Response to PBS M16 Piece

Via email:

PBS's piece on the M16 calls it an inferior weapon system that hasn't evolved in 50 years and includes a picture of an M249. My friends and I thoroughly debunk it here: http://jiujitsutalk.com/index.php?topic=5937.0;all

I don't ordinarily talk hardware here because it's not my thang, but it's always interesting to see those in the know take on "authorized journalists."

New 2A Website: Small Armz

I just got an email about a new RKBA website. It's under development, so I don't see a lot of original content--mostly links to other resources--which ain't a bad thing.

I call this one to your attention because we don't often see pro-2A sites originating from Harlem, and any forum allowing us to make inroads into the urban demographic could become an important one.

I do find it curious that on his photos page, Mr. Reynolds presents himself posing with Hillary Clinton, Charles Schumer, and GOA F- rated Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez. Perhaps the intent is to show access to these notorious anti-gunners, and if he can plant the seed with them that not all urban voters are lock-step gun-controllers, perhaps it's a start?

I look forward to reading some original commentary from this site so I can further glean what their mission and strategy will be. I'll also forward this link to Mr. Reynolds and invite him to comment and entertain questions from the curious.

We're the Only Ones Unlisted Enough

The City of Chicago's top lawyer has denied at least one alderman's written request to see a list of Chicago police officers who have the most excessive force complaints during the last five years, a move that critics say contradicts what the lawyer told federal judges this summer.

Yeah, see, allowing them to be reviewed could affect the appeal process. Just like it does with non-"Only Ones," which is why your and my name would be kept secret if we were facing charges, right?

[Via 45superman]

A Rose By Any Other Name

Suddenly, what had been an "assault weapon" (or the even less honest use of the term "assault rifle") has become a "patrol rifle"--presumably because it is now in the hands of a police officer.

Well, that's because, aside from having powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, "The Only Ones" also can magically transmute "mass-murderizers" into "peace generators." You and I, on the other hand, will only wreak incompetent and homicidal havoc.

Hey, if enlightened and professional "authorized journalists" believe it, who are we to argue?

How Complicated Can it Be?

“We’ve tried to negotiate,” Schumer said, adding that talks with Coburn are “not getting that far. We might have to bring it to a vote.”

Taking a recorded vote on the gun database bill could complicate its initially strong prospects.

What, you mean people woud actually have to stand behind something they profess to believe in and would impose on the rest of us?

I know there is a lot of noisy controversy over what this bill supposedly will or won't do, but for crying out loud: only in the convoluted and perverse world of politics could taking a vote be construed as a "complication."

Since when has government doing things in the dark ever been a good thing?

[Via WmH]

WRSA Intermediate Rifle Clinic - Brookings, OR - October 6-7

The beautiful Pacific coast is our next destination, as we hold our next Intermediate Rifle clinic near Brookings, OR on October 6-7.

Grab your gear (along with your rain slicker) and come join us in learning lots of practical things you think you already know.

Sounds like an excellent opportunity.

"In Search of the Second Amendment" Premieres at Red's

The Premiere of David T. Hardy's Documentary In Search of the Second Amendment opened to a great crowd in Twin Falls that included Twin Falls City Councilman Trip Craig and Vice Mayor Glenda Dwight.

Author and Historian Clayton Cramer made a presentation following the film.

Getting local politicians to show up is a definite plus. The choice of film and inviting the guest speaker were inspired.

Ryan certainly is emerging from his trials as a natural leader, isn't he?

This Day in History: October 4

American intelligence reports of the divided British army dared Washington plan an assault on Germantown. Lt. Gen. Sir William Howe, obsessed with securing uninterrupted access to the Delaware River, had dispatched some troops to take Billingsport, a vulnerable river fort near Chester. He diverted another unit to escort supplies up from Head of Elk. In Philadelphia a large detachment was left under Lord Cornwallis. Howe's main body of 9,000 troops was encamped at Germantown, five miles north of the city.