Category Archives: Gun Nation

Question of the Day: Which Watch Do You Wear?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Robert Farago

I’m always amazed what I can’t do under stress. During a workout, it can take me three attempts to enter my four-digit iPhone passcode. When I was running my gun at SIG, I forgot to seat my SCAR’s mag properly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Nation, Open Carry, Personal Defense | 74 Comments

House GOPers Use Shotguns to Blow Dems Away

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Dan Zimmerman

Gosh, we hope that title doesn’t violate the President’s wishes for a new era of civility in a post-Gabby Giffords world. But the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (yes, really) held their annual shotgun sports competition, the Congressional Shoot-Out, Tuesday and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Gun Nation, Shotguns | 11 Comments

UK Answer to Riots: Arm Police with 36k TASERs and Three Water Cannons

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Robert Farago

During last summer’s London riots looters and malcontents preyed on an unarmed populace. Rather than restore British subjects’ right to keep and bear arms (from whence our own rights sprang) the Land of Hope and Glory has redoubled its efforts … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Control, Gun Nation | 6 Comments

OMG OMG! They’re Wearing Gun Jewelry! OMG!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Dan Zimmerman

“As part of the Kardashian empire, Kendall and Kylie Jenner have thousands of young girls who watch their every move. So perhaps the sisters aren’t sending the most positive message to their impressionable fans.” That’s the alarm sounded by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Nation, Media | 26 Comments

Question of the Day: Should Gang Members Be Allowed to Practice?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dan Zimmerman

We ran a report a few days ago about the closure of the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, Mass. Shut down for inventory? Pshaw! Reaching out to Smith’s PR crew hasn’t gotten us any answers. But now … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Gun Nation, Training & Technique | 81 Comments

Quote of the Day: You Forgot Homophobia Edition

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Robert Farago

“What I believe is that the vast majority of gun nuts, especially those who think they have to carry a gun while in public, and I know or have known many, are mostly older white guys, racists, who are afraid … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Control, Gun Nation | 33 Comments

OMG OMG! There’s an Online Business! In My Neighborhood! OMG!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Dan Zimmerman

What’s wrong with California? Hmmm, where to start…. Fiscally speaking, this is as good a place as any: “Today (Gov. Jerry Brown) will unveil his revised budget and explain what additional spending must be cut. Tax collections have run $3.5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Gun Nation | 31 Comments