The notorious Brady Campaign, which actively works to curtail the Second Amendment, released a statement today praising former President Clinton’s signing of the Brady Law 15 years ago as a “critical first step.”
“This is a happy anniversary, but a reminder that we need to do more,” said Sarah Brady, Chair of the Brady Center to […]
Entries from November 2008
Brady Campaign: “There’s More Work To Do”
November 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: NRA · Second Amendment Issues
The Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network: A Legal Defense Program for Armed Citizens Who Defend Themselves from Criminal Attack
November 30th, 2008 · No Comments
The Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network, LLC is a group of armed citizens who have networked together to provide legal assistance for innocent citizens who used deadly force to defend themselves. Some rather impressive people are associated with the Network, including Massad Ayoob, John Farnam, Tom Givens, and Dennis Tueller.
The organization is relatively young, but […]
Tags: Concealed Carry · Second Amendment Issues · Self-Defense Issues
Ruger SR9 Approved for Use in Massachusetts and California
November 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Thirteen months after the Ruger SR9 was introduced to the free world, California and Massachusetts have both deigned the SR9 to be acceptable for their citizens as well.
Introduced in October 2007, the SR9 was Ruger’s first striker-fired pistol. While citizens in other states have a variety of options available to them with the SR9, such […]
Tags: Pistols · Second Amendment Issues
South Carolina’s Second Amendment Tax Holiday: No Taxes on Guns Friday or Saturday!
November 27th, 2008 · No Comments
South Carolina residents will enjoy a break on state tax if they purchase a firearm Friday or Saturday. The measure was passed by the SC legislature earlier this year and applies only to firearms. Ammunition, holsters, and other accessories are not included.
The full story is at The Herald.
Tags: General Information · Pistols · Revolvers · Rifles · Shotguns
Happy Thanksgiving
November 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers. I hope that all of you and your families have had a prosperous year and have prepared for the coming year.
Tags: General Information · Gun Owners of America · JPFO · NRA · Second Amendment Foundation
Smith and Wesson M&P Ships to Three Additional State Law Enforcement Agencies
November 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Smith and Wesson announced that they are shipping 1155 M&P duty pistols to three state law enforcement agencies. All three agencies were not issuing Smith and Wesson guns prior to this, but now all three issue the M&P as the primary duty gun.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Services - 555 M&P in .357 Sig
Washington Department […]
Tags: Pistols
Charter Arms Rimless Revolvers in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP
November 23rd, 2008 · 3 Comments
Charter Arms has been showing the willingness to be different and offer consumers revolvers that they can’t find elsewhere. Earlier this year, Charter Arms introduced the Patriot line of revolvers chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. The Ruger SP101 was the only revolver chambered for the .327, until the Patriot revolvers which gives buyers a choice […]
Tags: Revolvers
Stop Anti-Gun Politicians at the Local Level: Get Involved!
November 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
We all know about the anti-gun politicians at the national level: Charles Schumer, Edward “Ted” Kennedy, Nancy Pilosi, and Joseph Biden. We also know about President-elect Barack Obama’s anti-gun efforts. But do we know where our local mayors and commissioners stand on gun rights?
Fortunately, NYC Mayor Bloomberg has made things easier for us. Mayors Against […]
Tags: Second Amendment Issues
Robber Shot by Shopkeeper in a Marietta, GA Liquor Store
November 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment
A shopkeeper shot an armed robber in a Marietta, GA liquor store on November 15, 2008. The robber pointed a handgun at the owner, demanding money and gin. When the robber started to put away his firearm so he could carry his loot, the business owner was able to produce his own handgun and bring […]
Tags: Concealed Carry · Self-Defense Issues
Orange County Sheriff Revoking CCW Permits
November 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Orange County has had problems with it’s sheriffs.
The last sheriff of Orange County, California, Michael Carona, has been indicted on federal corruption charges and left office in January 2008. Now the current sheriff, Sandra Hutchins, is actively working to revoke the concealed carry permits issued by previous sheriffs.
California allows citizens to carry a concealed firearm […]

