Category Archives: Guns

Gun Lust

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Weerd Beard

I love 7.62x51mm/.308 Win for an all-round cartridge. My go-to platform for sending that load down-range is my FAL, which I love. That being said, while the FAL is much cheaper to own, and parts availability is MUCH better, the … Continue reading →

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Some Joan Peterson Quotes

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Weerd Beard

She’s a bit more talkative than normal. Been tossing out some gems. First you might have read this one in the comments of one of my last posts: As to the slanted VPC report, you provided me with a link … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Bryan

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Weerd Beard

This quote from Bryan Strawser says it all: I didn’t live in Minnesota when our current carry law was passed in 2003 – but the folks that were heavily involved in getting it passed are quite sure they never said … Continue reading →

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$1milion Reward Offerd for Info On Brian Terry’s Murder

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

The lid is blowing off fast and furious to almost critical mass: The Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging five individuals allegedly involved in Border Patrol agent Brian Terry’s death, and announced a reward of up to $1 … Continue reading →

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More Anti-Gun Magical Thinking

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Joan Peterson started a petition: I want freedom from gun violence in my community. Please pass sensible gun laws to stop people who shouldn’t have guns from getting them and carrying them around in public places. Protect our children from … Continue reading →

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Hunting in Luxury

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

And Why Not? Some Minnesota hunters are upgrading their deer stands, trading the traditional nailed-together hunks of wood for what one official calls “mansions” in trees on public property. St. Louis County officials are seeing deer stands — platforms perched … Continue reading →

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Messed Up Story

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Christina sends me this story. She calls bullshit, I’m of a mind to agree: A woman celebrating the weekend before her 25th birthday was fatally shot Sunday when she hugged an off-duty police officer while dancing at a party, causing … Continue reading →

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Jeff Takes on 40mm!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Very cool! Of course it invokes my hatred of the NFA! Can you think of a better sporting purpose than shooting double-trap with a 40mm Birdshot load? The object of the game would be similar to standard shotgun trap, but … Continue reading →

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Erin Gets Her T&E On!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Erin over at Lurking Rhythmically got herself some T&E Laser Grips from Crimson Trace. They make some damn good products. Don’t believe me? Go read the review!

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Dog Gone Accidently Gets It.

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Dog Gone is a useful idiot and a full-time plagiarist. But it seems she accidentally made a valid point. A question – wasn’t it ILLEGAL to be firing guns where this celebratory gun play that resulted in injuries or deaths … Continue reading →

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