Daily Archives: May 13, 2010

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Releases Dodgy Poll on Starbucks Open Carry Policy

Whenever I’m confronted (confronted I tell you) by a poll from an advocacy group, I pay attention to the man behind the curtain. Only in this case—The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence’s survey on whether or not Starbucks should … Continue reading

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Federal Judge: Open Carry Inherently Disruptive

No reasonable person would dispute that walking into a retail store openly carrying a firearm is highly disruptive conduct which is virtually certain to create a disturbance. This is so because when employees and shoppers in retail stores see a … Continue reading

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NRA Prez a PITA for PETA

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Here Come de Judge. Again. To the NRA Show.

Taurus is back. No bull. And this time they’ve brought something like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Not-So-Nice-Guy to the party. I don’t know if this piece is a lever-action rifle that want to be a shotgun, or the illegitimate … Continue reading

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58% of Americans OK With Concealed Carry; 41 % Cool With Open Carry

Rasmussen Reports. You decide. “A new national telephone survey finds that 41% of Adults are at least somewhat concerned about their safety in the presence of those who have ‘concealed carry’ gun permits. Fifty-eight percent (58%) don’t share that concern.” … Continue reading

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The NRA Descends on Charlotte. Charlotte Likes It.

I’m heeeeeeeeeeeere…. Charlotte is a beautiful place. But there’s nothing quite like seeing a huge convention center filled with practically every kind, size, shape, and caliber of gun you can imagine. Stay tuned for a look inside…

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Tennessee Guns-In-Bars Bill Reveals Flaws in Licensing Laws

A letter writer in The Commercial Appeal responds to the Tennessee legislature’s decision to amend the state’s concealed carry regs to allow permit holders to carry their piece into establishments that serve alcohol. While the mainstream media and other Appealing … Continue reading

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