Daily Archives: March 19, 2010

Question of the Day: “What’s the Point of a Merkel RX.Helix When You Can Buy a Semi Auto?”

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

One obvious answer: politics. There are plenty of countries where civilians are not allowed to own semi-automatic rifles. Too bad, then, that the most excellent website thefirearmblog.com is about “Firearms not politics.” BTW: Merkel RX.Helix. And hat tip to commentator … Continue reading →

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Poacher of “Largest Eight-Pointer Ever Measured” Pleads Out

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) licensed Troy Alan Reinke to shoot one deer with a bow and arrow. Instead, Reinke shot three deer with a rifle, including what could well be the world’s largest eight-point buck (190 gross … Continue reading →

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George Clooney Gun Control Advocate, Make-Believe Assassin

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

From screenrant.com: A film coming out this fall that’s flown way under the radar is The American, starring George Clooney. Directed by Anton Corbijn in his first wide release feature, the story centers around an assassin (Clooney) who hides out … Continue reading →

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azcentral.com Refuses to Re-Write Misleading “Taser Death” Headline

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

“Autopsy: Taser death caused by heart attack, drugs.” That’s how azcentral.com reports the fact that a Taser did NOT kill Mark Andrew Morse on February 4. In fact, a just-released autopsy revealed that Morse had enough methamphetamine in his system … Continue reading →

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U.S. Department of Education: 100 Glocks, 52 Shotguns

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Washington Post received the clarification that TTAG sought re: the number and type of Department of Education’s arsenal of firearms. And here it is: “The Office of the Inspector General has 100 special agents and each is issued a … Continue reading →

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Are the NRA’s Pants on the Ground?

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

Despite fears that the Obama administration would usher in a new era of gun control, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is having a banner year. On the meta-level, the U.S. Supreme Court looks set to strike down Chicago’s 28-year-old handgun … Continue reading →

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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Philadelphia D.A. Seth Williams

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Farago

OK, first of all, I’m assuming that Philly D.A. Seth Williams owns a gun. Given the law bringer’s bad ass attitude towards the bad guys, I’d bet dollars to [cops'] donuts that Mr. Williams is packing heat. Secondly, well done … Continue reading →

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Conceal This

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Brad Kozak

I have something to confess. I have a concealed handgun license (CHL) and I rarely carry my handgun. The reasons why I don’t carry that often—and why thousands of other concealed carry permit holders also leave home without it—bears examination.

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