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6 October 2013 Podcast
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Springfield Armory Recall Update
Good news…Sort of. Springfield Armory has issued an update on the recall of XD-S series pistols. Late last month, they were still working on a solution and according to the latest update, they think they’ve identified the final solution and are testing it now. Springfield Armory says they will have a new update by Friday, October 11, 2013.
-Gary
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The Houston Comical gives us yet another example of media bias and ignorance…
In this morning’s Houston Chronicle, Dane Schiller updates the paper’s Narco Confidential blog with a post regarding the top ten reasons the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) has denied purchases for potential gun buyers. I don’t know Dane Schiller. However; I do know guns and it is clear the Dane doesn’t know anything about guns and doesn’t care to check the facts before posting mindless drivel and calling it journalism.
In this latest post, Schiller states that there were more than 174 million NICS requests this year and that Texas leads the nation with a million requests through the end of August. Schiller also states there have been over a million NICS denials this year. I don’t doubt that there have been well over a million firearms transaction in Texas this year but, the very source Schiller cites (The Federal Bureau of Investigations) contradicts the post.
There have not been 174 million NICS requests to buy firearms this year. That’s the total number of NICS requests over the life of the NICS program from November 30, 1998 through August 31, 2013. The graphic Schiller used to illustrate the top tens reasons for denials (above), also clearly states that those million-plus denials occurred over the life of the NICS program, not just this year.
Sadly, there are people who will read the Chronicle and assume what is published is fact that’s been checked for accuracy. Clearly that is not something that happens with the Houston Chronicle. Even if the Chronicle or Schiller see themselves as biased, they clearly aren’t interested in getting the facts right when it comes to the issue of guns. They, like so many other media outlets, consistently misreport the facts on anything relating to guns. Worse, some plainly lie but then, I’m sure I’m just preaching to the choir.
-Gary
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The Land of Fruits, Nuts, and Flakes Says Hunting Rifles Are ‘Assault Weapons’
According to an article posted on Reason.com by Jacolb Sullum, California Governor Jerry Brown is currently deciding whether or not to sign a new ban covering ANY centerfire rifle with a detacheable magazine. Needless to say, it’s a broad and loosely defined category that would include the Remington Woodsmaster and Browning BAR, rifles most would consider classic hunting rifles.
We’ve long said the 2nd Amendment wasn’t about hunting, collecting, or sports. It has and always will be about defending the rights of the individual from the state. Ensuring that the state does not possess a monopoly with regard to armed force. Today’s M4 is indeed a modern musket. And yet, gun control advocates always try to placate those willing to listen, by telling them that they are only trying to keep “weapons of war” off the street.
Remington Woodsmasters have never been “weapons of war” but, it is clear these guns will be banned as a result of this legislation. While a few, smart liberals (stop laughing, they do exist) are starting to open their eyes, the vast majority of their ilk are raging a culture war against the 2nd Amendment. They will continue to do everything they can to elminate/undermine/destroy the right to keep an bear arms and this is just the latest example of that fight. Californians, you need to start voting correctly or move to a free state!
-Gary
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Anthony Bourdain, “…I think I should have as many guns as I like.”
Admitted a “socialist sympathizer, leftie, liberal New Yorker,” Anthony Bourdain had a few things to say about guns on Tumblr today. Folks I don’t pretend to know this many from a hill of beans but, I recognize him as a prominent face in popular culture. A person of influence on the minds of many whose opinions are formed based on what their favorite celebrity of the week is thinking. And while I usually don’t care what such people think, whenever the subject of guns comes up, I am keen to hear what they have to say because I cannot refute bullshit if I don’t know what’s been said. In this case, I was a little surprised. Somewhat pleasantly even.
Now, I’m not saying Bourdain is or will be a card carrying member of the NRA, GOA, or SOF anytime soon. I do not agree with his attempt to liken guns or the ability to own/operate them to the licensing or purchasing of a “sixteen wheeler.” (Figures a New Yorker wouldn’t know it’s 18-wheels but, that’s another story). But, I did find it refreshing to see that unlike so many lefties, he at least was not on the bandwagon of castigating all gun owners and claiming that the latest tragedy is the fault of gun owners and/or the NRA as so many lefties, especially in the news and entertainment industries, tend to do.
Listening to Bourdain, I am reminded of the kind of people who used to identify themselves a liberals and Democrats and yet are seldom seen anymore. Those aren’t hell bent on taking away other people’s rights. The man obviously still has some leftie ideas with respect to knowing more about me before “allowing” me to exercise my rights but, it seems he at least recognize the right exists and that’s more than I can say for our President or his lackeys.
-Gary
