That's All, Folks!

At least for today.

I've been fighting a particularly nasty bug all week--fevers, chills, racking coughs, headaches, rib aches, disorientation, weakness...I finally figured out trying to overcome things by sheer willpower wasn't working and went to the doctor and got a couple prescriptions, at least one of which does not promote industriousness and lucidity.

Bottom line--I've been sitting here at my computer for an hour and a half, mud-headed, and just can't think my way through posting things. If I get hit enough times with a 2 x 4, I can eventually take a hint. For the rest of today, the couch and the remote control represent the totality of my ambitions.

We're the Only Ones Carjacking Enough

A new Rockford, Illinois ordinance allows police to seize any car based on the accusation that it played loud music.

Get that? The LAW says government may STEAL private property from citizens without affording them due process. And, like the red Chinese, who reputedly charge families of executed prisoners the price of the bullet, they continue to extort "fees"--including storage charges that accumulate as they stonewall a hearing.

Yeah, governments are instituted among men to secure the blessings of liberty. The thugs don't even try to disguise who they think the boss is, do they?

Maybe they'll steal the wrong person's car--someone capable of devising a just response--and getting away with it.

Squeeze, baby, squeeze. Until our eyeballs bleed.

[Via Steven]

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This Day in History: September 28

Resolved Unanimously that the said Report with the resolutions and letter accompanying the same be transmitted to the several legislatures in Order to be submitted to a convention of Delegates chosen in each state by the people thereof in conformity to the resolves of the Convention made and provided in that case.

By His Friends You Shall Know Him

U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan fielded some tough questions about gun laws while winning praise Wednesday at a Senate confirmation hearing to become director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Sullivan, a former Republican state legislator and district attorney in Massachusetts, was nominated by President Bush for the job in March.

And just look at who is heaping praise: Ted Kennedy and John Kerry. With Chuck Schumer providing the theatrical cues needed to prompt the requisite responses and give the illusion of a "grilling."

And Sullivan promises to work around those pesky restrictions on providing municipalities with ammo to sue gun manufacturers... I mean, gun trace data sharing. Because we all know Congress said cities couldn't do that. Just ask Judge Weinstein.

Is it just me, or does it seem the "Vote Freedom First" president goes out of his way to alienate ("betray" is such an ugly word) the base?

[Via Red's Trading Post]

A Confidence Game

Almost half of gun crime victims in London's black community refuse to help police investigations, a senior Metropolitan Police officer has said.

Lack of confidence in the police and fear of reprisals stop many answering officers' questions...

Stay in denial and keep thinking it's the guns. Because admitting the alternative could bring down the whole government authority-over-dependency house of cards.

"All It Can"

The Tanaiste has insisted that the Government is doing all it can to rid society of gun crime.

Maybe it should try doing less?

A Plethora of Only Ones

I've said it before and I'll repeat myself--I don't go out looking for new cop stories every day--there are just so many I can't avoid tripping over them, plus many of you send me links and I try to honor your efforts when I can.

But I'm in a bit of a quandary--it seems more and more, WarOnGuns is dominated by "Only Ones" posts--and that's not why I started doing this. I'm spending more time commenting on police outrages and absurdities, and less on promoting RKBA--although I can't deny the two are strongly intertwined.

In an ideal world, I'd have enough time and resources to do a separate website. But that ain't gonna happen.

Is there a solution, aside from consciously setting arbitrary limits, and accepting some stories, while leaving others with equal merit alone? I don't know, and I don't know that I'll end up doing anything differently.

I'm just thinking out loud here.

We're the Only Ones Setting Traditions Enough

The U.S attorney and the FBI are investigating 20-year-old claims that Chicago Police under the command of former Lt. Jon Burge tortured confessions out of suspects and lied about it under oath...

At least 148 men, almost all of them African-American, told a special prosecutor that Burge and his officers at the old Area 2 police station beat them to extract confessions. Some of those men went to Death Row on false confessions until former Gov. George Ryan pardoned them. The city fired Burge, saying he was responsible for the torture of suspects. But a special prosecutor concluded it was too late to file charges against Burge or his officers.

The city also provided attorneys to defend Burge against civil suits that have cost the city $8 million in lawyers' fees so far. Burge lives in Florida and draws a city pension.

Enjoying professional courtesies, no doubt.

In the mean time, "Snuffy" and Laura are doing their best to ensure their idiot followers remain at the mercy of such "Only Ones" [Hey, you'll get your day in court!], and are working toward the day when you and I will also know the sweet peace that comes only from submission and dependence.

We're the Only Ones Elite and Special Enough

A Chicago police officer who was already in legal trouble was arrested Wednesday on federal charges for allegedly planning the murder-for-hire of a former fellow police officer.

...Finnigan was assigned to the elite Special Operations Section of the Chicago Police Department. He was one of six members of that unit arrested in 2006 for allegedly using their badges to shake down residents for cash and other items. He was suspended from the force after state charges were filed in that case.

Bummer. There goes his eligibility for professional courtesy. Meanwhile, Chicagoans "Snuffy" Pfleger and Laura Washington are working hard to make sure Daley's "Only Ones" continue to enjoy an elite and special monopoly of force--while working to expand that condition state and nationwide. The result, of course, would leave "ordinary citizens" (that would be you and me) at the mercy of the Finnigans of the world, not to mention the feral, enabled offspring of witless pawns-for-the-police-state mothers. All in the name of humanity, mind you.

[Via 45superman]

This Day in History: September 27

I would therefore observe, that you will endeavour, as you advance, to obtain information of the Enemy's and our situation and regulate yourself accordingly.

Hah! See?

Washington used the word "regulate."

If this isn't proof the Founders wanted "gun control laws," then nothing is. I mean, what else could he have meant?

St. John's Campus Lockdown: Man With Rifle Arrested

What is with these people not following clearly stated policy?

The following actions are considered violations of the Student Code of Conduct and are subject to disciplinary action:
30. Weapons and ExplosivesPossession, display, use or distribution of any weapon such as a firearm, knife, blackjack, stun gun, etc., or any item used as a weapon or of such a nature that it is intended for use as a weapon or violent purposes, except with expressed University authorization, on University-owned or controlled property or at University-sponsored functions.

This report says it was "a .50 caliber rifle inside a bag." It's unclear at this point how many 747's fly over St. Johns' Queens campus, or if there are any nearby chemical plants, refineries or nuclear facilities to blow up, so it beats me what else he would have needed one for.

We'll see if it ends up being a .50 BMG.

We're the Only Ones Flunking Enough

They wanted to carry guns, but one in five Canadian border guards have been flunking their shooting lessons...

As well, some officers needed fitness training so their arms remained steady during the shortened shooting training which caused fatigue.

So I guess the answer lies with "changes made in the training program after the initial failure rates were noticed."

But "the union is not advocating that unqualified offiers [sic] be pushed through."

