Topic: Assault Rifles

4 chapters across the catalog

LibJoe
Episode 1022 44:33 - 47:08

1022: LibJoe

Merriam-Webster Assault Rifle Definition Change

Merriam-Webster updated its definition of "assault rifle" to include firearms that merely "resemble" military weapons. Additionally, reports indicate that permits for the "March for Our Lives" rally in Washington D.C. were secured months before the Parkland shooting occurred, leading the hosts to question the organic nature of the movement.

Spatchcock
Episode 839 2:58:14 - 3:00:51

839: Spatchcock

Trump Sign Altercation, Bankers Hill Incident, Love and Terror Tattoo

A group of intoxicated individuals in San Diego's Bankers Hill neighborhood were confronted by a property owner with a rifle after they knocked over his Donald Trump campaign sign. The media coverage of the incident is criticized for focusing on the owner's "Love and Terror Tattoo" business rather than the initial vandalism.

Peak Coffee
Episode 779 4:58 - 9:47

779: Peak Coffee

New York Times Front Page Editorial on Gun Epidemic

The New York Times publishes a front-page editorial for the first time since 1920, titled "It Is a Moral Outrage and a National Disgrace." The piece calls for the outlawing of certain assault rifles and ammunition, labeling them "weapons of war." Multiple news networks, including ABC, CBS, and NBC, are shown using nearly identical scripts to cover the editorial, suggesting a coordinated public relations effort.

Two Batteries One Cup
Episode 329 37:12 - 40:51

329: Two Batteries One Cup

Target Practice, Firearms, East Coast Tour Schedule

During the Ohio stop, the hosts participate in target practice at an outdoor shooting range using Glocks and an assault rifle. They describe the experience as a common local activity and note the upcoming tour dates in Pennsylvania, Boston, New York, and Washington D.C.