Daily Archives: May 31, 2010

Tennessee “Guns in Bars” Bill Nothing of the Sort

The Memphis Commercial Appeal has a bee in its bonnet re: the “guns in bars” legislation heading towards approval. They’re pissed at the state legislature’s likely override of the governor’s veto of HB0233, which would allow the state’s 270,000 concealed carry permit … Continue reading

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Philippine Gun Ban is Go

As TTAG predicted, the Philippine government is moving to extend its temporary, election-related gun ban to infinity—and beyond! The state-dominated media is, surprise, lining up behind the idea. “We believe that the enforcement of the proposed gun ban would help correct … Continue reading

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Holsterless in Seattle

Holsters aren’t all that expensive. The Seattle Times reports a negligent discharge that will end all negligent discharges for this cheapskate: “A man accidentally shot himself in the testicles at Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Lynnwood Sunday afternoon, police said. … Continue reading

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In Praise of . . . Heckler & Koch P2000′s Trigger Pull

Heckler & Koch is one of those brands in the gun world that even the rivet counters respect. Or perhaps you could say it has the least amount of critics. I recently had some trigger time behind the P2000 V1 … Continue reading

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Finland’s Spree Killings Trigger Gun Control Debate

Last New Year’s Eve, Ibrahim Shkupolli stabbed his ex-lover, gunned down four of her colleagues at a Finnish shopping mall, and then turned the gun on himself. Shkupolli fired 10 shots from a pistol that had been stolen from a gun shop … Continue reading

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NY “Don’t Kill” Bill (AO2952) Hits the Media Wall

It’s hard to believe that any sane politician would mess with the provisions of a state’s penal code authorizing the police to use deadly force. Unless your “base” is so far to the left that it’s inches away from circumnavigating … Continue reading

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How to Fend Off Mexican Pirates

Way down Rio Grande way, the “border troubles” with our friends in Mexico are spilling out over our border. Haven’t gotten the memo? Think it’s just a couple of uppity ranchers on the border gettin’ into a little dustup with … Continue reading

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