Nov
25
Navy SEALs to Face Charges?
Category: GWOT, Support for Our Military |
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Allahpundit writes: Looks awful, but I’m suspicious that it’s as bad as it seems given Fox’s misleading headline: “Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist“. If true, it’s time for America to once again show that we do support our men and women in the military – Big time.
Nov
25
On yesterday’s radio show, Mark Levin quoted David Kopel‘s analysis of the 2nd Amendment restrictions in Obama’s Healthcare bill. Gun rights quoted in the National Broadcasts again. Last week, it was Rush Limbaugh. We’re gaining some big allies out there. Update: Snowflakes in Hell has the link to Dave’s piece here.
Nov
24
Tennis Balls
Category: Gun Stuff |
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Found on eBay … 275 of them @ $0.22 each. Finest floaty, bouncy high-power rifle targets ever!
Nov
21
Keeping America Safe
Category: GWOT, Support for Our Military |
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Keeping America Safe is one of the big priorities at Traction Control. Hopefully, the long hours spent this week will keep assets in the air to better support our warfighters around the globe. Sorry, but details cannot be disclosed.
Nov
19
It’s Ammo DayI Buy at least 100 rounds!
Nov
18
Guns are the answer
Category: Crime, Gun Stuff |
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Maersk Alabama repels 2nd pirate attack with guns “At least this time they had a vessel protection detachment on board who were able to repel the attack.” Who would have thunk it?
Nov
17
No posts today? Wassup wid dat?
Category: Admin Notes |
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Workin’ here, boss.
Nov
16
Traction Control goes back on the road to meet new challenges. The airline was kind enough to upgrade my ticket to First Class for the trip to San Diego last night – thanks American Airlines. The car rental folks upgraded my wheels to the President’s Circle collection – thanks Hertz. And, the hotel upgraded my [...]
Nov
15
A tasteful gift idea for the Holiday season: Jack Daniel’s Gift Series A) Buy the combo Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey (750mm) with the holiday special “Old No. 7 Brand” belt buckle and give them as a gift. B) Keep the belt buckle and wrap-up the Whiskey as a gift. C) Keep the Whiskey [...]
Nov
14
2009 Weblog Awards – Vote Bleg
Category: Admin Notes, Gun Stuff |
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You can vote for Traction Control by pressing the () sign by my comment at the 2009 Weblog Awards for Best Military / Gun Blog . My entry: Check out Traction Control – a Gun Blog that has actual guns! Thousands, in fact, for sale at everyday at Well-RegulatedMilitia.com/FFL! Thanks for your vote!
Nov
14
Carrie Prejean Sex Videos
Category: Pr0n |
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After settling her legal disputes with Pageant Organizers, Carrie Prejean is in the news once again. Evidently, the latest buzz is about a video (or eight). And, just who is it again that is working to trying to discourage this kind of thing? I’ll take, “What is the (oh, so not) ‘tolerant’ left for $200, [...]
Nov
13
I first thought that was funny headline, but its’ Sinnott. From CSM: Filipino militants released an elderly Irish priest late on Wednesday night after holding him in captivity for 32 days. Father Michael Sinnott had worked in the Philippines for nearly 33 years when six armed gunmen kidnapped him from a gated compound in Pagadian [...]
Nov
13
High School Football: It doesn’t get much bigger than this
Category: Texas |
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Good times … unless you were a Haltom fan last night. Arlington Martin High School rolled over Haltom in their playoff game to a final score of 50 – 6 after Haltom’s blocked extra point attempt was returned for a 96-yard safety! Bonus: At Arlington’s new Cowboys Stadium! Texas High School football: Yes, it’s kind [...]
Nov
12
Want Some Computer Geekery?
Category: Uncategorized |
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If 8 is enough. Matrox M9188 PCIe x16 Drive Multi-Display Monitoring Environments with Feature-Rich Octal Graphics Card Other configurations / arrangements are selectable via software settings. Max DisplayPort Resolution per Output: 2560×1600 Max DVI Resolution per Output: 1920×1200 Pretty cool – and Spendy, too! $1.995(?), plus monitors.
Nov
12
Obama Rejects ALL Afghanistan Options
Category: GWOT |
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Via Hot Air: President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his international security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday. Oh, boy. Update: Pat Dollard has more [...]
Nov
12
Lou Dobbs has left CNN
Category: Homefront, Politics, Society |
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His last broadcast was yesterday evening at 7:00 PM. CNN Reports: CNN’s Lou Dobbs stepped down from his controversial role as an advocacy anchor at the network at the end of his show Wednesday night after announcing plans to seek a more activist role. “Over the past six months, it has become increasingly clear that [...]
Nov
11
Neda Agha-Soltan Graduate Scholarship
Category: GWOT, Politics |
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Oxford: The College is delighted to announce that, thanks to two generous gifts, it has been able to establish a graduate scholarship in Philosophy in memory of Neda Agha-Soltan, the 27-year-old Iranian philosophy student who was killed in Tehran on 20 June during the protests over the outcome of the 2009 Iranian presidential election. [link [...]
