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Quote of the Day: Stone Temple Pilot Edition

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Robert Farago
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“I knew he was trying to kill me when he was smashing my head into the concrete.” It seems Vanessa Mascolin was able to tell the difference between a “shoot” and “don’t shoot” scenario without too much trouble. “She said that [Robby] Gilmore was trying to collect rent money from her, but she had already made arrangements with the landlord,” kesq.com reports. “On Saturday night the argument escalated, when he was chasing her around the pool area, then he hit Mascolino in the head and punched her in the face and broke her hand. ‘I was kicking to try and get him of from me, he kept pulling and punching my head then I shot him in self-defence,’ said Mascolino.” I mention all this not because Mascolin forgot to STFU after a DGU but because . . .

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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Lantana, FL C-Store Owner

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Dan Zimmerman
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Working at a convenience store is no picnic. You make about as much as fast food, but with a lot more potential for staring down the barrel of a gun. Particularly working the lonely night shift. It’s not exactly Anbar provence, but there probably aren’t many civilian jobs that carry more risk of being robbed and very possibly shot. And while you probably know that when you take the gig, what you most likely don’t expect is getting shot by your boss…

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MSNBC: 3 Reasons Why The Firearms Industry’s Going Great Guns

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Robert Farago
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“Dealers and analysts have several theories [as to why gun sales have been soaring since President Obama took office]. One is that hardcore gun enthusiasts fear the lousy economy will set off a crime wave. Another is that political upheaval over the federal debt may lead to riots like those in Greece and London. Still another popular, if paranoid, belief that’s taken hold among gun-rights advocates: that Obama is waiting until he is reelected to separate Americans from their firearms, prompting worried gun owners to stock up in anticipation.” And here’s one msnbc missed: Americans are taking advantage of liberalized concealed carry laws to buy smaller handguns (which have passed long guns in popularity) to protect themselves from violent crime. Who’d a thunk it? [Click here for “U.S. Gun Sales Surge 15th Straight Month, Up 13.5%”]

Gear Review: Wilderness Safepacker

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Eric
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As a mountain biker who carries concealed, I’ve tried multiple carry methods. Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) holsters under Lycra only work with the lightest pistols. Otherwise, they bounce out. An Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) holster with an accessory belt interferes with a hydration pack and you can lose the gun in a wreck. In the search for a better solution, I threaded a plastic Glock brand holster onto my belt. Comfort and retention were high. But I didn’t feel like fielding questions about why I was armed, the gun was exposed to the elements (rock scratches suck) and there was no guarantee it would stay under my control after a wreck. I wanted more concealment, more protection and better retention. Enter the Wilderness Safepacker . . .

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ATF Death Watch 71: Gunwalker Scandal Expands to . . . Indiana

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Robert Farago
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 “The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has acknowledged an Indiana [gun] dealer’s cooperation in conducting straw purchases at the direction of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Exclusive documents obtained by Gun Rights Examiner show the dealer cooperated with ATF by selling guns to straw purchasers, and that bureau management later asserted these guns were being traced to crimes.” This latest front in the ATF’s Gunwalker scandal raises all kinds of questions about the scope and scale of the Bureau’s supposed law enforcement activities . . .

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Question of the Day: How Do You Choose a Tactical Training School?

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Robert Farago
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TTAG Commentator Aaron Woodin writes: “There are a lot of tactical training schools and instructors out there. How do you know before, during and even after the class if these people are worth the time and money? It occurred to me that anyone not having served in Law Enforcement or Military (and perhaps some that have) might not have a good reference point, that someone fairly new to firearms might be taken in by a slick website, feel good about their instruction because the guy has an authoritative air, and then go home confident in their new skills, perhaps overly so. Gunsite Academy and Thunder Ranch have an excellent reputation, but who’s to say we shouldn’t question what we get from them, let alone all of the hundreds of smaller operators out there? Tell me what you think.”

