Daily Archives: May 9, 2010

Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership Slam the NRA. Again. Still.

Aaron Zelman is the Founder and Director of Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership. He doesn’t like the National Rifle Association (NRA). Ted Nugent is a recording artist who likes the National Rifle Association. A lot. Instead of picking up … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk Turkey About Hunting Safety. Or Vice Versa.

Doe anyone else think the The National Wild Turkey Federation‘s url is funny? Anyway, nwtf.org offers hunters 10 Tips for a Safe Spring Turkey Hunt. 1. Leave the area if you suspect there’s another hunter already working the same bird. “Working” … Continue reading

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NRA(nd) Away We Go…

As RF mentioned earlier, I’m about to fly out to Charlotte, NC for the anual National Rifle Association confab. (And boy will my arms be tired.) The keynote speakers will be Gov. Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck, so I’m expecting … Continue reading

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Walgreen’s Hero Harry J. McCullough III Homeless, Unarmed

Nebraska Firearms Owners Association (NFOA) President Andreas Allen reckons that ex-security guard and Walgreen’s shootout hero Harry J. McCullough III faces “gang reprisal” because the armed robber man he fatally shot was a documented gang member. Speaking to pr-canada.net, Mr. Allen says … Continue reading

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Doc Slams AMA Physicians’ Gun Guide

The American Academy of Family Physicians tells us that “The American Medical Association (AMA) has published a 38-page set of guidelines to help physicians perform risk assessments and counsel patients on protecting themselves from firearm injury. The monograph, titled ‘Physician … Continue reading

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Gun Review: Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum Revolver

I managed to sneak off for a little range time yesterday. I had the chance to shoot one of Smith and Wesson’s hand cannons: the 500 Magnum Revolver. After hearing (and fearing) a lot about the weapon’s recoil, I can … Continue reading

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N.Y. Bill Mandates Micro-Stamping Semi-Autos

TTAG’s Brad Kozak already did the dirty on the wisdom of micro-stamping ammo to catch bad guys. Mr. Kozak’s piece went straight to the heart of the matter: requiring that guns imprint spent ammo with an identifying mark wouldn’t work. Criminals could … Continue reading

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