Day: April 8, 2014

Notes from HJL:

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A Primer On Handgun Holsters, by B.D.

INTRODUCTION So, you’re standing in front of the handgun holster display at your local gun shop and trying to decide which holster to purchase for adding to your survival gear. The sheer volume of manufacturers, styles, and materials can be overwhelming. Even the specialized terminology can make your head spin. In an attempt to help reduce some of the pain and confusion, I’m sharing my personal experiences and some basic information I’ve picked up along the way that may be worth your consideration before making your next handgun holster purchase. While this information is by no means exhaustive, I hope …


Letter Re: Jury Nullification

Dear SurvivalBlog, Having sat on a number of juries in Alaska, I can attest to the fact that judges give instructions to juries that they are only to be the judges of fact and not judges of the law. In United States v. Dougherty 1972 the decision read, in part, “The fact that there is widespread existence of the jury’s prerogative, and approval of its existence as a “necessary counter to casehardened judges and arbitrary prosecutors,’ does not establish as an imperative that the jury must be informed by the judge of that power.” So, while the U.S. Supreme Court …


News From The American Redoubt:

Wyoming Candidate for Governor Runs on Nullification Platform – B.B. o o o More Idahoans carrying concealed thanks to enhanced permit – The primary advantage is that this permit is recognized by more states for those that travel. – RBS o o o He is an advocate of less government and less taxes. So he is being targeted for recall… Kuna school trustee target of recall petition – B.L. o o o Cassia County sheriff offers free concealed carry course


Economics and Investing:

US Threatens Russia Over Petrodollar-Busting Deal – C.V. o o o Renewed Estimates of Chinese Gold Demand & their Geopolitical Strategy Items from The Economatrix: Baltic Dry Drops 9th Day In A Row; Worst Q1 In Over 10 Years Nomura’s Chief Economist Richard Koo – U.S. Heading For 1900 Percent Inflation Rate This Is What Employment In America Really Looks Like… Why You Should Fear Inflation: The CPI Understates The True Nature Of Inflation. BLS Only Allocates Less Than 2 Percent To Tuition In CPI. Missing Big On The Biggest Expense In Housing.


Odds ‘n Sods:

It may not be the Redoubt, but it’s on the right track. Now if we could just get Constitutional Carry Enacted… Kansas lawmakers OK bill to void local gun rules o o o In Kentucky, Any ‘War on Women’ Will Face Armed Resistance. – F.F. o o o Code Enforcement Cites Kids’ Garden for Overgrown Head of Lettuce – C.V. o o o As it was in Connecticut, so shall it be in New York!EMPIRE STATE REBELLION: Hundred of Thousands of New Yorkers Refuse To Register So-Called “Assault Weapons” Ahead Of April 15 Deadline. o o o Taxi unions say …