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The ALA puts out a list of the top ten challenged books every year. For 2003, Bellesiles' Arming America made the top ten. Normally, I read these lists for a chuckle at how people try to force their points of view on others--but check the link and look at WHY Arming America made the list...

I received this from John's mailing list at www.concealcarry.org yesterday. The State's Attorney's office number again is 1-618-244-8025. From the reaction when I called, I'm certain they're getting calls from people asking them to prosecute Buttrum. There's some speculation in the email that...

Hey, all, I was just sitting here wondering what I should shoot in my first Highpower match at a 200 yard range, and I thought to myself, "Self, you moderate a competition shooting forum at one of the best shooting forums on the entire world wide web, so what are you doing asking yourself these...

I now have a Swiss K-31 carbine and a sporterized 1896 Swedish Mauser, both of which have fairly inadequate iron sights. The Mauser, in particular, barely has a notch in the rear. Does anyone here use the Mojo peep sights on either of those models? Are they worth it? They seem inexpensive...

What's going on with the new Garand from Springfield Armory? Is it out? What does it cost? Anyone handled one?

A few weeks ago in Springfield, IL a teenager riding in a car with one of his friends, his friend's infant sister, and his friend's mother (the driver) opened fire on another car. He was sure the guy in the other car was the one who had killed one of his friends a few days before. In the...

New member Kungfool has contacted me again about a posting problem. He was finally able to make one post the other day, but is now unable to post again. All the more irritating because someone asked a question about his post and now he can't respond publicly. He has tried all the suggestions...

I saw an ad for a .50 BMG single-shot rifle made by Hesse in Shotgun News. It was for sale by Joeken Firearms for $1119. That's right, for a .50 BMG rifle. It looked like just a scaled-up standard bolt action with a laminated wood thumbhole stock. I've always heard vaguely bad things about...

Just wanted to give a thumbs-up on Matt Brzycki's piece this month. He's a pretty smart guy when it comes to strength. And for those who don't know, you pronounce that name "Brisky." http://www.cyberpump.com

Hokay, pay attention. Today I got a press release from John at Concealed Carry, Inc. about a press release put out under the name "ICHV." (The Illinois Council to prevent Handgun Violence.) The ICHV is Illinois' most vociferous state-level anti-gun org. The press release was a criticism of...

Can't Believe No One Stepped In To Help Dear Editor, I would like to address this letter to the people who stood by and watched as my grandmother was brutally beaten in the parking lot at Shop n' Save on North Grand Avenue Monday morning, April 22. I cannot believe after events that have...

CC NEWS has learned the Chuck's Gun Shop in Riverdale, IL has been targetted for a mass demonstration by the Rev James T. Meeks of the Salem Baptist Church tomorrow (Saturday, May 4) at 12:30pm. This is probably being done under the behind the scenes direction of Mayor Daley. Rev Meeks is a...

Apparently, Daley (Mayor Daley) has signed on to manage the Blagojevich campaign for governor. This is odd because Daley doesn't like Mell, Blagojevich's father-in-law and the one who put him up to running. Conventional wisdom was that Daley wouldn't lift a finger for Blagojevich because he...

Well, I wondered why they would have offered a registration "amnesty" in Chicago last year--I guess now we know, don't we? If you have a gun in Chicago, I hope you didn't register it. CHICAGO'S NEW GUN BAN http://www.ci.chi.il.us/CommunityPolicing/AboutCPD/PressReleases/PressRe...

I just checked the NRA Live site--and it just shows a large message from "RATO DA NET" stating that the site has been hacked and inviting everyone to pleasure Microsoft in a copulatory fashion. There's also a nifty little ad for "RATO's" "web design" services. It doesn't look like anything...

I'm thinking in terms of something that would accept the M3 or similar white lights. Something I can buy for a reasonable price and mount myself. Or is this just a good way to ruin a frame (not the cheapest part of the gun!) and a good time to call the local gunsmith? It seems like all that...

I had dinner with somebody tonight who works at the Illinois DNR and knows something of what goes on there. She told me an interesting story about Illinois hunting licenses and permits: It seems that hunting licenses and game permits (like deer and turkey permits, etc.) are now going to...

Mrs. Haggerty sent this to the ConcealCarry, Inc. mailing list today. Mrs. Haggerty was arrested this summer at the Marion County fair (I think--it was definitely at the fairgrounds.) She had a table at the fair at which she was selling knives. She sold what she calls a "brass knuckle...

I just got my C&R and I'd like to get a Schmidt-Rubin K31 while they're still cheap and plentiful. I've heard great things about the accuracy of these rifles and I'd want to handload--plus the surplus ammo is apparently corrosive and expensive. I was told I could form cases from .284 Win...

You're the one who took what'sisname to the woodshed over the article on the M16 in the letters section this month, aren't you? Don't worry, I won't tell. ;)