Obviously not.

[Via Matthew Maynard]
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What Can We Infer?

Boys shot as Brown cracks down on gun crime

I don't suppose anyone would care to extrapolate anything from this...?

We're the Only Ones Bordering on the Ridiculous Enough

Three Mexican minors detained in California on suspicion of smuggling drugs stole a U.S. Border Patrol car while still wearing handcuffs and drove it back across the border to Mexico.

Homeland Security-"Only Ones" style.

What is it with cruisers this week?

We're the Only Ones Promoting Virtue Enough

According to Dr. Al-Marshood, the two commission members approached the girls in order to "politely" advise and guide them regarding their inappropriate clothing.

Consequently, the two girls started verbally abusing the commission members, which then lead to one of the girls pepper-spraying them in the face as the other girl filmed the incident on her mobile phone, while continuing to hurl insults at them.

That's actually pretty darn funny.

[Via Peter G]
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We're the Only Ones Professionally Courteous Enough

If you are a police officer, trooper, court officer, correction officer, telecommunicator, highway patrol, federal agent, or any other type of police (peace) officer either full-time, part-time or retired that has been disrespected or insulted by another police agency (officer) by not receiving some sort of professional courtesy, please email staff (at) copswritingcops.com with the information.

And if you're a citizen, don't try me, boy.

Unfreakingbelievable. But hey, that's why they're "The Only Ones."

[Via Peter G]

Prying Open Cold Dead Hands

Laura Washington seems to think it's just a saying.

You'll never dominate the Internet, Laura--only the elitist media sites and programs that employ evil airheads like yourself. SayUncle does a good job of explaining why.

I couldn't help but notice the last time you mobilized all your mothers, it was a bust. I also can't help but notice that it's this same crop of women you turn to for salvation who are producing and enabling the fatherless, feral and unrestrained young worthies who are causing the bulk of the problems.

But we don't want to talk about that.

Still, I am curious about one thing, Laura: How many sets of dead hands will be enough for you?

[Via Bruce M]

This Day in History: September 26

On September 26, 1777, British troops marched into Philadelphia and occupied the city forcing the Continental Congress, meeting in the Pennsylvania State House (later renamed Independence Hall), to flee to the interior of Pennsylvania. General Washington and his army had battled the British south of Philadelphia at Brandywine Creek on September 11. That evening, Washington sent a letter to the Continental Congress reporting the outcome...

You remember Independence Hall, right? That famous UN World Heritage site?

Have You Seen Me?

The Halton Police could use your help, eh?

[Via Bruce M]

[Graphic via Stieger]

We're the Only Ones Wild West Enough

When they left Wild West City amusement park in New Jersey, 12-year-old Aleksey Derevyankin sat in the family's gray Ford Focus, a black cowboy hat on his head, a gold "Deputy Marshal" star with him, pretending to shoot a toy gun — a Western-style revolver with a bright orange tip.

A passing motorist saw the Focus and reported it to police as a road-rage incident with someone in the backseat pointing a gun. Police ran the license plate, which came back to Keahon's Oak Street home.

I'm amazed we survived The Fifties. I know this would sure scare the hell out of me:



[Via Declan]
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We're the Only Ones Defending Ourselves Enough

Proof that having a gun can drive away an attacker with lethal intentions...too bad New Jersey limits such responses to "The Only Ones," but in truth, your life just isn't that important.

From NRA-ILA:

Issuance of the permit is almost completely discretionary, and New Jersey courts have upheld the policy of strictly limiting permits “to persons specifically employed in security work . . . and to others who can establish an urgent necessity for carrying guns for self-protection.”

[Via Tony G]

Opportunity Knocks

Now Gov. Schwarzenegger has a chance to make Californians safer, and set a new national standard, by signing into law the Crime Gun Identification Act of 2007.

More bloviating by "authorized journalists" who don't know what the hell they're talking about. And they accuse us of being "reflexive."

And it figures they'd work in a reference to Virginia Tech.

Now would probably be a good time to add some more effort to "The Surge."

This Day in History: September 25

On September 25, 1789, the First Federal Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures twelve amendments to the Constitution. The first two, concerning the number of constituents for each Representative and the compensation of Congressmen, were not ratified. Articles three through twelve, known as the Bill of Rights, became the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and contained guarantees of essential rights and liberties omitted in the crafting of the original document.

Rudy to Give Keynote Speech at IACP Fundraiser

45superman has the scoop.

That's right, Rudy.

Come tell gun owners how much you love them, then go help your fascist globalist citizen disarmament pals raise a ton of money to use against them.

Will wifey interrrupt your speech there, too?

We're the Only Ones Banging Instead of Zapping Enough

Frederick P. Henry was fleeing arrest and Somerset County Deputy Sheriff Robert Purnell needed to stop him. Purnell reached back to unholster his Taser, then drew and fired at Henry.

But instead of drawing his Taser, designed to merely immobilize suspects, Purnell had mistakenly grabbed his Glock .40-caliber handgun.

Gosh, that really makes you stand back and think. If a highly trained professional "Only One" can make such a mistake, what chance do untrained boobs like you and I have of safely deploying grown-up weapons?

It's Good to be Prince...

A MAN armed with a fake gun was pounced on and disarmed by bodyguards protecting Prince Edward, it emerged yesterday.

Bodyguards. Cool. There goes one safe dude.

So what do Eddie's subjects, who don't enjoy such a happy circumstance of birth, do when they feel threatened?

The Impossible Dream

Namibia: NGOs Dream of a Gun-Free Society

Keep dreaming. But somehow, it won't be entirely "gun free," will it? The political establishment and their enforcers will still have arms. As will violent criminals, Marxist "revolutionaries"...

Banning Together

Three Chicago fathers who lost their sons to gun violence are banning together in hopes of stopping the shooting.

At first I thought the "authorized journalist" must have made a mistake, meaning to write "banding together," but this seems to more accurately describe their intent.

This Day in History: September 24

The Battle of Longue-Pointe was fought on September 24, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War and was a British victory. A detachment of General Montgomery's army under Ethan Allen was defeated by Quebec militia outside the gates of Montreal.

We're the Only Ones Mouthing Off to Drunks Enough

Investigators have accused Vela of performing oral sex on a male employee after the man passed out drunk at a party about a year ago at Vela's home in Mission, according to court documents. Vela is also accused of violating a different male employee with an object while that man was passed out at a party in July, Sheriff Lupe Trevino said.

Left unexplored is the type of out-of-control loser who passes out drunk at parties, and why such "Only Ones" appear to be the norm for the Alton PD .

I wonder if Jose is a member of the IACP...

We're the Only Ones Impressing the Ladies Enough

Prosecutors have filed two misdemeanor charges against a former police officer who authorities say crashed a squad car while showing off for three female college students riding with him...

