South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill into law today allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry their weapons into establishments that serve alcohol. The law still allows establishments to bar guns from their premises, if they so choose. The South Carolina chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is predictably having kittens over the new law, and vowing to ensure that SC businesses are fully informed of their right to prohibit firearms on their premises. There are specific sign requirements to make that happen, which MDAGSA also decried, saying “the state has made requirements for signs prohibiting firearms so complex, it has been difficult for businesses to meet these requirements.” Or maybe they just don’t want to. Read on . . .
In the latest example of the rule that “criminals don’t care about background checks,” police say a handgun used to shoot up a Hartford, Connecticut bar last Sunday night came from a shipment of guns hijacked by a Bridgeport man in 2012. This is the second handgun to be found in criminal hands from the 111-gun shipment that was stolen last year; the other was used in the stick-up of more than a half-dozen gas stations, fast food restaurants and convenience stores in the area. Police say more than 80 of the guns from that shipment are still unaccounted for. The man apprehended in the series of stick-ups said he bought the gun from a man who had several guns laid out for sale, all matching Smith & Wessons. At the time, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch said, “This incident is a perfect example of why we need stronger gun laws in the United States. Loopholes need to be tightened up.” This idiot just doesn’t get it. Not a single existing law prevented any of that criminal activity from taking place, and he thinks adding more laws would miraculously change that.
The Ashland, Oregon City Council held an open forum on some proposed firearms ordinances recently, and a local citizen appeared to advocate that they were not, in fact, strong enough. It’s worth a watch.
I don’t hear too many readers talk about living in Pennsylvania, but if you do, here’s an alert to contact your representatives. House Bill 2011 was introduced Thursday by pro-gun Representative Mark Keller. If passed, HB 2011 would strengthen Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption laws to help ensure consistent laws throughout the state. Pennsylvania already has a preemption law on the books, but according to The Daily Caller, nearly fifty local governments have enacted gun control ordinances in violation of that preemption. Time to get on the phones. If you don’t know who your representative is, there’s a finder at the link above.
The Calguns Foundation is issuing a warning to gun owners throughout California in the wake of numerous reports of improper arrests and firearms seizures. Brandon Combs, executive director of Calguns, said, “Gun confiscation efforts pushed by Attorney General Kamala Harris have apparently led to unconstitutional arrests of regular, non-prohibited gun owners as well as the seizure of their firearms and ammunition.” The warning tells gun owners that “should you be contacted by law enforcement, be polite but prepared to exercise your rights. For instance, should a warrant be served upon you, do not physically resist the officers but do remain silent and contact your attorney as soon as possible. Do not consent to any search and remember that you are not required to volunteer information or open locked containers.” Calguns operates a Help Hotline for firearms-related legal issues. The Hotline can be reached at www.calgunsfoundation.org/hotline or (800) 556-2109.
Apparently the U.S. government gets tetchy when you infringe on their turf, e.g. smuggling guns and ammo into Mexico. Friday evening in Del Rio, Texas, two men from New Braunfels, TX were found guilty on multiple counts of smuggling ammunition from the U.S. into Mexico. Evidence showed that in late 2011 and early 2012, the brothers purchased more than 15,000 rounds of ammunition and 400 “assault rifle magazines” intended for transport into Mexico. In December 2011, USBP agents seized part of the ammunition along with 23 “assault rifles” near the Rio Grande river. Both men are in custody pending sentencing; each charge can carry penalties of up to 10 years and $250,000.
Kyle goes for some fun with his “Custom Fugly Mosin Nagant.” This is clearly still from the pack of videos shot when Richard Ryan was helping him out with the high-speed video, so it’s got some reasonably cool shots that way. Not up to RatedRR’s standards, of course, but then Richard’s gotta keep the good stuff for himself.
Has Kyle lost his mojo?
Another shooting and disassembly/assembly video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBeSJYBYzVE
the guy before the city council is HILARIOUS!! I almost think we need to copy him and mock other city councils/local governments for the same thing . . . . . oh that would be a hoot.
I’m surprised Federal had the balls to release a “subsonic 45acp” product.
On the other hand, I was also surprised they released a true subsonic 9mm 124gr bullet.
Two products at the opposite ends of “are you serious?”
19? I guess I should tell my 39year old son he’s a miracle. The previous post indicated the Glock 42 would NOT run with certain ammo…but what do I know. I’ve had 4 Taurus guns that ran perfectly.
Ironically if I wanted to tase someone without leaving AFIDs all over the place I could just remove the cartridge. To defeat micro stamping is equally as easy. Komrade Maddow you fail again.
Maybe through a carbine?
I grew up with guns around all my life. My mother’s second husband was a gunsmith. Guns were no big deal. Fascinating tools for hunting, target practice, and self defense. I shot my first 45 cal revolver when I was around 8 or 9 on my Great Granddad’s farm. That was scary! But of course I was only little and the revolver was huge. I never purchased a firearm; they were always given to me. My Mother’s third husband, my ‘Dad’, gave me a Browning 9mm when I left home at 19. I did a lot of traveling around the state and he didn’t feel comfortable with me running around without some sort of ‘big stick’; he was a Marine, after all. I later received a Remington 12ga pump to hunt birds. I never had a problem with gun ownership. It was always the people that was the worry.
I lived in Australia for over 10 years….no gun. I did get a chance to shoot some kangaroos though; a story for another day. But the fact that such a big deal was placed on the ‘tool’ seemed so ridiculous to me. It didn’t stop the killings, muggings, or any crime for that matter.
When I returned home I found that there wasn’t a ban on the AR-15 and they were a lot cheaper than they were in the ’80s when I worked for RSR Wholesale. I had a lot more enjoyment out of shooting that than any 22cal in the past.
No. Guns are not the problem in this country. The crazy, misguided people are.
-rh
Me thinks the reason for the stiff trigger is a liability issue, especially here in the Peoples Republic of California. As a side note, I purchased a M&P Pro, and the sear is totally different. Much better pull and lower trigger weight. Too bad S&W, Ruger and other manufacturers are allowing the pistols to drop off the CA DOJ approved list ths year. One more win for the Anti 2A crowd…
What do you do when you trace the gun back to the ATF?
Being a PO means you use discretion. This guy should be fired & charged with animal cruelty. What a disgrace to the uniform.
Last I checked they have Open X, 4.3 Dot, triangle and bullseye,
Thumbs down.
My FB “likes” will be seen by my spousal unit who loves FB.
Who I’d vote for at FB would be a WHOLE lot different than who I’d cast a private ballot for.
John