Project Gunrunner Scandal The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) has been wrapped up in a scandal involving guns in Mexico.  Their own agents have come out to tell the truth–The ATF knowingly allowed illegal guns to go into Mexico.  It was called “Operation Fast and Furious.” CBS News...

Lockheed AC-130 Gunship The Lockheed/Boeing AC-130 Gunship is among the most heavily armed ground-attack aircraft in the world. The United States Air Force uses this Lockheed-built airframe to attack ground targets using weapons ranging from a 25mm Gatling gun to a 105mm howitzer. Working mainly as close air support of fighting...

“Weapons” are for Criminals Criminals use and possess weapons to use for criminal purposes.  The term “weapon” is intended to mean an instrument used to attack a victim.  Criminals use these tools to commit violent crime against victims that may or may not be intended. Law-abiding citizens arm themselves for defense of...

National Park Gun Ban The National Park Gun Ban will end in February of 2010.  It was a success for the pro-gun crowd that the gun ban was repealed, and the only consolation for the other side is that the ban will not take effect until 9 months after the law was signed. Being able to carry weapons in National Parks will allow...

Don’t Overlook the Weight One of the things to consider when purchasing and outfitting a firearm are its weight.  The final weight after ammo and addons must be carefully considered for those that will be carrying the completed weapon.  It is easy to be at a show or gunshop and think that a weapon is lightweight.  But by the time...