www.GunShowsToday.com New Website is up!

Good Day Friends!  If you are a gun show participant, we have a new website that makes it easy for you.  Our friends at http://www.gunshowstoday.com/ have launched their site and they do all the work.  All you need is your calendar and a pen to take down all the gun shows you want to go to across the country.  It's very easy to navigate and regardless of where you are in the country, there's a gun show close to you.  Great Job!  See you online. @pistolspumps

Women & Guns, Politics and the Culture of Firearms in America

Regardless of what side of the aisle you're on when it comes to guns, gun control or politics, Women & Guns, written by Deborah Homsher, is a must read!  She spent years gathering facts, opinions and interviews from all over the spectrum regarding guns and women.  From the anti gun advocates, to the NRA spokeswoman, Tanya Metaksa, this book shares what women think and why they think the way they do on a particular issue.  The reason we felt the need to pass this along, as a right to carry advocate, is because you really need to know who is out there fighting for gun control and why they feel that way.  Here's an interesting fact to pass along from the book:  in 2001, 43% of households with children have a gun somewhere in home.  This is why it's so important for women to get involved on a national, regional and local level.  Women, in general, are the ones caring for the children in the home and if we just ignore the fact that this weapon is in our house and do not have the knowledge of its use or safety, how can we educate our children?

Once you get through the statistics, this book covers all aspects of where women and guns are found.  From the cities on edge, the fields near home, to the competitiveness of the sport, to the homegrown rebellion;  this is a great resource to learn more about where guns can be found and why it's a growing trend.  We hope you enjoy the book!  Remember, knowledge is power!

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Pistols and Pumps, LLC interviewed with FlyTheCoop.tv from Wanenmacher Tulsa Arms Show

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Please enjoy the news interview representing women and why so many are chosing guns for recreation and safety.  Plus, there is a little humor and history all wrapped up together.  Thank you so much http://www.flythecoop.tv/ we appreciate you stopping at our booth.  P.S. She looks great in the pink camo Pistols & Pumps hat.

Conservative Actresses – Republican Actresses in Hollywood with photos

Conservative Actresses – Republican Actresses in Hollywood with photos

Wanenmacher Tulsa Arms Show

What an exciting event!  So glad we were able to be a part of it.  Pistols and Pumps was there and met some of the nicest people in the industry as well as gun enthusiasts.  Our 2nd amendment right is ALIVE and well in Tulsa, OK.  We wanted to share some of the links we think you should check out.  To find one of the best shotguns in the country, made right here in the USA, New Britian CT is http://www.connecticutshotguns.com/ .  Wow-these are display and legacy pieces for any serious collector.  Tell Nelson and Lou we sent you.  Also if you're a gun shop owner or a serious collector, you need more room to display...the answer is http://www.storemoreguns.com/ .  The folks from Gun Storage Solutions, out of Cookeville, IL., have created your answer.  Another fine USA made product and the ultimate in the KISS rule.  Then there were the girls...yes the TACGIRLS, http://www.gunshowstoday.com/ girls. The crazy one that interviewed us was the http://www.flythecoop.tv/ girl!  All worth your time to check out! 

Now on to the gun enthusiasts...we are never too busy to talk to our end user, the consumer.  You are why we are all in business.  Sometimes, business owners forget about that and we shouldn't.  We had a lady that had just gotten her CCW permit and was looking for her first gun.  The booth that she DID NOT purchase from, treated her like they were too busy to even deal with her, not to mention RUDE because she was asking too many questions.  Big mistake when there are over 8 and 1/2 miles of tables to preview...Knowledge is power, as we say, and the only stupid question is the one never asked. Our advice is to answer that question because we are always learning.  If you have the knowledge, share it!  You are creating another informed consumer that loves our 2nd Amendment Right! 

Another exciting part of the show is getting to see exactly who are our customers.  Some great customers of www.pistolsandpumps.com/gear !  Daughters and granddaughters with their parents and grandparents, fiances with their men who just taught them to shoot and wonderful husbands picking up some christmas gifts.  Thank you for coming and seeing us and we are grateful for the opportunity to be out there with you.    We'll be back at Wanenmacher Tulsa Arms Show in the spring, come see us.