Ask Foghorn: How Do I Become a Collector of Curios and Relics (C&R) (FFL 03)

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Foghorn
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Some of the finest firearms ever designed were made before or during World War Two: the majestic M1 Garand, the indestructible Mosin Nagant m1891/30, the Swiss clockwork masterpiece K31, the German engineered K98, the original m1911… The list goes on. What most Americans don’t realize is that for the low price of $30 they can have the privilege of being able to ship these firearms straight to their door, taking advantage of extremely cheap online prices (rather than the gun store markup) and skipping an FFL transfer fee (which can cost $40 or more in my area). What’s even better is that the same neat trick will get you a discount at gun stores online. What’s the secret? Become a Federal Firearms Licensee. Here’s how . . .

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Met Police Urges UK Public to Drop the Dime on Pirates

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Robert Farago
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Sky News [UK] had a little chin wag with Police Detective Chief Inspector Theresa Breen works for the Serious and Organised Crime Command. Monty Python alert! How long before she’s transferred to the Humourous and Disorganized Crime Command? ‘Cause anyone who considers a flintlock pistol a suitable weapon for an armed robbery and/or intimidation is havin’ a laff, mate. (If I’m not mistaken, that’s a flare gun nearby. At least the vic will know when the hostilities are about to commence.) Needless to say, UK gun grabbers live in a firearms-ignorant, irony-free zone. But don’t tell Rupert Murdoch’s minions. They’re busy tooting their own horn for passing along viewer info that led to this dangerous weapons cache. Could it get any worse? You bet your Nellie! Over to you DCI Breen . . .

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Beware of the Man with Seven Types of Guns

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Robert Farago
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce8Q7BKda20&feature=player_embedded

I reckon only two factors should limit the number guns an American citizen should own: their ability to buy them legally and store them safely. Of course, that’s none of my damn business. But if we’re looking at establishing a base line for gun ownership, a self-defense-oriented newbie should start with a high-quality handgun that they can comfortably conceal and shoot. And . . . that’s it. If they feel under-gunned, they should buy another handgun for their significant other. If that doesn’t work out—and even if it does—they should proceed to master an inside toy (shotgun) and an outside toy (rifle). Anything after that is gravy. IMHO. [h/t to thefirearmblog.com]

Ode to the Gibson Guitar Raid

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Imagine you’re a middle-aged federal law enforcement agent on a Special Reaction Team. Back when the S.W.A.T. TV show had punctuation, yours was a lonely profession. Uncle Sam only deployed you for bank robbers and kidnappers. Suddenly, in the 1980s, every American town with a population over 50k added a SWAT team. On the downside, the locals no longer needed you to haul away the really bad trash. On the upside, “no knock raids” became the new “let’s talk about this downtown.” Local, state or federal, the gloves were off. Attorney General Janet Reno even added child custody disputes to the “no-knock raid” category [see: above]. Life was good. It still is. Unless you’re a guitar maker suspected of violating federal environmental regulations . . .

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ATF Death Watch 70: Arm the Mexicans [NSFW After the Jump]

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Robert Farago
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Two facts have pushed the ATF Gunwalker scandal into the media mainstream. First, email evidence revealing the not-so-surprising fact that the ATF attempted to cover up their role in the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. Second, email evidence proving that White House officials knew about Operation Fast and Furious before, during and after Terry’s sudden, bloody end. Not even The New York Times—the “newspaper of record” that’s shunned and buried the Gunwalker scandal—can ignore the fact that the Obama administration is guilty of criminal conspiracy in the murder of a federal law enforcement officer. Or can they?

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Question of the Day: Condition 3 Carry?

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Eric
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Arguments for Condition 3 carry (full magazine, nothing in the chamber):

1. Safer for children (more difficult for them to rack the slide and chamber a round).
2. Helps prevent negligent discharges by adding another task before firing
3. Helps prevent negligent discharges by reducing administrative handling during loading/unloading (you don’t have to chase the ejected round when unloading)
4. Lowers your chances of being shot by your own gun if a bad guy takes control of your weapon in a fight.

Arguments against Condition 3 carry . . .

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