Not at all metrosexual.

32 inch barrel extension that reduces muzzle blast and noise of a shotgun. It is, apparently, also not classified as a silencer per ATF.

I’ve been thinking it. Haven’t heard anyone else mention it. But here’s what I think about the Times Square bomb attempt. Presuming that the event was not attempted by someone with the cunning of Wile E. Coyote (which is possible), I think it may have been a trial run. Do it small. See the response. Adjust. Even if the guy got the fuel oil part done right and the other bomb type stuff went off, I don’t know that this would have been particularly devastating.

So, New Yorkers, be on the look out.

I could be wrong, of course.

First we had the AK-15. Now, we have the AR-47. The AR-47 was actually a gun but I rather doubt it was used in this case. And the company that made them doesn’t seem to be around any more.

Dana Milbank:

Is the NRA a terrorist organization?

I can see how you would think that. You know, if you were a retard. Continuing:

By George W. Bush’s standard — you’re either with us or against us in the fight against terrorism — NRA chief Wayne LaPierre should be just a few frequent-flier miles short of a free ticket to Gitmo right about now. Seems he and the rest of the gun lobby are fighting for terrorists’ right to buy firearms.

Got that? Send them to Gitmo. And NRA wants terrorists to have guns. I can see how you would think that. You know, if you were a retard. Continuing:

The Bush administration urged Congress to pass a law barring people on the terrorist watch list from buying explosives and guns. The gun lobby objected. Now the Obama administration is urging Congress to pass the same legislation, and the gun lobby continues to object.

Probably because in this country we do not restrict one’s civil liberties without due process of law. And, of course, given that babies and US senators have shown up on the list (that you can’t look at or question), I’m guessing it’s a bit of a deficient measure of who is and isn’t a terrorist.

And it won’t stop any nefarious plotters from getting guns if they want them.

Some kids decide to make the best of the floods and do some wakeboarding in the flood waters. The police cuff them and give them tickets.

Joe crunches the numbers on the 2,707 yard shot in Afghanistan:

On the average you would have to shoot 83 three-shot groups to get one which was less than or equal to 1 MOA (about 30 inches).

Obviously, they should ban nail guns.

The paper of making up the record:

It is fearsome looking, a carbine hybrid of a pistol and a long gun with a mouthful of a name: the Kel-Tec Sub Rifle 2000. Mr. Shahzad bought it, new, in March for about $400. It was found in the Isuzu Trooper that he drove to Kennedy International Airport on Monday, loaded, with multiple extra clips.

Granted, it’s not for a novel, but maybe you could get some gun writing advice from Larry.

NY Police chief:

Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad bought a gun in Connecticut two months ago, about the time he put his attack plan in motion, New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said Wednesday.

Per Wikipedia, there’s not a state registry in CT.

I hope it wasn’t a Muslim nut job. Then what sort of nut job do you prefer?

I’ve joked before that if Microsoft operated like Apple, the feds would shut them down and divide them like they did Bell. I mean, imagine if Microsoft put spyware protection in their browser to block Google ads? Google would be history. Or if they had Windows rigged to not allow the installation of iTunes? Apple would go poof. So, I found this funny:

U.S. antitrust enforcers are taking a keen interest in recent changes that Apple Inc. made to its licensing agreement with iPhone application developers and are likely to open a preliminary investigation into whether the company’s actions stifle competition in mobile devices, according to people familiar with the situation.

Yup. The iPhone. I think such a lawsuit is stupid. After all, there are other phones and folks have choices and the feds should mind their own business. But if this was Microsoft, folks would be lined up at the trough and calling for their head. It’s funny to think Apple has a monopoly on any thing.

A knife show in GA. Looks like Alan Gura will be speaking there.

How not to get shot by the police, by Gabe Suarez. Via Robb.

Passed and headed to the governor. But it may not get passed in time:

The bill has passed but if the they slow walk the bill to the governor and then the governor holds out for for as long as he can and then veto’s the legislation we probably would not be present to over ride his veto.

I dunno. Maybe Bredesen will not break his promise a second time? I doubt it. And we also have the lawsuit over the original bill in play. And most folks are confident we’ll win that one once it’s in front of a judge who does not have a mental handicap.

Aunt B. on the terror gap:

Oh, god, liberals. Do not do this. I’m listening to Olbermann talk about legislators want to close the “terror gap” by making it hard for people on watch lists get guns.

And it’s making me agree with Lindsay Graham. How the fuck? He doesn’t believe in Miranda rights. He’s a nutjob.

