Happy Trails to You, Until We Meet Again

I'm leaving for vacation in an hour and will be back Aug. 6.

I have no worries about making that knowledge public. Now that I've replaced the batteries in their shock collars so they can't escape the property and maul anyone (again), I've unchained and released feral sons Uday and Qusay from the basement, leaving them free to prowl the grounds.

Please hold off on all news tips, emails, tweets, FB messages and blog comments (which I have turned off until I get back). Anything you send will be a wasted effort, as I'll have a full plate and just won't be able to get to it when I return.

The White House petition expires in two days and will be ridiculously undersigned. I'll talk about that when I get back including that I'm not giving up and will figure something else out.  At least I can take comfort that the effort to free A$AP Rocky got the president's attention (not to mention almost 630,000 signatures at this writing).

I have two articles that should be coming out soon:

• On Ammoland, look for "Take Shannon Watts’ Advice and ‘Fight Like a Mother’ -- against Her."
• On Firearms News, look for"Riding the Tiger," my take on what to do about Wayne and why.

That's it. See you on the other side. Until then:

Appealing to Emotions on Guns Results in Infringements but No Solutions to Violence

We're told this is all about “commonsense gun safety laws.” Let’s take a look at the stories behind the girls being commemorated and see if anything the Moms and the Marchers demand, at least publicly, would have made a bit of difference for the victims. [More]

By adopting an "If it feels good, do it" attitude on "gun laws," trying to overpower gun owner objections and resistance, and forcing their will and way on them, aggressors for disarmament show themselves for what they are: Rights rapists.

It Would Help if He Gave Examples

While “reasonable firearm regulations” may not run afoul of the 2nd Amendment, California’s law is anything but reasonable.  [More]

This guy continues to not impress me, but I do see the attraction for Fairfax.

[Via Sam Adams 1776]

#GoogleExposed

"Are we going to just let the biggest tech companies decide who wins every election from now on?" [More]

On the plus side, if they get what they want they'll soon get what they deserve.

Turning Turtle

Modified models of modified models compared to modified models of modified models. It’s turtles all the way down. [More]

That and the water's polluted.

Not Up to Their 'Standards'

A few days ago author Michael Z. Williamson was informed that his Wikipedia page had been “speedy deleted.” [More]

I feel his pain.

[Via Michael G]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise...

Three gunned down after 'masked man' fired volley of bullets in London drive-by [More]

I'm tellin ya, we ain't seen nothin' yet.

[Via  An Hour of Wolves]

No Duty to Protect

In general, a defendant’s mere failure to act does not give rise to liability for a due process violation. [More]

You don't say.

What are we paying these guys for again?

[Via Mack H]

Enemy Action

Check Out the Spineless Republicans Who Voted for the Minimum Wage Hike [More]

They also betrayed us on guns and immigration.

I'd say "spineless" is a mischaracterization. Remember what Goldfinger said.

If you are a gun owner and you vote for Francis Rooney, Brian Fitzpatrick or Chris Smith, you're part of the problem.

[Via Mack H]

False Alternatives

With different political backgrounds, a gun-owning rural couple wants to change the narrative around firearm legislation. [More]

In other words, despite a transparent attempt to convince us there's any real difference, they're both gun-grabbers.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Pushovers Enough

Video of the stop shows Smith running from his car with his gun drawn and striking a surrendering Yakish in the helmet with his left hand, knocking Yakish and his bike to the ground.  [More]

You have to wonder why that's the default tactic for someone with "a 30-year career."

[Via Mark L]

In the Interest of Public Safety?

ATF Issues Guidance To Alabama FFLs Effective Immediately [More]

Here's the stated reason:

Because county sheriffs have issued CCP permits s without completing a full NICS check, firearms have been transferred to felons and other prohibited individuals in violation of federal law, thereby creating a substantial public safety concern. For this reason, the standards set forth in the Brady law require us to find that Alabama’s CCP permits no longer qualify as a NICS check alternative. In the interest of public safety, and effective immediately, FFLs in Alabama may no longer accept CCP permits as an alternative to a NICS check. Unless another exception applies, a NICS check must be conducted whenever you transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person even if the individual presents an unexpired CCP permit.

So, as with "bump stocks," they've reversed themselves again.

I'm trying to determine if they have evidence of widespread system "failures" to back this move or if they're simply making an excuse for another reversal. If you have knowledge that can shed light on this, please educate us in "comments."

UPDATE:

Federal officials did not name the sheriffs who issued the permits ... they have not released the names of those counties ... 

Sounds like it's time for another FOIA.

Meanwhile, the bottom line reflects the desired effect:

“It really doesn’t matter what we think,’’ Thomas said. “We’re going to do what we’re told to do.”

You remember that and we just may let you live.

Looks Like Rain

NRA-Board Member, Joel Friedman, Speaks Out on the NRA’s Record [More]

What this does is it redirects the conversation over to points that don't directly deny any of the allegations. The other thing it doesn't do is mention the "intern." The last thing it doesn't do is persuade disgusted members to reopen their wallets.

Fletcher's unimpressed.

