Gun Review: Zastava MP22R (Remington Model Five) .22 Bolt Action Rifle

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September 1, 2011

In many ways, a .22lr bolt action rifle is the perfect firearm. Ammunition is cheap and plentiful, recoil is almost nonexistent, and the gun is inexpensive enough that any mistakes in care and maintenance are easily forgiven. It’s perfect for new owners, occasional shooters, and even those of us who are on a first name basis with the RSO at every local range but want to save some money. One of the finest examples of a bolt action .22lr rifle I’ve ever fired is the Zastava MP 22 R, also produced for a time by Remington in the United States as the Model Five.

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The Truth About TTAG: August 2011

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Foghorn

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September 1, 2011

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Another month has flown by, and Fearless Leader has asked me to indulge in a little statistical analysis. While all of the nifty numbers are fascinating, I think this lead image really says it all. Guns and Ammo Magazine, the self proclaimed “most popular firearms magazine,” claims a readership of 400,000 subscribers. TTAG, just this month alone, pulled in 475,489. That’s unique viewers, not just visits. The NRA’s website, for comparison, clocks in at about 40,000 visits per month. Times are good, but just how good? And are we still trending upwards?…

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AZ GOP Raffles “the same type of gun used in the attempted assassination of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords”

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Robert Farago

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September 1, 2011

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According to his bio-blurb, politico, Alex Brant-Zawadzki is a “journalist and politico [who] currently studies public affairs at the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good. He loves Haagen-Dazs and justice.” And just as Haagen-Dazs is a made-up word created to convey Scandinavian provenance, Brant-Zawadski’s has ginned-up some less-than-credible gun-related mockrage for HuffPo. “On August 26 the Pima County Republican Party sent out its regular online newsletter [image above]. For just $10, readers can purchase a raffle ticket (out of 125 offered) for a chance to win a brand new handgun. Not just any handgun, but a Glock 23.” And that’s bad because it’s “the same type of gun used in the attempted assassination of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.” Just in case you missed that . . .

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Self-Defense Tip: Home Carry. And STFU.

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Robert Farago

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September 1, 2011

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According to philadelphia.cbs.local.com, seventy-seven-year-old Ruth Salzman is a Czech-born Holocaust survivor. And now, a victim of a home invasion: “Two young men with bandanas over their faces and a hatchet in one hand [said], ‘We came to get your money!’ I thought it was a joke, it was surreal. Every time I said something, they maced me some more, about four times.” The men ordered her to lay face down on her bed, and then stole three handguns, jewelry and $100. How would this have turned out if the septuagenarian had followed TTAG’s advice to home carry? And although our sympathies are with the victim, this is exactly the kind of thing you never EVER want to say. To anyone. Ever. “Next time, they come in, I’ll kill them. I’m not opposed to shooting them. They come back, I’ll kill them.” [h/t to Daverino62]

Gun Review: Yildiz SPZ ME 12 Gauge Over-and-Under Shotgun

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Tyler Kee

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September 1, 2011

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Back in ’09, my college buddies and I spent the occasional afternoon at the local trap and skeet club. One of our crew shot for our school’s rifle team; he busted clays with a gorgeous Beretta 686 Onyx. While he was generous with his trigger time, pride (and greed) demanded that I buy my own shotgun. Uncle Sam’s tax refund check (a.k.a., my federally-funded contribution to the firearms industry) hadn’t been quite as healthy as usual; I was strapped for cash. So I sought alternative solutions. Enter the Yildez SPZ ME 12-gauge over-and-under shotgun . . .

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Serial Drunk DC Cop Shoots Up Car With Five Passengers

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Dan Zimmerman

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September 1, 2011

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Washington DC cop Kenneth Furr can’t seem to hold his liquor. His drinking has gotten him into a number of jams over the years, but he’s remained on the DC police force through all of them thanks to a department that has apparently looked the other way. No one can say that DC’s finest don’t take care of their own. No matter how irresponsible they are. Only now, because they’ve let Furr skate so many times, the department has blood on its hands…

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How to Deal with a Stop and Frisk

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August 31, 2011

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As a cop working in a state where “bundling up” means wearing a thin sweater twice a year, detecting a concealed carry weapon is about as difficult as finding a Glock fan at an AR convention. Needless to say, I’ve been trained to stop and frisk actual and potential perps quickly, efficiently, legally and politely. I also know that there are plenty of legal concealed carry license holders who’ve never been the subject of a “Terry stop.” It can be a terrifying prospect. If you’re confronted by a police officer who’s going to frisk you, here are some basic tips to make the encounter a safe one, for both you and the officer . . .

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Journalistic Gun Cluelessness of the Day: Vinnie Iyer

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Dan Zimmerman

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August 31, 2011

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OK, Vinnie Iyer is a sports writer. And the Sporting News is, well, a sports publication. But he’s still a journalist. And just because he writes about football doesn’t mean there’s less of a requirement that he get his facts right. In theory. If he were breaking the news that Tom Brady had tested positive for steroids, you can bet your last round of ammo he’d be sure to have his story straight. Darnell Dockett, the Arizona Cardinals’ defensive lineman and gun enthusiast, recently tweeted about almost making the mistake of bringing a bangstick to practice. Which would have been bad…

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Question of the Day: What’s The Stupidest Thing You’ve Ever Heard At A Gun Store?

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Robert Farago

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August 31, 2011

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Another day, another gun store. In contrast to my last experience, where a “take a number” machine was obvious by its absence, tumbleweeds blew across the floor. And no wonder. The store was harder to find than a cigar smoker in a maternity ward. I’ve seen mid-rank collectors with a greater number and variety of firearms. The salesmanship was cursory at best, derisory at worst. When a rube entered their darkened den and asked for a handgun for his wife (who couldn’t deal with a semi), the sales guy whipped out a Smith & Wesson Airlight and said “All she has to do is pull the trigger. You can’t miss.” Wow. What’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever heard in a gun store (aside from the price of a Wilson Combat 1911)?

The Atlantic: Photos from Afghanistan (August 2011)

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August 31, 2011

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The Atlantic just published some pretty stunning pictures taken in Afghanistan within the past month. If you’ve got five extra minutes I strongly recommend you take a peek.

The Atlantic – Afghanistan: August 2011

ATF Death Watch 67: The End of the Beginning

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Robert Farago

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August 31, 2011

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Imagine U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry on patrol, staring into the night sky. Imagine Terry sees the flashing lights of an airplane. What would have Terry thought if he’d known that the jet twinkling above him was filled with tons of cocaine, crossing the border with the full knowledge and consent of the United States government? What if Terry had somehow known that the man about to end his life in that cold, empty desert would do so with a gun purchased at an American gun store under the watchful gaze of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives? Would the Marine feel betrayed?

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Rick Perry Ain’t Got Nothin’ on Susana Martinez

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Dan Zimmerman

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August 31, 2011

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Here in the Show Me State, we can qualify for a concealed carry permit with .22 revolvers and automatics. Susana Martinez would laugh at us, strike a match on the bottom of her boot and blow cigar smoke in our faces while laughing at us. With derision. According to her staff, the New Mexico Governor just turned in a perfect score while re-qualifying with a .38 and a .45. I feel so…inadequate. But congrats to Gov. Martinez. Wish there were more like you. Now pardon me while I head to the range.