Lyons afterward said he was "scared and afraid" and not thinking clearly when he failed to tell supervisors all the details of the accident, according to police reports. A report quotes Lyons as telling a supervisor that "I was stupid and trying to impress three pretty girls who were paying attention to me."

That's damned near pathologically pathetic. And we're to believe this loser is more capable of responsibly bearing arms than you and me?

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Officer Down

A police sergeant whose berating of a driver was captured on videotape has been fired.

About time. Anyone who threatens to manufacture charges against a citizen needs to be stomped hard. But why isn't he also being prosecuted? And as he clearly stated in the video that he was recording the encounter from his squad car, and now claims there is no tape, why haven't evidence tampering/destruction charges also been filed?

Go to the video link in the above paragraph, and get to 4 minutes and 14 seconds into it. I'm trying to ungarble the words, but doesn't it sound like he's saying "Then we can tear 'em all apart" in reference to the recorders?

[Via Peter G]

Rudy Savages 2A in Front of NRA Amidst Polite Applause

“After all the second amendment is a freedom every bit as important as the other freedoms in the first ten amendments. Just think of the language of it — ‘the people shall be secure’ –let’s see, this is my wife calling…”

I agree with Stop the ACLU that "What Rudy was quoting was most likely the 4th Amendment." But I'll go a step further and charge that the "well timed phone call [that] saved him" was a transparent manipulation of the audience--some of whom dutifully applauded. My money says it was a staffer telling him he was entering a swamp of no return.

Besides- Rudy told his first wife he loved her, too. And his second. Now we're to believe he loves us?

And here's another insight into The Bill of Rights According to Rudy:

"You should know I understand that the right to bear arms is just as important a right in that Constitution as the right of free speech and the other rights ... It's not going to change, unless something dramatic has happened to make it change, and then I'll explain to you why," he said.

Why don't you "explain why" right now, Rudy, or at least "how."

About the only perversion of founding intent that could even be "legally" raised--however implausibly--would be to repeal the Second Amendment. And that would not only require the Constitutionally-mandated ratifying process, but you'd still have at least some of us resisting on the principle that unalienable rights are not bestowed by government. But if that's what you're talking about, Rudy, we don't need you to tell us "why"--we'd be on top of that "debate."

So the only alternative scenario I can come up with is Rudy hinting at imposing martial law as a result of some "disaster"--be it natural or directed. I read this as nothing less than a promise he'll read us the edict when he orders mass citizen disarmament.

I see some in the "gun rights community" are already paving the way for how we'll have no choice but to support this monster if it boils down to Rudy vs. Hillary. The hell with that, and yes, I'm aware of the appointment of judges and bureaucrats argument. I see no difference between either proto-tyrant, and see no evidence that Rudy wouldn't pad his team with statists and functionaries loyal to his particular brand of fascism. And it should be obvious that the Republicans would at least offer token opposition to a Democrat president. When it's their boy in power, incentives to go along for the good of the party--quid pro quo rewards or punishment for "disloyalty"--will do much to keep all but the already marginalized in line.

We celebrate the anniversary today (or at least we should) of the immortal words (or at least they should be) "I have not yet begun to fight." If either Rudy or Hillary ascend to the Imperial Throne, we'd better come to terms with what they mean--and prepare ourselves to give up before the fight begins if we're unwilling to do so.

[Via John S and 45superman]

This Day in History: September 23

On September 23, 1779, Jones fought one of the bloodiest engagements in naval history. Jones struggled with the 44-gun Royal Navy frigate Serapis, and although his own vessel was burning and sinking, Jones would not accept the British demand for surrender, replying, “I have not yet begun to fight.” More than three hours later, Serapis surrendered and Jones took command.

We're the Only Ones Sorry Enough

"I’m not going to deal with a guy that has a loaded gun until I secure a weapon.”

You forget your place, servant. Who the hell do you think you are? And how about if we deal with you on those terms?

I wouldn't accept an apology from the Chief. Unless it comes sincerely from the offender himself, it is meaningless, and this "Only One" is still justifying and making excuses for his elitism and his ignorance.

And how nice of the department to exonerate Greene of excessive force liability. Where I come from, if someone grabs my arm, restrains me, puts me up against a wall, forcibly searches me and threatens me, all with the understanding that deadly force will be used if I don't obey, it's called "assault and battery" at a minimum. I'd think if the guy wasn't wearing a uniform, one could probably justify using deadly force as an appropriate self-defense response.

How wonderful these guys will now get some training into what the laws they are paid to enforce actually say. But I can't help wonder, if they catch one of us breaking the law and we say it's because we didn't know, will they accept our apology and give us a pass?

If it were me, I'd be looking at filing criminal and civil complaints.

Turning Assets Into Liabilities

Phoenix police won't be selling seized guns after all.

The Phoenix city government would rather pay to store them and inventory them and transport them and melt them, instead of treating them as revenue-generating assets. And then come back and complain how they don't have enough money to do their job and need this bond measure or that tax increase...

Another Dangerous "Gun Criminal" Off the Street!

Susan P. Dorsey, 50, sold four revolvers, a .22-caliber, two .38-calibers and a .32-caliber, to the pawnshop, the Baltimore Gun Task Force found while reviewing its records. The guns belonged to Dorsey's father, who is deceased.

Stupid move, Susan. You should have taken them to one of those "gun buy-backs", where you could have redeemed them for gift certificates, cash or prizes--all "no questions asked."

I love how spokespolicestateapologist Greg Shipley credits a "meticulous review of pawnshop records by the Baltimore Gun Task Force" for this stunning success at keeping us all safe. I don't suppose it's occurred to you, Greg, that if Susan had really wanted to bypass the system, she'd have just sold the guns "on the street" with no records. Let's see what your "Task Force" could have done about that.

I also can't help but notice how a conviction 18 years ago means this woman is forever deemed unworthy to be able to protect her life. As long as we're going to invoke those standards, shouldn't they be applied equally to all?

We're the Only Ones Stunning Enough

An Ohio police officer has been put on paid administrative leave after his own police cruiser's dash camera captured him using a stun gun to subdue a handcuffed woman, an attorney for the city of Warren, Ohio, told CNN on Thursday.

Yeah, I've always found the best way to restore sanity to a situation is to introduce screaming agony into it. Maybe kick 'em in the back when they're on their hands and knees, give 'em another jolt so they slam their head into a car fender...

Isn't that what Cesar Milan always does when he wants to encourage "a calm, submissive state"?

There's an opportunity for Officer Kovach: "The Drunk Whisperer." I know I'd watch it.

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This Day in History: September 22

September 22, 1781 - British fireships are released on the ebb tide, forcing French ships blockading the York River to move downstream. However, the French ships maintain the blockade.

In a Rational World...

...this lying sob would have been booed off stage amidst a hail of rotten cabbages and tomatoes.

