Posts by Aaron Spuler
BAE Putting Lasers on Mk 38 Naval Gun
So, BAE Systems and Boeing have teamed up to add lethal lasers to the already tricked out Mk 38 chain gun system used for close-in defense on U.S. Navy ships. In March, BAE — maker of the MK 38 system (shown above) — recieved a contract to build a demo laser system to show that…
Read MoreUnited Airlines Worker Accidentally Shot By Passenger
A United Airlines employee was accidentally shot by a passenger who was trying to check a hunting rifle for a flight at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner. The mishap was reported about 10:15 a.m. Deputies issued Edward Deubler, 65, of Harvey a misdemeanor summons for negligent injury, said Sgt. Larry Dyess, spokesman for the…
Read MoreFeds Refuse to Explain How Convicted Felons Bought Guns in ‘Operation Fast and Furious’
In the latest chapter of the gunrunning scandal known as Operation Fast and Furious, federal officials are refusing to explain how two suspects obtained more than 360 weapons despite criminal records that should have prevented them from buying even one gun. Under current federal law, people with felony convictions are not permitted to buy weapons,…
Read MoreThe Opinion Of Others
The Opinion of others I very little regard, & have a thorough Contempt for all men, be their Names Characters & Stations what they may, who appear to be the irreclaimable Enemies of Religion & Liberty. Samuel Adams Letter to William Checkley December 14, 1772
Read MoreI was going to…
I was going to complain about how hot it is…but then I realized that: 1) It isn’t 115+ degrees 2) I’m not 7,200 miles from home 3) I’m not dressed in ACUs and helmet and carrying 70+ lbs. 4) There is very little chance that anyone will shoot at me or that I might drive…
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