Monthly Archives: April 2009

BROWSING WIKIPEDIA, SELECTIVITY IN ACTION

Digging for some supplemental data for my digital project, I came across the Wiki on the “John F. Kennedy Assassination Rifle” today. From what I know there are some curious omissions. Or perhaps the facts in that story were “just” … Continue reading

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EVAC

I have been asked to bring some comments on emergency preparedness over here. There are other web pages, and blogs, that have much more information from specialists. When it comes to emergency preparedness, I am a generalist, so let me … Continue reading

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ANOTHER TREATY MENACE

I see Obama has promised to push the “INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION AGAINST THE ILLICIT MANUFACTURING OF AND TRAFFICKING IN FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIALS” through Congress. This treaty is some more never ratified refuse from the Clinton regime. From … Continue reading

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THAT ITCH

It was the summer of 1947 when a small item in one of the home craftsman magazines caught my eye. Between plans for a perpetual motion machine and a windmill for the family pitcher pump was a filler stating that … Continue reading

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HANDLOADING

I actually do as much shooting as talking about shooting, and I will post about it from time to time. As soon as I can collect some current bragging targets and persuade this confuser to accept an image file! But … Continue reading

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CASA EXTRANO IS UP

For those who find the Alley a big grim, I have a few stories and a bit of snark up at casaextrano.blogspot.com I can guarantee you there will be much more snark as targets of opportunity arise. Over at the … Continue reading

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WHY, OH WHY?

It has been more than 150 years since Behr observed that children exposed to domestic violence were likely to become violent adults. It has been 46 years since the first studies suggesting children exposed to TV violence are at least … Continue reading

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HOW MUCH IS A GUN WORTH?

Well, that depends on the gun and the circumstances. On the legitimate market, the nicely smithed 1911 riding my hip today would go for close to two grand through my favorite FFL. Few shopping the used counter appreciate the finer … Continue reading

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THE ATF NEVER ADMITS AN ERROR

A few years ago I had a reason to turn left where U.S Highway 264 branches off U.S 64 just west of Manteo, North Carolina. 264 runs though miles and miles of miles of pine flats, with only an occasional … Continue reading

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A STUDY IN GUN CONTROL, NEW JERSEY

As one of the first three states to respond to the entertainment industry response to studies linking TV violence to societal violence, the Garden State makes an interesting case study. 1966 was a calm, and rather typical year for New … Continue reading

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