Remember talk of closing Gitmo? Neither does the president.

A round up of gun and gun related contests.

Upheld in the third circuit.

Android takes the lead.

Apparently, that was the ATF’s codename for their plan to let guns into Mexico.

A dumb law from a dumb man:

State Rep. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) hopes to give school officials the ability to report troubling behavior in students and prevent people they think could be dangerous from buying guns or ammunition.

Yes, upset your teacher, and they can go to the state police and revoke your Illinois firearms ownership card.

Scott Adams on the widespread claims of suppression of men’s rights:

Get over it, you bunch of pussies.

Indeed. Except that he apparently pulled the post. Pussy.

Via Chris, who who has more on the piece. It really was pretty brilliant.

If a NICS check doesn’t come back, well, then it’s not instant. And, apparently, the FFL has discretion on whether or not to initiate the sale. Except that, someone claims, ATF tells the dealer they have no discretion, even though this goes against their own guide to regulations. Fits right in with ATF’s policy of making it up as they go along.

Women have been the fastest growing gun buying demographic for a while. Even before Palin was popular. I guess she might be the reason why more and more women are hunting though.

By capturing lawful commerce on tape.

And self-defense, in Mexico:

It is a reality that Alex LeBaron, a state representative in northwestern Chihuahua, wants the government to confront. Domestic gun laws have remained a taboo subject among Mexican politicians for decades.

LeBaron believes times have changed, and he wants Mexico to revisit gun politics.

“The right to bear arms is an important matter we shouldn’t be afraid to discuss,” LeBaron said. “People are armed in their homes. This is not a secret.”

A discussion at Gun Nuts

The armory

Rossi Ranch Hand

Beretta Storm Subgun

Gun Crafter 50GI Glock conversion. Review here.

No shortage of pro gunnies to step up and speak to the public. The anti-gun side resorts to taking out ads to find someone to push their view:

Do you believe that guns should be banned altogether?

OR do you fight to enforce sensible gun laws, regulations and public policies?

What do you feel about guns used for personal protection?
How about:
Firearms used to hunt? Or just for fun on the shooting range?

A major cable network is searching for outspoken individuals willing to put their views to the test on a documentary-style television show. We are most interested in people who want to speak up on how guns affect our society today. If this sounds like you and you’re up for an exciting challenge, please contact us ASAP.

In the email, please include your contact details and a photo. Explain who you are and what your personal standpoint is on gun control.

Is this the counter to gun related programing like Sons of Guns and Tales of the Gun? And no bias there, at all.

In other news, Robb‘s joke about Anti-Gun Shows may have a new meaning.

Via reader Michael, who notes they’re looking for gun control campaigners all over.

On letting guns into Mexico:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will ask a multi-disciplinary panel of law enforcement professionals to review the bureau’s current firearms trafficking strategies employed by field division managers and special agents. This review will enable ATF to maximize its effectiveness when undertaking complex firearms trafficking investigations and prosecutions. It will support the goals of ATF to stem the illegal flow of firearms to Mexico and combat firearms trafficking in the United States.

Ok, I’ll start. Uhm, don’t arm Mexican drug runners.

Tennessee Gun Owners Improvement Act is a silly name for a bill. Also, its use of the word “sporting” is troubling.

This hand happened to me the other day. Playing $0.25/$0.50 no limit cash game. I just joined and have about $50 in front of me. The other players have me covered. Early limper followed by a minimum raise. I have 3♣3♠. My plan is pretty simple: call and hope for a 3 on the flop. So, I call. Except that someone behind me makes another small reraise. Ordinarily, that’s a fold. Except that the other two players call and this is one of those weak tables where people like to see flops with garbage. That situation and the odds means I’m calling. And the flop comes:

3♥3♦9♦

I’d call that a good flop. The two guys in front of me check. I check. Then, a beautiful thing happens. Guy behind me bets. The original limper re-raises. And the original minimum raiser shoves all his money in the pot. Perfect. I get all my money in and guy who raised on the flop gets all in too. A perfect spot for more than tripling my money. Cards are flipped over and one guy has a flush draw and the guy who shoved his money in has A♥9♥. Imagine my surprise when the turn and river come 9♣9♠.

Getting it all in when you’re a 99.9% favorite and losing to runner – runner. That hand still wakes me up at night. But that’s why it’s gambling.

Kidnap victim requests carry permit. Because it’s in New Jersey, he is denied. Judicial approval means no, unless you’re connected.

A look at why. I tend to think it’s the empire building. Create a problem, be the solution, and get funding.

My bigger worry is that ATF, in their pursuit of good PR, will do something stupid and dangerous.

In Florida, folks are unlawfully detained for using large bills at tolls.

Heading to the NRA Annual Meeting? Then you should head to the SAF Blogger Reception.

Robber shoots victims 5 times. They don’t notice. Chase him down and apprehend him. Shooter used a 22.

Jay has a preview.

60K handgun carry permits issued in 2010. The second most since the law went into effect.

Richard Mann has a look.

NRA is raffling off 75 guns.

Starts with education. After a tragic shooting death of a teenager, pastor and police hold classes to teach gun safety to kids.

A call has been made. MJM looks at the Carbine Competition.

Mr. C is now selling ammo. Cool.

They try to take over Amtrak security. Amtrak police chief is not amused:

O’Connor said the TSA VIPR teams have no right to do more than what Amtrak police do occasionally, which has produced few if any protests and which O’Connor said is clearly within the law and the Constitution. More than a thousand times, Amtrak teams (sometimes including VIPR) have performed security screenings at Amtrak stations. These screenings are only occasional and random, and inspect the bags of only about one in 10 passengers. There is no wanding of passengers and no sterile area. O’Connor said the TSA violated every one of these rules.