Category Archives: politics

Warning Post

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Timothy Covington

I realize I have not posted in over 2 months. I have changed jobs and do not have the time like I used to. I will be seeking to correct this. In the realm of firearms, I have purchased a … Continue reading →

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Americans Are Begging For Someone Who Truly Represents Them

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Timothy Covington

Based on a couple of Facebook posts that I made yesterday, it appears that people want candidates who truly represent them. Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans seem to be doing this. People are tired of the growing police state … Continue reading →

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This is Why I’m Trying To Be More Careful In My Posting

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Timothy Covington

I came across this article warning of a Senate bill that is trying to restrict concealed carry in the USA. The bill is S. 176 “Common Sense Concealed Firearms Permit Act of 2011.” At first, I was a little concerned, … Continue reading →

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The BATFE and Their “Interpretations” of the Law

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Timothy Covington

The BATFE has recently released a new study on the whether certain shotguns can be imported. The Gun Control Act of 1968 says that any firearm imported into the USA must have a “sporting purpose.” From reading this article, it … Continue reading →

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New Frontiers In the Battle Against Gun Control

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Timothy Covington

With last weeks Supreme Court decision (McDonald vs. Chicago), an individual right to own arms and be able to defend yourself was applied to all levels of government (federal, state and local). This is already resulting in new lawsuits to … Continue reading →

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What Part of Due Process Do People Not Understand

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Timothy Covington

This past week there were Senate hearings about banning people on the No-Fly list from buying firearms. The New York Times is in a tizzy because the NRA is opposed to this. I wonder how they would feel if they were talking about people whose names appear on this list were banned from publishing their views?

I have several problems with this proposal and the list: Continue reading →

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An Interesting Article

Posted on May 8, 2008 by dracphelan

The Texas Department of Public Safety is Swamped with Concealed Handgun License Requests Summary: The DPS has seen a 39% increase in applications for CHLs. This is causing to take approximately 30 days more than their usual allotted time to … Continue reading →

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Obama Against Concealed Carry

Posted on April 3, 2008 by dracphelan

Article Quote: “I am not in favor of concealed weapons,” Obama said. “I think that creates a potential atmosphere where more innocent people could (get shot during) altercations.” My Thoughts: Why should I trust someone who doesn’t trust me with … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Montana

Posted on February 25, 2008 by dracphelan

Montanans insist on gun rightsMontana officials are warning that if the Supreme Court rules in the D.C. gun ban case that the right to keep and bear arms protects only state-run militias like the National Guard, then the federal government … Continue reading →

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CHL Holder Fights off Attacker

Posted on February 7, 2008 by dracphelan

Texas CHL Holder Fights Off Attacker HOUSTON — A robbery victim turned the tables on his attacker in a grocery store parking lot, KPRC Local 2 reported. Houston police said a gunman approached a man as he got out of … Continue reading →

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