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California Bans the San Francisco Gun Ban
2008-04-10 17:04:00
In a victory for the un-fruits and nuts in San Francisco , the Calif. state supreme court has over-ruled the San Francisco ban on handguns.But...don't expect SF pacifists to give up.Quoting from an old Peter, Paul and Mary song.....Where have all the flowers gone"When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn"http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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The Real Oh! Bama
2008-04-08 11:55:00
If you trust Oh! Bama ....Well I have a bridge I would like to sell you.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Oh Bama - The Last Angry Man
2008-03-29 00:37:00
John Lott writes insightfully about the true nature of racial anger in America and hints at the true nature of Oh Bama .http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Dangerous Gun Handling Rules Endanger Pilots
2008-03-28 23:15:00
Last week a gun went off in a cockpit. No it was not an attempted hijacking. It was simply a pilot trying to secure his weapon while attempting to land.Are cumbersome gun handling rules imposed by Homeland Security endangering pilots and the public?http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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The Supreme Question
2008-03-19 13:48:00
The following is a verbatim copy of the latest NRA report on yesterday's oral arguments before the Supreme Court regarding the Second Amendment. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in D.C. Gun Ban Case Fairfax, Va.-Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in District of Columbia v. Heller, a case the Court has stated is "limited to the following question: Whether Washington, D.C.'s bans [on handguns, on having guns in operable condition in the home and on carrying guns within the home] violate the Second Amendment rights of individuals who are not affiliated with any state-regulated militia, but who wish to keep handguns and other firearms for private use in their homes." The case came before the Supreme Court on appeal by the District of Columbia, after a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit declared the city's gun bans unconstitutional. The panel's decision was upheld by the full Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals decision--con...
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When Will The Pacifist Die
2008-03-02 14:43:00
There is a growing discussion in this country that threatens to drown out the insipid pacifism that permeates the upper and middle layers of the liberal establishment.The voices now being heard are shouting...."enough!"... defenseless victims in shopping malls and schools. We the people of these United States have the unalienable right to life, liberty and to defend ourselves.Despite the surrender to violence crowd, more Americans are agreeing that students and just plain shoppers, should have the right to protect themselves from the crazies in our midst.John Stossel's view is enlightening.http://rpc.technorati.com/rp c/ping

National Parks Now Open to Firearms
2008-02-23 19:49:00
Per the NRA, looks like the Interior Dept. has got the message.Grass Roots efforts made this happen....with a little help from the NRA.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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National Parks Firearm Vote Pending
2008-02-16 17:14:00
Well Congress is now poised to vote on an ammendment to an important Interior Dept. bill which would legalize the carrying of loaded firearms in National Parks .This amendment is strategically proposed to achieve what the Interior Dept. has thus far failed to voluntarily do, despite over half of Congress voicing support of the change.It is a political opportunity to show Obama and Clinton for what they are. Will they support a common sense proposal to expand gun rights....or continue to pander to the leftist pacifists in their party?Law abiding citizens who pass through National Park land, should not have to worry about being arrested. If they are in compliance with state and local law there is no good reason to prevent them from having weapons, loaded or unload in a National Park.Frankly, I visit National Parks several times a year - and I am concerned about running into trouble in the woods. Yet, I have to make a decision not to carry, even though I have a permit to carry. It d...
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We Can Have Safer Schools
2008-02-16 14:22:00
In light of the Illinois campus shooting, we can see more evidence that schools that allowed concealed carry are indeed safer schools.We may yet learn that the shooter in this most recent case was confined to an institution, but that state mental health authorities did not forward his name to the NIC system, and therefore he passed the background investigation. Obama and Clinton have already reacted to the latest shooting with their appropriate sound bites. It is noted that Obama both supports an Individual's right to bear arms and supports D.C. Governments handgun ban. Now there's a man who can eloquently speak out of both sides of his mouth.We will find out once again, the gun laws if properly administered in this case could have prevented a tragedy - given the fact that the ACLU, and mental health professionals are loath to have patient data provided to the federal government.....more of these incidents will occur.Campus police just can't cope with this. The only solution...
