Odds ‘n Sods:

The Day the Law Left Town: Texas City Sends Police Packing to Cut Costs; Sheriff Plays Catch as Catch Can. (Thanks to G.G. for the link.)

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I heard about a small company that makes inexpensive target retrieval systems, for shooting ranges: Rogue Six. If you know anyone that operates a small public or police range, please forward the link.

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Directive 21 (one of our advertisers) has anounced a special that runs from July 1st to July 15th: For every purchase of a Berkey Water Purification System on their site, you will receive a free Pelican Model 2360 LED Flashlight, a $40 value.

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Reese spotted this: Global Agriculture Supply Keeps Worsening

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Sometimes, progress on Open Carry requires the courts: Suit seeks to halt harassment of citizens carrying firearms in Wheeling. JWR Adds: As I’ve written before: Much like a muscle that atrophies with disuse, any right that goes unexercised for many years devolves into a privilege, and eventually can even be redefined as a crime.