NRA vs. GOA: Realpolitik vs. Fanaticism?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSEnHJmurlE Sebastian over at Opposing View takes a dim view of those who criticize the National Rifle Association for its support of democratic politicians like Harry Reid. A really dim view, with enough link love...

Scarecrows and Gun Shows

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In the wake of the McDonald ruling by the Supremes, anti-gun groups are (predictably) in a froth. Sadly for the rest of us, the McDonald ruling has left a whole lotta wiggle room regarding...

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Sig Sauer’s Double Action/Single Action...

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I carry my SIG both ways, which means sometimes I have one "in the hole" and other times I leave the chamber empty. Why? Well, if I know I'm going to go to a...

And How Was Your Day? (7.12.10)

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Walmart. Everyone buys ammo at Walmart. Yeah, well, "everyone" doesn't live in Rhode Island. You know how your neighborhood Walmart is clean and tidy and staffed by people who give a damn (even if...

And How Was Your Day? (7.11.10)

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"OODA loop," Sam said "Sounds like Hooter's boobs." "Good," I said. "That'll make it easier to remember." "For you maybe," Sam countered. "Who thought of that?" "Colonel John Boyd. I read his biography." "I bet you did." "Observe, orient,...

And How Was Your Day? (7.10.10)

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I hung up the phone, looked at Sam and sighed. First Henry. Now Sam. "He's not going to like the fact that you don't keep one in the pipe," I said. "I'l just smile sweetly and...

And How Was Your Day? (7.9.10)

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I bought Sam a Big Mac. It was the least I could do after she'd spent the night looking after Lola. "I had a bit of a panic attack," she said, inhaling the burger. "I...

NRA and Bling. Why Bother?

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As you might have read elsewhere on TTAG, I'm a recently-minted Life Member of the NRA. If you attend an NRA confab, you'll see several booths where they offer the opportunity to upgrade your...

What Should Concealed Carry License Training Cover?

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Seems I opened up a big ol' can o' worms yesterday, with my editorial on The Sad State of Gun Training in America. Good. I like nothing better than provoking some thoughtful debate and...

The Sad State of Gun Training in America.

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I am the proud holder of a Texas Conceal Handgun Permit. I'm also proud to say that I went through a lot of training to qualify for it. I am now capable of defending...

And Now for Something Completely Stupid…

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7jr0S1frWM From across the pond comes this little bon mot: an ad intended to promote the idea that replica guns (here in the Colonies we call them "toys") are being converted to real guns. Um...

It’s Time for Chicago Residents to Stand Up for Their Gun Rights

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kEPkyOehtU Just to be 100 percent clear; when I say that Chicagoans should "do what it takes" to protect their Second Amendment rights, I mean that they should vote out the Chicago politicians who would...