BREAKING NEWS: DSU's "No Guns" Policy Violated!

UNBELIEVABLE!

Two students were shot and wounded, one seriously, at Delaware State University early Friday, and the campus was locked down as police searched for a gunman, officials said.

I just don't get it.

Campus policy clearly states:

WEAPONS/FIREARMS/EXPLOSIVES
The use, possession and/or storage of firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks or other lethal weapons of any kind in motor vehicles, buildings or elsewhere on University Premises or during University Activities are prohibited. Students who violate this policy will be referred to the Judicial System. The penalty for possession of weapons is expulsion.

It's especially perplexing, because their "Zero Tolerance Policy applies to... Weapons/Firearms/Explosives (possession or use)."

At least their residence halls are still safe:

Because of the threat of violence in our society, we are very concerned about weapons in our residence halls. Therefore, we prohibit the possession of weapons or those items that a casual observer might perceive to be a weapon (e.g., toy guns, stun guns etc.). Persons found to be in possession of such items or weapons may be charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

I just can't figure out what went wrong.

Perhaps Campus Security's "three-tiered system" and S.E.C.U.R.E. Program could use some fine tuning?

Personally, I think the DSU Escort Service wasn't employed. I mean, what animal with a gun would want to be confronted by "cadets...identified by their blue Public Safety shirt or jacket [and] equipped with two-way radios, and flashlights for quick dispatch and prompt safe service"?

Hold on--I think I may have pinpointed the problem: The escort's jacket is orange!



[Via Chris H and Bruce M]

It's Time to Employ the Surge...

...in California.

I see nothing in today's news about Arnold signing the microstamping bill. Perhaps the flood of calls and emails has given him pause to consider.

It's been some days since I've seen anyone pushing this, so rather than give the impression that there is a lull in our commitment, why not give the effort a surge before everyone skies out for the weekend?

Call or email the governor's office today. Matter of fact, why not take one measly minute and do it right now?

And tell a friend...

"With Support from the Joyce Foundation"

"With support?"

David Hardy points out they funded and wrote the damn thing.

Everybody realizes this is nothing less than a declaration of war on free Americans, right?

Curious how the "law enforcement" establishment is stepping up their treason at the same time they're arming themselves with the stuff they want to take from us. What can I say--they're "The Only Ones"...and naturally, their "authorized journalist" cheerleading squad is calling out the chant on cue.

Y'all are ready for the next federal "assault weapons" ban, right? Look for it right after the Dems sweep office at the next election, thanks to the Republicans blowing their time at bat so badly--and offering us such pathetic leading choices under their self-fulfilling trademark mantra that principled candidates can never win.

And even if Parker...uh...Heller results in an affirmative ruling, I wouldn't be looking for strict scrutiny standards to be applied to future "gun" cases--my layman's guess is that "compelling state interest" would trump any challenge to an "assault weapons" ban--that is, assuming SCOTUS wouldn't just duck the controversy outright. And assuming they don't screw us on Heller.

Why do I sound so certain this is the course we're headed on? No one can know the future, of course, otherwise I'd be making online stock trades right now instead of blogging. But it sure seems like it's in the wind, doesn't it?

Humor me: let's say I'm right. Let's say a federal ban passes mirroring California law--semiautomatic firearms are banned by characteristic and by name (and hell, let's throw in those .50 BMGs that can blow the Starship Enterprise out of low Earth orbit--besides, the Chiefs are asking for it in the Joyce Report). Let's say the new law "grandfathers" existing ownership (for the time being), provided you register your firearms with the government.

All of you who maintain we need to enforce existing gun laws and work to change the ones we don't like--will you comply? If you will, a fair question might be "Then what good is the Second Amendment?"

[Via HZ]

We're the Only Ones Green Enough

"I ask the citizens of Orem: How many of you would like to have your great-grandmother taken from her home with bruises and blood and placed in handcuffs for failing to water her lawn?" attorney Gloria Allred said.

Hey, what do you expect us to do, come up with non-coercive and non-violent solutions?

Damn right "the city attorney still is pressing charges." Maybe she won't give her name again and they can finish the job.

[Via Wm H]
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This Day in History: September 21

Faced with financial ruin, uncertain of future promotion, and disgusted with congressional politics, Arnold made a fateful decision: he would seek fortune and fame in the service of Great Britain.

We're the Only Ones Docked Enough

Two Ridge Meadows RCMP officers have been docked 10 days' pay for getting drunk and riding around assaulting innocent people and falsely identifying themselves as "PoCo (Port Coquitlam) police."

So the disciplinary board admits they are "disgraceful," as well as being "serial abusers," but they're going to avoid criminal charges? Even for drunken driving ?

Well, sure. After all, they are "The Only Ones".

How nice to know "both men had excellent work histories." We all know thugs just happen overnight, totally out of character with past behavior, don't we?

[Via Bruce M]

Another Benefit of Gun Free Schools

They say the attackers will kill everyone they see – students, teachers and parents alike – as they move in to seize the school. They will plant bombs throughout buildings, while raping and murdering and throwing out bodies as they did in Beslan.

The pair of trainers say the most effective deterrent to such attacks is to ensure there is an armed presence within every school. They recommend armed security as well as encouraging teachers and administrators to carry firearms.

Well, that last part will be difficult, because Wayne says "No."

And I'd hate to have anyone lump me in with tinfoil hatters, because as any long-time WoG visitor will tell you, I take pains to craft my opinions to earn majority approval and not get anybody mad at me, but just imagine if this scenario does happen.

Now imagine the terrorists use "assault weapons."

And if they got them from gun shows!

Hmmm.

And Hmmm.

What do you think the reaction from government, the antis and the media would be? And does the word "convenient" dare to spring up?

Nah, forget it. It's just me being delusional out loud. I think my foil is starting to unwrap.

[Via Sam]

Inshallah?

Almost two weeks ago, when I was commenting on Form 4473 and the racial profiling it employed as a prior restraint to obtaining a firearm, I asked:

But really--how, in post-9/11 America--can BATFU possibly justify documenting gun purchases by Pacific Islanders, but not by people of Arab descent? And is this just more stupid, or is it intentional?

Yesterday, when posting the latest developments at Red's Trading Post, I followed the link Ryan Horsley had provided to file a complaint with the DOJ Office of Inspector General about waste and abuse. On that same page is a button to "Report Violations of Civil Rights or Civil Liberties."

So I clicked on it, and it took me to a page explaining the procedure to file a complaint. And at the bottom of that page is a link to the OIG Civil Rights Poster.


Not that I want to single any group out, but I do find this rather singular emphasis to the exclusion of all else a bit perplexing...

DC Admitting 2A an Individual Right?

