Category Archives: Gun Nation

Koran Burning Preacher Packing .40 Heat

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Robert Farago

A few days ago, I argued that the right to bear arms protected minorities from prosecution. 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?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Robert Farago
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CDF Report Skips Damned Lies; Goes Straight to Statistics

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Robert Farago

“After almost two decades of reporting on youth gun violence, [the Children Defense Fund's] latest installment of Protect Children Not Guns 2010 makes clear that our national obsession with guns continues to result in the senseless and unnecessary loss of … Continue reading →

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ABC Gets it Wrong on American Guns in Mexican Drug War

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Robert Farago

The media mavens at ABC need to spend a little time here at TTAG, or simply trolling the net for what are called facts. Seems The Mayors Against Illegal Guns waved a new study on the weapons used in Mexico’s … Continue reading →

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Rihanna Would Give Her Right Leg for a Gun

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Robert Farago

Us Mag reports that “The ‘Love the Way You Lie’ singer already has over a dozen tats — but a source close to the star tells Us this one’s not real. Instead, the source explains, the temporary tattoo is for … Continue reading →

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Vets Stripped of Their Right to Bear Arms

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Roy Hill

When someone joins the United States Army, that person swears the Oath of Enlistment, which is as follows: “I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, … Continue reading →

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Are Gun Sales About to Explode?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Robert Farago

There’s one thing that’s been holding back gun sales in America for decades: advertising. Specifically, the lack of firearms advertising. Oh sure, you can read about the latest personal defense firearms in gun mags or, now, on the net. But … Continue reading →

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“He says he understands the spiritual value of the area to First Nations . . . but no society will tolerate threats of violence.”

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Robert Farago

“Randy Hawes, [British Columbia's] minister state for mining, says he’s heard some First Nations members talking about using shotguns and giving their lives to prevent Taseko’s Prosperity Mine project,” ctvbc.ctv.ca reports. “He says he understands the spiritual value of the area … Continue reading →

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Scarface’s M-16A1 Machine Gun for Sale

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Robert Farago

Like waves, news stories tend to come in threes. In this case, we present the third celebrity gun for sale. Saying that, this M-16A1 (equipped with an M-203 grenade launcher) may already be sold; RM Auctions is putting the fully-functional Scarface … Continue reading →

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TTAG Announces Liberty Gun Project

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

Remember The Brady Campaign to Prevent Violence poster to “celebrate” July fourth? [click here] The gun control org’s image and text mocked America on our most patriotic holiday. That really pissed me off. But I like what they did with … Continue reading →

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