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Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:11:40 +0000

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Aaron on Positive Trend: More Women Buying and Carrying Weapons

Thu, 28 May 2009 18:46:40 +0000

A firearm now is better than a scream that will result in assistance minutes later.

An unprecedented number of women are taking their protection into their own hands by getting a gun. Gun stores are seeing more women customers than anyone can remember. Many women are also getting permits to carry a concealed weapon. Local 12 Reporter Liz Bonis shows us why many women are in a hurry to arm themselves. When Jenny Jeffery recently made the decision to get a license to conceal and carry a weapon she says it wasn't because she feels threatened right now, but rather: Jenny Jeffery, Gun Owner: "What I saw, where society was going as a whole, and the need to step up and be proactive in my safety and that of my family." Apparently, Jeffery is not alone. Homer Cole has owned Shooters Supply for nearly a decade. Cole says, when it comes to sales of guns to girls... Homer Cole, Shooters Supply & Sporting Goods: "I guess, when we first started, if we sold one in ten to fifteen, it was pretty good. Now, it's not unusual to have one in three, one in four to ladies purchasing handguns." In fact, when Homer and a business partner recently built this new range beneath Shooters in Independence, a prime consideration was the rise in those who are female choosing to be armed. "We kind of thought of that when we designed it to have it more open, well lit, friendly atmosphere, so if a lady came in, she would be comfortable in doing that." Cole's team also has cameras to monitor the range and make it even more female-friendly. Tim Harney is a retired police officer and a conceal carry instructor. He says, when it comes to demographics, Cole and many other Tri-State gun shops and agencies catering to women are right on target. Some have had so many women sign up for the conceal-carry course this year, they've had to add sessions. Tim Harney, Conceal-Carry Course Instructor: "We've seen a five percent increase in women this year alone." Others have had so many inquires from women who want to get a license to conceal and carry a weapon they are offering the course free to females. So, what's driving all this? Well, some say it's a concern about the gun laws that could change, but others say it's simply that when the economy goes down, crime goes up, and many are concerned about personal safety. "They are worried about being robbed, or walking in parking lots and to and from work." Jeffery's concern started when her husband left for a tour of duty in Iraq. "While he was gone, and most people in the area knew he was gone, there was a genuine concern about being alone in the house." Even though Jeffery's husband is now back, she's still serious about shooting. And that, Harney says, is the secret to a woman's success. When it comes to the argument against girls using guns, which is mainly the risk of being overpowered by a stronger opponent, so the gun will be used on her... "I don't think that's true. I think a woman. with proper training and practice, with a weapon, she's every bit formidable as a man." Practice creates what Harney calls muscle memory, something critical for anyone to appropriately respond in a stressful situation. "There's a lot of women that can outshoot men, it has nothing to do with gender." Gun safety instructors tell us some of their women students are in their 70's. You must be 21 to take the conceal-carry course.

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Aaron on George Washington

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:46:30 +0000

Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the people's liberty's teeth. -- Gen. George Washington, Continental Army (Ret.) h/t Random Acts of Patriotism

Aaron on Sources of Guns Used in Crimes - FBI Report

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:13:35 +0000

FBI reports: According to the 1997 Survey of State Prison Inmates, among those possessing a gun, the source of the gun was from -

a flea market or gun show for fewer than 2%
a retail store or pawnshop for about 12%
family, friends, a street buy, or an illegal source for 80%

In other words, it ain't legal purchases from firearms dealers in legal shops or gun shows that criminals use." After 1996, less than 10% of nonfatal violent crimes involved firearms. Only 2% of prison inmates used a military-style semiautomatic gun. "Offenders armed with handguns committed one in every eight violent crimes--rape, robbery and assault--measured by BJS's National Crime Victimization Survey. The other violent crime victims were attacked or threatened by offenders who were either unarmed or were armed with such weapons as rocks, sticks, knives or other types of firearms. The most common violent crime, simple assault, by definition does not involve the use of a weapon." That is, going after firearms only goes after 12.5% of the violent offenses. Recidivism * Of the 272,111 persons released from prisons in 15 States in 1994, an estimated 67.5% were rearrested for a felony or serious misdemeanor within 3 years, 46.9% were reconvicted, and 25.4% resentenced to prison for a new crime. * The 272,111 offenders discharged in 1994 accounted for nearly 4,877,000 arrest charges over their recorded careers. * Within 3 years of release, 2.5% of released rapists were rearrested for another rape, and 1.2% of those who had served time for homicide were arrested for a new homicide. * Sex offenders were less likely than non-sex offenders to be rearrested for any offense –– 43 percent of sex offenders versus 68 percent of non-sex offenders. * Sex offenders were about four times more likely than non-sex offenders to be arrested for another sex crime after their discharge from prison –– 5.3 percent of sex offenders versus 1.3 percent of non-sex offenders. In other words, keep illegal guns out of the hands of urban youth of gangbanger age, especially those who have immediate family that have been incarcerated, and firearm ownership becomes statistically insignificant. The best way to keep the guns away would be to keep the felons who have used illegal firearms in prison.

