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Jeff Clawson: The Second Amendment is Dead
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"Salt Lake Tribune columnist Jeff Clawson has just had a stroke of brilliance regarding America’s gun problem. His solution: repeal the Second Amendment."
"The Second Amendment is dead — a victim of its own making. It has been killed over and over again. It’s been dying since the mass murders at the University of Texas Clock Tower, 101 California in San Francisco, McDonalds in San Diego, Columbine, Virginia Tech, Trolley Square, Fort Hood Army Base, and now Aurora, Colo. It only remains to be declared DOA and repealed — plain and simple . . ." ... |
Why Everyone Needs A Castle Doctrine
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"The right to protect yourself and your family from attack by criminals is a basic human right. It is the basis behind castle doctrine laws."
"Unfortunately, that basic human right is trampled on with regularity in the country that provided us with the original castle doctrine - the United Kingdom of (formerly) Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
"Andy and Tracey Ferrie of Welby, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, are finding this out the hard way. They have been arrested for shooting two (out of four) burglars who invaded their home early Sunday with their legally possessed shotgun." ... |
Lott confirmed speaker at gun rights conference, says Gottlieb
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"Professor John Lott, whose book More Guns=Less Crime rocked the gun control movement more than a decade ago, will be one of the main speakers during this year’s Gun Rights Policy Conference, according to the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation."
"SAF Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb confirmed that Lott will be among several high-profile speakers at the event, scheduled Sept. 28-30 in Orlando, Fla. Also appearing will be Washington Times Senior Editor Emily Miller, author of the award-winning series 'Emily Gets Her Gun!'" ... |
The Holocaust and the war against gun ownership
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... "Two issues ago, the front-page story in GunNews, 'Madigan’s List', provoked some strong responses from some unusual quarters. The story did not generate near the controversy that the headline and accompanying graphics did."
"The story detailed Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s decision that lists of FOID card holders should be released to the press, despite the objection of the Illinois State Police. The style of the headline evoked the movie 'Schindler’s List', a story about the Holocaust, and the graphic was of a cloth Star of David, worn by Jews under Nazi rule."
"The picture and headline pointed the reader to an analogy between the persecution of Jews during Nazi rule and the persecution of gun owners ..." ... |
Gun Review: Franklin Armory Built AR-15 Lower Receiver
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"Putting together an AR-15 lower receiver isn’t all that hard. Here are some instructions for assembling your own AR-15 lower by yours truly, for example, just to show you how easy it really is. But for the less mechanically inclined among us, that may not be an option. Thankfully, for people who don’t want to assemble their own lower but still want to be able to build their own custom rifle, Franklin Armory has just the ticket . . ." ... |
A Doctor’s (and EMT’s) Perspective on Gunshot Wounds
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"One of our readers (thank you Loyd) sent us this video yesterday. While the vast majority of the intro is the anesthesiologist trying (failing?) to give an overview of guns in the United States and then spouting off a TON of relatively useless and irrelevant facts, there are some gems in here about the presentation of gunshot wounds in the emergency environment and their treatment. And while you’re free to watch the video yourself, I thought I’d tease out the important parts and talk about treatment in the field . . ." ... |
Respect Mil-Spec, But Keep it Real
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"Every group has a vocal cadre that demand compliance to their closely held beliefs as defined by their collective. In the AR-15 realm we have the mil-spec junkies. These folks have their short list of approved manufacturers and the moment a new company dares to come into existence they pounce to question every minute detail of the materials and processes used to manufacture the interloper’s new wares. Often times the criticisms leveled against the manufacturer’s products will be centered on compliance to military specifications. Ironically, most who cite the military specs for rifles such as the AR15/M16 have never read the actual specifications or even know where to find them. ..." ... |
Training Review: SIG Sauer Academy’s Long Range Pistol Shooting
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"How far do you feel comfortable shooting your pistol? Three yards? Seven? Twenty-five? What if I told you that it’s very possible to accurately shoot most standard caliber pistols out to ranges as far as 100 yards? Think I’m nuts? Think I’ve sniffed a bit too much gun powder today? I won’t dispute either of the preceding allegations, but I will tell you that you can consistently hit a chest-sized steel plate at distances of 100 yards or more using your standard pistol. To be honest, I didn’t think it was possible myself, but then I decided to give the SIG Sauer Academy’s half day Long Range Pistol Shooting Class a try . . ." ... |
Gun Review: Mossberg MVP