The strategic implications of DC's decision are enormous. It appears that DC has decided that its long-gun self-defense ban is constitutionally indefensible. The most logical inference is that DC (despite statements by the Mayor at press conferences) has concluded that it cannot convince the Supreme Court that the Second Amendment is not an individual right. DC is retreating to position that the individual Second Amendment right is not violated by a handgun ban, as long as individuals can possess other guns.

The implications are enormous.

So unless it was neglect and stupid lawyering, which seems unlikely, it means that despite their public posturing, DC's rulers know damn well what the Second Amendment is about. That they would proceed knowing they are in the wrong is revealing as to what evil and demented souls they, and those like them, are.

[Via Paul N]

This Day in History: September 20

William Barton, Lieutenant, 1st NJ, "Remained until 4 P. M. in consequence of a detachment being sent down the south of Senakee lake to destroy a town there, and another down the north side Kihuga to destroy a chain of towns,part of which is to proceed to Fort Schuyler, and conduct the baggage of Gen. Clinton's brigade down to headquarters, by way of Albany, when we proceeded and crossed the outlet of the Genesssee [Seneca] lake and encamped at Sunset, having marched 4 miles. At head of the Kihuga is a remarkable salt spring where the Indians all get a supply of salt."

Speaking of which, this book (which I'm still in the middle of because I only have time for a few pages every other day or so) shows us what a powerful influence salt has had on our history and culture.

Hi Guys!

Y'all here about this?

Yeah, I heard about all that time your crack investigation team spent looking at blogs trying to find statements to nail a family business with. Personally, I'd prefer if you went back to playing video games and drinking with prostitutes.

I think I agree--we need to start filing complaints with the OIG for waste, abuse and fraud.

(i Got That) Boom Boom?

FBI Confirm They Investigated Contract Hit on Federline

Hey, "Britney Spears is on the List."


So it's safe to assume she wouldn't want K-Fed to be packing, isn't it?

We're the Only Ones Process Monitoring Enough

More and more, local officials are turning to the police to handle problems rather than working to resolve the problems themselves. These moves appear based on the notion that quality of life can best or most easily be enhanced at the point of a gun. Police forces in our country were never intended to serve as society's enforcers of "quality of life."

This is a good article by Bob Barr that introduces a new way of looking at increased government intervention in our lives, that is, as "quality control," or more accurately, "Total Quality Management." With the totalitarian process standards, of course, being defined by "upper management"...

Hey, don't think of us as "Only Ones," think of us as a cross-functional corrective action team!

Zero defects, anyone?

Shamans Blame Evil Totems

Suggesting that she might consider joining a ground-breaking lawsuit to stem the flow of illegal weapons, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon met yesterday with New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg - the architect of that litigation - to talk about ways both cities can improve education and fight crime...

Her meetings here also took place after Baltimore's deadliest weekend of the year, in which six people were killed - including three who were shot on the street in broad daylight.

"All of these incidents that are happening - all of these victims that are being killed - are from illegal guns," Dixon said as she stood outside New York's City Hall.

It's like watching witch doctors preparing to sacrifice a goat.

I do wish the NRA spokesman would stop ceding the term "gun crimes" when he gets a chance for some media coverage.

Fred on 2A

I strongly support the Second Amendment of the Constitution, which protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. Gun control is touted as a major crime-control measure. But some of the places with the strictest gun-control laws also have high violent-crime rates. Disarming law-abiding citizens does not prevent crime. The answer to violent crime is smart, effective, and aggressive law enforcement. The real effect of these gun-control measures is to place onerous restrictions on law-abiding citizens who use firearms for such legal activities as self-defense, sport-shooting, hunting, and collecting. I am committed to:

Strictly enforcing existing laws and severely punishing violent criminals.

Protecting the rights individual Americans enjoy under the Second Amendment.

So you're "committed to strictly enforcing" this?

And this?

And this?

And this?

And...

You wouldn't care to square any of that with this, would you?

Tell me something, Fred, you wouldn't be interested in responding to this, would you?

I know, I know: "Ron Paul can't win and this'll just help Hillary. The perfect is the enemy of the good. Politics is the art of compromise."

How's that working out for us?

RED'S TRADING POST BREAKING NEWS: Our Latest Audit

From Ryan Horsley:

I just posted about our latest audit yesterday:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/09/and-yet-another-atf-auditenough-is.html

I am prompting people to contact the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Justice. As I reported the other day the National Ombudsman is calling for a High Level Review of the ATF's treatment in our case:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/09/spotlighting-atf-abuse.html

I want to thank you for your continued support.

Thanks again,

Ryan

This Day in History: September 19

When General Washington heard that the British General Clinton had landed in New York September 19, 1776, he sent a hurried order to General Putnam to evacuate the city and join him on Harlem Heights. Putnam was ignorant of the route leading from the city, and his aide, Aaron Burr, offered to guide the troops. He got lost, and Captain Mead's Company suffered losses in a
skirmish with the pursuing British Light Calvary.

Busy With Work Today

I may have a few minutes later today for this, but probably not. My dang kids expect to eat.

If someone with lots of money would adopt me, this kind of stuff wouldn't happen.

Now This Really Grinds My Gears

A school officer found a Swiss Army knife in Chandler’s car’s console. Under the school’s zero tolerance policy it was an automatic suspension for Chandler.

The next day, the Chandlers found out Will had also been charged with a felony.

I just sent the following email to the Superintendent of Cobb County Schools:

What in the world is wrong with Cobb Schools that they would destroy a young man's life over this?

Whoever possesses such rigid lack of judgment and discretion that the rules supplant the reason for the rules--educating young people--ought to be ashamed of themselves.

This is like a bad reenactment of "Les Miserables."

Stop this evil foolishness at once and get real. Good grief.

[Via KABA Newslinks]

Microstamping Not Ready for Prime Time

"It gets a lot of attention because it has the word 'guns' written on it," said Fred Tulleners, director of forensics at the University of California, Davis, where a graduate student conducted a small-scale test of microstamping this year. "But it's not really ready to implement in prime time."

But that won't stop anti-freedom politicians from imposing it on those they rule. Anybody who wonders why they would do that hasn't been paying attention.

Incidentally--have you called Arnold yet? If not, good grief, why not?

[More on "Microstamping" from WarOnGuns]

We're the Additional Ones the Left Wants to Disarm Enough

"These were highly trained police officers," Soneson said during an open forum on campus last month. "The UNI campus security guards have asked to carry guns for years now. ... Guns are unsafe."

Even highly trained police officers make mistakes, and no amount of training will keep this from happening," Soneson said.

Yep, guns are unsafe. You can take that straight from the experts, an associate professor of religion and philosophy, a professor in social work who's a Quaker from Norway, and the head of a socialist foundation.

Cool. Campus Commies for Gun Control. What an unexpected shock.

Here's an argument we will see more of--Paul Helmke has already released the talking points, and they go something like: If we can't even trust highly-trained "Only Ones" with guns, how can we possibly trust mere mortals? As his case in point, Helmke even has the gall to reference the Godfather of the Only Ones, Lee Paige.

