Bushmaster advertisement for AR-15s in issues of Maxim magazine: From Gun Porn Well, they do share the name of the inventor of the machine gun and sound suppressor. Also an ad for the Remington 870. A few years back, I would never have imagined a men’s magazine catering to young men (some even say metrosexuals) […]

Zogby/O’Leary Poll: An overwhelming majority of Americans (83 percent) support concealed-carry laws, while only 11 percent oppose them. A majority of Independent voters (86 percent), Democrats (80 percent), young voters age 18-29 (83 percent), Hispanic voters (80 percent), and those who voted for President Obama (80 percent) support the right to carry a firearm. Emphasis […]

DiFi not so keen on gun control: The National Rifle Association essentially has a stranglehold on the congress. Meanwhile, Tom Diaz of the Violence Policy center laments the death of gun control as a movement: The guys with the guns make the rules. Get used to it. I’d almost feel bad for the guy. I […]

Even on TeeVee shows.

Someone else noticed.

If, say five year ago, you told me that there would be an actual discussion on the floor of passing concealed carry laws in Illinois, I would not have believed you. But it’s happening: Springfield is headed toward a political showdown over guns, with both sides loading up like they haven’t in years. The gun […]

14 Illinois Counties looking at passing CCW referendums? Yeah, that Illinois. The one with Chicago in it. I’m sure the Brady Bunch will be on the scene holding people accountable.

Or, rather, they’re losing. Joe notes that Josh Horowitz of the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, which has never been educational, now will also not be a fund. Seems that they are out of money err lacking support err going to practice telecommuting err are cutting back on office space and paying jobs.

From Joe’s quote of the day comes Dennis Hennigan: The lines are being more clearly drawn on the gun issue. One day after Senator Obama made it clear that he thinks assault weapons should be banned in a remarkable portion of his speech, here Senator McCain selects someone who is not only proud to be […]

In Illinois, 85 counties have passed pro second amendment resolutions.

Another gun owner. It’s a good day.

Seen at Joe’s, a quote from an anti-gun activist: I’ve given up on gun control. That battle is over. We’ve lost. I no longer think it’s an achievable goal and if I were a politician I wouldn’t lose an election over it.

TheHill.com: Lawmakers who favor gun control are not optimistic about next year even though Democrats may be running Congress and the White House. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.), the sponsor of legislation that would reinstate the expired federal assault weapons ban, dismissed the idea that her bill might pass in the 111th Congress. “It’s a pro-gun […]

Someone call Eric Zorn a Waaahmbulance: I’ve written several posts and column items recently on the issue of gun control — the most recent one asking for ideas from both sides about compromises that gun-rights people and gun-ban people might be able to live with. And each time it has struck me how tiny, uninspired […]

Yes, I know the second amendment doesn’t give a right but still this is impressive.

Historical results from gun surveys

Or rather, they’re losing.

Castle doctrine passes in West Virginia Senate. Unanimously.

It’s a recurring theme here at SayUncle that gun rights advocates are winning. The latest is that the press has given serious coverage of the debate over whether or not to allow the carrying of arms on college campuses. That would never, ever, ever have happened ten years ago. David noticed it too. As did […]

Just over 10,000 permits issues in Kansas. In a week ETA: I apparently can’t read. It says through the first week. Sweet.

In Florida, carry permit requests are up. Notably, they’re up since 9/11.

Good news – Americans are finding out the truth about gun control! But where? It’s not getting mentioned in the press?

Concealed carry permits up in Colorado.

Castle doctrine and self defense rights expanded in Missouri.

Coolio: Each year since its occurrence in 1999, the April 20 anniversary of the Columbine High School tragedy renews debate about the desirability of stricter controls on firearms. Recent surveys, however, find Americans less disposed to gun control than they were in the years surrounding the shootings.

Guess what Nebraska got for Christmas? CCW!

Posted it yesterday, but check this quote out: The system, located in Clarksburg, W.Va., generally receives between 30,000 and 50,000 requests for background checks on a daily basis, peaking on the weekends . . . Gunny math: Not counting states that have their own instant check systems, that comes out to between 10,950,000 and 18,250,000 […]

A Gallup Poll: Since 2000, the percentage of people who view having a gun as making a house more dangerous has fallen from 51 to 43 percent, while at the same time the percentage that view a gun as making a home safer has gone up from 35 to 47 percent. Progress.

KETV: It appears that concealed weapons will be permitted in Omaha. The Omaha City Council on Tuesday afternoon successfully overrode the veto of Mayor Mike Fahey in a 5-2 vote. That’s the same vote when the measure was passed two weeks ago. The council’s move reverses the city’s longtime ban on concealed weapons. Good.

Another CCW victory this year! The NRA reports: Nebraska Approves Right-to-Carry; Governor Heineman Pledges Signature Fairfax, VA-Today, the Nebraska legislature gave final approval to a measure granting law-abiding Nebraska citizens the right to carry a firearm for personal protection. Legislative Bill 454 now heads to Governor Dave Heineman’s desk, where he is expected to sign […]