Daily Archives: October 16, 2008

Glock flame wars!

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October 16, 2008

A noted expert in the field of supermarket loyalty cards asks “So, if the Glock really is so good, then why does no other army want them”, which aside from being totally untrue is kind of a silly way to measure the worth of a service pistol.  The problem with asking why the military...
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New AR from Smith and Wesson

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October 16, 2008

Check out the Gun Nuts Radio Blog for a preview look at Smith & Wesson’s latest addition to their M&P-15 line of rifles, the M&P-15R, chambered in 5.45×39, the Russian service rifle cartridge. I don’t own any ARs right now, but since I’m getting in the market, I’ll add this one to my list...
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American Tactical Pistols

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October 16, 2008

American Tactical Imports, the importers of the super cool GSG-5 .22 LR MP5 clone have announced a new line of “American Tactical Pistols” which should be available soon.  These weren’t on display at SHOT this year, so I’m hoping that at the ’09 SHOT I’ll be able to get my hands on one of...
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Did you listen to Breda?

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October 16, 2008

If you didn’t listen to Breda Tuesday night at 9pm, you certainly missed out.  I have listened to the show, and it was great.  Luckily for you, you can atone for your sin of not listen to the Bredalucion by downloading Tuesday night’s podcast right at this link. I’m impressed – she carried herself...
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The People’s Shotgun

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October 16, 2008

Since everyone is talking about the absolute gun rights fiasco that could occur after this election, I thought I’d talk for a minute about what I’m calling “The People’s Shotgun” -  a cost effective, practically tool that should be in every household to provide food, and should the need arise, defense from predation by...
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Open Letter to Barack Obama

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October 16, 2008

From the Chief Lobbyist of the Illinois State Rifle Association: I lobbied Barack Obama extensively while he was an Illinois State Senator. As a result of that experience, I know Obama’s attitudes toward guns and gun owners better than anyone. The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never...
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