Nov
10
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
Category: Uncategorized |
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 comes with a caution from the store (GameStop). “The beginning is gruesome.”
Nov
10
October ePostal Match Results
Category: Gun Stuff |
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The October ePostal results are in for the District 9 targets. The scores have been tallied, tabulated and HTMLd as follows: Shooter Class Yds. Score Using Mr. Completely H-1 7 80 S&W Model 41 Engineering Johnson H-1 7 68 Single Six .22LR Billll H-1 7 63 Ruger Mk 1 True Blue Sam H-1 7 61 [...]
Nov
10
A Good Handgun is worth an ounce of gold. The gun that beat inflation Full article follows: NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — There is an old and apocryphal saying that “a good handgun is worth an ounce of gold” and it turns out to be true — at least it has for the past 136 years. [...]
Nov
9
Bar-Sto plans to locate new plant in Sturgis
Category: Gun Stuff |
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abcNEWS reports that Bar-Sto Precision Machine Co. plans a new facility in Sturgis, SD to manufacture gun barrels. The new plant is expected to create or save 30 new positions in Sturgis. Company background from the Bar-Sto Home Page: Bar-Sto Precision Machine has been making the finest auto-pistol barrels since 1971. Bar-Sto barrels have been [...]
Nov
8
New Record Attempt Started
Category: GWOT |
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h/t Annoyed White Male and KISP. —
Nov
8
Like many others, I called the offices of the House (I can no longer call them “Representatives”) only to be shunted off to a voice mail system which informed me that their “mailbox is full”. Constituents’ access to Congress via voice messaging, email, letters, and in person (by the tens of thousands) evidently have no [...]
Nov
7
House Passes Healthcare Bill
Category: Homefront, Politics, Society |
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Health care bill passes in the U.S. House. Free health care that costs well over a trillion dollars” passed, 220-215. One Republican, Anh Cao, voted yes. (via Michelle Malkin).
Nov
7
Nov
7
Hero of Fort Hood
Category: Crime, Gun Stuff, GWOT |
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Firearms Expert and Hero, Kimberly Munley bolted from her car and shot at Major Hasan. He turned toward her and began to fire. She ran toward him, continuing to fire, and both she and the gunmen went down with several bullet wounds … She received two wounds in each thigh and one to her right [...]
Nov
6
Shooter at Fort Hood (Texas) Survives Countershooting
Category: Border Security, Crime, Homefront |
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Shooter at Fort Hood (Texas) survives counter-shooting. Good. Now (that he is alive) we may be able to dispel this whole notion of political correctness toward the Islamic threat to society, and its enduring stain on the history of civilization. Some may disagree; but some would be wrong. Update (Source): The Army psychiatrist suspected of [...]
Nov
5
ePostal Match News
Category: Gun Stuff |
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There are two ePostal matches running now. Mr. C announced the final match while Traction Control’s match is being held with an entry deadline of November 9. Twice the fun. Click either target image for a link to each contest’s down-loadable targets and rules.
Nov
4
It looks like New York has added another Democrat Representative. [via Ace] The votes as of 11:47 PM were Owens 59,388 (49%); Hoffman 55,002 (45%); Dede (RNCC’s choice who endorsed Owens) 6,683 (6%). Ballot machine failures in Fulton County (23 Districts) prevented these votes from being reported. These votes, together with some 10,000 to 11,000 [...]
Nov
3
Chris Christie Wins!
Category: Politics |
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New Jersey has a GOP Governor once more. [story]
Nov
3
Bob McDonnell Wins!
Category: Politics |
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Virginia has a GOP Governor once more; also, Lt. Governor and Attorney General.
Nov
3
Get out and VOTE!
Nov
3
Handy Post: Skills to Survive The End Of The World As We Know It.
Nov
2
Not so gracious after all
Category: Politics |
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Scozzafava immediately becomes a Democrat; endorses Owens in NY-23. Nice going RNCC. Stay classy, libs.
Nov
1
Hoffman Leads Polls; Scozzafava gracefully suspends campaign
Category: Homefront, Politics |
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The choice between tyranny fast (Democrat Owens); tyranny slow (left-wing Republican Scozzafava); and no thanks, I’ll not be supporting tyranny, thank you (American Conservative Doug Hoffman) was simplified yesterday when the Republican Party nominee Dede Scozzafava suspended her campaign. Hat tips to Dede for a gracious withdrawal. The GOP, the NRCC and Newt should take [...]
Nov
1
NH hunter shot while using rope to hoist rifle OSSIPEE, N.H. (AP) – A New Hampshire deer hunter has accidentally shot himself in the right hand while trying to lift his loaded rifle into a tree stand using a rope tied around the weapon.A state conservation officer says a branch or stick apparently got stuck [...]








