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If Our Politicians Didn’t Learn About Firearms from Hollywood…

By Matt on March 1, 2013 in Other

If our policy makers didn’t learn everything that they think they know about firearms from watching TV and movies, they might realize…

That sound suppressors should be treated as a safety device and their ownership should be encouraged.
That collapsible stocks and pistol grips should be seen as an accessibility aid that make firearms safer and more useable for a wider range of people like women, children, and those with disabilities.
That face to face firearm sales aren’t seedy back alley deals that must be done away with but rather lawful transactions between citizens.
That many police officers and military members are not firearm experts.
That shotguns are more difficult to shoot (especially under stress) than an AR-15. Yes, you do have to aim them.
That shooting any firearm into the air is a terrible idea and that shooting through your front door is even worse.
That it almost certainly takes more than shot to incapacitate someone and thus stop the threat they are posing to you. In fact, it might take 10 or more shots.
That guns generally don’t just go off on their own.
That gunfights aren’t fair and don’t have any set of rules, procedures, or decorum.
That children are safer when they are taught to handle firearms safely and to value human life.
That the police aren’t always just around the corner.
That hollow points actually make everyone safer (except the dirt bag who is being shot).
That full automatic fire is actually a liability in most cases.
That the staggering majority of firearm owners are good people.
That the idea tackling an attacker who is reloading isn’t as easy as it sounds.
That folding stocks are really only useful for storing your gun.
That shooting from the hip doesn’t work nearly as well as they think.

Perhaps most importantly, if our representatives would stop getting their firearm information from the TV and movies, Congresswomen Carolyn McCarthy might finally learn what a barrel shroud is.

Giveaway: Manticore Arms AR-15 SAGE Trigger Guards

By Matt on February 25, 2013 in Other

I have 4 AR-15 SAGE Trigger Guards from Manticore Arms to giveaway! These are great little widgets that give a bit of extra room for a gloved finger in your trigger guard (which is handy during this time of year).

Manticore Arms SAGE Trigger Guard

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post with a number between 1 and 3000. I will draw 4 random numbers on the evening of March 1st, 2013. The 4 people who pick numbers closest to one of the winning numbers without going over will win.

This contest is open to those in the USA and members of the armed forces only. One entry per person. Please use a valid email address when you leave a comment so I can notify you if you win. If the same number is chosen twice, the person who posted the number first will win.

Good luck!

Update – Comments are closed. Stand by for winning numbers!

Update 2 – Numbers are 759, 1835, 2573, and 364

Update 3 – The winners are:

Jerry Fetsch with 715
Danny Truelove with 1791
Matt Cline – 2405
Mike – 331

The Police Loophole

By Matt on February 23, 2013 in Other

In most cases, when a state or local government passes legislation to limit magazine capacity, ban a certain type of firearm, or otherwise limit the 2nd Amendment freedoms of their populace, they build in exemptions for their police department. Now there is a movement afoot to close this so called Police Loophole. Many companies are deciding to discontinue sales to the police departments of anywhere that enforces such a double standard.

A new website has popped up recently that lets you know who is already on board with this movement. There are some real industry giants on the list already. Check out ThePoliceLoophole.com.

You can use the information at the site to make decisions on where to spend your money. You can also use it to ask your favorite retailers and manufacturers where they stand or have them added to the list if they have already taken a stand.

ThePoliceLoophole.com

JAVRAN Challenge Coin Book

By Matt on February 20, 2013 in Other

If you have challenge coins that you want to organize and protect, you will want to read on. JAVRAN has recently shown a series of photos of their upcoming Challenge Coin Book and it looks very, very slick.

The JAVRAN Challenge Coin Book holds 16 coins (4 pages that hold 4 coins each). It is constructed with 1/8″ closed cell foam to protect the coins. The front exterior of the book is covered with color matched loop material for displaying patches. There is a loop field on the interior for holding additional patches. There are also two small slip pockets that can be used to hold small, flat items like business cards.

Check out JAVRAN.com.

Magpul Update [UPDATED]

By Matt on February 18, 2013 in Other

Magpul continues to fight the good fight against the proposed 2nd Amendment encroachments in Colorado. HB1224, a Colorado House Bill to limit magazine capacity, is still on its way to becoming law, and, as many of you know, Magpul has stated that they will leave Colorado if it does.

From Magpul:

MAGPUL INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES IT WILL LEAVE COLORADO IF GUN BILL PASSES

MOVE WOULD COST STATE 600 JOBS, $85 MILLION

Denver, Colorado – February 15th, 2013 – Magpul Industries, an Erie, Colorado, based manufacturer of firearms accessories, announced today that it will be forced to leave the state if House Bill 1224, which would ban standard capacity magazines, becomes law. The announcement was made to Governor Hickenlooper, state legislators, members of the media, and in a full-page advertisement to appear in the Denver Post on Sunday.

Richard Fitzpatrick, Founder, President, and CEO of Magpul Industries, said that regardless of any amendments that may be worked into the bill, he will no longer be able to continue to do business in Colorado if his core product is made illegal.

“Our company could not, in good conscience, continue to manufacture our products in a state where law-abiding citizens are prohibited from purchasing and owning them. ” Fitzpatrick said. “The passage of this bill will do nothing to enhance public safety, but will force us to immediately begin taking our business to another state.”

A proponent of the bill argued that with the amendment language, the choice to stay or leave was up to Magpul. Fitzpatrick responded, “Our relationship with our customers across the country would be severely damaged if this bill passes and we stay. We’ve already heard word of potential boycotts if that happens. They (legislators) really need to understand that our customer base is as passionate about freedoms as we are, and staying here if this bill passes would cripple the company. Make no doubt about it…we have no choice, and would be forced to leave in order to save the business.”

Magpul cited the example of the Eastern Sports and Outdoors Show, which was canceled earlier this year after the organizers announced that it would not permit a popular category of firearm, like the ones Magpul makes accessories for, in the show. Public outcry from the customer base forced exhibitors to withdraw from participation, causing the cancellation of the show, and an estimated loss of $70 million of show revenue for hotels, restaurants, merchants, and other businesses in Pennsylvania, where the show was to be held.

Magpul Industries directly employs 200 people, supports another 400 supply-chain jobs, and contributes over $85 million annually to Colorado’s economy. Doug Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Magpul, says that it is a difficult position to be in. “We could choose to stay in a state that wants our jobs and revenue, but not our products, and lose half the jobs we are fighting to save, or potentially the entire business, when our customers stop buying. Or, we can take the company and those 600 jobs out of Colorado to continue our growth and the growth of American manufacturing in a state that shares our values. This is not really a choice. It’s an unfortunate and inevitable result of the actions of the Legislature if this bill passes.”

Magpul was started over a decade ago by Fitzpatrick, a former U.S. Marine. It has become one of Colorado’s fastest growing businesses, successfully marketing its products to American and allied military forces, police departments, sporting goods stores, and thousands of responsible private citizens. Fitzpatrick says that the rich western culture and strong values of individual freedom and responsibility, traditionally found in Colorado, were one of the reasons the company chose to remain in the state.

“It is heartbreaking to me, my employees, and their families, to think that we will be forced to leave,” Fitzpatrick said. “But if HB13-1224 passes, we will simply have no choice.”

They even took out a full page ad in the Denver Post.

This has become a national story. Do what you can to oppose the passage of HB1224. If you are a resident of CO, you must contact your representatives now!

UPDATE:

HB1224 has passed in Colorado State House. It still has to pass the CO State Senate and be signed by their Governor.

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