What do ‘sporting purposes’ have to do with Second Amendment?David Codrea talks about the recent ATF shotgun "study."
(h/t SayUncle)
Friday, January 28, 2011
Question of the Day
(h/t SayUncle)
Sig716
Sig also revealed their 7.62x51mm AR10 type rifle during SHOT.
I think it looks good, and has a lot of features I'd go with right out of the box. Maybe I'll be able to get one in a few years....
On a more serious note, they're making them in a 12.5" SBR, 14.5" carbine, 16" patrol carbine, and 20" marksman package (pictured above.)
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I think it looks good, and has a lot of features I'd go with right out of the box. Maybe I'll be able to get one in a few years....
On a more serious note, they're making them in a 12.5" SBR, 14.5" carbine, 16" patrol carbine, and 20" marksman package (pictured above.)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
It's Monday.
The ATF says so. Actually I'm sure they were just recovering from too much A at their post-SHOT party. They finally got their shotgun thing out that they referred to last week.
Just skimming over the begining, it looks like they tried to more narrowly define "sporting purposes," and decided that the only legitimate ones are the ones that have been around for 100 years and only use pretty shotguns that don't hurt feelings. Oh, and "plinking" isn't a sporting purpose either, since you can do that with any gun. So any "action shooting" like IPSC or three gun stuff is not a sporting purpose.
That's all sorts of crap...
Anyway, Uncle's got a better breakdown going, I'm picking up a few extra hours at work tonight, so I'm probably not going to be able to get through it.
Just skimming over the begining, it looks like they tried to more narrowly define "sporting purposes," and decided that the only legitimate ones are the ones that have been around for 100 years and only use pretty shotguns that don't hurt feelings. Oh, and "plinking" isn't a sporting purpose either, since you can do that with any gun. So any "action shooting" like IPSC or three gun stuff is not a sporting purpose.
That's all sorts of crap...
Anyway, Uncle's got a better breakdown going, I'm picking up a few extra hours at work tonight, so I'm probably not going to be able to get through it.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Twisted Industries .22lr Kel-Tec Conversion
I was contemplating keeping an eye out for a PF9, this may be the proverbial straw...
GFS.com Acquires TFB
Actually, Congratulations to Steve. A good deal came at a perfect time to get him set up in a great way. The Firearm Blog is one of the small handful of gun blogs that pushed me over the edge and into the abyss that is the gunblogospher, and it still remains one of my largest influences.
The "Guns, not Politics" policy is refreshing, and Steve promises that it will not change. The sale only means he'll have more time to blog, and spend less time on the maintenance required to host your own site or however that works (there's a reason I use Blogger... I'm not too much of a computer person.)
Again, congrats to Steve, and best of luck in his future endeavors.
The "Guns, not Politics" policy is refreshing, and Steve promises that it will not change. The sale only means he'll have more time to blog, and spend less time on the maintenance required to host your own site or however that works (there's a reason I use Blogger... I'm not too much of a computer person.)
Again, congrats to Steve, and best of luck in his future endeavors.
Knight's Armament
Angered the beast that is Gun Nuts Media. I don't blame them though(GNM I should say.)
Who Can Carry
It looks like South Dakota is starting to revise things after the recent lawsuit. Between this and Wyoming's progress yesterday, it's good to see more of this going around.
Really, I find it difficult to really understand any viewpoint other than Constitutional Carry. I mean if you can legally buy the thing, why do you need to jump through a bunch more hoops to carry it? And why should it matter how you carry it? But I'm preaching to the choir...
Really, I find it difficult to really understand any viewpoint other than Constitutional Carry. I mean if you can legally buy the thing, why do you need to jump through a bunch more hoops to carry it? And why should it matter how you carry it? But I'm preaching to the choir...
I'm not holding my breath either...
...but it sure would be neat for the CLEO Signature to disappear.
Hexolit 32
Funky looking super-expanding shotgun slugs. The concept intrigues me, but I'll wait until there's more penetration studies done.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Good for them!
Wyoming Senate passes Constitutional Carry. I hope it continues all the way to the top and provides an example of why my home state should be doing.
Neat. SD "Home Defense Package"
A former co-worker and friend has been picking my brain for a "home defense" and plinking gun, preferably in 9mm, and in looking for options I came across the Smith & Wesson SD9 and SD40 "Home Defense Package" MSRP'd at $499.
