Category Archives: Gun Nation

Pittsburgh Police [Not Shown] Continue .40 vs. .45 Caliber Charade

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Robert Farago

Regular readers will recall TTAG’s previous post about the Pittsburgh Po-Po’s “investigation” into whether their .40 caliber pistols had enough “stopping power” for local law enforcement officers intent on saving their asses protecting and serving the city’s taxpayers. Back in April, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Gun Nation, Handguns, Police Procedure | 111 Comments

New York Father Arrested for Toy Gun Play

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Robert Farago

“I don’t care if that toy gun is plastic,” Leni Calas tells the reporter. “I mean, he’s brandishing a firearm and I don’t care if that firearm is plastic. That’s unacceptable.” Note that the video above edits out the bit … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, Gun Nation, Law and Order | 117 Comments

First Aid Tip: Even Magic Bullet Wounds Need Prompt Medical Attention

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dan Zimmerman

Who’d criticize a mother who only wants the best for her son? The Santa Fe, Texas po-po, that’s who. “A Southeast Texas woman is facing a felony charge for allegedly delaying hospital treatment of her teenage son’s gunshot wound until … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Nation, Media | 41 Comments

TTAG Mother’s Day Message to Mrs. Terry

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Robert Farago

I cannot begin to know your pain. All my children are alive and well, thank God. But I understand what it means to be overlooked, ignored and belittled. Your son was shot by drug thugs wielding a firearm enabled by … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Nation | 42 Comments

Obscure Object of Desire: M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Robert Farago

I like big bullets and I cannot lie. You other brothers can’t deny. That when you see a .50 caliber machine gun topped by what looks a lot like a bird-watching telescope rattling off a few hundred rounds you think … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Nation, Rifles | 49 Comments

New York Times: “Psychiatric Bible” Highlights Threat to Gun Rights

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Robert Farago

  I’m just funnin’ with y’all. The New York Times cares about gun rights like the Mayor of Bikinis, Texas cares about political correctness. Even so, we can connect these dots without the Gray Lady’s help. “Gun owners Patients and parents concerned about … Continue reading →

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Forget “Gun Control.” Forget “Gun Safety.” It’s “Gun Reform”

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Robert Farago

  When USA Today contacted me to write an editorial I asked the Gannet guy why his employer stopped using the term “gun control.” Why’d they adopted the language of the civilian disarmament industry (see what I did there?) and substituted … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, Gun Nation, Media | 29 Comments