Found this tidbit on Facebook, of all places
I guess, like so many other things, they were for it before they were against it, so now it’s easy to be for it again.…
The long version
Say Uncle points us to the long (as in highly complete) version of what to do after a self defense shooting. Lawyering up is Step…
Blegging Time
OK, all three of you loyal readers, my aging memory has failed me and my GoogleFoo is weak. I throw myself on the mercy of…
In which Bill Whittle learns to think like the Viet Cong
(Via Michael Bane) Those of us who are of a conservative/libertarian bent are facing the same problem as the Viet Cong–the enemy controls the ultimate…
If John Mauldin is correct
Then we had better take all our money out of the bank and turn it into food, precious metals or anything else that will hold…
Tam goes on a rant
These epic events are always worth a read, because she is an excellent writer and a clear thinker. This one in particular is worth it,…
“As good as money in the bank!”
(Via Survival Blog) Remember that saying? That was before years of Federal Reserve-driven inflation turned a dollar into $0.04. (Don’t believe me? Go here, enter…
Read and take heed
On gun fora and blogs around the Intertubz, there has been endless discussion on how one should act after a self-defense shooting. You might want…
I knew it…I just knew it!
I knew the Republicans were going to cave. Not because they always cave, but because that is how the game works when a “two party…
Watching
I’ve been watching with interest the “festivities” in Washington, DC this morning as the Million Vet March on the Memorials kicks into gear. While this…
Expect to see more of this
Much, much more, as every government that has the authority to levy a tax or a fine tries to enhance their revenues. Earlier this week…
More, more on the Springfield XD-S recall
Guns.com has an update on the Springfield XD-S recall, with someinteresting information and speculation of just what is going on inside your gun. If you’ve…
There are occasions where less is more
This essay by Dave Carter is one of them. Nothing I can say will add to it.. Go read. Now.
Watching the Federal Government “shutdown”
I’ve been watching this farcical shutdown show this week and I just can’t help but shake my head in disgust and disbelief. First, how is…
What made them suspicious?
(Via the Drudge Report) In Chicago, a man posing as a Federal Agent is robbing people.
An American Dunkirk
In all the years since 9/11, I had never heard this story. It’s terrible and amazing and inspiring and makes me proud of my countrymen…
Facebook can be said to be full of drek and nonsense
But occasionally, it will come up with something of genius. It stands to reason this would come from one Michael Z. Williamson, who is one…
Well, if you’re a gun blogger, you gotta
There is some sort of Internet law that demands that we gun bloggers pontificate on the latest mass murderer who chose a gun as his…
And here we are
Twelve years on from the darkest day in my living memory. I won’t bore you with where I was or what I thought or what…
Prepping as you age
There is an uncomfortable fact of life that you can’t get around—if you are fortunate, you get old. And getting old isn’t for sissies. Each…
Get your gun owner on
The NSSF has downloadable cards/fliers/smallish posters that you can use to show folks why you’re proud to be a gun owner. Guerilla marketing, anyone?
A partial answer to an old question, perhaps
(Via the Survival Blog) A question that always gets asked by those new to the concept of survivalism/prepping is “How do I know when it…
Why do you need a gun in a park?
(Via the Drudge Report) Oh heck, I don’t know…maybe to protect yourself from being gang-raped? A local council-leech puts it better: “The new criminal we’re seeing, they’re bold, they’re brazen, and…
An old friend of mine once told me a story
It was about catching a guy trying to break into his truck to steal his golf clubs. Back in the day, this friend was, shall…
Recalls
Springfield Armory is recalling a batch of their XD-S pistols. Yes, dammit, mine is on the list. And just in case you haven’t heard, Smith…
I promise I’m not dead
We are just coming out of silly season at the new-ish employer. That, coupled with a particularly intractable health issue (migraines, if you’re curious) has…
It’s called “A clue”
Dear gun-grabbing anti-civil rights cult members, Sturm, Ruger & Company are bringing 450 jobs to Rockingham County, North Carolina. These jobs will pay an average…
I am so calling BS on this one
White House says immigration bill could boost NC economy I’m sure that the increase in police, welfare workers, teachers and the like will account for…
Paging Dr. Hugo Pinero
Scientists have patented a “death test” that can tell people how long they have left to live. The simple, non-invasive test is the first of…
The end is coming
The IRS is going after small businesses across the US with an intimidation campaign that questions if they’re reporting all their cash transactions. The agency…