[Via Dave Licht]

Nothing Fails Like Failure

President Trump vowed millions of immigration arrests in dramatic raids. ICE caught 18 family members. [More]

And that's actually more impressive than progress on the promised wall.

At least the "migrants" are already adapting to being Democrats.

Good thing this has nothing to do with that "single issue."

Right, "saviors"?

Coming Soon, to a Sanctuary City Near You

Gun-Controlled Mexico: 3,080 Homicides in June Alone [More]

Those are some "common-sense gun safety laws" they got goin' for themselves there. 

[Via James Simpson]

Firearms Ownership and Domestic Homicide ‘Study’ Promotes Anti-Gun Political Goals

It matters because the gun-grabbers want the public to think the greater danger applies to them as opposed to the criminal population that exhibits significantly higher incidences and rates of domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal activities, suicides, relationships and encounters with dangerous people, and the like. [More]

This is what happens when you pour polluted water into the pool.

Enemies All

Crowded Democrat's Presidential Field Offers No Pro-Gun-Rights Candidates [More]

There is no such thing as a true pro-RKBA Democrat. Even if you could find one running for lower office, he'll still support the party and enable the edicts and the court appointments that will undo his "good" votes. He might vote "our" way because he likes to sport shoot and he won't win office if he comes across as a grabber. The party will let him in order to get and keep that seat.

And when needed, he'll betray us. Name one who hasn't.

What Have You Got to Hide?

U.S. attorney general William Barr has said consumers should accept the risks that encryption backdoors pose to their personal cybersecurity to ensure law enforcement can access encrypted communications. [More]

Besides, if you aren't doing anything wrong...

[Via Michael G]

Bleeder of the Pack

“Detectives have determined that the weapon, which was being carried concealed inside a backpack by that individual, discharged unexpectedly,” police said. [More]

Let me guess -- there was other stuff in there and it wasn't in a case.

[Via Mack H]

Nothing to See Here

Kyoto Anime arson killings didn't get much attention because we couldn't demonize guns [More]

And don't forget because it would threaten a narrative.

[Via Michael G]

If at First You Don't Succeed...

The government is to establish a firearms register and make major changes to the licensing regime, in the second phase of gun law reforms. [More]

Because they see how well Phase One is going.

[Via Roger J]

We're the Only Ones Violating Community Standards Enough

Officer fired for suggesting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "needs a round," after reading fake news post [More]

Pretty poor judgment, but what stands out most for me is they fired another cop just for clicking on "like" and the page wasn't even "public" but limited to "friends," meaning someone snitched him out.

[Via Mack H]

Here We Go Again

Unlike New Zealand, in the U.S. gun ownership is a right, not a privilege. [More]

I guess Jacinda won't be signing my petition.

And you'd think Cam Edwards would know better.

[Via Sam Adams 1776]

On Democrat Turf

Family of Murdered Chicago Teen Holds Peace March in His Honor – Suspected Killer Crashes the March, Grins and Flashes a Pistol at Protesters [More]

Tell me this isn't an argument for universal background checks!

[Via Michael G]

I Know You Are, But What Am I?

IRONY: Disgraced Dan Rather Insists That Liars Be Called Out as Liars [More]

Infinity!

[Via Michael G]

On This We Can Agree

Prof: 'When I said MAGA teens are modern day Hitlerjugend, I meant it' [More]

Me too.

[Via Michael G]

Of Course You Realize This Means War

"I’m glad to see the left arming itself. This is war." [More] 

If you come here because of shared sentiments, he wants you dead.

[Via Jess]

UPDATE: This is what Larry Charles was commenting on.

[Via Mack H]

It's funny: The left has been comparing us to Nazis. Now they're comparing us to Commies.

Told You So

The single biggest threat to Republicans' long-term viability is demographics. [More]

Good thing this has nothing to do with that "single issue."

Right, "saviors"?

[Via Felix B]

The Obvious Solution

Tyranny. [More]

Hasn't that been obvious?

[Via Michael G]

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

No, Kamala, Your Gun Policies Wouldn’t Have Stopped Aurora [More]

Who says that's her goal?

[Via Michael G]

You Can't Stop the Signal

Ghost Guns Are Everywhere in California - Feds say nearly a third of firearms recovered in the state are homemade, unserialized, and untraceable. [More]

The best laid schemes o' mice an' men...

[Via Roger J]

A Government Laboratory

Give them total control over a population and violent death is the norm. [More]

What more proof do we need?

[Via bondmen]

Something Must be Done!

“Something has to be done to stop the violence going on and we have to come together as one.” [More]

Finish that thought.

And not like the Missouri AG's "four indictments" will stem the tide.

[Via bondmen]

Left to Their Own Devices

The click-through graphic for the WhiteHouse petition does not appear on mobile phone displays. All I can suggest is on mine, if I scroll to the bottom it allows me to"View web version."

Lifetime Achievement Award

Assuming the turn-in rate doesn’t continue to drop, it’s only going to take them 38 years to get all those guns. [More]

Can you imagine being Police Minister Stuart Nash?

Once More Unto the Breach, Dear Friends

My Monday follow-up to Sunday's ArmedAmerican Radio broadcast is now archived. [Listen]