Daily Archives: July 12, 2010

Mehserle/Grant blog fallout

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Donal Fagan

Like nearly everyone else, Colorlines questions the verdict: Oscar Grant Verdict: What’s Inside the Jury’s Ruling The awkward ruling, which came after just under nine hours of deliberation, appears to both accept the defense case that Mehserle pulled his gun … Continue reading →

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And How Was Your Day? (7.12.10)

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

Walmart. Everyone buys ammo at Walmart. Yeah, well, “everyone” doesn’t live in Rhode Island. You know how your neighborhood Walmart is clean and tidy and staffed by people who give a damn (even if they’re just pretending)? Not in my … Continue reading →

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Practical Firearms Training at PFT – Pt. 3 – Clearing a Room

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Philip Van Cleave

Back in May, I took several force-on-force classes at Practical Firearms Training in West Virginia. To make the training scenarios as real as possible, the instruction included “live fire” with Airsoft and paintball guns and simunitions. In this third scenario, … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts: Every Gun Sale Through an FFL

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

Massachusetts House Bill 4102 is still out there, somewhere. The legislation is known as the “gun a month” bill. Less well known: it would require a federally licensed firearms dealer to conduct the private sale/transfer of all firearms. If enacted, the … Continue reading →

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When Are Cyclists in Season?

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Donal Fagan

As a recreational and commuter cyclist, I have seen my share of disputes between ICE-powered drivers and LEG-powered riders. During one large bike club ride, some fellows were trying to wave cars by the group while we were on the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mess With the Fat Guy

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

In the main, Americans are now what Sears’ blue jeans department used to call “husky.” To which we could add the word “seriously.” And while we can debate the politically correct way to say “fat” and/or the moral implications of … Continue reading →

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Mako Introduces World’s Only Stand-Alone Recoil Butt Pad with A Fully Adjustable Monopod for AR-15/M4-Style 6-Position Stocks

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

This is a big deal—if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “You know what I need? A stand-alone recoil butt pad with a fully adjustable monopod for my AR-15′s existing six-position stock.” I jest, of course. Because that’s exactly the kind … Continue reading →

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