that the Wild West was a monastery compared to the ganglands of New York City and other conurbations of the time). While some state residents continue to live under the yoke of nearasdammit total gun control, those that have thrown off their ballistic shackles continue to defend and extend their rights, facing the same old non-arguments. ..." ... |
It Could Be You! NC Po-Po Ready for Domestic Terrorists
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"Remember the hysteria surrounding private militias? You know; back when Sarah 'She Put a Reticle Over Her Opponents on her Facebook Page' Palin was the Republican choice for Vice President? About the time ... the feds did the entrapment thing with the Hutaree militia (later tossed in court). Liberal commentators drew a straight line between the Republican party, gun rights and 'domestic terrorism.' Oh how we laughed! We also warned our readers that the law enforcement industry was taking a bead on small government types. Some of which are called 'Sovereign Citizens.' The Richmond County Daily Journal reports that the cops are still paying close attention to the 'movement,' whose parameters are worryingly vague . . ." ... |
Gun Industry is Major Provider of Jobs and Revenue, and the NSSF's Numbers Prove it
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"A recent report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation has found that the booming firearm industry is supplying Americans with plenty of jobs."
"Gun control advocates may find that they need to adopt a begrudging acceptance of firearms nowadays. Even as the economy is struggling to get on its feet, the firearms industry is standing proud. The growing industry is supplying workers with thousands of jobs, and of course that translates into tax dollars for the government. Compared to 2008, the gun industry has seen a 30.6% increase in jobs and a 66.5% spike in both economic impact and federal taxes paid by industry companies." ... |
Assault Weapons Bans: Are You Ready?
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"Depending on your age, you may or may not have been affected by the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, the one that was allowed to expire in 2004. During the ban, sales of certain types of semi-automatic AR-15s and other scary-looking guns were limited to military and LE personnel. Even more restrictive, magazines were limited to a maximum of 10 rounds for just about any kind of weapon, pistol, rifle, whatever. Versions of this ban still exist in some states – notably California and Massachusetts – which still strictly regulate certain types of weapons and magazine sizes." ... |
Tim McGraw Shooting Event Raises $65,000 for Wounded Veterans
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"Country music star Tim McGraw fired off a few rounds at the charity Tug McGraw Celebrity Sporting Clay Shootout."
"The shootout was put together by Tim’s brother, Mark, to raise money for the Tug McGraw Foundation. The organization aims to provide medical care and support to veterans with traumaticbrain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. The event included a breakfast buffet, barbeque lunch, a silent auction, and of course some clay shooting." ... |
Kara's HoPE Raffling off Three Turnbull Manufacturing 100-Year Anniversary Edition 1911s
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"Kara's HoPE is a small charity that raises money for the families of kids born with HPE, or holoprosencephaly. ... Kara's HoPE's mission is to help families affected by this disease by helping them stay financially above water as well as provide them with the social support they need ..."
"They raise this money through raffles, and their current raffle's grand prize is no less than three perfect replica USGI 1911s made by Turnbull Manufacturing. These three 1911s are patterned on the 1911s of 1913, the first year the M1911 was adopted by the Army, Navy and the Marines. Each pistol is made in the exact style of the originals, down to the Carbonia charcoal bluing, and the set includes one from each branch of the military." ... |
Kahr Arms Doantes Tommy Gun to Armor 4 Troops Charity
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"The USA based firearm manufacturing company Kahr Arms (you should click that link; they've got a great home page) has made a donation to the Armor 4 Troops Foundation."
"Armor 4 Troops in a nonprofit charity organization that was founded in late December by a group of US Marine Officers who saw a need to 'protect those who protect us.' They accomplish their goal both at home and abroad. Here in the States, they supply financial assistance to the families of wounded veterans. They also provide critical, life-saving equipment, such as anti-ballistic eyewear and body armor, to troops who are currently on duty." ... |
You’ll Swoon at Aaron Spuler’s June Guns and Stuff Giveaways
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"Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Step right up, step right up. Yes you, sir. All ya hafta do is click on one of the little links after the jump, enter a little bit of info and you, yes you could win yourself a shiny, brand new, handy-dandy gun and it won’t even cost you one thin dollah. In fact it’s free if you don’t count your FFL’s transfer fee! Why, it’s so easy, even a little kid could do it . . ." ... |
Review: J Dewey AR-15 Cleaning Gear
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"I hate cleaning my AR-15s and I try to do it as little as possible. So, anything that makes it more convenient to clean them is okay with me. J Dewey recently contacted me to ask if I was interested in testing any of their AR-15 specific cleaning equipment and I agreed. I figured it would be good motivation to clean my ARs."
"They sent along a AR-15 Cleaning Link, AR-15 Breech Rod Guide, and one of their famous Nylon Coated Cleaning Rods. I then spent the next couple months putting them to use and taking notes." ... |
I love getting Ammo in the mail!
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"If you read a number of gun blogs you might have noticed that Lucky Gunner has popped up a lot recently in ammo reviews, most notably providing .38 super for Caleb’s Bianchi Cup gun."
