Category: gun politics

  • How to Lose

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    It looks like the flap over the NSSF report that has offended a lot of handgunners might be a little premature, but it underscores a large problem. The offending parts of the report include this little gem: PAGE 235 Public acceptance of rifles and shotguns is greater than acceptance of handguns, the latter having some negative connotations…

  • Tomorrow’s Gun Nuts Today

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    Caleb from NRAhab and Bonnie from Squeaky Wheel Seeks Grease are doing a podcast; Gun Nuts, The Next Generation, which you can hear live at Blogtalkradio at 11:00 PM Eastern on Tuesdays.

  • Pastor Sentenced to 3 Years for ammo released

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    FOXNews reports that Phillip Miles had his sentence reduced on appeal, and a judge ordered him released. This is the man that got sentenced to three years in prison for smuggling ammo after he brought a box of ammo to a friend for his rifle. While this was poor judgement, three years seems quite harsh considering the circumstances. Fortunately a judge agreed.…

  • Ruling in Heller expected this week

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    Most of the experts expect the decision in D.C. v. Heller this week. I will be watching the court, and will post as soon as possible. A non-expert prediction: 2A held as an individual right, probably subject to “reasonable restrictions,” no real guidance on what constitutes reasonable D.C. gun ban declared unconstitutional. Any ruling on standard of review is unlikely,…

  • First National Bank Update

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    Cam spoke with Mark Muller, and the bank he was referring to is the 1st National Bank of Kansas, NOT Omaha. So don’t cancel your NRA credit cards. Cam will be trying to contact 1st National Bank of Kansas on Monday to get the other side of the story.

  • Quote of the Day – Open Carry Edition

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    “If you want to carry a gun in Wisconsin, wear it on your hip,” – Concealed Carry vetoing Governor Jim Doyle Hat tip Vicki McKenna

  • First National Bank doesn’t want gun owners’ business

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    Mark Muller of Max Motors (the car dealer that was giving out gift certificates for a gun with car purchases) was on Cam & Company tonight, and said that after introducing the deal, First National Bank (who they sold loans for) contacted them, and told them that they were not interested in doing business with…

  • New Name, same bad idea

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    H.R. 6257 is a reintroduction of the so called assault weapons ban, but this time with a twist: It was introduced and co-sponsored by 4 Republicans! These losers are: Mark Steven Kirk, from the 10th district in Illinois, Michael Castle from Delaware, Mike Ferguson of New Jersey’s 7th District, and Christopher Shays from Connecticut’s 4th district. If you…

  • Controlling the language of the debate

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    Yesterday I posted a comment from Paul Helmke, who said “We’ve lost the battle on what the Second Amendment means. Seventy-five percent of the public thinks it’s an individual right. Why are we arguing a theory anymore? We are concerned about what we can do practically.” Brady Campaign Attorney Dennis Henigan also said “Universal background…

  • Quote of the Day – Brady Campaign Fail Edition

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    “We’ve lost the battle on what the Second Amendment means,” campaign president Paul Helmke told ABC News. “Seventy-five percent of the public thinks it’s an individual right. Why are we arguing a theory anymore? We are concerned about what we can do practically.” – Paul Helmke on ABC News Hat tip Snowflakes in Hell