Tag Archives: Mayor Bloomberg

Editorial: Pistolization? Pistolize this!

Posted on May 5, 2010 by William C. Montgomery

Do you feel pistolized? Canadian sociology professor James Sheptycki created the term “Pistolization” to describe the phenomenon of a society that integrates hand guns into commonplace daily life. It’s a more elegant and pointy-headed way of describing a society that is … Continue reading →

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New York City Declares Victory in War on Illegal Guns

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Robert Farago

As TTAG has reported, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made gun control his “signature” issue. As with everything else involving politics timing is. Everything. Although Hizzoner’s campaign to “close the gun show loophole” has failed to gain traction anywhere save the … Continue reading →

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Close the Colorado Gun Store Loophole?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

As TTAG has pointed out previously, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns is acting like a dunk looking for his car keys under a streetlamp—because the light’s better. Their call to “Close the Gun Show Loophole” is … Continue reading →

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New York Gun Control Crusader [Not Shown] to Head Security Firm

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Robert Farago

Frederico Gebauer was New York Mayor Bloomberg’s go-to guy for gun control. As First Deputy Criminal Justice Coordinator, Gebauer helped develop the City’s Gun Courts. He was also the man behind Mayor Bloomberg’s national campaign: “Mayors Against Illegal Guns.” He … Continue reading →

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