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Campus Bloodshed Again
2008-02-15 01:57:00
Well, here we go again. Another Campus shooting.Defenseless in Illinois.Of course the state legislative would not dare allow law abiding citizens to carry a concealed weapon on campus. When will the madness end. Well we know that nuts will always be with us and they will likely have access to weapons. Can't we at least even up the odds a little, and give some innocents a fighting chance.Forget the Campus police.....everyone knows they can't stop this.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Supreme Court Case Gets More Support From Congress
2008-02-09 13:41:00
Dick Cheney has joined a majority of Congress in a "friend of the Court " brief to be filed with the Supreme Court ....to further support the proposition that the Second Amendment is being violated by the D.C. gun ban.As it becomes clearer each day that at least politically, D.C.'s gun ban is on the way out...we may not know for several more months how large a victory will be achieved.While it is likley that an individual's right to own a firearm will be uplheld, the power of government to regulate the sale and possession of firearms may also be sustained.We can only hope that Dracarion laws, like those in D.C., New York City and Chicago will be undone and a clear message sent to the anti-self-protection crowd.As for the current moment in Presidential politics....at least John McCain had the good sense to re-afirm his support for the Second Amendment in front of CPAC.Their will be only one choice for gun owner's in November....and sitting out the election is not one of them.http://...
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A Right to a Safe Education
2008-02-03 15:40:00
The Guns on Campus debate continues as the Right to Carry on Campus comes closer to law in some states.How many more Virginia Tech's will it take to change the pacifist mind set of the elite liberal establishment.Of course they won't change their minds.....only state or national legislation will make the change a reality.The liberal left will continue to support an Obama....who not too long ago advocated confiscation of all handguns.....except for those like Cho....who likely would find a way to evade such a law.....so the left's ultimate vision of a safe society would remain incomplete....since only criminals would be safe....and safe to harm you.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Time to Check Your Briefs
2008-01-19 15:14:00
The Supremes are getting to those briefs....filed in the DC Gun Ban Case.Some are predictable....others enlightening.http://rpc.technorati.com/rp c/ping
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Guns on Campus
2008-01-18 21:49:00
Kentucky is considering a bill to allow guns on Campus ...as long as they stay locked in a car.This is the latest in the growing debate which was spawned by the Virginia Tech killings.Frankly, I don't see how a gun locked in a car is going to protect the owner when things get bad. Pepper spray would be a better deterrent.A better approach would allow those with Concealed Carry Permits to carry on campus. CCW folks are already the least likely to mis-use their weapons and most have had at least some certified training.The liberal establishment that rules most Colleges in this country won't move towards a liberal approach on this issue....until....perhaps....another tragedy occurs. Even if more defenseless students are killed....I don't see anything changing.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/pi ng
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Dems Want a New Assault Weapons Ban
2008-01-17 19:25:00
Surprise....surprise, at the recent Las Vegas Democratic debate all of the contenders vowed support for a new assault weapons ban.Their conventional wisdom is that more crime is being committed with AK-47s.Of course they are ignorant of the facts. Of course they fail to mention that AK-47s were allowed during the previous ban...just not those with flash suppressors etc.Hopefully.....there unambiguous support for a failed law will further alienate gun owners and bolster Republican chances in the fall.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Have We Been Betrayed?
