Quote of the Day: Safety First Edition

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQakPtOQCJo "That is not a man who makes me feel safe." Shira Goodman, executive director of CeasefirePA, quoted in Police chief in profane gun video uproar: I'm not a 'delusional lunatic'

Quote of the Day: National Empowerment Day Edition

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“There exists a subtle misogyny used in the messaging of anti-gun groups, keeping women dependent on others to provide their protection, when our nation’s constitution makes clear they have the right to provide this...

Quote of the Day: Voting With Your Feet Edition

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“Why take a chance when we can be in a state where they’re not looking to cause us any problems?” - Kahr Arms VP Frank Harris in Firearms manufacturer in NY says new gun...

Quote of the Day: Restraining Orders Edition

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"It is ridiculous that he was left with guns in the house after the police knew there was trouble between them. Why didn't they take his guns before it was too late?" - Neighbor...

Quote of the Day: A Starbucks Too Far Edition

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"At this point, I think if Starbucks reverses its policy, we have no one to blame except ourselves. We’re already seeing hints this may be getting pushed too far by our own side. Last year, when...

Quote of the Day: Besides the Point Edition

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  "Blacks killing each other in Chicago and Detroit — that has nothing to do with the 2nd Amendment but everything to do with the destruction of the family. You could take away all the...

Quote of the Day: Standing His Ground Edition

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"You think I didn't know that when I looked at the background-check bill that it wasn't going to be as hot as anything can possibly (be) in my state? You think politically that was...

Quote of the Day: Kumbayah Edition

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"There is no more essential civil right than to live free of the fear of gun violence." - Jerry Poje, homelessness advocate, via email blast GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION DAY OF ACTION .   ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John...

Quote of the Day: Truer Words…

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XF-cusHz1o "You can't have fun without high explosives." - John just before demonstrating a door breaching charge at Asymmetric Solutions' shoot house. Make the jump for a couple of related photos.   FYI for all the couch...

Quote of the Day: Mutual Respect Edition

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“The Constitution protects not just the right to bear arms, but the right not to bear arms. The Brady Center brought this lawsuit to establish that the Constitution protects the rights of gun owners...

Quote of the Day: Women and Minorities Hit Hardest

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"Now I will forever be labeled with this whole gun issue, and I'm fine with that, because when you think about gun violence, the communities who are disproportionately affected are women and children and...

Quote of the Day: Finger Wag Edition

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"A great democracy doesn't make it harder to vote than to buy an assault weapon." - Bill Clinton addressing the 50th anniversary of the march on Washington