Here's something else that will start gradually working its way into the public consciousness through time-released manipulation and propaganda--so far, the antis have been cautious not to tip their hand on this, but the day will come when the police will be required to check weapons in and out of lockers, and when not on duty will be required to trust their safety to the system, just like everybody else.

In other words, guys, keep on doing what you're doing. Eventually it will be your turn in the barrel.

For whom the bell tolls and all that...

We're the Only Ones Saving a Room Full of People Enough

"Now what you have here is a sawed-off, 12-gauge shotgun," he said, snapping the weapon's foldable stock into place. "A very good street sweeper. You can conceal this gun and take out a room full of people with one shot."

And that could conceivably have been the case had the Brunswick Police Department not held its gun buy-back program in conjunction with the Anguilla Freedom Project at Howard Coffin Park in Brunswick Saturday.

Hyperbole, anyone?

But "authorized journalist" Cody Trawick isn't finished! He tells us about "killing machine[s]," and a "sinister appearance" and how "It doesn't take too much work to make a weapon like this fully automatic," not to mention filling even the stoutest of hearts with dread over "completely fresh, hollow-point rounds," or the horrible, narrowly-averted fact that "There's no telling where they would have ended up if they hadn't been willing to sell them to us."

And we can have confidence Cody (and his police informant) knows what he's (she's?) talking about, because of the reference to the "75-round clip," plus the creative way he spelled "Reuger."

And all this in the name of "Freedom," Only Ones-style. Great job there, Cody. Nothing like reporting straight news, although next time, you might want to bring your pom pons.

Darwin...Paging Mr. Darwin...

"When Callan saw me flinch away he reacted by saying `hey, I had better make sure this is empty' and he cocked the gun back once causing a bullet to fall out of the gun on to my bed," Mr Popple said.

"He held the gun up to the side of his head and pulled the trigger. I don't think he realised the gun was loaded. I think he just didn't realise ... that there were bullets left in the gun."

The solution to preventing such future tragedies, of course, is to disarm you and me.

This Day in History: September 17

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The National Archives and Records Administration celebrates this important day in our nation's history by presenting the following activities, lesson plans, and information. We encourage teachers and students at all levels to learn more about our Constitution and government.

Yeah, that would be nice, particularly since many of the history books being foisted on unsuspecting students/future voters "teach" them all about states' rights to form militias.

Mukasey for AG?

President Bush plans to choose Michael B. Mukasey, a former federal judge who was nominated to the bench by Ronald Reagan, to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Republicans close to the process told The Politico.

How does this bode for gun owners? At this point, I don't have anything but inferences--look for more to come to light in the coming days.

First, we know the guy is for Giuliani. A Constitutionalist who believes in the Bill of Rights could not be.

More troubling is this guy who wanted him on the Supreme Court and/or as AG:

In June 2003, Democratic New York Senator Charles Schumer submitted Mukasey's name, along with four other Republicans or Republican appointees, as a suggestion for President George W. Bush to consider for nomination to the Supreme Court. On the March 18, 2007, episode of Meet the Press, Schumer again suggested Mukasey as a potential Attorney General nominee who, "by [his] reputation and character, shows that [he] put rule of law first."

I haven't had time to look into the record of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York as it pertains to guns, or what Judge Mukasey's history is--I'm hoping someone on our side with legal expertise will weigh in and give us all some insights.

Online Gun Sale Opportunity for PMSNBC to Go Into PSH Over RKBA

A Collier County man is having second thoughts about selling his AK-47 online because of the buyers the rifle has attracted this week. He says most of the people that responded to his Craigslist.org posting are convicted felons.

"Jeremy's" story stinks, and I am left wondering about his identity, his sympathies and his motives. I note the quoted dealer runs buyers through NICS, so it looks like this is more PSH from PMSNBC. And I find it curious the denied checks haven't resulted in a BATFU response for a federal felony by prohibited persons--I guess they're just too busy hounding Red's.

But re-reading this, it looks like the dealer was just someone the "reporter" picked to interview--Jeremy says "he does a background check on every person." Without access to NICS, how would he do that? And why does this article deliberately obfuscate the realtionship between "Jeremy" and the dealer?

But aside from that, I just did a cursory search on CraigsList and couldn't find a gun being advertised--albeit I only looked for a few minutes. I wonder why the "authorized journalist" didn't see fit to mention CraigsList's "Prohibited or Restricted Items Policy":

Weapons and related items, including firearms, disguised, undetectable or switchblade knives, martial arts weapons, sniper scopes, silencers, ammunition, large capacity magazines, BB guns, tear gas or stun guns.

I seriously doubt that "Jeremy" had time to remove his listing as he claims. My guess is, it was flagged and deleted before he would have had the chance, and they probably have his IP blocked from further posting. That is, if he really did so in the first place, and thus far, I see no reason to give him any credence.

You don't think a fair and balanced mainstream establishment news outlet might be pushing an agenda disguised as journalism, do you?

We're the Only Ones Taking Back Enough

Cosmos Onyigbo bought a gun from an acquaintance at a Police station and gets arrested less than five minutes later for unlawful possession of firearms.

"The Only Ones" giveth, "The Only Ones" taketh away.

Funny--no mention of what became of the deposit collateral. But they've got you sobbing and terrified and ready to give them anything they want, Cosmo, and that's the important thing.

And here's "'The Only Ones' Philosophy" in a nutshell:

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Paul Iseghohi while addressing journalists on the issue said it was unimaginable for someone of his status to acquire a gun without any desire to use it for negative purpose.

It works that way here, too, regardless of the subterfuges those who want other human beings disarmed employ. Some animals are more equal than others, and they intend to keep it that way.

Linda Mah Won't Be Safe Period

Instead of those namby-pamby ``Give me five'' requests where all the kids are expected to clap, raise their hands and shut their traps, just let a teacher fire a round into the florescent lights. That will get the little brats' attention.

Linda Mah thinks she's clever and authoritative.

She's neither.

And it's "fluorescent" unless the lights are blossoming.

We're the Only Ones Selling Online Enough

The Deerpark police commission is investigating a police sergeant who is accused of listing department equipment for sale on eBay.

I'm surprised they caught her, what with the rest of the department out at Hooters...

[Via Declan]

[More from "The Only Ones" Files]

This Day in History: September 16

Great Seal of U.S. used for 1st time

We're the Only Ones Snacking Enough

This village's only convenience store decided to do something nice for its police officers: give them a free fountain drink or coffee at closing time. But somewhere along the way, investigators say, it got out of control. Now, all three of the village's officers are accused of stealing snacks.

"It" got out of control?

Boy, patrolling sure works up an appetite, doesn't it? Glad to see they're still on the job.

