Per Indiana State Police Firearms Licensing Statistics, here are the active licensing statistics for the 2nd quarter of 2012 & 2015. 2nd Quarter 2012 (June 30, 2012) Female Male TOTAL 44,805 203,898 248,703 2nd Quarter 2015 (June 30, 2015) Female Male TOTAL 136,182 459,179 595,361 In December 2012 the Sandy Hook … [Read more...] about Indiana Gun Stats to Chew On
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Shark Week Forecast Includes Sharknadoes
Due to the warmer temperatures this year, The Discovery Channel has moved Shark Week up from the usual early August spot, to early July. As promotional luck would have it, sharks are in abundance this year on beaches across North America. The warmer waters have enticed the hungry man eaters to head further north earlier than usual, recording EIGHT shark attacks on the … [Read more...] about Shark Week Forecast Includes Sharknadoes
Now Accepting Tax Refunds
I've seen multiple "tax refund" emails today from companies trying to push their goods to the people who suddenly think that they have "free money". I get that, but... It makes me wonder if the companies realize that not everyone gets a refund. AND, more importantly, that the ones who DO NOT get a tax refund, owe taxes because they actually made some money last year. Chances … [Read more...] about Now Accepting Tax Refunds
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Conspiracies Aboud
I like a good conspiracy as much as the next guy, and when a Boeing 777 (a.k.a. a very large plane) just vanishes, conspiracy theories are bound to pop up, but I think we can rule out these off-the-wall theories that I've seen so far. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 got sucked into the "New Bermuda Triangle". As the theory goes, the Bermuda Triangle moved, or there's … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Conspiracies Aboud
Colorado Weed Shortage?
"Sales of recreational marijuana begin in three weeks, and lawmakers fear that demand will dwarf supply." ~ via Time I find this a bit amusing. Colorado worries that they don't have enough pot to go around and it's going to be chaos on January 1st when they make it legal to fire up a fatty. Everyone and their brother is going to be camping out with a big wad of cash in … [Read more...] about Colorado Weed Shortage?
Gun Control Is An Agenda, Not The Answer
First, let me say that the events that took place in Newtown, Connecticut last week are tragic and absolutely heartbreaking. Having lost two children myself, I know that there's nothing that can be said, or done, to truly comfort these parents, or this community. It's a hurt that is deep. A hurt that will always be there, even as the years go by. The same can be said for the … [Read more...] about Gun Control Is An Agenda, Not The Answer