2008-01-14 00:50:00
The Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to uphold the position that the Federal Government has the right to regulate the ownership of firearms - this is part of the Governments brief in the D.C. Gun Ban Supreme Court case.Is this a betrayal of Republican support for the Second Amendment?Many think so.A WEB petition invites you to register your view.Personally, I never expected the US Government to not assert it's authority to regulate firearms as part of this case. What is more important to most of us....is the prevailing view....that this case should establish....that the right to bear Arms....is an Individual Right.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping

San Francisco Values
2008-01-13 17:49:00
Those poor libs in San Francisco . Seems like they just can't get their way no matter how extreme they are. The SF loons voted for a complete gun ban. This well suited 58% of the wimps living there.Too bad for the other 42% of the population that might have just cared a little about protecting their own lives.Luckily, a court just ruled the gun ban law is illegal.Perhaps there is still some justice left in California.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ ping
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Not All Gun Control is Unreasonable
2008-01-04 17:40:00
The New Jersey Legislature is on its way to pass 3 laws that will increase penalties for gun violations and are targeted against illegal purchasers and gang violence.On the surface these proposals do not seem unreasonable.So....as gun owners, are we better off resisting all new gun laws.....or as I believe aren't we smarter to support changes that will reduce gun violence but resist those that go beyond addressing reasonable concerns and unfairly limit the freedom of law abiding citizens.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/pi ng
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What the People Believe
2007-12-30 16:41:00
As I write this, a USA Today, un-scientific poll on the WEB reflects that 97% of the approximately 200,000 respondents feel the Second Amendment gives an individual the right to keep and bear arms.This should be your litmus test for the coming Presidential election.A candidate that does not pro-actively support this view can't have my support.That leaves almost all the Democrats out. Hillary Clinton included. She would mouth support while working to undermine my rights....Duplicity is in her blood....as well as her husband's.Register your opinion....who knows, someone may actually take notice in the vast liberal media to what the average American really feels.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Have Gun, Save Lives
2007-12-11 13:39:00
Well the information is now out. A CCW holder saved lives in Colorado and stopped the Church killings.OK...poor liberals.....How creatively you will argue that this instance of self preservation was just a fluke!Hopefully, this will be a wake up call to all those very religious folks...who could not get it. They should now join the chorus and echo the need to abolish the ban on carrying firearms in a place of religious worship if you have a CCW permit.See more below from the Virginia Citizens Defense League":"First, if you are an anti-gunner, I suggest you step away from the computer and get yourself a good, stiff drink.A concealed handgun permit holder in Colorado has stopped a violent attack by a vicious criminal! She volunteered to work security at her church after a violent attack at another Colorado church earlier that day. Thankfully she did so, as she shot and killed a criminal who had opened fire in the church.This is exactly what VCDL has been saying would happen if we g...
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Sweet Hillary
2007-12-09 18:24:00
The NRA and I have some questions for the Heir Apparent to the Throne.In a nutshell, do you support the interpretation that the second amendment grants an individual the right to keep and bear arms?Hopefully, all candidates for the Presidency of the U.S. will have to go on record on this point.In the meantime GOA has some well articulated points about Ms. H. Clinton - there should be no doubt as to where she stands on this issue.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Another Preventable Tragedy
2007-12-06 21:23:00
Another day, another massacre.Well the Anti-Gunners will now clamor again for the assault weapons ban. Yesterday, some poor depressed nut, used an AK to kill 9 shoppers.We will soon learn how the mental health system failed us again.We will learn how he bought his AK (legally)And we will learn how any number of shoppers might have been carrying that day...but were not allowed to in this mall.On that point Mr. Lott has some thoughts to offer us.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Paranoia runs Deep
2007-10-21 15:07:00
Its a current common theme. A young student gets in trouble for writing about, speaking about or even creating a drawing with a gun.The fear of violence in schools is real and is justified, but it's gone to far, when children can't play with toy guns, can't freely discuss their or their parent's hobbies, and parents have to worry about little Johnny telling his friends how he and daddy had fun and the local range.This political correctness movement is stopping our children from expressing their feelings, thoughts, interests in firearms. This is counter-productive, leading to an unwarranted fear of everything that goes "bang", and demonizes millions of Americans who own, use and love firearms.So what is the answer?Parents, educators, gun owners, and all those interested in a balanced approach to school violence must make sure that educators don't confuse an affinity to firearms, hunting, target shooting as a logical precursor to violence.Given, educators liberal bent, this bal...
