Archive for December, 2008
Missouri Bullet Company Offering Year End Discounts
Posted by: | CommentsFor all of your reloaders out there, Brad Alpert at the Missouri Bullet Company is offering a 5% discount on all of their bullets until midnight tonight. This is on top of their already great pricing. See below for the promo code.
I have ordered their bullets in the past and have been pleased with their product and blown away by their great service. If you have a need for cast bullets, give them a look.
Here is Brad’s e-mail in full:
I just got back from our accountant’s office for year-end advice, and she said -
1.) Spend every nickel in the account for supplies and equipment before midnight, the 31st, and
2.) Book every sale you can before midnight, the 31st.
So, here’s the deal – order bullets before midnight, December 31st using the promo code “Banzai!” at checkout, and 5% will be deducted from your order.
Demand will run a little heavy in response to this solicitation, so give us 2 extra days to ship your order. Our shelves are heavy now but they’ll be considerably lighter, quickly, so get your order in now!
We have several new bullets to offer you, including the IDP #6 125-grain .38 Super bullet, the .44 Smasher! .44 Magnum 240 grain RNFP, the Cowboy #13 .44 Special and (modern) .44-40 RNFP bullet, and the Crusher #1, the .500 S&W 400 grain huge monster thing. We also now have “Bullet Bundles” of 3,000 of the lighter bullets which can ship for the flat-rate of $9.85, and probably other stuff I have already forgotten. Come visit us and take advantage of this year-end deal!
Best to you from the gang at Missouri Bullet Company, and the best New Years ever!
Brad Alpert
Operations Manager
Missouri Bullet Company
PA Soccer Mom Understands What a Right Is
Posted by: | CommentsSeveral months ago, I posted about a Pennsylvania woman who had her concealed carry permit revoked and restored by a sheriff after complaints that she was exercising her right to open carry a firearm in public. The woman, Melanie Hain, has suffered a number of personal attacks and threats because she exercised her right.
Recently, Hain agreed to an interview with a Patriot News reporter via e-mail. The full story is worth reading, as Hain articulates her rights very well. From the interview, proof that Hain gets it:
“Like it or not, I do not have to validate myself to the public for my actions…I have come to the conclusion that this is an impossible task. It may sound arrogant, but…the Constitution has guaranteed me a right, and there is nothing more to say about it.”
Amen.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Pushes for Even More Gun Laws In Chicago, IL
Posted by: | CommentsChicago, IL is known for its draconian gun laws, yet that’s not enough for the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Citing more than 500 homicides in Chicago this year, Jackson makes the case that more, not less, gun control is needed.
Jackson and Jennifer Bishop, from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, outlined a five part process to further restrict gun rights in Chicago. Those steps are: Read More→
Democrats Afraid of People Carrying Firearms at the Presidential Inauguration
Posted by: | CommentsFiled under “This person got elected?” comes the UPI story about delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton from D.C. Norton thinks that people will misunderstand the recent change in the Department of the Interior policy that allows citizens to carry a concealed firearm if it is allowed under the local jurisdiction’s laws. Norton is afraid that normally law abiding citizens will carry a concealed firearm to the inauguration. D.C. does not allow citizens to carry a concealed firearm, so under the current policy, no citizen is allowed to carry a concealed firearm at the inauguration.
Since someone who would do harm to the president is a criminal, and criminals by definition do not obey the laws, it would seem that Norton is only worried about stupid, but law abiding, citizens. That’s kind of funny because I am worried about stupid politicians.
Think Ammunition Prices Are High Now? Ammo Prices Set to Go Up Again on January 1
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I got an e-mail from Natchez Shooters Supplies warning of another ammunition price increase set to take place on January 1, 2009. The price increases come from the factory and range from 5-12%. This falls in line with my prior posts on ammunition price increases.
Natchez is a good business and I do not believe they are trying to gouge their customers. But, with the current demand on ammunition, prices do rise. So, if you are thinking about buying some ammo, sooner rather than later might be the smart investment.
Ruger to Unveil a Show-Stopper at the 2009 SHOT Show?
Posted by: | CommentsIn recent years, Sturm, Ruger & Co. have deviated from the larger, bulkier pistols they were known for and have been producing slimmer and smaller pistols such as the SR-9 and the LCP. The SR-9 has achieved moderate success, while the Ruger LCP has been an undeniable sensation.
