Jun
30
Just so you know …
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25 / 25. Yep. Update: My kids took the test today and matched the score” 25 out of 25. Way to go guys!!
Jun
29
Front Sight asks for links
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We got links: Front Sight Firearms Training Ignatius Piazza – founder of Front Sight Ignatius Piazza Blog Ignatius Piazza – in Las Vegas Mercury Front Sight – in The Mail on Sunday Review Ignatius Piazza – in Times Democrat Front Sight – on CNN Ignatius Piazza – in National Enquirer Front Sight – in Icon [...]
Jun
28
Amnesty Dies
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The 46 Final Yea votes YEAs —46 Akaka (D-HI) Bennett (R-UT) Biden (D-DE) Boxer (D-CA) Cantwell (D-WA) Cardin (D-MD) Carper (D-DE) Casey (D-PA) Clinton (D-NY) Conrad (D-ND) Craig (R-ID) Dodd (D-CT) Durbin (D-IL) Feingold (D-WI) Feinstein (D-CA) Graham (R-SC) Gregg (R-NH) Hagel (R-NE) Inouye (D-HI) Kennedy (D-MA) Kerry (D-MA) Klobuchar (D-MN) Kohl (D-WI) Kyl (R-AZ) [...]
Jun
27
Ace and Bill State the Case
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From Ace of Spades, the whole post: Enforcement First Second After We’ve Made Sure We’ve Amnestied Everyone, Assuming There’s Any Money Left That $4.4 billion for “enforcement” which critics of amnesty claimed was a sham? Turns out, it’s a sham. The money can be — read as “will be” — used simply to process Z-visas. [...]
Jun
26
Arrived yesterday into Birmingham. What’s going on here? (For a city with so much history, it’s tough to find on the City’s web site – Ed.) SLOGAN: Officially, it’s The Magic City, I think. The Slogan for Birmingham is under much discussion, I hope I can find that article I read from the free newspaper. [...]
Jun
26
The 64 Pro-Amnesty Senators
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And here are the names of the swine voting in favor of a piece of crap Bill that a vast majority of Americans don’t want: (from The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler) Remember these names. Then, Make.Them.Cry.
Jun
26
Amnesty Republicans
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Quote from NRO: They are Sens. Kit Bond, Sam Brownback, Richard Burr, Thad Cochran, Norm Coleman, John Ensign, and Jim Webb. If any of these senators votes to revive the bill, his professions of opposition to amnesty should no longer be taken seriously. That amnesty hotline, btw, is: 800-882-2005 (en espanol) or 800-417-7666 (en englais). [...]
Jun
25
Here we go again …
Category: Crime, Politics |
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James Madison once said, “Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace. So, how are we doing so far? (Hat tip for the quote to Rob Allen at Sharp as a Marble)
Jun
24
Gunblogger Rendezvous Deux (GBR-II) Update
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From Ride Fast and Shoot Straight comes the current listing of those who have signed up to attend the Second Annual Gunblogger Rendezvous and Extravaganza! GBR-II – Planning to attend – UPDATE DirtCrashr of Anthroblogogy Fodder and the Commandress from Ride Fast & Shoot Straight Rivrdog Say Uncle JimmyB and Mrs JimmyB from The Conservative [...]
Jun
24
Fred! Leads in Nevada Poll
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From the Las Vegas Review-Journal. (no link, no quote) Run, Fred! Run!
Jun
24
Kimber Pro Carry in .45 ACP for your wallpapery viewing pleasure. Click Image for large size.
Jun
24
Last Days for June’s ePostal Match
Category: Gun Stuff, Guns, Pr0n |
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Curt, at Captain of a Crew of One is hosting this month’s ePostal match called “Reload Drill”. Get rules and targets here. This is a quick drill. Fire two, reload, fire two more. Repeating five times for a total of ten rounds in each of two targets. My times averaged 6.8 seconds for all five [...]
Jun
23
What is the Militia? The Law says …
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U.S. Code TITLE 10 > Subtitle A > PART I > CHAPTER 13 > § 311 § 311. Militia: composition and classes (a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age [...]
Jun
23
Traction Control Blog Rated NC-17?
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Seen at Rachel Lucas’ place is this link that rates blog content and returns a ‘film industry’ type rating. This rating was determined based on the presence of the following words: gun (41x) dead (13x) hell (7x) kill (6x) hurt (5x) murder (4x) death (2x) knife (13x) I don’t recall using such language as often [...]
Jun
22
Marine Kills Ex-Bear with a Log
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Headlines read: Ex-Marine kills bear with log But once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi. And, the only “Ex” in this story is the bear. HELEN, Ga. — A 300-pound black bear raided a family’s campsite, and the father saved his sons from harm by throwing a log at the beast, killing it with [...]
Jun
21
Zogby Poll Results; to quote from Ace of Spades: “Gee, at this point you would almost think that our elected class are catering exclusively to the interests of people other than American citizens or something.” Similar thoughts have surfaced in these pages, too.
Jun
20
GBR-II Update at Mr. C.’s
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Mister Completely posts the latest list of attendees for October’s Reno Rendezvous in the GBR-II Attendees list Update. CLICK FOR GUN BLOGGER RENDEZVOUS INFORMATION AND WEBSITE October 11th., 12th., 13th., and 14th. in Reno, NV. It’s not just for Bloggers. Gun-Blog Readers, Shooters, Gun owners, Vendors, Investors, Collectors, and others with gun interests [...]
