Odds ‘n Sods:

ATF Lets Straw-Purchasing Violent Criminal Walk In WV – If ever there was a federal agency that should be disbanded, this has got to be it! Sent in by T.P.

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Showing just how out-of-touch the government powers are with the American people, Guns topping Christmas lists thanks to terrorism concerns, fear over restrictions – Sent in by G.G.

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SurvivalBlog reader J.K. sent in an interesting article on intelligence-sharing in the Syrian war: Military to Military

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Because there are apparently not enough “known unknowns”: Unlimited Muslim immigration: A Congress of fools or traitors? – Sent in by B.B.

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At the risk of starting another caliber war (and simultaneously hoping that it doesn’t do that), A former special-operations doctor explains why he would rather be shot with an AK-47 than an M4. Personally, I’d rather not be shot by either one, but if the pictures hold any credence, the M4 produces some devastating wounds. – Sent in by K.C.