Daily Archives: April 27, 2010

YouTube Pulls Video for “Excessive Violence”

Apparently, calling an M.I.A. video “controversial” is like calling the Pope “Catholic.” No duh! M.I.A. (nee: Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam) is a British songwriter, record producer, singer, rapper, fashion designer, visual artist, political activist, and artist of Sri Lankan origin. He’s … Continue reading

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Aussies Develop Segway Robots for Sniper Practice

This story practically writes itself, in that “a YouTube video is worth a thousand words but not one thin dime to the poster” sort of way. Here’s something we didn’t see coming. “The Segways are programmed [by Marathon Robotics] to wander … Continue reading

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Our Last Post on the Canadian Long Gun Registry. For Today.

Question: Recently, new legislation was introduced to eliminate the need to register rifles and shotguns [in Canada]. While licenses to own are renewed periodically, registration is a one time only procedure that occurs when a gun is purchased. A lot … Continue reading

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Gun Review: Ruger 10/22 Carbine

So if you’re in the market for a gun for your kid, and just can’t bring yourself to spring for the Hello Kitty AR-15 (you knew I’d get a reference in for that one sooner or later), want a reliable varmint gun, or just want to go plink at the range without putting a dent into your wallet, the Ruger 10/22 is a great place to start your search. You’ll never confuse it with the guns that won the West or some macho black gun, but The Little Carbine That Could has the goods to Git ‘er Done. Continue reading

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ATF Brings Out the Gun Porn

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New Mexico Concealed Carry Course (w/Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Turner)

“It’s almost too easy,” Doug Turner’s instructor says, after New Mexico’s republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Turner squeezes off a round with the Remington 700. “Almost,” Turner replies. Ah, but the question is: are out of state concealed carry courses too … Continue reading

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NYT on Gun Show Loophole: Fact Schmacts

The New York Times Op Ed, Listen to the Families, laments the roll-back in local, state and federal laws restricting gun ownership and the right to carry a firearm on your person hither and yon. “The only bright spot in … Continue reading

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