Posts Tagged ‘firearms’
Guns are inanimate objects and do not act on their own
This story from the Hartford Courant is a sensational news item designed to blame the gun – an inanimate object – for someone’s negligence. The Courant is suggesting the gun is the problem. I feel terrible for the man shot, but this is the result of one’s negligence, not the action of an inanimate object.
Read MoreHow to travel by air with a firearm
There has been quite a few people who are confused when it comes to traveling with your firearm by air. This post will review how you should pack your stuff.
Read MoreIllinois bank allows employees to carry at work
I have no issue with law-abiding citizens carrying a firearm to protect themselves and their family. I also think it’s ridiculous, “feel good” policy to draw imaginary lines – state borders, parking lots, parks, schools or at work – taking away that option from those who can legally carry everywhere else. That said…
Read MoreConnecticut reminder – it’s not illegal to carry a firearm on a college campus … or is it?
There is some serious mis-information floating around concerning the arrest of a University of New Haven commuter student yesterday. First, from the information we have been provided so far, he did not break any state law.
Read MoreTopic for tomorrow: 3D Printed Guns
On the big radio show tomorrow, one of Jim’s topics will be 3D printers and the ability to “print” a lower receiver for a rifle, as well as various sized magazines and even a pistol. Watch the documentary before the show!
Read MoreDisclose names and addresses of gun permit holders in Connecticut? Hell No (Update)
I’m not putting up with this. Already wrote a post on the subject in September 1, 2010 so I’m just going to copy and paste. I texted Jim that I did not want to do any more gun posts … but here I go again.
Read MoreMichael Walsh points out another disturbing Costas comment on gun control
Our friend Michael Walsh pointed out another issue with Bob Costas’ opinion on gun control. In short, Costas doesn’t know jack about firearms.
Read MoreBob Costas backpedals on gun control through a spokesman
I’m pretty certain the next thing we will hear from Bob Costas’ spokesman is that he has received death threats*. Late yesterday afternoon, we heard from a spokesman that Costas really did not say what we all heard him say.
Read MoreWe have gun laws, but in some places they are not being enforced
Contrary to popular belief, you can’t just walk into a gun store and buy a firearm like you would a loaf of bread. At a minimum, you fill out a federally mandated form and a phone call is made to (usually) state authorities to complete a background check.
Read MoreAll of a sudden, it’s OK to defend property with firearms in New York & New Jersey
Where is Mayor Bloomberg? Why is he not putting a stop to the threatening signs referencing shooting people if they are simply in need of shelter, food and water?
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