Daily Archives: May 19, 2010

14-Year-Old’s Gun Drawing Triggers Felony Charges for Terroristic Threats

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Robert Farago
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Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis Separates “Indoors and Outdoors” Homicides

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

I once knew a couple who divided their children’s toys into “inside toys” and “outside toys.” Their intent was simple enough: keep the Big Wheel off their carpets. The system worked about as well as could be expected: same amount … Continue reading →

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Navy SEAL or Bust

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

The supplied weapon is an M4 CQBR (Close Quarter Battle Rifle) it has a barrel length of 10.3 inches and fires the standard 5.56mm ammunition. The weapon is a favourite with Navy Seals and with the DEVGRU (US Naval Special … Continue reading →

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Gunslingers: Lend me Your Ears! Better Yet, Protect Yours

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Brad Kozak

Guns can be hazardous to your health. I’m not talking about “ballistic issues” or brain damage from huffing lead. I’m talking about hearing loss. I SAID—  Pause with me for a nanosecond whilst I give some of you time to … Continue reading →

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NYC: Safe at Last?

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Donal Fagan

I find David Brooks one of the least convincing op-ed writers around, but I have to admit that he is a lot more sly than most conservatives. In this column, Brooks earnestly sells the new-found safety of The Big Apple: … Continue reading →

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High-Force Blow-Gun Handle Allows Glove-Handed Operation

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

May 19, 2010 – Metal handle retrofit kit provides extended trigger system to simplify operation of Coilhose Cannon® blow gun while user is wearing protective gloves. Long lever style mechanism enables user to activate power-assisted button-style trigger of gun. Trigger … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Firearms Accident: “Deadly force under control is almost impossible for humans”

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

I was going to blog today’s startribune.com’s story “Kids shooting kids” and call it good. I’ll pass the parse sauce in a mo, highlighting some pretty egregious statistical manipulation. But first, here’s a comment underneath the article arguing for gun … Continue reading →

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