Daily Archives: May 5, 2010

Aaron Titus Opposes “Gun Owners Are Probably Terrorists” Acts

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Robert Farago

Here’s Aaron Titus of The Liberty Coalition opening statement to today’s Congressional hearing “Terrorist and guns: the nature of the threat and proposed reforms.” The Coalition works with more than 80 organizations from across the political spectrum “interested in preserving the Bill of … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Pistolization? Pistolize this!

Posted on May 5, 2010 by William C. Montgomery

Do you feel pistolized? Canadian sociology professor James Sheptycki created the term “Pistolization” to describe the phenomenon of a society that integrates hand guns into commonplace daily life. It’s a more elegant and pointy-headed way of describing a society that is … Continue reading →

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Colorado State University Rescinds Gun Ban

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Denver Post reports that the Colorado State University (CSU) Board of Governors has rescinded a system-wide ban on concealed weapons. CSU’s decision follows the Colorado Court of Appeals ruling in April that struck down a similar ban at the … Continue reading →

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Incendiary Image of the Day: Saints Alive!

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Robert Farago

Commentator Oleg Volk challenged me to create a gun-related image that didn’t fall afoul of all the criticisms I’ve leveled against every other picture in this series. I reckon I’ve put together one that only falls afoul of the one … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bloomberg: “Close the Terror Gap”

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Robert Farago

Mayor Michael Bloomberg—he of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns and their parellel “Close the Gun Show Loophole” strap-line— is addressing a hearing of the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee on “Terrorists and Guns: The Nature of the Threat and Proposed Reforms.” … Continue reading →

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Utah to Toughen Concealed Carry Permit Standard?

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Robert Farago

A couple of weeks back, New Mexico “de-recognized” Utah’s concealed carry permits. The Land of Enchantment reckoned The Beehive State’s permitting proces was a trifle lax, given that the required class lasted just four hours and lacked any sort of … Continue reading →

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Charter Arms Readies .40 Revolver [Not Shown!]

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Robert Farago

After giving TTAG readers the heads-up on Charter Arm’s forthcoming Bulldog Classic, I decided to shake the company’s media tree and see what else fell out. As you might expect from a small manufacturer dedicated to customer service, the woman … Continue reading →

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