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Charter Arms Argues For Revolvers

Jay — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:18:33 +0000

Charter Arms released a white paper that took me a few days to get to but tonight I’d like to address a few of the items they posit. Any trainer will tell you that revolvers require less training than semi-autos to fire competently and safely [...]

Gun Show Bill Will Be Heard On Wednesday

John Lott — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:10:00 +0000

The Senate Courts of Justice Committee will hear Senator Louise Lucas' SB595 that would require background checks on private sales at gun shows. The Committee meets at 2:00 on Wednesday. Call the following members of the Committee now and politely urge...

Parasitic Swine

Nicki — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:34:00 +0000

Rancid hemorrhoid on the ass of the legislature

That would be YOU, Steny Hoyer - House Majority Leader and vapid shitbag.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) rejected the idea of continuing a congressional pay freeze until Congress can balance the budget, saying that it would take “a long time” until the budget might be balanced – too long, he said, for Congress to go without a pay raise.

Speaking to reporters at his weekly press briefing, Hoyer explained that Congress had already frozen its pay by rejecting a cost of living increase. However, extending that freeze was too much for Hoyer to support.

While the rest of the country suffers... Hoyer can't even be bothered to give up his salary and perks.

The current salary (2010) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.

House Leadership
Speaker of the House - $223,500
Majority Leader - $193,400
Minority Leader - $193,400

That doesn't even include the free trips, the retirement perks, the health care benefits and other taxpayer-funded goodies.

And would you like to know what you get for the bargain price?

Unemployment is expected to average around 9.7 percent this year. Congress can't get its spending under control. They have created a huge mess with a $1.4 TRILLION budget deficit - between 9 and 11 percent of GDP.

In the real world, any employee who can't be bothered to be profitable for his boss, takes constant vacations and makes much more than he's worth would be fired by now. But apparently, Congresscreep Hoyer can't be held accountable to his boss - the American people - and can't be possibly expected to hold off on giving himself and his worthless cohorts a raise, even though they've done a crappy job for the the boss.

What exactly is his worth?

Of Guns and Stamps

5madfarmers — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:45:38 +0000

The rifle is from Germany. The screwdriver from Connecticut. The sight hood, cleaning rod, and sling are from China maybe. An International effort. The previous rifle I captioned was an M1 Garand. This isn’t as much of a gun. It’s nice looking but just not as useful overall. Not that the rifle carried by the [...]

Rack queens and foreign aid

5madfarmers — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:22:24 +0000

With the fall of France, the British were in desperate straits. The British Isles were the Germans for the taking. That the Germans were disinclined to seriously attempt such a feat is clear. The British claim it was a few brave men in Spitfires and Hurricanes. Myself, I believe it was pre-war visits by Germans [...]

Taurus, Anyone?

Jay — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:31:27 +0000

People are passionate about their choice of handgun. From the Beretta to the Sig everyone has an opinion adding to the great debates we see on the merits of a firearm. One thing is certain. If you manufacture a firearm people will let you know what they like and don’t like, not usually in that [...]

Home Again - Thoughts of the Journey

Brigid — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:01:00 +0000

The land is violently green and it is raw, morning breaking with a crash of spray against a sea cliff, days stretching longer than the beaches that lie quietly in wait for a footstep to make an impression on them.There in the sand, small bits of history, small stones, a piece of bone that appears to have been carved, a perfect, pristine shell, both delicate and strong. Water and history, two

Sheriff Mack comes to Powell and you’re invited!

drieck — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:19:11 +0000

YOU are invited to attend a special liberty event with Sheriff Mack, author of From My Cold Dead Fingers and America's Last Hope.

This is part of Sheriff Mack's "No Sheriff Left Behind" Tour to 5 Ohio cities. The event takes place on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Wedgewood Country Club in Powell.

We ask for a small donation of $1, $5, $10, or $25 to help us cover our costs.

Sheriff Mack will discuss how the county sheriff plays a powerful roll in the preservation of our constitutional rights and freedoms.

What rights does the Constitution actually guarantee?
Why is it important that we not allow our means of self-defense to be taken away?
What are the dangers of giving government too much power?
What can we do to remain strong as individuals, families, and as a nation?
What can the sheriff do to protect us from all enemies, both foreign and domestic?

This event is open to the general public, but we ask that you register below.

If you are a military veteran, firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, or politician, you are especially welcome. If you still hold your oath close to your heart, if you still love America, its freedom and values, you need to stand with those who plan to protect our nation at all cost!

Sheriff Richard Mack has traveled the country giving his message. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Crossfire, Nightline, and CNBC. He has been heard on over 500 radio talk shows nationwide, and been a guest of G. Gordon Liddy and Pat Buchannan. He is a past NRA Law Officer of the Year, was inducted into the NRA Hall of Fame, and is a member of Oath Keepers.

