We all saw "The Terminator," right?Today's wrap-up of the Holder series from my Gun Rights Examiner column...
"He said there's a storm coming in."We see it approaching, and we see an opportunity to set its advance temporarily back while we scramble to prepare for the onslaught. It's now up to you if you will do anything about it, and if so, what. [More]
"I know."
Federal agents alerted to a large cache of military explosives and other weapons in a Bellevue storage unit have arrested a Spokane man. [More]I wonder what this is about...?
Justice officials say they arrested Agent William Clark with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. He also was charged with involuntary manslaughter and using a dangerous weapon during a violent crime. [More]Not just an "Only One,"--a BATFU "Only One"...
To protect the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home, and to provide for the enforcement of such right. [More]My initial read says this would be a considerable improvement over where we are now, plus open some doors. If anyone disagrees, please educate me.
An Alabama sheriff who made $212,000 in the last three years by feeding inmates what a judge said were skimpy portions was released from prison Thursday after submitting a plan pledging to feed them better. [More]Hey, he's just taking advantage of a menu of incentives designed to reward "Only Ones" while the productive sector picks up the tab...
A former Columbia police officer faces kidnapping and assault charges after a 13-hour hostage standoff at an interstate hotel 60 miles east of Atlanta ended peacefully Monday....A family reunion..."Only Ones"-style...
Police said Dietz and Jamie Lynn Burgess, 17, abducted Allim Dietz, 7 months, and Dietz’s estranged wife, Eva Perez, 29, from West Columbia Saturday night. [More]
Robbers shoot, kill bartender execution-style [More]That's apparently what they wanted...
Fast as the media was to respond, it relied on the amateur video captured at the scene --and even professional reports were then edited and repurposed by citizen journalists dedicated to telling their own version of the tale. When speaking to the jaded pros, police spokespeople have found themselves chasing a story driven by grassroots outrage -- one that couldn't be put to rest by stroking a few familiar faces. [More]J.D. Tuccille touches on a subject familiar to WarOnGuns regulars: why we shouldn't rely on "Authorized Journalists" for the last word.
One of the things forgotten in America today is that war is the normal state of being for man. Throughout the history of the human race we find one war after another, and very few, if any, real periods of peace. In fact, the only time we find real peace is when nations are prepared for war, and will not go to war, because their prospective opponents are too well armed, and the risk and cost are far too high. [More]I agree.
There are many possibilities to explore here, but the first order of business is to be mentally prepared for what may come. After all, many folks in this country cease to function after a natural disaster, and virtually give up and give in, never taking responsibility, and never being proactive about recovering from the disaster. This does not bode well for our ability to withstand invasion and war on our own soil.Again, I agree.
Attempted burglary victim was former Rose QueenHell of a defense plan, isn't it? Hide in a closet and hope you don't get dragged out for the party?
Camille Clark hid in a closet in her room and called to alert police to a burglary at her house...
...A police officer fired several gunshots at an SUV driven by one of the suspects when it approached him, authorities said. [More]
I observe our people (a few excepted) are firm &> not to be shaken. A great number of volunteers may be had. I hope all the enlistments mayz be filled, but doubt if it can soon be done. I am endeavoring at vigorus measures. Languor seems to have been diffused thro the Naval department. However I hope it will mend. The Cherokees are humbled, but I fear hostility about Pittsburg in the spring... [More]