By: Zach McCormick
11/25/14
It is now legal to hunt using a suppressor in Florida according to the NRA's recent press release. With this change in the law, hunters may finally take advantage of a responsible and respectful method of protecting their hearing.
Someone might argue this is something that should never have even been prohibited in the first place...those people would be correct.
A blog by attorney Zach McCormick covering topics ranging from angry anteaters to zombie zoologists.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Bill Murray's "St. Vincent" = Time Well Spent
By: Zach McCormick
11/16/14
My Wife and I used to go to the movies all the time but frankly we haven't been drawn to anything lately. That changed last night when we saw "St. Vincent" where Bill Murray and his co-stars really hit a heartwarming little tale out of the park. Everyone did a good job and it all felt "real".
Good writing, cheerful at times but definitely echoing events that could've actually taken place.
Worth the price of admission in my opinion.
11/16/14
My Wife and I used to go to the movies all the time but frankly we haven't been drawn to anything lately. That changed last night when we saw "St. Vincent" where Bill Murray and his co-stars really hit a heartwarming little tale out of the park. Everyone did a good job and it all felt "real".
Good writing, cheerful at times but definitely echoing events that could've actually taken place.
Worth the price of admission in my opinion.
Friday, November 14, 2014
ATF Gives Approximate Date For Gun Trust Rule Change
In an article posted by the American Suppressor Association (ASA) on November 4th, 2014 it was reported that the ATF expects to rule on the so called "41p" rule change implemented by Obama's executive order.
It appears that, if the rule change is implemented (and I don't see how it won't be) then one of the primary benefits that gun trusts have provided may be taken away. Specifically, it is now more likely that it will be necessary to get a chief law enforcement officer's signature on any paperwork used to apply for the transfer and stamp.
This is of course simply one more consequence of ceding power to a government that has unquenchable thirst for the same.
As of now it appears that the ATF is predicting the matter will be "heard" around May of 2015. It may be that now is the time to get a gun trust lest it go the way of fully automatic arms pre-86'.
It appears that, if the rule change is implemented (and I don't see how it won't be) then one of the primary benefits that gun trusts have provided may be taken away. Specifically, it is now more likely that it will be necessary to get a chief law enforcement officer's signature on any paperwork used to apply for the transfer and stamp.
This is of course simply one more consequence of ceding power to a government that has unquenchable thirst for the same.
As of now it appears that the ATF is predicting the matter will be "heard" around May of 2015. It may be that now is the time to get a gun trust lest it go the way of fully automatic arms pre-86'.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Net Neutrality: A Band-Aid, Not a Cure
By: Zach McCormick
11/12/14
President Obama recently voiced his support for "net neutrality" (the notion that internet providers should not be allowed to prioritize or censor their users content for profit) and encouraged the FCC to support such measures. A proposal that is, not surprisingly, staunchly opposed by internet service providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon etc.
The idea misses the bigger picture and affords only a temporary fix to a much more insidious problem. Put simply, the idea that information should be freely transmitted is good but the notion that business shouldn't be able to make money in a free market is bad.
Yet, its not quite as simple as that, because the major internet providers don't exactly live in a "free market". In fact one need only try and get one cable/phone company to give you a quote against another cable/phone company to realize that each has a governmentally enforced monopoly in its own arbitrary and anachronistic territory.
Hence, we would probably be better off with a true free market solution as opposed to intrusive government oversight. In the meantime, net neutrality is the best option we've got for keeping information flowing smoothly.
11/12/14
President Obama recently voiced his support for "net neutrality" (the notion that internet providers should not be allowed to prioritize or censor their users content for profit) and encouraged the FCC to support such measures. A proposal that is, not surprisingly, staunchly opposed by internet service providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon etc.
The idea misses the bigger picture and affords only a temporary fix to a much more insidious problem. Put simply, the idea that information should be freely transmitted is good but the notion that business shouldn't be able to make money in a free market is bad.
Yet, its not quite as simple as that, because the major internet providers don't exactly live in a "free market". In fact one need only try and get one cable/phone company to give you a quote against another cable/phone company to realize that each has a governmentally enforced monopoly in its own arbitrary and anachronistic territory.
Hence, we would probably be better off with a true free market solution as opposed to intrusive government oversight. In the meantime, net neutrality is the best option we've got for keeping information flowing smoothly.
ATF Publishes 80% Lower Guidelines...Finally
By: Zach McCormick
11/12/14
I saw this on one of my favorite gun blogs "TheFirearmBlog.com" via "Ammoland.com" and I thought it was very useful for anyone who has considered either selling or purchasing an 80% finished lower receiver.
This of course on the heels of the recent ATF raids on retailers selling lower receivers that were 80% (or less) completed in violation of a judge's restraining order.
Its nice to see this agency finally bringing some clarity the issue.
11/12/14
I saw this on one of my favorite gun blogs "TheFirearmBlog.com" via "Ammoland.com" and I thought it was very useful for anyone who has considered either selling or purchasing an 80% finished lower receiver.
This of course on the heels of the recent ATF raids on retailers selling lower receivers that were 80% (or less) completed in violation of a judge's restraining order.
Its nice to see this agency finally bringing some clarity the issue.
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