Author Archives: Robert Farago

About Robert Farago

Robert Farago is the Publisher and Managing Editor of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). He started the site to explore the ethics, morality, business, politics, culture, technology, practice, strategy, dangers and fun (yes fun) of guns.

CA Crime Prevention Officer Screws the Pooch

leagle.com provides us with a story of a “crime prevention-specialist” who had no idea what to do when experiencing an actual crime. Here are the facts of the case, with my analysis: On a March 2008 morning the two public … Continue reading

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William Tell Is Alive and Well And Living in the Middle East

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Brady Campaign Gets It Right on State’s Rights

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. In this case, The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is right to label the various “Firearms Freedom Acts” enacted by pro-gun states unconstitutional. The idea that a state … Continue reading

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Milla Jovovich: “I never realized shooting guns is a lot like playing guitar”

Neither did I. But it is, apparently. At least according to Milla Jovovich, star of Resident Evil: Afterlife. “After a day of shooting machine guns, I got blisters on my fingers,” she told mtv.com. “It’s like, ‘Oh, I need to … Continue reading

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No Guns For Jews?

Click here to see all five parts of this new documentary series, produced by Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership.

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Ruger Introduces Mini Thirty, 10/22 Tactical Rifles

Ye Olde Press Release, minus the prices ($921 and $316-ish) Mini Thirty Tactical Rifle Announcing a new model of the simple, rugged and reliable Mini Thirty® Rifle, the Mini Thirty Tactical Rifle. Like all Ruger® Mini Thirty rifles, which have … Continue reading

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Not so Obscure Object of Desire: Playstation 3 Assault Rifle

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Save Spiders—With A Homemade Rifle

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Koran Burning Pastor Packing .40 Heat

A few days ago, I argued that the right to bear arms protected minorities from persecution. Hardly an original thought. But one well worth repeating. And not as uncontroversial as it seems. For we now have a Florida preacher set … Continue reading

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Open Carry: An Article of Faith?

Bonus points for watching the whole thing, hanging on for the “surprise” ending.

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