He vetoed a stupid gun control bill and urged that New Jersey should go the other direction and respect the second amendment rights of its citizens.

There’s a ridiculous call from some senator to regulate guns like cigarettes. Bill runs down what the government actually does regarding cigarettes and why that won’t work.

SALIENT ARMS HI-POINT

Massad Ayoob would like to know. I have four various M&P9s in particular places. And quick access to an AR-15.

That’s why the bad guys had to use grenades

There’s also some AK 47s

The US lost hundreds of thousands of guns in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A look at the convoluted restrictions in the MA AG’s unilateral decision to change the gun laws. At least they figured out they needed to finally add the term “rimfire” to their 22 caliber bit.

Mexico wants the US to reinstate the assault weapons ban and asked congress to do so. Did they think about asking congress to pass a law saying the ATF can’t smuggled guns into Mexico?

Dirty Harry Would Approve

Handheld .50cal

I legit LOLd:

A man in Ohio was busted for having nearly 200 of them. He claims they were muzzle brakes. I wonder what they looked like?

Update: Thanks to Farm Dad, it likely is this:

Update 2: Ebay listing now gone. But was called See and See or some such.

Update 3: Screen grab:

In the fight against the MA AG’s unilateral decision to make thousands of people criminals by redefining the law, Smith and Wesson has ponied up a half a million:

Among Healeys critics is Springfield-based gun maker Smith & Wesson.

Earlier this month, CEO James Debney said the company made a $500,000 contribution to the Connecticut-based National Shooting Sports Foundation, a firearms industry association, to help with its voter registration and education campaign.

Debney said the company made the contribution on behalf of law-abiding firearm owners of Massachusetts, who have so recently been denied their fundamental rights through arbitrary government action that threatens to turn lawful gun owners and dealers into criminals.

The foundation is considering challenging Healeys actions in court.

I guess I’ll have to add another Smith to The Morrissey.

From Tam:

Once the cops have been called, you don’t need to be running around outside with a gun in your hand.

Read it all. One time, I had put alarms in some houses after a spate of copper thefts. An alarm went of at OMG thirty and the police were notified, as was I. I grabbed a holstered gun and headed that way. And, after a few miles down the road, thought that having that gun on my hip probably wasn’t the best idea. I called the police to tell them I was going to be there, what I was driving, what I was wearing, and THAT I HAD A HOLSTERED GUN. They were expecting to see me and nothing bad happened.

And I agree with Tam on those targets. Cool gut shot, bro:

They detained a 9 year old because he had a pacemaker.

Ways to get creative with target practice

Police: 91-year-old shoots attempted robbery suspect outside Eastpointe Rite Aid

Judge denies UT-Austin professors’ attempt to block campus carry

Actual gun safety. Not the made up kind the press goes on about.

Nighthawk custom stuff. I saw their stuff at the NRA convention.

Ethiopian ZH29 and Czech Experimental Z37

They’ve filed for a trademark for M2.0. Rumors are that they may be coming out with an upgraded M&P pistol line:

A source who wishes to remain anonymous told us the new pistol line is to be dubbed M2.0. M2.0 is a response to criticisms of the original M&P series pistols, and is designed with a host of features that will allow the M&P series to better compete with stock Glocks. Our source cited changes to the design, including an improved trigger and full-length guide rails, intended to increase overall functionality, reliability, and out-the-box accuracy.

Well, darn. I may have to add to the Morrissey.

Obtaining an assault rifle should be as difficult as becoming a doctor

For the children: Woman robbed, assaulted with potatoes

What caliber for spud?

Two men wearing military garb and carrying rifles arrested by LAPD. Oh, wait. Not tea party.

Texas Court Halts Execution of Man Who Did Not Kill Anyone: He was party to a robbery but didn’t kill anyone.

Justice Department Says Poor Can’t Be Held When They Can’t Afford Bail: Violates equal protection. So it’s not just freedom for those who can afford it.

Are you so wrapped up in your views that everyone around you shares them?

And I think that we could soon see suppressors regulated as firearms. The scare factor around them seems to be fading. And there are now record sales of the things.

Glenn has some solid advice here on being prepared while in your vehicle. I keep a bag with similar stuff. I should probably take his advice on getting food that no one would ever eat unless they had to because I find myself snacking on my fish and peanuts and pork cracklins quite often.

I’d also throw in that having a ResQMe on hand is a good idea too.

This is how the US military would put down an armed rebellion. The seem to have several presumptions that I don’t know would hold up. I’m guessing that sort of uprising would be less inclined to take and hold a location.

Browning High Powers here and here.

Strange Unique European Revolver

Turns out, just a few Glocks were having the issue. The recall was done out of safety concerns.

So reports the firearm blog:

The Firearm Blogs source within the department declined to be named and only spoke on the condition of anonymity about the problems. Our source stated that the slides were falling off during dry fire training due to a potential issue with the recoil spring assembly and/or the slide stop. IMPD has recalled all issued Glock 17Ms to include the one that TFB was leaked photos of due to the problem.

I’m not sure those would be the sources of this type of issue.

And, also, really, guys, this story is not “breaking”.