30 cal slob
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I can't help but think of the THR community (well, at least before the schism lol) when I read this article. Over the years, the founders and mods on this site have always been consistent about reiterating one fundamental thing - that self defense is a human right. It think that has paid off - we've come a long way.
This is also somewhat ironic, considering the source of the article. Mike Bloomberg, hope you are reading this. lol.
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This is also somewhat ironic, considering the source of the article. Mike Bloomberg, hope you are reading this. lol.
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...stol-shows-american-warm-embrace-of-guns.html
...The surge has been propelled by shifting politics and demographics that have made it easier and more acceptable than at any time in 75 years for Americans to buy and carry pistols. Post-9/11 fears also seem to be a factor, as has been the relentless pro-gun politicking of the National Rifle Association and marketing, particularly to women, by handgun manufacturers. Events like yesterday’s fatal shootings on the Virginia Tech University campus reinforce a feeling that the world is an unsafe place, even as violent U.S. crime rates fall...
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