Some times, I wonder if this site really makes a difference. I wonder if the work I put into, and the large financial burden it is (Many thanks for Contributing Members!), accomplishes what I seek out to do.

My goal is to expand the knowledge, passion and understanding of proper firearm use.

So, I took a step outside of the Powder Keg, and went strolling through the Forum. Here are some great threads that I think are awesome:

Conceal Carry in a Church
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Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson Issues Open Letter to Nation's Sportsmen Regarding Obama's History in the Illinois Senate
Last update: 1:06 a.m. EDT Oct. 15, 2008
CHICAGO, Oct 15, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ --
The following is the text of an open letter to the nation's hunters and sportsmen issued today by
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson:
Fellow Sportsman,
Hello, my...

Gun Law Update
by Alan Korwin, Author
Gun Laws of America
Jan. 5, 2008
Subject: Preliminary gun ban list revealed

2. Gun-ban list proposed
Slipping below the radar (or under the short-term memory cap), the Democrats have already leaked a gun-ban list, even under the Bush administration when they knew full well it had no chance of passage (HR 1022, 110th Congress). It serves as a framework for the new list the Bradys plan to introduce shortly....

Do Not miss Alan Korwins review of the Shot Show, with the Police Gear of the Future ( and now). How will a law abiding citizen be able to defend against Remote Control Automatic Rifle Turrets? (Arrow down to "Police Only Ammunition" after you get to the Site) : http://www.gunlaws.com/GunLawUpdate4-SHOTnHR45.htm
Go to gunlaws.com for very interesting analyses and subscibe to his emails for reviews of what's coming.
The following describes more details of the First of the...

This is from the latest Gun owners of America Email.
A vote for Holder to be US Attorney General is voting against our Constitution and right of Self Defense. Tell your US Senators what you think in a WRITTEN LETTER with a stamp. If you are lucky, thank a Senator who opposed the confirmation of Holder.
Heilung

SENATORS WHO VOTED FOR ERIC HOLDER (AN ANTI-GUN VOTE):

Akaka (D-HI)
Alexander (R-TN)
Baucus (D-MT)
Bayh (D-IN)
Bennet...