Guns Holsters and Gear

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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