We can’t legalize drugs there’s just too much money in it.

Once again, the myth that 90% of guns in Mexico come from American gun shows is busted.

I want that on a T-shirt. That or fuck that noise.

Mmm, marmalade.

Justice Department Only Selectively Complies with Freedom of Information Act

One trick pony does her trick: requiring background check at gun shows.

Rohrbaugh R9

Tan Carbine

Twisted

Glockity

This SI article on flashlight shooting techniques got me to thinking. On the one hand, I can see the need for a flashlight mounted to a handgun for home defense. On the other hand, if your only source of light is on the end of your gun, that sounds like a setup for some major Rule 2 violations. Thoughts?

That is so 2007. But everyone is emailing it to me.

Or why I carry a Glock:

[i]f … you treat your pistols like we all treat our lawnmowers then don’t get a 1911 – use a Glock.

Convert your 10/22 to fire arrows using blanks. Ok, then.

From Coal Creek Armory: How to properly lubricate your AR15 type rifle

More here from Sebastian and the comments here are interesting. Looking more and more like self defense to me. Three athletic men taunt you and push you for a block. Then rush you. The reason this case seems to be a big deal is because of the video. And, maybe, because the father of the attacker is a partner at a law firm.

The officer who approached him initially was not in uniform and was working a plain clothes side gig as club security. Sorry, I’m not handing over a weapon to a bouncer either.

Bob Owens: A few federal gun laws worth revising

Over at The Firearm Blog.

With a visual. Break out the magnifying glass.

Glock Has replaced the AK as choice weapon of Active Shooters.

First, an editor comes out and admits all his prior yammering on “blood in the streets” with respect to gun laws was wrong and unfounded. And he changes his mind on the issue.

And now this observation:

I learned that people who are deathly afraid of firearms and wouldn’t dream of handling one, much less owning one, actually may be incapable of seeing them as defensive weapons.

This time at the until recently referred to as Plain Squealer. They do seem to be rather incapable of rational thought.

Lots of sites and services set parameters so that you can’t have a user name that is offensive. Every once in a while, one slips through:

From Stuff

Rich on the second amendment’s text.

Attacking religion can get you sued:

A prominent Canadian climate scientist is suing a leading climate skeptic for libel, arguing that an article published online in January contained false and malicious claims.

Former FBI agent (fired for complaining about privacy abuses) who now works for the ACLU:

The most disturbing thing we’ve uncovered is the scope of domestic intelligence activities taking place today. Domestic spying is now being done by a host of federal agencies (FBI, DOD, DHS, DNI) as well as state and local law enforcement and even private companies. Too often this spying targets political activity and religious practices. We’ve documented intelligence activities targeting or obstructing First Amendment-protected activity in 33 states and DC.

Eventually, there will be a list to put your name on for something.

Joe on the ridiculousness of limiting magazine capacity.

MIT shooting team featured in the Boston Globe.

Make AR parts not compatible with other ARs. Uses proprietary ammo. Shuts off when shooting unapproved targets.

Here. Actually, I’m quite happy about it. But I’m probably not who they have in mind.

Myth: Use a shotgun for home defense because it won’t go through walls.

Pistol maker to to show wares Oak Ridge. They’ll provide the guns and ammo for the competition. Winner gets a Caracal.

NRA helping man sue the city so he can operate his firearms business out of his house.

Federal and American Eagle .45 Auto Product Safety Warning