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“Conventional Wisdom.” As unreliable as “Common Sense” is rare.

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Brad Kozak

Did you ever stop to think about why you think what you think? Seriously. Let’s stop a minute and consider one of those “meta” questions, like “why do we believe what we believe.” I started down this path today, after … Continue reading →

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Otis McDonald Applies for A Handgun License

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Robert Farago

That’s Otis McDonald of the italicized McDonald decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The five to four ruling struck down Chicago’s 28-year-old handgun ban, incorporated the Second Amendment (made it trump state law) and opened the door to an extended … Continue reading →

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More McDonald Analysis: NSSF Speaks Out

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Brad Kozak

The National Shooting Sports Foundation weighs in on the McDonald ruling, et all. Part the Second after the break.

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Colbert’s Got a Gun…

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Brad Kozak

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Automatics for the People – Ilya Shapiro & Jackie Hilly<a> www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes 2010 Election Fox News Stephen Colbert weighs in with a point/counterpoint discussion of the McDonald decision.

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Chicago’s Handgun Ban

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Brad Kozak

The decision has just been handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court, reaffirming your right to own a gun in all 50 states. This is a game-changer, folks. In a 5 to 4 ruling, Justice Samuel Alito writing for the majority, … Continue reading →

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Supremes Nominee Kagan: Did She or Didn’t She?

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Brad Kozak

Those wacky ObamaNauts. I guess when you’ve got the White House, the Senate and the House, you figure the world is your Oyster – and so’s the Supreme Court. But the Big O is finding life anything but a bowl … Continue reading →

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Mayor Daley’s Gun Control Proposals Unleash Quote Wars

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Robert Farago

Every year, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley holds a press conference on gun crime, wherein Hizzoner proposes some initiative or another for reducing illegal guns/gun crimes. Every single time, he trots out a victim of same to justify a legislative agenda … Continue reading →

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