Category Archives: Gun Nation

Obama to Seek Marshmallow Cannon Ban. Eventually.

Kids shooting themselves with marshmallow cannons firing squishy projectiles at 15 FPS? Not only can you expect the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence to include marshmallow suicides in their gun violence stats, but it’s only a matter of time … Continue reading

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AK State Gun: Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 .30-06. Or Not.

“Sen. Charlie Huggins, a Wasilla Republican who last year proposed making the pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 .30-06 caliber rifle the official state firearm, has withdrawn the legislation,” thenewstribune.com reports. The Alaskan pol was trying to duplicate the state gun hoopla generated … Continue reading

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Guns and the Rise of Democracy – Part 2

Ask a political science professor what constitutes a government and he’ll likely tell describe it along the lines of an organized monopoly on the legitimate use of force. There are some permutations, but this is the basic thrust of the idea … Continue reading

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Are Gun Rights “Extremists” In FBI Crosshairs?

“The FBI said Monday that it is being inundated with calls from local government officials asking for assistance in dealing with anti-government extremists,” officer.com reports. I mention this because A) the Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division’s use … Continue reading

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Sherri Williams Wants You To Experience Her Pleasures. Again.

Sherri Williams just can’t get enough. You might say she’s insatiable. She’s climbing right back up on the horse again. We told you about her first annual “Guns for Toys” event exactly one year ago today. In case you were … Continue reading

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Question of the Day: Does Your Gun Store Do Internet Transfers?

The NSSF is reporting continued good times in the firearms bidness.  Year-over-year, NICS (adjusted FBI background check) search volume was up 17.3% in January. Sure, there are the naysayers who base their claims of lower gun sales on other metrics. … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day: Old Testament Edition

“This is a place of peace. Weapons are allowed inside only after they have been hammered into plowshares.” – sign on church door in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by blogger Ann Althouse.

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