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    Bangor police officer denied opportunity to vote while wearing his sidearm

    Traditionally, the Swiss have used arms as voter ID. Only freemen can bear arms so anyone bearing arms is eligible to vote. Their assemblies are known for being harmonious. Linky: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landsgemeinde
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    Sparta and Guns

    I doubt anyone can accurately judge Sparta's legacy by only comparing Sparta's laws and society to modern laws and societies. It makes sense to also look at previous laws and societies and see how Sparta was different. Sparta is rightly criticized for slavery and horrible treatment of...
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    On the fence about firearms--for home and personal defense

    1) Many places in the US allow you to carry a handgun to protect your family but SanFran does not- unless you are rich, famous, or politically connected. 2) Firearms typically come with a free trigger lock. Also, many firearms now come with built in locks. Almost any gunsafe (prices start at...
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    The Smirk from Delaware & the Second Amendment A Democratic gun-owner-bashing YouTube

    According to Biden people who are unbalanced should have their guns confiscated and anyone who owns a "scary" rifle is mentally unbalanced.
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    A *real* hypothetical case: you be the jury :)

    I think the homeowner made a mistake going outside, but that mistake does not amount to negligence. If he had shot Ivan immediately instead of first asking him to stop maybe I'd think differently. Of all the people who made mistakes, the homeowner is least to blame. The decision to...
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    IL town seizes property to prevent gun sales!

    7th circuit gets it right more often than you think. I think the Chicago School of Economics has some influence on the judiciary.
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    "Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range."

    here's an interesting link to the origin of the phrase "I'll be your huckleberry" http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-huc1.htm
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    Self-Defense Techniques, which one?

    One thing that bothers me about grappling while carrying is the possibility that an opponent might get an opportunity to reach my carry weapon. Think of all the cops who are shot with their own weapon. What techniques/holds/martial arts should should be avoided while carrying?
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    new guy checking in from houston

    59 gun range (indoor range on 59 north of the loop) is open later and might be cheaper. It's no good for rifles though.
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    Ask a liberal, reformed gun grabber thread!

    Leftists here are making utilitarian arguments that socialism is good for poor people. Empirically, this has not been the case. If you look at the amount of economic freedom and the standard of living of people within any given state, you will find that those nations in which people have the...
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