Daily Archives: June 8, 2010

New York Times Minimizes the Stupidity of Microstamping Guns

Most pro-gun reactions to gun control legislation require a bit of thinking. This morning, I tried to explain how Massachusetts’ move to limit gun sales to one per month per customer could endanger lives—by limiting the self-defense options of a … Continue reading

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Biker Faces Jail for Recording Gun-Wielding Undercover Cop

Crap. The cop got caught over-reacting, BIG STYLE, and the D.A. helped the boys in blue circle the wagons. The quote about a “moment of danger” is double crap. But don’t take my word for it, check out the dash … Continue reading

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Damned If You Do

You read about another jetliner crash, dozens of people were killed, and so you resolve to avoid the cheap carriers, or to fly as little as possible. Statistics say flying is safer, and it is – until it isn’t. The … Continue reading

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Video Review: GunVault GV1000C – DLX Gun Safe

Full review of the Gun Vault GV1000C – DLX to follow.

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This Gun Is Hot!

or at least warm. As per the Globe’s Metro Desk, Boston police have a new gizmo to link perps with pieces: When the Bullard TI Commander camera is pointed at a recently discarded handgun, the body heat retained by the … Continue reading

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AR-50 Raises the Roof

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Leaving Home – Chapter Five

It was dusk when we docked at the bustling Port Sa’id. None of the crew were permitted leave to go ashore. We topped off our diesel fuel tanks; we would be motoring through rather than traveling under sail. The Captain contracted … Continue reading

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