Steve H. Graham on Saiga 12 Shotgun & Vz 58 Assault Rifle

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:55:29 +0000

I flipped out over the spew coming from Obama's dirtball AG, so I bought TWO guns.

First, I ordered a Saiga 12 semiauto shotgun. This is an AK-47 that fires 12-gauge shells. Sadly, they sell it buried in Clintonian garbage that has to be removed, but I ordered more appropriate parts, and I will be adding them soon. I already modified a laser mount and put a gorgeous Hong Kong Ebay green laser on the receiver.

Second purchase: a Czech-made Vz 58 folder. This is the Czech answer to the AK-47. It may be a better gun. The receiver is milled, the total weight is much lower than an AK, and it has very light 30-round alloy magazines. Very sweet. It's like a folding M1 carbine that shoots 7.62x39mm.

I plan to take it to the range and empty rounds into the ground just to cause Mother Gaia unnecessary pain.

I also got some great ammunition, new parts for my reloading press, new brass, and some 1911 trinkets.

Aaron on Happy THIS Ad Slipped Past the Los Angeles Times!

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:38:12 +0000

Signs that the LA Times is desperate... allowing a full-page ad for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. But I'm happy it's there.

Project Childsafe: The nationwide firearm safety education program is offering FREE firearm safety kits (35 million to date). Learn more at www.projectchildsafe.org.
First Shots: Never fired a handgun before? This is a FREE opportunity to learn the safe and proper way. Now at a range near you. www.firstshots.org.
Don't Lie for the Other Guy: Buy a gun for someone who can't, and you face serious fines -- and serious jail time. Learn more at www.dontlie.org.

The ad was paid for by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. When you donate to the NSSF, they can help educate those whose 2A muscles have atrophied or never been exercised. If your local newspaper carried the same ad, please comment here. [gallery]

Steve H. Graham on SW1911 - Smith and Wesson 1911 - Guns We Love

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:00:50 +0000

I feel like I coerced you into buying this thing by telling you how much I loved mine.

Aaron on In God We Trust, In Guns We Invest

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:00:56 +0000

Steve H Graham said:

This is a wonderful post, so I am discussing it.

Did I pay you 1 pound for five comments or 8 pounds for the course of ten?

Steve H Graham on In God We Trust, In Guns We Invest

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:54:50 +0000

This is a wonderful post, so I am discussing it.

Aaron on Richard Henry Lee

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:26:06 +0000

"[W]hereas, to preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them; nor does it follow from this, that all promiscuously must go into actual service on every occasion. The mind that aims at a select militia, must be influenced by a truly anti-republican principle; and when we see many men disposed to practice upon it, whenever they can prevail, no wonder true republicans are for carefully guarding against it." --Richard Henry Lee, Letters from the Federal Farmer, 1788

Aaron on Ask Not

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:35:36 +0000

Ask not what the Second Amendment has done for you, ask what you have done for the Second Amendment!

Aaron on Welcome to Buy A Gun Day 2009 - March 8

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:35:04 +0000

Tools of Renewal Steve has known me since Jimmy Carter's last few months in office. We've gone to the range together. He's a better shot than I am... and better armed... for the moment.

Aaron on Site Inspired by President Reagan

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:34:17 +0000

"Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the Democrats believe every day is April 15." - President Ronald Reagan

Aaron on Post Gun Photos in Your Facebook Profile

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:30:52 +0000

Your first assignment, post gun photos in your facebook profile. Steve of Tools of Renewal takes the lead. Comment here and let us know you did!

Aaron on Aussie Buy A Gun Day is November 18

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:29:23 +0000

The American Buy A Gun Day is not to be confused with the recent Australian version of Buy A Gun Day which was on November 18:

It should sadden us that the Anglosphere is following Great Britain's lead toward self-inflicted disarmament. Could someone comment to explain why they chose November 18?