"Well about a month ago, I was contacted by Russ from Lucky Gunner and asked if I would like to review any of their ammo on WTBGU! too."
"Not being one to miss any opportunity to shoot someone else’s ammo. I said 'HELL YEAH!' 'sure' and we began discussion options." ...
"But now that I have ammo on my desk, I need to decide how to test it…" ... |
Gun Test: The Ruger American Rifle
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"For the traditionalist rifle crank, the recent breed of economical, center-fire bolt-action rifles can at first be a bit off-putting. How is it possible to judge wood-to-metal fit if no wood is involved? What aspect of hand workmanship is left to critique if the finished product is merely the result of computer-controlled lathes and injection-molding machines? Finally, what is the raison d’etre of an inexpensive rifle?" ... |
The $4,000 Bulletproof Polo Shirt -- For the man who lives dangerously -- but still wants to look devil-may-care.
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"For the man who lives dangerously -- but still wants to look devil-may-care -- Colombian designer Miguel Caballero offers a polo shirt with a little something extra up its sleeve: It's bulletproof. The 4-pound shirt's antiballistic panels promise to shield the wearer from a range of weaponry, though a version designed to withstand an Uzi costs a bit more than the one made to fend off a 9mm (prices range from $3,000 to $4,000 a shirt). ..." ... |
EPA sued over wildlife exposure to lead from spent ammunition
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"Environmental groups filed suit on Thursday seeking federal regulation of lead in ammunition, claiming exposure to the toxic metal from spent bullets fired into the environment by hunters kills millions of birds and poses a risk to human health."
"The Center for Biological Diversity was among 100 organizations that this year unsuccessfully petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to restrict the use of lead-based ammunition, which accounts for most bullets and shot used by hunters and other shooting sportsmen in the nation." ...
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TN: Resident Shoots and Kills Armed Robber (video story)
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"A resident at a TN apartment complex says 2 men attempted to rob him. That’s when he drew his own gun. The resident opened fire on the would be robbers, hitting one. The other robber escaped, presumably unharmed. One of the bullets from the gun fire went into a neighbor’s apartment and into their living room. Remember, always be sure of your target and what is beyond it, even in a self defense situation. ..." ... |
The Stooge Also Rises*
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"Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) plays the stooge in Project Gunwalker well. Situated as he is as the Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (and former Chairman), he has used his position to deflect criticism of Eric Holder, to impede the investigation into Operation Fast and Furious, and to seek to undercut the authority of Chairman Darrell Issa at every step. His own recommendations based upon the scandal are nothing but bald-faced attempts to impose more gun control on the American people." ... |
Fast and Furious: Eric Holder's Bizarre House Judiciary Testimony (video available)
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"Attorney General Eric Holder attended hearings into Operation Fast and Furious by the House Judiciary committee on Thursday. His testimony brought one major breakthrough: it turns out he doesn’t hate David Axelrod’s guts after all. There have been accounts that Holder nearly came to blows with President Obama’s top political advisor, but Holder told House Judiciary they have a 'great relationship,' and he doesn’t think Axelrod has ever 'done anything that I would consider inappropriate.'"
"Whew! Glad we got that out of the way! In other news, U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry is still dead ..." ... |
Fast and Furious stonewall is working
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"Yesterday, AG Eric Holder evaded questions and continued his stonewall on the House Judiciary Committee subpoena for thousands of documents related to the Fast and Furious scandal, which has claimed the lives of two sworn federal agents and hundreds of Mexicans. If he were a Republican AG, the news would dominate all media, with ABCNBCCBSCNNNYT all demanding to know what did the AG know, and when did he know it?" ... |
Holder Claims Emails Using Words ‘Fast and Furious’ Don’t Refer to Operation Fast and Furious
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"Attorney General Eric Holder claimed during congressional testimony today that internal Justice Department emails that use the phrase 'Fast and Furious' do not refer to the controversial gun-walking operation Fast and Furious."
"Under questioning from Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), who read excerpts of the emails at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Justice Department oversight, Holder claimed that the phrase 'Fast and Furious' did not refer to Fast and Furious but instead referred to another gun-walking operation known as 'Wide Receiver.'" ... |
Mole helps Rep. Issa whack Justice Dept.
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"With the help of a mole, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has turned the tables on Attorney General Eric Holder."
"Issa has long been exasperated with Holder, claiming that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been withholding information on a controversial gun-running operation. But through an anonymous source, Issa has obtained information about the initiative that is under a federal court-ordered seal."
"Giving such information out is a federal crime, raising the question of whether the Justice Department will seek to prosecute what Republicans are calling a whistleblower." ... |
SC: NRA Gives Ed Carter High Rating
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"S.C. House District 97 Republican candidate Ed Carter has clinched a key rating from pro-gun ownership advocacy group National Rifle Association."
"He received an 'AQ,' which means a candidate is 'a pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.'" ... |
Has Obama evolved on gun rights?
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"President Barack Obama has told us that his attitude toward gay marriage 'evolved' to a favorable view. Let us see if his attitude toward the Second Amendment has evolved to a favorable view."
