Category Archives: Guns

Murder in Aurora, revisited

Posted on July 22, 2012 by popgun

I just found out that the mass murder at the theater in Aurora, Colorado, happened in a theater which has a no-guns policy. Gee, that worked well, didn’t it? I might point out also that the killer was stopped by … Continue reading →

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Murderer in Aurora, Colorado

Posted on July 21, 2012 by popgun

We just got back from our vacation in Durango, Colorado; had a great time, but for some car trouble. Now, a few days later, some nut-job decides to get in the news in a big way by murdering or injuring … Continue reading →

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The Mandate

Posted on June 30, 2012 by popgun

Well, I will admit I was taken by surprise by the Supreme Court ruling in favor of ObamaCare. It seems so incredibly obvious to me that nothing in the Constitution gives the government the right to require me to purchase … Continue reading →

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Cars Are More Dangerous Than Guns

Posted on June 17, 2012 by popgun

I really don’t understand the horror some people have for guns. Really, they should be afraid of driving. I have contended for a long time that cars and trucks and other moving vehicles are far more deadly than guns which … Continue reading →

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Bill Cosby is Wrong

Posted on April 9, 2012 by popgun

Bill Cosby [1] offered his opinion on the Martin / Zimmerman case here, and among other things he said this: “When you carry a gun, you mean to harm somebody, kill somebody” Respectfully, Mr. Cosby, you are dead wrong. Not … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins

Posted on April 8, 2012 by popgun

Let’s put the blame where it belongs – on the liberal left news media in this country, and also on some specific people who promote racism for personal gain. They are largely to blame for all racial violence in this … Continue reading →

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Random Quotes of the Day

Posted on January 29, 2012 by popgun

Wandering around the net, I snagged a few quotes I happen to like. Many of them are gun-related, but I like the philosophy presented by all of them: ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefer unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown … Continue reading →

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CHL Statistics for Texas

Posted on January 4, 2012 by popgun

John Lott posted that there were 461,724 concealed handgun licensees in Texas in 2010. Over here, I found out that the population of Texas was 25,145,561 in 2010. From the same site I see that 27.3% of them are under … Continue reading →

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Photo ID Required

Posted on December 17, 2011 by popgun

The liberals and left do not want to allow any sort of photo ID requirement for voters. Or any ID, really. Even though, universally, there is a way to get such an ID for free. They claim that this somehow … Continue reading →

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The Murderous Gun-Control Activists

Posted on November 6, 2011 by popgun

There are lots of signs that the “Fast and Furious” gun-running scandal was actually designed to provoke a public outcry for more gun control laws in the U.S. For instance, what credible program to track guns into Mexico could possibly … Continue reading →

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Gun Free Zone

Posted on July 24, 2011 by popgun

The massacre on the island in Norway was an extreme example of what you can expect when you count on the police to protect you from evil people. I hasten to say, this is not the police’s fault – but … Continue reading →

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Excellent Analysis of the Guerena Shooting

Posted on May 31, 2011 by popgun

Here is an excellent analysis of the Guerena shooting, which I mentioned previously here. The guy was apparently shot 22 times by the police. He was holding a gun – in his home – and the safety was still on … Continue reading →

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By Hook or by Crook – Gun Control

Posted on May 26, 2011 by popgun

Like many other issues, if Obama and his radical friends can’t get there through the congress, they’ll try to get there by the back door. It looks like, by his own statement, Obama’s about to try to pull some underhanded … Continue reading →

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The Role of the Police (updated)

Posted on May 22, 2011 by popgun

What is the role of the police? (This article has been updated and brought forward to add another example of SWAT action) Originally, it was to protect the innocent, and to solve crime and apprehend criminals. It still is, largely, … Continue reading →

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Mexico is a Gun Free Zone

Posted on May 18, 2011 by popgun

About those gun free zones created by posting signs, think about this: Mexico is, effectively, a gun free zone. And how’s that working out? Makes my point in a big way: gun free zones are places where only crooks have … Continue reading →

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Exposing the Fraud

Posted on May 8, 2011 by popgun

This cartoon by Day by Day concisely explains what the DOJ has been up to. This administration has a history of ignoring the Constitution, and the laws of this nation. If Obama can’t get the congress to pass laws he … Continue reading →

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Mental Health and Government

Posted on May 7, 2011 by popgun

There’s a couple of bills that have been introduced in congress that would make gun ownership a function of mental health. The source article says: “Another major provision of both bills focuses on the mental health issues of those seeking … Continue reading →

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The Second Amendment

Posted on April 30, 2011 by popgun

What is the purpose of the Second Amendment? It states: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” [1] If you … Continue reading →

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US Guns ARE Going to Mexico

Posted on April 30, 2011 by popgun

I’ve known since the media started making noises about it that straw purchases of guns were not anywhere near the main source of supply of firearms to the Mexican drug cartels. The numbers of weapons we’re talking about is simply … Continue reading →

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Dr. Holda and Concealed Carry on Campus

Posted on April 12, 2011 by popgun

Dr. Bill Holda had another interview on TV – link here. The subject is concealed carry on college / university campuses. A law to allow this in Texas is in the works. Dr. Holda was against it – and now … Continue reading →

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