The question is: What will Ruger introduce at the 2009 SHOT Show? Read More→
Sigs Melt Too
Posted by: | CommentsThanks to The Firearm Blog for bringing this story from France. It seems to ‘dry his gun after cleaning,’ a French police officer put his Sig pistol in the oven for 20 minutes at 400ºF. The results were not pretty. <Insert joke about guns and the French here.>
A few notes to all of you gun enthusiasts:
- Don’t do anything to your gun that would require baking it in the oven;
- See #1.
Philadelphia Religious Attack Lawful Gun Sales
Posted by: | CommentsAnti-gun people always claim they want to “reduce crime” or “stop gun violence”, but they only seem to go after the lawful ownership of guns with more restrictions on the purchasing and ownership requirements on the law abiding citizens.
In Philadelphia, a group of religious leaders “…who’ve formed a collective effort to quell illegal gun purchases in the city,” are now pressuring gun dealers to make changes in how they conduct lawful sales of firearms. Huh?
The primary way to reduce crime involving firearms is to prosecute and incarcerate everyone involved in a crime involving a firearm. Studies have shown that aggressive prosecution reduces crime. The unfortunate state of this country is that in many jurisdictions, only a fraction of the people arrested for violent crimes are ever prosecuted and incarcerated.
The complete story from Philly.com.
$400 Million Lawsuit Against Bloomberg Stays in Georgia
Posted by: | CommentsThe federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the $400 million libel suit filed against NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg will stay in Georgia. The Smyrna, GA gunshop Adventure Outdoors, filed a libel suit against Bloomberg after Bloomberg said Adventure Outdoors was a “rogue gun dealer” responsible for arming criminals in NYC.
Bloomberg wanted the lawsuit out of Georgia where his counsel believed they would have an easier time proving his immunity. Bob Barr, representing Adventure Outdoors, was successful in convincing the 11th Circuit that the lawsuit should remain in Cobb County Superior Court, where it was originally filed.
Bloomberg used illegal methods to obtain dubious “proof” that Adventure Outdoors and other gun shops were regularly selling firearms in straw purchases.
As I stated in a previous article, I have purchased several firearms from Jay and his crew at Adventure Outdoors. They are a class act with good prices and inventory. I hope they get every penny from Bloomberg.
More information is at the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Kel Tec RFB Carbine Delayed
Posted by: | CommentsKel Tec has announced a delay in shipping the RFB Carbine:
The release of the RFB Carbine is being delayed 30 to 60 days. Expect the first shipment by February of 2009.
The delay is due to a re-tooling effort aimed at adjusting production in order to precede any future negative legislative actions that are likely imminent due to the incoming administration.
Centerfire Systems Offers 1911 for $399 With Free Shipping
Posted by: | CommentsI just got an e-mail from Centerfire Systems about a special they are offering this weekend. Centerfire is offering the Rock Island Tactical 1911 for only $399 and are chipping in free shipping to the lower 48.
The Rock Island Tactial 1911 is an inexpensive clone manufactured by Armscorp in the Philippines. I’ve never had the chance to shoot one, but I have been told they are good guns at the price point. They feature:
- Black Parkerized Finish
- One 8rd Magazine Included
- Padded Carry Case
- 5″ Barrel
- Extended Beaver Tail
- Skeleton Hammer
- Ambidextrous Safety
- Checkered Slide Stop and Mag Release
- Dove-tailed Target Sights with a Lightweight Hammer and Trigger
- Wood Grips
If you are in the market for an inexpensive 1911, take a look at the Rock Island.
2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, FL
Posted by: | CommentsI have gotten a few e-mails inquiring if I will be at the SHOT Show this year, and yes, I will be.
This year’s show is in Orlando, FL and runs from January 15-18. Additionally, on January 14, there is the Media Day at the Range, where manufacturers like Federal, Colt, Sig, and others get everyone out on the range to show off there wares.
I will be at the Media Day and at the SHOT Show. I will post photos and information from the manufacturers as I am able to from the convention with more detailed write-ups in the following days and weeks.
Stay tuned! It is bound to be another exciting show!