I've gotta say, that actually looks like a pretty sweet deal for a starter home defense package, for $40 more than the gun alone, you get a white light and a gun vault. The gun also has a Tritium front sight, and simple white dots on the rear, which is great for a defensive gun.
I've gotta say, that actually looks like a pretty sweet deal for a starter home defense package, for $40 more than the gun alone, you get a white light and a gun vault. The gun also has a Tritium front sight, and simple white dots on the rear, which is great for a defensive gun.
"High Velocity Clips"
I think the only time I've had any of those is when I get in the groove with my reloads. Oh wait, those are mags. Maybe somebody's throwing stripper clips off a really tall building?
Guns of Firefly
Possibly my most favoritest live action TV show ever, and I don't watch much TV to be honest. Uncle linked to a good variety of the guns featured in the series.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Art of the Precision Rifle
They may not have had new products at SHOT, but they're certainly not resting on their laurels.
Just posted today-
0:30 mark is just plain sweet...
Just posted today-
0:30 mark is just plain sweet...
AKs Morally Outdated?
What does that even mean? The story broke on Military Firearm a couple weeks ago, and we laughed. I guess the story is gaining some legs, and I've seen it referred to on a couple blogs this morning. I think my first response really sums up my feelings towards it pretty well though.
It appears that the Minister considers them to be evil rifles, because they are used by evil men.
Now, I'm not arguing that the AK and SVD platforms aren't outdated. For once Ret. Gen. Scales may be on to something with his regurgitated gun-forum complaints about the system (seriously, this isn't the first time I've seen his name attached to some WTF military "analysis" on their site...)-
It appears that the Minister considers them to be evil rifles, because they are used by evil men.
"Terrorists from the Caucasus always use Kalashnikovs and SVDs,” Clussky said. “The funding, which they receive from abroad, gives them a very good opportunity to receive American and French small arms. They often use foreign-made communication systems at times, but they most frequently, if not always, use Russian-made rifles."I think it has more to do with them being "cheap" and "reliable," rather than having any inherent "evil" in them.
Now, I'm not arguing that the AK and SVD platforms aren't outdated. For once Ret. Gen. Scales may be on to something with his regurgitated gun-forum complaints about the system (seriously, this isn't the first time I've seen his name attached to some WTF military "analysis" on their site...)-
"The AK-47 is outdated because of it’s not an accurate weapon,”However I don't see the Russian military just ditching the guns, let alone buying foreign made weapons, simply because bad guys use them.
Rhino stuff
Gun Nuts Media is hoping to get some in for testing and evaluation. I'm looking forward to hearing what Caleb has to say, since he is a revolver guy. I'm not, but I have a soft spot for "different" guns (my only cartridge revolver at the moment is a Nagant...) and I do like the looks of the Rhino, especially the short one.
Killing some time
Got a late start to the day, so really not any time to accomplish much before work. At least I'll spend it doing something relaxing.
AAC MINI4
It's possibly the cutest can ever.
Overall length is just 5.25", and it's only 13.5oz. I think it would be great on an SBR to, you know, maintain the SBRness.
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Overall length is just 5.25", and it's only 13.5oz. I think it would be great on an SBR to, you know, maintain the SBRness.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Tis cold...
So of course I had to get out of my nice warm car too...
ETA: It got colder... I'm gonna nap a little before I go back in for another 8 hours.
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Color me 85 shades of jealous...
...and I don't even like 10mm. But D#$% is that a sweet looking gun.
Friday, January 21, 2011
More on Hyperstealth
From Kit Up. Seems they got to talk to Guy Cramer at SHOT, and he shed a little more light on the subject.
I first mentioned Hyperstealth late last month, and I'm still pretty excited to see how this stuff develops.
I first mentioned Hyperstealth late last month, and I'm still pretty excited to see how this stuff develops.
TJIC Meme
You may have noticed the new graphic over on the left column. In case you missed the post the other day, the story is that TJIC, a gun blogger and Massachusetts business owner, posted something on his blog right after the shooting in Tuscon the other weekend. It may not have been in the best taste, and his views may or may not reflect that of my own, but what happened next is simply disgusting.
Apparently in Arlington, MA, your constitutional rights are exclusive and singular. You're not allowed to collect the whole set. In exchange for exercising his 1st Amendment Right, TJIC was forced to give up his 2nd.
