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USM junk science, orange violence, UPS & suppressors, 10 most dangerous cities
The University of Southern Mississippi is now on the junk science gun control bandwagon. The conclusions of the “research” indicating that restrictive gun laws reduce suicides of course don’t agree with other peer-reviewed, statistically valid studies*, which pretty consistently state that gun control laws or regulations DON’T reduce suicide rates. This is partly because the USM psychology professor doesn’t understand […] Read More
Embattled former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert – diversion?
Embattled former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) was no friend to gun owners despite an NRA “A” rating. Hastert has now been indicted on one count each of structuring currency transactions to evade currency transaction reports and making a false statement to the FBI about $3.5 million he agreed and attempted to pay to an undisclosed subject to “cover […] Read More
Presidential election: multi-billionaire former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg running?
There is speculation in New York-based media outlets that prominent Democrats are seeking to entice multi-billionaire former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, 73, into a bid against fellow Democrat Hillary for the White House in 2016. Bloomie is about the worst anti-gunner in our country today. Pro-gun former TX Gov. Rick Perry (R) has also announced his candidacy.
Read MoreMS election – Trent Kelly elected
Tuesday Mississippi’s first congressional district elected Republican Trent Kelly to represent them for the remainder of the late Rep. Alan Nunnelle‘s term. Kelly proclaimed his loyalty to gun owners and our constitution on many occasions during his campaign, and was endorsed by the NRA. Now we will see what he’s made of, as he has his work cut out for […] Read More
June 5, 2015 legislative roundup
Gun-banning US Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), who was elected on an anti-gun platform, has introduced the Firearm Risk Protection Act, which would require gun buyers to have liability insurance coverage before being allowed to purchase a weapon, and would impose a fine of $10,000 if an owner is found not to have it. Service members and law enforcement officers (the […] Read More
Overt federal lawbreaking
News reports last weekend indicate that at least 12 new gun control regulations will be forthcoming from the Obama Injustice Department this year, presumably implemented by fiat, since Congress and the courts refuse to cooperate with the administration’s antics. We warned you about Mr. Obama’s lame duck administration.
Read MoreAn aging Viking, an old shooter, and the Bible
“Fight me if you want, but remember this: I’m old for a reason!” — an aging Viking “I may be old, but I’m a good shot.” — modern bumper sticker rendition “No weapon formed against you will succeed,..” — Isaiah 54:17(a)
Read MoreMay 29, 2015 product highlights
Kentucky Gun Co. is selling a bunch of new blemish guns (mostly Taurus) at a discount. We have word that someone in Baton Rouge, LA, is bringing back a reproduction of the Winchester Models 88 and 100 rifles. More when we hear it. A friend recommended the Pistolwear Trump Card under-the-shirt holster, which he had borrowed from a friend. He […] Read More
Recalls by Weatherby, Remington & Gerber
Weatherby has issued a product safety recall for some of its SA-08 28 gauge semiautomatic shotguns. The recall is based on reported incidents of accidental discharges upon closure of the bolt and chambering of a live shell. Affected shotguns are in the serial number range AN00001-AN02802. A similar recall affects Remington Model 887 shotguns made between December 1, 2013 to […] Read More
Colt update. Daniel Defense sues Remington again.
Colt Defense LLC, on the brink of bankruptcy, has been awarded a $36,104,812 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity foreign military sales contract for M4/M4A1 carbines to several countries. Hopefully they can fill it. Colt again extended the deadline for creditors to exchange notes or vote in support of a pre-packaged plan for bankruptcy. The extension was announced after the second deadline elapsed this […] Read More
