Suicide is NOT Painless

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I heard the news through Facebook. Again. It seems that Facebook is the 21st Century town crier, passing along news you'd otherwise miss, or not hear until months after the fact. Another friend of...

ISRA Condemns Proposed IL Ammo Sin Tax

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The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA): The ISRA is condemning a proposal that would levy a 2% "sin tax" on retail ammunition sales in the state. Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago), HB5167...

Virginia is for Gun (and Freedom) Lovers

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The Los Angeles Times' anonymous editorial writer (at least I couldn't find attribution) thinks Virginia is making a big mistake. In fact the headline of the editorial is Virginia shoots itself in the foot...

Gun Registration? The 80% Solution

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The following arrived in my inbox from a dedicated, anonymous, unidentified, stealthy, unnamed, uncredited, unknown, mysterious reader: Federal law allows individuals to manufacture their own firearms. Not only is it fun and rewarding, but you...

Question of the Day: How do You Defend Yourself Against Workplace Violence?

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An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agent was wounded in California and a second one was killed. In their office. By one of their own. "Officials say that deputy special agent in charge Kevin Kozak was speaking...

Mayor Emmanuel’s Gun Registration Scheme Finds A Friend

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 "Bill Jenkins isn't your classic gun control lobbyist," nwitimes.com asserts. "In fact, he isn't even a lobbyist or a formal activist. He is an Illinois gun owner and a father who lost a child to...

Libya: Free Men Armed Against Each Other. And?

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  For all their talk about "liberating" people to establish democracy, politicians value stability over freedom. One need only look south of our border to see how U.S. foreign policy has nothing to do with...

Quote of the Day: Cognitive Dissonance Edition

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"Sen. Gould of Lake Havasu City has adjusted his previous bills over concerns expressed by Gov. Jan Brewer . The new bill addresses concealed-carry permits, the posting of 'no-gun' signs and lockers for gun...

NY Gov Cuomo’s $2m “Anti-Gun” Initiative

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“These initiatives will give communities the tools they need to effectively fight gun violence and reduce crime," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday,"making the state a safer and better place to live...

TTAG Turns Two: Fusaro Edition

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I was using Twitter as a forum to write what was on my mind. I tweeted about guns and I received a message from Robert Farago that simply said, “You’re a funny guy. Fancy...

TTAG Turns Two: Sutherland Edition

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I am undoubtedly the least qualified guy to write about firearms for TTAG. However that never stopped Robert Farago from throwing out the fear and common sense clause and letting me join in the...

Inaccuaracies from the ATF? Say it Ain’t So, Joe!

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Here at The Truth About Guns we have covered the ATF's death spiral (well, I can hope) to a fare-thee-well. But for those who haven't been paying attention, the ATF, with the knowledge and/or...