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Study on Gun Death Rate and Background Checks

I’m going to suggest this is likely a case of correlation not equaling causation, but expect the Brady’s to be touting this high and low.Â They mention 17 states as having state and local checks, but according to the DOJ, only 13 states have local POCs for firearms background checks, so the sample size is rather small.Â States which have local POCs:

California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Nevada
New Jersey
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Utah
Virginia

Of course, that nearly 2/3rds of the states are there are generally pro-gun is something to consider.Â Another thing to consider is there’s a class of state that has state checks for pistols, and uses NICS for long guns.Â Maryland falls into that category.Â Since most crimes and suicides involving a gun involve a handgun, I think a study should include those as well.Â I’m not sure where they are getting 17 states from, and only 21 states relying on federal checks, since the DOJ states differ, and say it’s 28 states.Â I haven’t read the study though.

“Church Shooting” in Delaware

Another good reason for Delaware to adopt right-to-carry.

Article About Philly Area Ranges

A pretty balanced article about Philadelphia area shooting ranges, and some of the issues surrounding range safety.Â Â Seems one of the clubs had a round get lose and end up hitting a house.Â Range operators have to be cognizant of how their range is designed, and should seek help from the National Rifle Association on ways to improve range safety.Â Kudos to the resident who’s house was hit for his attitude here:

Harbert lives just a mile or so from Wicenâ€™s, a long-established range where shooters have been firing since 1928. He and his neighbors insist they donâ€™t want the range closed but they do want stronger safety measures.

I think that’s a reasonable request, and a lot better attitude than the ninnies who just want to come in and close things down.Â There are ways to make a range perfectly safe, even in a population dense suburban environement.Â Noise can be abated as well, though not perfectly, since the federal government heavily regulates supressors.Â It can be hard for smaller clubs that don’t have the money, but the NRA does offer grants to clubs for range improvements, and is something clubs should definitely consider using if they find themselves in a situation where their safety measures are deficient, and they have to shape up or face being closed down.

Open Carry Troubles in Wisconsin

Looks like someone got pinched for disorderly.Â Â See here, and here.

UPDATE: I’m seeing examples of extreme stupidity on the part of the arrestee:

I thinks its best i more clearly represent the kind of person i am, cause you don’t seem to understand who I am or what I’m doing.Â I am not afraid of a court battle.Â I am not afraid of police or their false charges.Â I am not afraid ofÂ publicity that may meet my family bad or good(really wouldn’t make a difference).Â No lawyer can study or interpret the law better than me when on an even field(in front of a judge, I’ve actually trounced some really good ones).Â I have no need to consult a lawyer when what I am doing is perfectly not illegal.Â Please stop warning me to get a lawyer if I’ve done nothing or am going to do anything wrong.Â And I know that everything here is opinion, but its a step in the right direction if I can find the facts that prove or disprove something.Â And I’m a very good researcher.Â I don’t mean this posting to sound rude but I get incensed when I’m told to get a Lawyer(and it happens often), criminals need lawyers not me.

Jaysus, not another one.Â Folks, when you’re doing something like this, that’s bound to attract the attention of law enforcement, you need to have your legal game ready to go.Â There are smart open carry advocates, and there are stupid ones.Â This guy is a stupid one.

UPDATE: Looks like he ended up with counsel after his arrest, but he should have done his open carry in consultation with a lawyer first.Â It’s not right, since it’s not a crime.Â But it’s reality.Â If you get pinched, and don’t do the right things, that can screw everybody, not just you.

More on Snuffy

David has interesting details surrounding the suspension of Father Pfleger.

Is it OK to Panic?

Fun AR-15 lower art.Â I wonder if he’s throwing the rifle away because it’s jammed.Â Elite Team Fighters don’t panic though, no BS.Â More here.

Wisconsin Issues First Carry Permit

Well, it’s issued to a retired cop, but I guess it’s a start.

Is Anyone Home in the Philadelphia Media?

The city gets two gun laws outright thrown out before anyone has even tried to enforce them, and the other three are dismissed on standing, which is not the same as the laws being upheld, the city has gone and declared victory.Â Now the AP seems to have gotten it right, but the city media?Â Hook, line and sinker baby.Â Joe Grace, I have to hand it to you.Â You’re a brash and brazen scheister, but you’re good.Â Anyone who can do media relations for a guy as corrupt and crooked as John Street has to be.

The Philadelphia Metro should be ahsamed of itself, though.Â When you’re just a propaganda arm of City Government, what good are you as journalists?Â Are you doing any service to the citizens of Philadelphia?

Audio Segment from This Morning

I have a copy of the audio segment where the mayor answers my question.Â The question wasn’t submitted under my alias, so don’t listen for Sebastian :)Â It starts right off with the gun issue.

Fundraising With Gun Bans

The Brady Campaign, that staffers insist isn’t an organization out to, you know, ban guns, is fundraising because the Bush administration might get to “enforce an extremist reading of the Second Amendment” such as it being unconstitutional to ban guns.Â Who exactly are the extremists again?