Daily Archives: March 31, 2010

Mexican President Felipe Calderon Blames Assault Rifle Imports on Congressional Lobbyists

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

Gun talk: starts at 3:08. El Presidente blames Washington lobbyists: 5:05. And that would be . . . the NRA? Gun makers? Corruption, eh? Mind you, the American kettle folk would like to remind Sr. Calderon that that’s an awfully … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Kimmell Starbucks Guns. What Else Do You Need to Know?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

NB: Fingers OFF the triggers boys.

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The Truth About Guns Clocks 18k+ Visits in its First Full Month

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

After creating, selling and leaving The Truth About Cars, I thought I’d never find a subject that would engage me as fully as all things automotive. Boy, was I wrong. The Truth About Guns (TTAG) is the most exciting project … Continue reading →

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Walmart: We Still Sell Ammo. When We Have Some to Sell

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Brad Kozak

So, that’s that. Walmart is NOT banning ammo. Now I just wish the country-wide ammo shortage would ease so I could find some .38 special practice loads…
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Ex-Beretta Sales Rep Nicked for Selling Arms to Iran

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

“You want to know where they found two of the sniper scopes, between you and me [and TTAG's readers]?” Beretta sales-rep-turned-arms dealer Alessandro Bon asked an “associate” in a wiretapped conversation. “In Afghanistan … They fired on German soldiers with … Continue reading →

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Florida: M4 Carbine Swiped from SWAT

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

Officer John Foshee [not shown] would have been our Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day. But I’ve already awarded that dubious distinction to a mother whose firearms tolerance proved fatal. So let’s just say that Officer Foshee was caught with … Continue reading →

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ATF Expands eTrace to Belgium. JPFO: Why?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

Belgium makes some first-class firearms. The City of Liege has been at it since 1350ish. Thanks to Europe’s pervasive anti-gun culture (just sayin’), the country’s firearms industry is a shadow of its former self. But there’s still some action. In … Continue reading →

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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Sandy Tucker

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

OK, so who “owns” a gun? The person who bought it, obviously. Only maybe not. At the risk of going all Eddy the Eagle (the NRA character, not the UK ski jumper), we must all take “ownership” of gun safety. … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Pop Culture and Guns in “Couples Retreat”

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Martin Albright

Rented the movie “Couples Retreat” a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, not much more than a mediocre film (maybe two stars, max.) As is the case with too many movies today, the trailer makes it look much funnier than it actually … Continue reading →

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“Jesus Scopes” Critics Need to Find Their Smile

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

“Enjoy your war profits” comely commentator Rachel Maddow snarked at the end of her MSNBC report on the “Jesus Guns” controversy. Maddow was upset at Trijicon scopes for selling the U.S. Army some 250,000 Advance Combat Optical Guides engraved with … Continue reading →

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