This has also lead to a boycott of his online comic book store, Heavy Ink.
Borepatch and TotC have countered with a Buycott. I'll have to see what graphic novels I'm in need of and pick up a few.
Apparently in Arlington, MA, your constitutional rights are exclusive and singular. You're not allowed to collect the whole set. In exchange for exercising his 1st Amendment Right, TJIC was forced to give up his 2nd.
This has also lead to a boycott of his online comic book store, Heavy Ink.
His views prompted comic book writers like Paul Cornell to tweet his fans, “I can’t stop someone selling my books, but please don’t buy them from HeavyInk.”I'll have to check the books that I'm reading, but I'm pretty sure he doesn't write any of them. If he does, they're getting dropped. I don't like your double standard there Mr. Cornell, your bread and butter stems from your 1st Amendment Right, and calling on your minions to force any financial hardship on someone for doing the same is simply despicable. (Also, I'd love to know of any other writers who have done likewise.)
Borepatch and TotC have countered with a Buycott. I'll have to see what graphic novels I'm in need of and pick up a few.
Shotgun Drama
ATF Will Issue a New Ruling on Monday Regarding Shotgun Imports
As Uncle says, does that mean we should stock up on Saigas? That would suck, I've been close to buying one a few times, and I'd hate to have put it off too long. I may have to check the finances and hope they prices don't do something stupid by the show next weekend... (I'm sure if they do make them non-importable they'll be well out of my price range by then anyway though. Guns are like stocks... just a lot noisier and loads more fun.)
Since that first bomb, there's been a little glimmer of light in regards to what it's going to be:
The ATF claims the ruling affects more than just one gun, so another question is which ones. Caleb's got his money on the new 28ga version of the Taurus Judge and the Rossi Trail Judge, since they "have no sporting purpose" and twist the wording of the AOW and SBS rules (I can see that being the reasoning too... "How dare you defy me!!")
I hope it doesn't stop the import of Saiga 12s though. Otherwise I'll be kicking myself in the ass for not buying those two at a show a year ago and selling one a month from now. Still not buying a Judge though. They're made of stupid.
As Uncle says, does that mean we should stock up on Saigas? That would suck, I've been close to buying one a few times, and I'd hate to have put it off too long. I may have to check the finances and hope they prices don't do something stupid by the show next weekend... (I'm sure if they do make them non-importable they'll be well out of my price range by then anyway though. Guns are like stocks... just a lot noisier and loads more fun.)
Since that first bomb, there's been a little glimmer of light in regards to what it's going to be:
...the new ruling is going to be akin to the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban, in that, shotguns with bayonet lugs, large capacity magazines…etc or commonly referred to as “evil parts,” will no longer be importable as they have “no sporting purpose.”The issue we run into is that Saiga shotguns aren't imported with all the "evil" features. They have to be converted "in country" and 922R compliance must be met. All "high" capacity magazines are produced state-side, and not imported with the gun (they come with a 5 round box.)
The ATF claims the ruling affects more than just one gun, so another question is which ones. Caleb's got his money on the new 28ga version of the Taurus Judge and the Rossi Trail Judge, since they "have no sporting purpose" and twist the wording of the AOW and SBS rules (I can see that being the reasoning too... "How dare you defy me!!")
I hope it doesn't stop the import of Saiga 12s though. Otherwise I'll be kicking myself in the ass for not buying those two at a show a year ago and selling one a month from now. Still not buying a Judge though. They're made of stupid.
SHOT 2011 Daily Linkness
USB rechargeable green laser for your pistol
S&W 1911s, "budget" Aimpoints, and another shot of the Arc'teryx Rigger's Belt are just some of the highlights on Military Times Gear Scout.
Steve claims there's a rifle in this post, I'm having trouble finding it (on a serious note, that is a sweet gun.) He also sums up my feelings towards the newest Ruger wonder-nine.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wears flannel, and has issues with the letter "R"
At least those are the only kind of gun owners I can think of that might fit the bill.
We’re looking for a gun owner and 2nd Amendment supporter who is not opposed to the forthcoming McCarthy bill re: limiting magazine capacity.More importantly, it really goes to show the bias free news you can expext from NPR............... ok, sorry, I couldn't get through that with a straight face.
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