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Litigation – May 22, 2015 update
The US Supreme Court ruled 9-0 this week in Henderson v. United States that convicted felons may be able to transfer their guns to someone else rather than surrendering them to authorities, siding with a former US Border Patrol agent from Florida convicted on marijuana charges, and overturning the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. The court said […] Read More
“If they mean to have a war let it begin here”
“Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here.” — Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775
Read MoreMay 15, 2015 product highlights
Follow-up on Turnbull‘s BBQ 1911s: Mention Promo code “BBQ Cookout” and receive a free upgrade to the leather case with your purchase of a BBQ Gun. Crossbreed Women’s Appendix Carry Holster Bushnell has introduced two new series of Elite® riflescopes for 2015 — the Elite 3500 and Elite 4500 now join the Elite 6500 riflescopes at the top of their hunting […] Read More
Colt Defense LLC update
Colt Defense LLC announced May 11 it would allow investors another week to decide whether to take a huge cut in returns on loans to the company or accept a bankruptcy agreement that would allow for a quicker restructuring. Previously, Colt had told debtors they must accept a deal May 11. It is unclear why the company extended the agreement […] Read More
Richard Overton, America’s oldest living Veteran, 109
Wisdom from America’s oldest living Veteran, 109.
Read MoreMississippi special election update
Democrat Walter Zinn and Republican Trent Kelly advanced to a June 2 runoff to fill the vacant 1st District congressional seat in north Mississippi. There were a total of 13 candidates in the low-turnout special election. Zinn, 34, of Pontotoc, is an attorney who has worked as a political consultant. He was the only Democrat in Tuesday’s primary, which I […] Read More
Nut shooting nut in the nuts (video)
“A bullet proof cup, and the CEO believes so much in his product that he’s willing to take a .22LR to the groin to prove its effectiveness.”
Read MoreThe Only Ones (again)
An unidentified Concord, NC police officer shot himself in the calf while holstering his gun during a training exercise at a shooting range last week. While at a city park with his family, an unidentified off-duty Webb City, MO police officer had to climb onto the playground equipment to help his small child who became distressed at the top of […] Read More
Accidents: don’t pull that trigger!
A gun was fired inside the Pearl, MS Bass Pro Shops by an employee this week. The employee (apparently a greeter) was checking to see if a customer’s .380 pistol was loaded before it was taken for service. It was. The employee was not struck but injured a hand while handling the gun. It is not known where the bullet […] Read More
2 Hattiesburg, MS police officers killed
We now have an unconfirmed report of what happened: Both officers were wearing vests during a traffic stop by Officer Deen. Officer Tate soon arrived to assist Deen. Officer Deen approached the vehicle. Marvin Banks, a felon, was outside the car (we think Deen ordered Banks out) but there was a gun on the front seat. He pulled the gun […] Read More