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Ladies First
2007-10-15 22:38:00
More females are taking up the shooting sports, and this is good. What better way to protect our right to keep and bear arms than to promote their use by women. That is the trend in many areas of the country including Arizona.So, next time you go to the range, that a Lady.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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CZ 82 A Pleasant Surprise
2007-10-12 20:48:00
Just picked up a couple of CZ 82s to sell on line....but after shooting one....I now know I have to keep one....or buy some more.These are all steel, high quality double action, single action autos in 9x18 Makarov. They are made in the Czech Republic between 1982 - to around 2002 and may still be the official military side arm of that country.They hold 12 rounds, the trigger is very acceptable in single action and double action. It has an ambidextrous safety and is compact in size. A good choice for general self protection or even concealed carry. It comes with a holster, two magazines, a lanyard, a cleaning rod....and is in excellent condition.It has a chrome lined barrel with polygonal rifling.Took it to the range and here is how it shot at 25 yards from a standing two hand hold.More accurate than my East German Makarov and very pleasant to shoot.If you are interested you may be able to find one in your area or on Gunsamerica.comhttp://rpc.technorati.com/ rpc/ping

The Coming Supreme Court Case
2007-09-16 15:55:00
I am betting on a victory when this case gets to the court. Looking forward to a sweet victory in the midst of the campaign for President. John Lott, articulates in this article, why its more likely we will win this one.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Will the Supreme Court Rule
2007-07-19 03:07:00
Washington, DC....one of the most dangerous places on earth, is now asking the Supreme Court to support its position that citizens do not have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms.Mr. Fenty, DC's current champion of freedom and justice for all, hopes the Supremes will reverse the Federal Appeals Court ruling that cites DC's draconian gun laws as unconstitutional.I thought his honor would demur to Democratic politicians who did not want this issue coming before the court and especially not during a Presidential campaign.Now Ms. Hillary and company will have to answer the question....Do you solemnly swear to defend and support the constitution of the United States, so help you God....including the Second Amendment....that provides for the right of the people.......not the militia.....to keep and bear arms.This embarrassing question will be posed to those freedom loving liberals who will then hem and haw, which most of the electorate will see as evidence of weakness....at lea...
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Media Focus on the AK
2007-07-07 17:48:00
The Associated Press points to the AK and its inventor, with a clear implication that somehow the AK's creator should be oozing with guilt over the results of his great invention.So, once again the media takes the position that a weapon designed to defend Russia against its enemies is somehow inherently evil.This fits the anti weapon bias of the press, who can't even see the reality of an armed force organized and equiped to effectively defend a nation.The AP would prefer a guilt ridden Mikhail Kalashnikov, a guilt ridden John Browning, Eugene Stoner etc...individuals whose inventions have saved countless lives.The paradox of our reality is something our media just can't accept.Weapons intended to defend and save lives can and are used offensively and without merit. This is the nature of man and not the nature of the weapon. The weapon does nothing by itself.But we don't really expect the media to tell that point of view.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping
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Another Media Outrage
2007-07-06 01:14:00
Last March, the Roanoke Times decided to "out" thousands of CCW holders in Virginia. Now the same tactic has been used by an Ohio newspaper. The Roanoke Times ceased its actions after a huge outcry, but so far the small minded newspaper editor involved in the Ohio incident is still defending their actions.This type of attack on gun owners will continue until state laws are enacted making such release of sensitive information illegal.So if you live in Ohio, start contacting your state legislators.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc /ping
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K-31 Made Like a Swiss Watch
2007-07-03 20:38:00
I took my old K-31 Schmidt-Rubin out to the range just for some fun the other day. This surplus straight pull bolt action keeps surprising me with its quality and accuracy.Shooting from the bench at 100 yards, my hand loaded ammo worked well, and produced outstanding results for a military rifle that costs around $100 on today's surplus market.This particular K-31 has all matching serial numbers, and even had the Swiss Reservist's name and address on a small piece of paper behind the butt plate.The ammo is almost equivalent to a 30-06. But availability is an issue...so most K-31 owners load their own. The brass is available and of course 7.62 bullets come in all varieties. I use 165gr Remington soft points.So if you are looking for a gun that was made in the 1950's with the quality of a Swiss watch, and for a good price, then look no further. Grab a K-31 while they are still available.http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/p ing
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