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Boy Scouts ban water gun fights. More stupidity.
The Boy Scouts of America, an organization with semi-military origins which has been racing to the bottom in recent years (and has now arrived), has now banned water gun fights. Pointing simulated firearms at people is not allowed. Biodegradable water balloons no larger than a ping pong ball are still allowed. Also prohibited are rubber band fights and marshmallow shooters. […] Read More
UPS & suppressors. Donald Trump anti-gun donations
News reports this week indicate that UPS will no longer ship registered firearms suppressors, even between licensees. Suppressors are legal (or soon will be) in 41 states. UPS says that there has been no policy change, and that suppressors have always been excluded, but that “UPS will [continue to] engage in discussions with licensed entities about compliance with all applicable […] Read More
“Defending yourself is the American way”
“Defending yourself is the American way.” — JPD Chief Lee Vance. He has certainly changed his tune recently. (As little as two years ago Vance spoke in favor of gun control laws.) See the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70WPOaWZQZI
Read MoreJackson, MS kidnapping gone wrong
Early last Saturday morning a local punk named Edwin (Gutta Life Dee) Robinson and another hood accosted, robbed and kidnapped a local man, a doctor who was loading gear into his truck in his driveway. They took the victim captive at gunpoint and forced him to open his safe, and then to drive his truck to an ATM and withdraw […] Read More
Protect Our Military Families’ Second Amendment Rights Act
Under the “Protect Our Military Families’ Second Amendment Rights Act” introduced in the US House by Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA), military spouses would be allowed to buy a handgun outside their home states of record. Right now, only the military member can make such a purchase. The 1968 Gun Control Act does not allow others the same right. Here’s an […] Read More
Litigation – May 22, 2015 update
The US Supreme Court ruled 9-0 this week in Henderson v. United States that convicted felons may be able to transfer their guns to someone else rather than surrendering them to authorities, siding with a former US Border Patrol agent from Florida convicted on marijuana charges, and overturning the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. The court said […] Read More
“If they mean to have a war let it begin here”
“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here.” — Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775
Read MoreMay 15, 2015 product highlights
Follow-up on Turnbull‘s BBQ 1911s: Mention Promo code “BBQ Cookout” and receive a free upgrade to the leather case with your purchase of a BBQ Gun. Crossbreed Women’s Appendix Carry Holster Bushnell has introduced two new series of Elite® riflescopes for 2015 — the Elite 3500 and Elite 4500 now join the Elite 6500 riflescopes at the top of their hunting […] Read More
Colt Defense LLC update
Colt Defense LLC announced May 11 it would allow investors another week to decide whether to take a huge cut in returns on loans to the company or accept a bankruptcy agreement that would allow for a quicker restructuring. Previously, Colt had told debtors they must accept a deal May 11. It is unclear why the company extended the agreement […] Read More
Richard Overton, America’s oldest living Veteran, 109
Wisdom from America’s oldest living Veteran, 109.
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