The new Bolsheviks!
27 Dec 24 “We’ve ‘normalized’ the inconceivable” Nicole Gelinas In Oakland, CA an “In-N-Out Burger” fast-food restaurant recently closed its doors, for good. Reason for this abrupt closure is rampant violent crime, combined with poor/indifferent police response. Curious that this restaurant was closed in spite of the fact that it was consistently profitable! Yet, upper-level […]
Liability First?
19 Dec 24“Safety first,” or “Liability first?” “ Cynically labeled, ”The Late-Night Safety Plan,” Minneapolis residents were recently treated to a talking head on TV announcing: “You may not always see them, but Minneapolis Police want you to know they’re ‘closely watching’ to keep things safe.” We are then assured that “dozens of uniformed officers […]
It’s Personal!
18 Dec 24 “Twisting facts so that they fit theories, rather than revising theories so that they fit facts, is a reliable recipe for disaster” Indy Nidel Instant “Operator” Just add gun! Many naively imagine that by buying and carrying a gun, they will suddenly be able to effectively handle critical, life-threatening incidents. Reminds me […]
Sincere Ignorance!
10 Dec 24 “Nothing in this world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” ML King “Dangerous Knowledge” or “Dangerous Ignorance?” My esteemed friend and colleague, Tim Kelly, is about to publish a book about children, parents, and guns. I’ve just reviewed the draft, and it is excellent, and will shortly become reading […]
History
1 Dec 24 Historical tidbits: British soldiers (and others) wore bight-red uniforms throughout most of the 1800s, as red made the sudden appearance of blood from wounds less visibly shocking than would a contrasting color, like white! The interior of gun emplacements on British navel ships was painted bright red, for the same reason. “Khaki” […]
Gun industry legends Dave Spaulding, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, and John Farnam join Fernando Coelho to dive deep into the history of the gun industry, shedding light on how firearms and firearms training have transformed over the decades. They discuss the dramatic shift from traditional print reviews to the digital age of internet forums, social media influencers, and YouTube personalities of the industry.
