BACKGROUND CHECKS:



From my email.

CNN PERFORMS a random act of journalism. Accident, no doubt.

WOMAN STOPS GRIZZLY ATTACK with .25 caliber pistol.

This is a story of self control and marksmanship with an itsy bitsy shooter by a woman against a fierce predator.

What is the smallest caliber you trust to protect yourself? The Beretta Jetfire.

While out hiking in Alberta Canada with my boyfriend we were surprised by a huge grizzly bear charging at us from out of nowhere. She must have been protecting her cubs because she was extremely aggressive. If I had not had my little Beretta Jetfire with me I would not be here today!

Just one shot to my boyfriend's knee cap was all it took ... the bear got him and I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace.

It's one of the best pistols in my collection ....

From my email. Remember, in case of emergency, you don't have to be the fastest runner; just faster than the slowest runner.

[UPDATE & BUMP] My wife and I were at the gun range today; there were several of these Berettas for sale. Needless to say, I didn't tell my wife how useful they might be.

A MODEST PROPOSAL for dealing with the sequester. C'mon, Republicans, punch back.

PROGRESS IN DETROIT? "[I]f you want smaller government and lower taxes, the secret is to rapidly grow the size of government until it collapses."

THE HOLLYWOOD TAX STORY they won't tell at the Oscars.

IS HE FREAKIN' NUTS, or does he just play one on CNN?

JEEZ, I'M RUNNING OUT OF TAR & FEATHERS: Top Cuomo Aide Delivers Public Rebuke of State Worker Who Talked to the Press. Even if the guy had been subject to disciplinary action, this was beyond the pale.