Full-Court Press

New York's highest court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in a case that will decide whether the state government can lawfully seize private property for a development company. [More]

Because nothing says "public use" requiring coercion like "private basketball." God forbid there should be a market solution.

I suppose if by "lawfully" they mean capable of seizing at gunpoint with no resistance...

Hey, what's more important for governments instituted among men to secure the Blessings of Liberty? Keeping the masses stupefied with bread and circuses or your property rights?

And who better to decide than New York judges?

The outrageous thing is, so many idiot sports fans don't care what freedoms are lost as long as the vicarious thrills of watching others perform keep coming.

Zero Tolerance = Zero Brains

Zachary’s offense? Taking a camping utensil that can serve as a knife, fork and spoon to school. [More]

George Evans, you're an idiot.

[Via Zachary G]

On Endorsing Enablers

From correspondent Mack H:

This is something worth following, I think. Let me take this step-by-step...

A Virginian, all by himself (pro se), is suing George Mason University to secure the right to armed self-defense on college campus.

His legal briefs are posted here:
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum54/31880.html

He lost in Circuit court, so now he is now appealing to the Supreme Court of Virgina:
http://www.virginia1774.org/GMUSCPetitionweb.pdf

The AG's office has responded with this brief:
http://www.virginia1774.org/GMUBRIEFOPPET.pdf

This brief alleges that a taxpayer supported university has a "compelling government interest" in banning armed self-defense because allowing students and visitors to bring weapons onto campus would imperil safety.

"Without the regulation, the University's safety is seriously compromised." From page 13. Read on to see examples listed as to why safety is threatened by guns on campus. You decide how ridiculous those examples are. No mention of armed campus cops. That wouldn't fit the template.

The Virginia Attorney General is William C. Mims.

Billy Mims is a well-known gun control RINO. He has always supported gun control over freedom.

Bill Mims is a close, personal friend of Bob McDonnell. For a time, they both served in the House of Delegates.

McDonnell hand-picked Mims to be his deputy AG - his second in command.

McDonnell planned all along, when he won the race for AG, to resign early so he could run full-time for governor.

McDonnell hand-picked Mims to be the new Attorney General -- his successor.

Bob McDonnell has received the endorsement of the NRA. He has not (so far) received the endorsement of the VCDL-PAC.

No one writes about this publicly. I wonder why?

Yep:

McDonnell...urged lawmakers to pick Mims, his chief deputy, to succeed him.

and:

Virginia: NRA endorses McDonnell for Governor

Any political rating system that doesn't take into account anti-gun political alliances is incomplete and deceptive.

About Face

The system takes seconds to look at chin widths and nose sizes. The expanded technology used on millions of motorist could be rolled out across the USA. The FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System is also getting an upgrade to DNA records, 3-D facial imaging, palm prints and voice scans. [More]

Oh, I'm sorry, I should have given you this link first so you could have it playing in the background...

[Via Ron W]

Patches, I'm Dependin' on You, Son...

We've talked about these before. Here's an update:

The Woodland "III" patches are in, ahead of schedule!! All orders received as of today, 13 Oct 09, have been fulfilled.

We still have a limited number of Desert "III" patches in, so those who want them better get them soon; they won't be re-ordered. Please send $4 per patch (post paid) to:

Raven's Wood Enterprises, LLC PO Box 962 Birmingham, MI 48012

USPS Money Orders, Certified & Cashier's checks process upon receipt; all other instruments cause the order to be held until it clears the bank.

Cash is accepted, reluctantly, because of the risk. Raven's Wood Enterprises, LLC takes no responsibility for any order sent in cash; all risk is inherent with the sender.

NOTE: There are no more Desert patches. All orders processed after 10/23/09 are Woodland.

Of Course

I did not need a real gun, of course... [More]

Which is probably just as well, because if you ever do, Bloomberg and his tax cow-funded armed goons won't let you.

[Via HZ]

Night Hunting...

...with a thermal scope. Interesting video. [More]

[Via Larry Rankin]

Behind the Wire

Western Rifle Shooters Association comments on the Olofson denial and includes a reminder:

As you listen to the classic Irish resistance song that follows, please consider sending what you can, as often as you can, to David's Relief Fund, which is administered by Larry Pratt and GOA.

I should have said an important reminder. [More]

Nothing Succeeds Like Secession

Does America, bound and defined by The Constitution with the rights and duties of each party defined, still exist, or has Washington DC and Wall Street already seceded over the previous two decades? [More]

I'd say it goes back farther than that.

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

A Predictable Conclusion

People Afraid To Come Out Of Their Homes [More]

Majority rule democracy in action.

This is what some would see us all reduced to.

[Via Tommy S]

Journalism Student Criticizes Bloomberg Gun Show Stings

I typically don't solicit "guest editorials," but I'm always happy to do what I can to encourage interest in the right to keep and bear arms by the next generation--and the chance to see this kind of thought introduced in a college journalism class is too good to pass up. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents an exercise in student journalism.

Also see if you can help find a long lost rifle, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: October 14

I have ordered a return to be made, of all the Seamen in the Army, and if they can be found, shall furnish you with the number you desire, or if the whole number cannot be had, I will collect and send you as many as I can. I have also directed Colo. Greene, who it is probable will have some men in his party accustomed to the Water, to select them for the use of your Fleet. [More]