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"There’s something to be said for using teeny tiny bullets zipping along amazingly fast for taking out small game. Especially when your target is similarly zipping across the field in front of you, being able to hit that moving target is made much easier with faster rounds. Varmint hunters have known this for ages, and that knowledge has popularized calibers such as the .204 Ruger and .223 Remington (the lightweight versions) for small game. And that’s where Mossberg’s MVP comes into the picture . . ." ... |
Gear Review: Trijicon ACOG
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"As I sit here at my desk examining (read: ogling) the ACOG model TA31RCO-M150CP that Trijicon was kind enough to entrust me with, my first impression is…ruggedness. The kind I was previously unaware existed in rifle optics. While the glass on the scope clearly isn’t up to Zeiss standards ... it’s very bright for such a compact sight. I’d place the brightness on par with a 30mm Leupold Mark V. The field of view at 100 yards is a very generous 36.8 feet which provides a good balance of situational awareness and precision. The scope feels not only idiot- but also soldier- proof. Don’t get me wrong with that statement — soldiers aren’t dumb, but if there’s a surefire way to break something, they’re the ones who will figure it out . . ." ... |
Concealed Carry: Pocket Holsters
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"A few years ago, I had the opportunity to spend a day with firearms expert Walt Rauch. During down times at the range, he regaled the participants with nearly unimaginable real-life stories of his adventures. He also told stories about gunwriting and gunwriters, including one about a group of gunwriters being asked their opinion on the best gun for self-defense. Almost every one answered the 1911 in .45 ACP in a strong-side holster, but when asked what they were carrying at that very moment, all but one said a five-shot .38 Spl. in a pocket holster." ... |
Gun Test: SIG P238
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"Four of the Sig P238s have come through my classes in the recent past, and I have had the opportunity to both shoot them as well as observe them in the hands of my students."
"I realize that the P238 is by no means a newer gun, but with them recently becoming more popular with the female students in my classes, I would like say a few words regarding it’s functionality for both myself and my students." ... |
No Stock Needed (video available)
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"A new company, Halix, has come out with a product that call the NSN for no stock needed. It is a padded attachment that goes on the buffer tube of an AR-15 pistol and allows the shooter to rest their chin on it. By doing this, it allows an AR pistol to be used like a short barreled rifle. I just noticed this yesterday on a post by Soldier Systems and on Facebook. It is getting a lot of comment with a good bit of that trending towards the negative."
"In the video below, you can see it in action." ... |
Holstering the Springfield Armory XDS (video available)
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"One of my favorite things about working in the firearms industry is watching all of the aftermarket products follow in the wake of a popular gun. But sometimes the wait can be frustrating and long, especially when you're hoping for an accessory, like a holster, that will make a gun instantly usable."
"That's exactly what I found with the Springfield Armory XDS--the most anticipated compact carry pistol of 2012 (if you don't count the Heizer Double-Tap)."
"The XDS is an amazing weapon. It is built exceptionally well. The gun is reasonably small, reliably accurate, and a .45 ACP. But what about a holster?" ... |
Sen. Schumer says there should be ‘reasonable limits’ on the Second Amendment (video story)
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"Sep. 4, 2012 - Talking with the Washington Post’s Ed O’Keefe at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) says that there should be ‘reasonable limits’ to the Second Ammendment and disagrees with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who has said the state’s senators are not doing enough on Capitol HIll to address the nationa’s gun control laws."
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Armless Archer Wins Silver In Paralympic Games
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"A couple of weeks ago I ran a story about Paralympic archer Matt Stutzman. He was born without arms and holds his bow with his foot."
"Yesterday, he won the silver medal in individual compound bow at the London Paralympic Games. According to this story in USA Today, the other competing archers were wheelchair bound but had the use of their arms." ... |
The Well-Read Rogue: Monster Hunter Legion
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... "The story behind the Monster Hunter franchise is truly an inspiring tale. For those of you who don’t know, Larry is one of us; a well-armed American. In addition to his day jobs as an accountant and best-selling author, he is also a firearms instructor, longtime shooter, and an active member of a number of internet gun forums. In short, his is an all-American success story." ...
"The series tells the tale of Owen Zastava Pitt who gets to throw his insufferable boss (who turns out to be a newly minted werewolf) out of a high window in the first few pages. Being a red-blooded and well-informed American, Owen was of course packing; but without silver bullets, he ultimately had to resort to main force and took a heck of a lot of damage while doing so. Thankfully, Owen is what we in the South call a ‘bigun’ and recovers from wounds that would have killed a lesser man."
"The story only gets better from there as Owen discovers that all the monsters of humanity’s darkest legends are real. ..." ... |
KY: 92-year-old Verona man shoots intruder at home
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"Earl Jones had just turned off his new TV shortly after 2 a.m. Monday when he heard a bang in the basement."
