Daily Archives: March 12, 2010

Lynch HUMMER Says Goodbye to A Dead Brand—With A Bang

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

This is not the first time Lynch HUMMER has gained national publicity with its “free gun” with your vehicle purchase scheme. But it could well be the last, as the HUMMER brand fades into trivia-questionland. “Browning and Hummer are prestigious … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Why The Gun Is Civilization

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

I’ve copied the following text from “Munchkin Wrangler’s” post in the comments section underneath “Why can’t I buy more than twelve guns a year?” in The Daily Telegraph. British blogger Stephen Hough expressed his incredulity that anyone would want to … Continue reading →

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TWHN BS: Are You SURE About That? Edition

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

The argument for gun control is simple enough. Guns are dangerous. Less guns = less danger. Gun rights advocates agree with that sentiment—up to a point. They start getting hinky when proponent of the “less guns, less killing” philosophy begin … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Gun Court Claims 89% Conviction Rate

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

That is, ladies and gentlemen, an extremely high conviction rate. For comparison, here’s a round-up-ette of some Bay State courts’ conviction rates [via the Massachusetts Lawyer weekly]: “An analysis of the statewide Superior Court conviction rate in 2009 reveals that … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Handgun, Part VI: Stopping Power

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Brad Kozak

Before I started down the road of responsible gun ownership, my perceptions about guns were shaped by Hollywood. Like most people that accept what they see on TV or sliver screen as gospel, I thought that guns were guns. You … Continue reading →

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“That’s How We Win Wars”

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Robert Farago
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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Dayton Officer James Hardin

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

Pity the poor policeman. No really. Not only do they have to respond to a huge variety of potentially dangerous situations, they have do so “by the book.” The tome in question is thicker than a phone book (you remember … Continue reading →

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