Daily Archives: July 6, 2010

Son of McDonald: NRA Joins Benson vs. Chicago

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Robert Farago

We’re going to have to rethink the expression “a New York minute.” Four days after the Supreme Court struck down Chicago’s handgun ban, Mayor Daley’s mob enacted the country’s toughest gun control legislation. Four days after that, The National Rifle … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, Law and Order | 2 Comments

TTAG Welcomes Washington Times Readers

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Washington Times has just published my editorial Racist pols go straight back to disarming blacks. The piece excoriates the Supreme Court for failing to fully restore African Americans’ Second Amendment right to bear arms. It rips Chicago Mayor Richard Daley … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Coonan .357 Automatic

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Robert Farago

Before the Desert Eagle, there was the Coonan Arms .357 Automatic. “The gun got started because of an argument with my college roommate Steven Greg Bornus,” Dan Coonan tells TTAG. “Steven said the .357 revolver was the best gun in … Continue reading →

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What Should Concealed Carry License Training Cover?

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Brad Kozak

Seems I opened up a big ol’ can o’ worms yesterday, with my editorial on The Sad State of Gun Training in America. Good. I like nothing better than provoking some thoughtful debate and and discussion on TTAG. (And what’s … Continue reading →

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Shock Horror! Gun Found In Franklin TN Movie Theater Seat!

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Robert Farago

Earlier today, I dissected a Daily Mail story about pandemonium at an Old Blighty bank. Patrons and staff had a conniption after discovering a toy gun lying under a desk. You know: just lying there. Minding its own business. Oh … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Nation | 3 Comments

NRA: Elena Kagan Unfit for the U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Robert Farago

Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Sessions: We are writing to announce the National Rifle Association’s position on the confirmation of Solicitor General Elena Kagan as Associate Justice ofthe United States Supreme Court.

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Utah: Go Ahead and Carry

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Donal Fagan

This morning’s NY Times article Utah Gun Permits Popular With Out-of-Staters caught my eye. I have a old friend with the same name as the gentlemen applying for his Utah concealed carry permit. Frankly, the idea of getting a concealed carry … Continue reading →

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