Daily Archives: June 24, 2010

Here’s What’s Going to Happen In Chicago When the Supreme Court’s McDonald Decision Strikes Down The Windy City’s Handgun Ban

Nothing. Initially, not a damn thing. The ban will be gone, but the Supremes will not strike down “reasonable” state requirements re: gun ownership. Outside of Chicago, in the rest of Illinois, an aspiring gun owner must apply for a … Continue reading

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Happiness is a Warm Gun. In a Woman’s Hands.

You knew it had to happen, because in the karmic greater scheme of things, every action requires an equal and opposite reaction. Thus the militant, left-wing women’s groups that are virulently anti-gun (N.O.W., Code Pink, et all) have spawned a … Continue reading

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John D. Suttie Project Gun No 2: The “Black Beauty” 1911

Nothing is better than homemade bread, pies or guns! Guns? Sure- there’s no better way to get just what you want, for a lot less (usually) than store-bought. So here’s one of my favorite recipes, and the finished product:

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OK, NOW I’m Scared

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Bad Service Killings: USA Today Forgets to Round Down to Zero

As loathe as I am to led a story with stats, here’s the beef in a USA Today article entitled Enraged customers fuel a disturbing trend. “In 1997-98, 60 homicides were committed by disgruntled customers and clients; in 2007-08 the … Continue reading

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89-Year-Old KY Woman Gets Concealed Carry Permit

I’m of two minds on this one. On one hand, a gun is the ultimate equalizer. A firearm gives an 89-year-old woman a fighting chance against a younger, fitter, stronger assailant. Which would be, let’s face it, any assailant. And … Continue reading

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Red: Helen Mirren with a Machine Gun. What Else Do You Need to Know?

Saying that, I liked the other Red. A lot.

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