Sheriff Mack in Columbus

Date: March 10, 2010
Time: Social 6:30pm / Live Event 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Wedgewood Country Club, 9600 Wedgewood Blvd., Powell, Ohio 43065 - Google Map
Cost: Tax deductible donation of your choice - $1, $5, $10, or $25

Speakers Include:

Linda Walker, Central Ohio Chair, Buckeye Firearms Association

Jim Singleton, Central Ohio Oathkeepers Leader, Police Detective

Dennis Murphy, Gahanna Police Chief

Ken Hanson, Legislative Chair, Buckeye Firearms Association

Sheriff Richard Mack

We ask for a small donation of $1, $5, $10, or $25 to help us cover our costs.

Here is the full 5-day schedule for Sheriff Mack's "No Sheriff Left Behind" Tour:

Tuesday, March 9 - Findlay, OH - sponsored by The Findlay 912 Project
Wednesday, March 10 - Columbus, OH - sponsored by Buckeye Firearms Foundation
Thursday, March 11 - Cincinnati, OH - sponsored by the Cincinnati 912 Project
Friday, March 12 - Marietta, OH - sponsored by The Marietta OH 9-12 Project
Saturday, March 13 - Akron, OH - sponsored by The Ohio Second Amendment Group

A+ Reporting Right There Let Me Tell You

Cemetery's Gun Blob — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:17:11 +0000

Seems there was a shooting in Newark NJ. Appears that some guy got bounced from a bar/club due to questionable ID, came back dealing in gunsmoke, and ended up on the wrong side of the grass shortly afterwards. But ya just gotta love this reporting; A veteran off-duty Essex County sheriff’s officer.….repeatedly firing his service revolver…… The sheriff’s [...]

Inner-City Youth Hunting Program Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

AmmoLand — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:19:29 +0000

Inner-City Youth Hunting Program Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

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Inner-City Youth Hunting Program Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

North Carolina limits freedom and liberty due to snow.

Conservative Scalawag — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:13:00 +0000

North Carolina,like New Orleans, should be an example of tyranny - not freedom or liberty. For they government has negated liberty due to snow, banned the purchase of alcohol after certain hours, and the carrying in your car(known as private property) ...

New Hang-On’ Buddy Treestand Mounting System – Safer, Easier – More Versatile

AmmoLand — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:51:04 +0000

New Hang-On’ Buddy Treestand Mounting System – Safer, Easier - More Versatile

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New Hang-On’ Buddy Treestand Mounting System – Safer, Easier – More Versatile

Safer Streets 2010: Starbucks v. Gun Control.

LA Gun Rights Examiner — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:37:53 +0000

Safer streets in 2010 will bring with them safer workplaces as much as safer assets, safer personal property, and safer futures. The only way to get back to safer streets is going to be an America of one voice in how we will be independent from not o...

AR15, gas pistons,Direct impengment, Foward Assit and personal growth.

Conservative Scalawag — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:34:00 +0000

Which is better direct impingement or gas piston,and do us non-military folk need them. Well, some believe,and I agree that we frankly don't, all while yes, they are neat. Then there is the issue of the forward assist,Stoner hated it, the Army wanted, ...

Texas debating whether state capitol should be gun free zone

John Lott — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:21:00 +0000

The piece below has a couple of errors. For example, Texas has one of the toughest right to carry laws in the country, so that implies that there are only about a dozen states (including those that ban concealed carry) that have more restrictive rules. From the WSJ:

Lawmakers in firearm-friendly Texas are embroiled in a debate over how to make the state Capitol safer: get rid of guns or encourage even more.

The discussion comes after a man last month fired several shots on the steps of the towering Capitol in Austin. State troopers tackled him and no one was wounded, but the incident spotlighted a predicament for lawmakers in a state where carrying handguns is not only legal but largely cherished.

Lawmakers, some of whom regularly show up armed to the job, have to sort through an array of safety options. They range from prohibiting guns in the Capitol, making everyone who steps into the building go through a metal detector, to exempting those who have a license to carry a concealed weapon. Or lawmakers could stick with current safety procedures, which permit unfettered access to all areas of the Capitol when the legislature isn't in session, effectively allowing access to people carrying guns.

Gov. Rick Perry, a concealed-weapon licensee himself who was endorsed by the National Rifle Association in his bid for re-election, is of the view that lawful gun-carrying Texans deter criminals from drawing their weapons for fear of being outnumbered. "The last thing I want is for the Texas Capitol to turn into DFW Airport," he said at a recent news conference.

But others question whether civilians' right to carry firearms should extend to the seat of state government, which is visited daily by thousands of tourists and citizens with legislative business, some of whom who aren't always happy about lawmakers' decisions. . . .

Clear Him a Space

Armed Canadian — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:00 +0000

We've been having fun. Two quick notes:Being without power for 30 hours sucks. 50 degrees is cold. Dog kept looking at us funny since he doesn't understand we don't have fur. My backyard looks like the Somme.That second one bears elaboration. It i...