Jun
19
The House is Listening!! Introduces Security First Bill
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The House is listening!! Security first, No amnesty (H/T Michelle Malkin) House Republicans introduce their own immigration bill (H/T Tammy Bruce) Sweet. From O’Reilly’s viewer email, “If fences don’t work, why do we have them around our prisons?“
Jun
19
Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) announced today the Secure Borders Now website. Lest you felt there was no place for your voice to be heard in the closed-room Senate proceedings, there is an Online Petition at the site. Sign in and let your views be heard. Updated: In comments … Update 2: Hot Air writes about [...]
Jun
19
For Shame, Senator Hutchinson
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Improving the National Suicide Experience Touchback Fraud – from National Review Online: Supporters of “comprehensive immigration reform,” also known as amnesty, are not out of tricks yet. The next tactic we can look forward to is an attempt to win over some conservative senators by making “improvements” to the bill that turn out, on inspection, [...]
Jun
18
Michelle Malkin’s blog makeover
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Check out Michelle‘s new blog makeover … it’s her 3 year anniversary. Happy 3rd, Michelle! & Thanks for the great work you do, From, Traction Control
Jun
17
Fred! Leads in South Carolina Poll
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Details at HotAir.com Fred Thompson leads in the South Carolina poll by 19% (25 to 21) over Rudy. Fred Thompson has indicated the possibility of his official declaration as a candidate on July 4th. Aside from his welcome positions on things Conservative, Fred has the added advantage of not being Rudy, or Mitt, or John [...]
Jun
16
“…Senators to hear from their constituents.”
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This article is quoted from Tammy Bruce “Including the fact that Reid will use a procedure never before used in this history of the senate to pass this monster. Please use the link and read their entire post. The details of what Reid and Amnesty Republicans have planned for next week is invaluable. Immigration Update From [...]
Jun
14
Gun Blogger Rendezvous II Registration
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Here’s a note from Mr. Completely: The registration info is now posted for the upcoming Gun Blogger Rendezvous, (GBR-II for short!). Here’s the link: http://gunbloggers.blogspot.com/2007/06/its-time-to-get-your-registrations-sent.html This year any money we raise at the Rondy will be going to Project Valour-IT. It shouldn’t be to long until I can announce our Guest of Honor, but that isn’t [...]
Jun
13
The Voices of Citizens to the Senate – Part II
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An essay, of sorts, on a troubling question: “When did the Citizens of this country lose control of their elected representatives?” I sense nothing but cynicism on all sides of the political spectrum. Liberals don’t support the Democrats for their failures – not ending the war seems to be a big disappointment for them; Conservatives [...]
Jun
13
HotAir.com-alanche
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Here’s what one looks like in a graph! Number of visits per hour. Thanks to the new visitors & hat tips to HotAir.com
Jun
12
Ride Fast and Shoot Straight is looking for “better ways to bring long guns on a scooter.” Well, there’s always the shoulder strap over the saddle bag technique. Traffic safety bonus: I have noticed the cars that I pass tend not to crowd so much and maintain a very safe distance.
Jun
11
The Voices of Citizens to the Senate
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As George Bush vows to get the Immigration Bill passed, here are a few articles to remind our “representatives’ of the will of The People. You do remember The People don’t you? Bush calls Border Watcher’s Vigilante Groups, while Mexico abuses Illegals. Immigration By The Numbers: A Case in Point. The Amnesty That Wouldn’t Die [...]
Jun
10
HotAir.com has the clip from the Fox Half Hour News Hour. Click here
Jun
10
Sopranos Finale
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WTF?
Jun
9
A Keyboard and a .45 has an Update on H.R. 1022. JR writes, This has just been a friendly reminder that H.R. 1022 is not dead. If you have a spare moment to send an email or a fax to your representative concerning this bill, it would be appreciated. Call, email, and fax your Congress-critters. [...]
Jun
7
The Amnesty Bill is Dead
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From My Way, via Drudge … Immigration Bill Fails Crucial Test Vote By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS WASHINGTON (AP) – A broad immigration bill to legalize millions of people in the U.S. unlawfully failed a crucial test vote in the Senate Thursday, a stunning setback that could spell its defeat for the year. The vote was [...]
Jun
3
NoR Festival Pics & Gun Pr0n
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Saturday, June 1, 2007. Taken at the First National Nation of Riflemen Shooting Festival. The RV. The AR. (click pix for large sizes).
Jun
3
NoR Shooting Festival – Day 2
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8:35 AM: 73 degrees, mostly cloudy with a weather outlook for isolated / scattered thunderstorms. It looks like it could get wet! We will be directing arrivals to park on the roadway outside of the facility to make sure no one gets stuck if the weather turns bad. The National Doppler Radar site shows a [...]
Jun
2
Last night, Kim and Connie du Toit were joined by Misha (The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler), Og (Neanderpundit), Chris and Melanie (The Anarchangel – thanks to TheConservativeUAWGuy for the correction – Ed.), Combat Commander and approximately 40 more for a wonderful evening of dinner, conversation, and an extensive show and tell of various firearms. This morning, we [...]








