Daily Archives: June 9, 2010

Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Martin Brooks

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Robert Farago

“The Sheriff’s Office is changing its policy for gun shows at the Crown Expo Center after a rifle fired unexpectedly during a Sunday event.” Once again, the media reports a negligent discharge so that the weapon gets the blame (i.e. people … Continue reading →

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Any Chance the Ice Cream Truck Driver Was Threatened?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Robert Farago

I have this sneaking suspicion that the concerned parent who pulled up to the speeding ice cream truck driver was not as calm and polite as he is in this metaphorical post-mortem. Also, did the truck driver have a concealed … Continue reading →

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Procedural Screw-Up Spikes MA “Gun A Month Club” Bill

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Boston Globe reports that Massachusetts House Bill 4102 (“An Act to Reduce Firearms Violence”) died due to a procedural error (a.k.a. a screw-up). “On Tuesday afternoon, the votes were counted: 4 in favor and 4 opposed, along with several non-votes. Lacking … Continue reading →

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TTAG T-Shirt o’ the Day: When Zombies Attack!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Brad Kozak

Note the use of a pistol grip on the 12 gauge – improves mobility, when you’re dealing with multiple targets in an enclosed space. You can find the shirt for yourself, here.

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Five Things You’ll Never Hear a Gun Owner Say

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Robert Farago

5. “I have enough guns” – TTAG writer Martin Albright made this observation yesterday. As much as it keeps American companies busy, the idea of never-ending gun buying is a extremely disturbing for people who don’t own a single firearm. Why would … Continue reading →

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Taser Unleashed on “Manic Moose and Gonzo Grizzlies”

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Robert Farago

Tasers are pretty good at stopping humans from doing whatever they were doing before they got Tased. Unless of course that something is attempting to metabolize huge amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, PCP or suchlike. In which case the Taser won’t … Continue reading →

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What Caliber is Your Brassiere?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Donal Fagan

Or is it a bustier? Boston Globe’s StylePhile notices the armament in Lady Gaga’s Alejandro video. The plot is a bit vague (Catholic cabaret? An homage to men who love fishnets?), but the clear stand-out (literally!) is Gaga’s gun bra. … Continue reading →

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