Apr
29
The UPS tracking notification confirms the Barrett B.O.R.S sighting computer and the Leopold Mark 4 8.5-25x50mm scope (LP54690) are on their way to Traction Control manor. The Ultimate Evil Black Rifle (EBR) build continues. Perhaps pics may follow … and perhaps they may not. Costs to date: Hyundai-range.
Apr
29
Three-word Movie Reviews: “There Will Be Blood”
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“Yes. Yes, indeed.” Summary: See it. Movie Site: http://www.therewillbeblood.com/ The movie itself is based on Upton Sinclair’s book “Oil” which traces the hard realities and equally hard individuals who produced oil from Texas to California; later to become the founders of Union Oil of California. “History. True grit.” (That makes two Three-word Movie Reviews in [...]
Apr
29
This just in! From our friends at the NRA (with hat tip to the lovely Ashley) http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/NewsReleases.aspx?ID=10978 U.S. Department of Interior Proposes New Rule Regarding Right-to-Carry in National Parks Fairfax, Va. – The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), through the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, today issued a proposed rule to [...]
Apr
27
Brazilian Priest Still Missing
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SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) – Brazil’s air force on Thursday suspended its search for a Roman Catholic priest who vanished after sailing into the air under a cluster of colorful balloons. The cleric’s family chartered a private plane to continue the hunt. The Rev. Adelir Antonio de Carli has been missing since Sunday, when he [...]
Apr
21
Linky. Nicely Done. 1600 Square Feet may be a good low-side starting point to answer the question, “How many guns do you really need?” (That number being, per residence, of course). h/t to Conservative Scalawag.
Apr
21
Linky. We all need something we can cling to™.
Apr
21
Aftershocks
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From Breitbart.com WEST SALEM, Ill. (AP) – The U.S. Geological Survey says it has recorded one of the strongest aftershock so far from Friday’s Illinois earthquake. Geologists say the temblor just before 12:40 a.m. Monday registered at 4.5 magnitude at its epicenter about 5 miles northwest of Mount Carmel. The location is in the same [...]
Apr
18
Earthquake
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4:36 AM 5.4 Magnitude. Southeast Illinois. Woke me up, it did. In Kentucky.
Apr
15
Attention: Wal-Mart Shoppers
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There’s now a better way to buy a gun! Click below for hand guns or long guns. No covert video tapes of the transaction and none of those pesky and unconstitutional lists that Wal-Mart proposes in their Bloomberg alliance. You must however, be the actual purchaser and the ultimate owner of the firearms. Straw purchases are [...]
Apr
15
It’s Here! BAG Day 2008
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Buy A Gun Day is here! Hand Guns Long Guns
Apr
12
At Jawa: 5 Second Movies!
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Check it out here.
Apr
11
Now That’s Customer Service!
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A fellow Gunblogger ordered a Scope from the Traction Control’s Commercial Site today. Being Friday, I called my distributor to see if perhaps I could arrange a Saturday delivery (instead of Monday) to speed up delivery. My rep said, “That would cost another $42 or so with the shipper, so why don’t I just drive [...]
Apr
11
LAS VEGAS — A 26-year-old entrepreneur from Texas was named Miss USA on Friday, besting 50 other beauty queens for the coveted crown. Texan Crystle Stewart, 26, Crowned Miss USA 2008 today. via Foxnews.com
Apr
11
An archive of Jeff Cooper’s Commentaries
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The other Gunbloggers undoubtedly know about this, but others may not. Set aside 6 or 9 hours and start reading Jeff Cooper’s Commentaries from the beginning. Your life will be richer for the experience.
Apr
11
“She’s Got a Gun” – A Pictorial
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Via Fark – from ajc.com. A yearslong project photographing women – preteens, grandmothers, cops, Olympic hopefuls — with guns. The series of color portraits, “She’s Got a Gun,” is on display through May 3 at the Solomon Projects gallery in Midtown. Floyd’s book by the same name, which explores the history and images of women [...]
Apr
11
Gun Show this Weekend!
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At Dallas Market Hall. Saturday 9:00 – 6:00, Sunday 9:00 – 4:00. Click link for directions and other information.
Apr
10
H/T to Allahpundit – see video here. Key quote, “You don’t want to shoot anybody; and that’s not the reason for having concealed carry. The reason for having it is so that I’m not a victim.”
Apr
9
USA Today Poll: Does the Second Amendment give individuals the right to Bear Arms?
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Vote at this link With 682,064 votes recorded so far, it is 97% Yes. Update: Vote count on November 7, 2010 is 7,543,048. Answer is still 97% Yes. We are winning. Update: Hat tip to Ninth Stage and be sure to see Sailorcurt’s note in the Comments section, and here as well.
Apr
8
The Thumper
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Back in the day, I was partial to Chevy Nova Super Sports. This video was shot on the day the last of my ‘collection’ was shipped to a buyer. Turn the volume down for the first few seconds to get past the screech that was added at the start of the audio, then turn it [...]
Apr
7
.75 Caliber Technology
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Above the mantle of the fireplace at Grandpa’s there is a significant piece of history. It’s a .75 caliber muzzle loader from the Harper’s Ferry arsenal. One of the standard U.S. regulation arms of the Civil War period, this gun was formally known as the U.S. Rifle Musket 1855 Model. About 60,000 of these guns were [...]
Apr
7
BAG Day – 8 days and Counting
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Buy A Gun Day is almost here!
Apr
7
Reasoned Discourse™
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rhea, writing at The Contemplation thinks “The NRA is a failure.” The military force of the nation, consisting of citizens called forth to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrection and repel invasion. Since when does that mean anyone can have guns? Uh, since the ratification of the Constitution? Update: That would be 1788 [...]
Apr
7
A Tribute to Charleton Heston
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By one of my favorite authors: Stephen Hunter. (h/t Michelle Malkin)
Apr
6
Charleton Heston, at the age of 83 has passed away. The actor and former presidident of the National Rifle Association will be missed. He was a hero.
Apr
5
April’s ePostal Match is Up!
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Hosted by our pal, the Conservative UAW Guy who thinks 10-rounds, one-handed will increase the difficulty. (He’s right. It does). This match is called “Don’t Abduct Me, Bro!” and we have targets full of aliens. Space aliens, that is. Plan to join in. Targets and rules are here. For those in North Texas – high noon at [...]
Apr
4
Events of this week in History
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In 1967, Van Morrison recorded “Brown Eyed Girl.” – h/t Joe For your listening pleasure: one from Van Morrison, another from Everclear.
Apr
3
Why is it that ‘True’ Conservatism, which seeks to limit and reduce government influence in our personal and business lives, not embraced by ‘True’ liberalism that says, “Keep your Governmental hands off of me”? The meanings of the terms have been inverted. Listen up people! The labels are wrong. It takes effort, but we can work [...]
Apr
3
With all due respect to Al Gore, but … Global temperatures ‘to decrease’ Global temperatures this year will be lower than in 2007 due to the cooling effect of the La Nina current in the Pacific, UN meteorologists have said. The World Meteorological Organisation’s secretary-general, Michel Jarraud, told the BBC it was likely that La [...]
Apr
1
Enigma
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An enigma, wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in mystery…. A riddle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a vest An enigma, wrapped up in a puzzle, wrapped up in a conundrum Giambi Is an Enigma Wrapped in Pinstripes Enigmas are tough to sort out. Are there enough “igmas” to provide balance? … and, “Do they always have [...]
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