[Via Chris T]

[More from "The Only Ones" Files]

We're the Only Ones "Let's Make a Deal" Enough

An Orange County sheriff's lieutenant accused of selling civilian guns from an evidence room he supervised has been offered a plea deal under which he would plead guilty to a misdemeanor and resign.

And what did Juvenal ask us?

Besides, does anyone doubt they couldn't get the same deal? Otherwise, that would mean "The Only Ones" are...uh...never mind...

[Via Declan]

Federal Flunkies

Ten years after Congress ordered federal agencies to have outside auditors review their books, neither the Defense Department nor the newer Department of Homeland Security has met even basic accounting requirements, leaving them vulnerable to waste, fraud and abuse.

Oooh...ooohhh...audit BATFU next...audit BATFU next...

Seriously, this is obscene. The same administration that's trying to destroy a family business over minor paperwork glitches like putting "Y" or "N" on a form instead of "Yes" or "No" doesn't have the needed controls in place to run a hotdog stand--and these are the "authorities" we look to to safeguard nothing less than the physical security of the nation--and the same authorities who bring the hammer down on "We the People" when some opt to assume responsibility for their own security.

The system is insane.

[Via HZ]

Matt Sedensky: Authorized Journalist

I just don't have time to deconstruct this right now, but will say Matt Sedensky is either totally ignorant of his subject matter, that is, incompetent, or a deliberate liar--meaning he's reached the pinnacle of his profession and is now a Master Authorized Journalist.

Besides, you don't need me to do this for you. How many lies can you find?

[Via HZ and Sam and Joe Bethancourt]

Thompson Speaks Against Gun Control

"I do not think that abrogating Second Amendment rights is a good idea," the Republican said at the Versailles restaurant in Little Havana.

That's great, Fred, and I agree. As a follow-up, I'd like to see you answer this question.

And I'd like to see gun owners take a moment to help get the question put to all the candidates.

[Via Dave Licht]

Why "Authorized Journalists" are Better than Bloggers--A Continuing Saga

A former ABC News consultant fired last year because he couldn't authenticate academic credentials is at the center of a new dispute over apparently faked interviews with Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Bill Gates and others.

Good golly. And ABC News is generally so reliable.

[Via Thirdpower]

[More on "Authorized Journalists" from WarOnGuns]

Clayton Cramer to Appear at Red's

As I reported earlier we will be premiering David T. Hardy's Documentary In Search of the Second Amendment in Twin Falls. Hardy has spent 4 years working on this documentary and it is a must see.

On October 3rd, there will be a presentation before the film by historian Clayton Cramer, who is the author of the book Armed America and also appears in the film.

I hope Ryan has notified the local press to come down and cover this. If the attendance is not overflow/SRO, I'd sure like to know why not.

Is the gun store you patronize a leader in protecting the rights of the communities they serve, or merely a merchant? If the latter, have you and your shooting friends taken the time to approach and educate them on the real need for gun shops to supply freedom information as well as freedom tools?

Nothing will change unless we take it upon ourselves to change things. I hope that's not news to anybody.

This Day in History: September 15

In future, whenever the men are formed for action, the Serjeants are to be placed in the ranks, on the flanks of subdivisions, that the benefit of their fire may not be lost. The Brigadiers and Officers commanding regiments are also to post some good officers in the rear, to keep the men in order; and if in time of action, any man, who is not wounded, whether he has arms or not, turns his back upon the enemy, and attempts to run away, or to retreat before orders are given for it, those officers are instantly to put him to death. The man does not deserve to live, who basely flies, breaks his solemn engagements, and betrays his country.

And Then There's Option B

Surrounding states must strengthen their gun laws to match New Jersey's if violent crime in the Garden State is going to be reduced, a group of county prosecutors said Thursday.

Yeah, either that or you guys can go to hell.

Great "objective reporting" there, "Staff Writer" Carolyn Salazar. You quote the prosecutors, skim convenient data from a BATFU slide show (but omit the inconvenient factoid that "average time-to-crime" in New Jersey is 11.52 years), work in a sound bite from a local citizen disarmament zealot, and even point to Mayor Bloomberg's illegal strong arm tactics as the way to achieve an agenda. Your readers would never know there are competing arguments, so you've served the cause well.

You ought to make "Senior Authorized Journalist" in no time.

Mixed Messages

Former Run-DMC star Darryl McDaniels has created an award show to challenge negative perceptions of hip-hop...

McDaniels said the inclusion of "gangster rapper" Snoop Dogg on the bill did not detract from the awards' message....

"It's OK to make a record about a gun, but if you make a record about a gun, you gotta make a record about not using a gun," he said.

Good grief.

Wayne Fincher Update: Sept. 14

Paul W. Davis has updated the "Raid page" with Wayne Fincher's IFP Status and Hearing Transcript.

We talked about this yesterday, including a faster way to send in donations. Per Mr. Davis:

I will send the links and account deposit information for the defense fund as soon as I have everything ready... I am going on a local radio talk show tomorrow morning (7:00 AM) to discuss Wayne's case.

We're the Only Ones Exhibiting Enough

A military-style machine gun accidentally discharged at a gun club exhibition, killing an off-duty police officer who was working with the weapon, state police said Thursday.

Tragic, but again we see the "gun...discharged...killing." Not a word about an inanimate object being negligently operated...

[Via Thomas H and Matt Maynard]

[More from "The Only Ones" Files]

We're the Only Ones Self-Inflicting Enough

A Northside Independent School District police officer shot himself and then lied to San Antonio police about how he suffered the gunshot wounds, police officials said.

And that's why "we believe in absolutely gun-free, zero-tolerance, totally safe schools. That means no guns in America's schools, period ... with the rare exception of law enforcement officers or trained security personnel."

Right, Wayne?

[Via AlanDP]

[More from "The Only Ones" Files]

That'll Stop "Knife Crimes," Eh?

Ontario Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday that he does not want to see the provinces' schools resort to installing metal detectors and having uniformed security officers patrol the halls in the wake of Tuesday's fatal stabbing at a Toronto high school...

Instead, he said, Ontario needs to distinguish itself from the United States by imposing an outright ban on hand guns.

Cause...effect...cause...effect...

Nah. But that's OK, none of the "authorized journalists" caught it. One can only wonder how many of McGuinty's constituents did.

And then we have the "opposition," blaming the problem on government not having enough money to redistribute.

I wonder at what point people will realize they're being played for suckers by sleight-of-mind charlatans and parasites...

[Via RuffRidr]

"WAVE 3's Elizabeth Donatelli Investigates."

There's been talk and action about dry districts where alcohol isn't allowed, but now there is a movement for gun-dry districts. Community activists are working to get legislative support that would put restrictions on guns and selling them in high-crime areas of metro Louisville.

J.T. McAdams responds by email to an "authorized journalist" shilling for gun control under the guise of objective reporting:

This is what passes for investigative journalism these days? How hard could it have been to do just a little bit of research before you parrot such trash?

