Monthly Archives: July 2010

Brigham Young Prof’s Son and Daughter-in-Law Indicted for His Murder

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

Back in March, TTAG reported on the murder of Brigham University professor and gun collector Kay Mortensen. sltrib.com reports that police have now arrested Mortensen’s son Roger Kay [above] and his wife Pamela Ann for slitting the prof’s throat. “Detectives … Continue reading →

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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Officer Gonzalez

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

“Details about what happened to two boys found shot to death with their father’s handgun trickled out as sheriff’s deputies tried to piece together the evidence,” contracostatimes.com reports. “San Bernardino County sheriff’s Sgt. Frank Bell said investigators are considering the … Continue reading →

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“Clearly, rapid aggressive action by a single actor has been and is now the most effective countermeasure for the active killer”

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

Ever since the massacre at Columbine, U.S. law enforcement officials have gradually realized that a responding officer facing what’s called an “active shooter” (a.k.a. spree killer) can’t wait for the SWAT team to arrive. The cop in question has to go … Continue reading →

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Obscure Object of Desire: CSMG Fully Automatic BB Gun

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

Your mother wanted me to tell you: you can put several eyes out with this thing, in rapid succession. Click here for more info from fullyautomaticairgun.com and some relevant YouTubery. Meanwhile, the stats: 30 round magazine capacity .177 or .22 … Continue reading →

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Will This Anti-Gun Second Amendment Argument Ever Die?

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Robert Farago

A letter to the editor re: the “well-regulated militia ain’t you, you stupid bastard” interpretation of the Second Amendent by one Nancy Fink. Ms. Fink is from Highland Park, which recently had its handgun ban struck down by the United States … Continue reading →

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Paddle Holster? Get a Grip! Here’s How

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Robert Farago
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Brits Hold a Taser Party

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Robert Farago

On one hand, I feel sorry for the Brits. They’ve seen violent crime soar in the last decade, and they have no, I repeat, no gun rights. Whether or not these two facts are related is a matter for debate. … Continue reading →

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