But people on the mess that is the terror watch list should be able to buy guns.

I’m sorry, but those lists are a joke.

And there’s that whole denying someone rights without due process of law part. And, so far, a couple of babies, a blogger and a deceases US senator have shown up on the terrorist watchlist.

And don’t aim a gun at anything you don’t want to destroy. Like, say, your willy.

The Onion:

In a decisive and vulgar 7-2 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court once again upheld the constitution’s First Amendment this week, calling the freedom of expression among the most “inalienable and important rights that a motherfucker can have.”

Over at gun nuts media.

Snubby and holster

AR-15 in 45 ACP

Weapons of the Royal Malaysian Navy.

I didn’t realize it when I linked it yesterday, but the Tactical Solutions Glock Conversion Kit takes 15 round magazines. Cool.

Mr. C. has one.

1/2 price if you’re single.

I’ve advocated before that one should keep a sharp knife in their car, namely one with a serrated blade, in case you have to cut your seatbelt to get out. Well, via Glenn, comes the resQme key chain lifehammer. It’s a rescue tool. It cuts belts and breaks glass. And, in the event you leave America and end up some place like New Jersey, you won’t run afoul of knife laws. I just ordered two.

Colorado State unbans guns after court ruling.

Headline: Hundreds expected for ‘Million Mom March’

Some gun blogs were upset about it. So, I decided to ask NRA folks about the rules/laws forbidding carry at their annual meeting. NRA explains:

The claim that NRA does not want members to carry is flat out wrong. Both Phoenix and Louisville allowed concealed and open carry in the convention center. In fact, NRA fought to make sure attendees could carry at those locations.

In Charlotte, just like in every city that we have held our annual meeting, NRA is bound by legal and contractual obligations. We were unable to remove the prohibition due to state, city and convention center regulations.

Some people have mentioned an exception under the law for “A person participating in the event, if a person is carrying a gun, rifle, or pistol with the permission of the owner, lessee, or person or organization sponsoring the event.” This exception has two prongs. First, the person must be a participant. Second, the person must have permission.

While some may suggest that NRA could be the one giving permission, the reality is that NRA would not be the one who would determine whether or not someone is a participant. A prosecutor, judge, and jury would be ultimately making that determination.

Even if NRA declared all attendees participants, a prosecutor could argue that he/she was an attendee, spectator, guest of a member or a ticket holder, so that could not be relied on for a legal defense. And, in the end, it is the person with the gun who would be prosecuted. This is indeed a gray area, but without a clear exception there is a serious risk of arrest and prosecution, and NRA does not want our members risking prosecution.

The fact is if NRA only went to places that allowed CCW in convention centers, we would be limited to 2 or 3 choices. Because of the size of NRA’s conventions, we already are limited with our choices of cities that can accommodate us. We also strive to have regional balance to allow members from all over the country to attend. People should also be mindful that NRA has worked to change laws all over the country. With incremental wins, those who may not be able to carry in a certain location today may be able to do so down the road. After all, Arizona’s gun laws have come long way since we were there last year.

From TFA Alert:

The House goes into Session at 1pm today. Rep. Todd and Sen. Jackson’s bill (which has already passed in the Senate) is scheduled to be heard today. HB3125 SB 3012. It is item 8 on the Regular Calendar.

We have received a report that Representative Joe McCord is presently working to enlist House members to vote against the Todd/Jackson bill.

Call your representatives NOW!!!! Demand that they support the Senate version of the bill and demand that they pass the Senate version today by adopting it.

Also, since they are on the floor, it is important to ask that messages be taken to them in chambers by their staff.

Finally, since many of them have emails / blackberry / iphones, EMAIL them repeatedly on this issue.

Email and phone addresses are available at this portion of the State Web Site:

http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/

McCord has let us down on guns before.

1-800-holyshi.

First, it was noted that carry at the NRA was off limits due to state law. Now, maybe, not so much:

A person participating in the event, if he is carrying a gun, rifle, or pistol with the permission of the owner, lessee, or person or organization sponsoring the event;

Looks to me, to be an indication that NRA could, by law, give individual persons participating permission to carry. Seems to be set up for security and bodyguards and such.

Ugly guns

On the 2A Blog Bash at NRA’s annual meeting:

More than 30 new media producers from 13 states will flock to Charlotte for the 3rd Annual Second Amendment Blog Bash, and there are more than a few names that you’ll recognize from online communities covering right-of-center politics, grassroots activism, shooting sports, gun rights politics, and hunting.