Daily Archives: May 3, 2010

Utah Details Ronnie Lee Gardener’s Firing Squad

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

Nothing new [via The Examiner]. But sobering stuff, nonetheless. Ronnie Lee Gardner will be allowed to have five witnesses at the execution. His last meal will be prepared by cooks at the prison. Five law enforcement officials chosen by the … Continue reading →

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Judge Frees Hutarees

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

As TTAG reported previously, the case against the nine members of the Hutaree militia continues to unravel. Given all the glee accompanying their arrest from the left end of the political spectrum—quick to connect the alleged Hutaree conspiracy with the … Continue reading →

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Incendiary Image of the Day: Well-Equipped Edition

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

You may have noticed that I’m hard to please when it comes to “proper-ganda.” I spend my whole life trying not to write one word more than I have to—whilst cranking out several thousand of the little buggers every day. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Media, Rifles | 4 Comments

Uncle Sam Collects $2,035,154,440 in Firearms Taxes (2009)

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

That’s a lot of money. O.K., it used to be a lot of money, before Uncle Sam decided to max out his (our) metaphorical credit cards. And then some. Still, the National Shooting Sports Foundation reckons it’s all good. “The economic … Continue reading →

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Editorial: The Gun Show Loophole Is What It Is

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

TTAG commentator JadeGold responded to a recent post on the Mayors Against Illegal Guns’ campaign to force all firearms sellers at gun shows to perform an FBI background check on all purchasers. “Closing the gunshow loophole would close off a … Continue reading →

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And The World’s Largest Gun Store Is In . . .

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Robert Farago
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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Unnamed Hooper, Utah Show Off [Not Shown]

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

Showing a new gun to people is an inherently risky business (which is why I don’t do it). Do you REALLY know how to make the weapon safe and make 100 percent sure it’s unloaded? Sure, you own plenty of … Continue reading →

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