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Marlin to close; Seattle files appeal in parks gun ban case

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[font="georgia,times new
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[font="georgia,times new
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[size=[size=2] "Even while gun sales were booming last year, Marlin apparently did not enjoy the surge because its primary focus is lever-action big game rifles (it only makes one bolt-action big game hunting rifle) and .22-caliber bolt-action and semiautomatic rimfires. The spending spree was largely dominated by sales of AR-15 type rifles, home-defense shotguns and semiautomatic handguns."[/size]][/size]



http://www.examiner.com/x-4525-Seattle-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2010m3d26-Marlin-Firearms-closure-announcement-hits-hard

Or try this:

http://tinyurl.com/ybtxcas
 
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Yeah, it's a real heart-breaker, IMHO.

However, with any luck, maybe in the future Marlin's operations will simply pop up in a more business-friendly state.

They make some superb rifles, and both of my Marlin bolt-action 06's are real shooters.



I can't remember ever shooting a Marlin .22 that didn't sizzle.
 
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Joni Balter / Seattle Times editorial columnist

Mike McGinn: Seattle's stumbling 'un-mayor' needs to find firmer footing
A quick look at Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's first quarter in office. The verdict: not good. The mayor needs to take stock and hit the reset button on his administration.



http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2011431183_joni25.html
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Of course.... he is the 'stumbling un-mayor', he might as well make a few more mistakes!
 
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Pleased that they are appealing.

They need to loose again at the appellate level for the decision to be taken seriously outside King County. And inside King County; the Port has yet to take action on their identical illegal gun ban.

We might loose, but it's certainly a risk worth taking. Settle this once and for all.
 
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Dean, your pleasure in their appeal triggered something in me that I want to share. Your post is a reminder of how measured OCDO is in its reactions to various events; in short we have logical thinking regarding the issues. But look at the other side! They are emotional all the way.

It's not just an emotional response, it's a complete denial of logic, and gives me great pleasure on two counts. The first is your point about another win for us helping liberty.
The second point is that I'm just so darn happy that I'm not that mentally deficient. Not that emotions aren't a normal facet of life, but there are places where logic is necessary.

MD
 
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Glad I got my 1895 when I did....Tho Marlin's line-up may not have appealed to the crowd binging the past year, they have some very nice models that fill hunting and sporting needs.
It would be a shame if they did not reopen somewhere more friendly. WA is NOT a business friendly state. ID is....
 
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UPDATE!!!! According to a late Friday post by Dave Petzal, the news is not so gloomy as everyone believed! It appears Marlin is moving from the North Haven plant to another location. My best guess, based on some preliminary information, is that it will be in a more business- and labor-friendly state, perhaps down in North Carolina where Remington has a facility.
Bottom line: Marlin is going to remain alive and kicking! This is one clarification I’m delighted to add to my column.


It's n my Updated column.
 
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Norman wrote:
Oh no! I may just have to run out and buy another marlin bolt .22
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Marlin was bought by Remington nearly a year ago, along with Bushmaster and DPMS.
 
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Dave Workman wrote:
UPDATE!!!! According to a late Friday post by Dave Petzal, the news is not so gloomy as everyone believed! It appears Marlin is moving from the North Haven plant to another location. My best guess, based on some preliminary information, is that it will be in a more business- and labor-friendly state, perhaps down in North Carolina where Remington has a facility.
Bottom line: Marlin is going to remain alive and kicking! This is one clarification I’m delighted to add to my column.


It's n my Updated column.
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Thank goodness.

I was by no means done buying Marlins.
 
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Ajetpilot wrote:
Dave Workman wrote:
[font="georgia,times new roman,times,serif"]Seattle files notice of appeal in parks ban case[/font]


http://www.examiner.com/x-4525-Seattle-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2010m3d26-Marlin-Firearms-closure-announcement-hits-hard

Or try this:

http://tinyurl.com/ybtxcas
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Here we go again.
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Oh and here we go again
A broken bottle in my hand
And our taxed joints crack and bend
From our backs we rise and stand
Oh and here we go again
Our vision wincing towards the sun
Delerium tremens shake and stand
And we decide this isn't fun
Oh and here we go again
On the sharp edge of a knife
Singing not but only pain
But for some semblance of a life
That they cannot take or tax
For it's all that we can do
The nucleus of all my friends
And I lift my glass to you
Oh and here we go again

- The Tossers, With the North Wind/ Here we go again
 
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