"If Not, Then Our Republic is Lost"

Mike Vanderboegh shares a correspondence from David Olofson.

Friends Like These

Embarrassing feminine odor Tom Walton ought to tell us what he would do in a shooting situation--aside from wet his useless self. Still, he raises a point worth exploring here:

When guns-on-campus legislation was pushed to a vote in South Dakota, the state Senate rejected the bill with the help of "no" votes from six A-rated NRA senators. Same story in Indiana. The legislation lost by a vote in the Senate because 10 senators endorsed by the NRA went the other way and rejected the idea.

First of all, is this true?

If so, what are the repercussions of this betrayal, what are the personal costs? Will anyone be made an example of?

If not, why not?

We're the Only Ones Dis-Oriented Enough

Three Chinese reporters attending a police briefing on the success of an anti-gun campaign were accidentally shot, media reports say.

An officer picked up one of the weapons on show - a confiscated home-made gun - but it went off in his hand.

"Only Ones" are the same the world over, aren't they? Then throw some "Authorized Journalists" into the mix, and who knows what wacky mayhem will ensue?

Hey, at least the shooting wasn't "occidental."

And I do apologize for that.

[Via Brian F]

Fey Wray

We apply for and receive concealed weapons permits, not because we plan to carry a gun around, but because we want be able to legally transport guns in our vehicles without leaving them in plain sight, as the law requires...We don’t own fully automatic weapons...We don’t stockpile ammunition...It is a mistake to confuse gun owners like those I’m describing with extremist groups like Minutemen and Survivalists.

We've met this chukarhead before. Now he wants to be an NRA director.

I wonder if he'll get enough signatures to get on the ballot.

[Via jpr9]

Evil Is: And It's Coming for You

We've seen what happens a gun is pulled in defense but not used.

We've looked into the remorseless eyes of a monster.

A weapon is nothing without the will and practiced skill to use it and the awareness to know when.

Many go about their routines oblivious to who is around them, that hungry eyes may be watching, and they freeze when confronted. They simply can't--or desperately don't want to--believe a predator is stalking for imminent attack. And when it springs, it's too late to save themselves.

The people we love are depending on us to know what to do. Men must be prepared and able to silence slavering beasts, or send them howling back into the darkness.

Xavier has some thoughts. As does Michael Bane.

To quote the George Brougham character in "The List of Adrian Messenger":

Evil is.

It does, you know. Will you know what to do when it casts its eye on you? Will you even know you've been chosen?

[Via HZ from Grant Cunningham]

We're the Only Ones Reasonably Violent Enough

Profane, abusive, insulting, taunting, or provoking language directed to a peace officer which may reasonably promote a violent response or reaction shall be deemed a violation of this section, whether accompanying the aforesaid actions or not.

I wonder what the law says about words provoking a reasonable violent response from non-"Only Ones"?

[Via Cigar Rollers]

The Tools of the Trade

"Dick Chase brings his fresh vision to fight violent crime and make communities of the Rocky Mountain West safer from gangs and firearms- and explosives-related violent crime," said Director Sullivan. "The strategic plan of ATF focuses our human and technical resources on keeping the 'tools of the trade' out of the hands of violent criminals. ATF is the federal government's main agency to prevent violent crime."

What's he going to do? Shut the gangs down for filling out forms wrong?

If Chief Tool of the Trade Maximum Mike thinks Dick Chase will "prevent violent crime," he might as well chase his ....

As for being the "main agency," tell it to the FBI. They still throwing you "Good O" Boys out of crime scenes?

And as for getting guns "out of the hands of violent criminals," I'm all for that.

Starting with BATFU.

A Persistent Threat

There is a solution to this tyranny. Congress can pass H.R. 1399, the "District of Columbia Personal Protection Act."

Paul Weyrich has a recommendation for taking the persistent threat that is DC government out of the loop.

Here's the bill he's referring to.

[Via Michael G]

Assembly Required

Scroll down and click on the cartoon for 7/21/2008 to see a pretty accurate depiction of what the DC government wants citizens to be faced with in the event of being attacked.

It's been noted that registration has been slow, a mere trickle. Some attribute it to a citizenry too savvy to fall for ratting themselves out.

I don't think people who would elect the miserable excuses for "leaders" they have are that on the ball. Which means we're dealing with sheeple who don't have guns in the first place, with the oblivious who don't know first thing about anything, semiauto owners who know their guns will be confiscated, and the ubiquitous DC criminals.

That third possibility, the semiauto owner--now that's a test case. Bring a cheap one in to register it and have the police impound it. Bingo, instant standing.

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Rip-Snortin' Enough

Two Miami-Dade police officers were among 20 people arrested Wednesday, accused of operating a cocaine ring in Miami's Liberty City.

I've got a rolled-up $100 bill here that says they're not The "Only Ones" on the force involved in criminal enterprises.

[Via Ron W]

Olofson Defense Fund

Bob Unruh of WorldNetDaily has the story.

You can contribute by going here.

I wonder how many will?

Will you?

[Via Avg Joe]

Californians Need Not Apply

Dave Licht has written a protest letter to Caspian Arms, which requires gun dealers to complete an affidavit attesting:

Pursuant to California’s 2001 DANGEROUS WEAPONS CONTROL ACT, section12125, paragraph a, I hereby declare that the Caspian Arms pistol receiver(s) I am purchasing will not be sold in California, will not be kept for sale in California, will not be exposed for sale in California or given as a gift or loan within the state of California.

They have another affidavit for "Only One" exceptions:

Pursuant to California’s 2001 DANGEROUS WEAPONS CONTROL ACT, Chapter 1.3 Unsafe Handguns, section 12125, subdivision 4, I hereby declare that the Caspian Arms pistol receiver(s) I am purchasing are to be legally transferred to sworn member of Law Enforcement or the Military as described in subdivision 4.

The company, of course, can point to California law necessitating these actions. Mr. Licht points to the industry example set by Ronnie Barrett.

Why do they do it? Probably because the business helps keep them in business.

How many others do the same? I don't know. I'm relying on knowledgeable WoG visitors to educate us all.

What should you do about it?

Contact them if you want them to know your views, and/or if you're interested in what they have to say.

This Day in History: July 22

July 22. 1775
- Washington organizes his army into three divisions under Generals Charles Lee, Artemus Ward, and Israel Putnam.