Ouch.

From Bitter:

They (sic) Brady Bunch has declared that the gun lobby is the biggest loser in the elections. That’s funny. If you look at not only the numbers, but also the choices, we won here in Pennsylvania.

And from those who claim the NRA is the National Republican Association:

The Brady Bunch is 100% Democratic – not at all bipartisan. Well over 1/3 of the NRA endorsements went to Democrats.

Brady not doing so well in Illinois either.

Countertop says to brace yourself for the HopeyChangey. And not so good for guns.

A letter to the editor in our local newspaper:

I’m not running for any office; maybe I should, but this is my plan.

Give every U.S. citizen $1 million each. I think that’s about 3 million people.

If my high school math serves me right that would come to $3 billion.

About 297M people short. So, KNS guys, how did this one actually get in the paper?

I mentioned needing more of the swabs to clean the Crimson Trace laser here. Yesterday, I received about 50 of them, their new DVD, and a nice thank you note. Now that’s service.

In Spokane.

And the paper of making up the record.

Hmm, maybe someone should go back and count the number of stories I and others have linked since Tuesday that contain that theme and email them to the blue dogs.

Despite various attempts at banning lead ammo, seems consuming game harvested with traditional ammunition poses absolutely no health risk to people, including children, . From the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Kinda makes these people look stupid: A North Dakota program that distributes venison to the needy will accept only deer killed with arrows, fearing that firearm-shot meat may contain lead fragments.

I said Naifeh was gone.

AC’s post seems to indicate that may not be the case.

In Texas:

Sullivan was among hundreds scrambling to buy a weapon Thursday at the gun store Cheaper Than Dirt! – which sold $101,000 in merchandise the day after the election, shattering its single-day sales record, said store owner DeWayne Irwin.

2Stories were similar across Texas, where residents are fiercely protective of their Second Amendment rights and now fear stricter gun-control laws under Democratic President-elect Barack Obama.

Well, I bought 500 rounds of 5.56 yesterday from Dan’s Ammo, based on recommendations from a couple of readers in comments here. They look to have good prices on 45ACP too.

The Duck is having trouble find stuff too.

Have you seen him look us in the eyes and lie:

Barack Obama’s hidden talent: He’s a top-notch poker player. Thank goodness—he’ll need it.

Among the countless blessings conferred by the election of Barack Obama is the energizing fact—until now little-known—that poker will be back in the White House for the first time in 35 years.

I think it’s illegal to gamble in DC. And probably illegal to gamble on .gov property.

Still, it’s pretty cool that he plays poker. Maybe we’ll see an end to Frist’s onerous online gambling bill.

Be sure of your target and what’s behind it:

Fort Worth police today confirmed that preliminary ballistics tests show a stray bullet that hit a woman at Texas Motor Speedway came from a rifle shot by a 49-year-old Benbrook man.

[…]

Mr. Jaramillo told police he was target shooting five miles away from Texas Motor Speedway between 10 and 11 a.m. Mr. Jaramillo fired five or six rounds at a berm, a mound of dirt, with his .50-caliber Vulcan single shot rifle.

Adequate backstops too.

Jeff notes that MSNBC is pondering whether gun control matters anymore. Well, it hasn’t lately because for the last eight years the pro-gun side has been winning. The first time the new administration and its congressional lackeys move on gun control, it will be 1994-1996 all over again.

Obama’s respect for the second amendment is so great it’s like it’s not even there. His transition plan states:

As president, Barack Obama would repeal the Tiahrt Amendment, which restricts the ability of local law enforcement to access important gun trace information, and give police officers across the nation the tools they need to solve gun crimes and fight the illegal arms trade. Obama and Biden also favor commonsense measures that respect the Second Amendment rights of gun owners, while keeping guns away from children and from criminals who shouldn’t have them. They support closing the gun show loophole and making guns in this country childproof. They also support making the expired federal Assault Weapons Ban permanent, as such weapons belong on foreign battlefields and not on our streets.

Good way to pave the way for losses in 2010.

JR’s local paper asks him what gun owners should do now. He answers.

