Ditto.

Linoge has done it again. We need to match him up with some of these antis in a debate club showdown. (The first rule of debate club...) I hope if I keep reading his stuff, I will become wiser and more eloquent. For now, I will leave it at... ditto!

A long read, but well worth the time and it will get your neurons firing:

why are they so eager to expose their bigotry?

Where to Carry Reminder

Where to carry? Where it is legal.

Penn and Teller and the Second Amendment

Via Linoge of Walls of the City

Very Angry Men + Guns != Shootout

Very Angry Men + Guns != Shootout. That's unpossible according to the anti-gun crowd.

Happy Days

Some cheery reading about the Super Congress and a plan to attack the 2nd Amendment.

Via Slim

Please define: Gun Violence Victim

What qualifies someone to be a gun violence victim?

Being shot at?
Being shot?
Being shot twice?
Having a loved one shot?
Having a loved one shot and killed?
How about all of the above?

Apparently even answering all of the above is not sufficient if you are a Second Amendment supporter.

Linoge explains it all over at Walls of the City.

Definitely worth the click, some network bandwidth, and a couple of minutes to read.

Passionate Purchases

"People buy guns in a moment of passion," Verge said. "I think if you're going to kill someone, you'd better make sure you take the time and make sure you're prepared to take someone's life."

She is absolutely right. Just take a look at this video and see proof that is the way it happens!

"Five Days?!? But I'm mad now."

I don't think people buy guns in a fit of passion or even rage. Going to buy a gun involves time and some measure of planning - perhaps it could be called premeditation. Now, I've seen guys make impulse buys, but that's not the same.

Verge quote from Santa Monica Daily Press via The View from North Central Idaho

How many rounds does a man need?

Stephen Hunter says a bunch.

John D/Mad Duck says if you need even one you are having a bad day.

During the Super Bowl, a commercial for the "Justified" TV series ran and included a parody of Dirty Harry's are you feeling lucky punk scene, but with semi-auto instead of the .44 magnum. I'm surprised it aired given the recent events in Arizona. I guess 17 doesn't count as high capacity.



On the subject of high capacity magazines, here is a video that shows how little difference a reload can make.

Oak Ridge Mayor Signs Mayors Against Illegal Guns Letter

Tom Beehan signed the MAIG letter. On the one hand, I think we are all against illegal guns. On the other hand, these guys are idiots for thinking we are idiots. Seriously, aren't we all against bad things?

New Rifle

I just got permission from the boss to get a new rifle. I'd like to pick one up in case all the rumors about President Obama rolling out gun control legislation is true. I've been looking at the Smith and Wesson M&P15 (the big brother to my M&P15 in .22LR). Maybe S&W will start the promotion for 5 free magazines with the purchase of the rifle. Given the focus on high capacity magazine bans, it would make sense.

From Brick O'Lore

From Brick O'Lore

As a bonus, she told me I had to get a gun safe if I was going to buy a rifle!