Straight Course

By Aaron Spuler | February 4, 2011 | Comments Off on Straight Course

There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily. George Washington Farewell Address September 19, 1796

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February 4, 1789

By Aaron Spuler | February 4, 2011 | Comments Off on February 4, 1789

George Washington, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is unanimously elected the first president of the United States by all 69 presidential electors who cast their votes. John Adams of Massachusetts, who received 34 votes, was elected vice president. The electors, who represented 10 of the 11 states that had ratified…

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Last U.S. WWI Vet Approaches 110

By Aaron Spuler | February 4, 2011 | Comments Off on Last U.S. WWI Vet Approaches 110

Frank Woodruff Buckles doesn’t get out as much as he used to, and he doesn’t have particularly big plans for his birthday tomorrow. But then, he is turning 110. You read that right: 110. For those who may not know, here is perhaps an even more stunning fact about Buckles: He’s the last known American…

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Officer Shoots Defendant In Rural Alabama Courtroom

By Aaron Spuler | February 4, 2011 | Comments Off on Officer Shoots Defendant In Rural Alabama Courtroom

A police officer shot and wounded a man who was in court on a harassment charge Thursday after he attacked a judge and tried to grab a gun from a spectator, police said. Some people who were in the courtroom disputed that account, saying they did not see the man hit or threaten the judge…

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Guns, Fort Worth Woman Caught at Border

By Aaron Spuler | February 3, 2011 | Comments Off on Guns, Fort Worth Woman Caught at Border

Border officials say they caught a Fort Worth woman trying to smuggle more than a dozen assault rifles into Mexico in the trunk of a BMW. The 22-year-old woman, who is a U.S. citizen, was turned over to immigration and Homeland Security officials. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials did not release her name.…

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Ice Grenade

By Aaron Spuler | February 3, 2011 |

Don’t know the source or any other details on this one… but it sure does look good. With another day of temperatures in the low teens, I thought I’d continue with the ice theme.

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7.62×39 Ice Bullets

By Aaron Spuler | February 2, 2011 | Comments Off on 7.62×39 Ice Bullets

I don’t believe that these would fire out of my SKS, but it’s an interesting novelty item. If you want to get one, they can be found at http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=5247&catID=272

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Perspective

By Aaron Spuler | February 1, 2011 | Comments Off on Perspective

Courtesy of Neal Boortz: I was in line at the local Publix yesterday. I just can’t go through the day without my fat-free French vanilla creamer. There was an old gentleman checking out in front of me. Certainly in his 80’s. I thought that he handled the card reader and his debit card quite well,…

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Win A Ruger SR40

By Aaron Spuler | February 1, 2011 | Comments Off on Win A Ruger SR40

GunsForSale.com will give away a Ruger SR40 to one lucky person this month. Good luck! http://gunsforsale.com/contest/

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Bill would require all S.D. citizens to buy a gun

By Aaron Spuler | February 1, 2011 |

Five South Dakota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require any adult 21 or older to buy a firearm “sufficient to provide for their ordinary self-defense.” The bill, which would take effect Jan. 1, 2012, would give people six months to acquire a firearm after turning 21. The provision does not apply to people who…

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2025 Texas Gun Legislation

Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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