Issa to Obama: Either you’re involved in Fast and Furious or your executive privilege claim is unjustified

By Aaron Spuler | June 26, 2012 |

In a letter obtained by The Daily Caller, House oversight committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa pressed President Barack Obama directly on his assertion of executive privilege over documents related to Operation Fast and Furious. “[Y]our privilege assertion means one of two things,” Issa wrote to the president in a letter dated June 25. “Either you…

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Form 4473 Update

By Aaron Spuler | June 26, 2012 |

As of July 9, 2012 the form 4473 used when purchasing a gun will change slightly. Be sure to check out http://www.atf.gov/forms/firearms/atf-f-4473-draft-121911.pdf for the details.

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White House refers to Issa’s analysis of Fast & Furious as ‘absurd’

By Aaron Spuler | June 26, 2012 | Comments Off on White House refers to Issa’s analysis of Fast & Furious as ‘absurd’

A challenge to President Obama using executive privilege in the investigation into the federal government’s failed Fast and Furious gun-tracking operation was met Tuesday with a strong White House response in which a spokesman referred to the probe as “absurd.” The challenge was made Monday in a letter from GOP Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of…

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10 States Debating Guns on Campus

By Aaron Spuler | June 25, 2012 | Comments Off on 10 States Debating Guns on Campus

I sincerely hope that my state (Texas) gets their act together and approves campus carry when the 2013 legislature convenes. http://collegestats.org/articles/2012/06/10-states-debating-guns-on-campus/

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Everything You Need To Know About .223 & 5.56

By Aaron Spuler | June 22, 2012 | Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About .223 & 5.56

My friend Andrew has done some pretty detailed research on the subject. Head on over and give it a read. I honestly can’t say enough good things about the quality of the work that went in to this article. 5.56 vs .223 – What You Know May Be Wrong

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Grandma Shoots MacBook & iPhones

By Aaron Spuler | June 21, 2012 | Comments Off on Grandma Shoots MacBook & iPhones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvr9LBbUJZI Warning: the narration is annoying as hell. But worth it to see a woman of her age enjoying some time with an AR-15 and a shotgun. The fact that she lets go of the walker to shoot is great. Plus, the bit where she took out her teeth prior to shooting amused me.

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A Favorite Pistol

By Aaron Spuler | June 20, 2012 | Comments Off on A Favorite Pistol

Today I talk about a favorite pistol over at Gears of Guns. Week of guest posts: Beretta 92FS

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Executive Privilege

By Aaron Spuler | June 20, 2012 |

This morning, the White House asserted executive privilege over documents related to Operation ‘Fast and Furious,’ per Attorney General Eric Holder’s request. Following this move, Judge Napolitano warned that we may be on the “precipice of a constitutional confrontation between the executive branch, the White House, and the Congress.” Executive privilege, in its definition, provides…

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Holder Shows Up Empty-Handed To Issa Meeting, Chooses Path Toward Contempt Of Congress

By Aaron Spuler | June 19, 2012 | Comments Off on Holder Shows Up Empty-Handed To Issa Meeting, Chooses Path Toward Contempt Of Congress

House oversight committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa said Tuesday evening that his committee plans to move forward with contempt of Congress proceedings against Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday if he continues to not produce promised documents. Issa, Holder, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Pat Leahy, Rep. Elijah Cummings and Deputy Attorney General James Cole met…

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Late June Contest Additions

By Aaron Spuler | June 19, 2012 |

Handguns Diamondback DB9 Deadline: June 25, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmiruMaBJxM Training 4 Day Front Sight Defensive Handgun Course Deadline: July 31, 2012 http://www.riverlandtargets.com/2012/06/15/riverland-targets-contest-giveaway Accessories Midway 35th Anniversary Sweepstakes Deadline: June 22, 2012 http://www.midwayusa.com/general.mvc/index/sweepstakes Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector Kit Deadline: June 29, 2012 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simple-Weapon-Solutions/481720728509801?id=481720728509801&sk=app_197602066931325 Elzetta ZFL-M60 Flashlight Deadline: July 4, 2012 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEJzNVNtTjE1MEp0blA3V1BOZkszOEE6MQ#gid=0

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