Daily Archives: March 25, 2010

Ruger CEO Calls for Trade War

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

“I’m calling for a tit-for-tat policy. If the number one and number two handguns in America [Austria's Glock and Croatia's XD] are from European countries that totally prohibit U.S.-made handguns, then we should reciprocate. We will have a perfect mirror. … Continue reading →

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Starbucks CEO: “Only Unloaded Guns at Starbucks”

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

So, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz screwed the pooch at the shareholder’s meeting re: the whole gun control thing. Maybe. After a sensible statement about the logistical issues surrounding the idea of asking employees to frisk customers for firearms (or some … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Brad Kozak

Here at TTAG, we’re doing our best to present all points of view. [ED: We never knowingly not publish ANY article on gun control, except those that fail a basic literacy test.] Taking that one step further, I’ve extended this … Continue reading →

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Hunters: Get Ready for Simulated Randomized Animal Spawn Points

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

Griffin Technology is already hyping its new game “Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt.” According to the press release, “players will explore ten diverse North American hunting locations. Each map features unique animals, dangerous animal encounters, randomized animal spawn points and … Continue reading →

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What if handguns were HAND-guns?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Brad Kozak

The imaginative folks over at H2 ask the rhetorical question, “what if handguns were hand-guns?” I’m also thinking how cool it would have been, if I could have gotten my hands to do that when I was a kid. Except … Continue reading →

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Bang, Bang . . . You’re Dead.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Brad Kozak

When I was a kid, I had what I guess you’d call a good childhood. Two parents that loved me. Good school. Three squares a day. The usual. A big part of growing up revolved around my toy chest, which … Continue reading →

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EDITORIAL: Revolvers Rule!

Posted on March 25, 2010 by William C. Montgomery

By William C Montgomery on March 25, 2010 Let’s face facts: semi-automatic pistols are cool and revolvers are for stogy old farts and nerds. Case in point, who gets all the chicks: Riggs (Beretta 9mm) or Murtaugh (S&W .357 Magnum)?  … Continue reading →

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Tea Party Members Pledge Not to Shoot Democrats

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

Money shot: 1:25

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“Fear No Evil” Hornady 9.3 x 74R 286 gr InterLock® SP-RP Round

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

“Devastating terminal performance” for $86.77 a box. Before I share the ad copy, quick question: since when are wild animals evil? Hornady Dangerous Game Series ammunition is designed specifically for dangerous game and safari hunting. These cartridges feature both classic … Continue reading →

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“When faced with arrest, he tried to eat the evidence. It killed him”

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

Not the Taser that officers used to subdue him (Rickey Massey), then. Which is why Taser PR sent me this story. The company vigorously defends itself from lawsuits filed against it by victims or relatives of victims of Taser attacks … Continue reading →

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