Conceal and Carry on Campus

We ran across an interesting perspective and for some of us, we may not even ponder unless our kids were headed off to college soon.  The article is from carryutah.com http://www.carryutah.com/ccw-articles/concealed-carry-on-campus-reafirmed-in-oregon and talks about the Oregon University and it's recent appeal in the Oregon State of Appeals.  The laws did not have to be changed, but what the university can and cannot restrict are what's in question.  The faculty and students are now able to have concealed and carry permitted handguns on campus.  The Oregon University up until now has banned them, however the state is saying they cannot determine that. 

Since we are based out of Missouri, I thought I'd check MU's stand on this.  The state statute for concealed weapons say they are not allowed on school properties as well as state, county and court buildings, and more.  The MUPD representative did state that the University of Missouri also has a "policy" that does not allow weapons on the campus, permitted or not. 

This is a sensitive debate to say the least.  With the rise in crime on campuses, I'd have to say I'm in favor of a right minded, safety driven and permitted individual that is armed to be by my side.  The bad guys are going to find a way around the laws, they don't care, that's their intent anyway. 

Another disturbing thought to this entire blog is I contacted other colleges in different parts of the country and it took me at least three phone calls to get to a person that could answer if there was a policy/statute or not.  Knowledge is power !  Arm yourself with it. 

>Love to hear your thoughts on this one.  Til next time, Pistols & Pumps, LLC

18-20 year old Texans want the right to buy a licensed gun

Pistols and Pumps, LLC and XDM Lounge Weigh in: 

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this.  I would have thought this was a no brainer, but apparently even though you are considered an adult to fight for our country, vote or even get married and start your life; you cannot purchase a hand gun from a licensed gun store.  We're glad the NRA is standing by you in this case and fighting it til the end.  If we don't use it, we lose it; our 2nd Amendment right, that is.  The government has the faith to distribute military issued weapons to our armed forces at the age of 18. Why is another branch of the government saying they do not have the same right to buy a handgun to protect themselves or their families?  They still have to be good, law abiding, upstanding citizens of the United States, so what is the issue.  Don't know about you, but I'd feel much safer if this demographic of our country had knowledge and the right, especially in Texas.  That's our border state, folks and I'm sure we haven't seen all the incidents these residents are needing protection.  Thanks for the update, NRA we'll keep getting the word out there too.   

From: "NRA-ILA Legal Update

For more information on this case or other cases go to: 
http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Federal/Read.aspx?id=7143

FEDERAL LAW

NRA Files Appeal of Ruling on Handgun Sales Age LimitsOn Sept. 29, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas decided in favor of the federal government in a case brought by the NRA challenging the federal restriction on the purchase of handguns by 18-20 year old adults. The case is far from over, as the NRA has already filed an appeal.
In the case, Jennings v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the NRA and a group of responsible young adults argued that since 18-20 year olds are considered adults for virtually every other purpose, such as voting and military service, adults in this age group should also be able to purchase handguns from licensed dealers.
In the ruling, Judge Samuel Cummings wrote "the Court is of the opinion that the ban does not run afoul of the Second Amendment to the Constitution," and wrongly equated law-abiding 20-year-olds with criminals, stating that "the right to bear arms is enjoyed only by those not disqualified from the exercise of the Second Amendment rights."

"We strongly disagree with this ruling," said Chris W. Cox, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. "As we said when we filed this case, adults 18 and up have fought and died for American freedom throughout our country's history. They are adults for virtually every legal purpose under federal and state law, and that should include the ability to buy handguns from licensed dealers to defend themselves, their homes and their families. Our fellow plaintiffs in this case are law-abiding and responsible young adults. We plan to defend their rights to the very end."

A similar case, in which many of the same plaintiffs challenge the state of Texas' ban on issuance of Right-to-Carry permits to adults under 21, remains pending in the same court.  That case is Jennings v. McCraw.