"The 92-year-old Boone County farmer walked eight paces to get his loaded .22 caliber rifle from behind the bedroom door. He unwrapped a beige cloth and returned to the living room, sitting in a chair with clear view – and shot – of the basement door, waiting with the gun across his lap."
"Some 15 minutes later, when he heard footsteps moving closer up the stairs, he raised the rifle to his eye. The intruder kicked open the door. Jones fixed his aim on the center of the man’s chest and fired a single shot. The Boone County Sheriff later announced the death of the intruder, Lloyd (Adam) Maxwell, 24, of Richmond, Ky." ... |
Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Exercising His Right Edition
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"'These people aren’t worth any more to me than a groundhog. They have our country in havoc. We got so many damned crooked people walking around today.' Well, thanks to Earl Jones of Verona, Kentucky, we now have one fewer than we used to. And two of his buddies will have their walking around privileges severely curtailed for a while. As kny.cincinnati.com reports, it seems the trio picked the wrong basement to break into last week. When Earl heard the commotion, he grabbed his trusty .22 and waited for them to come upstairs . . ." ... |
The 2012 Democrat Platform On Firearms
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"The Democrats finally released their platform yesterday evening. With regard to firearms and firearm rights, it is a study in contrasts with the Republican platform which was ardently pro-gun rights. It is full of the gun prohibitionists' favorite codewords like 'commonsense' and 'reasonable' along with their usual so-called respect for the Second Amendment." ... |
Opinions on The Democratic Party Platform, 2012?
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"Firearms. We recognize that the individual right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans’ Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation. We understand the terrible consequences of gun violence; it serves as a reminder that life is fragile, and our time here is limited and precious. ..." ... |
Democratic Platform Discusses 'Commonsense Improvements' in Gun Rights
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"The 2012 Democratic National Convention released its party platform today and it quickly drew fire from several points of the political spectrum for its statement on the Second Amendment and firearms ownership. As we did with the corresponding Republican platform section, we include it in its entirety:" ...
"So, we again see the rhetorical pattern of a quick acknowledgement that there is a Second Amendment, followed by the call for reasonable regulation ..." ... |
GOP Adopts Strongly Pro-Gun Platform
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"As each party does every four years as part of their national conventions, this week, the Republican Party adopted its platform detailing the general beliefs and policy positions of the party."
"Included in the 2012 Republican platform is a strong statement of support for the individual right to keep and bear arms, which goes beyond a generic statement of support for the Second Amendment and includes specific statements on key issues of concern to gun owners." ... |
NY: Microstamping Bills are an Economic Disaster in the Waiting
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"If legislators in New York and Connecticut approve proposed microstamping bills in 2013, it will cost both states hundreds of jobs and the loss of at least two iconic American firearms manufacturers."
"Remington Arms in Ilion, N.Y., and Colt Arms of Harford, Conn., say they will close their plants and move ... if they are forced to implement microstamping technology."
"Microstamping, or ballistic imprinting, is a patented process that uses laser technology to engrave the make, model and serial number on the tip of the firing pin to allow an imprint of that information on spent cartridge cases."
"Supporters say it will allow authorities to identify registered guns used in crimes. Opponents say the process is costly and doesn't work." ... |
Do Private Citizens Have Greater Responsibility Than Cops?
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"Bing Michael Yee, a concealed handgun licensee, was walking his dog, when another dog 'ran out of a house and toward him.' Yee fired an unknown number of rounds, killing the dog. ... Cedar Park Police Captain Jeffrey Hayes said:""Mr. Yee was arrested and charged ..."
"The Deadly Conduct charge comes after he discharged his weapon in the direction of individuals, resulting in shrapnel or debris striking a female causing an injury." ... "Last month, two NYPD officers wounded nine innocent bystanders in a shootout with an armed man who’d just killed his ex-boss. Three of those wounded remained hospitalized for days. ..."
"Today, a NYPD Public Information Officer confirmed that both officers are back on active duty." |
Why does Social Security need 174,000 bullets?
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"It didn't take long for the Internet to start buzzing with conspiracy theories after the Social Security Administration posted a notice that it was purchasing 174,000 hollow-point bullets."
"Why is the agency that provides benefits to retirees, disabled workers, widows and children stockpiling ammunition? Whom are they going to use it on?" ...
"The clamor became such a distraction for the agency that it dedicated a website to explaining the purchase. The explanation, it turns out, isn't as tantalizing as an arms buildup to defend against unruly senior citizens."
