Author Archives: Robert Farago

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About Robert Farago

Robert Farago is the Publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). He started the site to explore the ethics, morality, business, politics, culture, technology, practice, strategy, dangers and fun of guns.

This Is What Happens to a Disarmed Populace: Woolwich Machete Attack Edition

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

“British Prime Minister David Cameron. who cut short a visit to Paris to return to London, called the attack ‘truly shocking’ and said there are ‘strong indications’ that a brutal attack in London is terror-related.” Really? Wonder what give him … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Control | 94 Comments

Forbes: NRA Hypocrites for Gun Movie List

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

In his post-Newtown press conference, NRA Veep Wayne LaPierre tried to deflect attention away from Adam Lanza’s Bushmaster AR-15. LaPierre criticized society for fostering homicidal urges through violent movies and videogames. “Isn’t fantasizing about killing people as a way to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Nation, NRA | 19 Comments

UPDATE: FBI Interviewee Confessed to Triple Murder, Pulled A Knife

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

  “An FBI agent fatally shot a Chechen man in Orlando, Florida early Wednesday after the man allegedly turned violent,” dailymail.co.uk reports. This much we knew. We now learn he did so “as [Ibragim Todashev] was preparing to sign a written … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control | 42 Comments

Kansas Teacher [Not Shown] Arrested for Firearms Possession

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

  I’m old enough to remember when Kelly LeBrock was the world’s most beautiful woman. Actually, I’m older than that. I remember life during wartime. Specifically, growing up during the not-so-beautiful “police action” in Vietnam. The war in Southeast Asia … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, News | 55 Comments

FBI Shoots and Kills Boston Marathon Bombing Interviewee

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

“A Central Florida man who was shot and killed by an FBI agent early Wednesday morning was being investigated by the FBI and Massachusetts authorities in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings,” orlandosentinel.com reports. “Ibragim Todashev, 27, was shot in a condo at … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment | 44 Comments

Self-Defense Tip: On-Body Carry or Nothing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

Have you ever watched a woman fishing through her bag for a bit of lippy? Imagine someone trying to get a gun out of a handbag in an emergency. If the gat’s not in a holster inside the bag, purse … Continue reading →

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Posted in Concealed Carry, Gear, Personal Defense | 42 Comments

Quote of The Day: Bob Costas Reductio Ad Absurdum Edition

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

“They always present this theoretical – ‘well, what if there’s not one or two invaders to my home, what if there’s 10 or 12 and after I’ve killed the first eight or nine, I need to reload?’ Yes, let me … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control | 70 Comments