Appetizers
The AnarchAngel is gun-shopping for an "All Rounder".
I need to build myself a rifle; and I'm not looking for some deer specialty gun. You know me; if it aint versatile, I'm not really all that enthusiastic.
I want an all'rounder. A gun that will reach out for medium game to say... 400 yards or thereabouts, and punch pretty little holes in paper to 600 yards or so.
It can't break the bank; even with accessories; and it has to be light and packable, even with optics, and a bipod.
I like this one:
Vanguard SUB-MOA Stainless
EuroHacker Magazine is a European webzine dealing with hacking, technology, guns, libertarianism, survival, science fiction and general crazyness, published by an 18-year-old Swede. Several articles may be of interest - an interview with libertarian geek Eric S. Raymond in Issue #1, and a review of the JPFO's anti-gun control documentary "Innocents Betrayed" in Issue 2. It should be interesting reading from the perspective of European pro-gun viewpoint.
Tyler D. of 45-Caliber Justice has an A-Z 2nd Amendment Refresher Course.
Entrees (you have to clean your plate before you get desert)
California Ammunition Serial Number Stupidity from The Auto Prophet, has a powerfully short list of four reasons why this is a dumb idea.
From Cogito Ergo Geek in Kalifornia: Bullet coding scheme clears first political hurdle, Jerry the Geek links to the text of the bill, analyzes it in depth and tears it to shreds, "...it's even worse than the newspapers described it." Even with my limited understanding of the technical items addressed, there are some frightening administrative gems in there.
Mich at Tonecluster reminds us:
It was not that long ago that Jews couldn't carry guns, that we were denied the means to defend ourselves against those who would see us butchered, burned, gassed, annhilated. If it could happen in enlightened, civilized Germany, it can happen anywhere. And yes, I do think that anywhere includes Canada and the US.
For a little history on previous bad policy and bad laws pertaining to guns, Pajama Pundits' own SemiOnager returns to the fray with Federal Regulatory prowess and other myths. (Welcome back, you've been missed!)
Josh Poulson says Gerald Nunziato Deserves None of Your Attention. Why, you ask?
He doesn't understand that so long as people are using them for lawful purposes it's none of his business that they buy one or a hundred.
Josh has more... go see.
El Capitan from Baboon Pirates has a paradoxical, insoluble, difficult question: 2nd Amendment Conundrum: How Much Is Too Much?
Naturally, the conversation turned to our common desire for belt-fed armaments (in my case, just 'cause I hate to reload after 20-30 rounds) and then onward to bigger weapons. Somewhere along the line we got around to discussing the magnificent 16" rifles that grace the (sadly) decommissioned Iowa Class battleships.
Rockhauler wanted to own one. I scoffed a bit, asking "Where would you store it, or shoot it?" He replied that that was not the point. If he could swing the coin for the purchase, he ought to be able to own one, in full workable condition, not a dewat or disabled piece.
Now click on over there for the rest of the story.
How are "evil sniper rifles" different from a good hunting rifle? Gullyborg,
Resistance is futile! explains in
Sniper
Rifles. I oughta quote Shakespeare here, but I won't. I won't.
The
hell I won't!
"What's in a name? That which we
call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet."
--From Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)
SemiOnager weighs in again explaining how gun control isn't about crime.
He's Mostly Cajun and he's a handloader offering some excellent advice:
Handloading isn't for everyone. If attention to detail isn't your thing, then take up golf or something. An improperly assembled handload can result in the high velocity disassembly of a firearm in close proximity to your face, a definite downer.
Just Deserts
Michelle Malkin reporting: Gun-Grabbers Get Slapped. How sweet!And now, a double scoop from Owen:
Finally redeemed! Well-done. But where are the photos? I had to go steal this one and I'm not even sure it's the right one!
Gun
Etiquette from the Conservative
Cat. I'm not sure this is what Miss Manners
If you go to Ravenwood's Universe, there are more Machine Gun Shoot photos like this one... lots more.
Kim du Toit: I want this rifle:
The icing on the cake: Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog
After Dinner Mints
Other links from around the web that might be of interest to Carnival readers thanks to Dave of Resistance is futile!
2nd Amendment phone service - you really can put your money where your mouth is!
Dave got a free DVD from Front Sight in the mail and while it’s mostly just an infomercial trying to get you to pay lots of money for gun training, it’s fun to watch and has some good pointers for winning pro-gun arguments. You can get a copy of the free DVD here: Front Sight firearms Training Institute.
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That's the right pic...
A very nice redemption indeed!
If I hit the lotto