NPR Story on Reloading

[jr_roosa]

This came up in my podcasts this morning. Here's the link to the web page.

http://www.npr.org/2013/07/06/199057377/with-bullets-scarce-more-shooters-make-their-own

I think that it's interesting that various left leaning media organizations have been doing a reasonable job at digging into the technical aspects of shooting sports. There was an SF Chronicle article on highpower as a sport that wasn't too bad. There was another NPR story on price gouging in ammunition sales and the psychosocial motivation for people not raising prices during a shortage...basically because customers see that and resent it to the point of never buying from them again. Cough cough...CheaperThanDirt...cough cough.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/05/17/184502784/why-is-there-an-ammunition-shortage-in-the-u-s

I still think that these stories get a bit editorialized, but it keeps surprising me that they keep coming up.

If I put on my tinfoil hat, I'd say that they want to have a few neutral articles so when they publish their far left field stuff they can say that they are balanced. Either way, it's nice to see some attempt at seeing our side of the story.

-J.

 

[stubbicatt]

I dunno man. Many moons ago I heard an NPR report on a topic on which I had first hand knowledge, and what they said was simply untrue.

I haven't listened to them again.

 

[Sam1911]

I used to listen to NPR quite a lot and found much of what they said to be as close to "fair and balanced" as I'd hope.

I've heard a few gun-related pieces on that network that left me quite favorably impressed. Their interview of C.J.Chivers on his book The Gun was really good.

 

[cacoltguy]

Actually the last thing I want is these guys knowing that millions of people reload their own ammunition. I'd be afraid that it just opens their eyes as to a whole new group of people they need to keep an eye on and regulate.

 

[beatledog7]

... millions of people reload their own ammunition.

Really, that many? I'm not being critical, cacoltguy, just surprised the number is that high. I would have pegged it in the few hundred thousand.

In the audio clip, the reporter continually refers to completed rounds as "bullets," thereby destroying any credibility he could have had. His calm delivery and seemingly rational tone can't overcome his inability to get terms right.

I was a heavy NPR listener and contributor in my 20s and 30s when I was more interested in appearing informed and erudite than in actually being informed and erudite. I still listen from time to time, but with a much more critical ear.

 

[Walkalong]

The reporter continually refers to completed rounds as "bullets,"

Aw heck, I know shooters who do that. *sigh*

Missed the show, but neutral is about all you can hope for. Not everyone is out to get us.

 

[Sam1911]

The reporter continually refers to completed rounds as "bullets," thereby destroying any credibility he could have had.

Aww, shoot. If THAT destroys someone's credibility on shooting issues, then probably 3/4 of the gun folks I've ever met are utterly incredible.

We sometimes do protest too much. If THAT's the big problem with what the reporter had to say? I guess he did a GREAT job.

 

[beatledog7]

But it's a piece about reloading for crying out loud! He talks about availability of components then calls the completed cartridge a bullet.

In the context of a piece on reloading that's just inexcusable.

 

[MtnCreek]

I honestly believe they do the best they can. Imagine having that job. How many of us could truly be unbiased? Not me... IMO, it's the best News available on the radio.

 

[ETXhiker]

If NPR presents a fair and reasonable piece about guns once in a while, good for them. Most of time, however, they are as liberal as it gets. I understand that most of the media leans left. The problem with NPR is that it is National PUBLIC Radio. Using my tax dollars to support a group that works against my beliefs is not cool. Especially since they have admitted they don't need tax support to stay on the air.

 

[Sam1911]

Ok, folks, we aren't here at THR to discuss public radio and whether it should or should not exist.

Did anyone actually hear the broadcast and have an opinion on what was said, or are we done?

 

[Walkalong]

Interesting story, and thanks for sharing, but OT.