"The gun rights of the Second Amendment put teeth into our most fundamental human right: the right to protect ourselves and our loved ones. But Obama’s time in Illinois politics and the U.S. Senate showed total hostility to your right of self-defense as he supported every anti-gun proposal that his Chicago cronies could dream up, even to total gun bans."
"Despite this consistent history, he now says he supports the Second Amendment. Has he really 'evolved' on this issue?"
"Emphatically not." ... |
NC: GRNC On Restaurant Carry In North Carolina
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"As I said in my update on HB 111, Sean Sorrentino at An NC Gun blog has done a great job going over the details of the committee substitute to HB 111 which deals with, among other things, concealed carry in restaurants and eating establishments."
"Grass Roots North Carolina has more on the bill as well as some info from the hearing yesterday. From their email alert:" ... |
NAPOLITANO: Big Brother’s all-seeing eye -- Use of military surveillance drones overhead would be un-American
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"For the past few weeks, I have been writing in this column about the government’s use of drones and challenging their constitutionality on Fox News Channel, where I work. I once asked on air what Thomas Jefferson would have done if - had they existed at the time - King George III had sent drones to peer inside the bedroom windows of Monticello. I suspect Jefferson and his household would have trained their muskets on the drones and taken them down. I offer this historical anachronism as a hypothetical only, not as someone who is urging the use of violence against the government." ... |
VA: Chesterfield deputy charged with stealing money from prisoner
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"A Chesterfield County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with stealing $300 from an inmate as he was being booked into the Chesterfield County jail."
"Deputy Otis B. Logan Jr., a seven-year veteran, was terminated not long after sheriff’s department investigators confronted the deputy and confirmed the theft, which was reported by the inmate after his release last weekend, said Chesterfield Sheriff Dennis Proffitt."
"Results of the department’s internal investigation were turned over to Chesterfield police, which charged Logan with one count of grand larceny." ... |
VA: Former Hopewell officer convicted of sexual abuse of women
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"A former Hopewell police officer was convicted Wednesday of sexually abusing three women he had been investigating for drunken driving or shoplifting offenses."
"Mark D. Baggett, 34, of the 500 block of MacArthur Avenue in Colonial Heights entered Alford pleas in Hopewell Circuit Court to three counts of aggravated sexual battery. Under an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges there is sufficient evidence for a judge or jury to find him guilty." ... |
MD: Student misses graduation after police mistakenly arrest her (video available)
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"Seventeen-year-old Tiarra Brown was focused on her future, but the excitement about graduation turned to fear when police came to her school and arrested her."
"Prosecutors said they dropped the case after realizing she was not involved in a crime. It appears to be a horrific case of mistaken identity, 11 News I-Team reporter Barry Simms said."
"'She's been crying the whole time. She's terrified. She's never been through this environment before,' mother Catia Brown said." ...
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MD: Montgomery County police union used felons to gather signatures in ballot drive
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"Montgomery County's police union used felons, including a fugitive and a man convicted of forgery, to collect signatures for a ballot measure that would kill legislation reducing police collective bargaining rights, court documents show."
"The county cites the Fraternal Order of Police's use of felons among reasons why at least 6,700 of the 34,828 signatures validated by the County Board of Elections are insufficient to put the measure, protecting police officers' ability to negotiate any management decision, on the November ballot." ... |
OH: Another Ohio police chief who opposed passage of concealed carry in 2004 admits his concerns were "without basis"
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"During the fight to pass concealed carry reform in Ohio, raging a decade ago, the list of people offering warning that the sky would fall if we passed a CCW law was long and varied. While I and other pro-gun advocates often pointed out that the successful experience in other states should be an easy answer to all of the "what ifs" and Chicken Little warnings being tossed about, it often seemed as though opponents thought Ohioans were somehow less responsible than residents of bordering states." ...
"Unlike the predictions made by opponents, our predictions came true. There have not been problems with the law, and even formerly skeptical (to put it mildly) law enforcement officers are now admitting that it has worked." ... |
WA: Seattle police chief ‘cracks the code’ on violent crime
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"Seattle Police Chief John Diaz, whose department is under heavy fire from the Justice Department and local critics, told a City Council committee something they probably didn’t want to hear."
"There is no ironclad guarantee that police can stop terrible crimes like the Café Racer murders or the shooting at the Seattle Center during the Memorial Day Folklife Festival."
"However, according to KING 5 News, he also thinks it might be time to revisit gun control laws, and that’s something city politicians did want to hear." ... |
MI: Zombie Bullets In High Demand Following Flesh-Eating Attacks
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Talk about zombies and a possible zombie apocalypse has increased due to recent gory accounts of drug-induced, flesh-eating attacks in the news."
"Stores across the U.S., including in Metro Detroit, are getting in on the undead action by selling Zombie Bullets, made by Hornady Manufacturing." ...
"So, will this ammunition actually defend against the things that go bump in the night?"
"WWJ Newsradio 950′s Zahra Huber spoke with company spokesman, Everett Deger, who said, while the bullets are real, they’re only meant to be used on targets and not on people (or zombies)." ... |
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