Monthly Archives: February 2010

Arizona Daily Sun: Open Carry Means “Arming a bunch of amateur civilians in place of passing gun laws”

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

The internets are abuzz re: this morning’s Frank Rich editorial: Axis of the Obsessed and Deranged. The New York Times’ liberal extremist builds on a previous Sunday magazine piece painting the Tea Party movement as a bunch of loons. Rich … Continue reading →

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Gun Bribes Highlight Afghan Corruption

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

And it’s one, two, three, what are we fighting for? Don’t ask me I don’t give a damn. I’m going to Afghanistan. A country whose rigged elections and endemic corruption was the focus of the Obama Administration’s pre-surge anxiety—until it … Continue reading →

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Question of the Day: Are Modern Guns Ugly?

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

Personally, I don’t think so. When form follows function, all is well. Well, except for the Stoeger Double Defense. This is not a viewpoint shared by the unnamed author of Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Looks to Pass “Second Amendment Appreciation Act”

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

WTRF.com reports that West Virginia’s House of Delegates passed legislation that would offer gun buyers a “tax holiday” during the first weekend of October. The Second Amendment Appreciation Act’s Democratic lead sponsor says the holiday could yield increased tax revenue. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Argument for Gun Control in the History of the World Ever

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago
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Well, FINALLY.

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago
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How Not To Report a Gun-Related Story: Iowa’s New Domestic Abuse Gun Confiscation Law

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

According to KIMT reporter Natalie Tendall’s official bio, “she loved to play news reporter as a child.” Judging from her article Domestic Abuser Gun Bill Reaction, she’s still playing at being one now. Tendall (or someone) has crafted a by-the-numbers … Continue reading →

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How Not to Review a Gun: Taurus Judge

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

Just to remind you, The Truth About Guns needs a gun reviewer. If you’d like to apply for the job, please send an email to robert@thetruthaboutguns.com.

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Have You Noticed That The Media Turns Off Comments for Gun-Related Stories?

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Robert Farago

Gun owners are a fairly vocal group of people. Well, some of them are. And the ones that are, really are. When The Huffington Post takes a proverbial swing at gun owners’ rights (or hopeful lack thereof), the comments section … Continue reading →

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With Gun Metaphors Like These . . .

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Robert Farago

Sports writers have a lot more leeway than reporters covering any other topic. They’re about as likely to provide straight reporting as a gay man is to masturbate to a picture of Marissa Miller. But there are limits, and I … Continue reading →

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