Category Archives: Law and Order

“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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Sunday Morning Funnies: The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Brad Kozak

The very first TTAG Sunday Morning Funnies showcased the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain performing the theme from the classic Spaghetti Western, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. I therefore thought it only fitting this week to showcase a clip … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Gun Grabbers Grab Again

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Robert Farago

Yesterday, we reported on the Philadelphia police’s lack of enthusiasm for out-of-state concealed carry permits. A position which led to nine arrests for firearms possession—where the charges were eventually dropped. So far, the Philly po-po have only returned one of … Continue reading →

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Four NY Jewish Vigilantes Get Themselves Shot

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Robert Farago

As a Jew, I fully understand and support the right of Jewish people to defend themselves, both collectively and individually. Just as I fully understand and support the right of anyone to defend themselves. But this? This is stupid. “On … Continue reading →

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North Carolina’s Gun Rights Suspended During State of Emergency

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Robert Farago

North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland are all under an official state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Earl. In North Carolina, residents no longer have the right to carry a gun. “This highlights exactly why we needed to file a lawsuit … Continue reading →

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850K South Korean Rifles Stuck in Development Hell

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Robert Farago

Politics, it is claimed, is the art of the possible. Thanks to the exponential growth of the public services sector, governing is the art of the impassable. Gun running? That would be The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. … Continue reading →

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Tactlite T2 Opens the .50 BMG Loophole

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Robert Farago

California’s .50 Caliber BMG Regulation Act of 2004 defines the outlawed weapon as “a centerfire rifle that can fire a .50 BMG cartridge and is not already an assault weapon.” Catch that? So if you already have an assault weapon, … Continue reading →

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KY: Saying You Have a Gun is the Same as Having One

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Robert Farago

Regular readers will know I’m a leagle.com junkie. The site presents box-fresh accounts of monumental gun-related stupidity. The best of these are public records of criminal appeals, wherein we get a well-written summation of the events leading to the legal … Continue reading →

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Concealed Carry to Become “Constitutional Carry”?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Robert Farago

TTAG’s campaign to convince the media to use the phrase “home defense rifle” instead of “assault rifle” was a miserable failure. As was the firearms industry’s attempt to euthanize the euphemism in favor of the term ”modern sporting rifle.” When Mexican President … Continue reading →

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Open Carry is a Bad Idea

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Martin Albright

Open Carry (OC) is a hot topic on TTAG. No surprise; a lot of gun rights proponents heart OC. At first blush, it seems a promising way to extend and defend Second Amendment rights. In many states (including my home state of … Continue reading →

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