Daily Archives: May 25, 2010

Minerals Management Service: Meth, Porn, Guns & Graft

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

A newly released Interior Department report reveals that the federal agency responsible for all offshore oil and gas regulation failed to maintain its distance from the industry [supposedly] subject to its oversight. [Download report here.] In specific, regulators for the Department … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Donal Fagan

I like to sing The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and other songs, on long drives. The Gene Pitney version never made it into the film, but James Taylor covered it years later. So last week I was singing and … Continue reading →

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Sturm, Ruger Coyote Special LCP .380 Celebrates Texas Governor Perry’s Marksmanship

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

Last February, Texas Governor Rick Perry went for a jog with his dog. At some point, Perry shot and killed a coyote with his laser-sighted Sturm, Ruger & Co. LCP .380. Firing hollow points, apparently. In defense of his dog, … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Firearms Instructor: Native Americans Denied Natural Right to Bear Arms

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Fred Behnken

This weekend I ran a handgun class in Gallup,New Mexico. Many of the twenty participants were Native Americans: Navajo Zuni tribal members. They are good people. They are Americans. But according to the Indian Bill of Rights, under USC codes, … Continue reading →

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Hornaday Superformance Ammo Hits NRA’s Bullseye

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

In Internet terms, the 2010 National Rifle Association (NRA) convention is ancient history. But the disruption in the PR force is great, what with so much time, money and effort expended in so small a time-space continuum. Our good friends … Continue reading →

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Detroit Mayor Bing Bans TV Crews from Police Raids

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

Clear? Actually, make that CLEAR! And it’s only taken Detroit Mayor Dave Bing a week to decide to ban reality TV crews from police raids. That’s after a SWAT team accidentally shot and killed seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones whilst executing a warrant, … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Charter Arms Undercover .38 Revolver

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

Full review to follow.

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