Statement from Outdoor Life

Due to the controversy surrounding Jim Zumbo’s recent postings, Outdoor Life has decided to discontinue the “Hunting With Zumbo” blog for the time being. Outdoor Life has always been, and will always be, a steadfast supporter of our Second Amendment rights, which do not make distinctions based on the looks of the firearms we choose to own, shoot and take hunting. Please direct any comments you have to OLletters@time4.com.

Many thanks to Civis Proeliator for the heads up.

UPDATE: I just tried to access the original Zumbo blog posts and it looks like they've been deactivated--I had to access the original via Google cache:
Assault Rifles for Hunters?--but note most--and I mean most--of the comments are missing. [Update: Comments appear to be in the cached version again last time I checked.]

His "I Was Wrong Big Time" apology post isn't there at all (for the time being?)
[Update: Here is the cached version]

Perhaps this is a temporary glitch? If not, poor judgment on the part of Outdoor Life--it makes them look like revisionist historians.

If that's the case, this will not endear them to the angry horde.

I didn't realize they could make this situation any worse for themselves. Maybe it's time to use that email link.

Remington to Sever Sponsorship Ties with Jim Zumbo

Madison, North Carolina – As a result of comments made by Mr. Jim Zumbo in recent postings on his blog site, Remington Arms Company, Inc., has severed all sponsorship ties with Mr. Zumbo effective immediately. While Mr. Zumbo is entitled to his opinions and has the constitutional right to freely express those options, these comments are solely his, and do not reflect the views of Remington.

“Remington has spent tens of millions of dollars defending our Second Amendment rights to privately own and possess firearms and we will continue to vigorously fight to protect these rights,” commented Tommy Millner, Remington’s CEO and President. “As hunters and shooters of all interest levels, we should strive to utilize this unfortunate occurrence to unite as a whole in support of our Second Amendment rights.”

We regret having to terminate our long-standing relationship with Mr. Zumbo, who is a well-respected writer and life-long hunter.

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We're the Only Ones Going Into 17 Twice Enough

A Los Angeles police officer has been arrested by Chino police on suspicion of raping a 17-year-old girl, authorities said Sunday...

Sandwell and the teenager live in Chino, where the girl told police the attack took place, Cheatham said. "We're investigating the possibility of more than one incident involving the same girl," he said

These guys keep showing up too late for the Love Fest.

Why do I feel like breaking into a number from "The Sound of Music"...?

You are seventeen, going on eighteen
I-I'll take ca-are of you...

[Via Andre C]

[More from "The Only Ones" files...]

Unsnapped

Sorry, Uncle. It's been removed.

I thought I was being cool.

Does this mean I need to return my G-Unit hoody, too, yo?

"Severing Our Sponsorship"

I will, of course, post the announcement in its entirety.

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The 2A Two-Step

So I'm a hunter and believe in Second Amendment rights, but I also believe that assault weapons are not needed in the public population.

Alphecca has transcribed part of an interview with weasel-worder extraordinaire Mitt Romney, who shows us why a vote for him is a vote for Jim Zumbo. You guys holding your nose on the new WarOnGuns poll (see left margin) who say you'd still vote for this lying creep who is only using you--are you sure you want to do that?

Think about it: The entire gun activist is up in arms and threatening boycotts over a stupid outdoors writer's ignorant remarks. They demanded his head, and it looks like, from Remington's standpoint at least, they got it.

Based on gun owner reaction, they wouldn't want any of the three leading GOP candidates to be retained as gun writers, but they'd accept them as president? Does that make sense?

So what am I saying, that I want to help Hillary?

Nope. I'm merely making a statement based on observable facts--and here's one more: Zumbo's ignorant diatribe resulted in thousands of furious comments on his blog, and countless angry emails to Outdoor Life, Remington, etc. Nice use of energy and outrage--but why don't we see enraged gun owners doing this to the chairman of the Republican party as well, now, while there's still a chance to affect the momentum?

Where is the LEADERSHIP from those who have the political reach (i.e., NRA) organizing a DEMAND to the Republican party that they field a candidate who understands the Second Amendment and will use his bully pulpit to proactively educate and evangelize to the voters about it? If someone wants to be a leader, don't you agree the Bill of Rights would be a good place to start leading?

Why is it we have the energy to storm the Bastille over a trivial hunting column, but when it comes time to applying it to something meaningful, we can't seem to mount an offensive?

We're the Only Ones Two-Timing Enough

A police captain has been arrested for the second time in just over two months on charges of assaulting a 32-year-old woman with whom he had a relationship, the police said.

Too bad this one was too late for the "Love 'Only Ones' Style" festival.

It's a good thing she didn't lift a finger against him.

[Via Declan]

"New York-Style Crackdown"

Prime Minister Tony Blair's proposals for tackling gun crime are the lead for the Sunday Times.

It says Downing Street plans a New York-style crackdown

Elect Rudy Giuliani president and you'll see a "New York-style crackdown" nationally here as well. Take note of that, those of you voting to hold your nose in the new WarOnGuns poll (left margin).

This Day in History: February 19

On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress votes to promote Thomas Mifflin; Arthur St. Clair; William Alexander, Lord Stirling; Adam Stephen; and Benjamin Lincoln to the rank of major general. Although the promotions were intended in part to balance the number of generals from each state, Brigadier General Benedict Arnold felt slighted that five junior officers received promotions ahead of him and, in response, threatened to resign from the Patriot army.