RIP Aaron Zellman
Rest in peace, Mr. Zellman.You were an acclaimed author, and a fighter. You were an inspiration, you were a leader. You were passionate, your voice is heard in so very many areas, and your...
View ArticleLinked To Another Blog -- In N. Carolina
A great blog written about firearms issues and other items of interest in North Carolina.One big broo-ha-ha the author is writing about: a recent incident where an honors student might or might have...
View ArticleA Good Move To Start The New Congress
Incoming U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, a fellow Ohioan, has the Organized Left wallowing in PSH this week.Why? Because Mr. Boehner is having the entire United States Constitution, and the Bill of...
View ArticleMore Civil Rights Progress In DC
Magnus v. U.S., decided yesterday, concludes that a defendant who pleaded guilty in 1996 to violating Washington DC's handgun ban can now have that plea set aside given DC v. Heller.Because the...
View ArticleArizona
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:37 AM -- The Daily Mail newspaper in England correctly sums up what is happening with its "cousins" across the pond with the following headline: "How America's...
View ArticleTucson Shooting Hypocrisy
More hypocrisy out there regarding the horrific shootings at Tucson, Ariz.- MoveOn launches campaign against vitriolic language, despite its history of using vitriolic language- Media pivots to blame...
View ArticlePerceptions From Away
How fitting that while we are all processing -- and witnessing the spectacle -- of the aftermath of the Tuscon shootings, I am reading an autobiography of a famous Australian children's writer, Mem...
View ArticleWhy Europeans Need Their Myths
Europeans must love myths, or the BBC thinks that Brits love myths. Nevertheless, this is worth your time. Just read it and pass it on. In essence the BBC left out 14 words that could have summed up...
View ArticleThe Drumbeat Continues
UPDATED: January 12, 2011, 3:13 PM -- And there it is . . . an interview with the alleged Tucson, Ariz. shooter stating that he wasn't political. The friend told Good Morning America today the...
View ArticleThe Tale of Two Americas
One America believes in government control of most every aspect of life, the economy, etc., while a second America believes in personal freedom, personal responsibility and accountability.A very well...
View ArticleUSA Today National Poll Says Vast Majority Of Americans Don't Believe...
A new poll from USA Today says an overwhelming majority of Americans say conservatives are not to blame for the Tucson, Ariz. shooting, nor are they in support of new gun control measures.That last...
View ArticleOne Turkey Of A Bill
And lawmakers of ALL stripes wonder why the Tea Party movement -- which is about government intrusion into our lives -- picked up such momentum?Here's one reason: A republican member of Congress is...
View Article"Crossroads Of The West' Gun Show Goes On Despite Irrational White From Antis
Apparently the anti-self defense establishment in Arizona (there aren't a lot of them) and around the U.S. suggested that the Crossroads Of The West gun show scheduled for this weekend in Tucson be...
View ArticleWhat The Hell Is Going On With News Reporting?
It is getting far worse.Its always been bad from the left-leaning media (it was frustrating for me during my days to some degree, though one of the better points in my situation is that I worked for a...
View ArticleAppeals Court Rules Anti-Gun Emanual Should Be Taken Off Chicago Mayoral Ballot
Breaking News --Former White House chief of Staff Rahm Emanual, who now wants to run for mayor of Chicago, has been told by a state appellate court that his name should be removed from the ballot...
View Article. . . And He's Back
With Cook County dominating Illinois, it is no surprised that "The Chicago Way" dominates . . . Please note: The Illinois Supreme Court did NOT reverse the order. They merely issued a "stay" to the "no...
View ArticleGun Control Advocates Pushing For New Restrictions Proposal In Tonight's...
Gun control advocates are pushing for new limitations in the wake of the Tucson, Ariz. shootings, and shootings where several police officers have been injured or killed.Coverage here, here and...
View ArticleThe Obsession With 'Control'
There is a brilliant essay I want to bring to your attention.Entitled "Puritanism, Paternalism and Power: Whiskey and Gunpowder," this piece talks eloquantly about the kindred spirits who gave us the...
View ArticleSOU Prediction
UPDATED: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 12:48 AM -- NBC News is reporting that President Obama plans to discuss his proposals for new gun control measures at a future time and venue, according to sources...
View ArticleUtah Ready To Name 1911 The Official State Gun
Bills are moving fast in Utah to name the venerable 1911 sidearm as the official "state gun."Cool . . .
View ArticleAccording to Newsweek . . .
Here we go:"Obama intentionally did not mention gun control in his State of the Union, but aides say that in the next two weeks the administration will unveil a campaign to get Congress to toughen...
View ArticleIllinois Supremes Rule Emanual Qualifies For Windy City Mayoral Ballot
In a unanimous decision today, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Rahn Emanual, former White House chief of staff and Chicago mayoral candidate, can be on the ballot. His candidacy was challenged by...
View ArticleTRL On Hiatus
TRL is going dark until further notice. When we are back and running again, there will be announcements in several places.Thanks for stopping by. There will be more to come....BG
View ArticleGotta Jump In With Ohio News -- RESTAURANT CARRY!
The Ohio General Assembly, in the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives, have passed two different bills that -- essentially -- allow the carry of concealed firearms into restaurants and...
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