"The bullets are for Social Security's office of inspector general, which has about 295 agents who investigate Social Security fraud and other crimes ..." ... |
MD: Video of Donald Taylor Brentwood police-involved shooting (video available)
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"Dramatic surveillance video released Tuesday appears to show a Prince George's County officer striking a teen with his gun during an incident in Brentwood this past February."
"The recording is from the store in Brentwood, just before 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 3. On the video, then-19-year-old Ryan Dorm enters the frame first. He turns around, hands down and faces Cpl. Donald Taylor. The officer, his gun drawn, swings his right hand and hits Dorm in the face with his service weapon. You can see a flash as the gun fires."
"Taylor wrote in his official report that the gun fired as he was being assaulted by Dorm and that the teen reached for the officer's gun."
"Attorney Jim Bell represents Dorm, says the officer clearly lied." ... |
MN: Community leaders decry video that shows St. Paul cop kicking man; lawsuit expected
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"A coalition of black community and religious leaders gathered Saturday to denounce the actions of a St. Paul police officer who was caught on video kicking a man lying on the ground."
"Meanwhile, the man's attorney said he plans to file a lawsuit over the incident."
"Video of the Tuesday arrest of Eric Hightower shows an officer kicked him once in the chest when Hightower was lying on the ground and coughing after he had been sprayed with a chemical irritant. The officer then handcuffs Hightower, drags him to his feet and, with the assistance of another officer, slams Hightower's head onto the hood of a squad car." ... |
MI: Ex-cop pleads not guilty in Lankey case
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"She is the sister of a "person of interest" in Amanda Lankey's 2004 murder, and she's a former White Cloud police officer."
"On Thursday, Candace Wallis-Baumgartner was arraigned on charges of lying to detectives investigating the case -- though she's not accused of covering up for her brother in the death." ...
"Wallis-Baumgartner is charged with two counts of perjury -- crimes punishable by up to life in prison because they are connected to a capital case." ... |
WA: Store Review (Kind Of): Ranch & Home
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"I didn’t have a camera and I didn’t have much time to linger, but I spent a few minutes in redneck heaven last week. And yes, despite my profession and demeanor I do have an incipient streak of redneckism: it manifests itself in beer drinking, camping, shooting, and by almost swooning with delight when I walked into the Ranch & Home store in Kennewick, Washington."
"(Can rednecks swoon with delight? Maybe I should say ‘passing out from sheer amazement’ instead.)" ... |
IL: Champaign gun buyback: All 104 guns collected
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"Urbana’s Stone Creek Church organized a gun buyback in Champaign on August 4th in an effort to get guns out of the hands of criminals."
"The event had been considered since shortly after the first of the year and the effort was bolstered by a tragic fatal shooting of a toddler by a 14-year-old."
"We’re not sure how or why a 14-year-old who supposedly stole a gun from a drug-dealer 'friend' of his mother in Rantoul – and who teaches gun safety by shooting toddlers in the face – would somehow be motivated to turn in a junk pistol to a bunch of cops for a $50 gift card ... but the church’s leadership was determined to 'do something'. And that 'something' turned out to be this gun buyback." ... |
IN: NRA to visit DePauw
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"Since its founding in 1871, the National Rifle Association has faced political opposition and has become one of America’s most powerful lobbying groups."
"The NRA is an organization dedicated to preserving the Second Amendment right of law-abiding American citizens to bear arms. In the political realm, a division of the NRA called the Institute for Legislative Action lobbies at all governmental levels."
"NRA-U, a division of the NRA, reached out to DePauw’s chapter of College Republicans over the summer. ..." ... |
IL: Gangbanger Gunfire Spreads to Chicago’s Pill Hill
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"In an earlier post I flagged the issue of disarmament and racial politics in Chicago. I highlighted the fact that Windy City gangbanger gunfire was largely restricted to the city’s less affluent (read: black) neighborhoods. TTAG reader ST asserted that 'there’s a little bit of violent crime in *every* part of Chicago. The thugs who shoot each other on the south side don’t care enough about the northern enclaves to start trouble, but there’s plenty of crooks to keep things equally lively everywhere.' Reading Gun violence impacts Pill Hill: 'We don’t have that kind of stuff' [via chicagotribune.com] it certainly seems so . . ." ... |
UK: Homeowner shoots suspected burglars in Leicestershire
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"A homeowner has been arrested after he shot two suspected burglars at his remote house in Leicestershire. The 35-year-old and his wife, 43, were disturbed by the break-in in the Welby area, near Melton Mowbray, in the early hours of Sunday."
"It is understood he took a legally owned shotgun and shot two of the four intruders before calling police. He and his wife were arrested in Melton on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Neither had been injured." ... |
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