For instance:

You state "Since August 31st of this year, there have been 48 homicides in Jefferson County. In 33 of those cases, the murder weapon was a gun."

1. How many of those homicides were gang related?
2. How many of those guns were legally purchased?
3. How many of those guns were purchased in the proposed "gun dry"districts?
4. What evidence exists that shows restrictions on gun sales lowers crime?
5. MORE IMPORTANTLY, what evidence exists that shows more guns in the hands of law abiding citizens actually REDUCES crime? (Don't look now, but it's overwhelming and really easy to find if you want to.)
6. How many homicides(or any other crimes) have been prevented by law abiding citizens who were carrying firearms? (Please see #5 above)

You reference the D.C. ban that was overturned. Do you even have a clue as to what the crime rate in D.C. has been since the "de facto" ban went into effect? This information might help you in answering questions #4 & #5 above.

You state "Community groups in Chicago are pushing similar legislation." Chicago has one of the highest violent crime rates in the country and yet firearms have been outlawed for the law abiding in that city for years and years. This could also help with 4 & 5 above.

Another quote from you - "Local activists are also considering ways to restrict gun sales in certain high-crime areas such as 12th and Broadway, 18th and Broadway, and areas of Shelbyville instead of an all-out ban."

Who does Louis Coleman think he is? A lawmaker? Who do you think he is? Let me help you. He is Louisville's Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton wanna be. He likes to shake people down for a living if they don't go along with his little schemes. He's a man desperate for relevance. And so called investigations like yours do nothing but give him credence.

By the way, have you ever heard of "preemption" when it comes to laws pertaining to firearms? No? Why doesn't that surprise me? But I'm real tired of doing your work for you so go look it up.

"WAVE 3's Elizabeth Donatelli investigates." Investigates? You didn't investigate anything. You simply gave airtime and press to shameful, lying,race-baiting thugs disguised as "community activists".

Thank you for contributing to the problem.

This Day in History: September 14

In Order to cherish those favorable Sentiments to the American Cause that they have manifested, you are as soon as you arrive in their Country, to disperse a Number of the Addresses you will have with you, particularly in those Parts, where your Rout shall lay, and observe the strictest Discipline and good Order, by no Means suffering any Inhabitant to be abused, or in any Manner injured, either in his Person or Property, punishing with examplary Severity every Person who shall trangress, and making ample Compensation to the Party injured.

The difference between "us" and "them" in a nutshell.

URGENT ACTION NEEDED NOW!

CA MICROSTAMPING BILL ON ARNOLD'S DESK

From CALGUNS:

CALL Gov's Sac number (916-445-2841)

Press 1 - for English
Press 2 - for Voice your opinion on Assembly Bills
Press 1 - for Micro Stamping Bill (AB1471)
Press 2 to OPPOSE the gun control bill.

Via RuffRidr, who says:

You don't have to speak to anyone. This takes 20 seconds. That's it! I repeat, you do not need to speak to anyone,

and Les K, who also reminds us:

And if you are out of state, remember, there are other states looking to impose similar state (and federal) legislation, so feel free to call in and post your opinions too.

UPDATE: I note some have said it took several attempts to get through. That shows people are calling, so we should make sure most of the calls are from us. I had luck of the draw and got right through--mission accomplished in that 20 seconds RuffRidr was telling us about.

[More on Microstamping from WarOnGuns]

Somos Los Unicos Exploiting the "Gun Show Loophole" Enough

Three high-ranking Mexican police officers were arrested on allegations of buying weapons and ammunition at a gun show in Phoenix in violation of a law barring noncitizens from purchasing firearms, a U.S. official said Wednesday...

It appeared the officers were buying the handguns for their personal use...

In other news, high-ranking Mexican police officers complain about US guns illegally coming in to Mexico.

The solution, of course, is to impose further controls on you and me.

You can't make this stuff up.

[Mas de "Los Unicos" Archivos]

We're the Only Ones Getting Our Guns Back Enough

Looks like these guys got their guns returned.

[Via HZ]

[More from "The Only Ones" Files]

Ignorance and Fear

They're scary. That's the crux of the gun debate spurred by the AR platform.

The AR platform looks like a machine gun.

That's what the antis are counting on.

That's why Kent Peacock, president of Firearm Safety Training Inc., invited outdoor media to a tactical rifle open house at the Illinois State Rifle Association range Aug. 28. I was the only one who took the opportunity to be enlightened.

And that is why the next incompetent and hysterical "authorized journalist" who opens his snotty, judgmental yap about "assault weapons"--without having taken the initiative to educate himself--ought to have his ignorant, lazy butt soundly group-kicked and ridiculed with a flood of derisive emails.

[Via HZ]

Fincher Denied IFP Status

From Paul W. Davis:

I hate to be abrupt and blunt, but I have no choice as time is of the essence and the issue is extremely serious...Wayne is denied IFP consideration for the government to pay for the transcript...The is how we are dealt with by the courts. We now have to come up with $1,100.00 immediately, and the balance when the transcript is done by this coming Tuesday...If we do not produce a transcript for Quentin and Stewart to use, then this case is OVER! There will be no reconsideration, no new trial, no anything further concerning Wayne's attempt to get the courts and government to recognize our individual right to keep and bear all arms necessary for our defense. I expect an answer by tomorrow as I have to provide an answer to the Court Reporter tomorrow.

Since this came in last night, that would be today. I have to wonder how many WarOnGuns regulars (besides me) have put a few dollars in the collection plate?

The Wayne Fincher Defense Fund
P.O. Box 215
Elkins Arkansas 72727

It's not like we have a lot of time...

[More about Wayne Fincher from WarOnGuns]

Why Isn't Your Gun Store Like Red's?

More good stuff from Red's:

Ryan Does a Commerical

Questioning BATFU Trace Data

Promises of Restoring Rights Meet the Real World

Educating Republicans

Red's Trying to Put More Guns "On the Street"!!!

If every gun store owner stood up and pushed back like this, and acted as a hub for educating customers about their rights and government abuses, we would really have a force for change. Logically, a gun store should be the focal point in a community not just as a source of arms, but as an authority in all matters gun-related, including being a disseminator of information about pending legislation, and a leader in education and activism for promoting the right to keep and bear arms.

That most fear speaking out lest they anger "Master" will not save them--as we've seen, dirty work is best done in the dark. If the gun store you patronize isn't a leader in this regard, ask them why not. And ask yourself why you don't do business with one that is.

We tend as human beings to absorb the attitudes of those around us. If we associate with the timid, the quiet, the cowed, the afraid-to-rock-the-boat, guess what mindset we will adopt?

Why would any man want to align himself with any but the bold?

Ryan, thanks for giving me an example of leadership under fire.

[More about Red's Trading Post from WarOnGuns]