Newbius has been on the phone with the NRA-ILA
Seems they’re getting a lot of calls on the DISCLOSE act.
Category Archives: NRA
WTF, NRA?
Single issue organization, Blah Blah Blah. Heck, I’ve pointed out myself that giving Harry Reid an A rating makes sense for the NRA. As long as they give his challengers the A rating when they deserve it too that’s fine. … Continue reading
Charolette crime down 45% during NRA convention
Via SayUncle: The Charlotte Observer had some good things to say about the NRA convention last weekend. Captain Jeff Estes, commander of CMPD’s Central Division, said crime for the week was 45 percent lower than the same week a year … Continue reading
Every little thing matters
Gun bans get the attention, but if you don’t have ammo that hunk of steel (Or plastic) won’t be much use. The anti-gun folks know this, that’s why they’re always trying to sneak in things to disrupt ammo supplies. The … Continue reading
NRA Museum – Hollywood movie guns
Jim Supica has one of the best jobs in the world. He’s the Director of the National Firearms Museum and renowned expert on Smith & Wesson. (He wrote the book). He graciously allowed gun bloggers the chance to fondle some … Continue reading
The Educated Redneck
Conversation at the NRA Convention: Breda: Joe Huffman is not really a redneck. me: Huh? Breda: The subtitle of his blog. He seems very sophisticated, not a redneck at all. Me: Joe is an educated redneck. Breda: ? Me: An … Continue reading
My best find of the NRA Convention…
…wasn’t a gun. (OK, yes there were guns but none for sale.) It was a knife from MIL-TAC, the MTF-2. Guns and knives go together like bread and butter. They are complimentary tools and every gunny I know is a … Continue reading
Springfield Custom 1911
I saw this 1911 at the Springfield booth, in the custom section. It doesn’t even have a model, they just made it up from parts. It has a short frame and a 4.5 inch barrel and fits my hands like … Continue reading
Proof of life
View of the convention floor from the media room. Already met up with Jayg, Weerd, Breda and Mike W. UPDATE: and Joe Huffman, SayUncle, Countertop and XRLQ.
Don't rock the boat?
Jay has questions about concealed carry at the NRA convention. Reading the law, it seems the NRA could allow attendees to carry at the convention, they just didn’t bother. § 14‑269.3. Carrying weapons into assemblies and establishments where alcoholic beverages … Continue reading