40mm Glock. Also, the Detroit PD is apparently losing guns.

Update: In comments, PT tells us they didn’t lose them but:

Sold ‘em off when they got their new S&W’s. AIMsurplus.com was selling the 3rd gen .40S&W Glock 22s for around $350 with “Detroit Police Department” engraved on the slide. I almost got one before I reminded myself I don’t particularly like glocks nor do I like the .40S&W

The deal was they refused to sell them to any dealers in Michigan, although once purchased the dealers could sell them Michigan residents or anyone else not legally disallowed.

Dressel gun:

From Gun Porn

From Brownells 5th Annual Gunsmith Career Fair – 2011

Buy a gun day Saiga

Oh look, another Judge. This one being a long arm that fires 410/45 Long Colt

J-Frame enhancement kit

Very accurate rifles

Back in January, I let you know of a deal alert for M&P magazines at Botach Tactical. I ordered mine on January 6. It is now 4/19 and I haven’t received them. Nor anything other than an email saying they were on back order. When I ordered them, there was no indication they were out of stock.

Don’t use them if you’re in a hurry.

Some readers and bloggers have asked about a meet up so I guess I’ll set one up since I’ve not seen one open to everyone. My flight arrives late on Thursday, so I cannot attend earlier events. But I’ll be around later. So, I will be at Rivers Restaurant located at 101 Radisson Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 at about 8:00PM on Thursday, April 28th. Should be a fun time. Show up if you like.

I’ll see you there.

I’ve never really had an anti-gun person locally. And it makes me all warm inside to see one up and close:

Standing in front of Hodges Library today, the newly elected University of Tennessee student president said allowing employees there to carry guns would make him and other students feel unsafe.

“I don’t want to be trying to pursue an education in an unsafe place,” Student Government Association President Ross Rowland said after the news conference he held on the plaza.

Speaking on behalf of the student body, Rowland told reporters, administrators and passersby they support UT’s position to block legislation that would allow faculty and staff with weapons licenses and training to carry guns on campus.

And the KNS has a poll noting that, well, his side is losing. Of course it is.

Poll via Glenn, who notes we should remember this come funding time.

Update: The University of Tennessee has taken a position opposing freedom and safety. From now on, all of my alumni letters asking for cash will be thrown in the trash.

I mentioned I got the ViewSonic G Tablet a bit back. My initial review is here. I’m still digging it. It’s much improved now. Before, I thought the hardware was fine but the software was lacking. Well, nerds on the internet to the rescue. Following the instructions here, I rooted it. Installed clockworkmod to repartition the device and then installed Vegan Tab, a much better and faster operating system for a tablet than the proprietary touch n go or whatever Viewsonic installed.

Installing VeganTab gets you access to more of the default google apps, which for some reason Veiwsonic thought weren’t worth putting on there, like gchat and google voice. Also, though there’s a trick to it, it gets you access to the regular android market. Highly recommend changing the software if you want to use it fully.

Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. I used the wrong version of clockworkmod and bricked the tablet. Fortunately, I’m not the only one to brick a droid and unbricked it using the posts here and here.

Now, it works much better. No more hideous home screen and no more bloatware.

The only real con is that I wish the navigation buttons would light up. I use it in the dark some and they’re hard to see. Fortunately, VeganTab puts the home and back buttons on the screen for you. But lighted buttons would be nice.

Otherwise, I’m a fan. Zippy web browsing. Good for kindle books. Great kids’ toy. I’m a fan of the ViewSonic G Tablet.

S&P cuts the government’s rate on its debt from stable to negative for the first time in history.

The US has exceeded its debt ceiling. Isn’t that illegal?

America’s Tax System In Just 72,536 Easy Pages

School safety officer uses a fallen cop’s gun to ward off some thieves. Being NYC, he could be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, according to officials. Thankfully, no charges will be filed.

Those common sense gun laws

Between now and the end of the month, if you buy a GEMTECH TREK-T 5.56mm suppressor, GEMTECH will pay your NFA tax.

A reminder that Breda and the Second Amendment Foundation are having a little soiree. And she can tell you bloggers how to get press badges.

Some lawyer guys will be there too.

And the Second Amendment Blog Bash has more.

Guns on campus bill vetoed by the governor.

The new head of the DNC says that lawful commerce involving firearms is outrageous.

There must be a new Ruger: Ruger Introduces All American Made SR1911 Pistol

Another report of an increase in firearms ownership by women.

250 paper guns that shoot

STOP TOUCHING IT!

It’s no wonder that the Obama administration is championing tax hikes. No one in his administration seems to pay them. The latest is Eric Holder:

US Attorney General Eric Holder and his brother failed to pay the property taxes on their childhood home in Queens, which they inherited last August after their mother died, The Post has learned.

New Hampshire to join the many states looking to get rid of requiring permits to lawfully carry handguns.

Gun buy up program

Reader Tim emails this Weatherby Vanguard Sporter in 30-06:

From Gun Porn

H undh K P30L

Crystal bejeweled AK

It’s an ax and it’s a gun.

Series 70 Stainless Colt

Well, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Ownership will be in Chattanooga, under the guise of reducing gun violence.

A push to have that stopped, painting him as an extremist.

goes down

81 year old man clubs robber in the head with a frying pan.

John Snow has some criticisms:

Why on earth you’d trust your life to a single-shot is beyond me. There’s also the problem that if you pulled this out and pointed it at a bad guy, he wouldn’t even know enough to be scared.

Bob Boyd has a rebuttal.

I think the Palm Pistol is interesting. It has several advantages and disadvantages. I’m not sure that not looking like a gun is one or the other. But I would not bet that the ATF won’t change it’s mind on its classification as a pistol.

Nice.

Even Republican shills can favor total disarmament. Never understood the infatuation with that guy.

Good news.

A rape in the secure section of the Denver Airport. Good thing they make you safe before you enter.

TSA pats down a 6 year old and an 8 year old. And if you complain about the TSA, they will target you for searches. Yes, I know. They did it to me.

Meet the new boss