Daily Archives: March 23, 2010

Denver Police [Finally] Release Tanner Gun Show Accident Details

The Denver Post finally reports that the Denver police have finally released details re: the accident at the Tanner Gun Show on Saturday. “Joshua Hertzler, 24, of Thornton was examining a pistol at the table of vendor James Peterschmidt, 68, … Continue reading

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Prosecutors: Jail Gilbert Arenas for 3 Months

Lawyers eh? What you just read in seven words took prosecutors 61 pages to declare. Still, there are some good bits in the sentencing recommendations sent to the judge in the Gilbert Arenas felony firearms case: “The defendant’s conduct since … Continue reading

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Editorial: Shall Issue. Well, How Did We Get Here?

I recently had a discussion with a well-educated friend. She’s articulate, opinionated and unafraid to share her perspectives. She believes the world would be better off without guns. She is also of the opinion that an individual should have to … Continue reading

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Who Likes Derringers?

Not me. But thanks for asking. And for those who reckon small is beautiful, the Rock Island auctioneers are there to exploit that tiny little monkey sitting on your back. You date with Derringer destiny: April 30, May 1 & … Continue reading

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UK Facebooker Gets Five Years for Illegal Handgun

Brits don’t have a written constitution. And they sure as hell don’t have the right to bear arms. To wit: Sky News reports that a UK court has sentenced Majid Khan, 27, from Handsworth, Birmingham, to a five year jail … Continue reading

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Obamacare Reigniting AR-15 Sales?

Not that commentators on the left side of the political spectrum need any [more] reason to link “gun nuts” with their Tea Partying opposition. But TTAG has heard from two separate sources that sales of the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle are … Continue reading

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AK-47 v. M16

Considering this last night’s news that the U.S. Army is sending 5000 M14 Enhanced to Afghanistan, I thought it a good time to post this look at the weapon’s rival: ye olde AK-47. The M14′s not the M16, but still.

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