You know, you make the claim that ATF was using their smuggling of guns into Mexico to make the case for stronger gun laws and people call you nuts. Except that, now, CBS is claiming that same thing: Documents obtained by CBS News show that the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) discussed […]

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Ownership can’t seem to deal with the record gun sales in November. They’re going through denial, then acceptance. More here.

US approved large scale gun sales to Mexico. 9,000 go missing. but, remember, the press and the anti-gunners (but I repeat myslef) told us it was those US gun shows flooding guns south. Holder shouldn’t be asked to resign. He should be charged.

Bribing the Mexican government: Police have raided the headquarters of German gun maker Heckler & Koch as part of an investigation into illegal gun sales to the Mexican government. It’s like the perfect storm of internet gun fodder: guns, Mexico, because you suck and we hate you.

From a release: The Second Amendment Foundation today filed suit in U.S. District Court in Virginia challenging the constitutionality of federal and Virginia provisions barring handgun sales to non-residents. SAF is joined in the lawsuit by Michelle Lane, a District of Columbia resident who cannot legally purchase handguns because there are no retail firearms dealers […]

Eventually, we’ll all be on one: GOP to look at federal gun laws Thanks, GOP. Staffers from the House Judiciary Committee will meet with Obama administration officials Thursday to examine the effectiveness of federal laws designed to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, according to a Republican aide with the panel. […]

Gun sales up 60% in AZ. People have asked me why gun sales are up. Simple, I think. They fear politicians overreacting and doing something stupid like banning regular capacity magazines or Glocks. Glock sales up too.

White House puts stop on ATF’s made up rule about multiple long gun sales reporting. This rule would have been illegal, but that never stops bureaucrats. Bonus link to ATF’s Emergency Justification documents.

Since AZ passed carry without a permit, gun sales have increased.

Anti-gun shill Garen J. Wintemute: In fact, there is no gun-show loophole as such. Federal law is silent on the issue of gun shows and permits private-party gun sales to occur anywhere. Been saying that for years.

No, really: Call it the Obama effect. The murder rate dropped 7.4 percent nationwide last year, and the administration can enjoy some of the credit – but not for the reason you might think. Mr. Obama’s election sparked a surge in gun sales, and, consequently, crime rates have plummeted. In November 2008, a total of […]

A look at states with the most and least gun sales.

How do them tea bags taste? I’m happy Brown won for two reasons: 1) I don’t like either party with filibuster proof majorities. And 2) it could kill the health insurance bill (it would be ironic if Ted Kennedy’s death also killed the healthcare bill). Also, I hope this sends a message to the folks […]

Reuters: US indicts 22 on bribery charges related to gun sales, including executive at Smith and Wesson.

NSSF notes that the number of NICS checks are down, indicating a leveling off of gun sales that spiked in what is commonly called the Great Obama Gun Rush.

Murder and manslaughter down ten percent for the first half of the year. After record gun sales this and last year? Unpossible!

The AP: The FBI says the number of police officers slain in the line of duty fell sharply last year. Bureau statistics list 41 law enforcement officers killed in 2008. The list includes one FBI agent, Sam Hicks, who was shot and killed during a drug raid outside Pittsburgh. Felony killings of police officers haven’t […]

Because he’s not a fan of open carry and wants background checks on all gun sales. Wisconsin is one of only two states without concealed carry provisions.

Anti-gun guy talks about investing in gun companies. Short version: It’s against my principles but if I can make a buck off you right wing nut jobs, then cool. The interesting bit was the data and the spin that S&W, for example, was collapsing because gun sales are starting to decline and many back orders […]

Ammoland notes gun sales are running about 1M per month: Gun Owners Say No to Gun Conrtol with their Wallets

Gun sales up even in Cali. Tied to fewer cops. Concealed carry permits up in Montana. And permits up in Kentucky.

America, Fuck Yeah: The 2009 Small Arms Survey reported that the Untied States alone was responsible for about half of the worldwide increase in legal international gun sales between 2000 and 2006. The U.S. now accounts for over half of the world’s imports of pistols and revolvers and 45 percent of shotguns, it said.

Tennessee has a whole host of new laws that go into effect today. Some stupid. Some real stupid. And some inoffensive. First up, is the no texting while driving law: Rachel Nichol says reading or sending cell phone text messages while driving isn’t such a good idea — she’s had five fender benders, including one […]

Evan Nappen on NJ’s gun rationing scheme: VIRTUALLY ENDS RETAIL HANDGUN SALES IN NJ

After record gun sales credited to the election of Barack Obama, it looks like gun manufacturer stocks are slipping. Signaling that the Great Obama Gun Rush is coming to a close?

Folks are wondering what it’s all about. It’s about setting up a potential legal challenge and, as our governor said, has little to do with guns. I am not a lawyer so take the following with a giant grain of salt. Most folks seem to think the bill won’t really accomplish much, at least in […]

Gun sales are at record highs. Ammo prices are through the roof. Yet a maker of hunting rifles is about to go under: Later this morning, Knight Rifle will officially release the news of their decision to cease manufacturing. The official announcement to Knight employees was made last Friday, but officials have avoided speaking with […]

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Ownership attempts to call out Gillibrand: A gun-control group is calling on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) to sponsor a gun-control bill to show that she’s evolving from being a favorite of the gun lobby to a true blue-state senator. “She’s saying she realizes that she represents a statewide constituency,” […]

Discussing the rise in gun sales.

Nothing new but the package. From the White House’s new web site comes the gun policies, buried in the urban policy section (more of that Cheyenne/Chicago nonsense we keep hearing about?): Address Gun Violence in Cities: Obama and Biden would repeal the Tiahrt Amendment, which restricts the ability of local law enforcement to access important […]