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The first documented executions of heretics in medieval Europe occurred on this date in 1022 in Orleans, when 13 or so were burned at Orleans. The French king at this time was Robert II, known to history as “Robert the Pious” because he was so violent with the sub-orthodox.* In addition to this date’s burnings, he’s noted for inciting anti-Jewish persecutions that in some places drove local Jewry to drown themselves fleeing pogroms. For those within Christianity, starting now, Robert’s Piety meant much tighter scrutiny of potentially deviant doctrines. Now, these were not the first-ever Christian-on-Christian heresy executions in the...

Ever since their beginnings in 1948, the Israeli Defense Force has had to think outside the box to come up with weapon's systems, therefore it shouldn't surprise you that for the past 20 years the Israelis have used a (much-modified) 10/22 for use in both special operations and in security operations. (A gently modded 10/22 with IDF forces in 2000) The background Going back to 1987, the IDF purchased a quantity of Ruger 10/22s for use by security forces in the Palestinian Intifada, a violent uprising in the West Bank and Gaza Strip that led to a number of deaths...

Special Announcement! In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 10/22 next year, Ruger is holding a design contest to pick a new 10/22 model. Appleseeder mac66 was of the opinion that the best 10/22 they could make would be a factory made Appleseed LTR. He entered the concept LTR Ruger 10-22 - and it was accepted as one of the ten finalists to be voted on by you, the public. We need this rifle to be put into production by Ruger! Therefore, we need you to go to Ruger's website, and vote for it - vote for the design...

If Ruger’s not careful, they’re gonna sell a lot of guns. They’ve just announced a new twist on one of the most popular guns evere made, the 10/22 .22LR rifle. They’re now offering the gun in a stainless and synthetic takedown configuration their marketing mavens are calling the Ruger 10/22 Takedown. Go figure. Specs at the link. Press release after the jump. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Ruger 10/22 Takedown™. Readily separated into two subassemblies, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown offers a convenient transport and storage option for the popular Ruger® 10/22®. As reliable...

Contrary to uninformed internet posts which reported that the Akins Accelerator Bumpfire rifle stock is "officially Dead", this is not correct. Mr Bowers who was president and one of the directors of Akins Group Inc resigned as president. That is all. Mr Bowers did not solely comprise Akins Group Inc and his resignation does not terminate the corporation nor does it mean the efforts to rectify the BATFE 2006-02 ruling are "officially dead". Nothing could be further from the truth. I am the inventor, exclusive patent owner, chairman of the board and a director of Akins Group Inc which manufactured...

The first quarter of 2007 has come to an end, and we saw two important gun bills introduced at the federal level. They both would have a profound effect on our Second Amendment rights. One bill is all about freedom and the other is all about control. Since both of these bills are important, all Second Amendment activists must be fully informed about H.R. 1096 and H.R.1022. H.R.1096, also known as the “Second Amendment Protection Act of 2007”, was introduced by Representative Ron Paul. Unfortunately, it has no co-sponsors. This bill is all about freedom, and restoration of our Second...