USAMU Set To Host Army Small Arms Championships

AmmoLand — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:49:48 +0000

USAMU Set To Host Army Small Arms Championships

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USAMU Set To Host Army Small Arms Championships

Reach New Heights With the Darkwoods Hunting Tower System

AmmoLand — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:38:00 +0000

Reach New Heights With the Darkwoods Hunting Tower System

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Reach New Heights With the Darkwoods Hunting Tower System

Getting Close Enough To Take An Eastern Coyote

AmmoLand — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:31:09 +0000

Getting Close Enough To Take An Eastern Coyote

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Getting Close Enough To Take An Eastern Coyote

Repeal of Restaurant Ban on Militia and Police Agenda Tomorrow

John Lott — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:21:00 +0000

The agenda for tomorrow's meeting of the House Militia, Police, and Public Safety Subcommittee has been posted. There are only four bills on the agenda but one very important bill for gun owners - H.B. 505 - repeal of the Restaurant Ban. Contact membe...

Why violent crime rates in Israel are among the lowest in the world?

John Lott — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +0000

HB158 (certified instructors’ CHL fee exemption) scheduled for testimony in House committee

cbaus — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0000

House Bill 158, which seeks to add instructors who are certified to teach courses that meet the requirements of Ohio's concealed handgun license (CHL) law to the list of persons who are exempted from paying a fee to obtain a CHL, has been added to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security agenda for proponent, opponent and interested party testimony, Tuesday, February 9 at 3:00pm in Statehouse Hearing Room 122.

The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB158 from any persons who wish to weigh in on the legislation.

The bill has been co-sponsored by Reps. John Adams (R), Dan Dodd (D), Lorraine Fende (D), Tom Letson (D), Dennis Murray (D), and Mark Okey (D).

For more information on HB158, see: Rep. John Domenick introduces HB158, seeks to waive CHL fees for certified instructors.

For a complete list of legislation which we are tracking in the 128th General Assembly, visit the Buckeye Firearms Association Legislation Guide.

Huh. Yet another problem for human caused climate change/global warming advocates

One Sensible Progressive — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:00 +0000

This doesn't actually affect the base science, as it's an attack on the final analysis and not the research (by a UN researcher on the IPCC panel, no less) ... but it is yet another illumination of how the politics of human caused climate change theory...

John Murtha Dead at 77

Sebastian — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:43:16 +0000

PA2010 is reporting on Twitter. No matter what you might have thought of the man on other issues, Murtha was a consistent and reliable vote in favor of the Second Amendment. UPDATE: Fox has coverage now. Murtha first took office in 1974. He’s been in office for as long as I’ve been walking this earth. Also [...] Related posts:

Brownells February 2010 Top Rated Products

AmmoLand — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:19:02 +0000

Brownells top selling products from January 2010 become The top sellers for February.

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Brownells February 2010 Top Rated Products

A very troubling ad of what the US might be like if President Obama and the Democrats get their way

John Lott — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:09:00 +0000

And plastic is bad for the environment for what reason? That the plastic will sit in a landfill for long periods of time before it disintegrates, but so will a rock. Why should we care in either case? The other irony is that 20 years ago environmentalists were upset about people using paper bags. Of course, using more paper bags increases the demand for paper and thus encourages more trees to be planted. Arresting the man for throwing out a rind is bizarre. Getting upset for people carrying bottled water with them? See point about plastic above.

“Not Hatred for People With Guns”

Sebastian — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:51:06 +0000

One wonders if the Brady Campaign would find this a great example about how there are no cultural or intolerance overtones in the gun debate. Quoting from the Oakland officer: Sounds like you had someone practicing their 2nd amendment rights last night! Should’ve pulled out the AR and prone them all out! And if one of [...] Related posts:

The Legionary’s Guide: FM VII-XXI.XIII

Tam — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:45:00 +0000

Just finishing up a fascinating little read: Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual.Written like a Field Manual for someone intent on joining the army circa 99AD, it's a clever little grunt's-eye view of the imperial war machine, with secti...

Indiana Bills Would Help Gun Owners

Jay — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:33:12 +0000

Indiana residents are being urged to contact their respective state leaders to encourage the passage of several bills. Courtesy of Gun Nuts Media: * HB 1065: Parking lots and Emergency Powers – this bill would allow law abiding Indiana gun owners to store their legally owned and carried firearms in their vehicles at the parking lots [...]

Armed robber shot by concealed carry permit holder

Self-Defense Examiner — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:42:59 +0000

A Detroit, MI armed robber was reportedly shot by his would-be victim, then hit by a car. Police say that a robber approached a driver in a bar parking lot at about 1:30 AM and demanded money. The driver, who had a concealed carry permit, repor...