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Liberal Democrat gun guy. Go figure.

Baum to Obama: Don’t Burn Ballistic Bridges

Posted on January 25, 2011 by danbaum

That’s me and my family at the Democratic Convention in 2008, watching Barack Obama accept the nomination. We’re big Obama fans. But I find myself cringing when I read all the calls from the left for Obama to come out strongly … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control | Tagged | 27 Comments

Dan Baum to Hi-Cap Mag Banners: “Calm the Fuck Down”

Posted on January 14, 2011 by danbaum

When my compatriots on the left talk about passing new gun laws—banning big magazines etc.—I keep coming back to this question: Why do you want to do this?

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Control | 20 Comments

Baum Blasts Ballistic Bullies

Posted on January 12, 2011 by danbaum

As we talk about a new ban on large-capacity magazines, let’s consider the history. Back during the 1994-2004 “assault weapons ban,” Congress never banned large-capacity magazines. It banned their manufacture and import. If you had one, you were as free … Continue reading →

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Posted in Editorials, Gun Control | 12 Comments

Baum Blasts Times’ Temerity

Posted on January 11, 2011 by danbaum

Not to pick unduly on The New York Times, but its editorial of 11 January, referring to “the visceral evidence that the groups have made the country a far more dangerous place,” is beneath the dignity of a great newspaper. What, pray, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, Gun Nation, Media | 8 Comments

Dan Baum on the Giffords Shooting/Safeway Massacre

Posted on January 10, 2011 by danbaum

The shooting of Rep. Giffords is, at least in part, a gun story, so allow me to weigh in. The New York Times, a paper I really like, had two dumb things to say about it. This, from today’s editorial: (Arizona’s) gun … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Control, Gun Nation, Law and Order | Tagged , | 21 Comments