Category Archives: Safety

Protip of the Day: Mas Ayoob

I have never thought of this, but Mas Ayoob points out a very good point of advice. My advice to YOU if YOU’RE ever involved in a shooting: request to be taken to a hospital to have a blood sample … Continue reading

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Quote of the day: Context

From Joan: On the way to church this morning, we saw a group of teens walking along the street with hooded sweatshirts on. It happened they these were black teens. But it could have been white teens. It’s a sunny, … Continue reading

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This is Why Zimmerman Isn’t in Jail

Look at this video. Zimmerman was cooperative and polite to police. He had a story of self-defense that matched injuries. He was interrogated several times over several hours and the story stayed the same. Witnesses and forensic evidence matched his … Continue reading

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A Little More on the Zimmerman Shooting

First there’s a recent photo of Zimmerman released. looks like the orange jumpsuit picture was after his 2005 arrest where all charges were dropped. Looks like he’s a LOT more trim. He’s still 5’09”, which is “Short” by my standards. … Continue reading

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Zimmerman 911 Tapes Revisited

OK so first there is going to be a bit of speculation, but I’ve been reviewing so much hard data on this case I kinda want to get my thoughts out there. Since overall I feel the Zimmerman has been … Continue reading

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Why Are Gun Owners So Lawful?

Uncle posted this video have a look. A reporter is investigating some shady stuff, and they do the typical park-the-news-truck and knock on the door with the camera crew. Generally it amounts to nothing, but on rare occasions it results … Continue reading

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Keep Your Magazines Loaded

Trayvon Martin Rally comes to NYC n New York, Trayvon Martin’s parents moved from a day of TV interviews into the spotlight of a well-attended march in support of their call for the arrest of George Zimmerman. While the crowd … Continue reading

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I Hunger for Facts

We’ve been talking a TON about the Trayvon Martin shooting. Looks like there will be a grand jury in the case. The only information we’ve heard has been from the Martin family, and people with racial or political agendas. There … Continue reading

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In the Globe, No Less!

The Boston Globe is owned by the New York Times, and is well known for its slanted articles and left-leaning politics. And yet I read this. To those with an emotional bias against guns, it goes without saying that more … Continue reading

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Riveting Story

Kevin has an amazing story up about a man who defended himself with a lowly Beretta Jetfire. Go read the whole thing, but I’ll quote this take-away. Lessons learned: 1. ALWAYS have your choice of firearm on your person. An … Continue reading

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