Iowa Hawk: So for now, let’s put politics aside and celebrate this historic milestone. In his famous speech at the Lincoln Memorial 45 years ago, Dr. King said “I have a dream that one day my children will live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” Let us now take pride that Tuesday we Americans proved that neither thing matters anymore.

Via Robb.

History News Network looks at the origins of the NRA.

Hello Kitty AR meets Kalashnikitty.

More pics of Turkey’s HK416.

Pre-Obama AWB edition.

Colt Extended Range Carbine.

Naifeh out. Mumpower in. Good for gun laws in Tennessee.

Don’t screw this up.

Superior Arms Lower Receivers for $80.

Update: Out of stock. that was fast.

Oops.

A reminder for those who may have missed it, but I have a twitter account here. I figure it makes it easier for you tweeters to follow. It’s a feed from the blog using twitterfeed.

Jay has an EBR Bleg:

Okay. I’ve cleared it with Mrs. G. I am buying an AR-15 clone and a semi-auto AK variant before the end of the year. I can see the writing on the new Assault Weapon Ban wall, and something tells me to pick up a suspect rifle before the ban starts getting press – and prices go through the roof to match the demand.

And he asks: When the HELL did freakin’ WASR-10s go up to $500?????

I’m guessing yesterday.

Bad: Sarah Palin didn’t know Africa was a continent?

Worse: Press sitting on that bit of info.

Ironic: When looking at someone’s degree of knowledgeability, not realizing that knowledgeability is not a word (at least per dictionary.com and my various spell checkers).

Ya know, I dig Palin but, man, she’s pulled a few boners.

Update: and get your mind out of the gutter.

Update 2: Apparently, there’s quite a bit of question as to the authenticity of the claims.

The only place I’ve found with Magpul PMags in stock is here.

Update: In comments, reader moose advises against botach. Caveat emptor.

Looks like FN will be releasing the civilian version of their SCAR next year. About time. May want to crank them out pretty quickly, guys.

From the Tennessean:

But Jimmy Naifeh is about to get used to all sorts of new things. Like a smallish legislator’s office instead of Suite 19, with its conference room and expensive new carpet. Like waiting on low-level state Democratic Party officials to return your call rather than having an open door to the governor’s office. Like getting a giant “na-na-na-na-boo-boo” from Republicans whom he has routinely shunned for sweet committee appointments.

And there’s this:

Unless Naifeh can put together an alliance of Republicans and Democrats to give him back the gavel, he’s out of there, thanks to election returns that gave the GOP its first majority in the House since 1971.

If such a deal is brokered (again), the majority will not last. Call your TN state rep. and let them know that.

Update: a handy list of folks to email.

Turkey is looking to get HK416s.

Via GP.

Denver Post:

Obama’s record on firearms triggers run on sales in state

[…]

By midday Wednesday, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s “Insta- Check” background check — required for the sale of a firearm and typically about 8 minutes long — was jammed with waits lasting more than two hours.

[…]

Across Colorado, gun shops reported brisk business Wednesday as hunters and gun enthusiasts began to stockpile in anticipation of a Democratic president and Congress whittling away Second Amendment gun rights. The FBI is reporting that gun sales have increased 10 percent over purchases at this point last year.

Jerry Stehman told an endless wave of customers at his Jerry’s Outdoor Sports store in Grand Junction to come back in two hours to pick up their firearm purchases. For the past 10 days, Stehman said, customers have been gathering cases of ammunition and multiple guns.

Meanwhile, Tam offers advice for those hedging their bets. I’d recommend uzi mags too. They are plentiful.

Paul notes we’re playing chicken with the second amendment:

The industry will see a considerable increase in sales of ARs, other black rifles and semi-auto pistols with “hi-cap” mags. During this period the industry will make money hand over fist – at least the black rifle makers and handgun companies will. The traditional hunting companies will see growth but nothing like the others unless they have a strong tactical product line-up.

I guess I need to pick up some kind of WunderNine.

As has been noted, Michael Pfleger’s church is potentially violating its tax exempt status by advocating against NRA endorsed candidates. Armed and Safe says we should report this to Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Meanwhile, Rusty links to a form you can fill out to inform the IRS about this.

Rachel is moving to where Great Britain Used To Be.

Not sure if I should have more sympathy for the Brits or Rachel.